Margot & The Nuclear So-and-Sos. Thursday, April 26, 9:30 Club, 815 V St., NW. Big, poppy indie rock complete with a cello and trumpet from a big group (eight folks). Listen: “The Ocean (live)”
Pela. Thursday, April 26, Rock and Roll Hotel, 1353 H St., NW. Uncomplicated but catchy and emotional guitar rock with the bonus of a really intense live performance. Listen: “Present”
Dianne Reeves, Friday, April 27, Lincoln Theatre, 1215 U Street, NW. Jazz vocalist who’s won four Grammy Awards—need I say more? Go see her. Listen: “Straighten Up and Fly Right”
Peter Bjorn and John, Monday, April 30, 9:30 Club, 815 V St., NW. Alarmingly catchy Swedish power pop. Just see if you can get this tune out of your head. Listen: “Young Folks”
