MONDAY
>> His life is brilliant. His love is pure. And if you want to hear British pop singer James Blunt call you “beautiful” in person at the 9:30 Club tonight with The Boy Least Likely To, you’re going to have to try your luck on Craigslist, because this show is sold out.
>> Iota hosts a triple 80’s Brit pop, garage rock inspired lineup with DCist Three Stars alum, The Bonapartes, with Metropolitan and The Third Programme. 8:30pm, $10.
TUESDAY
>>The Birchmere welcomes Texan Delbert McClinton, winner of the Grammy for Best Contemporary Blues Album for his latest Cost of Living, with opener Billy Sheffield. 7:30pm, $45.
>> New York based rocker Fred Shaffer, who’s had his music featured on several movies and tv shows including “The Station Agent,” “The Shield,” and “UFC,” will play the Velvet Lounge with indie duo Looner.
