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Birchmere Music Hall 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave., Alexandria, VA | 703-549-7500

The band boasts bilingual lyrics and an accordion. The Music Center at Strathmore 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda, MD | 301-581-5100

Eimear Noone leads the NSO in a symphonic concert based on "The Legend of Zelda" video game, paired with graphics. At the Filene Center. Wolf Trap - Filene Center 1551 Trap Rd., Vienna, VA | 703-255-1900

At the Filene Center. Wolf Trap - Filene Center 1551 Trap Rd., Vienna, VA | 703-255-1900

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

The U.S. Army Band and Chorus performs. U.S. Capitol East Capitol and First streets, Washington, DC | 202-225-6827

With tongue firmly planted in cheek, this band has its roots in jazz groups that have been playing in bars around Arlington and Falls Church since the 1970s. The group has made St. Elmo's its home since 1998. St. Elmo's Coffee Pub 2300 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria, VA | 703-739-9268

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

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

The Rebel Vybz band features members of the original Wailers -- yes, Bob Marley's Wailers -- at Patty Boom Boom every Thursday. Patty Boom Boom 1359 U St. NW, Washington, DC