As the summer heats up, so do the music offerings. Here are some of the great shows you should check out this weekend.
Tonight
Hippiefest 2009. Celebrate the 40th anniversary of Woodstock at this fest that features performances by The Turtles, Chuck Negron (formerly of Three Dog Night), Felix Cavaliere of the Rascals, Mountain and Badfinger. Details: $25 to $55; 5:30 p.m.; Pier Six Pavilion, 731 Eastern Ave., Baltimore; ticketmaster.com
Friday
Shane Hines & The Trance. Local rocker Shane Hines plays half his “Split Personality” show acoustically and half as his rockin’ self. Don’t miss out. Details: $12; with Nate Ihara; 7 p.m., acoustic and 10 p.m. with full band, The Birchmere, 227 Maple Ave., E, Vienna; 703-549-7500; birchmere.com
Hoot and Hellmouth. The Philly band with the punk influences is touring behind its latest album “The Holy Open Secret. Details: $12; With Katie Herzig, 9:30 p.m., Iota, 2832 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, no advance sales; 703-522-8340; iotaclubandcafe.com
Randy Travis. One of the nicest guys in country music is on the road with his classic country tunes. Details: $25 to $50; 6 p.m., Pier Six Pavilion, 731 Eastern Ave., Baltimore; 202-397-SEAT; www.ticketmaster.com
Saturday
Jason Mraz. This Virginia-born singer/songwriter whose influences range from reggae to pop to hip hop and jazz has seen his music top international charts. After a year-long hiatus he’s back with more great music. Details: $35 and $45; with G. Love and Special Sauce/Eric Hutchinson, 7 p.m., Merriweather Post Pavilion, 10475 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, Md.; ticketmaster.com
Sunday
Gordon Lightfoot. Severe illness forced the Canadian singer/songwriter — whose hits include “If You Could Read My Mind” and “Sundown” — out of the business for a few years. Now the man whose songs have been recorded by dozens of artists including Elvis Presley and John Mellencamp is back with is own sound. Details: $22 to $40; 8 p.m., Filene Center, Wolf Trap Center for the Performing Arts, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna; wolf-trap.org
