A country singer and former Nashville Star contestant visits the Capital City this weekend. Kacey Musgraves performs at The Varsity Friday. Doors open at 8 p.m. The show starts at 9 p.m. John & Jacob will open. Tickets are $30. Musgraves is touring behind her 2013 album Same Trailer Different Park, which includes the hit singles “Follow Your Arrow” and “Merry Go ‘Round.” While she doesn’t think her subject matter is controversial, some have pointed out Musgraves’ style is a bit rougher than other female country singers. Still, she’s turning heads of country and non-country fans. For more information, visit kaceymusgraves.com.
John Fohl. The singer-songwriter performs a free show at Tallulah inside the Renaissance Hotel. 6 p.m.-9 p.m.
Pianoke. Local musician Ross Hoppe hosts this karaoke night at Lock and Key Whiskey Bar. 9 p.m.
Marc Ford, Elijah Ford & The Bloom. Chelsea’s Café. 10:30 p.m.
Guitar in the Baroque. The Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra performs Vivaldi’s “Guitar Concerto in D Major” and three other pieces at 7:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Baton Rouge (763 North Blvd.) as a part of the Lamar Chamber Series. Tickets are $25. Senior and child discounts are available.
Phosphorescent, Minos the Saint. Enjoy indie rock and folk music at Spanish Moon. Tickets are $15 online. Read Matthew Sigur’s interview with Phosphorescent’s Matthew Houck.
The Stooges Brass Band. The New Orleans brass band performs at Chelsea’s Café. 10:30 p.m.
Juke Joint Jubilee. Ryan Harris, Clay Parker and other songwriters perform at Red Star. 10 p.m.
