Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo, July 29, The Mountain Winery, Saratoga; Aerosmith, July 10, Salinas Sports Complex 20 South Bay Accent CALENDAR theatre, 1 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View. 800/745-3000. Grateful Dead. June 27-28, 7 p.m. (Saturday) and 6 p.m. (Sunday). The original members of the Grateful Dead—Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann, Phil Lesh and Bob Weir—are returning to their old stomping grounds in honor of the band’s 50th anniversary. Don’t miss one of the last times all four remaining bandmates will perform together. Tickets $59.50-$199.50. Levi’s Stadium, 4900 Marie P. DeBartolo Way and Tasman Avenue, Santa Clara. 800/745-3000. Ben Folds. June 28, 7 p.m. Ben Folds unveils his long-awaited new album, featuring pop songs made with yMusic—a New York Citybased classical sextet—and his “Concerto For Piano and Orchestra.” Tickets $25-$75. Lilian Fontaine Garden Theatre, Montalvo Arts Center, 15400 Montalvo Road, Saratoga. 408/961-5800. The Roots. June 28, 7:30 p.m. It’s one thing to watch The Roots perform on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.” It’s something else entirely to see the hip-hop/neo soul ensemble light up, center stage. Named one of the greatest live bands by “Rolling Stone,” The Roots are celebrating the release of their new album, “...And Then You Shoot Your Cousin.” Tickets $49.50-$99.50. The Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Road, Saratoga. 888/929-7849. JULY Blackstreet, Ginuwine, Tank, SWV. July 1, 7:30 p.m. Several R&B powerhouses are teaming up for an evening of soulful harmonizing, infectious grooves and dance-ready beats. If you’ve ever belted out the words to “No Diggity” or “Pony,” this one’s for you. Tickets $49.50-$129.50. The Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Road, Saratoga. 888/929-7849. Indigo Girls. July 8-9, 7 p.m. For 25 years, the Indigo Girls have won over audiences with their seamless harmonies and impressive songwriting ability. Catch the award-winning folk-rock duo when they pass through Saratoga. Tickets $43.50-$63.50. Lilian Fontaine Garden Theatre, Montalvo Arts Center, 15400 Montalvo Road, Saratoga. 408/961-5800. Macy Gray. July 10, 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. Each summer, the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk invites people of all ages to hear live music on the sand during its Free Friday Night Bands on the Beach series. Grammy Award-winner Macy Gray—best known for her hit single “I Try”—will be performing music off her newest album, 2014’s “The Way.” Free. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, 400 Beach St., Santa Cruz. Aerosmith. July 10, 6-11 p.m. The legendary Aerosmith will light up Salinas Sports Complex as part of its Blue Army Tour. Fans can look forward to a somewhat revamped show featuring both hits like “Walk this Way” and lesser-known tracks like 1993’s “Fever.” Tickets $45-95. Salinas Sports Complex, 1034 N. Main St., Salinas. 800/549-4989. Tahiti Fête. July 10-12. This Polynesian dance competition features performances by more than 35 groups from across the U.S., Mexico, Japan and Canada. Spectators will enjoy Polynesian craft booths, island foods, hula performances, Polynesian dance and music exhibitions and workshops. Tickets $17-$40. (Friday) Double Tree Hotel, 2050 Gateway Place, San Jose. (Saturday and Sunday) Event Center at San Jose State University, 290 S. Seventh St., San Jose. 808/935-3002. One Direction. July 11, 7 p.m. When news broke that Zayn Malik had left One Direction, teens everywhere were crushed. But fans can rest assured that the chart-topping boy band is headed in a positive ... ahem, direction. Expect to hear all of 1D’s pop anthems—including “Steal My Girl”—and more. Tickets $39.50-$99.50. Levi’s Stadium, 4900 Marie P. DeBartolo Way and Tasman Avenue, Santa Clara. 800/745-3000. Harry Connick, Jr. July 14-15, 7:30 p.m. Harry Connick, Jr. has one impressive resume. The singer-musician is one of the best-selling male artists in the U.S., and he has acted in numerous films, TV shows and on Broadway. Be warned: His smooth-asbutter vocals make listeners go weak in the knees. Tickets $49.50-$149.50. The Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Road, Saratoga. 888/929-7849. J. Cole, Big Sean, YG & Jeremih. July 14, 6:30 p.m. Praised for his storytelling ability and infectious beats (see “Work Out”), hip-hop star J. Cole knows how to get audiences on their feet. Joining him on this tour are R&B singer Jeremih and rapper YG, who collaborated on “Don’t Tell Em,” and rapper Big Sean. Tickets $43.75-$80.75. Shoreline Amphitheatre, 1 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View. 800/745-3000. Chicago and Earth Wind & Fire. July 15, 7:30 p.m. Two of the most successful bands in America are teaming up. Power-ballad masters Chicago will serve up rock hits like “Hard To Say I’m Sorry” and “You’re the Inspiration.” And funk legends Earth Wind & Fire will get
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