Here’s a trio of shows that should be on Bay Area music fans’ radars:
Jeff Lynne has one of the best songbooks in rock ‘n’ roll history – one that includes “Can’t Get It Out of My Head,” “Strange Magic,” “Evil Woman,” “Do Ya,” “Sweet Talkin’ Woman” “,” “Mr. Blue Sky” and so many other winners from his glory days with the Electric Light Orchestra. And this might just be your last chance to hear him perform these songs live in Northern California when he brings the Over and Out tour to the Golden 1 Center on October 23rd. The ELO concert at the Chase Center in Septemberwe can safely say that it is well worth going to Sacramento to see this tour. Showtime is 8pm and Jeff Lynne’s ELO tickets start at $66, ticketmaster.com.
The acclaimed Jamaican artist has been delighting reggae fans since the 1970s. The singer is best known for his work with the legendary group Black Uhuru, which he led from 1977 to 1984. However, he has also delivered scores of well-received solo albums. Rose will perform on October 18 at Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley. DJ Sep opens the concert. Showtime is 8pm and Mykal Rose concert tickets is $42.73 in advance/$48.91; sweetwatermusichall.com.
The Northern Irish folk outfit has delivered a number of hit records over the years, including two offerings — 2015’s “As Family We Go” and 2018’s “Good News” — that have each reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Christian Albums chart. Rend Collective is also known for having very enjoyable live shows. But don’t just take our word for it—go see the band when they bring their Feel-Good Folk tour to Church on the Hill in San Jose on October 20th. Showtime is 7pm and Rend Collective concert tickets starting at $19.50, tprlive.co.
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