Akua Allrich performs a jazz cabaret at Signature Theatre this week. (Image courtesy of Signature Theatre)

TUESDAY, AUGUST 21

D.C. native Akua Allrich has set herself apart in the local jazz scene by creating her own fusion of blues, soul, and pan-African sounds. In her performances this week for Signature Theatre’s annual cabaret, she’ll honor the jazz legends that came before her, singing the works of Bessie Smith, Billie Holiday, Nina Simone, and others. (Signature Theatre, Show 8:30 p.m., also performs Wednesday-Saturday, all ages, accessible venue, $38).

The Alash ensemble specializes in Tuvan throat singing, a music style from central Asia characterized by low, guttural singing. (Check out one of their highly-produced music videos set in gorgeous landscapes for a taste.) Their performance hews to Tuvan cultural traditions, but Alash also imbues their music with western elements. Hear it for yourself at Rhizome on Tuesday. Rhizome, show 8 p.m., $20, all ages, inaccessible venue)

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22

You know how in the movies the kids always tell their parents they’re going to the library, and then go to punk shows or do other stuff their parents wouldn’t like? This summer, it technically wouldn’t be a lie to do both: The DC Punk Archive, which collects and preserves fliers, posters, recordings, and zines related to the city’s punk history, is hosting the second of its three-concert series of local bands on the rooftop of the Woodridge Library. Catch a performance from sort-of-St. Vincent, sort-of-Dirty Projectors electro-queer duo Stronger Sex and neo-soul Peace & Body Roll Duo BOOMscat. (Woodridge Library, show 6:30 p.m., FREE, all ages, accessible venue).

It’s no big mystery why Kenny Chesney has managed to stay at the forefront of the country music scene. Yes, his songs are crowd-pleasing earworms that are almost always about the beach (seriously: there’s “No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problems,” “Beer in Mexico,” “When the Sun Goes Down,” and “Summertime“), but we’re really just waiting for him to write a song called “All About the Four Months I Was Married to Renée Zellweger.” Keep your fingers crossed for details on his beachside—of course—wedding at this outdoor concert. (Merriweather Post Pavilion, show 7:30 p.m., $50-$349, all ages, accessible venue).

Three years ago, it was easy to say that Shooter Jennings was following in the footsteps of his outlaw country star father, Waylon (He even played his dad in 2005’s Walk the Line). Then came his 2016 album, Countach (For Giorgio), which saw Shooter honoring the work of electronic composer Giorgio Moroder in a country-disco hybrid. At this City Winery show, he’ll share songs from his latest album Shooter, released earlier this month—a return to his country roots, but with plenty of hypnotic sounds. (City Winery, show 8 p.m., $22-$35, all ages, accessible venue).

THURSDAY, AUGUST 23

After the mixed response to their 2016 album We’re All Gonna Die, Dawes decided to follow it up with an album that, as lead singer Taylor Goldsmith (the future Mr. Mandy Moore) told Rolling Stone, says, “I just don’t care anymore. This is who I am.” That’s the guiding idea behind Passwords, which finds the band blending their folk-rock with some ’80s synth sounds. Hear it for yourself when the band plays Wolf Trap, with Shovels & Rope and Joseph opening. (Wolf Trap, 7:30 p.m., $30-$55, all ages, accessible venue).

On the 10th anniversary of the release of its covers album, Thing of the Past, San Francisco-based psych-rock outfit Vetiver revisits the set of tracks from Hawkwind, Townes Van Zandt, and other 60s-70s acts. D.C. shoegazers Cigarette and local one-woman band Margot MacDonald join them at this concert. (Union Stage, show 8 p.m., $20, all ages, accessible venue).

FRIDAY, AUGUST 24

Frankie Valli may be the last of the original Four Seasons who’s still performing the old hits, but that doesn’t mean the 84-year-old (!) performer is taking the stage at Wolf Trap solo. He’s joined on tour by a new group of Four Seasons, tasked with hitting notes quite as high as his on “Sherry,” “Who Loves You,” and, well, pretty much every single other Four Seasons song, too. (Wolf Trap, show 10 p.m., $30-$75, all ages, accessible venue).

Friday’s show at Songbyrd, titled ¡Muevelo!, is technically free, but you’re may want to bring along money anyway: All donations will benefit families separated at the border, with the help of the ACLU of D.C. and CASA DC. Catch performances from local musicians including electronic artist Vicunyah, futuristic hip-hop artist Kotic Couture, Baltimore DJ Trillnatured, salsa DJ duo Leon City Sounds, and Colombian band La Colombopercutiva.
(Songbyrd, doors/show 10 p.m., 21+, inaccessible venue, donation).

Zion y Lennox are best known for playing well with others. The reggaeton duo has collaborated on songs with Enrique Iglesias, J Balvin, and dozens of other Latin artists. See them on their own, er, together, on Friday. (Echostage, 9 p.m., 18+, $30-$35).

SATURDAY, AUGUST 25

Brad Paisley found success near the beginning of his career with “I’m Gonna Miss Her,” a song about choosing fishing over his wife. He experienced a (very justified) dip in popularity when he released “Accidental Racist,” a song about how he doesn’t understand why the Confederate flag is racist. And now, in what feels like final piece of the complaining dad trifecta, his latest album includes the song “selfie#theinternetisforever,” about how annoying selfies are. Get crotchety with him at Jiffy Lube. (Jiffy Lube Live, show 7:30 p.m., $34.25-$89.25, all ages, accessible venue).

Upon its release in May, critics heaped praise upon 7, the, uh, seventh album from electropop duo Beach House. Pitchfork called it “their heaviest and most immersive-sounding album.” Spin claimed it was their “shortest, most accomplished, and confident record.” See what superlatives you might place on it at their Saturday concert. (The Anthem, show 8 p.m., $38-$55, all ages, accessible venue).

Legendary jazz and pop percussionist Sheila E. takes on the Howard Theatre, at a show where she’ll likely pull out some songs from her old friend and collaborator, Prince. (The Howard Theatre, show 8 p.m., $49.50-$79.50, all ages).

SUNDAY, AUGUST 26

To accompany their joint tour, rock bands 311 and The Offspring have something new up their sleeves: Earlier this summer, each band recorded covers of the other’s 1990s songs. 311 took on Offspring’s 1994 hit “Self Esteem,” while Offspring tried their hand at 311’s “Down.” Those versions are streaming, but you can hear the songs from their respective performers at their show, which comes to Virginia on Sunday. (Jiffy Lube Live, show 7 p.m., $21-$91.46, all ages, accessible venue).

MONDAY, AUGUST 27

With a voice that’s a little bit Elvis Presley, a little bit unsettling, it’s no wonder Chris Isaak became a favorite of David Lynch. The director has featured the Australian singer-songwriter’s work in his films Blue Velvet, and Wild at Heart. Hopefully his live show doesn’t lean too Lynchian, see for yourself on Monday. (The Birchmere, show 7:30 p.m., $95, all ages, accessible).