Diana Krall, Aug. 19, The Mountain Winery, Saratoga Kid Rock, Aug. 30, Shoreline Amphitheatre, Mountain View 24 South Bay Accent CALENDAR band members. And yet, the southern rock outfit continues to tour, delighting fans with hits like “Sweet Home Alabama” and “Free Bird.” Tickets $59.50-$149.50. The Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Road, Saratoga. 408/998-8497. Foo Fighters. Sept. 16, 7 p.m. Foo Fighters are considered one of the best rock bands ever, with multiplatinum-selling albums and countless awards. Hear their highly anticipated album “Sonic Highways” live in Mountain View. Tickets $42.50-$75. Shoreline Amphitheatre, 1 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View. 800/745-3000. Ricky Martin. Sept. 17, 7:30 p.m. In support of his 10th studio album, “A Quien Quiera Escuchar,” superstar Ricky Martin will make a stop in Oakland. The lead single, “Adiós,” is the singer’s 24th top-10 single on the Hot Latin Songs chart. Expect fiery choreography and swoon-worthy serenades. Tickets $24.76-$120. Oracle Arena, 7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland. 800/745-3000. Tim McGraw. Sept. 18, 7 p.m. Grammy Award-winner Tim McGraw has released 13 albums throughout his career, 10 of which have reached No. 1 on the Top Country Albums charts. To mark the release of his latest, 2014’s “Sundown Heaven Town,” McGraw has hit the road with special guest Billy Currington and newcomer Chase Bryant. Tickets $32-$73. Shoreline Amphitheatre, 1 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View. 800/745-3000. Monterey Jazz Festival. Sept. 18-20, times vary. Jazz greats including Wynton Marsalis, Chick Corea, Trombone Shorty, Ambrose Akinmusire and many others will light up eight stages during this three-day jazz extravaganza that highlights 500 artists. Tickets $20-$360. Monterey County Fairgrounds, 2000 Fairground Road, Monterey. 888/248-6499. Def Leppard, Styx and Tesla. Sept. 19, 7 p.m. What do you get when three rock legends share a bill? One rockin’ good time! Prepare to lift that lighter in the air and sing along to “Pour Some Sugar on Me,” “Mr Roboto,” and a slew of other hits. Tickets $23-$125. Shoreline Amphitheatre, 1 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View. 800/745-3000. Chick Corea and Béla Fleck. Sept. 19, 7:30 p.m. The Stanford Live season takes off with a night of duets by jazz pianist Chick Corea and banjo virtuoso Béla Fleck. Celebrated for the creativity, scope and exuberance of their music, the Grammy Award-winners first connected in 2007 to make “The Enchantment.” Tickets $30-$95. Stanford University, Big Concert Hall, 327 Lasuen St., Stanford. 650/724-2464. The Who. Sept. 23, 7:30 p.m. In celebration of its 50th anniversary, one of rock’s most legendary and defining bands has hit the road. Dance along to the Londoners’ beloved hits “Who Are You,” “I Can’t Explain,” and more. Joan Jett & The Blackhearts—the rockers that brought us “I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll”— will share the stage. Tickets $47.14-$142.38. Oracle Arena, 7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland. 800/745-3000. San Francisco Symphony. Sept. 24, 8 p.m. Toast the start of a new season with sparkling wine on the red carpet, and enjoy an exciting symphony concert led by Michael Tilson Thomas, featuring surprise guest artists. After, head to the glamorous after-party with delicious treats, live music and dancing. Tickets $170-$300. Davies Symphony Hall, Grove Street, between Van Ness and Franklin, San Francisco. 415/864-6000. Dance Series One. Sept. 24-27, times vary. San Francisco’s Smuin Ballet kicks off its 22nd season with this dance showcase, featuring two world premieres by company member Ben Needham-Wood and Choreographer in-Residence Amy Seiwert. Also on the program are Ma Cong’s fast and flirtatious “French Twist” and Michael Smuin’s lyrical “Bouquet.” Tickets $23- $71. Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain View. 650/903-6000. AC/DC. Sept. 25, 8 p.m. One of the best-selling bands in American history, AC/DC, will perform in San Francisco for the first time in more than three decades. Prepare for head-banging renditions of “It’s a Long Way to the Top,” “Back in Black” and other rock anthems. Tickets $59.50-$110. AT&T Park, 24 Willie Mays Plaza, San Francisco. 866/448-7849. The Beach Boys. Sept. 26, 7:30 p.m. Few bands can say they changed the musical landscape quite like The Beach Boys. Led by Mike Love and Bruce Johnston, the iconic group will perform all the classics—from “I Get Around,” to “Help Me Rhonda” and “California Girls”—in Saratoga. Tickets $45-$95. The Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Road, Saratoga. 408/998-8497. Nrityagram Dance Ensemble. Sept. 26, 7:30 p.m. The New York Times has praised the Nrityagram Dance Ensemble for its “burnished grace” and “selfless concentration.” The premier dance troupe from India specializes in the ancient dance form Odissi, marked by sculptural shapes, sinuous movement and intense emotion. Tickets $30-$65. Stanford University, Big Concert Hall, 327 Lasuen St., Stanford. 650/724-2464. Kristin Chenoweth. Sept. 27, 7:30 p.m. Emmy- and Tony Award-winning actress and singer Kristin Chenoweth has shined on film, television, voice-over and the stage. In her live show, the acclaimed star performs iconic songs from her best known shows like “Wicked” and “Glee,” as well as classics from Broadway, Hollywood and beyond. Tickets $45-$115. The Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Road, Saratoga. 408/998-8497.
South Bay Accent - Aug/Sep 2015
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