TUESDAY, JANUARY 21

Richard Thompson rose to prominence in the late 1960s as the lead guitarist for the British folk rock band Fairport Convention. Later, he formed a duo with his then-wife Linda Thompson, releasing the critically lauded albums I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight and Shoot Out the Lights. When the Thompsons famously split in the ’80s, Richard returned to his solo career and is now regarded as an expert guitarist with sharp songwriting skills, which he most recently flexed on 2018’s 13 Rivers. The Birchmere. 6 p.m. doors; 7:30 p.m. shows on Tuesday and Wednesday. $69.50. All ages, accessible venue.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22

British duo IDER makes dreamy, synth-based pop that highlights the harmonies of singers Megan Markwick and Lily Somerville. Last year’s Emotional Education features a pair of hits that wink at the duo’s status as millennial musicians: “You’ve Got Your Whole Life Ahead of You Baby” and “Saddest Generation.” Atmospheric D.C. dream pop act Den-Mate opens with a solo set. Songbyrd Music House. 7 p.m. doors. 8 p.m. show. $15. All ages, inaccessible space.

As the mastermind behind the Beach Boys, Brian Wilson has left an indelible imprint on pop music. In the past decade—even as his health has waned—Wilson briefly toured with a reunited Beach Boys and brought his famed “Smile” album to life. Now he’s touring a greatest hits set that runs through his history as surf rocker-turned-psychedelic pop pioneer. The Theater at MGM National Harbor. 8 p.m. show. $23-$90.

Hawaiian ukulele sensation Taimane was “discovered” by Hawaiian music legend Don Ho when she was 13 and later studied under the instrument’s current torchbearer Jake Shimabukuro. Now 30, Taimane has built a following for her take on the instrument, which fuses classical music, classic rock, jazz, and world music. The Hamilton. 6:30 p.m. doors. 8 p.m. show. $15-$35. All ages, accessible venue.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 23

Too Many Zoos is both a ridiculous band name and a ridiculous idea (Can there be too many zoos? Just think of all the potential baby pandas …) The music the New York-based group makes is also pretty ridiculous. They former subway buskers call it brass house, fusing the kind of jazz and funk you might hear from a brass band with EDM and house music. Union Stage. 6:30 p.m. doors. 8 p.m. show. $22-$30. All ages, accessible venue.

Atlanta rapper Lil Baby isn’t being subtle about how he views his sophomore album. Dubbed My Turn, the album doesn’t have an official release date yet, though he did just release a new single “Sum 2 Prove,” which, again, not-so-subtly points to where Lil Baby sees himself in the current hip-hop landscape. The Anthem. 6:30 p.m. doors. 8 p.m. show. $55. All ages, accessible venue.

A trio of female-fronted D.C. Americana acts are teaming up for a “Sweethearts of Americana” show at Pearl Street Warehouse (nodding to the Byrds’ classic country album Sweethearts of the Rodeo): Honky tonk-style country singer Karen Jonas, powerhouse guitarist Lauren Calve, and old-timey country act Mink’s Miracle Medicine. 7 p.m. doors. 8 p.m. show. $15-$25. 21+, accessible venue.

D.C.-based saxophonist Elijah Jamal Balbed is best known for playing with Chuck Brown near the end of his life—he’s been carrying on the Chuck Brown Band ever since and also formed the jazz/go-go fusion act JoGo project—and now he’s debuting his new quintet’s The Karma Suite at the Kennedy Center’s Studio K. 7:30 p.m. show. $15-$30. All ages, accessible venue.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 24

K. Roosevelt followed his blues guitarist father Keb Mo’s footsteps by pursuing a career in music. But he’s picked his own lane when it comes to the kind of music he makes: dreamy, woozy R&B that evokes California’s particular brand of laid-back anxiety. Union Stage. 8 p.m. doors. 9 p.m. show. $15-$30. All ages, accessible venue.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 25

Singer, guitarist and piano player Grace Potter made her name as a rootsy and soulful summer festival fixture with her band the Nocturnals, then dropped the band, went solo, and embraced pop on her 2015 album Midnight. After considering quitting music, she staged a comeback last year with Daylight (and a Lucius-featuring single “Back to Me) that returns to her soulful roots and explores her newfound motherhood, among other subjects. The Anthem. 6:30 p.m. doors. 8 p.m. show. $45. All ages, accessible venue.

Forward-thinking California hip-hop duo Blackalicious—rapper Gift of Gab and DJ/producer Chief Xcel—will look back at their groundbreaking debut album, 1999’s Nia, at the Black Cat in honor of the album’s recent 20th anniversary. 8 p.m. doors. $22-$25. All ages, accessible venue.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 26

Cory Wong made his name playing guitar with the cult funk collective Vulfpeck, but he’s recently started to break out on his own. Earlier this month, he dropped Elevator Music for an Elevated Mood, a collection of 11 (mostly) dance-friendly funk tracks that highlight his guitar chops and catchy vocals. 9:30 Club. 7 p.m. doors. $25. All ages, accessible venue.

Richmond-based Southern(ish) rock band J Roddy Walston and the Business broke up last year but frontman Walston isn’t wasting time getting back out with two new projects. First there’s his solo keyboard act, which he’s described as “a single dose of strangeness,” then there’s his new band Palm Palm. He’ll perform with both projects at Union Stage. 6:30 p.m. doors. 7:30 p.m. show. $20-$40. All ages, accessible venue.

MONDAY, JANUARY 27

Veteran Minneapolis duo Atmosphere surprise-released Whenever last month, the duo’s latest album of soulful, funky hip-hop. Lead single “Lovely” features vocals from singer Nikki Jean. 9:30 Club. 7 p.m. doors. $30. All ages, accessible venue.

Though Phillip Phillips hasn’t quite been able to match the success of “Home,” the song that made him a breakout performer when he won “American Idol,” the singer-songwriter has carved out a comfortable niche in the folk pop world. City Winery. 6 p.m. doors. 7:30 p.m. show. $40-$50. All ages, accessible venue.