Everybody
Loves Darlene
In the early 1960s, Love was the glue that
held Phil Spector’s Wall of Sound together,
singing on hits like “He’s a Rebel,” “Da
Doo Ron Ron,” and the classic “Be My
Baby.” After 50 years of singing backup
vocals for a “who’s who” in pop-music
history, Love is finally having her
moment. In 2015, the supportive
singer released “Introducing Darlene
Love,” a collection of original songs
written by A-listers like Bruce Springsteen,
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Joan Jett and Elvis Costello, and soon after
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this Town.” Founded by Rocker, Brian
Setzer and Slim Jim Phantom, the Stray
Cats were music video pioneers at the infancy
of MTV, brought rockabilly music
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to the top of the charts and remain a radio
staple and karaoke classic. Performing solo,
Rocker continues to bring retro rhythms to
fans worldwide. March 9, 7:30 p.m. Tickets
$59–$66. Carriage House Theatre, 15400
Montalvo Road, Saratoga. 408/961-5858.
she became a near-household name for her
show-stealing role in the Oscar-winning
documentary “20 Feet from Stardom.”
Feb. 9, 7:30 p.m. Tickets $15–$30. Bing
Concert Hall Studio, 327 Lasuen St.,
Stanford University. 650/724-2464.
Lee Rocks
This Town
The aptly named Lee Rocker made
his mark singing, playing, spinning
and rocking his giant upright bass
in the legendary music group Stray
Cats. That Grammy-nominated group,
which sold nearly 10 million albums
worldwide and garnered 23 gold and
platinum certified records worldwide,
produced indelible hits like “Rock
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in Show
After graduating from Santa Clara University, Stephanie Lam
embarked on a thriving career in fundraising, but also realized
that her true passion was painting. Lam pursued a path
in pet portraiture—a subject near and dear to her heart.
Telling the stories of devoted dogs, cherished cats, and a full array
of creature companions through paintbrush and oil paint became
the South Bay native’s calling. Join the award-winning artist as
she walks you through
her process for creating
a dynamic animal painting.
Apply newly learned
techniques to creating a
tribute to your very
own beloved “best
friend.” March 24
and 25, 10 a.m. to 4
p.m. Triton Museum
of Art, 1505 Warburton
Ave., Santa Clara.
408/247-3754.
24 & 25
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