The Foo Fighters lived out every single rock and roll fantasy — and occasional cliche — over the course of three hours on Friday night. Not that anyone was complaining.

Before delving into the week’s picks, we want to point out a couple of hurricane benefits that are happening this week. This Thursday, come out and support musicians affected by hurricane Katrina. The State Theater in Falls Church hosts the Hell or High Water Benefit, featuring the legendary Chuck Brown. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door, with all proceeds benefitting the MusiCares Katrina Fund. 7 p.m. If you’re feeling philanthropic as…

It’s officially official: The HFStival, which we mentioned earlier was rumored to be taking place on May 14 at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, is on. And you know what? We think the line up is pretty sweet (certainly the best in several years, at least): Foo Fighters Coldplay Billy Idol New York Dolls Garbage Interpol Good Charlotte Social Distortion Echo and the Bunnymen Sum 41 The Bravery They Might Be Giants Louis XIV Unwritten…

This past January, local radio was turned upside down when, without warning, venerated alternative rock station WHFS was switched into all Spanish salsa, all the time. Though it was widely agreed that WHFS had been on a downward descent — playing more numetal than interesting independent music — its loss was still strongly felt in the radio community. Since then, those yearning for an HFS fix could turn to AOL, where the channel has been…