Monday
>> The New Pornographers made Rolling Stone’s "Best Songs of 2007" with "Myriad Harbour" off Challengers, and Austin’s Okkervil River has been getting a lot of attention for the addictive single, "Our Life is Not a Movie or Maybe", off their August release The Stage Names. This two night indie power pop set at the 9:30 Club is sold out, but there are quite a few for sale on Craigslist. 7 p.m. P.S. Sommer is so sorry for being wrong about whether Neko Case would be with the band here in D.C. We are told now that SHE WILL be there tonight and tomorrow, despite having missed at least one date earlier on this tour.

>> Former Stabbing Westward frontman Christopher Hall formed The Dreaming back in 2002, and after a slew of online EPs, the L.A.-based industrial rockers have finally released their first full length album, Etched in Blood, this past January. They'll be shaking up the Black Cat tonight with Vera Mesmer, and Half Past My Sin. $10, 9 p.m.

Tuesday
>> The Last Town Chorus is a predominantly one-woman act. Megan Hickey and her lap steel bring a unique and emotional sound both to the stage and TV, as her cover of David Bowie’s "Modern Love" was featured on an episode of Grey’s Anatomy. Tonight she will be at Iota. $12, 8:30 p.m.

>> Hailing from Portland, Oregon, Casey Neill & the Norway Rats fuse punk rock with Celtic folk, and this eclectic combination has received praise from rock legend Steve Earle, who said, "These are songs with stories well told. This is what its all about." Go see what they are all about for yourself at the Black Cat’s backstage with opener Little Pink. $8, 9 p.m.

Wednesday
>> The West Coast invades the 9:30 Club tonight with an indie-pop favorite and a rising star. San Diego-based Grande Ole Party, toured with Rilo Kiley last fall, and now this spring they’re bringing their funk infused rock across the country with Oakland’s Rogue Wave, who have released three full length albums and been featured on numerous soundtracks. You can also catch Rogue Wave in advance of their show tomorrow night on The Late Show with David Letterman.

>> This Saturday is Record Store Day. Celebrate and support your local shops by checking out the weekly DJ night, Beyond, featuring a showcase from some of D.C.’s record store managers. This extended happy hour takes place every week in April, in the Upstairs lounge above Skewers and Café Luna restaurants. Also, if you haven’t already, check out our interactive guide to the area’s indie record shops. 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Thursday
>> ESA, a community service sorority at George Washington University, will be holding their Second Annual Battle of the Bands to benefit St. Jude Children's Hospital tonight at the Marvin Center Continental Ballroom. The event will feature The Fighting Janes, The White Hat, Kill Lincoln, Roma Condor, and Famous Corners. $3 before $5 at the door, GWorld accepted. 7 p.m. doors.

>> Tally Hall's show tonight at DC9 is a must-see this week. While they may be playing one of D.C.'s smaller venues, this band from Ann Arbor Michigan is on the path to big things. The Boston Herald says they wear "their influences on their sleeve, blending vintage Beastie Boys with snarky new wave and Beatles-y psychedelia with uncommon ease." They just re-relased a touched-up version of their album, Marvin’s Marvelous Mechanical Museum on April 1, and will be sharing the stage tonight with The Republic Tigers.$12, 8:30 p.m.

Friday
>> Early '90s pop-punk sensations The Ataris will be perform this Friday night at Marymount University’s Lee Center with Virginia-based Burn the Ballroom. The released their 5th studio album, Welcome the Night, last February and has been creating quite a buzz ever since. $12 for Marymount students, $20 for public.

>> Admiral Bailey, a popular Jamaican dancehall artist in the '80s, is back. He will be performing on a bill with Tonto Irie and Anthony Malvo at Zanzibar.

>> Another Grey's Anatomy-boosted artist (and of Old Navy commercial fame with "The Way I Am") makes her to to D.C. this week. Ingrid Michaelson will be performing with full band this Friday night at GWU's Lisner Auditorium with Ari Hest and April Smith and the Great Picture Show. $20, 8 p.m.

Saturday
>> The Child Ballads with frontman Stewart Lupton (formerly lead singer of Jonathan Fire*Eater) are releasing their new album Cheekbone Hollows on April 15, and will be playing a CD release party tonight at Comet Pizza and Ping Pong. The band is schedules to tour with British indie rockers, The Kills, this May. $10, 10 p.m.

>> New York's The Forms will be at The Rock and Roll Hotel tonight touring off their 2007 self-titled release. Spin magazine describes them as, "Layers of towering melody with a touch of psychedelia." They'll be sharing the stage with Cloud Cult, Exit Clov, and The Beanstalk Library. $10, 9:30 p.m.

Sunday
>> The Green Apple Festival takes place this Sunday on the National Mall. This pre-Earth Day celebration includes a long line-up of musicians scheduled to perform, including The Roots, Will.i.am and Neyo. FREE, 12 p.m.

>> Finish off your week -- or should we say "begin" your week -- with upbeat punk-pop set headlined by Philadelphia's The Starting Line at the 9:30 Club. They’ll be accompanied by equally energetic rockers Steel Train and New York based Bayside. $18, 7 p.m.

Steve Kiviat contributed to this week's agenda.

Photos from MySpace.com/OkkervilRiver, MySpace.com/TallyHall, and MySpace.com/Williamofficial.