Road trip: The Black Keys in N.O.; Brad Paisley, Jewel in Lafayette

The only thing cooler than alternative blues band The Black Keys is the fact that they’re playing in New Orleans tonight, Oct. 1. Fresh off the release of the Danger Mouse-produced Attack and Release, The Black Keys perform at New Orleans’ House of Blues with Jessica Lea Mayfield. Show at 9 p.m. $22. 18 and up. Pop country singer Brad Paisley brings his brand of honky-tonk to Lafayette’s Cajundome this Saturday night. Fans are in for a treat as former pop princess Jewel and Chuck Wicks are set to perform. 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $30.75.