CAJUN STYLE
Lovers of the plaintive fiddle and vocal style of South Lousiana’s French Canadian diaspora can catch one of the most renowned practitioners of the Cajun tradition when Michael Doucet and Beausoleil visit the Iron Horse in Northampton Wednesday. The band, which formed in 1975, is celebrating its 25th album, “From Bamako to Carencro,” which explores the connections between the Cajuns and the West African traditions of Mali. The show starts at 7 p.m., and tickets run $20 in advance, $23 at the door. www.iheg.com
ANOTHER GOOD BET
The New England Saxophone Symposium happens Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. in Bezanson Recital Hall at UMass. A range of sax styles will be covered during the daylong event that features competitions, showcases, clinics and an evening concert, at 7:30. $40 covers everything. www.umass.edu/saxophone/symposium