Thursday Jesse Cook. The virtuoso guitarist blends African percussion with Latin and world music to create his own signature sound. Details: $29.50, 7:30 p.m., Birchmere, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria, 202-397-SEAT; ticketmaster.com
Friday
Esperanza Spalding. The Grammy winner for best new artist brings her soulful jazz to the area. Details: $27.50 to $37.50, 8 p.m., Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick, Md., weinbergcenter.org
Saturday
Bobby Long. The British singer-songwriter tours behind his recent CD “A Winter Tale.” With Kalob Griffin Band. Details: First come, first served; $15; 7 p.m., Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave., Vienna, 703-255-1566; jamminjava.com
Sunday
Tami D’mar. The D.C.-based singer-songwriter celebrates her latest CD, “Expectations”. With Matthew McGinn and Dayna Kurtz. Details: $12; 7:30 p.m., Iota, 2832 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, 703-522-2354; iotaclubandcafe.com
