Janet Jackson, May 19, Concord Pavilion, Concord 2CELLOS, April 13, City National Civic, San Jose 22 South Bay Accent CALENDAR Escher String Quartet. April 10, 7 p.m. Hailing from New York City, Escher String Quartet has won praise for its profound musical insight and cohesion. The group was a recipient of the prestigious Avery Fisher Career Grant in 2013. Tickets $15-$49. Trianon Theatre, 72 North Fifth St., San Jose. 408-286-5111. Carrie Underwood. April 10, 7 p.m. The Grammy Awardwinning country artist celebrates the release of her fifth studio album, “Storyteller,” which debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 chart. Tickets $46-$79.50. Oracle Arena, 7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland. 800/745-3000. Linda Ronstadt. April 11, 7:30 p.m. Linda Ronstadt’s unique singing voice was a treasure, but sadly, Parkinson’s disease has silenced it. This inspired her to write her memoirs, “Simple Dreams.” Hear stories from the life of this courageous woman, who was recently honored by President Obama with the National Medal of Arts award. Tickets $40-$70. California Theatre, 345 S. First St., San Jose. 408/792-4111. 2CELLOS. April 13, 7:30 p.m. Young Croatian cellists Luka Sulic and Stjepan Hauser have achieved international success by breaking down the boundaries between different genres of music. 2CELLOS are equally as impressive when playing Bach as they are rocking out to AC/DC. Tickets $45-$65. City National Civic, 135 W. San Carlos St., San Jose. 408/792-4111. Pepe Aguilar. April 15, 8 p.m. The son of Mexican icons Antonio Aguilar and Flor Silvestre, Pepe Aguilar is considered by critics to be “a real star of Latin music.” The award-winning singer-songwriter is praised for his honest blend of ranchera, mariachi and pop music. Tickets $65-$110. City National Civic, 135 W. San Carlos St., San Jose. 408/792-4111. Twilight Zone. April 15-17, times vary. The Silicon Valley Gay Men’s Chorus uses the key of song to unlock the door of imagination. Beyond it is another dimension—a dimension of sound moving into a land between shadow and substance, science and superstition. Tickets $15-$20. Santa Clara University Recital Hall, corner of Franklin and Lafayette streets, Santa Clara. 650/796-5135. Nelson Goerner. April 16, 7:30 p.m. Born in Argentina, Nelson Goerner has established himself as one of the foremost pianists of his generation. He has performed throughout Europe, including at the Salzburg Festival. Tickets $40-$60. De Anza College Visual and Performing Arts Center, 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino. 408/295-6500. Rhythm Spirit. April 16, 3 and 8 p.m. San Jose Taiko presents “Rhythm Spirit 2016,” an inspiring celebration of ancient drums and music. Tickets $20. School of Arts and Culture at Mexican Heritage Plaza, 1700 Alum Rock Ave., San Jose. 408/293-9344. Bay Area Dance Week. April 22 - May 1, times vary. Join this celebration of dance, featuring more than 400 free events — classes, performances, open rehearsals, lecture demonstrations and more — and all of them taking place throughout the Bay Area. The fun begins with a wildly popular kick-off event on April 22 in Union Square Park in San Francisco. Free. Various Bay Area locations. Visit bayareandw. org. Nellie McKay. April 22, 8 p.m. There is not another contemporary artist — let alone one so at home with jazz, pop and torchlight standards — who so lethally combines the serious and the hilarious as Nellie McKay. Featuring quick wit, keen insights and brilliant musicality, her music has been featured on “Weeds” and “Boardwalk Empire.” Tickets $35-$40. Carriage House Theatre, Montalvo Arts Center, 15400 Montalvo Road, Saratoga. 408/961-5858. Clint Black. April 23, 8 p.m. One of the most successful singer-songwriters of the modern era, Clint Black has sold over 20 million records, earned more than a dozen gold and platinum awards, landed nearly two dozen major awards and nominations, and has earned a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Tickets $64. Heritage Theatre, 1 West Campbell Ave., Campbell. 408-866-2700. Direct from Las Vegas! A Salute to Sinatra. April 23, 3-7:30 p.m. World-renowned actor Gary Anthony becomes Frank Sinatra in this theatricaloneman tribute. He performs Sinatra’s most memorable songs, including “New York, New York,” “You Make Me Feel So Young,” and “My Way.” Tickets $39-$49. California Theatre, 345 S. First St., San Jose. 408/792-4111.
South Bay Accent - Apr/May 2016
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