Modanna and other can't miss shows

The thermometer might say it's cooling down as summer gives way to fall. But your ears will relay a different story.

Yes, fans are in store for another blistering hot fall season of live music in the Bay Area, with several top rock, pop, R&B, country and hip-hop stars heading our way over the next few months.
Thousands will be drawn to the marquee annual festivals and concert events, most notably San Francisco's Hardly Strictly Bluegrass (Oct. 2-4; www.hardlystrictlybluegrass.com), Treasure Island Music Festival (Oct. 17-18; www.treasureislandfestival.com) and the Bridge School Benefit concerts at Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View (Oct. 24-25; www.bridgeschool.org). There are also countless treasures to be found at the area's intimate clubs, from Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse in Berkeley to Don Quixote's International Music Hall in Felton, among many others.

There's too much to account for, but five can't-miss shows this fall.

AC/DC: Sure, Angus Young might be a bit of a one-trick pony. Yet his rapid-fire blues-rock riffs have helped make AC/DC one of the best-selling acts of all time, with worldwide album sales of more than 200 million. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame group is touring in support of a new album, "Rock or Bust," yet the real draw is the chance to hear the classic cuts, such as "Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap," "High Voltage" and, best of all, "Shoot to Thrill." Details: 7:45 p.m. Sept. 25; AT&T Park, San Francisco; $59.50-$110; www.ticketmaster.com.

Madonna: It's been a long time since she's released an album that mattered. Still, Madonna -- even on an off night (or tour) -- is never less than fascinating on stage. She's one of the most influential entertainers of the last 40 years, who basically drew up the blueprint for the modern-day dance-pop diva. Isn't it time to stop settling for imitators and go see the real deal instead? Details: 8 p.m. Oct. 19; SAP Center, San Jose; $40-$355, www.ticketmaster.com.

Hot Summer Night: Granted, an event with "summer" in the title isn't an ideal candidate for a fall music preview. But check out the great lineup -- LL Cool J, Bell Biv DeVoe, Salt-N-Pepa, Naughty By Nature, MC Lyte and Case. These are classic R&B acts you shouldn't miss, no matter the season. The show is presented by local radio station 102.9 KBLX-FM. Details: 4 p.m. Sept. 6; Concord Pavilion; $35-$135; www.livenation.com.

How the West Was Won: Snoop Dogg is a deserving headliner. Yet the No. 1 reason for attending this show is Schoolboy Q, who is one of the genre's rising stars. Q should appeal to fans of Kendrick Lamar, who is one of his partners in the hip-hop collective Black Hippy. The bill also includes two local legends, E-40 and Too Short, as well as other talents. Details: 6 p.m. Oct. 9; Shoreline Amphitheatre at Mountain View; $29.75-$132; www.livenation.com.

 

Source:http://www.mercurynews.com/music/ci_28678018/fall-pop-2015-ac-dc-madonna-and-other