Hopewell is a five piece hailing from New York City perhaps best known by the company they keep. Lead singer Jason Russo formerly played bass for space-rock pioneers Mercury Rev. Hopewell’s acclaimed album “Hopewell & the Birds of Appetite” was produced by Dave Fridmann (The Flaming Lips, Mercury Rev and Sleater-Kinney) and Bill Racine (Rouge Wave, Phantom Planet). They’ve played shows all over the world with tour mates like the Brian Jonestown Massacre, British…

MONDAY: >> If you snagged tickets, you’ll probably be experiencing a helluva a show tonight at the 9:30 Club, where DCist favorites Doves and Mercury Rev are playing a sold-out concert. Mercury Rev, who play almost psychedelic, orchestral pop, go on at 8:45 p.m.; Doves go on at 10 p.m. TUESDAY: >> Our mothership, Gothamist, loves Snowden; we here at DCist adore local group Cartel (at right); the two play together tonight at the Black…

There’s a tiny bit of a lull this week in concerts before the end of February and the start of March absolutely slam us with great shows, but there are still a few good picks out there for the next seven days. MONDAY: >> Tonight, lo-fi spacey rockers Low take their show on the road to the Black Cat. We hear their new album, “The Great Destroyer,” was produced by Dave Fridmann, who’s worked with…