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ROOTS, ROCK, REGGAE FESTIVAL 2006 -- Today at 2 p.m. A number of groups from across genres, including Ziggy Marley, Stephen Marley, Bunny Wailer, Ozomatli and Jon Nicholson, come together in a fusion of styles to celebrate the music of Bob Marley. Wolf Trap, Filene Center, 1551 Trap Rd., Vienna. $25-$42. 877-965-3872 or 703-255-1868.

ALOHA -- Today at 9 p.m. Catchy but experimental indie-pop that leans on rich textures created with a mix of electric rock and traditional acoustic percussive instruments. With Rahim. Black Cat, 1811 14th St. NW. $8. 202-667-7960.

THE ADVANTAGE -- Monday at 8:30 p.m. Drummer Spencer Seim, who also performs with the California noise-rock group Hella, heads this band that focuses its attention on the 8-bit video game era. Named after a Nintendo controller, the foursome adapts the old three-voice soundtracks of classic games, turning them into high energy, staccato rock numbers. But don't expect irony -- the Advantage's take is that of a loving homage, not a parody, which makes this a must-see for those of us who cut our gaming teeth with the likes of Link and Simon Belmont. Warehouse Next Door, 1017 Seventh St. NW. $8. 202-783-3933.

FINAL FANTASY -- See Can't Miss, this page.

SHAKIRA AND WYCLEF -- See Can't Miss, this page.

SHELLAC -- Thursday at 8:30 p.m. Steve Albini has been recognized as an iconoclastic producer for years, manning the decks for influential acts such as the Pixies, Nirvana, Mogwai, Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Fugazi and Slint. But he also has made waves as a musician, especially with Shellac and his '80s drum-machine-punk group Big Black. An all-producer group, Shellac is made up of Albini, Bob Weston and Todd Trainer. With a new album reportedly on the horizon, this is a good chance to preview the unreleased tunes. With Uzeda. Black Cat, 1811 14th St. NW. $12. 202-667-7960.

MARSHALL CRENSHAW TRIO -- Friday-Saturday at 7:30 p.m. During his long career, the popular Detroit singer-songwriter has dabbled in many forms of musical entertainment. From playing John Lennon in the off-Broadway musical "Beatlemania" to recording classic power-pop albums such as "Field Day," Crenshaw has always been involved in varied and interesting projects (he even made an appearance in the great Nickelodeon program "The Adventures of Pete & Pete"). On stage though, his tight, well-written rock really shines. Rams Head Tavern, 33 West St., Annapolis. $25. 410-268-4545.