Thursday:
>> Nicolay Rook (pictured) may be best known for his work with The Foreign Exchange but he’s an accomplished musician in his own right. He’s on the road with Raleigh, NC-based jazz trio The Hot At Nights, with whom he recorded an EP titled, Shibuya Session EP. They’ll be performing two shows this on this date at Bohemian Caverns. $15 in advance. 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Friday:
>> Local act Educated Consumers are holding a release party for Winning Winter at the Strathmore Mansion. They’ll be joined by Grammy-nominated artist Kokayi. $10 in advance. 8 p.m.
Saturday:
>> The Sol Power All-Stars are back together again for to supply a health serving of funky music from the African diaspora. Eighteenth Street Lounge is the venue. $TBA. 9:30 p.m.
Sunday:
>> It’s Super Bowl Sunday but the guys of Bone Thugs-n-Harmony won’t be relaxing on the couch. The Cleveland rappers will be at the 9:30 Club performing a late show. $25. 10 p.m.
Monday:
>> Gaining a good deal of publicity as one of the more fashionable rappers to come on the scene in a while, Brooklyn-based Theophilus London is on the road in support of his debut full-length, Timez Are Weird These Days. His D.C. stop entails a show at the 9:30 Club. Check back Monday for our interview with him. $20. 7 p.m.