MONDAY
>> Don’t be fooled by the picture. That isn’t Trent Reznor and his ever-changing group of touring musicians. It’s Greg Dulli’s pals and labelmates Afterhours, and they’ll be playing DC9 with Cedars. Expect tons of sex, drugs, rock and roll and Italian accents. Bravissimo! $8, 8 p.m.
TUESDAY
>> Hailing from Derry/Donegal on the northwest coast of Ireland, Claire Sproule has been playing guitar and writing songs since she was 14. She lists Tom Waits as an influence and that’s enough for us to think she’s cool. She’ll be performing with Foy Vance at Jammin’ Java, and admission is free. Hooray for free stuff!
>> Say Hi to Your Mom will be playing one last show in support of their 2006 album, Impeccable Blahs. Say “hi” to the band at the Rock and Roll Hotel with +/- and Bishop Allen (who DCist talked to before their appearance at the DAM! Fest last year). $10/$12, 8 p.m.
