🎶 10 Musicians to Catch This Weekend in Baton Rouge Live Music – June 13–14, 2025
- Caitlen Odell
- Jun 12
- 2 min read
Updated: Jun 19
Looking to catch some live local talent this weekend? From cozy cafés to riverside stages, Baton Rouge local live music is buzzing with performances that hit every mood. Here's your curated guide to 10 standout artists performing this Friday and Saturday:
🎸 Friday, June 13: Baton Rouge Live Music Weekend Picks
1.) Clayton Shilling (Country/Blues) 📍 Tallulah | 🕕 6:00 PM Clayton blends country and blues with a regional flair, delivering foot-tapping tunes that fill the dance floor. Clayton is performing solo in the lounge of Tallulah, an upscale Louisiana‑cuisine restaurant inside a stylish hotel. 🔗 Clayton Shilling: https://theclaytonshillingband.godaddysites.com
🔗 Tallulah: https://tallulahrestaurant.com
2.) Shaun Miley (Acoustic/Variety) 📍 Le Chien Brewing Co. | 🕡 6:30 PM Singer-songwriter Shaun Miley crafts warm acoustic sets with a mix of covers and originals. Playing in a relaxed, dog‑friendly microbrewery in Denham Springs, it’s a perfect spot for laid-back tunes and local brews. 🔗 Shaun Miley: https://www.instagram.com/mileyshaun
🔗 Le Chien: https://www.facebook.com/LeChienBrewingCo
3.) Carson Vineyard (Country) 📍 Big J's Side Porch | 🕖 7:00 PM This young country musician brings heartfelt vocals and Southern charm to the intimate patio of this cozy, family-owned BBQ joint. 🔗 Carson Vineyard: https://www.instagram.com/carson.vineyard
4.) Joey Holaway (Folk/Rock) 📍 18 Steak at L’Auberge | 🕖 7:00 PM A talented folk-rock singer-songwriter, Joey delivers melodic, introspective songs in the refined setting of L’Auberge’s riverside steakhouse.
🔗 Joey Holaway: https://www.instagram.com/_uncle_jo_
🔗 18 Steak: https://www.lbatonrouge.com/dining/18-steak
5.) Melissa Sings (Singer/Songwriter) 📍 Pizza Art Wine | 🕖 7:00 PM This duo offers warm acoustic harmonies to complement artisan pizzas and curated wines at Pizza Art Wine, a restaurant art gallery owned by supermodel Yilena Hernández.
🔗 Melissa Sings: https://www.instagram.com/melissasings2u
🔗 Pizza Art Wine: https://www.pizzaartwine.com
6.) Corner Pocket (R&B/Soul) 📍 Churchill’s | 🕘 9:00 PM This R&B/soul band brings smooth grooves and spirited energy to Churchill’s cigar bar and lounge—perfect for a laid-back, stylish night out.
🔗 Churchill's: https://www.facebook.com/ChurchillsBR
🌞 Saturday, June 14: Baton Rouge Live Music Weekend Picks
7.) Rachael Hallack & Eric Cantrelle (Acoustic/Variety) 📍 Leola's Café | 🕚 11:00 AM Enjoy heartfelt harmonies and cozy vibes with this charming acoustic duo during brunch at this community-focused café.
🔗 Leola's: https://leolascafeandcoffeehouse.com
8.) Muddy Water Music Fest (Variety)
📍 Downtown BR | 🕛 12:00 PM
A full afternoon of eclectic local acts set against the backdrop of downtown Baton Rouge. Expect a genre-spanning lineup and a fun festival vibe.
🔗 Muddy Water: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558150111794
9.) Ben Ragsdale (Country) 📍 Swamp Chicken Daiquiris | 🕘 9:00 PM Rising country artist Ben Ragsdale brings modern, energetic Southern country to this fun daiquiri bar with lively atmosphere.
🔗 Ben Ragsdale: https://www.facebook.com/benragsdalemusic
🔗 Swamp Chicken: https://www.facebook.com/p/Swamp-Chicken-Daiquiris-100063738035652
10.) Chris LeBlanc Band & Zydeco Mike (Blues/Rock) 📍 Fred's on the River | 🕘 9:00 PM Blues-rock veteran Chris LeBlanc teams up with Zydeco Mike for an electrifying set that blends gritty guitar riffs and Louisiana sounds. 🔗 Chris LeBlanc: https://www.facebook.com/ChrisLeBlancBand
🔗 Zydeco Mike: https://www.facebook.com/ZydecoMikeFrederick
🔗 Fred's on The River: https://www.facebook.com/fredsontheriver
🎧 Support Local. Hear It Live.
Visit https://www.redstickmusic.com/weekend to see the full weekend lineup at-a-glance and plan your nights!
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