Brad Linde

Editor’s Note: Given the hazardous weather conditions, we recommend calling to make sure shows are still happening.

>> Unbuckled alum Matt Grason leads his live House band, House of Soul, on Thursday at the Bossa Bistro & Lounge. The group features Three Stars alum Charles Ostle on drums, keyboardist Jon Ozment, and vocalist Rochelle Rice. 10 p.m. $3

>> North Carolina based soul jazz group the Secret-B Sides performs on Thursday night at Twins Jazz. Call 202-234-0072 for set time and cover information.

>> Three Stars alum Thad Wilson assembles some of the area’s finest, including The Young Lions‘ Allyn Johnson, GWU Jazz Director Peter Fraize, and a host of others for a pre-Valentine’s Day big band celebration on Friday at Jazz Night in Southwest. 6 to 9 p.m. $5

>> Local vocalist Akua Allrich cites Sarah Vaughan, Nina Simone, and Miriam Makeba among her influences. Catch this new voice on Friday at Bohemian Caverns. Tickets to the 8:30 and 10:30 p.m. sets are $15.

>> Originally from D.C., vocalist Felicia Carter spent much of the 90s as a recognizable face in Baltimore’s theater and rock scenes. Over the past 10 years, she has established herself as one of the I-95 corridor’s finest jazz vocalists. Carter will be leading a group Friday through Sunday at Twins Jazz, culminating with a special Valentine’s Day set. Sets are at 9 and 11 p.m. on Friday/Saturday, and 8/10 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $15.

>> Two members of Jazz Night’s big band will be leading their regular quartets this weekend at HR-57. Drummer Jimmy “Junebug” Jackson will play on Friday and trumpeter Thad Wilson will perform on Saturday. 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. $12.

>> Violinist Matvei Sigalov is one of the most interesting players on the local scene, combining a deep knowledge of jazz with the music of his Russian heritage. Sigalov will lead his group through 8:30 and 10:30 p.m. sets on Saturday at Bohemian Caverns. Tickets are $15.