It’s time to get out and see some live music in the Bay Area. Our top recommendations for the week include one of country music’s best singer-songwriters and a can’t-miss show for guitar fans
Kacey Musgraves
The exceptionally talented country/Americana artist just keeps delivering great albums. Musgraves’ latest effort is the pop-flavored “Golden Hour,” which was one of the most universally acclaimed releases of 2018.
The wonderfully witty singer-songwriter, who has been greatly influenced by the work of John Prine, performs Feb. 16 at the Masonic in San Francisco.
Details: 8 p.m.; $39.50-$65; www.livenation.com.
The Nels Cline 4
Cline, who is best known for his work in Wilco, visits the Freight and Salvage in Berkeley with his acclaimed two-guitar quartet on Feb. 17. The band consists of Cline and Julian Lage on guitars, bassist Jorge Roeder and drummer Tom Rainey.
Details: 7 p.m.; $22-$26; www.thefreight.org.
Tribalistas
The Brazilian rock super group, consisting of Arnaldo Antunes, Marisa Monte and Carlinhos Brown, performs a two-night stand, Feb. 16-17, at the Fillmore in San Francisco.
Details: 9 p.m. Feb. 16, 8 p.m. Feb. 17; $63; www.livenation.com.
Ella Mai
The rising R&B star, who reportedly draws much influence from Lauryn Hill, supports her self-titled full-length debut at the Fox Theater in Oakland on Feb. 19. Kiana Lede and Lucky Daye are also on the bill.
Details: 8 p.m.; $29-$39; www.ticketmaster.com.
Source:: The Mercury News – Entertainment
