The Sun City Girls also rise.

Too much time on your hands? Guitar Hero III and Gossip Girl not doing it for you? Have I got some high-quality musical fun for you.

Maria Taylor
The Omaha, Neb., songstress strips it all down for her latest release, the digital EP Savannah Drive, while teaming with Now It's Overhead's Andy LeMaster. Wed/9, 9 p.m., $12-$14. Bottom of the Hill, 1233 17th St., SF. (415) 621-4455.

Sun City Girls and Charles Gocher Tribute
Alan and Richard Bishop keep picking up kudos for their acoustic performances - Will Oldham recently praised their recent Slim's show. This time around they present a 40-minute film of Charles Gocher’s videos, The Handsome Stranger. Thurs/10, 9:30 p.m., $13-$15. Maxwell’s, 341 13th St., Oakl. www.maxwellslounge.com

Flobots
Poppy hip-hop with a distinctly Anticon-influenced approach from a Denver, Colo., combo that mixes earthbound verses with violin, trumpet, and a live rhythm section. Who knows, they might even let you ride on their "Handlebars." Sun/13, 8 p.m., $13-$15. Slim's, 333 11th St., SF. (415) 255-0333.

The Police and Elvis Costello and the Imposters
Oh, the fussing, the fighting, the feuding. If you're a Police fan, you take a breath and then race to see the reunited cops of the pops. And is it a crying shame that Elvis Costello is opening for the Police - or does it mean a must-see? Mon/14, 7:30 p.m., $40.50-$225.50. Shoreline Amphitheatre, 1 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View. (650) 541-0800. July 16, 7:30 p.m., $40.50-$225.50. Sleep Train Pavilion, 2000 Kirker Pass, Concord. www.ticketmaster.com