Road trip: The Whigs, Tesla in N.O., Michael Bolton in Marksville

Hot off the release of their first album in six years, Georgia’s own The Whigs bring garage rock to New Orleans this Friday night to the Republic New Orleans. $10. Show starts at 11 p.m. 18 and up. Hair-metal legends Tesla team up with The Bittersweets and the Last Perfect Thing for a benefit for the Tipitina’s Foundation this Friday night at New Orleans’ legendary Tipitina’s. $15. 9 p.m. 18 and up. Who has sold 53 million albums, won numerous Grammys and has a name synonymous with love? The one, the only, the Michael Bolton. The soft-rock balladeer croons his way into Marksville’s Paragon Casino Resort this Saturday night. $50. Doors at 8 p.m. Show at 9 p.m. Must be 21.