TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8

Kentucky native Kelsey Waldon has an outlaw spirit and rock-infused country sound that may remind listeners of a recent Americana darling: Margo Price. Waldon’s third album, the just-released White Noise/White Lines, comes with a cosign from another vivid storyteller, John Prine, who put the record out on his label Oh Boy Records. Songbyrd Music House. 7 p.m. doors. 8 p.m. show. $12. All ages, inaccessible space.

The names Pig’s Blood, Bleeding Out, Skullshitter, and Brainpan should clue you into the kind of music these four bands make. Another clue: This concert is at Atlas Brew Works, which has become D.C.’s home for heavy metal (and its many subgenres). Now it’s up to you to choose which Atlas beer to pair with each band’s set. 7 p.m. show. $12 (cash only). 21+, accessible venue.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9

Fans of Chris Thile’s radio/variety show Live From Here may recognize Madison Cunningham as one of Thile’s frequent duet partners from the series. In August, the 22-year-old Cunningham stepped out on her own with debut album Who Are You Now, which finds the singer-songwriter making rootsy folk and pop music that sounds timeless but never dated. DC9. 7:30 p.m. doors. 8 p.m. show. $12. All ages, inaccessible space.

Husband-and-wife folk duo Shovels & Rope—Michael Trent and Cary Ann Hearst—released their latest album By Blood in April. The record finds the band embracing a more electrified sound on such songs as “I’m Comin’ Out” and “The Wire” (neither is to be confused with Diana Ross’ anthem or Haim’s breakout single, respectively). 9:30 Club. 7 p.m. doors. $30. All ages, accessible venue.

When he’s not feuding with Tomi Lahren on Twitter or revolutionizing breakfast sandwiches, homegrown rapper Wale has been working on his next album, Wow… That’s Crazy, which is due later this month. Fans can get a preview by streaming his afro-pop-infused new single, “Love & Loyalty,” or by coming out to his show at the Fillmore Silver Spring. 7 p.m. doors. 8 p.m. show. $39.50. All ages, accessible venue.

Avril Lavigne is in the midst of her first tour in five years, supporting comeback record Head Above Water, which finds the ’00s pop-punk singer embracing a more mature sound while detailing her struggle with Lyme disease. Longtime fans will be happy to know “Sk8er Boi” and “Complicated” are still on her tour’s setlist. The Theater at MGM National Harbor. 8 p.m. show. $50.50-$60. All ages, accessible venue.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10

Northern California bred acts Con Brio and Lyrics Born recently released a pair of collaborative singles—“Sundown” and “Mistakes”—and have teamed up for a joint tour. Those two collaborations pair Con Brio’s high-energy funk and soul sound with Lyrics Born’s distinctive raps and production style. The Hamilton. 6:30 p.m. doors. 7:30 p.m. show. $19.50-$24.50. 18+, accessible venue.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11

In May, Georgia-based jam band Perpetual Groove released a self-titled album that marked the group’s first proper record in a decade. The album’s seven songs find singer-guitarist Brock Butler getting personal over a mix of low-key rock songs, upbeat electronic tracks, and potential jam vehicles that should materialize at 9:30 Club. 8 p.m. doors. $20. All ages, accessible venue.

Like her self-titled debut, Bedouine’s June release, Bird Songs of a Killjoy, puts the focus firmly on Azniv Korkejian’s ethereal, pleasing vocals. While most of the album’s songs feature sparse, acoustic backing, “Dizzy” builds a wall of sound, eventually evolving into a, well, dizzying array of jazzy textures. Songbyrd Music House. 7 p.m. doors. 8 p.m. show. $15-$17. All ages, inaccessible space.

Local band Chopteeth Afrofunk Big Band has become a staple at D.C. venues thanks to the group’s authentic take on the highly danceable, highly energetic Afrofunk style also employed by Brooklyn’s popular Antibalas. Pearl Street Warehouse. 7 p.m. doors. 8 p.m. show. $20. 21+, accessible venue.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12

Whether you love him, hate him, or are indifferent to his existence, Post Malone has been one of those inescapable forces in pop culture over the last couple of years. (He even has his own line of Crocs). With the recent success of the rapper’s No. 1 album “Hollywood’s Bleeding,” which features guest spots from Ozzy Osbourne, Travis Scott, and Halsey, it’s clear he’s sticking around. Capital One Arena. 8 p.m. show. $169.50-$249.50. All ages, accessible venue.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13

When Incubus released Make Yourself in 1999, nu-metal groups, boy bands, and Britney Spears ruled MTV’s airwaves. Incubus broke through with two hit singles: the hip-hop indebted hard rock song “Pardon Me” and the acoustic anthem “Drive.” The band will celebrate that album’s 20th birthday by playing the record in full at the Warner Theatre over two nights (Saturday is sold out). 7 p.m. doors. 8 p.m. show. $77-$147. All ages, accessible venue.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 14

English singer-songwriter Frank Turner began his career in the post-hardcore band Million Dead before switching to more acoustic-based folk music. For his latest album, No Man’s Land, Turner uses the album’s 13 songs to tell 13 different stories about women from around the world who have been overlooked by the history books. At the Warner Theatre, he’ll do a solo acoustic set of new songs and a stripped down set with his band. 6 p.m. doors. 7 p.m. show. $35-$45. All ages, accessible venue.