In most parts of the country, October signals the end of summer heat and the beginning of the cool autumn air. Outdoor festivals and events are winding down. Music concerts and street performances are moving indoors. Downtown music festivals are quickly becoming an afterthought.
But down South in Baton Rouge, autumn temps signal prime time for outdoors events and festivals. October and November prove that no matter the season, one thing that never goes cold in Baton Rouge is the music.
Jazz. Rock. Southern-fried country. Vintage Louisiana classics. You can find all of the authentic rhythms of Cajun country at Sunday in the Park. The free Sunday concert series in Lafayette Park at the Shaw Center offers the opportunity to catch "brunch and music under the oaks," while dancing and relaxing to the classic tempos of live Louisiana tunes.
Sundays in the Park isn't the only thing going on in Baton Rouge during the fall. Live After Five returns to downtown Baton Rouge for Fall of 2008.
Head downtown right after work on Fridays (from 5-7), bring your lawn chair and make sure to set-up where you can see the stage as you kick back to the beats from bands like Stormy, Hip Boot Joe, Larry Garner, Travis Matte and the Kingpins, Papa Grows Funk and more.
There's just nothing like a cold drink, a shade tree and the cadences of saxophones, guitars and trombones on a fall afternoon in Baton Rouge.