MONDAY
>> Lissy Rosemont, front woman for the D.C.-based folksy bluegrass band Junior League, will be performing solo tonight at the Black Cat’s backstage with Rose and Stella Schindler. Kick back and relax with the soothing sounds of this talented young banjo player and her very Norah Jones-esque vocals. $8, 9 p.m.

>> Shoghaken brings traditional Armenian folk music (think Asian and Turkish/middle-eastern styles) played using some unique instruments to the Saint Mark Presbyterian Church at 7:30 at 10701 Old Georgetown Rd. in Rockville.

>> The Laptop Orchestra, a Japanese outfit that sends sho/mouth organ sounds through computers, will be programming their sounds live at 7:30 at the Kennedy Center Theater Lab in a sold out performance.

>> Without the Jam's main songwriter/vocalist Paul Weller, From the Jam may not be just like seeing everyone's fave late '70s mod-pop-punk outfit. But instrumentally, with 2/3 of the original trio, it may sound pretty much like they once did. Stranglers vocalist Hugh Cornwell opens this nostalgic evening at 7:30 p.m. at the Birchmere. $27.50.

TUESDAY
>> Remember the Butthole Surfers? You can relive your favorite psychedelic rock moments from the ‘80s and ‘90s at the Rock and Roll Hotel as Gibby Haynes (pictured) returns to channel the intensity and intricacy of their shows through America’s youth. The Surfers frontman will join School of Rock All-Stars as part of the Paul Green School of Rock Guest Professor Series, which enables the school's most promising young musicians to perform with legends of the rock world. $15, 8:30 p.m.

>> Experimental L.A. rockers Liars have a lot of energy, but a recent injury has been limiting their ferocity. Ever since Angus Andrew threw out his back, it seems he has been delivering his 2008 tour with No Age from a chair. A review of a recent New York performance hints that he’s getting better, or he may just be off his rocker. Catch them tonight at the 9:30 Club. $15.

>> The 8th Annual Flamenco Festival, going on through Friday, Feb. 15, tonight features "Gala Flamenca: Mujeres," three generations of women dancers, with Andalusian singer Diana Navarro. She'll likely add some North African and Middle Eastern touches into the Spanish mix at 8 p.m. at Lisner Auditorium.

WEDNESDAY
>> Wayne Wonder offers poppy Jamaican reggae at the Crossroads in Bladensburg.

>> Toronto-based The Cliks are touring off their soon-to-be-released album, Snakehouse. Often compared to the Pretenders, the band, known for their energetic live performances, has also written their own rock-remix take on Justin Timberlake’s “Cry Me A River”. They will be at DC9 with Michelle Burleson and Mara Levi. $10, 8:30 p.m.

THURSDAY
>> Several options tonight for Valentines Day. First up, two-time GRAMMY nominated Ledisi (Best New Artist and Best R&B Album), will be performing at DAR Constitution Hall, with Lalah Hathaway and Rahsaan Patterson. 8 p.m.

>> We don't know about you, but at DCist we feel that nothing says love like thrashing guitars. To that end, we'll be celebrating St. Valentine at the Black Cat's Backstage with The Shirks, Each Other's Mothers and Problems. $8, 9 p.m.

>> A fair amount of folks must find Cajun dancing a romantic way to spend Valentine's Day, as tonight's show with Louisiana's BeauSoleil at the Barns of Wolf Trap in Vienna, Virginia is sold out.

>> For a V-Day alternative and some radio-friendly power pop, stop by JAXX in Springfield, Va. Pennsylvania’s The Underwater provides the perfect balance of Dan Thomas' melodic vocals and tight instrumentation. Check out this live performance of their single about a broken heart, “Losing Me”. $13, 7:30 p.m.

>> Shouting Japanese Tanka poet Yasuki Fukushima will be uh, pouring his heart out tonight, joined by a pianist at the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage at 6 p.m. for FREE.

>> Lastly, for the last-minute penny-pincher, Rock and Roll Hotel just added a midnight seating to their previously sold out $40 pre-fix dinner for two (includes champagne) with '80s love songs playing all night courtesy Chris Price.

FRIDAY
>> Local folk inspired singer/songwriter Justin Jones has opened for acts such as Jamie Cullum and Old Crow Medicine Show. He was also nominated for or Best New Artist and Best Roots Rock/Traditional Folk Vocalist by the Washington Area Music Association. Tonight Justin will be jamming with The Driving Rain at Iota. With The Moderate and Georgia. $10, 9:30 p.m.

>> Don Omar was once a priest in his native Puerto Rico. Now he's a reggaeton vocalist who is headlining tonight's "el concierto del amor" with El Torito opening at 8 p.m. at the Patriot Center, George Mason U., Fairfax, VA.

>> Gossaye Tesfaye, a 32-year-old singer/songwriter/star from Ethiopia, and his band will be at H2O.

>> Onetime Bethesda sax player Derek Huston may no longer be in the New Orleans-based Iguanas, but this old-school R&B and swamp pop outfit should still sound lively at 7:30 p.m. in the bandstand room of the Birchmere.

SATURDAY

>> Happy Birthday, DC9! Celebrate the club's 4 year anniversary tonight with Three Stars alums Hello Tokyo (who are set to release their first full length album Sell the Stars this April) , plus Leslie and the Ly's, John Wayne Hero, and DJ Dubta. $10.

SUNDAY
>> "Harajuku Evening" is the Kennedy Center's Japanese festival finale that celebrates the Tokyo neighborhood known for its music, style and fashion. The Kennedy Center urges attendees to "Immerse yourself in the latest trends in global street culture and music, including hip-hop, punk, robot DJs, Ura-Hara, Goth-Lolitas, and more." Find out more for free at 6 at the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage. Dressing up Harajaku style is encouraged.

>> Once the Grammy Awards nominated Jethro Tull for best heavy metal band. This year the Wammies have nominated the Evens for best hard rock band. Sadly, the Wammies have not nominated the Gypsy Eyes label for an award, and they don't know of rapper Wale (whom Entertainment Weekly and others have touted). Find out which D.C. musicians (no matter their labeled genre) matter to the Wammie membership at 8 p.m. at the State Theatre in Falls Church.

>> EXPOSURE is hosting a multi-venue (including the 9:30 Club, Rock and Roll Hotel, and DC9) all day series highlighting over 20 local alternative and punk bands. $15, 11 a.m. doors.

Steve Kiviat contributed to this week's agenda. Photos from Kirk R. Tuck - 1990, Myspace.com/WayneWonder4Life,
James D. Floyd.