Okay, when we suggested that the Femi Kuti show was sold out, it's because these evil ticket websites won't let you buy tix day-of-show. What's up with that? Anyway, we'll hold off on such declarations in the future. Still, we got there early and grabbed some sweet seats in the balcony. Not great for dancing, but perfect for watching the pageantry of the performers and digging on the music. Plus we were sitting next......

Our concert picks for the week of 7/28-8/3. This week offers you chances to see spanking new UK rockers, hiphop's underground acts and chart-toppers, and yet another show by Tegan and Sara. We love those cute lil' Canadians, but how many times have they played San Francisco this year? Tonight starts early with a free performance by Nine Black Alps at Amoeba. The young lads of the UK's band-of-the-moment will rock you later at Popscene......

Special "overpowered by funk" edition... Okay, we're going to the Femi Kuti show at the Fillmore thanks to the benificence of George Kelly. Thanks, George! Look for our review of the sold-out show tomorrow. But really, that's just part of the hottness tonight -- the eleventh annual North Beach Jazz Festival and the third annual Rare Groove Festival will also connect you to your roots and get your rump shakin'. So if you like......