Written by DCist Music Contributor Jim Smalley. Photos by Patrick L. Dunne. We imagine the beginning went something like this… Okay, first we’d like to thank you all for trying out for our new project. While we’d love to keep everyone, we’re unfortunately are going to have to let some of you go. First, Dan Cord. You’re in. We like your tight beats behind the kit. You’re the perfect foundation to build this band around….

MONDAY: >> In one of the strongest bills of the summer, the Pixies and Bloc Party (at left) take the stage at Merriweather Post Pavilion. Gates are open at 5:30 p.m. >> Local rockers Greenland and City-State hit DC9 with Richmond band Conshafter for $6. TUESDAY: >> Arlington punk quartet Four Letter Lies plays with local glam rockers Death By Sexy at the Black Cat. 9 p.m., $5. THURSDAY: >> Bloc Party, post sharing the…

Looking for something to do before you go off to gorge on ham, eggnog, and candy canes? We’ve got a couple of options for tonight: >>The Hard Tomorrows, darlings of D.C.’s indie scene, hit the Black Cat tonight at 9 p.m., for just $5. Run Silent Run Deep opens. >>Tonight’s one of your last chances to see the bitingly funny rendition of Oscar Wilde’s “The Importance of Being Earnest” at the Arena Stage before it…