You will also believe you can fly when you see R. Kelly
He’s been called the King of R&B. He’s sold more than 40 million albums in the United States. He’s had numerous hits, including “I Believe I Can Fly,” “Ignition (Remix),” “Bump N Grind” and the crazy/amazing hip-hop opera “Trapped in the Closet” (which has 33 chapters to date). This week, you can see him in person in the Capital City. R. Kelly will perform at the River Center Saturday, Dec. 6, at 8 p.m. as part of his “For Lovers Only Tour.” Comedian Michael Blackson will host. Kelly is touring in support of his latest album, Black Panties, which debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard 200 sales chart last December. Tickets start at $45. For more information, click here.
Update: R. Kelly has postponed his appearance, according to a press release from the River Center. A new date has not been scheduled, but will be announced soon.
Hear jazz great Delfeayo Marsalis
A top trombonist and composer in jazz, Delfeayo Marsalis visits Baton Rouge as part of the Arts Council’s Jazz Listening Room series. Marsalis performs with the Uptown Jazz Orchestra Thursday, Dec. 4, at 7:30 p.m. at Hartley/Vey Studios. The critically acclaimed musician is known as the brother of Branford, Wynton and Jason Marsalis, and earned the nation’s highest jazz honor—a National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Masters Award. Tickets for the show are $10. For more information, click here.
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This week’s shows
Wednesday
Royal Cyclops presents Parlour Themes. Clay Parker, Eric Schmitt and Ryan Harris perform in this themed show at Chelsea’s side bar. This month’s theme is “Songs of Money.” 7:30 p.m. Admission is $8. RSVP and get more information.
Thursday
Brad Walker. New Orleans sax player and LSU School of Music alum celebrates the release of his new album at Chelsea’s side bar. 7:30 p.m. RSVP and get more information.
Shawn Camp. The singer-songwriter performs at Red Dragon Listening Room. Martin Flanagan opens. 8 p.m. Tickets are $40. Click here for more information.
Jessica Hernandez & The Deltas, Molly Taylor, Jetlagger. Hear rock ‘n’ roll bands at Spanish Moon. Doors open at 9 p.m. Tickets are $8 online. RSVP and get more information.
Naughty Professor. Hear an electric jam band at Chelsea’s. 10:30 p.m.
Friday
Nice Dog, Della, Gardens. Local alternative and blues rock bands perform at Spanish Moon. Doors open at 9 p.m. Cover is $8. RSVP and get more information.
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Saturday
Sebastian Bach, The Kodiax. Hard rock fans unite for a rocking good time at The Varsity. Doors open at 8 p.m. The show starts at 9 p.m. Tickets are $17 online and $20 at the doors. And for no reason at all, here are some quotes from Bach, the former singer of Skid Row.
Mayhaps, Burris, Caroline Schaff. Enjoy pop-rock music at Spanish Moon. Doors open at 9 p.m. Cover is $7. RSVP and get more information.
Quiana Lynell and the Lush Life. A local jazz/soul singer performs with her band at Lock & Key Whiskey Bar. 9 p.m. RSVP and get more information.
Southern States. A local honky-tonk/country band performs at Chelsea’s. Singer-songwriter Paul Johnson opens. 10:30 p.m.
Sunday
John Fullbright. The singer-songwriter performs at Red Dragon Listening Room. Martin Flanagan opens. 8 p.m. Tickets start at $20. Click here for more information.
Next week
Preservation Hall Jazz Band’s Creole Christmas. The legendary New Orleans group brings its annual wintertime show to Manship Theatre Monday, Dec. 8, at 7:30 p.m. This performance is for Manship Theatre members. Tickets start at $60. Get more information here or by calling 344-0334.
Paul Collins Beat, Tess Brunet & The Black Orchids, Sherbert. The King of Power Pop plays Lagniappe Records Monday, Dec. 8, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10. RSVP and get more information.
Halestorm, New Medicine. Rock bands perform at The Varsity Tuesday, Dec. 9. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 online.