The Scissor Sisters

MONDAY
One of the few break out acts of New York’s early aughts explosion, The Scissor Sisters have had quite a successful run since breaking through with their 2004 self-titled album. Though the band’s popularity in the States has waned some, their penchant for the outre glitter and glamor of the 70s club scene arguably helped spawn a monster here just a few years later. The band will do its best to inject some pizazz into the stuffy DAR Constitution Hall. With DJ Sammy Jo. $38.50, 7:00 p.m.

>> 9:30 Club: Tears for Fears, Wainwright. $45, 7:00 p.m.

>> Wolf Trap: Train, NeedToBreathe (note: this lack of word separation is the band’s preference, not ours). $30-45, 8:00 p.m.

TUESDAY
While many regarded this year’s Shame, Shame as a sleeper in an otherwise excellent catalog, Dr. Dog‘s live presence continues to get stronger with each visit. The band has outgrown the modesty of a venue like Iota, but tonight, lead singer Scott McMicken will perform solo for what is sure to be a shambolic, memorable performance consisting of Dr. Dog tunes (one assumes, anyway) along with a preview of his forthcoming collaboration with friend Mike Visser. $12, 8:30 p.m.

>> Wolf Trap: Rodrigo y Gabriela, Xavier Rudd. $25-40, 8:00 p.m.