MONDAY
>> If you’re not high-tailing it to the Maryland end of the Orange line to see the Redskins take on the Vikings, you may want to pay the Black Cat’s backstage a visit to see The Whigs. This trio from Athens, GA has been called the “best unsigned band in America” by Rolling Stone. $8, 9 p.m.
>> The haunting, violin-driven alt country of the Black Swans is coming our way. Catch these boys from Columbus, Ohio as they stop into The Red and The Black tonight. $8
>> Or, if none of that’s hit the mark yet, head to Iota for tonight’s get sweaty and dance option, with Marah‘s always appealing live show. $13, 8:30 p.m.
TUESDAY
>> DCene is abandoning their summertime rooftop home and bringing their concert series in doors. This week at DC9, they’re featuring The Alphabetical Order, Even So, and Kali Celeste. $7
>> The Kennedy Center’s (free!) Millenium Stage is featuring the infectious rock of North Carolina’s Ben Davis this week.
>> Peter Walker, label-mate of alt favorites Silversun Pickups and La Rocca, brings his SoCal charms to the 9:30 Club, as he opens for Brothermandude and Starsailor. $15
