Comet Gain plays the Black Cat Backstage on Wednesday night.

MONDAY
>> The Brian Jonestown Massacre have done their best to immortalize themselves in rock ‘n’ roll lore. But whether that’s been a success or a failure seems to matter little to the band’s delusional frontman, Anton Newcombe, and his merry band of classicist psych-rock purveyors. Their music has occasionally touched some pretty great heights, but so often lapses into a mildly entertaining round of spot-the-influence. Still, come to tonight’s 9:30 Club show for the psych or come to see if Newcombe launches any particularly interesting tirades — should be interesting. $20, with The Flavor Crystals. Doors at a family-friendly 7 p.m.

TUESDAY
>> Kicking off an awesome three nights at the Black Cat this week is a 7″ record release party for John Davis’s power pop puritans, Title Tracks. Don’t get us wrong — we loved Georgie James and all, but this latest Davis project might even be more tuneful than his last. Plus, they’re playing with Three Stars alums Pash, as well as Authorization. Doors open at 9 p.m. $8 at the Backstage.

>> With Husker Du and Sugar under his belt, is there any local rock treasure greater than Bob Mould? Hard to argue there. He’s doing a special acoustic set at the Birchmere, and he’s bringing none other than ex-Blake Baby Juliana Hatfield in support. $25, doors at 7:30 p.m.