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Local musicians ‘Drop the Needle’ on John Prine

Once a month, Baton Rouge musicians join forces to perform a classic album from start to finish. This month’s record is John Prine’s self-titled 1971 debut. The Drop the Needle concert kicks off Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at Chelsea’s Café. Cover is $10. Ryan Harris, Clay Parker, Steve Judice and others will perform the album with the help of a backing band that includes Ben Herrington, Kasey Ball, Johnny Rossetti and many more. Prine’s debut is considered one of the finest mixes of folk, rock and country and includes songs such as “Paradise” and “Angel from Montgomery.” RSVP and get more information on the show.

Jason Turner. The singer-songwriter performs a free show at Tallulah inside the Renaissance Hotel. 6 p.m.-9 p.m.
Songwriters in the Round. Royal Cyclops presents an evening of local talent in the side bar at Chelsea’s Café. 7 p.m.
Summer Sounds. Everett G. Parker’s Gospel Quartet performs in this week’s concert at St. James Episcopal Church (205 N. 4th St.). 7 p.m. Admission is $10. Tickets can be purchased at the door or by calling 387-5141.
Pianoke. Local musician Ross Hoppe hosts this karaoke night at Lock and Key Whiskey Bar. 9 p.m.

Rock N Rowe. The Justin Adams Band performs in this edition of the free concert series at Perkins Rowe’s Town Square Park. 6 p.m.-9 p.m.
Effum Bounce. Effum Bodyworks presents a night of bounce music at Spanish Moon. $7. 10 p.m. RSVP and get more information.
Juke Joint Jubilee. Ryan Harris, Clay Parker and other songwriters perform at Red Star. 10 p.m.

Summer Beat. MJ & The Redeemers perform a free show as a part of the summer concert series in front of Ingleside United Methodist Church (4264 Capitol Heights Ave.). 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
A Night of Ella. Quiana Lynell performs Ella Fitzgerald songs at BREC’s Independence Park Theatre (7800 Independence Blvd.). 7 p.m. Tickets are $15.
Lenny Cooper. Enjoy country music at The Texas Club. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. The show starts at 9 p.m. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door.
Zoso. The Led Zeppelin tribute band performs at The Varsity. Doors open at 8 p.m. The show starts at 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $12 online and $15 at the door.
Electro Rouge. Dance the night away to a backdrop of electronic dance music at Spanish Moon. Doors open at 9 p.m. $10.
Roy Orbison Tribute. Local musicians perform their favorite tunes by the iconic singer at Red Star. 10 p.m.
Sweet Root. The local country rock band performs at Happy’s Irish Pub. 10 p.m.

Hinder, Tandem. Hear rock music at the free concert series at Dixie Landin’. Gates to the concert grounds open at 6:30 p.m. The show starts at 7 p.m.
Strangers and Light. The local Americana band performs in the side bar at Chelsea’s Café. 7 p.m.
George Porter Jr. & Runnin’ Pardners, Moon Sugar. Get funky at The Varsity. Doors open at 8 p.m. The show starts at 9 p.m. Tickets are $15 online.
Jetlagger, Molly Taylor, Caddywhompus. Local rock bands perform at Spanish Moon. Doors open at 9 p.m. Cover is $7.
The Remnants. The variety band performs at Chelsea’s Café. 10:30 p.m.

Origin, Decrepit Birth, Blessed be the Wretched, Arcane Burial. Heavy metal bands perform at Spanish Moon Monday. Doors open at 7 p.m. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 online and $17 at the door.

In Her Own Words, Ventruss, Enderson. Punk and rock bands perform at Spanish Moon Tuesday. Doors open at 9 p.m. The show starts at 10 p.m. $7.

Songwriters in the Round. Royal Cyclops presents an evening of local talent in the side bar at Chelsea’s Café Wednesday at 7 p.m.

Sevendust, Gemini Syndrome, Silent Season. Hard rock bands perform at The Varsity. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 online and $27 at the door.