Hear England in 1819 perform new songs

Local indie-pop band, England in 1819, celebrates the release of its new album Fireball Electric Tomorrow this Friday night. The new album offers more electronica than the band’s previous outings, but still retains that epic, dreamy quality the band is known for. Check out Matthew Sigur’s interview with the band here. Lafayette’s Brass Bed and local folk-pop band Minos the Saint will open the show. Tickets are $8. Doors open at 9 p.m.

Saul Conrad. Free showcase for Boston folk singer-songwriter at Mud and Water. 9 p.m.

Bill Callahan, New Bums. The folk singer-songwriter plays an intimate, early set at The Spanish Moon. Tickets are $15 via TicketWeb. Doors open at 7 p.m.
Big Sandy and His Fly Rite Boys, Gal Holiday, Ben Bell and the Stardust Boys. A night of rockabilly, honky-tonk, R&B and soul music at Mud and Water. $10. 8 p.m.
Space Capone, Onion Loaf, Gimm+Icky. Live funk at The Varsity. Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door. Doors open at 8 p.m. The show starts at 9 p.m.
Denton Hatcher and Soapbox Blues. The singer-songwriter and his band perform at Chelsea’s Café. 10:30 p.m.
Rock N Rowe. Carbon Copy performs at Perkins Rowe’s free concert series.

Live After Five. Jaryd Lane and The Parish perform in this edition of the free outdoor concert series at North Boulevard Town Square.
Phat Hat. The funk and soul band performs at The Varsity. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. Doors open at 8 p.m. The show starts at 9 p.m.
Bob Livingston. Red Dragon Listening Room. Tickets are $30.
All Star Country Music Jam and Country Calvacade. An all-star tribute to the golden years of country at Mud and Water featuring performances from The Fugitive Poets, The Bedlamville Triflers and many more. $6. 9 p.m.
Greg Bates. The Texas Club. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. The show starts at 9 p.m.
Righteous Buddha, Marco Benevento. Experimental rock music at Chelsea’s Café. 10:30 p.m.
Kenny Neal. The blues guitarist performs a free show at the Belle of Baton Rouge. Doors open at 7 p.m. The show starts at 8 p.m.
Kiwi Bautista. A free performance at Tallulah inside the Renaissance Hotel. 6 p.m.-9 p.m.

The Enclave, Of Loyalty, Secret Smoker, Cavities. Hard rock at Mud and Water. $7. 9 p.m.
Up Until Now, Little Goliath. Dance rock at The Spanish Moon. Doors open at 9 p.m.
Trailer Hounds, The Quickening. Local funk fusion trio performs at Chelsea’s Café. 10:30 p.m.

D. Montrell, Ask the Thomas Bros. Free local sounds at The Varsity. 7 p.m.

Yo Gotti, YG, Zed Silla, Shy Glizzy, Ca$h Out. Rap showcase at The Varsity. Tickets are $20 in advance. Doors open at 8 p.m. The show starts at 9 p.m.
Leon Redbone. The iconic entertainer performs at Manship Theatre. Tickets start at $40 and are available here. 7:30 p.m.