Add this show’s to this weekend’s must-see list:
Tonight
Hot Tuna. The American blues rockers of Hot Tuna who started as a spinoff from Jefferson Airplane play acoustic and traditional versions of the classics. Details: $35; 7:30 p.m., The Birchmere, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria; ticketmaster.com.
Friday
Bilal. This soul singer also is known for a first-rate stage show. Details: $20; 9 p.m., Black Cat, 1811 14th St. NW; 202-667-4490; blackcatdc.com.
Fools and Horses. This breakout band from Baltimore is joined by Memphis 59, which just released “Ragged But Right,” and local singer-songwriter Laura Tsaggaris. Details: $10, 10 p.m., Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna; 703-255-1566; jamminjava.com.
Saturday
Ra Ra Rasputin. The D.C.-based post-punk band takes the stage with Baywa, Tennis System and Laughing Man. Details: $10; 8:30 p.m. doors, 9:30 p.m. show; Rock and Roll Hotel, 1353 H St. NE; 202-388-7625; rockandrollhoteldc.com.
Toll Carom. With Hot Coffee Mississippi. Toll Carom plays in support of its indie-rock album “Night In The Sun,” Details: $8, 9:30 p.m., The Red and The Black, 1212 H St. NE; tickets sold day of show; redandblackbar.
Sunday
Dickey Betts & Great Southern. Betts is one of the world’s greatest rock guitarists and a driving force behind the early work of the Allman Brothers Band. Details: $30 advance, $32 day of show; 6 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show; State Theatre, 220 N. Washington St., Falls Church; 703-237-0300; thestatetheatre.com.
– Nancy Dunham
