Thru Aug 8: Music@Menlo. Tracing the evolution of chamber music, this multi-part concert series covers works from the early Baroque period to present-day. August performances include the Koret Young Performers, with a program featuring selections from Mozart, Dvorak and Schumann (Aug 1, 6 & 8); Concert Program IV: The Rise of Modernism, featuring Debussy, Stravinsky, Prokofiev and Shostakovich (Aug 2-4); and Concert Program V: Voices of Our Time, featuring new works from up-and-coming composers (Aug 6 & 7) (Various locations in Menlo Park and Palo Alto; 650/331-0202; www.musicatmenlo.org)
Thru Aug 10: Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music. The best and the brightest in contemporary and classical music shine at this annual festival which showcases a diverse range of performers and compositions. This year, featured artists include composer John Adams; clarinetist Bharat Chandra; and renowned percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie. (Santa Cruz: Civic Auditorium at 307 Church St. and other venues; 831/420-5260; www.cabrillomusic.org)
Aug 2: Midsummer Mozart Festival. Celebrate some of Mozart’s greatest works with renowned pianists Yong Jean Park and T.W. Kang. Conducted by George Cleve. 7:30pm. (San Jose: Le Petit Trianon, 72 North Fifth St.; 415-392-4400; www.midsummermozart.org)
Aug 24: Music In the Meadow. Enjoy a perfect summer afternoon with the Symphony Silicon Valley during this free concert in the park. Program includes excerpts from Mendelssohn, Bizet and Beethoven. 3pm. (San Jose: Discovery Meadow, corner of San Carlos and Woz Way; 408/286-2600; www.symphonysiliconvalley.org)
Music: Jazz & Other
Thru Aug 9: Stanford Jazz Festival. See the best of up-and-coming jazz musicians during this impressive showcase of young talent. August acts include the Agosto Trio (Aug 3); Jason Moran, Larry Grenadier, Richard Davis and Jeff Ballard (Aug 5); Wycliffe Gordon Sextet (Aug 6) and Fly +1 (Aug 9). Various times. (Palo Alto: Stanford Campus; 650/725-ARTS; www.stanfordjazz.org)
Aug 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29: Music On the Square. Enjoy free music outdoors every Friday evening in Redwood City. On tap for July: The New Morty Show (Aug 1); Cocktail Monkeys (Aug 8); Sun Kings (Aug 15); Skynnyn Lynnyrd (Aug 22); and California Cowboys (Aug 29). 6pm. (Redwood City: Courthouse Square, 650/780-7000; www.ci.redwood-city.ca.us/parks)
Aug 1-2: Lyle Lovett and His Large Band. The Grammy-winning “Cowboy Man” country star and actor shows off his signature sound. 7:30pm. (Saratoga: The Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Rd.; 408/741-2822; www.mountainwinery.com)
Aug 2: Bone Bash IX. Join Sammy Hagar of Van Halen fame and German heavy metal supergroup the Scorpions for this blast-from-the-past rock fest. 5pm. (Mountain View: Shoreline Amphitheatre, 1 Amphitheatre Pkwy.; 650/967-3000; www.shorelineamp.com)
Aug 2: Tony Lindsay. This Grammy-winning lead singer for Carlos Santana entertains with his smooth R&B vocals. 8pm. (Redwood City: The Little Fox, 2209 Broadway; 650/FOX-4119; www.foxdream.com)
Aug 2: Bone Bash IX. Join Sammy Hagar of Van Halen fame and German heavy metal supergroup the Scorpions for this blast-from-the-past rock fest. 5pm. (Mountain View: Shoreline Amphitheatre; 1 Amphitheatre Pkwy.; 650/967-3000; www.shorelineamp.com)
Aug 3: The Beach Boys. Revisit the golden years of surf rock with this legendary rock and pop band. 7:30pm. (Saratoga: The Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Rd.; 408/741-2822; www.mountainwinery.com)
Aug 5: Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo. 80s rock queen Benatar and her husband, guitarist Giraldo, take over the stage. 7:30pm (Saratoga: The Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Rd.; 408/741-2822; www.mountainwinery.com)
Aug 6: UB40. Get up close with this British reggae band, whose hits include “Red Red Wine” and “Can’t Help Falling in Love With You.” 7:30pm. (Saratoga: The Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Rd.; 408/741-2822; www.mountainwinery.com)
Aug 6: Crüe Fest. Legendary glam-metal group Motley Crüe headlines this rock extravaganza, which also features Buckcherry, Papa Roach, Sixx:AM and Trapt. 5pm. (Mountain View: Shoreline Amphitheatre, 1 Amphitheatre Pkwy.; 650/967-3000; www.shorelineamp.com)
Aug 6, 13, 20 & 27: Redwood City Blues Jam. Watch the musical stylings of the area’s best blues artists in this monthly event. If you’re not too shabby on guitar or harmonica, you might even get invited onstage to jam with the bands. 7-11. (Redwood City: The Little Fox, 2209 Broadway; 650/FOX-4119; www.foxdream.com)
Aug 7, 14, 21& 28: Metro Music in the Park. Enjoy free outdoor music under the darkening summer sky. For August: Lenny Williams (Aug 7); Rocco De Luca & The Burden (Aug 14); White Album Ensemble (Aug 21); and Dazz Band (Aug 28). 5:30-9:15. (San Jose: Plaza de Cesar Chavez, on Market St. between San Fernando and San Carlos Sts.; 408/279-1775; www.sjdowntown.com)
Aug 8-10: 19th Comcast San Jose Jazz Festival. The San Jose Jazz Society’s hallmark annual event boasts a mind-boggling 1,000 jazz, R&B, Latin and swing musicians on 10 stages in downtown San Jose, making it one of the most anticipated festivals in the area. Fri, 5:30-12am; Sat, 12-12am; Sun, 12-9. (San Jose: various locations; 408/288-7557; www.sanjosejazz.org)
Aug 9: Marcia Ball. This singer/pianist brings down the house with her catchy brand of Southern boogie, roadhouse blues and earnest ballads. 8pm. (Redwood City: The Little Fox, 2209 Broadway; 650/FOX-4119; www.foxdream.com)
Aug 9: Projekt Revolution. Raise your fist and start a revolution at this rock festival, headlined by nü-metal and rap-metal group Linkin Park. Joining the action are rock artists Chris Cornell and The Bravery, and rapper Busta Rhymes, among others. 1pm. (Mountain View: Shoreline Amphitheatre, 1 Amphitheatre Pkwy.; 650/967-3000; www.shorelineamp.com)
Aug 10: Boz Scaggs. Hear blues-rock singer/songwriter/guitarist Boz Scaggs as he takes over the stage. 7:30pm. (Saratoga: The Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Rd.; 408/741-2822; www.mountainwinery.com)
Aug 10: The Eddie Gale Collective. See trumpter Gale jazz it up with his group, which includes Kidd Jordan on sax, Dick Griffin on trombone, William parker on bass, Joe Hodge on drums and big-band leader Marcus Shelby. 4:30pm. (Half Moon Bay: Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society, 307 Mirada Rd.; 650/726-4143; www.bachddsoc.org)
Aug 10: Mitch Woods. Jump, jive and wail with this boogie-woogie pianist and vocalist. 1:30pm. (Woodside: Filoli Gardens & Center, 86 Cañada Rd.; 650/364-8300; www.filoli.org)
Aug 11: Regeneration Tour. Ride the 80s New Wave with Human League/Belinda Carlisle/ABC/Dead or Alive. 7pm. (Saratoga: The Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Rd.; 408/741-2822; www.mountainwinery.com)
Aug 13: Donna Summer. The “Queen of Disco” proves that her title still holds as she gets the audience bumping with her dance hits. 7:30pm. (Saratoga: The Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Rd.; 408/741-2822; www.mountainwinery.com)
Aug 14: Alan Jackson. Join this famed country singer, whose blend of honky tonk and mainstream country sound is his claim to fame. 8pm. (San Jose: HP Pavilion, 525 W Santa Clara St.; 408/287-7070; www.hppsj.com)
Aug 15: Jonny Lang. This Grammy-winning American blues guitarist joines forces with Colorado rock band Big Head Todd & The Monsters. 7pm. (Saratoga: The Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Rd.; 408/741-2822; www.mountainwinery.com)
Aug 15: Warped Tour. Punk rock and ska reigns supreme at this annual festival. This year’s lineup includes Reel Big Fish, The Vandals, Sky Eats Plane and We the Kings. 12pm. (Mountain View: Shoreline Amphitheatre, 1 Amphitheatre Pkwy.; 650/967-3000; www.shorelineamp.com)
Aug 16: Michael McDonald. A former member of the Doobie Brothers, this R&B/adult contemporary/rock/pop artist has a loyal following. 7:30pm (Saratoga: The Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Rd.; 408/741-2822; www.mountainwinery.com)
Aug 16: Rock the Bells. The hip-hop doesn’t stop at Rock the Bells, which features artists like A Tribe Called Quest, Nas, Mos Def, Rakim, Method Man & Redman. 11am. (Mountain View: Shoreline Amphitheatre, 1 Amphitheatre Pkwy.; 650/967-3000; www.shorelineamp.com)
Aug 17: The Jack Sheldon California Cool Quartet. Get a taste of West Coast jazz with this renowned trumpeter, vocalist, actor and comedian. 4:30pm. (Half Moon Bay: Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society, 307 Mirada Rd.; 650/726-4143; www.bachddsoc.org)
Aug 18: Daryl Hall & John Oates. Both members of the famous “rock and soul” duo Hall & Oates reunite once again. 7:30pm. (Saratoga: The Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Rd.; 408/741-2822; www.mountainwinery.com)
Aug. 19: John Oates. The other half of über-successful pop duo Hall & Oates performs an acoustic blend of classic hits and new material from his solo album. 8pm. (Redwood City: The Little Fox, 2209 Broadway; 650/FOX-4119; www.foxdream.com)
Aug 20: Gipsy Kings. A unique blend of traditional flamenco music with a modern pop twist, is what put this renowned Latin band on the map. 7:30pm. (Saratoga: The Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Rd.; 408/741-2822; www.mountainwinery.com)
Aug 21: John Cruz. This acclaimed Hawaiian singer-songwriter performs heartfelt melodies and soulful vocals. 8pm. (Redwood City: The Little Fox, 2209 Broadway; 650/FOX-4119; www.foxdream.com)
Aug 22: Creedence Clearwater Revisited. Former Creedence Clearwater Revival members Stu Cook and Doug Clifford deliver their own brand of swamp rock, as well as CCR classic hits. 7:30pm. (Saratoga: The Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Rd.; 408/741-2822; www.mountainwinery.com)
Aug 22: Jim Morrison Celebration. A recreation of a live Doors concert, complete with an appearing by Wild Child, a long-running tribute band. 8pm. (Redwood City: The Little Fox, 2209 Broadway; 650/FOX-4119; www.foxdream.com)
Aug 23: Toad the Wet Sprocket with The BoDeans. The 90s music scene just wouldn’t have been the same without these two rock bands. 7:30pm. (Saratoga: The Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Rd.; 408/741-2822; www.mountainwinery.com)
Aug 23: Tiger Club. This instrumental pop orchestra roars onto the scene with a showcase of styles ranging from New Orleans jazz to movie and TV show scores to bossa nova. 8pm. (Redwood City: The Little Fox, 2209 Broadway; 650/FOX-4119; www.foxdream.com)
Aug 24: Grant-Matheny Duo. See this classically trained jazz duo play a diverse repertoire ranging from Bach to Duke Ellington to Argentine tango. (Woodside: Filoli Gardens & Center, 86 Cañada Rd.; 650/364-8300; www.filoli.org)
Aug 24: Steely Dan. With its jazz, rock. funk, R&B and pop sound, this Grammy-winning fusion rock band returns for an encore performance at the winery. 7:30pm. (Saratoga: The Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Rd.; 408/741-2822; www.mountainwinery.com)
Aug 24: Ramana Vieira and Ensemble. Regarded as “the new voice of Portugese world music,” this ensemble is known for its unique mix of original music and traditional Portuguese fado. 4:30-7. (Half Moon Bay: Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society, 307 Mirada Rd.; 650/726-4143; www.bachddsoc.org)
Aug 26: Patty Griffin. Folk rock artist Griffin shows off her down-home musical style. Special guest Amos Lee, a blues, soul and jazz fusion artist, rounds out the evening. 7:30pm. (Saratoga: The Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Rd.; 408/741-2822; www.mountainwinery.com)
Aug 27: Lucinda Williams. This Grammy-winning American folk, country and rock artist’s earthy songs mellow out the audience. 7:30pm. (Saratoga: The Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Rd.; 408/741-2822; www.mountainwinery.com)
Aug 28: James Blunt. Following his number-one hit, “You’re Beautiful” in 2005, English singer-songwriter Blunt returns with his blend of pop, rock and folk. 7:30pm. (Saratoga: The Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Rd.; 408/741-2822; www.mountainwinery.com)
Aug 29-30: Chicago. One of the longest-running pop rock groups around, Chicago continues to deliver its signature sound through new songs and classic hits. 7:30pm. (Saratoga: The Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Rd.; 408/741-2822; www.mountainwinery.com)
Aug 31: Metal Masters. Heavy metal rockers Judas Priest, Heaven and Hell, Testament and Motorhead take Mountain View by storm. 5:30pm. (Mountain View: Shoreline Amphitheatre, 1 Amphitheatre Pkwy.; 650/967-3000; www.shorelineamp.com)
Aug 31: Jim Rothermel All-Star Swingtet. It don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that swing for this Bay Area big-band group, which draws influences from Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw, Duke Ellington and other greats. 4:30pm. (Half Moon Bay: Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society, 307 Mirada Rd.; 650/726-4143; www.bachddsoc.org)
