Hey Static & Blurers,

Another week, another run of shows across the Bay. Orchestral legends. Sweat-soaked chaos. If you weren’t there, we’ve got you covered.

Stewart Copeland’s Police Deranged for Orchestra @ SFJAZZ

“Let’s play some hits!” And they sure did!

From “Message in a Bottle” to “Every Breath You Take,” Stewart Copeland turned SFJAZZ into something bigger than a concert. Part symphony. Part rock. All joy.

Photos & words by Jon Bauer

See the full gallery and read the review here.

Ulrika Spacek @ Rickshaw Stop

“A kind of unpretentious Radiohead… off-kilter enough to keep you guessing.”

Shadowy lighting, hypnotic arrangements, and a set that never sat still.

Photos & words by Roy Scopazzi

Check it out here.

Flamin’ Groovies @ The Chapel

“A repertoire that spans decades and still gets people dancing.”

Nearly 60 years in, this San Francisco band still knows how to throw a proper rock ’n’ roll show.

Photos & words by Petyr Campos

This is what you missed.

Die Spitz @ The Independent

“Feral, unfiltered energy… a room ready to burst.”

Fresh off Coachella, Die Spitz brought chaos, precision, and a whole lot of sweat to a sold-out crowd.

Photos & words by Marc Fong

This way to Marc's photos of the show.

Up Next

A couple of shows the Static & Blur team will be covering. Look for the photos on our socials:

• April 24: Rhye @ August Hall (Jon Bauer)
• April 29: La Dispute @ August Hall (Viviana Mendoza)

And This Week in Bay Area Music History

Journey with us to a simpler time:

Led Zeppelin at the Fillmore - April 24 & 27, 1969

at Winterland - April 25-26, 1969

Madonna AND The Beastie Boys AND RUN DMC at the San Francisco Convention Center - April 23, 1985

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