Thursday The Wailin’ Jennys: Folk just doesn’t come much better. Details: $29.50, 7:30 p.m., The Birchmere, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria, 202-397-SEAT; ticketmaster.com
Friday
Peter Murphy: Hear the dark alt-rock master who fronted Bauhaus and has recently collaborated with Trent Reznor. With Livan. Details: $25 advance, $30 day of show, 7 p.m. doors, 9 p.m., show; Must be 18 or older to attend; State Theatre, 220 N. Washington St. Falls Church, 703-237-0300; thestatetheatre.com
Saturday
Willy Porter: Expect a great evening of Americana with plenty of enchanting personal tales. Details: $23, Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. East, Vienna, 703-255-1566; jamminjava.com
Sunday
The Black Angels: Little wonder the band does psychedelic rock so well. They took their name from a Velvet Underground song. With Suum. Details: $20; 7 p.m., doors, 9:30 Club, 815 V ST. NW, 9:30.com; 800-955-5566
