MONDAY
>> Memphis has quite a reputation of producing some our country’s greatest musicians. Head over to DC9 tonight to see if glam rockers Esque can keep up the tradition with Study In Her and Dawn of Man. $8.
>> Son of Nun is a high school teacher from Baltimore who’s using his music to change the world. His single “Fight Back” was chosen to be included on the second volume of the Peace Not War compilation and “Free Palestine” is featured in NPR’s Open Mic Favorites. Tonight he will be spreading his positive message at the Black Cat with Flex Mathews. $6, 9 p.m.
TUESDAY
>> Back at work, and looking to relax after the long weekend? New York based acoustic soul singer Jonah Smith will be at Jammin’ Java tonight with blues duo Scrapomatic. $10 advance/ $12 at the door, 8 p.m.