Local musicians ‘Drop the Needle’ on Springsteen

Once a month, Baton Rouge musicians come together to perform a classic album from start to finish. This month, an ensemble including Ben Herrington, Micah D. Blouin, Patrick Hodgkins and Shawn Roux will serve as backing band to songwriters such as Clay Parker, Rob Chidester and many more to perform Bruce Springsteen’s Nebraska. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Chelsea’s Cafe. Admission is $10. The album is the sixth in The Boss’ catalog and was released in 1982, two years after his hit double album The River. Unlike Springsteen’s earlier works, Nebraska is known for its uncompromising darkness and was made on a four-track recorder. Among the album’s best known songs is “Atlantic City,” “Johnny 99” and “Highway Patrolman.” Nebraska is ranked as one of the “Top 500 Albums of All-Time” by Rolling Stone and as one of the best albums of the ’80s by Rolling Stone, Pitchfork, Q and Slant Magazine.

Steve Judice, Joe Sullivan. Royal Cyclops presents a songwriters’ showcase at Red Dragon Listening Room. 7:30 p.m. $5 suggested donation.
Trivium, Battlecross, Harvester. Metal bands perform at The Varsity. Doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 online and $25 at the doors.

Live After Five. David St. Romain, a Baton Rouge country singer/songwriter, performs in the final edition of the free concert series at North Boulevard’s Town Square. 5 p.m.
Rock N Rowe. Remnants performs at Perkins Rowe’s Town Square as part of the free concert series. 6 p.m.-9 p.m.

GlowRage Tour. Get covered in paint and listen to the hottest dance tunes at The Texas Club. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door.
Robert Ellis, Erin Miley. Songwriters perform early at Mud and Water. 8 p.m.
10 Years, Twelve Foot Ninja, Silent Season. Hard rock bands perform at The Varsity. Doors open at 8 p.m. The show starts at 9 p.m. Tickets are $17.50 online and $20 the day of the show.
The Myrtles, Jetlagger. Alternative rock bands perform a late showcase at Mud and Water. Doors open at 9 p.m.
The Return of ’80s Night. Spanish Moon’s celebration of ’80s music makes a comeback for one night only with classic covers by England in 1819, Tiny Arch and DJ Mike Larry. Doors open at 9 p.m. $5 with ’80s attire, $7 without.

The Widowers, Bantam Foxes, Neat. Enjoy rock bands from Baton Rouge, Lafayette and New Orleans at Mud and Water. Doors open at 9 p.m. $7.
Bad Suns, Circa Amore. Hear alternative rock bands at Spanish Moon. Doors open at 9 p.m. Tickets are $10.
Christworm, Coma Regalia. Hardcore bands perform at Hound Dogs (668 Main St.).