MONDAY
>> Performing as Phosphorescent, Matthew Houck (right) dropped his latest effort, Pride, at the end of last month. Reviews for the album have been glowing for the Southern-bred multi-instrumentalist. He’ll be making an appearance at the Black Cat with the help of his touring band. 9 p.m., $10.

>> With an album titled Heavy Deavy Skull Lover, you’d be right to guess that The Warlocks aren’t exactly members of a pep squad. Still, their ability to create sonically rich music makes them an intriguing band to follow. They’ll be paying the Rock and Roll Hotel a visit along with Darker My Love. 8 p.m., $12.

>> From the 1940s to the 1960s The Palladium was the home of New York City's finest mambo bands and dancers. The Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra, led by pianist Arturo O'Farrill, and the Ballet Hispanico will pay tribute to that establishment with a program of music and dance called "Palladium Nights" at the Kennedy Center Concert Hall. 8 p.m., $15-$45.

TUESDAY
>> Their full-length album, One Not One, hasn’t hit stores yet but Nashville’s Paper Rival has created some buzz with their EP. Their introduction to audiences continues with a D.C. stop at the Rock and Roll Hotel with opening acts The Color Fred and Pink Spiders. 7 p.m., $10.

>> British rocker Ian Ball of Gomez fame is trying his hand at a solo career with Who Goes There. Ball finished the album while on tour with his primary band this summer, and looks to pick up where Gomez’s How We Operate left off. At 9:30 Club, 8:30 p.m., $25.

WEDNESDAY
>> Dr. Dog’s current release, We All Belong, caught the ear of the folks at Rolling Stone, Entertainment Weekly, and People, all of whom heaped piles of praise on the Philadelphia quintet. In the final stretch of a tour to support this last album, they’ll make a stop at the Rock and Roll Hotel with opening acts Delta Spirit and Emily Lacy. 9 p.m., $12.

>> The atmospheric simplicity of Tom Brosseau will be on full display at the 6th and I Historic Synagogue. Brosseau’s album Cavalier featured the vocalist/guitarist successfully transferring his live show’s energy to a studio recording. 7 p.m.

>> New Jersey-based Steel Train has been building a repertoire for a while now. While at the Black Cat, they’ll be promoting their latest, Trampoline, and a new sound that draws from their love of blues, psychedelica, and pop in addition to their personal struggles. 9 p.m., $12.

THURSDAY
>> Their first album of new material since Hurricane Katrina ravaged their hometown, The Subdudes’ Street Symphony offers commentary on the state of New Orleans matched with the trademark hybrid musical stylings of that city. Their mixture of blues, rock, and Cajun will be at the State Theatre in Falls Church. 7 p.m., $20.

>> Can't make it to the annual Festival in the Desert in Northern Mali? Then head over to Lisner Auditorium, which will be featuring Malian traditional guitarist Vieux Farka Toure (son of the late great Ali Farka Toure) and Tinariwen, a band of musicians from the Sahara who meld North Malian guitar stylings with blues, middle–eastern, reggae and rock influences. 8 p.m., $15-$45.

FRIDAY
>> It’s been over six years since he last had a properly released album, but crooner Bilal (left) has still managed to catch people’s attention with some of his latest material. Too bad it was illegally leaked and now his label is threatening never to let the refined product see the light of day. Regardless, his Black Cat performance should be noteworthy. 9 p.m., $22.

>> If you’re in to Celtic music with a punk feel, Casey Neill is your man and he’ll be at The Saloon. On his latest album, Brooklyn Bridge, the Portland-by-way-of-New York singer-songwriter teamed with legendary Scottish fiddler Johnny Cunningham shortly before Cunningham’s death. No cover.

>> We’ve told you about Deleted Scenes many times before (***). These locals take their show to the Velvet Lounge where they’ll be joined by Payola Reserve and Parachute Musical. 8 p.m., $7.

>> Six piece band White Rabbits use their energetic delivery to mask the sometimes dark nature of their songwriting. It’s a little deceptive but serves them well as they perform at the Rock and Roll Hotel in support of their well-received Fort Nightly debut. 8 p.m., $12.

>> So much for retirement. Everyone’s favorite street hustler-turned-rapper-turned-CEO, Jay-Z, will be performing in support of his American Gangster album at Love. When his Baltimore show was announced, it took about two minutes to sell out. That being said, early arrival is highly suggested. 9 p.m., $40/$100.

SATURDAY
>> Former Crooked Fingers member Barbara Trentalange will be performing at The Red and The Black with backing by a female drummer. It’s just not a concert, though. Trentalange is taking time to raise awareness about a Seattle-based non-profit. 9 p.m., $8.

>> DJ Oji and DJ Pope are mainstays on the Baltimore house music scene. They'll be making their way down I-95 to celebrate the release of their joint effort, House of Love, at Five. 9 p.m., $10.

>> The Houston-based Leroy Thomas & the Zydeco Roadrunners keep audiences moving with traditional, speedy zydeco and then they slow things down with waltzes and country covers. Tonight they'll be doing so at Glen Echo Park. The gig is the last zydeco show from promoter Ellen Wicker of Crawfish Productions, who had been bringing bands to town for 15 years (and teaching folks how to spin and twirl to the accordion and rubboard led sound). Ellen says another promoter will grab the torch and keep the zydeco events happening at Glen Echo. Dance Lessons (partners not necessary): 8 p.m., Music: 9 p.m.-midnight, $15.

SUNDAY
>> Fresh off touring with the New Pornographers, Three Stars alum Benjy Ferree and Fugazi-loving cellist Amy Domingues (right) from Garland of Hours come home for a special show at Galaxy Hut. 9 p.m, $5.

>> DJ Dredd returns to the Black Cat with his "Vs.” series. This time it's a three-way battle between Michael Jackson, Prince, and Rick James. Wow. That's about all we can say. 9 p.m., $12.

>> Yamato: Drummers of Japan, utilize 40 drums including a 6 foot in diameter one made from a 400 year-old tree. They'll be pounding their staccato beats at Lisner Auditorium. 7 p.m., $15-45.

The photos of Matthew Houck, Bilal, and Amy Domingues were taken from their respective MySpace pages. Amanda Mattos, Andrew Wiseman, and Steve Kiviat contributed to this week's agenda.