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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

3 hours ago2 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

Katie Love

Time for Moving On, the debut album from local musician Katie Love, was written during a long season of recovery, when making music was no longer a given. These songs reflect what it means to keep creating through uncertainty, and to choose hope even when the future feels unclear.

Caitlen Odell

Jan 66 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

Silhouette of a guitarist on a hill against a vibrant yellow and teal abstract background. Energetic and artistic mood.

The Red Stick Weekend Guide - Nov 28th, 29th & 30th 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

Nov 27, 20252 min read

Silhouette of a guitarist playing on stage, microphone nearby. Backlit, grass underfoot, evoking a lively, dynamic atmosphere.

The Red Stick Weekend Guide - Nov 21st, 22nd & 23rd 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

Nov 20, 20252 min read

Musicians perform energetically on stage under vibrant pink and orange lights. Abstract patterns and a starry window create a lively atmosphere.

The Red Stick Weekend Guide - Nov 14th, 15th & 16th 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

Nov 13, 20252 min read

Drum set on stage with dramatic lighting and smoke effects. Microphone stand visible. Dark, moody concert atmosphere.

The Red Stick Weekend Guide - Nov 7th, 8th & 9th 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

Nov 6, 20253 min read

A vintage microphone stands on stage with blurred colorful lights and silhouettes in the background, creating a vibrant, lively atmosphere.

The Red Stick Weekend Guide - Oct 31st, Nov 1st & 2nd 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

Oct 30, 20252 min read

Musician with cowboy hat plays guitar on stage under blue lights, woman sings beside him. Audience visible in dimly lit venue. Energetic mood.

Brady George

Brady George is a local country musician who picked up a guitar at just ten years old and never looked back. Influenced by the rock and country music his parents played around the house, he’s found his place in Louisiana’s tight-knit live music community.

Caitlen Odell

Oct 28, 20252 min read

Hands playing a keyboard in dim lighting, with a golden glow and light beams in the background, creating an atmospheric mood.

The Red Stick Weekend Guide - October 24th, 25th & 26th 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

Oct 24, 20253 min read