Online review by SF Chronicle
Under the relentless blaze of the Californian sun, Robyn Hitchcock offered the audience at the Swan Stage a masterclass in classic English pop.

The silver-haired 71-year-old cult musician’s performance included impeccable renditions of beloved songs like the Kinks’ “Waterloo Sunset,” the Beatles’ “Rain” and Pink Floyd’s psychedelic staple “See Emily Play.”

Accompanied by local luminary Kelly Stoltz on drums, Hitchcock also showcased his luscious original pieces, including “Cynthia Mask,” “Madonna of the Wasps” and “Queen of Eyes,” a piece from his Soft Boys era, featuring a duet with Australian singer-songwriter Emma Swift.

Hitchcock’s distinctively quirky humor enriched his set, and witnessing him lovingly reimagine the tunes that defined his career amidst the verdant expanse of Golden Gate Park made it clear why the acclaimed late director Jonathan Demme (“The Silence of the Lambs,” “Philadelphia”) once produced a documentary centered on Hitchcock’s live performance in an empty storefront.

Online review and photos by The Big Takeover
Robyn Hitchcock played a stellar set at the Swan Stage, featuring songs from many parts of his career including “Madonna of the Wasps”, “Queen of Eyes”, and “Element of Light”. His band, featuring bassist Pete Straus and Kelley Stoltz on drums, really shone on the covers, which ranged from “See Emily Play” to “Waterloo Sunset”. Robyn’s voice was strong, his picking impeccable and his wit undimmed as he charmed the crowd in the oppressive afternoon sun.