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Three bands you certainly remember from the '90s. Wolf Trap - Filene Center 1551 Trap Rd., Vienna, VA | 703-255-1900

Part of Strathmore's free summer concert series, the D.C. hip-hop artist blends traditional rap with a rock and roll sound. The Mansion at Strathmore 10701 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda, MD | 301-581-5100

9:30 Club 815 V St. NW, Washington, DC | 202-265-0930

Part of Capitol Riverfront lunchtime concerts, the band features percussion and brass. The Fairgrounds 1299 Half St. SE, Washington, DC | 202-646-0045

The Nashville-based group performs jazz music. At the Children's Theatre-in-the-Woods. Wolf Trap - Children's Theatre-in-the-Woods 1551 Trap Rd., Vienna, VA | 703-255-1868

Show up between 5:30 and 7 p.m. to get 50 percent off all wines by the glass. Just as the specials end, the show begins. Bistrot Lepic 1736 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, DC | 202-333-0111

Friday and Saturday late nights are given over to zydeco and R&B, but Wednesday through Saturday, starting around 6:30 p.m., the sounds of brass ring through the second-floor lounge. Bayou 2519 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC | 202-223-6941

This session lets you take the stage where Evan Dando and Laura Marling have performed. It's a laid-back atmosphere with open mike performers bookending a set by a featured musician or hosts Todd and James from Brother Shamus. Iota Club & Cafe 2832 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA

HR-57's jam sessions are picking up right where they left off during the club's move to H Street NE. Hosted by Jimmy "Junebug" Jackson, the informal gatherings attract serious professionals and university jazz students. Many session regulars play in bands that headline the club on Friday and Saturday nights. HR-57 816 H St. NE, Washington, DC