MONDAY
>> It's a bit of a hike out to Hanover, but if seeing one of country music's more seasoned badasses sounds appealing on this President's Day, David Allan Coe will be playing for the 21+ crowd at Cancun Cantina. 5 p.m. $25.

>> An easier destination for the Metro-dependent, Iota will be hosting New England folk singer-songwriter and Epic recording artist Howie Day. 8:30pm. $15.

TUESDAY
>> The Monterey Jazz Festival has hosted legendary greats such as Billie Holiday and Dave Brubeck and the 50th Anniversary Tour stops at the Music Center at Strathmore. This year's tour features Benny Green, Derrick Hodge, James Moody, Kendrick Scott, Nnenna Freelon and Terence Blanchard. 8 p.m. $25-$58.

>> If you look in some cross-section of punk, psychedelia and prog, you'll find the Canadian act Black Mountain. They'll be at the Rock and Roll Hotel along with surprise critical darling and recent Jagjaguwar labelmate Bon Iver. 8 p.m. $12.

>> Three up-and-coming DC bands, Black & White Jacksons, Wild Fictions and Cannot Be Stopped have found a new friend in Dream Committee Records, a label particularly focused on local bands. This show at the Black Cat Backstage will also feature the release of Dream Committee Records compilation ...Anything & Everything. 9 p.m. $8.

>> Upcoming singer-songwriter fans are in luck tonight because three talented ones, Jeremy Fisher, Jim Bianco and Brooke Waggoner will all be at DC9. 8 p.m. $10.

>> Although he laments in The Verve Pipe's single, "We were only freshmen," Brian Vander Ark has since graduated from his mid-90s radio alternative band and will put on a solo set at Iota. 8:30 p.m. $12.

WEDNESDAY
>> Congratulations, February 20th 2008, with your slim pickings, you're a complete embarrassment to hump day. But if your Weekly Music Agenda just isn't complete without some metal, local acts Unorthodox and The World That Summer will be at The Velvet Lounge.

THURSDAY
>> Evangelicals, an Oklahoma band with a jones for horror movies have recently become a favorite of music bloggers, nationwide. Check them out at Iota with Headlights before they start to reach Vampire Weekend-like levels of overexposure. 9pm. $10.

>> DJ Name Names normally goes by a title you might be more familiar with — Ian Svenonius. He'll be DJing as part of Bourbon's new weekly dance night, Bohemian Grove.

>> Deerhunter's current hiatus gives the controversial but talented frontman Bradford Cox a chance to tour under his solo and more experimental moniker, Atlas Sound. This stop at the Black Cat Backstage follows the release of his debut Let the Blind Lead Those Who Can See But Cannot Feel. 9pm. $10.

>> Do you really really want to indulge your mid-90s nostalgia. The Spice Girls are coming to The Verizon Center but these girls do not travel lightly so tickets will require some deep pockets. 7:30pm. $72.50-$122.50.

>> Stop! In the Name of Love. Mary Wilson from the Supremes is still singing and will be at Blues Alley through the 24th. Don’t expect Diana Ross to drop by.

FRIDAY
>>The sound of southern rock reigns supreme at the 9:30 Club as southern rockers Will Hoge and Jason Isbell (formerly of Drive-By Truckers) come up north bearing quick guitar licks and backed by The 400 Unit. Dawn Landes opens. $15.

>> Jammin' Java has two options for your Friday night. Early to bed types can enjoy the acoustic sounds that Peter Mulvey has been perfecting over the past 15 years. Those who prefer to stay out later can catch Jim Weider (formerly of The Band) and his Project Percolator which boasts a more atmospheric and groove-driven sound. Kind of a far cry from his arena-rock days. 7pm & $12 at the door for the early show. 9:30pm and $20 at the door for the late show.

>>We're not too terribly shameful in our semi-frequent coverage of Travis Morrison. If for some reason you still haven't witnessed his Prince-style antics or engaging sense of humor in a live setting...or if you haven't really given the All Y'all songs more than a passing listen, you will have that option at the Black Cat Mainstage. Fellow locals Zulu Pearls and The Epochs open. 9pm. $10.

>> Not your standard indie-rock band, Junoon is a Pakistani arena rock band with Sufi Islam lyrics. They will be at the National Geographic Society Grosvenor Auditorium, 1600 M. St. NW with Indian alt-rock/electronica opener Falu at 8 p.m. $35 (202) 857-7700

SATURDAY
>>There aren't too many bands around who list both baroque composer Johann Sebastian Bach and Los Angeles punk legends X as their influence but Brooklyn quartet The Shondes aren't afraid to list both. Openers include yet another Brooklyn act with a flair for the dramatic, Bryan Scary and the Shredding Tears, Murder Mystery and The Positions. 8:30pm. $10.

>>Erratic and entertaining, Daniel Johnston has carved himself a space in the pantheon of indie music greats over the past twenty years. He also rarely tours, so unlike other acts, don't expect to catch a repeat performance at the Black Cat in a few months if you happen to miss him. Benjy Ferree opens. 9pm. $20.

>>For a little friendly musical competition, Must Love Trash and The Alphabetical Order have challenged their friends in The Art of Shooting and Man in Gray to a "NYC vs DC Night" at The Red & The Black. Make the District proud, kids. 8pm. $8.

SUNDAY
>>For those souls brave enough to admit that they're closeted emo/pop-punk fans, the 9:30 Club is your mecca as Silverstein, The Devil Wears Prada, Protest the Hero, and A Day to Remember gather for a veritable convention of bands with slightly amusing names. $17.

Howie Day photo courtesy Epic Records. Bowerbirds photo by Kyle Gustafson.