Devoted to Dad Much has been written about legendary jazz great Nat King Cole’s influence on his daughter, Natalie Cole. As a young girl, Natalie learned the fine points of jazz from her gifted father, and she has helped keep his memory alive for decades after his death, in part by intertwining their voices in songs such as the hauntingly memorable “Unforgettable.” On Sept. 18, the accomplished R&B and jazz vocalist visits Saratoga. Fans can look forward to hearing a mix of her dad’s classics and the Latin American standards that she performs on her 2013 album, “Natalie Cole En Español.” The album, which was inspired by her father’s 1958 record, “Cole Español,” features a range of songs from South American countries, and includes “Acércate AUG. 14 AUG. 9 AND 10 SCENE By Wendy Wall SEPT. 18 S t a n d o u t A t t r a c t i o n s 14 South Bay Accent Mas,” a father-daughter duet that employs the same recording techniques as “Unforgettable.” Tickets $39.50-$125. Montalvo Arts Center, 15400 Montalvo Road, Saratoga. 408/961-5858. A Historic Evening The Beatles gave their last full concert together nearly 50 years ago at Candlestick Park. On Aug. 14, Paul McCartney returns to the Bay Area to perform the final show at the fabled stadium before it closes. Music lovers have already started speculating about the much-anticipated event, pondering which songs the British musician will play. Will he take on classics performed during the 1966 concert such as “She’s a Woman,” “Yesterday,” and “Nowhere Man,” or will he stick to more recent tracks from his 2013 “New” album? Regardless of what he sings, fans won’t want to miss history in the making when the lights go down on stage at Candlestick Park for the last time. Tickets $49.50-$254.50. Candlestick Park, 490 Jamestown Ave., San Francisco. 800/745-3000. Playful IPirates t’s been more than 130 years since Gilbert and Sullivan premiered their comic opera, “The Pirates of Penzance,” in New York City. Yet the timeless musical still draws a crowd today. On Aug. 9-10, Lamplighters Music Theatre presents the wacky tale of Frederic, a pirate who is about to complete his apprenticeship, and then discovers he must remain on duty for 63 years due to a leap year birthday. Plan to laugh out loud during this time-tested work of unforgettable melodies and tongue-
South Bay Accent - Aug/Sep 2014
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