Sept 14: Gwendolyn Mok. This renowned pianist performs Variations in F minor by Haydn and Fantasy Opus 17 by Robert Schumann on a Steinway D. She will also perform other selections from Mendelssohn, Liszt and Ravel on her restored Erard piano, which replicates the sound that composers like Chopin and Liszt would have heard. 7pm. (San Jose: Le Petit Trianon, 72 N. Fifth St.; 408/295-6500; www.trianontheatre.com)
Sept 27: Nova Vista Symphony Association presents Of Knights and Kings. The charm of 19th-century Vienna shines through during this special performance. Program includes Johann Strauss’ Tritsch-Tratsch Polka and Horn Concerto No. 1, Haydn’s Symphony No. 98, and Richard Strauss' Der Rosenkavalier Suite. 8pm. (Mountain View: Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St.; 650/903-6000; www.ci.mtnview.ca.us/mvcpa/mvcpa.html)
Sept 27 & 28: Symphony Silicon Valley presents Dances at an Opening. A selection of dance music from three major 20th-century composers includes Serge Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet, Alberto Ginastera’s Four Dances From Estancia and Duke Ellington’s The River Suite. Sat, 8pm; Sun, 2:30pm. (San Jose: The California Theatre, 345 S. First St.; 408/286-2600; www.symphonysiliconvalley.org)
Sept 28: San Jose Chamber Music Society presents The Escher String Quartet. This impressive quartet delivers a program comprising Mozart’s “Quartet in G Major, K.387,” Zemlinsky’s “Quartet No. 4, Op. 25,” Shostakovich’s “Quartet No. 7 in F Minor, Op. 108” and Beethoven’s “Quartet in C. Major, Op. 59, #3.” 7pm. (San Jose: Le Petit Trianon, 72 North Fifth St.; 408/236-3350; www.sjchambermusic.org)
Music: Jazz & Other
Sept 2: George Kuo, Martin Pahinui and Aaron Mahi. These talented musicians make the traditional folk art of Hawaiian slack key guitar come alive. 8pm. (Redwood City: The Little Fox; 2209 Broadway; 650/FOX-4119; www.foxdream.com)
Sept 3: Bonnie Raitt. Famed Grammy-winning blues, rock and country singer-songwriter shares the stage with fellow blues singer-songwriter Jude Johnstone. 7:30pm. (Saratoga: The Mountain Winery; 14831 Pierce Rd.; 408/741-2822; www.mountainwinery.com)
Sept 3, 10, 17 & 24: Redwood City Blues Jam. Watch the musical stylings of the area’s best blues artists at 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)
Sept 4: Metro Music In the Park. Enjoy free outdoor music under the darkening summer sky. The summer-long series caps off with Greg Camp from the band Smash Mouth, as well as the appropriately named rock band, The Last Goodnight. 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/Music_in_the_Park.html)
Sept 4: Willie Nelson and Family. Join this legendary “outlaw country” pioneer as he brings his country, folk and rock hits to the stage. 7:30pm. (Saratoga: The Mountain Winery; 14831 Pierce Rd.; 408/741-2822; www.mountainwinery.com)
Sept 5: Unauthorized Rolling Stones & Just Cream. Two world-class cover bands rock out to Rolling Stones and Cream favorites. 8pm. (Redwood City: The Little Fox; 2209 Broadway; 650/FOX-4119; www.foxdream.com)
Sept 5, 12, 19 & 26: Music on the Square. Enjoy free music outdoors every Friday evening in Redwood City. On tap for September: Evolution (Sept 5); Aja Vu (Sept 12); La Ventana (Sept 19); and Unauthorized Rolling Stones (Sept 26). 6-8. (Redwood City: Courthouse Square; 650/780-7000; www.ci.redwood-city.ca.us/events/music.htm)
Sept 6: BLUE & Brother Buzz. BLUE’s repertoire of original music, classic rock and roll, rhythm and blues, and calypso; and Brother Buzz’s energetic dance beats is sure to get the crowd grooving. 8pm. (Redwood City: The Little Fox; 2209 Broadway; 650/FOX-4119; www.foxdream.com)
Sept 6: David D’Or. Internationally acclaimed Israeli countertenor David D’Or performs songs of compassion and love to benefit the Tzu Chi Foundation’s US Charity Fund, which provides charitable and disaster-relief services. 7pm. (San Jose: Center for the Performing Arts, 255 Almaden Blvd.; 800/SAN-JOSE; www.tcnw.org/daviddor/index.html)
Sept 6: Luis Miguel. This Mexican-raised crooner, nicknamed the “Latin Frank Sinatra,” makes the ladies swoon with his romantic ballads and smooth vocals. 8pm. (San Jose: HP Pavilion; 525 W Santa Clara St.; 408/287-9200; www.hppsj.com)
Sept 7: Los Tigres del Norte and Pepe Aguilar co-headline with El Chapo de Sinaloa for an evening of Mexican sounds—from norteño music to rancheras. 6pm. (San Jose: HP Pavilion; 525 W Santa Clara St.; 408/287-9200; www.hppsj.com)
Sept 7: Lindsey Buckingham. Best known for his work as a member of rock group Fleetwood Mac, this Palo Alto-born singer, songwriter and guitarists shares his talents. 7:30pm. (Saratoga: The Mountain Winery; 14831 Pierce Rd.; 408/741-2822; www.mountainwinery.com)
Sept 7: New West Guitar Quartet. Four award-winning guitarists blend four-part guitar harmonies with jazz standards for an afternoon of great jazz guitar. 4:30-7. (Half Moon Bay: Bach Dancing and Dynamite Society, 311 Mirada Rd.; 650/726-4143; www.bachddsoc.org)
Sept 11, 18 & 25: Pegi Young, folk singer and longtime backup singer for her husband, Neil Young, plays from her debut album in exclusive Bay Area performances. 8pm. (Redwood City: The Little Fox; 2209 Broadway; 650/FOX-4119; www.foxdream.com)
Sept 12: Coco Montoya. This left-handed guitarist and vocalist impresses the audience with his masterful blues music. 8pm. (Redwood City: The Little Fox; 2209 Broadway; 650/FOX-4119; www.foxdream.com)
Sept 12: Judy Collins. Hear the poetic lyrics and sweet voice of this Grammy-nominated folk singer-songwriter, an icon of her generation. 8pm. (Redwood City: The Fox Theatre; 2215 Broadway; 650/FOX-4119; www.foxdream.com)
Sept 13: Squeeze. After riding the New Wave of the late 70s, 80s and 90s, this English powerpop band reunites once again. 7:30pm. (Saratoga: The Mountain Winery; 14831 Pierce Rd.; 408/741-2822; www.mountainwinery.com)
Sept 13: Jefferson Starship. The Woodstock-era spirit of this folk band lives on as it plays from its newest album, “Jefferson’s Tree of Liberty.” 8pm. (Redwood City: The Little Fox; 2209 Broadway; 650/FOX-4119; www.foxdream.com)
Sept 13: Freestyle Old School Explosion. The biggest names in 80s rap and hip hop burn up the stage. Headliners include C&C Music Factory, Naughty by Nature, Coolio, Tone Loc and Young MC and more. 7:30pm. (San Jose: HP Pavilion; 525 W Santa Clara St.; 408/287-9200; www.hppsj.com)
Sept 14: Sammy Figueroa. Two-time Grammy-nominated Latin percussionist Figuero heats things up with his catchy rhythms. 1:30-4. (Woodside: Filoli Gardens & Center, 86 Cañada Rd.; 650/264-8300; www.filoli.org)
Sept 14: Sunday Jazz at the Little Fox. Get a healthy dose of rich jazz from John Worley and Bari Bari, Vandivier and the Aaron Lington Quintet. 4pm. (Redwood City: The Little Fox; 2209 Broadway; 650/FOX-4119; www.foxdream.com)
Sept. 14: The Neville Brothers. It’s all in the family as this R&B, soul and jazz group takes center stage. Also playing are Dr. John & The Lower 911 and The Funky Meters. 6pm. (Saratoga: The Mountain Winery; 14831 Pierce Rd.; 408/741-2822; www.mountainwinery.com)
Sept 17: Third Tyme Out. This nationally acclaimed, award-winning bluegrass band is presented by the California Bluegrass Association and Guglielmo Winery. 7-9:30pm. (Morgan Hill: 1480 E. Main Ave.; 408/799-2145; www.guglielmowinery.com)
Sept 17: Styx. Rock out with this multi-platinum 70s band as they play hits like “Mr. Roboto” and “Come Sail Away.” 7:30pm. (Saratoga: The Mountain Winery; 14831 Pierce Rd.; 408/741-2822; www.mountainwinery.com)
Sept 17: Counting Crows and Maroon 5. After reaching critical acclaim in 1994 for its debut alternative-rock album, “August and Everything After,” and clinching a Grammy in 2004, Counting Crows continues to entertain audiences. Grammy-winning pop rock band Maroon 5 rounds out the fun. 7pm. (Mountain View: Shoreline Amphitheatre; 1 Amphitheatre Pkwy.; 650/967-3000; www.shorelineamp.com)
Sept 18: Foreigner. This bestselling hard-rock band plays classic singles and more. 7:30pm. (Saratoga: The Mountain Winery; 14831 Pierce Rd.; 408/741-2822; www.mountainwinery.com)
Sept 19: The Cheeseballs. Get up and dance to 70s, 80s and 90s party hits with this fun cover band. 9pm. (Redwood City: The Little Fox; 2209 Broadway; 650/FOX-4119; www.foxdream.com)
Sept 19: Herbie Hancock. Join this experimental jazz legend during his River of Possibilities tour. 7:30pm. (Saratoga: The Mountain Winery; 14831 Pierce Rd.; 408/741-2822; www.mountainwinery.com)
Sept 19: The Legendary Rhythm & Blues Revue. Listen to an impressive lineup of blues talent at this show. Headlining the event are the Tommy Castro Band, Kenny Neal, Magic Dick and Janiva Magness. 8pm. (Redwood City: The Fox Theatre; 2209 Broadway; 650/FOX-4119; www.foxdream.com)
Sept 19-21: Monterey Jazz Festival. Three days, nine stages and hundreds of hot jazz musicians all add up to a rollicking good time. Back for its 51st year, this legendary festival will feature such world-class talent as Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Cassandra Wilson, Nancy Wilson and Jamie Cullum on the main stage. But don’t miss the grounds artists, too, which include Joshua Redman Trio, Maceo Parker, Christian McBride and Maria Schneider Orchestra. Various times. (Monterey: Fairgrounds, 2000 Fairground Rd.; 925/275-9255; www.montereyjazzfestival.org)
Sept 20: Marco Antonio Solis. This wildly popular Mexican singer, composer and record producer’s Latin pop and ballads shares the stage with Grammy-winning merengue and Latin pop sensation Olga Tañon. 7:30pm. (Mountain View: Shoreline Amphitheatre; 1 Amphitheatre Pkwy.; 650/967-3000; www.shorelineamp.com)
Sept 20: Blood Sugar Sex Machine, TinMan and MamaLuke. An eclectic mix of bands share the stage: funk rock group Blood Sugar Sex Machine, and classic rock bands TinMan and MamaLuke. 8pm. (Redwood City: The Little Fox; 2209 Broadway; 650/FOX-4119; www.foxdream.com)
Sept 21: The Peace Train Ensemble. This six-man band focuses on the music of 70s folk rock star Cat Stevens. 7pm. (Redwood City: The Little Fox; 2209 Broadway; 650/FOX-4119; www.foxdream.com)
Sept 23: Cyril Pahinui. Channel the spirit of Hawaii as this slack-key guitar master performs songs deeply rooted in Hawaiian tradition. 8pm. (Redwood City: The Little Fox; 2209 Broadway; 650/FOX-4119; www.foxdream.com)
Sept 26: Masterpiece and Kane Aku. Masterpiece kicks the evening into high gear with its energetic covers of songs ranging from standards to 70s funk, 80s and 90s pop. Kane Aku adds to the fun with his brand of reggae. 8pm. (Redwood City: The Little Fox; 2209 Broadway; 650/FOX-4119; www.foxdream.com)
Sept 26: Chris Botti. This American trumpeter and composer’s smooth jazz has earned him critical acclaim and a Grammy nomination. 7:30pm. (Saratoga: The Mountain Winery; 14831 Pierce Rd.; 408/741-2822; www.mountainwinery.com)
September 26: Ersi Arvizu and her All Star Big Band performs with San José’s own Mariachi Azteca. 8pm. (San Jose: Civic Auditorium; 408/998-TIXS; www.sanjosemariachifestival.com)
Sept 26: Kim Gordon Meets Phantom Orchard. Gordon, a visual artist and founding member of alternative rock group Sonic Youth, joins forces with Phantom Orchard, a cutting-edge group that includes laptop artist Ikue Mori and avant-garde harpist Zeena Parkins to deliver a multifaceted musical experience. 8pm. (Saratoga: Montalvo Arts Center, 15400 Montalvo Rd.; 408/961-5800; www.montalvoarts.org)
Sept 27: Journey with HeartandCheap Trick. Three huge names in classic rock come together on one stage for an explosive performance. 7:30pm. (Mountain View: Shoreline Amphitheatre; 1 Amphitheatre Pkwy.; 650/967-3000; www.shorelineamp.com)
Sept 28: Women With Strings Attached. Bay Area singer-songwriters Lucy Billings, Deb Thacker and Mira Wooten play covers of folk, country, roots and blues songs, as well as original works. If you love three-part harmonies, this one’s for you. 7pm. (Redwood City: The Little Fox; 2209 Broadway; 650/FOX-4119; www.foxdream.com)
Sept 28: Kenny G. Renowned for his saxophone talents, Kenny G appeals to a wide range of audiences with his smooth jazz and adult contemporary tunes. 7:30pm. (Saratoga: The Mountain Winery; 14831 Pierce Rd.; 408/741-2822; www.mountainwinery.com)
Sept 28: Neil Diamond. See this legendary pop singer-songwriter play his well-loved hits as well as selections from his new album, “Home Before Dark.” 8pm. (San Jose: HP Pavilion; 525 W Santa Clara St.; 408/287-9200; www.hppsj.com)
Sept 29: Honeyboy Edwards. Blues fans will love this special show featuring Edwards, one of the last remaining original practitioners of the acoustic Delta blues style. 8pm. (Redwood City: The Little Fox; 2209 Broadway; 650/FOX-4119; www.foxdream.com)
