Some of the best and brightest of the Baton Rouge music scene are ushering in the fall with “Back to School Parties” at Spanish Moon and the Legendary Noise Floor this month. Organized by the music blog Jive Flamingo, the series began late last month highlighting local favorites along with some up-and-coming young musicians. The series continues at the Spanish Moon Sept. 5 featuring the local synth-pop band England in 1819 with Austin-based band Mobley and the young blues-rock band Nice Dog.
On Sept. 14, singer-songwriters Clay Parker and Ryan Harris jam with the young indie act Gardens and fresh-faced songwriter Caroline Schaff at the Legendary Noise Floor. The series ends Sept. 20 with Baton Rouge hip hop emcee Marcel P. Black, DJ Automatik, Atlanta-based Detroit Mutant Radio and local soul band Cafe Au Lait at the Spanish Moon. For more information, go to jiveflamingo.com.
SEPT. 7: Bop along to the twinkling melodies of Islands at the Spanish Moon. thespanishmoon.com
SEPT. 12: The multi-instrumental ensemble Kopecky Family Band shows off its rich harmonies and musical chops at the Spanish Moon.
SEPT. 19: Rebirth Brass Band brings its funky New Orleans sound to Chelsea’s Cafe. chelseascafe.com
SEPT. 24: English musician and songwriter Iain Matthews performs an intimate set at the Red Dragon Listening Room. reddragonlr.com
SEPT. 26: Long-running and much-loved jazz funk ensemble Galactic takes the stage at the Varsity Theatre. varsitytheatre.com
EARLY NEXT MONTH: Witty country singer-songwriter Kacey Musgraves performs at the Varsity Theatre Oct. 3.
IN NEW ORLEANS: Washed Out, maker of drowsy synth-pop, performs at the House of Blues Sept. 10. Alternative rock stalwarts The Afghan Whigs perform at the Civic Theatre Sept. 20. How to Dress Well provides some more drowsy synth-pop at the Hi-Ho Lounge on the same night (Sept. 25) that every teen girl in Louisiana will be screaming for One Direction at Mercedes-Benz Superdome.
