Edwin McCain live at Manship – You might know him as the guy who’ll be your crying shoulder, but fans know him as Edwin McCain.

You might know him as the guy who’ll be your crying shoulder, but fans know him as Edwin McCain. The platinum recording artist who had a string of hit songs, such as “I’ll Be” and “I Could Not Ask for More,” will perform at Manship Theatre Saturday at 8 p.m. McCain is touring behind his latest album, Mercy Bound, which features guest spots from Warren Haynes and Louisiana’s own Anders Osborne. Tickets for the performance are $35 and available here. David Ryan Harris will open.

Revenge of the Nerd Tour. Nerdcore hip-hoppers MC Chris, Dr. Awkward, Jesse Dangerously and Tribe One perform at The Spanish Moon. Tickets are $15 and available here. This is an early show. Doors open at 7 p.m.
Jordan Earles Duo. The modern rockers perform a free show at Tallulah inside the Renaissance Hotel. 6 p.m.-9 p.m.
Dixie Rose Acoustic Circle. A blues jam night at Teddy’s Juke Joint. 8 p.m.

POP. A new dance night at The Spanish Moon, featuring motown, hip-hop, pop, soul and more. $5 for 18-20-year-olds. $3 for ages 21 and older. 9 p.m.
The Chambers. Local alt-rock band plays a free show at Kerry Beary’s Atomic Pop Shop. 7:30 p.m.
Melters, Dummy Dumpster and more. Four alternative bands perform at Culture Bar. 10 p.m.
Back 2 School College Bash. Pooch Hall hosts this night of music at The Varsity. Advanced tickets are $15 for the first 150 attendees, then $20 for all other attendees and can be purchased here. Tickets are $25 at the door. 10 p.m.
Hank & Cupcakes. Minimalist pop music at Chelsea’s Café. 10:30 p.m.

Smokey Robinson. The legendary soul singer performs at L’Auberge Casino & Hotel. Tickets are $65 and can be purchased here. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Show starts at 8:30 p.m.
The Sword, Castle and American Sharks. An evening of hard rock at The Spanish Moon. Tickets are $17 and available here. 9 p.m.
Joshua Polk, Kozmic Nod and The Widowers. The first Exploding God Heads compilation release show featuring three local rock bands at Chelsea’s Café. Read more about the local record collective. 10:30 p.m.
Candlebox, Candlelight Red, Open Air Stereo, Terry McDermott, The Bonfires. Rock bands take over The Varsity Theatre in celebration of Candlebox’s 20th anniversary. Tickets are $20 in advance and available here. Tickets are $25 the day of the event. Doors open at 8 p.m. Show starts at 9 p.m.
Steve Riley and High Performance. The Cajun musician and his band perform at the Belle of Baton Rouge. Doors open at 7 p.m. The show starts at 8 p.m.

Smokey Robinson. The legendary soul singer second performance of the weekend at L’Auberge Casino & Hotel. Tickets are $65 and can be purchased here. Doors open at 7 p.m. Show starts at 8 p.m.
Rotary Downs, Sweet Crude. Two indie rock bands perform at Mud and Water. Tickets start at $8 and are available here. Doors open at 8 p.m. Show starts at 9 p.m.
Glitchell, The Sweat, Mr. Rent. The Exploding God Heads compilation weekend continues with three local bands performing at The Spanish Moon. 9 p.m.
Startisan CD release show. A local pop rock band will perform at The Varsity Theatre in support of its latest album release, Decade Array Volume 2. Listen to the song “Change” exclusively at 225. Jason Martin will open. Tickets are $10 in advance and available here. Doors open at 8 p.m. Show starts at 9 p.m.
Lindsay Rae Spurlock. Free all-ages show featuring the singer-songwriter at Red Zeppelin Pizza (Map it!). 9 p.m.
The L.C. Carney Band. An electric blues performance at Teddy’s Juke Joint. Doors open at 8 p.m. Show starts at 9 p.m. This show is for ages 21 and older.

Denton Hatcher and the Soapbox Blues, Ghost in the Gallows, The Millburns. The Exploding God Heads compilation weekend concludes with a show at Mud and Water with three local bands. 7 p.m.