Jive Flamingo is heading back to school in style with a slate of seasonal concerts. This weekend, the local music blog is teaming up with Spanish Moon for a three-act bill. England in 1819, Mobley and Nice Dog will perform Friday at the venue. Doors open at 9 p.m.; the show starts at 10 p.m. Cover is $8. England in 1819 is hot off the release of its third album, Fireball Electric Tomorrow, as well as a performance at Baton Rouge Gallery’s Movies and Music on the Lawn series. At Friday’s show, the band will have free advance downloads of their new EP, Summer Lightning, available. RSVP and get more information.
Songwriters in the Round. Royal Cyclops presents an evening of local talent in the side bar at Chelsea’s Café. 7 p.m.
Pianoke. Local musician Ross Hoppe hosts this karaoke night at Lock and Key Whiskey Bar. 9 p.m.
Juke Joint Jubilee. Ryan Harris, Clay Parker and other songwriters perform at Red Star. 10 p.m.
Susan Cowsill. The singer-songwriter performs at Red Dragon Listening Room. 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $20.
Wick-It The Instigator, Nit Grit. Enjoy EDM at The Varsity Theatre. Doors open at 8 p.m. The show starts at 9 p.m. Tickets are $12 online and $15 at the door.
Teen Hustle, Baak Gwai, Fogle. Rock bands perform at Chelsea’s Café. 10:30 p.m.