October Music

Capitol Steps (Baton Rouge)

Oct. 12, at 6 p.m. and 9 p.m., at the Manship Theatre, 100 Lafayette St. These former Congressional staffers serve up their wickedly funny political parodies of popular American songs while bashing Republicans, Democrats and Independents alike. Tickets are $36 to $54. For more info: 1-866-451-2787 or visit www.manshiptheatre.org.

Voice of the Wetlands 2007 Festival (Houma)

Oct. 12-14, at Southdown Plantation. Houma blues guitarist Tab Benoit, Louisiana LeRoux, Lil’ Band of Gold featuring CC Adcock and Warren Storm, Waylon Thibodeaux, Cyril Neville, Anders Osborne, Big Chief Monk Boudreaux, The Chubby Carrier Band, The Treater Band, Pershing Wells Louisiana Songwriters Showcase, guitarist Mike Zito, Josh Garret, West Bank Mike and John Lisi, Southern Cross, The Country Connection, the Hurricane Levee Band and several other artists will perform at the free concert. For more info visit www.voiceofthewetlands.com.

“Big Band Bash” (Houma)

Oct. 13, 8 p.m. ’til midnight, at the Houma Municipal Auditorium. The Houma-Terrebonne Community Stage Band will entertain at this semi-formal event. Prizes will be awarded to the best couple in three categories: waltz, cha-cha and jitterbug. Tickets are $10 in advance, or $12.50 at the door. For more information, visit www.htcb.org.

The Gift of Music Benefit Concert (Cut Off)

Oct. 20, at the Cut Off Youth Center. Featuring Steve Williams with Civil Twilight and special guests, Dream Junkies, Peel, Masquerade, Swing Arm, Retro Grade, DNA and Plow. Tickets are $10 for adults; children under 10 are admitted free. All proceeds will benefit Jennie Richeaux. Donations can be made at any South Lafourche Bank branch or mailed to P.O. Box 1132, Larose, LA. Make checks payable to The Gift of Music Benefit Concert.

Riders in the Sky (Morgan City)

Oct. 21, at 3 p.m., at the Shreier Municipal Auditorium. The multi-Grammy Award-winning Western foursome Riders in the Sky celebrate the cowboy legends of Gene Autry, Roy Rogers and the Sons of the Pioneers. The first in the four-show Community Concert series. Season tickets are $45 for adults and $10 for students through grade 12. For more info: (985) 385-2307.

Pancho Sanchez (Baton Rouge)

Oct. 25, at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., at the Manship Theatre, 100 Lafayette St. Grammy Award-winner Sanchez and his seasoned ensemble will pay homage to the glories of a half-century tradition that was born when Afro-Cuban rhythms merged with bebop. Tickets are $22.50 to $40.50. For more info: 1-866-451-2787 or visit www.manshiptheatre.org.