On Saturday, check out the music of the Word, a "sacred steel" conglomerate featuring Chris Chew, Cody Dickinson and Luther Dickinson (of North Mississippi Allstars), John Medeski and Robert Randolph. According to Chew's Web site, the Word mixes gospel and rock 'n' roll sounds. The group performs at 9 p.m. at the 9:30 Club, 815 V St. N.W., Washington. Tickets are $25-$26. Call 800-955-5566 or go to tickets.com.