MONDAY

>> In 1966, the Electric Prunes sang “I Had Too Much to Dream (Last Night).” Tonight they’ll hearken back to those psychedelic garage rock times at the Black Cat. Locals (Sounds of) Kaleidoscope, who are as much aficionados of parentheticals as the Prunes, kick things off. 8 p.m., $15.

>> D.C.’s loose organization of folk-leaning bands, known as The Federal Reserve Collective, presents shows on the first Monday of the month at Iota. Tonight it’s Unbuckled alums and former DCist tour diarists These United States, along with Three Stars alums Greenland. 8:30 p.m., $5.

TUESDAY

>> Chodska Vlna, a Czech band, will add bagpipes to their otherwise standard guitar and drums rock approach at the Embassy of the Czech Republic, 3900 Spring of Freedom Street, NW. 7:30 p.m., reservations required. Call 202-274-9100 ext. 167.

>> The parade of parenthetically inclined bands continues! Detroit’s Was (Not Was) are best known for their 1988 pop hit “Walk the Dinosaur,” but David Was, Don Was, Sweet Pea, Sir Harry and various guests were mixing bizarre lyrics with edgy R&B and reaching an audience with cuts like “Out Come the Freaks” and “Wheel Me Out” circa 1980. Now they’re back with their new album, Boo, which they’ll likely feature heavily at the Birchmere. 7:30 p.m., $35.

>> Eli Paperboy Reed & the Tru-Loves will be wailing retro blue-eyed soul at DC9. 8:30 p.m., $8 advance, $10 at the door.