Baton Rouge Magnet hosts Grammy winners

Terrance Simien, Zachary Richard and the Hot 8 Brass Band will perform Saturday at the Baton Rouge Magnet High School auditorium. This showcase of Louisiana musicians is part of Lt. Gov. Jay Dardenne’s initiative to highlight and bring musicians across the globe as state ambassadors. All three performers were among 11 state acts that were recently announced as finalists for the 56th annual Grammy Awards, which will be presented in late January. This weekend’s concert, dubbed “Only in Louisiana,” kicks off at 7 p.m. Advance tickets are $25 online.

Eric Schmitt. The singer-songwriter celebrates the release of his new album with special guests The Leftovers at Red Dragon Listening Room. 7:30 p.m.
Green Room Show with Bones, Jugs and Harmony. The dance band performs at Mud and Water. 9 p.m.

The Telegraph Salesmen. Experimental gypsy jazz at Mud and Water. 9 p.m.
Lou Reed Tribute Night. Listen to tunes from the late singer at Red Star. No cover; happy hour all night long. Hosted by Philip Mann and Lacey McRight. 8 p.m.
Hip Hop Night. DJ Mike Larry cooks up the sweet tunes at Spanish Moon. Ladies drink free until 10 p.m. No cover charge for guys until 10 p.m. Doors open at 8 p.m.
Lynn Anselmo Songwriter’s Night. A singer-songwriter showcase at Chelsea’s Café. 7 p.m.
MJ and the Redeemers. The blues band hosts a jam night at Phil Brady’s. 7 p.m.

Joe Ely. The critically-acclaimed Texas musician performs as part of the Red Dragon Songwriter Series at Manship Theatre. Tickets start at $40 and are available online. 7:30 p.m. For more information, check out 225‘s story on the Red Dragon Songwriter Series here.
Rusty Yates Band. The R&B/Soul singer-songwriter performs with his band at The Varsity. Tickets are $12 online. Doors open at 8 p.m. The show starts at 9 p.m.
American Fangs, The Hitchhiker, The Last Place You Look. Rock from Texas and Louisiana at Mud and Water. Doors open at 8 p.m. The show starts at 10 p.m.
Caddywhompus, Human Like Me, The Widowers. Three alternative rock bands from Louisiana perform at Spanish Moon. $7. 10 p.m.
Old Salt Union. Chelsea’s Café. 10:30 p.m.
Sir Charles Jones. The soul and blues singer performs a free show at The Atrium at the Belle of Baton Rouge. Doors open at 7 p.m. The show starts at 8 p.m.

Jason Martin and the Corner Pocket, Denton Hatcher, Gold and the Rush. Three Louisiana bands perform at Mud and Water. 9 p.m.
The Mulligan Brothers. The Americana and alt-country band performs at Chelsea’s Café. 10:30 p.m.
Liam Catchings and the Jolly Racket. Local rock band celebrates the premiere of its music video at Spanish Moon. $8. 10 p.m.

Emily Kopp. The singer-songwriter performs at Mud and Water. 7 p.m.

The Luisitania, Peoples Blues of Richmond, Levee Daze. Three jam-rock bands perform next Tuesday at Mud and Water. 9 p.m.