Here are a trio of shows that should be on Bay Area music fans’ radars:
Jeff Lynne has one of the greatest 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 those songs live in Northern California as he brings the Over and Out Tour to Golden 1 Center on Oct. 23. Having just seen the ELO concert at Chase Center in September, we can confidently say that it’s well worth the drive to Sacramento to see this tour. Showtime is 8 p.m. and Jeff Lynne’s ELO tickets start at $66, ticketmaster.com.
The acclaimed Jamaican artist has been delighting reggae fans since the 1970s. The vocalist is best known for his work with the legendary group Black Uhuru, which he fronted from 1977 to 1984. Yet, he’s also delivered scads of well-received solo albums. Rose performs on Oct. 18 at Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley. DJ Sep opens the concert. Showtime is 8 p.m. and Mykal Rose concert tickets are $42.73 advance/$48.91; sweetwatermusichall.com.
The Northern Ireland 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” — which have each reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Christian Albums chart. Rend Collective is also known for putting on highly enjoyable live shows. But don’t just take our word for it — go see the band when it brings its Feel-Good Folk Tour to the Church on the Hill in San Jose on Oct. 20. Showtime is 7 p.m. and Rend Collective concert tickets start at $19.50, tprlive.co.
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