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influential alternative groups to come out of
Latin America, spearheading a non-conformist
musical movement with their blending of elements
such as rock, indigenous folk, electronic
and punk music. Tickets $52.95–$58.95. San
Jose Civic. San Jose Civic, 135 West San Carlos
Street, San Jose. 408/792-4111.
Paulina Rubio. Sept. 12, 8 p.m. In support
of Latin superstar Paulina Rubio’s most recent
studio album “Deseo,” she returns to the stage
with her #DeseoTour2019. Her latest album
includes the international hits “Desire (Me
Tienes Loquita)” and “Suave y Sutil” and “Ya
No Me Engañas.” Tickets $45–$75. San Jose
Civic, 135 West San Carlos Street, San Jose.
408/792-4111.
Cake & Ben Folds with Tall Heights. Sept.
13, 7 p.m. Alternative rock stalwarts Cake and
Ben Folds have joined forces for a co-headlining
tour that will get fans rocking out to some
of the biggest hits of the 90s and beyond. Fans
who purchase VIP tickets will get entrance to a
Meet & Greet, Q&A, and Ben Folds will sign
copies of his memoir, “A Dream About Lightning
Bugs.” Tickets $28.50–$99.50. Shoreline
Amphitheatre, 1 Amphitheatre Parkway,
Mountain View. 800/745-3000.
Pentagon. Sept. 13, 8 p.m. K-pop phenomenon
Pentagon is bringing their Prism tour
across the globe and swings into the South Bay.
The Prism tour’s launch followed the release
of Pentagon’s eighth EP “Genie:us” in March,
which was fronted by the single “Sha La La.”
Tickets $45–$60. San Jose Civic, 135 West San
Carlos Street, San Jose. 408/792-4111.
Elton John. Sept. 13 and 15, 8 p.m. Superstar
Elton John is delighting fans with his final
tour called “Farewell Yellow Brick Road.” The
monumental spree of 300 performances spans
five continents. Don’t miss your chance to
sing along with the legend as he rolls into San
Francisco to perform some of his greatest hits.
Ticket prices vary. Chase Center, 500 Terry
A. Francois Blvd., Suite 73, San Francisco.
877/479-7848.
Lights on Festival featuring H.E.R. Sept.
14, 2 p.m. This festival will feature an R&B
driven lineup with performances by H.E.R.,
Jhené Aiko, Daniel Caesar, Summer Walker,
Ari Lennox, Kiana Ledé, DaniLeigh, Melii,
Lucky Daye, Marc E. Bassy, LONR, Tone
Stith, bLAck pARty, and Rayana Jay. Tickets
$50–$125. Concord Pavilion, 2000 Kirker
Pass Rd, Concord. 925/692-2400.
John Mayer. Sept. 16, 7:30 p.m. Known for
a. slew of massive hits, such as “New Light,”
“Gravity,” “Love on the Weekend,” “Heartbreak
Warfare,” “Daughters,” “Waiting on the
World to Change,” “Your Body Is a Wonderland,”
and many more, these “Evening with
John Mayer” concerts will feature two sets of
music spanning his entire recording career (no
opening act). Tickets $59.50–$175. Chase
Center, 500 Terry A. Francois Blvd., Suite
73, San Francisco. 877/479-7848.
KISS with David Garibaldi. Sept. 16,
7:30 p.m. The “End of The
Road” tour is KISS’s last, and
they want to go out with a
bang of generosity. Artist
David Garibaldi opens
by creating three
paintings, with the
last depicting KISS
just before they hit
the stage. The band
signs each painting
which is put online
for an auction benefiting
local charities
in the cities they tour.
Tickets $39.50–$250.
Oracle Arena, 7000 Coliseum
Way, Oakland.
510/569-2121.
Zac Brown Band.
Sept. 20, 7 p.m.
This down-home
country band has
racked up legions
of dedicated fans with six studio albums along
with two live albums, one greatest-hits album,
and more. They have also charted 16 singles
including power ballads and toe tappers
like “Chicken Fried,” “Toes,” “Highway 20
Ride” and “Free.” Caroline Jones will also
perform. $40–$108. Shoreline Amphitheatre,
1 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View.
800/745-3000.
Death Cab for Cutie. Sept. 20, 7:30 p.m.
The multi-Grammy-winning band performs
at a unique winery amphitheater for one night
only. The alternative rockers have been putting
a voice to existential angst for 20 years,
and their latest album is still making moody
waves. Ticket prices vary. The Mountain Winery,
14831 Pierce Road, Saratoga.
408/741-2822.
John Nakamatsu. Sept. 21,
7:30 p.m. Noted Bay Area native
and Cliburn Gold Medal winner
Jon Nakamatsu headlines the
opening concert for Steinway
Society—The Bay Area’s 25th
Anniversary Season. The concert
is also the inaugural performance
of the annual Frieda Ann Murphy
Memorial Concert Sponsored
by MTAC, Santa Clara
County Branch. Tickets $40–
$60; student rush and senior
discounts available. McAfee Performing
Arts & Lecture Center
20300 Herriman Ave, Saratoga.
408/990-0872.
Bryan Adams. Sept. 21, 8
p.m. Celebrating the 30th
anniversary of his seminal
1984 album Reckless,
Bryan Adams comes to
entertain South Bay fans.
Performing all the album’s
hits, including “Run to
You,” “Somebody,” “Heaven,”
“Summer of ’69” and
more. The multi-platinumselling
artist will be reliving
his glory days
and you can sing
along to all the soft
rock power tunes.
Tickets $28.53–
$133.53. Shoreline
Amphitheatre, 1
Amphitheatre Parkway,
Mountain View.
800/745-3000.
Janet Jackson. Sept
21, 8 p.m. Janet Jackson
has built a career
so groundbreaking
and iconic that she’s
carved out a legacy as
one of the pioneers of
modern pop. She has
explored social issues,
Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, Sep. 6, Concord Pavilion; Polynesian Festival
and Aloha Outrigger Races, Aug. 18, Santa Cruz Wharf
Jimmy Pardo, Aug. 15–17, Rooster T.
Feathers, Sunnyvale