Motown the Musical, June 21-26, San Jose Center for the Performing Arts; Copa América Centario, June 3-18, Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara Woodies on the Wharf, June 25, Santa Cruz Wharf 22 South Bay Accent CALENDAR since 1999. The Killer Queens are a rocking, singing group recreating the melodies that made Queen one of the most influential bands of the 1970s and ’80s. Tickets $10-$15. Plaza de Cesar Chavez, 170 S. Market St, San Jose. Visit sjdowntown.com/ musicinthepark. Darius Rucker. July 15, 7:30 p.m. Rucker skyrocketed to fame as the frontman of alt-rock band Hootie & The Blowfish. In 2008, he released a country album, “Learn to Live,” and became one of the few black artists to reach No. 1 on the Hot Country charts. He continues to serve up true-blue country music with soulful sincerity. Tickets $30.25- $50. Shoreline Amphitheatre, 1 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View. 800/745-3000. Music@Menlo. July 15-Aug. 6, times vary. The theme of Music@Menlo’s 14th season is “Russian Reflections.” Seven concert programs connect Russian and Western music, while four Carte Blanche Concerts are devoted to Russian instrumental flair. Three Encounter lectures, a master class and the Café Conversation series will deepen the festival experience. Ticket prices vary. Various locations in Menlo Atherton. 650/330-2030. Vienna Teng. July 16, 7:30 p.m. Taiwanese- American pianist and singer-songwriter Cynthia Yih Shih, better known by her stage name “Vienna Teng,” opens Stanford Live’s summer series. Ticket prices vary. Bing Concert Hall, 327 Lasuen St., Stanford. 650/724-2464. Lisa Loeb. July 17, 2:30 p.m. Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Lisa Loeb started her career with the platinum-selling song “Stay (I Missed You)” from the film “Reality Bites.” To this day, she is the only artist to have a No. 1 single while not signed to a recording contract. Ticket prices vary. Bing Concert Hall, 327 Lasuen St., Stanford. 650/724-2464. Phillip Phillips & Matt Nathanson. July 20, 5 p.m. In 2014, platinum recording artist Phillip Phillips released his sophomore album, “Behind The Light,” featuring “Raging Fire,” which debuted in the Billboard Hot 100. The American Idol Season 11 winner will share the stage with Matt Nathanson, whose 2007 album, “Some Mad Hope” yielded his multiplatinum hit “Come on Get Higher.” Tickets $39.50-$79.50. The Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Road, Saratoga. 888/929-7849. Jill Scott. July 22, 7:30 p.m. Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, New York Times best-selling poet and critically acclaimed actress are only a few titles held by Scott. Prepare for a night of soulful R&B and jazz. Tickets $49.50-$129.50. The Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Road, Saratoga. 888/929-7849. Brantley Gilbert. July 22, 7 p.m. Influenced by both country icons and Southern rockers like Lynyrd Skynyrd, Brantley Gilbert is considered an outlaw in the country music scene. His biggest hit to date, “Bottoms Up,” sold over a million copies. Its success whetted the appetite for “Just as I Am,” which saw release in May 2014. Tickets TBD. Shoreline Amphitheatre, 1 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View. 800/745-3000. Old School Legends Live. July 22, 7:30 p.m. Enjoy performances by Salt N Pepa with DJ Spinderella, Stevie B, Lisa Lisa, JJ Fad, Grandmasters Furious Five featuring Melle Mel and Scorpio, Rappers Delight and more. Tickets $35.50-$67.50. SAP Center, 525 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose. 800/745-3000. Christian Pepin and Orquesta Bembé. July 23, 7:30 p.m. The multiple Grammy Award-winner and founder of the Spanish Harlem Orchestra leads a salsa dance party in Bing Concert Hall’s open-air lobby, the Gunn Atrium. Ticket prices vary. Bing Concert Hall, 327 Lasuen St., Stanford. 650/724-2464. Weird Al Yankovic. July 24, 8 p.m. Few would have guessed that “Weird Al” Yankovic— who got his start as a teenager sending homemade tapes to the Dr. Demento Radio Show—would become the biggest-selling comedy recording artist in history. This high-energy rock show will feature his infamous song parodies like “Eat It.” Tickets $55- $75. City National Civic, 135 W. San Carlos St., San Jose. 408/792-4111. UB40. July 26, 7:30 p.m. UB40 helped to define reggae music for a generation. The multiracial band, formed in 1979 in Birmingham, England, pooled a diverse set of influences to put a fresh, indigenous slant on Jamaican reggae. They dominated charts around the world with hits like “(I Can’t Help) Falling in Love With You” and “I Got You Babe.” Tickets $39.50-$89.50. The Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Road, Saratoga. 888/929-7849. The Piano Guys. July 27, 7:30 p.m. Known for their highly original blend of classical music with pop and creative self-made music videos, the Piano Guys have been blowing away audiences since they joined forces in 2011. Tickets $49.50-$169.50. The Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Road, Saratoga. 888/929-7849. Keith Urban. July 28, 7:30 p.m. To promote his new album, “Ripcord,” Urban is heading out on tour. This will be the eighth American studio album for the Grammy Award-winning
South Bay Accent - Jun/Jul 2016
To see the actual publication please follow the link above