con certs YOUR SUMMER CALENDAR IS ABOUT TO FILL UP. Some of the BY JENNA NICHOLSON biggest names in music are bringing the dance party to the Bay Area over the next few months. Whether you’re a jazz aficionado, a boot-scootin’ country devotee, a Top 40 enthusiast or a funk fanatic, you’re bound to find a must-see show (or five) in our Hot Concerts guide. ADELE, BOB DYLAN, DIXIE CHICKS, DIANA ROSS, LIONEL RICHIE and SNOOP DOGG are just a few of the jaw-dropping performers heading our way. It’s going to be one hot summer! JUNE 9 Bob Dylan To mark the release of his forthcoming album, “Fallen Angels,” the iconic BOB DYLAN is touring the U.S. with MAVIS STAPLES. Widely recognized as one of the most influential figures of the 20th century, Dylan will perform a variety of music from his repertoire as well as brand-new material. Tickets $64.50–$134.50. Greek Theatre, 2001 Gayley Road, Berkeley. 800/745-3000. JUNE 17–AUG. 6 Stanford Jazz Festival Students may leave town for the summer, but the Stanford University campus continues to bustle with the legendary STANFORD JAZZ FESTIVAL. The 34-concert series kicks off with JIM NADAL & FRIENDS and finishes with 10-time Grammy Award-winner BOBBY MCFERRIN. In between, music lovers can look forward to standout shows from the YOSVANY TERRY QUINTET, the ELECTRIC SQUEEZEBOX ORCHESTRA and the BILLY HART QUARTET, to name just a few. The series also includes educational performances and special shows for kids. Tickets $15–$120. Visit stanfordjazz.org for the complete lineup and location information. 650/725-2787. DIANA ROSS JUNE hot June/July 2016 77
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