The Red Stick Weekend Guide - Apr 10th, 11th & 12th 2026
- Caitlen Odell
- Apr 9
- 2 min read
What is the Red Stick Weekend Guide?
It’s our favorite picks for the weekend of local live music! We highlight the most eye-catching shows to help you decide what to catch. Want the full weekend lineup? Don’t miss our at-a-glance weekend lineup page plus visit the full calendar on our home page for clickable links to artists and venues inside every event!
Friday, April 10th - Red Stick Weekend Guide
The Michael Foster Project (Jazz/Funk)
📍 Live After Five | 🕔 5:00 PM
Jazz and funk to start the weekend off right.
Smokehouse Porter (Blues)
📍 Big J's Side Porch | 🕐 6:00 PM
Blues on the porch for a laid-back Friday evening.
Tyree Neal (Blues/Soul)
📍 The Edge Bar at L'Auberge | 🕘 9:00 PM
Blues and soul in an intimate lounge setting.
Kendall Shaffer Duo (Country)
📍 Moonlight Inn | 🕘 9:30 PM
Country duo sounds to close out Friday night.
Saturday, April 11th - Red Stick Weekend Guide
Justen Taylor (Acoustic/Variety)
📍 Central City | 🕠 5:30 PM
Acoustic variety to ease into Saturday evening.
Studio4 (Classic Rock)
📍 Curbside Burgers | 🕖 7:00 PM
Classic rock favorites in a casual, laid-back setting.
Cane Fever (Rock/Variety)
📍 The Vineyard | 🕘 9:00 PM
Rock and variety to keep the Saturday night going.
Chase Tyler Band (Country)
📍 Fred's on the River | 🕘 9:00 PM
Country on the river for a classic Saturday night out.
Sunday, April 12th - Red Stick Weekend Guide
Eric Baskin (Jazz)
📍 Watermark Hotel | 🕙 10:00 AM
Smooth jazz to start Sunday morning right.
Musicians Fête (Blues/Jazz)
📍 West Baton Rouge Museum | 🕛 12:00 PM
Blues and jazz in a charming museum setting.
Polecat Funk (Blues/Soul)
📍 Beauvoir Park | 🕒 3:00 PM
Blues and soul in the park for a perfect Sunday afternoon.
Songwriter Sundays (Showcase)
📍 La Divina Italian Cafe | 🕔 5:00 PM
An intimate songwriter showcase to wind down the weekend.
🎯 Why These Shows?
These are the shows that caught our eye this week, offering a little something for every kind of local music fan. It’s a curated snapshot chosen to make your weekend planning quick and easy.
Wherever you end up, make it local — and make it loud. 🎶
Want to see the full lineup at-a-glance? I've got you! Check it out at https://www.redstickmusic.com/weekend
Written by Caitlen Odell
Founder & Owner, Red Stick Music
Caitlen curates the Red Stick Music live music calendar with a focus on excellence, integrity, and community building. She’s passionate about supporting local artists and strengthening Baton Rouge through music.
