Wednesday:
>> P.G. County’s Kev Brown (pictured) isn’t one the area’s most visible artists but he’s been one of the best-known, particularly in underground hip-hop circles, for several years. The producer/emcee recently released his second collaboration with LMNO, Selective Hearing, Pt. 2, and will be at the U Street Music Hall for “Woofer Speakerz Wednesday” along with Kaimbr, Sean Born, DTMD, Quartermaine and Roddy Rod. $10, 9 p.m.

>> In the past few years, U.K. artists’ reverence for Motown soul has been on full display with the likes of Amy Winehouse and Duffy. Danish duo Quadron incorporates some of that spirit with a good dose of electronic music. During their D.C. appearance, they’ll be at Liv. $12 in advance/$15 at the door, 9 p.m.

Thursday:
>> R&B vocalist Bettye LaVette‘s career has spanned 40-plus years and doesn’t appear to be slowing down anytime soon. She’ll be at the 9:30 Club. $25, 7 p.m.

>> It’s the last Thursday of the month which means “Afrobeat for Ya Soul” is going down at Bossa with DJ Underdog spinning the tunes. $5, 9 p.m.

Friday:
>> The source of several hits in the last century, quintessential 1990s’ girl group, En Vogue, are slated to be at the Birchmere for two shows. But since Saturday is sold out, this Friday show is your only shot to see them this weekend. $59.50, 7:30 p.m.

>> A constant on the L.A. soulful house music scene, Marques Wyatt will bring his mixing skills to the East Coast for a set at the U Street Music Hall. Free before 11 p.m./$10 after 11 p.m., 10 p.m.