Juanes, Aug. 8, The Mountain Winery; Gloria Trevi, Aug. 22, City National Civic, San Jose; Ghirardelli Chocolate Festival, Sept. 12, San Francisco 20 South Bay Accent CALENDAR Charles Lloyd Special Project. Aug. 8, 8 p.m. In 1966, Charles Lloyd’s album “Forest Flower” blasted serious jazz into the pop world. Lloyd toured like a rock star then disappeared for a decade. Forty years of experimentation with soul luminaries have honed his intoxicating sound. His knack for choosing talented young band mates ensures an inspiring concert experience. Tickets $15- $120. Stanford University, Bing Concert Hall, 327 Lasuen St., Stanford. 650/725-2787. Lindsey Stirling. Aug. 8. Groundbreaking violinist Lindsey Stirling combines classical music with EDM, hip-hop and dubstep. To top it off, she is also a professional dancer and combines both art forms during her performances. Expect to hear music from Stirling’s 2014 album, “Shatter Me,” which was awarded Top Dance/Electronic Album at the 2015 Billboard Music Awards. Tickets $35-$45. Greek Theatre, 2001 Gayley Road, Berkeley. 866/448-7849. Jazz at Filoli. Aug. 9-Sept. 13, Sundays from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Enjoy jazz performances by Arturo Sandoval, The Frank Bey and Anthony Paule Band, and Stephanie Trick and Paolo Alderighi Double Trio, while sitting under the oaks on Filoli’s tennis court. Complimentary snacks, white wine, beer and sparkling water will be served. Tickets $70. Filoli, 86 Cañada Road, Woodside. 650/364- 8300, ext. 508. Aretha Franklin. Aug. 10, 8 p.m. The queen of soul returns to the Bay Area for the first time in 30 years. Aretha Franklin will heat up Oracle with all your favorites, including “Respect” and “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman.” Special guest Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds shares the stage. Tickets $40.48-$130.95. Oracle Arena, 7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland. 800/745-3000. International Dance Festival @ Silicon Valley. Aug. 10-16. Presented by The Lively Foundation, this festival features dance workshops, master classes, and a concert featuring performances by a variety of artists. Tickets $10-$25. Mountain View Masonic Center, 890 Church St., Mountain View. 650/969-4110. Ziggy Marley and Steel Pulse. Aug. 13, 7:30 p.m. The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree in the case of Ziggy Marley. The son of reggae icon Bob Marley is a seventime Grammy Award-winner with 12 highly acclaimed albums to his name. Sharing the stage at Mountain Winery is another celebrated reggae giant, Steel Pulse. Tickets $50.50-$100.50. The Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Road, Saratoga. 408/998-8497. Nicki Minaj. Aug. 14, 7 p.m. Nicki Minaj recently became the first female artist to chart four songs simultaneously in the top 10 of Billboard’s Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop chart. Expect to hear all her hits, including “Super Bass,” “Starships” and “Anaconda,” when the award-winning rapper takes the stage, along with special guests Meek Mill & Rae Sremmurd. Tickets $29.75-$125.75. Concord Pavilion, 2000 Kirker Pass Road, Concord. 866/448-7849. Taylor Swift. Aug. 14-15, 7 p.m. Taylor Swift has taken the world by storm. The seven-time Grammy Award-winner unveiled her fifth studio album, “1989,” last year to critical acclaim. Since then, she has released hit after hit, including “Shake It Off,” “Blank Space,” “Style” and “Bad Blood.” Count on a whole lot of screaming during this showcase. Tickets $55.50-$196. Levi’s Stadium, 4900 Marie P. DeBartolo Way, Santa Clara. 866/448-7849. Shania Twain. Aug. 17, 7:30 p.m. Country superstar Shania Twain will make a stop in San Jose as part of her first North American tour in more than a decade. Prepare for a night of sing-a-longs, featuring hits like “You’re Still the One,” “From this Moment On” and “Man! I Feel Like a Woman!” Tickets $47.50-$148. SAP Center, 525 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose. 866/448-7849. R5. Aug. 18, 7 p.m. If you haven’t heard of R5 yet, you will soon. The young poprock band on the rise has a fresh new album, called “Sometime Last Night,” which features a number of high-energy anthems, including the dance-ready “Let’s Not Be Alone Tonight.” Tickets $37.50. City National Civic, 135 W. San Carlos St., San Jose. 408/792-4111. Diana Krall. Aug. 19, 7:30 p.m. Fivetime Grammy-winning jazz pianist and vocalist Diana Krall has sold more albums than any other female jazz artist of the last 30 years. Her latest, “Wallflower,” features fresh covers of classic songs by Bob Dylan, the Eagles, Elton John, and more. Tickets $59.50-$129.50. The Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Road, Saratoga. 408/998-8497. Dierks Bentley. Aug. 21, 7 p.m. Since bursting onto the country music scene in 2003, Dierks Bentley has put out eight albums and 12 No. 1 songs. Touring in support of his latest album, 2014’s “Riser,” Bentley will share the stage with up-andcomers Kip Moore, Maddie & Tae and Canaan Smith. Tickets $31.25-$56. Shoreline Amphitheatre, 1 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View. 800/745-3000. Gloria Trevi. Aug. 22, 8 p.m. Mexican pop diva Gloria Trevi presents a high-energy showcase featuring a variety of love songs that she says have transformed her life. Tickets $41-$61. City National Civic, 135 W. San Carlos St., San Jose. 408/792-4111. Kelly Clarkson. Aug. 23, 7 p.m. “American Idol” diva Kelly Clarkson is stopping by Mountain View in support of her forthcoming album, “Piece by Piece.” The Grammy Award-winning vocalist will be joined by a cappella superstars Pentatonix and singersongwriter Eric Hutchinson for a night of pop sing-a-longs. Tickets $20-$99.50. Shore-
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