MONDAY:
>> In one of the strongest bills of the summer, the Pixies and Bloc Party (at left) take the stage at Merriweather Post Pavilion. Gates are open at 5:30 p.m.
>> Local rockers Greenland and City-State hit DC9 with Richmond band Conshafter for $6.
TUESDAY:
>> Arlington punk quartet Four Letter Lies plays with local glam rockers Death By Sexy at the Black Cat. 9 p.m., $5.
THURSDAY:
>> Bloc Party, post sharing the stage with the Pixies, hit the 9:30 Club with a sold-out show. Looks like Craigslist has got some options for you, though.
>> Upbeat Australian electro-popsters Architecture in Helsinki play DC9 this evening; we’ve heard great buzz about this band, so make sure to check out their performance. $7.
>> Wolf Trap Jazz & Blues Festival starts off today and runs through the 19th. Don’t miss acts like Cassandra Wilson, Susan Tedeschi, Buddy Guy and more. Tickets are $20 to $32 in advance, or $22 to $36 the day of show.
SATURDAY:
>> Local indie-rockers Ris Paul Ric (Chris from Q and Not U), Martin Royle (from Washington Social Club), Andy Zipf (read our interview with him here), and the Gena Rowlands Band perform a fundraiser concert for Miriam’s House at the Black Cat tonight. It’ll certainly be worth your $8. 9:30 p.m.
>> The Mountain Stage radio show hosts some folk and country acts at the Strathmore Music Center this evening. Performing are Guy Clark, Loudon Wainwright III (father to singers Rufus and Martha), Michael Penn, and alt-rockers Last Train Home. 7 p.m., $28-45. More info here.
>> It’s a local-friendly evening of pure rock at DC9; The Speaks, Run Silent Run Deep, Crashlander and The Cause play tonight for just $8.
SUNDAY:
>> 930 F ST, a documentary about the old 9:30 Club, plays tonight at 8 p.m. at the SilverDocs Festival at the AFI Silver Theater. If you’re interested in the captivating history of one of D.C.’s best venues, it’s a must-see.
What shows will you be seeing this week?
