New Kids on the Block:
The legendary boy band has reunited for a major tour, 8 p.m., Oct. 10, HP Pavilion, San Jose, $35-$75, 925-685-TIXS, 415-421-TIXS, 510-625-TIXS, www.hppsj.com.
Randy Jackson Presents America’s Best Dance Crew Tour:
“American Idol” judge cashes in on dance craze, 7:30 p.m., Oct. 11, Paramount, Oakland, $42.50-$57.50, 510-465-6400, www.paramounttheatre.com.
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By Jim Harrington
The hot-and-heavy concert schedule might end with the summer months in some parts of the country _ but not in the Bay Area. So, get set for another sensational week of live music, and other types of artistic fun, by the Bay:
1, Carlos Santana
Some years back, my colleague Tony Hick and I came [...]
Journey, Heart, Cheap Trick:
Three times the classic-rock fun, 7:30 p.m., Sept. 27, Shoreline Amphitheatre, Mountain View, $29.50-$125,925-685-TIXS, 415-421-TIXS, 510-625-TIXS, www.ticketmaster.com.
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By Jim Harrington
The triple bill of classic rockers Journey, Heart and Cheap Trick is arguably the least hip tour of the year.
In order to attend the bands’ show Wednesday night at the Sleep Train Pavilion in Concord, I basically had to refund all the cool-music-guy points I’ve scored by going to the last 10 Noise [...]
I didn’t make the This Land is Your Land festival at the Sleep Train in Concord, because I was (still am) down in Monterey for the Jazz Festival. I received one post from a concert-goer who hated the show. Hopefully, others enjoyed it more than he did. (I’ll include his negative reaction below.)
If you went [...]
The Legendary Rhythm & Blues Revue: Featuring Tommy Castro Band, Kenny Neal, Magic Dick and Janiva Magness:, 8 p.m., Sept. 19, Fox Theatre, Redwood City, $25, 650-369-4119, www.foxdream.com.
My Morning Jacket: The buzz on this rock band: You got to see them live, 7:30 p.m., Sept. 19, UC Greek Theatre, Berkeley, $39.50, 925-685-TIXS, 415-421-TIXS, 510-625-TIXS, www.apeconcerts.com.
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The pairing of the Counting Crows and Maroon 5 looked iffy on paper, but it turned out to be a winner on Thursday night at the Sleep Train Pavilion.
Sure, both bands specialize in delivering radio-friendly pop-rock hits. Yet that’s where the similarities end. The Crows are a real rock band, one that is always re-working [...]
By Jim Harrington
John Steinbeck and Woody Guthrie were two of the greatest artists of the 20th century. The issues that they often addressed in their art, unfortunately, are still very relevant in 2008.
“It strikes me, as I’m sure it’s become aware to everyone else, that we are coming on to really hard times – possibly [...]
Judy Collins and Leo Kottke: Famed singer-songwriter teams with guitar wizard, 8 p.m., Sept. 12, Fox Theatre, Redwood City, $45-$75, 650-369-4119, www.foxdream.com.
Squeeze: Tuneful pop band known for such songs as “Tempted” and “Black Coffee in Bed,” 8 p.m., Sept. 12, Grand Ballroom at the Regency Center, San Francisco, $45, 925-685-TIXS, 415-421-TIXS, 510-625-TIXS, www.ticketmaster.com.
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(I’m cooking up a major story on this show - interviewing everyone from Thom Steinbeck to Sheryl Crow. I’ll post it when it’s done. But, for now, here’s the official press release:)
This Land Is Your Land
A Tribute to John Steinbeck, Woody Guthrie and the American Spirit
Saturday, September 20th at 2pm
Sleep Train Pavilion at Concord
Featuring performances [...]
