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Mickey Avalon
Friday, May 9. No Dice (2339 St. Claude Avenue). 9PM. $20-30.
Mickey’s contagious demeanor and unique writing style has made him a hot commodity in the music industry as a hip-hop artist. Fan favorites include “Jane Fonda,” “Mr. Right” and “My Dick”. No Dice, formerly Hi Ho Lounge, is located at 2239 St. Claude Ave

Sky Choice | Past Imperfect | Mere of Light
Friday, May 9. Okay Bar (1700 Port Street). 7PM.

He Is Legend | Cancer Bats | Strawberry Girls | The Requiem
Saturday, May 10. Chelsea’s Live (1010 Nicholson Drive, Baton Rouge). 8 PM. $25.
The headliners still have 3 original members.

Sub-Division | Whisper Party!
Saturday, May 10. Gasa Gasa. 9PM. $10.
Sub-Division is a Joy Division tribute band.

Hidden Truths and Enlightened Pirates: The David Graeber Book Club
Saturday, May 10. Jefferson Parish Library, Rosedale Branch. 12:30PM-2PM. FREE.
This is a four-month book club dedicated to works by the late anthropologist and activist David Gaeber. Book to be discussed: The Democracy Project: A History, A Crisis, A Movement 4036 Jefferson Hwy. in Jefferson, LA 70121

Jourdan Thibodeaux et Les Rôdailleurs | Bon Bon Vivant
Wednesday, May 14. Lafayette Square (602 Camp Street). 5PM. FREE.
The final Wednesdays At The Square concert of the year; rescheduled from May 7th due to la pluie (rain). BBV: 5 - 6 PM. JTELR: 6:30 - 8 PM. The headliners are Lafayette trad-meets-outlaw zydeco with a bit of a rockabilly look / swagger. It is said that les femmes are fond of the rather hunky singer. "Rôdailleurs" means "Prowlers."

XTC’s Terry Chambers and Friends
Wednesday, May 14. Midcity Ballroom. 9PM. $22.50 (advance), $27.50 (door).
"Emerging out of the post-punk and new-wave explosion of the late 70s, XTC experienced global success touring with the likes of The Police and Talking Heads. The band put their hometown of Swindon UK on the map. They achieved huge success in North America and Japan. Sadly, their legions of loyal fans would be left in limbo when in 1982 XTC stopped touring, becoming a studio-based entity [due to their singer's stage fright]." Check out TC's drumming on XTC's manic ska-rap-funk song "Spinning Top." It's not the usual geek-pop the band was known for.

Korine | Johnny Dynamite and The Bloodsuckers | Berlin Taxi
Wednesday, May 14. Siberia. 9PM. $15-20.
Korine are retro Philly synth poppers with post-punk underpinnings & wimpy / haughty Brian Molko (Placebo)-style emo vox. RIYL: Tears For Fears, Pale Waves, Simple Minds. Their album title Tear is perhaps a nod to the "Shout" boys. They have rapidly climbed the ranks in the indie world, though some fans gripe about their new LP's polished sheen. Despite the brawny name, fellow Philly act Johnny Dynamite and The Bloodsuckers are similar to Korine, but more minimalist Depeche- / New Order- / The XX-style existential, dreamy synth pop, w/ elegant choirboy vox. Massive college radio potential, especially the song "Angel." Local synthsters Berlin Taxi open the night.

The Damned | The Adverts
Friday, May 16. Civic Theatre. 7PM. $45 - $100. Booking
The Damned with their original 80s lineup and support from TV Smith's The Adverts. https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1B00616FDADE7019

Drosera | Holeopener | Kiagf | Angels End
Friday, May 16. Fred Hampton Free Store (5523 St. Claude Avenue).
Belly Up.

Dysmorophia | Aneurysm | Dread | Swampgrave | Gall
Saturday, May 17. Fred Hampton Free Store (5523 St. Claude Avenue).
Belly Up.

Buckethead
Saturday, May 17. Joy Theater.

Chemical X | Swamp Hunny | Swinging Astrid | Leest
Tuesday, May 20. Fred Hampton Free Store (5523 St. Claude Avenue).
Belly Up.

Peeling Flesh | Wombrot | Phallic Laceration | Face-Off
Tuesday, May 20. Siberia.

David Dondero | Anders Parker
Thursday, May 22. NOLA 'Nacular Studio & Gallery (1172 Magazine Street at Erato). 7PM.

Die Young | Bayway NJ | Dremm | Face-Off
Friday, May 23. Sea Cave.

All in the Family | Wild at Heart
Saturday, May 24. Banks Street Bar. 8PM. $5.
Ex-reunion-union. Ex-Faeries vs ex-Deardiaryiseemtobedead.

DJ Velvet Spade | DJ Scythe Sylvia
Saturday, May 24. Bar Redux. 9PM.
Tear Drops: A Dark Trip Hop Night. To prepare, listen to the famous Massive Attack x Portishead mashup "Teardrop On Roads." I won't sleep, I can't breathe, until you're resting here with me. Fun Fact: Hugh Laurie, lead actor on TV show House M.D., which used Massive Attack's "Teardrop" as its theme song, is a regular shopper at nearby Euclid Records. Flyer: https://facebook.com/events/1227061252195913

Rose Cemetary | Slowhole | Gumption | Gratitude Jar
Saturday, May 24. Fred Hampton Free Store (5523 St. Claude Avenue).
Belly Up.

Sanity Slip | Clique | Face-Off | Gall
Monday, May 26. Gasa Gasa.

The Revered Horton Heat | Dwayne Dopsie and The Zydeco Hellraisers
Tuesday, May 27. Midcity Ballroom. 9PM. $30 (advance), $40 (door).

The Reverend Horton Heat | Nathan & The Zydeco Cha Chas
Wednesday, May 28. Tipitina's. 8:30PM.
New drummer, same psychobilly shtick: "Loaded guns, space heaters, and big skies. Welcome to the lethal littered landscape of Jim Heath’s imagination."

Hardcore Baby Shower
Saturday, May 31. Fred Hampton Free Store (5523 St. Claude Avenue).
Belly Up.

The Body | Sunrot | Guts Club | Laughingthrush
Wednesday, June 4. Gasa Gasa. 8PM.
Belly Up!

Hidden Truths and Enlightened Pirates: The David Graeber Book Club
Saturday, June 7. Jefferson Parish Library, Rosedale Branch (4036 Jefferson Highway). 12:30PM-2PM. FREE.
This is a four-month book club dedicated to works by the late anthropologist and activist David Gaeber. Book to be discussed: The Utopia of Rules: On Technology, Stupidity, and the Secret Joys of Bureaucracy

Baton Rouge Punk Rock Flea Market | Live Punk Karaoke
Sunday, June 8. Midcity Ballroom. 6PM. Hungry Ghost Collective
Punk rock karaoke with a live band, records, vendors, food truck with vegan options available.

Bursting | Community | Thou
Tuesday, June 17. The Broadside (600 N. Broad Street).
Belly Up! All ages.

Tommy Prine | Steve Judice
Friday, June 20. Red Dragon Listening Room (2401 Florida Street, Baton Rouge). 8PM. $50.
Yes, this the son of John Prine. Final concert here after 24 years; the owners are retiring. You had your chances to go, rockers. This was a punk venue that hosted Black Flag, Meat Puppets, Butthole Surfers, Descendents, et al in the '80s: https://www.setlist.fm/venue/jacys-baton-rouge-la-usa-43d753f3.html. https://facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1221654523304661&id=100063803730401

Hidden Truths and Enlightened Pirates: The David Graeber Book Club
Saturday, July 5. Jefferson Parish Library, Rosedale Branch (4036 Jefferson Highway). 12:30PM-2PM. FREE.
This is a four-month book club dedicated to works by the late anthropologist and activist David Gaeber. Book to be discussed: Pirate Enlightenment, or the Real Libertalia

Leopardo | New Fools | Spllit
Wednesday, July 9. Saturn Bar. 9PM. $12. Booking
Leopardo all the way from Biel, Switzerland to bring you lysergic rock n roll!! You do not want to miss this beauty. Supported by New Orlean's own (1) New Fools: full of righteous morotik indie grooves, and (2) Spllit: mutant punks who have a penchant for pop art experimentalia.

Crystal Lake | Vctms | Not Enough Space | Face Yourself
Tuesday, July 15. Southport Hall. 7PM. $20 (advance), $25 (door).
Metalcore / nü-screamy metal bands. Crystal Lake (Tokyo) formed in 2002 and signed to Century Media (now a subsidiary of Sony) last year. "Members stated that the band are influenced mostly by newer metalcore acts such as Shai Hulud, Earth Crisis and Hatebreed as well as other melodic metalcore bands like The Ghost Inside or Parkway Drive." - Wikipedia. Lead axeman Yudai "YD" Miyamoto is their only original member. Extremely pessimistic Illinois rockers VCTMS have drum n' bass beats & samples in some songs, creating an industrial sound not unlike The Prodigy or Prong meets screamo.

“Weird Al” Yankovic | Puddles Pity Party
Tuesday, July 29. Saenger Theatre (1111 Canal Street). 8PM. $59 - $129; VIP meet & greet upgrade $239 extra.
The curiously-maned comedy rocker “brings his legendary full-production multimedia comedy rock show back to the concert stage with the BIGGER & WEIRDER 2025 Tour, playing his iconic hits as well as some never-performed-live-before fan favorites.” This will likely sell out ~half a year in advance, so true punx should act fast.

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