Morrissey, July 25, San Jose State University Blondie and Melissa Etheridge, July 24, The Mountain Winery, Saratoga 22 South Bay Accent CALENDAR fans grooving to chart-toppers like “Boogie Wonderland” and “September.” Tickets $35-$125. Concord Pavilion, 2000 Kirker Pass Road, Concord. 925/676-8742. Van Halen. July 16, 7:30 p.m. The Rock and Roll Hall of Famers who made us “Jump!” in 1984 just released their first live album with original vocalist David Lee Roth. “Tokyo Dome Live in Concert” features songs from every Roth-fronted Van Halen album, including smash hits like “Panama” and “Hot for Teacher.” Tickets $40.50-$150.50. Shoreline Amphitheatre, 1 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View. 800/745-3000. Alejandra Guzmán. July 17, 7:30 p.m. Known as La Reina del Rock (The Queen of Rock), the prolific Alejandra Guzmán has released 16 pop/rock albums in just 26 years. The Mexican singer-songwriter is known for her magnetic stage presence and soaring vocals. Tickets $47-$67. City National Civic, 135 W. San Carlos St., San Jose. 408/792-4111. The Art of Rap Festival. July 19, 3:30 p.m. A star-studded lineup of heavy-hitting rap and hip-hop artists will share the stage at this unforgettable festival, featuring Ice- T, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, DJ Quick, Too $hort and many more. Tickets $32-$132. Shoreline Amphitheatre, 1 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View. 800/745-3000. Music@Menlo. July 18, 6 p.m. Concert Program I summarizes the first decade of Franz Schubert’s career, during which he composed some 700 works. After showcasing three revelatory songs that helped launch Schubert’s career, the program concludes with the bucolic “Trout” Quintet. Tickets $20-$68. The Center for Performing Arts at Menlo-Atherton, 555 Middlefield Road, Atherton. Sublime with Rome and Rebelution. July 18, 6 p.m. Reggae, alt-rock and hip-hop fans will get a kick out of this star-studded showcase, featuring Sublime with Rome, Rebelution, Pepper and Mickey Avalon. Tickets $23-$52.50. Concord Pavilion, 2000 Kirker Pass Road, Concord. 925/676-8742. Carmel Bach Festival. July 18, 8 p.m. The Carmel Bach Festival opens with a bang! Handel’s “Music for the Royal Fireworks” is an explosive wind band suite, which was composed for a special fireworks show in London’s Green Park. Bach’s beloved “Cantata BWV 140, Sleepers awake” and Haydn’s last work, “Harmoniemesse”, will follow. Tickets $63- $84. Sunset Center Theater, San Carlos at Ninth Street, Carmel. Meghan Trainor. July 21, 7 p.m. In less than a year, Meghan Trainor became a household name with her pop anthems “All About That Bass” and “Lips Are Movin.” It’s clear that this 21-year-old multiplatinum artist is just getting started. All aboard the MTrain! Tickets $29.50-$45. The Masonic, 1111 California St., San Francisco. 877/598-8497. Rush. July 23, 7:30 p.m. After 40 years together and 20 gold and platinum studio albums, Rush is ready to celebrate with fans. Enjoy four decades of hard-hitting rock. Tickets $49-$154. SAP Center, 525 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose. 800/745-3000. Blondie and Melissa Etheridge. July 24, 7:30 p.m. With mega-hits like “Call Me,” Blondie pushed punk onto the dance floor in the mid-‘70s. To mark the release of its 10th album, the band has hit the road with another icon, Melissa Etheridge. The Grammy Award-winner also has a new album, but fans can expect to hear classic hits from both acts, too. Tickets $49.50- $129.50. The Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Road, Saratoga. 888/929-7849. Phish. July 24, 7:30 p.m. Renowned jam band Phish has developed a cult following for its unique blend of rock, blues, jazz and funk, as well as its skilled improvisation. Get into the groove at Shoreline. Tickets $45-$65. Shoreline Amphitheatre, 1 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View. 800/745-3000. Fuego Nuevo. July 24-25, 7 p.m. Teatro Nahual celebrates the 10th anniversary of Ballet Folklorico Mexicano Fuego Nuevo. This is the dance company’s largest performance yet. Watch a visually captivating production of Mexican culture and traditions, illustrated through the art of folkloric dance and regional music. Tickets $25-$48. California Theatre, 345 S. First St., San Jose. Morrissey. July 25, 8:30 p.m. As the former lead singer of the Smiths—arguably the most important indie band in Britain during the 1980s—Morrissey is widely recognized as one of the most influential artists. Head to the Event Center to hear his latest pop/rock offering, 2014’s “World Peace Is None of Your Business.” Tickets $59.50. Event Center at San Jose State University, 290 S. Seventh St., San Jose. 408/924-6360. Third Eye Blind and Dashboard Confessional. July 26, 7:30 p.m. To celebrate the release of its first studio album in six years, San Francisco’s own alt-rock giant, Third Eye Blind, is joining forces with another bestselling artist in the genre, Dashboard Confessional, for a much-anticipated summer tour. Prepare for a night of high-energy sing-alongs. Tickets $55-$75. Masonic, 1111 California St., San Francisco. 800/745-3000. Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo. July 29, 7:30 p.m. What started as a match made in musical heaven became a marriage for Grammy Award-winner Pat Benatar and her lead guitarist, Neil Giraldo. After more than three decades of making hit music, the couple is on the road and ready to rock. Tickets $45-$95. The Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Road, Saratoga. 888/929-7849. Darius Rucker. July 31, 7 p.m. Darius Rucker first gained fame as the frontman and rhythm guitarist for the Grammy Awardwinning rock band Hootie & the Blowfish. In 2008, he entered the country music scene as a solo artist. His fourth and most recent album, 2015’s “Southern Style,” reached No. 1 on the Country Airplay chart in April. Tickets $30.25-$50. Shoreline Amphitheatre, 1 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View. 800/745-3000.
South Bay Accent - Jun/Jul 2015
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