See Tab Benoit at The Varsity this weekend

The blues guitarist Tab Benoit will perform at The Varsity Friday. Special guest Sol Driven Train will open the show. A native of Houma, Benoit cut his teeth playing the blues all around Baton Rouge before landing a record contract in the early 1990s. In 2010, he was inducted into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame. Friday’s show kicks off at 9 p.m. Doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 online. For more information, click here.

Baby Boy, Secret Smoker, Henrietta, Basebourne. Four rock bands play upstairs at Spanish Moon. 7 p.m.
Liam Catchings and the Jolly Racket, The Head, Fake Flowers. Three rock bands perform at Mud and Water. 9 p.m.

Washed Out Winter. Check out DJ sets from Josh Nee and Josh McLin at Mud and Water. 10 p.m.
Hip Hop Night. A new Thursday night special at Spanish Moon. Ladies drink free until 10 p.m. No cover for guys until 10 p.m. This will be a special Christmas edition, featuring artwork from BlackTorch tattoo parlor, Gabriel Saint and more. Cover is $5. 8 p.m.
Frankie Ballard. The country guitarist and singing sensation performs at The Texas Club. Tickets are $12 in advance and $17 at the door. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 928-4655 or click here.
Julie Williams. The singer-songwriter performs at Tallulah’s inside The Renaissance Hotel. 6 p.m.-9 p.m.

Rebirth Brass Band. New Orleans brass music, funk, jazz and more at Chelsea’s Café. 10:30 p.m.
Booty Werk: Red Star Christmas. The local bar on Laurel Street (map it! link to 222 Laurel Street) celebrates Christmas with a dance night and free drinks from 7 p.m.-11 p.m.

Ryan Harris & Company, Mississippi Rail Co. Songwriters and roots musicians perform at Chelsea’s Café. 10:30 p.m.
Ugly Sweater X-Mas. A holiday party at Spanish Moon. $7.