Our Picks

Friday and Saturday at 7:05 p.m. May 20 at 1:35 p.m. RFK Stadium, 2400 East Capitol St. $9-$140. 202-397-7328.

5. Alison Krauss

[concert] The bluegrass renaissance woman was a major part of the genre's mid-'90s resurgence. Now, she and her band, Union Station, continue to evolve and hone their sound. Though recent releases have gone in a more commercial direction, the group's genuine bluegrass roots and songwriting talent prevent it from straying into overproduced adult-contemporary territory.

Wednesday at 8 p.m. DAR Constitution Hall, 1776 D St. NW. $44.50. 202-397-7328.

And More ...

[Concerts]

BO BICE-- Today at 2 and 8 p.m. The "American Idol" Season 4 runner-up brings his husky, Alabama-bred voice to Annapolis. The almost-Idol's album, "The Real Thing," includes collaborations with Nickelback's Chad Kroeger and the inimitable Richie Sambora. Please don't hold that against him. Rams Head Tavern, 33 West St., Annapolis. $41.50. 410-268-4545.

!!!-- Monday, doors at 7:30 p.m. After moving from Touch and Go to Warp records, the dance-punk group (pronounced "chick chick chick") released "Myth Takes," its tightest, most inspired album yet. 9:30 club, 815 V St. NW. $18. 202-265-0930.

ASYLUM STREET SPANKERS-- Monday at 8:30 p.m. Multi-instrumentalist Wammo and vocalist Christina Marrs lead the funky acoustic blues and early-jazz ensemble. Iota Club & Cafe, 2832 Wilson Blvd., Arlington. $16. 703-522-8340.

MONO-- Tuesday at 9 p.m. The experimental Japanese group composes searing instrumental rock with classical influences. With World's End Girlfriend and Grails. Rock and Roll Hotel, 1353 H St. NE. $10-$12. 202-388-7625.

ALISON KRAUSS-- See Can't Miss.

JOE LALLY-- Thursday at 7:30 p.m. The former Fugazi bass player performs a full-band show of solo material. With fellow local-music heavy hitter Don Zientara. Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. $10. 703-255-1566.

GWEN STEFANI, LADY SOVEREIGN AND AKON-- Thursday at 7:30 p.m. The omnipresent pop princess performs with the pint-size British MC and one of R&B's most macho young voices. Nissan Pavilion, 7800 Cellar Door Dr., Bristow. $25-$69. 202-397-7328 or 703-754-6400.