Free music and good times at Radiopalooza – WHYR hosts it annual festival fundraiser this weekend, showing that local music is alive and well in Baton Rouge.

WHYR hosts it annual festival fundraiser this weekend, showing that local music is alive and well in Baton Rouge. The Saturday event kicks off at noon with music at North Boulevard Town Square, featuring performances from Righteous Buddha, Michael Foster Project, Denton Hatcher, Stagecoach Bandits, Rondo Hatton, Secret Annexe, Marcel P. Black and more. Though admission is free, merchandise will be available and the local radio station will be accepting donations to reach its fundraising goal. For more information on the event, visit whyr.org.

Other shows happening this week:

Gary Negbaur. Pianist/singer-songwriter performs as part of the free May music series at Tallulah inside the Renaissance Hotel. 6 p.m.-9 p.m.
Sunset Riot, Glitter Boys. Hard rock fun at Mud and Water. Doors open at 8:30 p.m.

Rock N Rowe. Chris LeBlanc performs in the weekly free concert series at Perkins Rowe. 6 p.m.-9 p.m.
Kevin Welch with Dustin Welch. A chart-topping American country music artist performs at Red Dragon Listening Room. 8 p.m. Tickets are $20. To reserve your seat, click here.
Hazy Ray, Nickels and Dimes. Local music showcase at Mud and Water. Doors open at 8:30 p.m. $5.
Soul Jukeboxx. Soul music at L’Auberge Casino & Hotel’s social music bar Edge. 8 p.m.
Jack Miele and Woody Dantagnan. Two veteran New Orleans musicians perform near the 12th floor rooftop pool as a part of L’Auberge’s Sunset Society. Music starts at 6 p.m. Tickets are $10.

American Aquarium, The Rigs. A night of great country-tinged rock ‘n’ roll at The Varsity. Doors open at 8 p.m. Show starts at 9 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance and can be purchased via TicketWeb.
Andrew Duhon. Local singer-songwriter performs a free show at Tallulah inside the Renaissance Hotel. 6 p.m.-9 p.m.
Minos the Saint, Jodi James. Two local folk-rock bands perform at Chelsea’s Café. 10 p.m.
Suit & Tie Dance Party. Hot tunes at The Spanish Moon. 9 p.m. This event will be non-smoking. $7 general admission, $5 for those who dress up.
A.M., Speak[easy] Band. A little blues and a little rock ‘n’ roll at Mud and Water. Doors open at 8:30 p.m. $6.
Werewolf. The local, legendary cover band takes the stage at L’Auberge’s social music bar Edge. 9:30 p.m.
ROAD TRIP: Generationals, Brass Bed. Two critically-acclaimed indie rock bands perform at Artmosphere, 903 Johnston St., in Lafayette. 10 p.m.

Taj Mahal Trio. The two-time Grammy winner and blues legend performs at Manship Theatre. 8 p.m. Tickets are $75 and can be purchased here.
Styx. The ’80s pop-rock legends behind “Babe,” “Come Sail Away” and more perform at the Event Center at L’Auberge. Doors open at 7 p.m. Show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased via Ticketmaster.
NeonGLOW Paint Party with music from Ying Yang Twins, Beverly Skillz, Reed Tribou. Southern rap hits The Varsity stage. 9 p.m. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased via TicketWeb.
Lazarus Heart, Baby Boy, Matsy, Emmess Doss. The Spanish Moon hosts a benefit for a friend who lost everything in a fire earlier this year. Donations are encouraged. Music starts at 10 p.m.
Clay Parker and The Levee Road Revue. Local country troubadour Clay Parker performs with a bevee of musicians in support of his new album Any Old Time. Check out Justin McGovern’s blog on the event here. Doors open at 8:30 p.m.
Jacob Zachary, Luke Ash. Two local singer-songwriters perform at The Haven Listening Room and Gallery. Show starts at 7 p.m.

Monday: Japandroids, A Place To Bury Strangers. Alternative rock fans won’t want to miss this show at The Spanish Moon. Doors open at 8 p.m. Show starts at 9 p.m. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased via TicketWeb.