Happy Hump Day! Tonight’s D.C. music events, culled from our Summer Music Guide and beyond.

• Joey Cape (Lagwagon), Jon Snodgrass (Drag the River), Chad Rex. Black Cat Backstage. $10. All ages.
• Sol Blues. Bangkok Blues. $5.
• Yazarah. Blues Alley. $20. All ages.
• Noon:30, The Press, Achtung Panda. DC9. $8. +21.
• Northwestern University Bienen School of Music. Kennedy Center Terrace Theater. Free.
• Bob Perilla and the Big Hillbilly Bluegrass Band (Every Wednesday). Madam’s Organ.
• 18th St. Singers. Mansion at Strathmore. $15.
• Edward J. Ricart (Guitar). Twins Jazz. Call for price. +21.
• Liechtenstein, Sundress. Velvet Lounge. $8. +18.
• Sinem Saniye, Ilhan Ozulu. The Red & The Black. $6. +21.
• Another Empty Box w/ Jongol and Super Bon Bon. Wonderland Ballroom. Call for price.
• Videohippos, Screaming Females, Eubonics. Big Bear Cafe.
• Birdman, My Favorite Dress w/ DJs Kathryn Wildt & the Holiday Girl, Casper Bangs. Cafe Saint Ex.

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