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Simple, elegant pop music, where sugary melodies and icy rhythms snap together like Lego bricks. Rams Head Tavern 33 West St., Annapolis, MD | 410-268-4545

NOTE: This show is sold out. British band moves past the hype phase and attempts to reinvent itself. With Screaming Females. 9:30 Club 815 V St. NW, Washington, DC | 202-265-0930

The trombone player leads his big band through Ellington's take on "The Nutcracker." Blues Alley 1073 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, DC | 202-337-4141

Detroit native -- and member of the Raconteurs -- has been making finely crafted power pop for more than a decade. With Corey Chisel and the Wandering Sons. 9:30 Club 815 V St. NW, Washington, DC | 202-265-0930

Christmas music gets the prog-rock treatment from this 60-piece orchestra. Verizon Center 601 F St. NW, Washington, DC | 202-397-7328

You'll get new songs from "Raditude" but you'll also get the old-school hits such as "Say It Ain't So," "Undone - The Sweater Song" and "Buddy Holly." With Jack's Mannequin and Motion City Soundtrack. George Mason University - Patriot Center 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax, VA | 202-397-7328

Philadelphia avant-indie-pop group. With the Torches and Young Republic. The Red & The Black 1212 H St. NE, Washington, DC | 202-399-3201

The 13th annual charity concert raises money for Northern Virginia shelters for homeless women and children and victims of domestic violence. The State Theatre 220 N. Washington St., Falls Church, VA | 703-237-0300

Featuring up-and-coming local rappers Kingpen Slim, K-Beta and Uptown XO. Velocity Five 8111 Lee Hwy., Falls Church, VA

Propulsive rhythms punctuated by violin, plinky piano, singing saw and the occasional Neutral Milk Hotel cover. With Freelance Whales. Iota Club & Cafe 2832 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA | 703-522-8340