Photo from the 2007 Fort Reno Summer Concert series by M.V. Jantzen

MONDAY
>> If you happened to join us for Unbuckled 7, you’re already familiar with v:shal kanwar, a local fixture in the burgeoning global electronica scene. He’ll be joining the kindred spirits in Hypnotic Gurus for a decidedly South Asian-centric night of local music at the Black Cat’s backstage. $10, 8 p.m.

>> It’s the first night of Fort Reno’s summer concert series, which means that summer has officially arrived in D.C.! Spend the evening in the park, safe from arsenic and surrounded by the sweet sounds of Olivia Mancini and the Housemates, New Rock Church of Fire and Evolution. Free, 7:15 p.m.

TUESDAY
>> A little bit blues, a little bit Americana and a little bit Rock ‘n’ Roll, Washington state’s The Lonely H recall classic rock revivalists like Dr. Dog, Kings of Leon and the White Stripes. At DC9 with Redline Addiction, Sikamor Rooney and The Fif. What is this, terrible band names night or something? $8, 9 p.m.

WEDNESDAY
>> In many ways, 1994 marked the peak of radio-friendly alternative rock. While it’s not likely that you’ve forgotten that year’s hit singles from Nirvana, Weezer, Green Day and Soundgarden, chances are slightly slimmer that you remember “Possum Kingdom”, a bizarre little number from Forth Worth, Texas act The Toadies. If by chance you do remember the Toadies fondly, they’ll be previewing material from their forthcoming third LP at the Black Cat. With Lions, $15, 7 p.m.