Blues extravaganza at the River Center – A celebratory concert originally scheduled for Father’s Day has turned into a July explosion of blues talent.

A celebratory concert originally scheduled for Father’s Day has turned into a July explosion of blues talent. Maze featuring Frankie Beverly headlines the show at the River Center this Friday. The original Father’s Day concert was postponed to this date due to a scheduling conflict. Tickets purchased for the original event will be honored. Among the other performers are Tucka, Shirley Brown, Labrado, Gina Brown and more. Tickets start at $33 and are available through Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7 p.m. The show starts at 8 p.m.

Summer Sounds at St. James. The Hot Club of New Orleans performs swing-era music at St. James Episcopal Church. Tickets are $10 at the door, cash or check only. 7 p.m.
Toby Templet. A free acoustic rock performance at Tallulah inside the Renaissance Hotel. 6 p.m.- 9 p.m.
Blues Jam Extravaganza. Live blues music at The Blues Room (Map it!). 8 p.m.

Royal Cyclops Presents: Local Songwriters Showcase. Four local singer-songwriters perform a free show at Backstreet Lounge (Map it!). 7:30 p.m.
Soul Jukeboxx. The band performs at The Edge at L’Auberge Casino & Hotel. 8 p.m.
Lynn Anselmo. The singer-songwriter performs at the side bar at Chelsea’s Café. 7 p.m.
Davy Crockett and the Wild Frontier. NOLA/BR/Covington rock ‘n’ roll at Mud and Water. 9 p.m. $6.

George Porter, Jr. The legendary New Orleans bassist performs at Chelsea’s Café. 10:30 p.m.
Kole Parker, Daniel Heartless, DJ Ya Boy Earl. Hip-hop at The Varsity Theatre. This show also features art from Jacob Zumo. Doors open at 8 p.m. Show starts at 9 p.m. Tickets are $10 and available via TicketWeb.
West Without, Coyotes, The Rigs. Alternative rock at The Spanish Moon. This is the album release show for West Without. The first 50 people will receive a free CD. Doors at 9 p.m. Show starts at 10 p.m. Tickets are $8 at the door.
Thieving Bird, Nate Currin. A night of country-tinged rock and songwriting at Mud and Water. 9 p.m. $7.
Summer Beat. M.J. and the Redeemers perform in this free weekly concert series on a stage outside of 4264 Capital Heights. 5 p.m.-8 p.m.

The Appleseed Cast, The Lift & Times, Muscle Worship. Punk rock music at The Spanish Moon. Tickets are $10 and available via Ticketweb. Doors at 9 p.m. Show starts at 10 p.m.
Coobie Joe. A night of Cajun music and dance at the UCT Hall (Map it!). 8 p.m.
Yvette Landry with Steve Judice. Two gifted singer-songwriters perform at Red Dragon Listening Room. Tickets are $20. 8 p.m.
Millie Jackson. The R&B singer performs at the Belle of Baton Rouge. Tickets are $25. VIP tickets are $50. Doors open at 7 p.m. The show starts at 8 p.m.
Nickels and Dimes. The folk-rock duo performs at Chelsea’s Café. 10:30 p.m.
Louis Dunn and The Dunn-Deal All Stars. Live blues jams and tunes at The Blues Room. 9 p.m.

Caust, The Sweat, Secret Smoker. Punk music at HTGT Thrift (Map it!). 7:30 p.m.

CSS, MNDR. Indie rock bands bring acronyms and fun tracks to The Varsity Theatre Tuesday. Tickets are $20 and available via TicketWeb. Doors open at 7 p.m. Show starts at 8 p.m.
Teething Veils, Luke Ash. Chamber pop and folk rock at Mud and Water. 9 p.m. $6.