Tonight, Candy Dulfer plays shows at 6:30 and 9:30 p.m. at Rams Head On Stage in Annapolis. Dulfer is a former saxophone player with Prince's band and has recorded with Beyonce, Pink Floyd, Van Morrison, Blondie, Jimmy Cliff and many others. Solo smooth jazz recordings include "Right in My Soul" and "Live at Montreux," with a new one called "Funked Up!" on the way.

It's nice to see the band Cake headlining a two-night stand at the 9:30 Club tonight and tomorrow. These guys have an original sound which is recognizable by John McRea's half-spoken/half-sung vocals along with the trumpet playing of Vince DiFiore. Cake plays an alt-rock...