Where hip meets historical

Jazz, global music, indie folk, classical, soul, rock, storytelling, theater and more are in the spotlight at our one-of-a-kind space. Find the hidden and historical ASU Kerr for live music and arts in the heart of Scottsdale!

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featured event:

Aaron White INDIGENOUS FLUTE, FOLK
Saturday, Feb. 21 at 7:30 p.m.

Rooted in Native tradition and shaped by decades of collaboration, Aaron White creates music that speaks quietly but stays with you.

Aaron White is a Grammy-nominated guitarist, singer-songwriter, Native American flutist and flute maker known for his pioneering role in blending Indigenous music with acoustic, contemporary sounds. A founding member of Burning Sky, he helped shape a genre that earned national acclaim and multiple awards, including Best Flute Recording from the Native American Music Awards.

Aaron has performed across the U.S., collaborating with legendary artists like Jackson Browne, Taj Mahal and more. You may have seen his handcrafted flutes are on display at the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix. Join us as Aaron shares the power of Native music and its ability to heal, inspire and connect.

Upcoming events

Trouble Man – A Tribute to Marvin Gaye

Trouble Man channels the soul of Marvin Gaye in a powerful live show starring L. Young and Crystal Starr.

February 14, 2026

Los Llaneros

Los Llaneros captures the spirit of the South American plains with driving rhythms, soaring strings and deep cultural roots in every note.

February 15, 2026
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ASU Kerr Tuesday Morning Music & Tea – Trombone Studio of Arizona State University

Join us for ASU Trombone Studio in this free, informal event co-presented with the ASU School of Music. RSVPs open Feb. 3.

February 17, 2026

Embrace the Unexpected

Find the hidden and historical ASU Kerr for live music and arts in the heart of Scottsdale! Global music, jazz, indie folk, classical music and soul concerts plus storytelling, comedy, theater shows and more are in the spotlight at our one-of-a-kind space.

Built in the late 1940s and 1950s, the adobe house of Louise Lincoln Kerr is a funky, unexpected space to hear live music in near Old Town Scottsdale. The brainchild of a trailblazing violist and composer, ASU Kerr is a place for adventurous music lovers to discover fearless and surprising artists in a relaxed, eclectic space.

Rooted in Louise’s tradition of inviting musicians and guests to relax and enjoy her picturesque Southwestern home, we invite you to hang out, discover something new and embrace the unexpected.