Tonight’s Pick: Peanut Butter Wolf at the Black Cat

Stones Throw has become indie hip-hop’s premier label thanks to founder Chris Manak, who obviously knows what it’s like to be a fanboy: The California company’s Web site isn’t merely a store—it’s a clearinghouse of information about the artists (Madlib, MF Doom, the late Jay Dee, and so on) and their intelli-funk/fractured-jazz output, which has spilled into television (Cartoon Network) and video games (2K Sports). But Manak isn’t just playing librarian. Under his stage name, Peanut Butter Wolf, he also DJs and, occasionally, produces songs. Madlib is headlining Stones Throw’s latest package tour, but Manak is No. 2 on the marquee, and word has it that he’ll be using DVD decks instead of regular turntables, cutting up old-school videos and whatever else flips his lid. And there’s a lot under that lid. Peanut Butter Wolf performs with Madlib, J. Rocc, and Percee P at 8 p.m. at the Black Cat, 1811 14th St. NW. $20. (202) 667-7960. —Joe Warminsky

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