Pop, Jazz, Folk & Other

Alden Theatre

1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. 703/790-9223, www.mcleancenter.org

• Chris Brubeck’s Triple Play. With Peter “Madcat” Ruth and Joel Brown in everything from jazz to folk to blues and classics. 8 p.m. April 12. $28, $34.

The Athenaeum

201 Prince St., Alexandria. 703/548-0035, nvfaa.org

• Carey Colvin and Granger Helvey. Acoustic guitar, electric bass, percussion, vocals. 7 p.m. April 10. $10.

• Laura Baron. Singer. 7 p.m. May 8. $10.

Corcoran Gallery of Art

Wednesday Jazz at the Corcoran. 12:30 p.m. every other Wednesday. Free; no tickets required. Hammer Auditorium (New York Avenue entrance), 17th Street and New York Avenue NW. 202/639-1700, 202/639-1770, www.corcoran.org

• The Tony Martucci Trio. April 16.

• Charles Covington, piano. May 7.

• John Cusick’s Jazz City Trio. May 21.

Decatur House

Jazz on Jackson Place summer program at 748 Jackson Place NW. 6:30-8:30 p.m. first Thursday of each month, April-September. $20, $25. Reservations at 202/842-0920, ext. 41239, or see www.decaturhouse.org

• Yvonne Johnson Trio, presented by Bialek’s Music. May 1.

1st Mariner Arena

201 W. Baltimore St., Baltimore. 410/347-2020, www.baltimorearena.com, 410-547-SEAT or ticketmaster.com

• Katt Williams’ “It’s Pimpin’ Pimpin’ ” Tour. 8 p.m. April 17. $39.50-$75.

Focus Music Alexandria

Folk and acoustic music at the Church of the Resurrection, 2280 N. Beauregard St., Alexandria. All concerts 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted. $12, $15. 703/380-3151, www.focusmusic.org

• Singer-songwriter Michael Smith (“The Dutchman”) and his special guest, Boston singer, writer and song collector Chuck Hall. April 13.

Focus Music Rockville

Folk and acoustic music at O’Brien’s BBQ, 387 E. Gude Drive, Rockville. All concerts 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted. $12, $15. 301/275-7459, www.focusmusic.org

• Annie Gallup with guest Michael Berkowitz. April 23.

Folklore Society of Greater Washington

Various venues. All concerts 8-10:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. $15 suggested donation unless otherwise noted. 202/546-2228, www.fsgw.org

• Martin Grosswendt. Blues from the 1920s and ’30s; old-time country music from the Southern Appalachians; Cajun and Creole. House concert in Upper Marlboro; for location, see Web site. April 12.

• Bill Staines. One of the most popular singers on the folk-music circuit. Glen Echo Town Hall, 6106 Harvard Ave., Glen Echo. April 17. $9-$18.

• Bruce Greene with Loy McWhirter. Old-time Kentucky fiddler joined by singer of traditional songs. Knox Presbyterian Church, 7416 Arlington Blvd. Falls Church. 8 p.m. April 26.

George Washington University Lisner Auditorium

730 21st St. NW. 202/994-6800, 301/808-6900 or ticketmaster.com; www.lisner.org

• Ingrid Michaelson and Ari Hest with April Smith and the Great Picture Show. A concert to promote rock music and health. 8 p.m. April 18. $15-$20.

• Government Mule. 8 p.m. April 19. $27.50, $37.50.

• Zakir Hussein and the Masters of Percussion. The tabla star and his ensemble in both melodic (raga) and rhythmic (tala) movements. With the dancing drummers of Manipur. 8 p.m. April 24. $25-$45.

Kennedy Center

Concert Hall, F Street and New Hampshire Avenue NW. Performances start at 6 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Free. 202/467-4600, www.kennedy-center.org

• Dave Brubeck and Ramsey Lewis. The legends of piano jazz. 7 p.m. April 13. $20-$45. Part of the Brubeck Festival. Sold out.

• WPAS: Sonny Rollins. The Grammy-winning saxophonist, an icon from jazz’s “golden era.” 8 p.m. April 18. $35-$75. Many performances sold out.

• WPAS: Nancy Wilson. The Grammy- and Emmy-winning vocalist, who performs jazz and popular standards. 8 p.m. April 19. $35-$75. Sold out.

Kennedy Center

Millennium Stage, F Street and New Hampshire Avenue NW. Performances start at 6 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Free. 202/467-4600, www.kennedy-center.org

• The Tamagawa University Taiko Drumming Ensemble. The 35-member group in traditional and contemporary Japanese drumming medleys. April 11.

• Brubeck Institute Jazz Quintet. Five young Brubeck Fellows at the University of the Pacific: saxophonist Ben Flocks, pianist Javier Santiago, bassist Chris Smith, drummer Cory Cox, trumpeter Brian Chahley. Part of the Brubeck Festival. April 12.

• Ryukyu Taiko. The taiko drumming ensembles Ryukyukoku Matsuri Daiko USA, Imajin Taiko Academy, and Nix Karate Taiko Academy. April 13.

• Jerome Sabbagh Quartet. Modern, organic music that appeals to listeners beyond the traditional jazz audience. In cooperation with the French Embassy. April 14.

• Duo Cuypers/Lop. Dutch saxophonist Carola Cuypers and Spanish guitarist Enrique M. Lop. April 17.

• “Perfessor” Bill Edwards. The ragtime scholar has amassed a number of recordings covering classic ragtime, popular song, blues, stride and oldtime tunes. Part of Jazz Appreciation Month. April 18.

• Blues Alley Big Band Jam: The Don Bruce Big Band. A big-band spin on swing standards and pop favorites. Part of Jazz Appreciation Month. April 20.

• Babylon Circus. The French 10-piece big band blends ska-punk, chanson, funk, afro-beat, dancehall reggae and Eastern European folk. April 21.

• Blues Alley Big Band Jam: The Blue Night Band, a Manhattan jazz band made up of Xavier High School students, is considered a top high school big band. Part of Jazz Appreciation Month. April 22.

• Blues Alley Big Band Jam: The Capitol Bones. Washington’s top jazz trombone ensemble, founded and led by Matt Niess since 1991. Part of Jazz Appreciation Month. April 23.

• The Beehive Band. Old-time traditional Utah and Mormon music. April 24.

• Blues Alley Big Band Jam: The Alan Baylock Jazz Orchestra, led by chief arranger for the U.S. Air Force Band’s Airmen of Note jazz ensemble. Part of Jazz Appreciation Month. April 25.

• Blues Alley Big Band Jam: Levine School of Music’s Virginia Big Band trains junior high and high school musicians in the jazz repertoire. Part of Jazz Appreciation Month. April 27.

Kennedy Center

Terrace Theater and Gallery, F Street and New Hampshire Avenue NW. 202/467-4600, kennedy-center.org

• Barbara Cook’s Spotlight: Alice Ripley and Emily Skinner. The Tony nominees, both Broadway veterans, in selections from a range of musicals. 7:30 p.m. April 11. $45. Sold out.

• The Real Ambassadors: Dave Brubeck and Billy Taylor. Jazz icons who have toured the world, in celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month and the Brubeck Festival. 4 p.m. April 12. $15. Sold out.

Lincoln Theatre

1215 U St. NW. 202/328-6000, 202/397-SEAT or ticketmaster.com, www.thelincolntheatre.org

• Meiway. The king of zoblazo, a style that mixes rhythms from southern Ivory Coast with electronic instruments. Part of the International Francophonie Festival; a Smithsonian Resident Associates program. 7:30 p.m. April 18. $30-$35. Information and reservations 202/633-3030 or residentassociates.org.

• Duke Ellington Jazz Festival: Duke, Ella & Beyond. Celebrating the U Street Jazz Legacy with the Jam on U All-Stars, Bobby Felder, musical director and conductor; Larry Willis, Steve Novosel, Nasar Abadey, Antonio Parker, Buck Hill, George Botts, Michael Thomas, Debra Tidwell, Will Smith & the W.E.S. Group, special guest Cynda Williams, The DC Bass Choir. 8 p.m. April 26. Sold out.

National Geographic Society

“Rhythm Road: American Music Abroad” at Grosvenor Auditorium, 1600 M St. NW. Performances by jazz and urban musicians who have been selected to represent the United States overseas. 6 and 7:15 p.m. Free; no reservations or tickets required. 202/857-7700, www.nationalgeographic.com/nglive

• Devin Phillips & New Orleans Straight Ahead celebrate New Orleans, 6 p.m.; The Dana Leong Band fuses live grooves and electronically charged tracks into modern beats, 7:15 p.m. April 17.

• Chris Byars Quartet in music based on a lifelong study of great jazz masters, 6 p.m.; AFAR, an instrumental hip-hop band with jazz, R&B and gospel, 7:15 p.m. May 1.

The National Theatre

Monday Night at the National in the Helen Hayes Gallery, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. Performances 6 and 7:30 p.m. Admission free; seating limited. Tickets required and are distributed first-come, first-served 30 minutes before showtime. 202/783-3372, www.nationaltheatre.org and click on the “Monday Night” logo.

• “The Old Landmark! An Evening of Gospel Music.” A play saluting the history of gospel music. April 14.

Patriot Center

4400 University Drive, Fairfax. 202/397-SEAT, www.patriotcenter.com

• Avril Lavigne, featuring Boys Like Girls. 7 p.m. April 15. $42.50.

Rosslyn Spectrum Theatre

1611 N. Kent St., Arlington. 703-276-6701, www.arlingtonarts.org/cultural_affairs/RosslynSpectrum.htm. Tickets 703/573-SEAT, www.ticketmaster.com

• Planet Arlington: Rob Curto. New York City’s Italian-American specialist in Brazilian forro-fusion accordion. 8 p.m. April 12. $20.

Sixth & I Historic Synagogue

600 I St. NW. 202/408-3100, www.sixthandi.org, www.ticketmaster.com

• Elbow. The critically acclaimed band from Manchester, England. 8:30 p.m. April 27. $20.

State Theatre

220 N. Washington St., Falls Church. 703/237-0300, www.thestatetheatre.com

• Culture, plus SEE-I featuring members of Thievery Corporation. 9 p.m. April 10. $20.

• The Legwarmers Retro Dance Party. 9 p.m. April 11 and 12. $16.

• The Disco Biscuits. 9 p.m. April 15. $30, $35.

• Toots and the Maytals plus Fear Nuttin Band. 8:30 p.m. April 17. $26.

• Lez Zeppelin. 9 p.m. April 18. $16.

• Marcia Ball. 9 p.m. April 19. $22.

Strathmore: The Music Center

5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. 301/581-5100, www.strathmore.org

• The Four Freshmen. The newest incarnation of the iconic group. 8 p.m. April 10. $21-$84.

• Strathmore Swings: 2008 Spring Gala at Strathmore: Jump and Jive with the Count Basie Orchestra with Patti Austin, and After Party Dancing to the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra. 9 p.m. April 12. $18-$35. Some seats sold out.

Warner Theatre

13th and E streets NW. 202/397-SEAT, www.warnertheater.com

• The Fab Faux. The Beatles cover band with the Hogshead Horns and Creme Tangerine Strings. 8 p.m. April 26. $47-$102.

Wolf Trap: The Barns

1645 Trap Road, Vienna. 703/255-1900, 703/255-1868, www.wolftrap.org. Tickets at the box office or at www.tickets.com, 703/218-6500.

• Roger McGuinn. Pioneering folk-rock guitarist. 8 p.m. April 10. Sold out.

• Preservation Hall Jazz Band. New Orleans big band jazz and blues. 8 p.m. April 15 and 16. $35.

• Tom Paxton. Legendary folk singer-songwriter. 8 p.m. April 17. $20.

• John Jennings and Friends. Classic country with folk-pop. 8 p.m. April 18. $20.

• Lucy Kaplansky with guest Nathan Gaunt. Folk singer-songwriter with a new album. 7:30 p.m. April 19. $20.

• Barrage. Exuberant and choreographed Canadian fiddlers. 8 p.m. April 23, 24. $25.

• Robbie Schaefer, Ellis Paul. Well-known guitarist/songwriters on the contemporary folk scene. 7:30 p.m. April 26. $18.