MONDAY
>> Magic Christian (ex Flaming Groovies/Blondie/Plimsouls) come east from San Fran with a brand of jangly surf rock. Local rockers The Differents bring the noise with guitarist Andy Prezkop (furious with the licks and the wah peddle). Their singer reminds us of Modest Mouse’s Isaac Brock. $10, 9:30 p.m., Velvet Lounge.

>> You’ll have two chances to see Johnson’s Crossroads play their “bent acoustic country.” First, a Monday show at Iota in Arlington and then a second show at D.C.’s Velvet Lounge on Tuesday. Moses Atwood opens. $10, 8:30 p.m., Iota.

TUESDAY
>> Beginning on Tuesday, a five-night stretch of SOLD OUT shows by hometown heroes Thievery Corporation at 9:30 Club. Better check Craigslist.

>> Get your Americana at the Velvet Lounge, courtesy Johnson’s Crossroads with Moses Atwood, Don Chambers & Goat, and Ugly Purple Sweater at Velvet Lounge. 9:30 p.m.