Lenka. Photo by Kristin Burns, from Lenka’s MySpace page.

TUESDAY
>> Two members are better than none as Gary Louris and Mark Olson from alt-country act The Jayhawks come to the Birchmere. 7:30 p.m., $25

>> Andy Zipf, who we interviewed almost four years ago, still meanders around town playing his moody indie pop songs, and we still continue to support this. He’ll be with a full band at the Black Cat backstage. 9 p.m., $10.

WEDNESDAY
>> No, smoky songstress Sara Bareilles didn’t win that Grammy on Sunday. But as consolation, she’s sold out the Birchmere. 7:30 p.m.

>> It seems like Philly act Hoots & Hellmouth just came through here with their bluegrass-inspired, romping, stomping, are-you-sure-these-guys-aren’t-from-Tennessee? show. Not that we’re complaining. This time through they’re at the Rock and Roll Hotel. 8 p.m., $10

>> Lenka Kripac, the lead singer/songwriter from Aussie band The Decoder Ring, will be at DC9 performing under her first name, Lenka. Lenka’s solo material sounds less post-rock (although the influence is still there) and more experimental, recalling Bjork more than Godspeed You! Black Emperor 18+, 9 p.m., $10 in advance, $12 day of show.

>> Excellent Virginia singer/guitarist Erin McKeown gives the best reason in some time to make the trip out to Vienna. The pint-sized singer’s energy is utterly infectious and her jazzy sass will provide for for great entertainment and better songs at Jammin’ Java. 8 p.m., $10.