Monday: Long before its Starship iteration, with all its associated abominable number one hits, the band called Jefferson Airplane (pictured) released some of the greatest psychedelic rock anthems of the late 1960s, fueled in part by the guitar and bass work of D.C. natives Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady. The two left the Jefferson collective to work on their blues side project, Hot Tuna, full-time, an undertaking they’ve continued to today. The duo play an acoustic and electric show tonight at the Birchmere. Seating is limited, and tickets are $27.50.

Tuesday: The little Wal-Mart bouncing smiley face has paid a visit to Black Cat and slashed ticket prices in some clever animated way that probably involves reducing the health insurance plans of venue employees. Happily, this means you can see two of the most entertaining D.C. acts around for a below-minimum-wage price of $5. The Lucky Bastards play a range of styles, varying from foot-stomping funk jams to the melodious side of indie, while The Sentiment bring the high-energy rock, complete with flamboyant frontman and shows that inevitably degenerate into drunken melees.

If that’s not your style, we heartily recommend a visit to Jammin’ Java for the Columbia Heights based alt-country group, The Dullards. $8.

Wednesday: Swing definitely had its big moments in the 90s, but we’ve still never been able to figure out how Brian Setzer got a spot alongside Mick and Keith, Elvis Costello, Tom Petty, and (also perplexing) Lenny Kravitz on the Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp episode of The Simpsons. But, if swing can get Heather Graham dancing with Jon Favreau, it must have some extraordinary powers worth looking into. Do your own research Wednesday night at the 9:30 Club, when Setzer brings his orchestra to the D.C. $40.

Or, head back to Jammin Java again for the radio-friendly rock of DC band Army of Me, playing with Here’s a Hint nemesis Pepper’s Ghost. You might even catch a glimpse of Catherine or Amanda, DCists and Vienna-natives, home for the holiday. $10.