Santana, Nicks Among Stars in Greek, Universal Seasons

A four-night stand by Santana, three-night engagements by Vicente Fernandez, Juan Gabriel and Michael Flatley’s “Lord of the Dance” and a double bill of Stevie Nicks and Boz Scaggs are among the highlights of the Greek Theatre and Universal Amphitheatre seasons, both of which begin subscription sales on Sunday.

Santana, inducted this year into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, will be at the Greek Aug. 13-16; Flatley’s dance extravaganza will be there Aug. 25-27.

Gabriel takes over the Universal Amphitheatre Oct. 16-18, with Fernandez taking the stage there Nov. 13-15.

Nicks, going her own way after the phenomenal success of last year’s Fleetwood Mac tour, joins Scaggs at the Universal Amphitheatre in July.

Both the Greek and Universal offer advance order plans, with first seating priority going to those selecting six shows and second to orders of four.

Information: the Greek, (213) 480-7575; Universal, (213) 252-8497.

At the Greek: Isley Brothers, April 3; Youth at the Greek, April 29; Erykah Badu, May 3-4; Reggae Sunsplash, May 23; the Moody Blues, May 29-30.

Tribute to Israel’s 50th birthday, featuring Marvin Hamlisch and Theodore Bikel, June 7; Stylistics/Dramatics/Chi-Lites, June 12; War, June 14; Phil Collins Big Band, June 15; Mary Chapin Carpenter, June 26.

Michael Bolton and Wynonna, July 1; Tom Jones/Little Richard/Solomon Burke, July 2; Peabo Bryson and Roberta Flack, July 18; ‘70s Slow Jam, July 31 and Aug. 1.

The Dells, the Impressions and others, Aug. 2; Brian Setzer Orchestra, Aug. 8; Santana, Aug. 13-16; Grand Funk Railroad, Aug. 21; the Rippingtons, Aug. 23; “Lord of the Dance,” Aug. 25-27.

Viva El Mariachi ‘98, Sept. 5; Clint Black, Sept. 12; Collin Raye and Patty Loveless, Sept. 19; Maldita Vecindad and Aterciopelados, Sept. 26; KRTH Legends of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Oct. 3; Blues Traveler, Oct. 30; and Joe Cocker, TBA.

At Universal: Amy Grant, April 3; Shaolin Kung Fu of China, April 5; Mary J. Blige and Usher, April 9-10; Power ‘98, a gospel show, April 11; LeAnn Rimes and Bryan White, April 25; Madness, April 26; Los Fabulosos Cadillacs and Cherry Poppin’ Daddies, April 28; Andre Rieu, April 29.

Master P’s “I Got the Hookup” comedy show, May 1; “Rock en Espan~ol,” May 2; Cristian, May 9; Loreena McKennitt, May 13; Kings of Comedy, featuring Steve Harvey and others, May 23; Jose Luis Rodriguez, May 30.

Motown’s 40th anniversary show, featuring the Temptations, Four Tops and others, June 5; Alabina, June 13; Air Supply and Rick Springfield, June 14; Guitars and Saxes, featuring Richard Elliot and others, June 20; the Chieftains and Sinead O’Connor, June 24; Def Comedy Jam, June 26; Duran Duran, June TBA; Motley Crue, June TBA.

Jaguares, July 3; Vince Gill, July 10-11; Chicago and Hall & Oates, July 22-23; Yes, July 24; Stevie Nicks and Boz Scaggs, July TBA.

Reventon Super Estrella, Aug. 1; the B-52’s and Pretenders, Aug. 4-5; Julio Sabala, Aug. 7; Backstreet Boys, Aug. 8; James Taylor, Aug. 11-12; Marco Antonio Solis, Aug. 15; Blues Music Festival, Aug. 16; Garrison Keillor, Aug. 19.

Ballet Folklorico de Mexico de Amalia Hernandez, Sept. 18-20; Latin Jazz Festival, Sept. 26; Michael W. Smith, Oct. 2; Tower of Power, Oct. 3; Juan Gabriel, Oct. 16-18; La Banda Elastica sixth anniversary concert, Nov. 1; Vicente Fernandez, Nov. 13-15; Julio Iglesias, Feb. 19-20; Smokin’ Grooves, TBA.