>> A Place To Bury Strangers bring their surf rock inflected shoegaze (with just a hint of Echo and The Bunnymen) to the backstage at the Black Cat. Airiel opens. 9 p.m., only $7. >> Georgie James plays an acoustic set at DC9 tonight during the ShervinFoto Book Release Party. Shervin Lainez' Happy Accidents documents 25 D.C. bands over the past 2 years. The book comes with a compilation CD or 12 tracks from... more ›

MONDAY >> Fiending for some good ol' bluegrass and Americana? San Francisco's The Pine Box Boys will be delivering just that at the Red and the Black tonight. With two drinks tonight, you'll also be served free beans and rice. We suggest some whiskey to wash it all down. Or, The Whale and Revival open. 9:30 p.m., $8. >>Enjoy the slightly cooler weather by taking in Georgie James, Perfect Souvenir and Brandon Butler at Fort... more ›

This is for all of those musicians out there. You've only got a few more days to get your submission in for the third annual Six Points Music Festival, showcasing live music at venues throughout the D.C. area April 6 - 8. Get those tracks loaded onto MySpace, pony up your $5, and enter for your chance to play at this very cool festival. Participating venues include DC9, Iota, Jammin' Java, Rock N Roll Hotel, Staccato Lounge, The State Theater, Strathmore, Velvet Lounge, Whitlow's, Clarendon Grill, Galaxy Hut and more. You've got until this Sunday (January 15) to send in your submissions. For more information, visit www.sixpointsmusicfestival.com. more ›