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CALENDAR
Tour. Aug. 24, 8 p.m. Iconoclastic Los Angeles
rapper Blueface became an internet sensation
after releasing his song “Respect My
Crypn” in 2018 thanks to his off-beat style
of rapping and his tattoo of Benjamin Franklin
on the side of his face. He brings his Buss
Down Tour to San Jose with special guests
NLE Choppa, Asian Doll, 9lokkNine,
Sada Baby and Kiddo Curry. Tickets
$50–$55. San Jose Civic. San Jose
Civic, 135 West San Carlos Street,
San Jose. 408/792-4111.
TLC, Flo Rida and Nelly. Aug. 30,
7 p.m. The aughts super girl group
teams up with rappers Nelly Flo
Rida just after TLC’s 20th anniversary
of their 1999 LP “FanMail”
which saw them shoot to fame.
Nelly dominated radio waves with
his solo debut “Country Grammar”
in 2000 and Flo Rida broke
records with his hit single “Low” in
2008. Ticket prices vary. Shoreline
Amphitheatre, 1 Amphitheatre Parkway,
Mountain View. 650/967-4040.
SEPTEMBER
Sixth Annual Hot Summer Night. Sept. 1,
4 p.m. Get your throwback groove on with
smooth artists from the ’90s and beyond
including Blackstreet with Teddy Riley, Ginuwine,
SWV, Guy, Dru Hill. Tickets $35–
$149.50. Concord Pavilion, 2000 Kirker Pass
Road, Concord. 925/692-2400.
The National. Sept. 1, 6:30 p.m. Both collectively
and individually, members of the
National have been creative powerhouses with
high profile projects like the Obama campaign
and the soundtrack to the movie Revenant.
The National consists of Matt Berninger
(vocals) fronting two pairs of brothers: Aaron
(guitar, bass, piano) and Bryce Dessner (guitar,
piano), and Scott (bass, guitar) and Bryan
Devendorf (drums). Tickets $60. Frost
Amphitheater, 365 Lasuen St, Stanford.
650/724-2464.
Josh Groban. Sept. 1 and Sept. 3, 7:30
p.m. Internationally renowned singer-songwriter,
Josh Groban is known for his unmistakable
baritone voice. In 2016 Groban
released his seventh studio album, “Stages”—
a collection of some of the greatest musical
theater songs of all time, to the delight of fans
and musical lovers. He’ll perform showtunes
along with hits from throughout his career
at this outdoor winery concert. Ticket prices
vary. The Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce
Road, Saratoga. 888/929-7849.
KORN & Alice in Chains. Sept. 4, 6:30
p.m. Two of hard rock’s biggest acts, Korn
and Alice in Chains, are hitting the stage this
summer. Korn is working on a new album
set to be released later this year, while Alice in
Chains will be out in support of their 2018
LP, “Rainier Fog.” Tickets $35–$113. Shoreline
Amphitheatre, 1 Amphitheatre Parkway,
Mountain View. 650/967-4040.
Chris Isaak. Sept. 5, 7:30 p.m. The Grammy
nominated singer and songwriter is best
known for his dreamy voice, expert guitar
work and comedic antics while on stage. This
tour is the kickoff to introduce fans to his
“First Comes the Night” album. Ticket prices
vary. The Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce
Road, Saratoga. 408/741-2822.
Heart with Joan Jett and the Blackhearts.
Sept. 6, 7 p.m. Rock ’n’ roll icons Heart and
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts join forces for
a rocking concert tour. This show will have
fans jumping out of their seats as they enjoy
the range of classic hits from both bands.
Tickets $29.50–$129.50. Concord
Pavilion, 2000 Kirker Pass Road, Concord.
925/692-2400.
Metallica and the San Francisco
Symphony. Sept. 6, 8 p.m. and
Sept. 8, 8 p.m. Experience a joint
concert by rock band Metallica and
the SF Symphony with conductors
Michael Tilson Thomas and
Edwin Outwater, at San Francisco’s
new Chase Center. The Chase Center
inaugural event comes 20 years
after the two groups first collaborated.
Ticket prices vary. Chase Center,
500 Terry A. Francois Blvd., Suite 73,
San Francisco. 877/479-7848.
Dierks Bentley. Sept. 7, 7 p.m. Country
sensation Dierks Bentley has extended
his 2019 tour, which is named after his
recent No. 1 single, “Burning Man.” Known
as a mentor to up and coming musicians and
singer-songwriters, Bentley welcomes to the
stage Jon Pardi, Caylee Hammack and cover
band Hot Country Knights. Tickets $40.25–
$110. Shoreline Amphitheatre, 1 Amphitheatre
Parkway, Mountain View. 650/967-4040.
Iron Maiden. Sept. 10, 7:30 p.m. The heavy
metal legend returns to storm stages across
the country on their “Legacy of the Beast
Tour,” and the band is promising its “biggest
production ever.” The Raven Age will
serve as support. Tickets $$49.50–$125. Oracle
Arena, 7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland.
510/569-2121.
Duran Duran. Sept 10–11, times vary. The
new wave ’80s band comes to the Bay Area to
play a little nostalgia-infused synthpop. Duran
Duran has sold over 100 million records
worldwide. Come rock out to classics such as
“My Own Way,” “Hungry Like the Wolf,”
“Save a Prayer” and “Rio.” Ticket prices vary.
The Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Road,
Saratoga. 888/929-7849.
Eric Clapton. Sept. 11, 7:30 p.m. Rock n’
Roll Hall of Famer Eric Clapton has won a
staggering 18 Grammy Awards and is celebrated
for his contributions to the Yardbirds and
Cream. In his solo career, Clapton is one of
the best-selling musicians of all time, netting
over 100 million records worldwide. For his
debut at Chase Center, Clapton is joined by
special guest Jimmie Vaughn. Tickets $59.50–
$499.50. Chase Center, 500 Terry A. Francois
Blvd., Suite 73, San Francisco. 877/479-7848.
Café Tacvba. Sept. 11, 8 p.m. With a career
spanning more than 25 years, Café Tacvba is
widely recognized as Mexico’s leading alternative
rock band. They also are one of the most
India.Arie, Sep. 23, The Mountain
Winery, Saratoga
Chris Young, Aug. 8, Shoreline
Amphitheatre, Mountain View