Spend a magical Sunday afternoon nestled under Oakland's enchanting redwood trees, soaking in the sounds of music!  Join KBLX at the Woodminster Amphitheatre for the 2008 Sundays in the Redwoods Free Outdoor Concert Series presented by the City of Oakland Office of Parks and Recreation and Councilmember Jean Quan.  Admission is FREE!  Visit www.oakland.net.com/parks/sundays for more information.

• October 5th - "Sounds of Inspiration featuring Jon Jang & James Newton, Kathy Copeland & Company, and The Kingdom Travelers
• October 12th - "The Jazz & Neo-Soul Experience" featuring Dwele, Khalil Shaheed & Mo'Rockin Project, Blayze, and the Oakland School for the Arts Jazz Combo

Direct from South Africa, the 30-voice spectacular Soweto Gospel Choir performs an inspirational mix of tribal, traditional and popular African and Western gospel at the Marin Center in San Rafael on Saturday, October 11th at 8pm.  Don't miss the awe-inspiring vocal ensemble.  Tickets are on sale now at 415-499-6800 and all Ticketmaster outlets.  For more information, visit www.marincenter.org.

The 26th Annual San Francisco Jazz Festival presents Mavis Staples on Wednesday, October 15th at 7:30pm at the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre in San Francisco.  For tickets and information, visit www.sfjazz.org.

Mary J Blige and special guest Robin Thicke come the Sleep Train Pavilion in Concord on Saturday, October 18th. For tickets and more information log on to livenation.com.

The 26th Annual San Francisco Jazz Festival presents the Dave Brubeck Quartet on Wednesday, October 22nd at 7:30pm at Davies Symphony Hall in San Francisco.  For tickets and information, visit www.sfjazz.org.

The 26th Annual San Francisco Jazz Festival presents Maceo Parker on Sunday, October 26th at 7pm at the Herbst Theatre in San Francisco.  For tickets and information, visit www.sfjazz.org.

Maxwell comes to the Paramount Theatre in Oakland for one night only on Tuesday, October 28th. For tickets and more information log on to livenation.com.

Morris Day and The Time come to the Grand Ballroom inside the Regency Center on Friday, October 31st at 9pm. For tickets and more information log on to ticketmaster.com.

Enjoy an evening with Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly on Saturday, November 22nd at 8pm at the Paramount Theatre in Oakland with special guest Chrisette Michelle.  Tickets go on sale this Friday, October 10th at all Ticketmaster.com outlets and the Paramount Theatre Box Office.