July 9: San Francisco Symphony presents Orchestral Fantasy. Let your imagination take flight with fantastic works such as Bach’s haunting Toccata and Fugue in D minor, Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto and Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition. (Cupertino: Flint Center, 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd.; 408/864-8816; www.flintcenter.com)
July 19: Redwood Symphony presents Summer Pops. Explore Copland’s Fanfare for the Common Man, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 6 (“Pastoral”), Liszt’s Piano Concerto No. 2 and excerpts from favorite movie scores and other surprise performances. 7pm. (Redwood City: Cañada College Main Theatre, 4200 Farm Hill Blvd.; 650/366-6872; www.redwoodsymphony.org)
July 19-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. For July: Concert Program I: Toward Bach, July 19-21; Concert Program II: Haydn & Schubert (July 23-25); Concert Program III: The Romantic Generation (July 28-30). 8pm, except on July 20 (6pm). (Various locations in Menlo Park and Palo Alto; 650/331-0202; www.musicatmenlo.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. July acts include: John Calloway Quintet (July 5); Sonny Holland Plus Five (July 6); Mulgrew Miller (July 11); Sandy Cressman and Homenagem Brasileira (July 21); Victor Lin and Friends (July 24); Geoffrey Keezer Quartet (July 26); Ambrose and Friends (July 30); and Tia Fuller and Healing Space (July 31). Various times. (Palo Alto: Stanford Campus; 650/725-ARTS; www.stanfordjazz.org)
July 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30: 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)
July 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30: Music In the Park. Enjoy free music outdoors every Wednesday evening in Redwood City. On tap for July: Zydeco Flames (July 2); Tom Petty tribute band The Refugees (July 9); Folk rock group Still Time (July 16); party band Busta Groove (July 23); and big band group Mark Russo and the Classy Cats (July 30). 6pm. (Redwood City: Stafford Park, on the corner of King & Hopkins, 650/780-7000; www.ci.redwood-city.ca.us/parks)
July 2: Styx. Rock out with this multi-platinum band as they play classic hits like “Come Sail Away” and “Mr. Roboto.” 7:30. (Saratoga: The Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Rd.; 408/741-2822; www.mountainwinery.com)
July 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31: Central Park Music Series. Grab a picnic basket, blanket and your closest friends and hit the park every Thursday evening for live music from all genres. Dixieland/New Orleans Toot Sweet Jazz Band (July 3); Funk fusion band Blusion (July 10); Traditional/modern Green band Fotia (July 17); Latin-Americandance band Los Boleros (July 24); and roots reggae band Native Elements (July 31). 6pm. (San Mateo: Central Park, 50 W. 5th Ave.; 650/522-7000; www.cityarts-sm.org/musicseries.html)
July 4: Rick Estrin & The Nightcats. Estrin, one of the best harmonica players in the blues world, plays well-known classic blues as well as original tunes. Blues singer Shana Morrison also shares the stage. 8pm. (Redwood City: The Little Fox, 2209 Broadway; 650/FOX-4119; www.foxdream.com)
July 5: Blue. Listen to a unique blend of original music, classic rock and roll, rhythm and blues, and calypso. Eclectic bands Brother Buzz and Robin Campbell Band also join in on the fun. 8pm. (Redwood City: The Little Fox, 2209 Broadway; 650/FOX-4119; www.foxdream.com)
July 6: Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis. Enjoy an evening of smooth jazz with this legendary trumpeter and composer. 7:30pm. (Saratoga: The Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Rd.; 408/741-2822; www.mountainwinery.com)
July 7-8: Boston. Relive the best of this famed rock band, whose hits include “More Than a Feeling,” “Peace of Mind” and “Amanda.” 7:30pm. (Saratoga: The Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Rd.; 408/741-2822; www.mountainwinery.com)
July 8: American Idols Live! See your favorite season 7 American Idol contestants all on one stage, including David Cook and Justin Archuleta. 7pm/ (San Jose: HP Pavilion, 525 W. Santa Clara St.; 408/287-9200; www.hppsj.com)
July 9-10: Bob Weir & Rat Dog. Rock the night away with this dynamic group, led by Weir and Rob Wasserman, both formerly of the Grateful Dead. 6pm. (Saratoga: The Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Rd.; 408/741-2822; www.mountainwinery.com)
July 11: The Cheeseballs. Dancing is inevitable with this fun band, which plays retro dance hits from the 70s through the 90s. 9pm. (Redwood City: The Little Fox, 2209 Broadway; 650/FOX-4119; www.foxdream.com)
July 11, 18 and 25: Redwood City Music on the Square. Gather at Courthouse Square for performances by bands across various genres: U2 tribute band Zoostation (July 11); Madison Blues Band (July 18); and Seattle folk rock band Handful of Luvin’ (July 25). 6pm. (Redwood City: Courthouse Square, 2000 Broadway St.; 650/780-7000; www.ci.redwood-city.ca.us/events)
July 12: Bravo plus Soul Intention. Bravo gets the crowd going with its hot Latin dance sound, while Soul Intention serves up funky 70s dance beats. 8pm. (Redwood City: The Little Fox, 2209 Broadway; 650/FOX-4119; www.foxdream.com)
July 13: Hippiefest. Revisit the flower power age with The Turtles, Jonathan Edwards, Badfinger and other 70s artists. 7pm. (Saratoga: The Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Rd.; 408/741-2822; www.mountainwinery.com)
July 13: Le Jazz Hot. The swinging 1930s gypsy jazz sound of Django Rienhardt and Stephane Grappelli’s pioneering Hot Club de France comes alive with this superb ensemble from San Francisco. 1:30-4. (Woodside: Filoli Gardens & Center, 86 Cañada Rd.; 650/364-8300; www.filoli.org)
July 14: Aimee Mann. Listen this Grammy-winning rock guitarist, bassist and singer-songwriter as she delivers an original indie sound. 7:30pm. (Saratoga: The Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Rd.; 408/741-2822; www.mountainwinery.com)
July 15: Peter Frampton. This legendary rock artist, formerly of 70s group Humble Pie, promises an electrifying live performance. 7:30pm. (Saratoga: The Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Rd.; 408/741-2822; www.mountainwinery.com)
July 16: Lynrd Skynrd. The famed band’s down-home, bluesy Southern rock dominates the stage. 7:30pm. (Saratoga: The Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Rd.; 408/741-2822; www.mountainwinery.com)
July 17: Tom Jones. It’s not unusual for this crooner to get the crowd going with his world-renowned pop song. 7:30pm. (Saratoga: The Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Rd.; 408/741-2822; www.mountainwinery.com)
July 18: The Mother Hips. This indie band chills out with their own brand of California rock. 9pm. (Redwood City: The Little Fox, 2209 Broadway; 650/FOX-4119; www.foxdream.com)
July 18: Coldplay. This bestselling rock foursome from England plays from their latest album, “Viva La Vida.” (San Jose: HP Pavilion, 525 W. Santa Clara St.; 408/287-9200; www.hppsj.com)
July 18-20: Chris Isaak with Nicole Atkins. One of VH1’s “100 Sexiest Artists,” Isaak is known for his smoldering, bluesy sound. 7:30pm. (Saratoga: The Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Rd.; 408/741-2822; www.mountainwinery.com)
July 19: Rhino Bucket, Powerage and Modern Day Cowboy. Rhino Bucket’s blue-collar, bluesy sound, Powerage’s AC/DC covers and Modern Day Cowboy’s Tesla tribute come together. 8pm. (Redwood City: The Little Fox, 2209 Broadway; 650/FOX-4119; www.foxdream.com)
July 19: Brotherhood Tour. Tejano rock band Los Lonely Boys and Tex-Mex/Chicano rock band Los Lobos join forces. 7:30pm. (Saratoga: The Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Rd.; 408/741-2822; www.mountainwinery.com)
July 20: The Modesto Briseno Septet. At this San Jose Jazz Showcase, join third-generation jazz artist Modesto Briseno leads his experienced musicians to deliver a lively, robust sound. 7pm. (San Jose: City Lights Theatre, 529 South Second St.; 408/295 4200; www.cltc.org)
July 23: Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band. The former Beatles drummer rocks out with a little help from his friends. 7:30pm. (Saratoga: The Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Rd.; 408/741-2822; www.mountainwinery.com)
July 24: Pierre Bensusan. This renowned guitarist draws influences from all over the world, giving new meaning to the phrase “world music.” 8pm. (Redwood City: The Little Fox, 2209 Broadway; 650/FOX-4119; www.foxdream.com)
July 24-25: The Doobie Brothers. This bestselling, long-running country rock act plays the hits. 7:30pm. (Saratoga: The Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Rd.; 408/741-2822; www.mountainwinery.com)
July 25: Antsy McClain and the Trailer Park Troubadours. Take blue-collar, small-town trailer park Americana and mix it with McClain’s own brand of “folkabilly” and you’ve got yourself a rollicking good time. 8pm. (Redwood City: The Little Fox, 2209 Broadway; 650/FOX-4119; www.foxdream.com)
July 26: Megatones. Listen to this Bay Area band’s eclectic repertoire and creative cover arrangements, as well as the CoverGrrlz, an energetic all-woman cover band. 8pm. (Redwood City: The Little Fox, 2209 Broadway; 650/FOX-4119; www.foxdream.com)
July 27: Joe Locke, Force of Four. Vibraphonist Joe Locke and his quartet offer up a fresh dose of jazz, influenced by New York, Cuba, Philadelphia and Puerto Rico. 4:30-7. (Half Moon Bay: Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society, 311 Mirada Rd.; 650/726-4143; www.bachddsoc.org)
July 27: Emmylou Harris with Jimmy Gaudreau and Moondi Klein. Harris headlines this show with her special repertoire of folk, country, bluegrass and rock. 7:30pm. (Saratoga: The Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Rd.; 408/741-2822; www.mountainwinery.com)
July 27: Wendy Waller and Her Fine Band. Join this dynamic songstress as she headlines a evening of Sunday Jazz with fellow vocalist Catherine Seidel and the Jeff Buenz/Denny Berthiaume Duo. 8pm. (Redwood City: The Little Fox, 2209 Broadway; 650/FOX-4119; www.foxdream.com)
July 28: Steely Dan. This Grammy-winning fusion rock band’s jazz, rock. funk, R&B and pop sound is on tap during for the evening. 7:30pm. (Saratoga: The Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Rd.; 408/741-2822; www.mountainwinery.com)
July 29: George Thorogood & The Destroyers/Buddy Guy. Thorogood’s bluesy rock dominates the stage. 7pm. (Saratoga: The Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Rd.; 408/741-2822; www.mountainwinery.com)
July 31: English Beat/The Fixx/The Alarm. The 80s come alive with these bands’ New Wave, ska, synthpop and alt-rock sounds. 7pm. (Saratoga: The Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Rd.; 408/741-2822; www.mountainwinery.com)
