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Red-haired woman with a green beret and matching dress holds a guitar against a vibrant green background. Her expression is thoughtful.

The Red Stick Weekend Guide - Mar 13th, 14th & 15th 2026

🎶 Welcome to The Red Stick Weekend Guide! Your curated list of top picks for local live music in the Baton Rouge area.

Caitlen Odell

3 days ago2 min read

Vector art of a stylish woman singing with a guitar. Bold colors and patterns create a vibrant, energetic mood. She's wearing glasses and a hat.

The Red Stick Weekend Guide - Mar 6th, 7th & 8th 2026

🎶 Welcome to The Red Stick Weekend Guide! Your curated list of top picks for local live music in the Baton Rouge area.

Caitlen Odell

Mar 52 min read

Musician with blond hair and sunglasses plays a red guitar. Vibrant background features colorful abstract shapes and patterns. Energetic vibe.

The Red Stick Weekend Guide - Feb 27th, 28th & Mar 1st 2026

🎶 Welcome to The Red Stick Weekend Guide! Your curated list of top picks for local live music in the Baton Rouge area.

Caitlen Odell

Feb 272 min read

Singer in a blue hat and shirt, wearing sunglasses, stands at a microphone against a bright blue background, exuding a cool vibe.

The Red Stick Weekend Guide - Feb 20th, 21st & 22nd 2026

🎶 Welcome to The Red Stick Weekend Guide! Your curated list of top picks for local live music in the Baton Rouge area.

Caitlen Odell

Feb 192 min read

Illustration of a woman singing into a microphone, wearing pink sunglasses and headphones, against a vibrant pink and teal background.

The Red Stick Weekend Guide - Feb 13th, 14th & 15th 2026

🎶 Welcome to The Red Stick Weekend Guide! Your curated list of top picks for local live music in the Baton Rouge area.

Caitlen Odell

Feb 132 min read

Stylized woman singing into a microphone while playing guitar. Colorful geometric background with yellow, pink, and blue. Passionate expression.

The Red Stick Weekend Guide - Feb 6th, 7th & 8th 2026

🎶 Welcome to The Red Stick Weekend Guide! Your curated list of top picks for local live music in the Baton Rouge area.

Caitlen Odell

Feb 52 min read

Musician playing electric guitar, wearing a hat, in a vibrant pop art style. Blue background with pink circles, yellow stars, dynamic mood.

The Red Stick Weekend Guide - Jan 30th, 31st & Feb 1st 2026

🎶 Welcome to The Red Stick Weekend Guide! Your curated list of top picks for local live music in the Baton Rouge area.

Caitlen Odell

Jan 292 min read

Stylized portrait of a person in a red hat, playing guitar against a vibrant, colorful abstract background with splatters and silhouettes. Mood: intense.

The Red Stick Weekend Guide - Jan 23rd, 24th & 25th 2026

🎶 Welcome to The Red Stick Weekend Guide! Your curated list of top picks for local live music in the Baton Rouge area.

Caitlen Odell

Jan 222 min read

Taylor Nauta

Taylor Nauta's music carries the weight of Louisiana in every note, a blend of country, blues, and southern rock shaped by vinyl records, a guitar-playing grandpa, and years spent honing his craft across hundreds of stages. We talked with him about his musical roots, what drives his soulful live performances, and the stories he's telling now.

Caitlen Odell

Jan 205 min read

A woman with teal hair plays guitar and sings into a microphone. She's wearing red sunglasses against a vibrant, colorful abstract background.

The Red Stick Weekend Guide - Jan 16th, 17th & 18th 2026

🎶 Welcome to The Red Stick Weekend Guide! Your curated list of top picks for local live music in the Baton Rouge area.

Caitlen Odell

Jan 152 min read

Will Wesley

From sneaking into Baton Rouge blues clubs as a teenager to touring internationally, Will Wesley has stayed anchored to the working-class roots that taught him music could be medicine. With a sound honoring both blues legends and country storytellers, and a commitment to giving back through veterans' events and community outreach, Wesley represents the soul of Louisiana music: raw, honest, and deeply connected to home.

Caitlen Odell

Jan 133 min read

Musician in plaid shirt plays acoustic guitar on stage under colorful lights, focused expression. Background has vibrant blue and orange hues.

The Red Stick Weekend Guide - Jan 9th, 10th & 11th 2026

🎶 Welcome to The Red Stick Weekend Guide! Your curated list of top picks for local live music in the Baton Rouge area.

Caitlen Odell

Jan 82 min read

The Red Stick Weekend Guide - Jan 2nd, 3rd & 4th 2026

🎶 Welcome to The Red Stick Weekend Guide! Your curated list of top picks for local live music in the Baton Rouge area.

Caitlen Odell

Jan 12 min read

The Red Stick Weekend Guide - Dec 26th, 27th & 28th 2025

🎶 Welcome to The Red Stick Weekend Guide! Your curated list of top picks for local live music in the Baton Rouge area.

Caitlen Odell

Dec 24, 20252 min read

The Red Stick Weekend Guide - Dec 19th, 20th & 21st 2025

🎶 Welcome to The Red Stick Weekend Guide! Your curated list of top picks for local live music in the Baton Rouge area.

Caitlen Odell

Dec 18, 20252 min read

Silhouetted band performing with guitars and drums under vibrant orange and blue spotlights, creating an energetic concert atmosphere.

The Red Stick Weekend Guide - Dec 12th, 13th & 14th 2025

🎶 Welcome to The Red Stick Weekend Guide! Your curated list of top picks for local live music in the Baton Rouge area.

Caitlen Odell

Dec 11, 20252 min read

Silhouette of a guitarist playing against a vibrant, colorful sunset backdrop with birds in flight and a large sun. Signature in corner.

The Red Stick Weekend Guide - Dec 5th, 6th & 7th 2025

🎶 Welcome to The Red Stick Weekend Guide! Your curated list of top picks for local live music in the Baton Rouge area.

Caitlen Odell

Dec 4, 20252 min read

Scenes from Coop’s and Fat Cat Saloon, two places where musicians pour out their hearts onstage and the crowd feels like family.

Fat Cat Saloon and Coop’s: where good people and good music meet

In Prairieville and Gonzales, there are two neighborhood spots where the lights are warm, the music is loud, and the community feels like family. Fat Cat Saloon and Coop’s have become home base for countless locals, musicians, and regulars who know they can always walk in and feel welcome. At the center of it all is owner Landon Shatoska, a man who grew up in the bar world and built two places that reflect the same heart he experienced as a kid.

Caitlen Odell

Dec 2, 20255 min read