Be grateful that you live in Washington DC: the city big enough for three sold out nights of Prince, but not big enough for three sold out nights of Rilo Kiley. If you lived in New York or Los Angeles it would be a very different story. The Los Angeles band has moved from indie to indie to major label, and their tickets sell like wildfire, but they still have the familiar charm of your old neighborhood. Lead singer Jenny Lewis is like the babysitter you had a not-so-secret crush on. And just like Rilo Kiley's latest album More Adventurous, the band's live performance truly showcases her crystal clear voice. It's been said that people fall in love with Rilo Kiley on the spot. Find out for yourself on Sunday night. Cross your fingers for the joyous crowd sing-along "With Arms Outstretched" although I've heard they've taken it off the setlist on this tour. Chant for it. It's worth the looks you'll get.

Be sure to get to the show early for the first of three bands, Tilly and The Wall. Hailing from Omaha by way of Atlanta, T&TW are a fivesome full of energetic pop songs and clever lyrics that will remind you of all the best parts of high school (if you're out of high school, that is). These twenty-something former and current members of Park Ave. and Bright Eyes have a knack for bringing back the nostalgic sounds of teenage years without coating them in angst. The three-part harmonies and creative percussion (tap shoes and tin cans) create a whimsical atmosphere of fun and you guessed it, love. If you haven't heard yet, the band's record label is called Team Love and it was co-founded by longtime Tilly friend and collaborator Conor Oberst of Bright Eyes and Desaparecidos. Check out the Team Love website to download Tilly's excellent 2003 full-length "Wild Like Children." That's right, you can download the entire album for free. If you like what you hear, go to the Black Cat on Sunday and pick it up.

Smack dab in the middle of these two bands you'll find Now It's Overhead. The darkest and most relaxed band of this three act bill, NiO is the project of Bright Eyes musician and co-producer Andy Lemaster. Featuring vocals by Maria Taylor and Orenda Fink of Azure Ray, the band hails from Athens, Georgia, and their latest album features vocal contributions from local granddaddy Michael Stipe. "Fall Back Open" is a perfect autumn album with its crisp pop sounds and cool atmosphere. Let's see if the band can recreate this mood while sandwiched between two of the most grin-worthy upbeat bands you're bound to see at the Black Cat these days.