Wye Oak’s Jenn Wasner will perform as Flock of Dimes at the Black Cat on Thursday. Photo by Francis Chung.MONDAY
Ben Claassen one of the area’s most recognizable cartoonists and his clever paintings have adorned the walls of Galaxy Hut for some time. Tonight he has an art opening at the Hut with local acts The Torches and Third Channel present to add some sound to the celebration. $5, 8:00 p.m.
TUESDAY
The Sweater Set’s songs of love and heartbreak pair charmingly eclectic instrumentation with a classical appeal. As such, expect their annual Valentines’ Day show at Dunes Gallery to be equal parts romantic and playful. They’re even making free cupcakes for the occasion. $10, 7:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY
He’s helped write hits for Linda Ronstadt and The Eagles and collaborated with Jackson Browne and J.D. Souther is still writing and recording new material. He’ll be at the Barns at Wolf Trap tonight. $25, 8:00 p.m.
U Street Music Hall: Moombahton Massive XII with Nadastrom, Sabo, Heartbreak, Munchi and Jen Lasher. $12, 9:00 p.m.
Zola Jesus. Photo by Francis Chung.THURSDAY
Nika Danilova has already brought her experimental electro-meets-industrial music to the District a few times, but in case you’ve missed her previous appearances, the woman who goes by Zola Jesus will be at U Street Music Hall for an early show. Talk Normal opens. $15, 7:00 p.m.
Black Cat: Flock of Dimes (Jenn Wasner of Wye Oak), Other Colors, Foul Swoops. $10, 8:00 p.m.
DC9: O’Brother, Junius, Black Clouds. $10 in advance/$12 day of show. 7:00 p.m.
FRIDAY
We interviewed Lissy Rosemont of The Junior League Band when she was eight months pregnant in September and tonight the new mother and twangy chanteuse will make feet stomp at the Rock and Roll Hotel with Holy Ghost Tent Revival and the John Lee Experience. $12, 8:00 p.m.
SATURDAY
Now that the 9:30 Club and Black Cat are presenting occasional shows at U Street Music Hall, you may see more shows like this early show with long time Philly punks The Dead Milkmen. They may have been tearing up punk clubs prior to a large chunk of DCist staffers exiting the diaper phase but as of last year’s showing in Austin, their sets still prompted copious stage diving. $18, 7:00 p.m.
SUNDAY
Former Crazy Horse and E Street band guitarist Nils Lofgren has been a staple of Washington area music for decades. We’re taking bets on how upset the WAMMIE crew is that he’s got an acoustic show going on at the @ Birchmere opposite their awards show tonight. $45, 7:30 p.m.
