Dr. Lonnie Smith

>> If you’ve never seen Chicago blues king Buddy Guy in concert, then you best make your way down to Wolf Trap tonight because at 72 years old, he’s still one of the best performers around. Tickets to the 7:30 p.m. show are $22-$40.

>> Dr. Lonnie Smith, the turban sporting master of the Hammond B-3 organ, begins a four night stand at Blues Alley on Thursday. Tickets to the daily 8 and 10 p.m. sets are $25 + $12.50 minimum/surcharge.

>> The Black & Tan Fantasy Band, led by Thievery Corporation bassist Ashish Vyas and drummer Jerry Buscher (French Toast, Fugazi), plays every Thursday at the 18th Street Lounge from 6 to 8 p.m.

>> Saxophonist Perry Conticchio leads a quintet this Friday at Jazz in the Garden. A former doctor, Conticchio left his practice to become a full time jazz musician. His group will include trombonist and Three Stars alum, Reginald Cyntje. 5 p.m. Free

>> Three Stars alum Will Rast leads his smokin’ 11-piece funk big band, The Funk Ark, this Friday at Comet. 9 p.m.

>> HR-57 will feature regulars Rhythminic Accents (Fri.) and saxophonist Antonio Parker (Sat.) this weekend. The music runs from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. $12

>> Trumpeter Marcus Printup has performed as a sideman with many jazz stars, ranging from Betty Carter to the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra. He’ll lead a group this Friday and Saturday at Twins Jazz. Call 202-234-0072 for set time and cover information.

>> Charles Covington, Jr., is a professor of music at the Peabody Conservatory and will be playing at the Millennium Stage on Saturday. His credits include B.B. King, Sonny Stitt, Chuck Berry, and others. 6 p.m. Free