The Washington Post reported today that concert venue chain House of Blues may be opening an outpost in Penn Quarter in the not-too-distant future. The National Capital Revitalization Corp. inked a non-binding deal with HOB’s owner, Clear Channel Communications, to develop the property at 5th and I, NW. What does this bode for rock venues like the 9:30 Club and the Black Cat?. Ward 1 Council member Jim Graham put in his two cents, calling…

Fall is truly here, heralded by the return of crisp (read: flipping cold) fall weather and return of coat check to the 9:30 club. Yet southern bands Jonezetta and Mute Math received a warm welcome from their overwhelmingly youthful audience at Thursday’s early show. The night’s opener was Mississippi’s Jonezetta, an energetic quartet who demonstrated affinity for the kick drum and fuzzy guitar. On their web site the band claims to be intelligent, danceable pop…

MONDAY >> Ris Paul Ric, formerly of Q and not U comes solo to the Black Cat back stage. 9 p.m., $7. >> A little emo pop never hurt anybody, neither did pretty pretty lead singers (see photographic evidence). Leave your pretentions at the door and check out the All American Rejects and Rooney tonight at 9:30 (it’s sold out, but Craig may be able to cut you a break). Join your friendly neighborhood 17…