This weekend’s top music picks

Published April 15, 2010 4:00am ET



Put these shows on this weekend’s must-see list:

Thursday

Michael McDonald. Time for “blue-eyed soul.” Details: $110; 7:30 p.m., Birchmere, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria; ticketmaster.com

Friday

Martin Sexton. The American folk rocker brings hits such as “Diner” to this concert. With Ryan Montbleau Band. Details: $25; 7:30 p.m., 9:30 Club, 815 V St. NW; 930.com; 800-955-5566

Saturday

Jedi Mind Tricks. Underground hip-hop from Philadelphia. Details: $17; 8 p.m., 9:30 Club, 815 V St. NW; 930.com

Sunday

Tao Seeger Band. Pete’s son and a brilliant folk singer-songwriter in his own right tours with Roman Candle and Paper Bird. Details: $10 in advance, $13 day of show, 8 p.m., Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna; 703-255-1566; jamminjava.com

– Nancy Dunham