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July 4: Radio Disney presents 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular. This year, it’s an out of this world experience with music from 2001: A Space Odyssey, The Planets and Star Wars. Don’t miss the Star Trek retrospective featuring special guest George Takei, who played Sulu on the original Star Trek series. Featuring the San Francisco Symphony, the event ends with a bang. Starts at 8pm. (Mountain View: Shoreline Amphitheatre, 1 Amphitheatre Pkwy.; 650/967-3000; www.shorelineamp.com)
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| July 17-Aug 8: Music@Menlo presents Being Mendelssohn, the annual chamber music festival commemorates the 200th anniversary of Felix Mendelssohn’s birth with an impressive lineup of world-renowned musicians, scholars and musicologists, as well as several talented young artists. The three-week festival features symposia, classes and concert programs, including From Bach (July 18-20, 8pm, except Sun, 6pm); Genius Proclaimed (July 24), with selections from Beethoven; and Midsummer Night Dreams (July 27-29, 8pm all days), with selections from Mendelssohn and Robert Schumann. Various times; see www.musicatmenlo.org for full schedule. (Menlo Park, Palo Alto and Atherton: various locations; 650/330-2030; www.musicatmenlo.org) |
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| Thru Aug 27: Scion Music In the Park. San Jose kicks off summer with its highly anticipated outdoor concert series, a downtown tradition for more than 20 years. In July, rock out with classic rock group The Tubes (July 2); reggae bands Eek-a-Mouse (July 9) and Pato Banton and The Now Generation (July 16); pop/rock artist Matt Nathanson (July 23), and Colin Hay, formerly of pop group Men at Work (July 30). Delicious food as well as sangria, beer and wine at The Lounge in the Park, also add to the fun. 5:30-9:15. (San Jose: Plaza de Cesar Chavez, Market St. between San Fernando and San Carlos Sts.; 408/279-1775; www.sjdowntown.com) |
| July 1: Ani DiFranco. This celebrated singer-songwriter, guitarist and feminist icon shows off her Grammy-winning talent onstage. 7:30pm. (Saratoga: The Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Rd.; 408/741-2822; www.mountainwinery.com) |
July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Sounds of the Row. Join in the festivities as things heat up with Santana Row’s free summer music series. Grab a bite to eat at one of the Row’s fine dining establishments and settle down in Park Valencia for a laid-back performance under the stars. On tap for July are: contemporary musician Miena Yoo (July 2); jazz and standards artist Kevin Kooyumjian (July 9); singer-songwriter Kristina Sablan (July 16); R&B artist Jonah (July 23); and adult contemporary musician Fred McCarty (July 30). 7-9. (San Jose: Santana Row, Olin Ave. off Winchester Blvd.; 408/551-4611; www.santanarow.com)
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| July 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31: Music on the Square. Free music concerts every Friday in Redwood City’s Courthouse Square are the perfect way to kick off the weekend. On tap for July are: rock cover band City Rocks (July 3); indie country rock band Careless Hearts (July 10); Celtic rock band Tempest (July 17); blues artist Kenny Neal (July 24); and Journey tribute band Evolution (July 31). 6-8. (Redwood City: Courthouse Square, Broadway St. and Jefferson Ave.; 650/780-7250; www.redwoodcity.org/events/music.htm) |
| July 3: Yes and Asia. These two famed progressive rock bands, both of which rose to fame in the 70s and 80s, join forces once again. 7pm. (Saratoga: The Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Rd.; 408/741-2822; www.mountainwinery.com) |
July 10: Dave Koz and Brian Culbertson. Koz, a multi-platinum smooth-jazz sax artist and Grammy nominee, and Culbertson, also an acclaimed smooth-jazz artist, share the stage during a special performance. 7:30-10. (Saratoga: Montalvo Arts Center, 15400 Montalvo Road; 408/961-5858; www.montalvoarts.org)
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July 10: Regeneration Tour. It’s an 80s New Wave extravaganza with ABC, Wang Chung, Berlin and Cutting Crew all on one stage. 6:30pm. (Saratoga: The Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Rd.; 408/741-2822; www.mountainwinery.com)
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| July 11: Rockstar Energy Mayhem Festival. Let chaos reign as goth rock king Marilyn Manson leads a heavy metal lineup including Slayer, Bullet for My Valentine and Killlswitch Engage. 2:15pm. (Mountain View: Shoreline Amphitheater; 650/967-3000; www.shorelineamp.com) |
July 11: Toad the Wet Sprocket. This American rock band was one of the first to define the alternative rock scene in the 90s with its breakthrough album Fear. 7:30pm. (Saratoga: The Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Rd.; 408/741-2822; www.mountainwinery.com)
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July 12: American Idols Live! See your favorite American Idols finalists in action, including Adam Lambert, Allison Iraheta, and Lil Rounds. 7pm. (San Jose: HP Pavilion, 550 W. Santa Clara St.; 408/287-9200; www.hppsj.com)
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July 13: Coldplay. This British rock supergroup comes to Mountain View to put on an electrifying performance with tunes from their latest album. 7:30pm. (Mountain View: Shoreline Amphitheater; 650/967-3000; www.shorelineamp.com)
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July 14: Blues Traveler. Influenced by blues-rock, psychedelic rock, folk rock, soul, and Southern rock, Blues Traveler rose to fame on the rock scene in the 90s. 7:30pm. (Saratoga: The Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Rd.; 408/741-2822; www.mountainwinery.com)
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July 15: Tears for Fears. The New Wave, pop rock and synthpop duo teams up with special guest Wainwright. 7:30pm. (Saratoga: The Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Rd.; 408/741-2822; www.mountainwinery.com)
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July 16: Kenny G. The acclaimed Grammy-winning saxophonist performs from his first Latin jazz album, flavored with his signature smooth-jazz sound. 7pm. (Saratoga: Montalvo Arts Center, 15400 Montalvo Road; 408/961-5858; www.montalvoarts.org)
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July 16-17: Boz Scaggs and Michael McDonald. Grammy-winning blues-rock singer, songwriter and guitarist Scaggs joins adult contemporary singer-songwriter McDonald for a special performance. 7:30pm. (Saratoga: Montalvo Arts Center, 15400 Montalvo Road; 408/961-5858; www.montalvoarts.org)
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July 17: Cowboy Junkies and Son Volt. The Cowboy Junkies, a Canadian alternative rock band, combines their blend of blues, country, folk, rock and jazz with Son Volt’s signature alternative-country and folk-rock sound. (Saratoga: Montalvo Arts Center, 15400 Montalvo Road; 408/961-5858; www.montalvoarts.org)
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July 18: Ozomatli. This incendiary, internationally acclaimed band draws from the rich musical traditions of cultures found in its native city of Los Angeles and combines everything from hip hop, salsa, cumbia and samba to funk, Indian and Jamaican raga and merengue. 7:30pm. (Saratoga: Montalvo Arts Center, 15400 Montalvo Road; 408/961-5858; www.montalvoarts.org)
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July 18: Indigo Girls. The influential, Grammy-winning American folk rock duo rose to prominence in the 80s and 90s, and returns to the stage with special guest Justin Vermon of Bon Iver. 7:30. (Saratoga: The Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Rd.; 408/741-2822; www.mountainwinery.com)
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| July 21: Earth Wind & Fire and Chicago. Known for such R&B hits as "September," "Shining Star" and "Let's Groove," Earth Wind & Fire returns to the limelight along with Chicago, whose progressive-rock sound and pop hits put them on the map in the 70s and 80s. 7:30pm. (San Jose: HP Pavilion, 550 W. Santa Clara St.; 408/287-9200; www.hppsj.com) |
July 21: Jewel. The renowned singer, songwriter and artist’s first album, Who Will Save Your Soul, put her on the map ten years ago. Now, she explores country-music territory with her seventh album, Perfectly Clear. 7pm. (Saratoga: Montalvo Arts Center, 15400 Montalvo Road; 408/961-5858; www.montalvoarts.org)
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| July 21: Pat Benatar and Blondie. These pioneering New Wave and punk rock bands rose to legendary heights in the 80s and continue to rock audiences. Also featuring all-girl punk band The Donnas. 6:30pm. (Saratoga: The Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Rd.; 408/741-2822; www.mountainwinery.com) |
| July 22: George Thorogood & The Destroyers. The blues-rock supergroup, whose breakthrough hit “Bad to the Bone,” still resonates in pop culture today, welcomes special guest Jonny Lang, a Grammy-winning blues, gospel and rock artist. 7:30pm. (Saratoga: The Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Rd.; 408/741-2822; www.mountainwinery.com) |
July 23: An Evening With Il Divo. This multinational operatic pop group, created by Simon Cowell of American Idol fame, has been capturing the attention--and hearts--of fans all over the world. 7:30pm. (San Jose: 525 W. Santa Clara St.; 408/287-9200; www.hppsj.com)
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July 23: The Moody Blues. This bestselling progressive rock, psychedelic rock, symphonic rock and synthpop band is still going strong since it formed in the 1960s. 7:30pm. (Saratoga: The Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Rd.; 408/741-2822; www.mountainwinery.com)
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July 24: Boney James and Fourplay. James, a major force on the contemporary jazz and R&B scenes, shares the stage with Fourplay, a bestselling jazz, pop and R&B band. 7:30pm. (Saratoga: Montalvo Arts Center, 15400 Montalvo Road; 408/961-5858; www.montalvoarts.org)
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July 25: No Doubt. Hailing from Orange County, California, this world-famous ska-pop supergroup, led by frontwoman Gwen Stefani, comes together once again on the stage. 7:30pm. (Mountain View: Shoreline Amphitheater, 1 Amphitheatre Pkwy.; 650/967-3000; www.shorelineamp.com)
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July 26: Jamie Davis and the Fred Berry 18 Piece Orchestra. This swinging jazz orchestra’s leader, Jamie Davis, is talented a member of the Count Basie Orchestra. 4:30-7. (Half Moon Bay: Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society, 311 Mirada Rd.; 650/726-4143; www.bachddsoc.org)
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July 30: Crüefest 2. Hard rock and glam metal band Motley Crüe headline this festival, which includes such names as Godsmack, Drowning Pool, Charm City Devils and Theory of a Deadman. 5:30pm. (Mountain View: Shoreline Amphitheater; 650/967-3000; www.shorelineamp.com)
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July 30-31: Steve Miller Band. This well-loved band, which traces its origins back to San Francisco, is known for its blues-rock, Psychedelic rock and heartland rock sound. 7:30pm. (Saratoga: The Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Rd.; 408/741-2822; www.mountainwinery.com)
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