30 South Bay Accent
CALENDAR
vaudeville-style kitsch. Their uniquely hip
style has established them as a phenomenon
with a massive fanbase, numerous national
TV appearances and proven success with CD
releases. Tickets $29.50- $69.50. The Mountain
Winery, 14831 Pierce Road, Saratoga.
408/741-2822.
Carmel Bach Festival. July 14-28, 8 p.m.
The Carmel Bach Festival opens on the right
foot with a dance-focused fete. Bach’s Orchestral
Suite No. 1 features a French-flavored
peasant dance, lively folk dances, and elegant
minuets. The program continues with
masterworks from Vivaldi, Handel, Mozart,
Beethoven, Wagner, Leonard Bernstein and
more. Ticket prices vary. Sunset Center Theater,
San Carlos at Ninth Street, Carmel.
Corinne Bailey Rae with Special Guest
Goapele. July 17, 7:30 p.m. British singer/
songwriter/musician Corinne Bailey Rae shot
to stardom with her self-titled No. 1 UK
debut album in 2006, featuring the global
hits “Put Your Records On” and “Like A Star.”
Catch her with local soul singer Goapele,
known for her poetic lyrics and impeccable
timing. Tickets $29.50- $69.50. The Mountain
Winery, 14831 Pierce Road, Saratoga.
408/741-2822.
Seal. July 19, 7:30 p.m. Known for his
husky baritone and classic songwriting, Seal
has seen success across numerous genres of
music for more than 20 years. His smooth
vocal delivery on hits like “Crazy” and “Kiss
from a Rose” cemented his status as a formidable
singer. Seize the chance to experience
his warm, charming voice in person. Tickets
$69.50- $189.50. The Mountain Winery,
14831 Pierce Road, Saratoga. 408/741-2822.
Jake Shimabukuro. July 20, 7:30 p.m.
Renowned for his fast finger work, Shimabukuro
is a Hawaiian-born American ukulele
virtuoso. Already popular in Hawaii and
Japan at the start of his solo career in the
early 2000s, Shimabukuro garnered worldwide
fame in 2006, when a video of him
playing “While My Guitar Gently Weeps”
was posted on YouTube and went viral.
Tickets $29.50-$69.50. The Mountain
Winery, 14831 Pierce Road, Saratoga.
408/741-0291.
Keith Urban with Kelsea Ballerini.
July 20, 7:30 p.m. Country heartthrob
and Grammy Award-winner Urban comes to
the South Bay to make his mark. Embarking
on his extensive Graffiti U tour this summer
with country-pop rising star Kelsea Ballerini,
Urban will perform fresh new tracks from his
upcoming album of the same name. Tickets
$40.25-$104.25. Shoreline Amphitheatre,
1 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain
View. 650/967-4040.
Paramore with Foster the
People. July 21, 7 p.m.,
This tour celebrates
Paramore’s “After
Laughter” album,
released last summer.
It hit No 1.
on Billboard’s Top
Rock Albums
chart, featuring
singles
like “Hard Times,” “Fake Happy” and “Rose-
Colored Boy.” They are joined onstage by altpop
hitmakers Foster the People and Jay Som.
Tickets $25-$79.50. Shoreline Amphitheatre,
1 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View.
800/854-2196.
Retro Futura featuring Belinda Carlisle,
ABC, Modern English, Tony Lewis from
The Outfield and Kajagoogoo’s Limahl.
July 22, 7 p.m. Coming down with a serious
case of ’80s nostalgia? This concert is a veritable
who’s who of upbeat pop music from the
era of endless summers, so bring your dancing
shoes. Tickets $49.50-$89.50. The Mountain
Winery, 14831 Pierce Road, Saratoga.
408/741-0291.
Josh Nelson Quintet. July 22, 1:30 p.m. Born
and raised in Southern California, pianist/
composer/bandleader Josh Nelson has performed
with some of the most respected names
in jazz, including Kurt Elling, John Pizzarelli
and Benny Golson. This show features Kathleen
Grace. Tickets $50-$60. Filoli, 86 Cañada
Road, Woodside. 650/364-8300, ext. 508.
American Idol Live! July 27, 7:30 p.m. The
gold standard of all reality performance TV
shows is rolling into the South Bay for a live
performance. Featuring the show’s top finalists,
this stage show will have you cheering
for your favorites alongside fellow fans. Tickets
$49.50-$89.50. The Mountain Winery,
14831 Pierce Road, Saratoga. 408/741-0291.
TajMo: The Taj Mahal & Keb’ Mo Band.
July 31, 7:30 p.m. Blues legends Taj Mahal
and Keb’ Mo have joined forces to create a
winning collaboration. In fact, TajMo won
a Grammy this year in the category
of Best Contemporary Blues Album.
Catch the winning duo this summer.
Tickets $49.50-$89.50. The Mountain
Winery, 14831 Pierce Road, Saratoga.
408/741-0291.
Theater
JUNE
The Siegel. Through June
17, times vary. In this new
romantic comedy, Ethan
Siegel is in love and about
to ask Alice’s parents for
her hand in marriage. But
there may be a few problems:
Alice and Ethan
broke up two years ago.
That doesn’t stop Ethan,
and he goes on a comedic
journey through
modern love in uncertain
Kevin Nealon, June 15–
16,
Cobb’s Comedy Club, San Francisco
San Mateo County Fair, June 9–17,
San Mateo County Event Center
Let’s Talk YA with Tamara
Ireland Stone and Andrew
Shvarts, June 9, Kepler’s
Books, Menlo Park