Hear local musicians tackle Neil Young

Locals perform one of Neil Young’s greatest albums in the latest edition of Royal Cyclops’ Drop the Needle concert series. Baton Rouge’s own Lee Barbier, Melissa Wilson, John Tracy and many more will come together to perform Young’s Harvest from start to finish Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at Chelsea’s Café. The 1972 album features some of Young’s finest moments, including the oft-covered “Heart of Gold,” “Old Man” and “The Needle and the Damage Done.” The recording is considered one of the greatest albums of all time, according to Rolling Stone, and one of the more recognizable albums of Young’s prolific output. For more information and to RSVP, click here.

Rhett Guillot. The local singer-songwriter performs a free show at Tallulah’s inside the Renaissance Hotel. 6 p.m.
Songwriters in the Round. Royal Cyclops presents an evening of local talent in the side bar at Chelsea’s. 7 p.m.

Rock N Rowe. Local band Louisiana performs in this edition of the free concert series at Perkins Rowe’s Town Square Park. 6 p.m.
Juke Joint Jubilee. Ryan Harris, Clay Parker and other songwriters perform at Red Star. 10 p.m.
Kid Carsons, Cardinal Sons. Folk rock bands play at Chelsea’s Café. 10:30 p.m.

Summer Beat. Cam Pyle performs in this edition of the free concert series in front of Ingleside United Methodist Church (4264 Capitol Heights Ave.). 5:30 p.m.
Jamie Lynn Spears. The pop-country singer performs at The Texas Club. Doors open at 7 p.m. The show starts at 9 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door.
Michael Foster Project. The brass band performs at The Varsity. Doors open at 8 p.m. The show starts at 9 p.m. Tickets are $10 online and $12 at the doors.
Elsah. Enjoy alt-country music at Red Star. 9:30 p.m.
Sage Francis, B. Dolan. Touring rap musicians perform at Spanish Moon.
Trailer Hounds, Brass Mimosa, Electric Attitude. Jam bands take the stage at Chelsea’s Café. 10:30 p.m.

Cher Lloyd, West Without. Pop bands perform a free show as part of the Dixie Landin’ summer concert series. Gates to the concert grounds open at 6:30 p.m. The show starts at 7 p.m.
Strangers and Light. The local Americana band performs at Chelsea’s Café in the side bar. 7 p.m.
Natural Blonde, Relatives, You. Alternative rock bands perform at Red Star. 9:30 p.m.
6 String Razor, Full Circle, Sons of Common, Running Out of Retro. Arena rock tribute bands perform at The Varsity. Doors open at 8 p.m. The show starts at 9 p.m. Tickets are $10 online and $12 at the door.
Shotgun Double. Enjoy swamp pop from New Orleans at Chelsea’s Café. 10:30 p.m.

Red Rock & Blue VI. Everclear, Soul Asylum and Eve 6 perform at The Varsity in a special concert that benefits Louisiana military charities. Doors open at 6 p.m. The show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $42.50.

Thou, The Body, Silver Godling. Hard rock bands perform an all-ages show at Atomic Pop Shop Monday. Doors open at 7 p.m. The show starts at 8 p.m. $5.
Wings Denied, Lefthand Path, TBA. Metal bands perform at The Library at Northgate Monday. 8 p.m.
Songwriters in the Round. Royal Cyclops presents an evening of local talent in the side bar at Chelsea’s Wednesday. 7 p.m.