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Concerts of the week: Gloria Trevi, Richard Thompson

- — Jim Harrington, Staff

’ a lot going on this week Area — especially at the n San Francisco. Here are ncert picks. or a Trevi: Known for such popu ar offerings as “Cómo Nace el rso” and “Una Rosa Blu,” is Latin pop superstar has sold more than 5 million albums during a career that stretches back to the ’80s. Trevi performs Friday at the SAP Center at San Jose. Karol G is also on the bill. Details: 8 p.m.; $39.95149.95; www.ticketmast­er. . Richard Thompson: Catch one of the best guitarists on the planet tonight at the Fillmore in San FranThomps­on cisco. is also a wonderful s nger-songwriter, responsibl­e for suc gems as “Don’t Sit on My Jimmy Shands,” “Shoot Out the Lights” an , es of all, “1952Vincen­t Black Lightning.” Eliza Gilkyson opens the show. Details: 8p.m.; $36.50; www. livenation.com. ie Martinez: The electropop artist behind such popular tunes as “Sippy Cup,” “Mrs. Potato Head,” “Cry Baby,” “Dollhouse” and “Pity Party” supports the sophomore offering “K-12” at the Fox Theater in OakWednesd­ay. land on Lauren Ruth Ward opens the show. Details: 8p.m.; $40.50, $56; www.ticketmast­er.com. Peter Hook and the Light: Hook was a member of the genius postoutfit punk Joy Division — aka, one of the greatest bands ever — as well as the hugely influentia­l synthgroup pop New Order. Hook will be performing from the catalog of both those acts when he leads the Light into the Fillmore in San Francisco on Friday. Details: 9 p.m.; $32.50; www. livenation.com. Tom Morello: The mighty guitarist — who will surely one day be enas shrined a member of Rage Against the Machine in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame — performs Tuesday at the Fillmore in San Francisco. The show comes on the heels of Rage Against the Machine announcing it will reperform unite to a handful of shows in spring 2020. Also on the bill is 93Punx featuring Vic Mensa. Details: 8p.m.; $35, www.livenation.com.

 ??  ?? Gloria Trevi performs Friday at the SAP Center at San Jose. GETTY IMAGES
Gloria Trevi performs Friday at the SAP Center at San Jose. GETTY IMAGES

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