The Red Stick Weekend Guide - Apr 17th, 18th & 19th 2026
- Caitlen Odell
- Apr 17
- 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 17th - Red Stick Weekend Guide
Baton Rouge Blues Festival (Blues)
📍 Downtown | 🕔 5:00 PM
A citywide celebration of blues music featuring multiple stages and performances throughout downtown.
Garry Burnside // Doussan Garrett Benoit LeBlanc (Blues/Country)
📍 Live After Five | 🕔 5:00 PM
A roots-driven mix of blues and country in a lively outdoor Friday atmosphere.
Tru Illusion (Rock/Variety)
📍 St Jude Church Fair | 🕠 5:30 PM
All girl band high-energy rock and variety covers for a community fair setting.
Joel Neely (Acoustic/Variety)
📍 The Brakes Bar | 🕖 7:00 PM
A laid-back acoustic set perfect for easing into the evening.
The Neal Brothers (Blues)
📍 Phil Brady's | 🕗 8:00 PM
Classic blues in an iconic live music space.
MJ & The Redeemers (Rock/Variety)
📍 Fat Cat Saloon | 🕘 9:00 PM
A fun, energetic mix of rock and crowd favorites late into the night.
Saturday, April 18th - Red Stick Weekend Guide
Jovin Webb (Soul/Rock)
📍 Leola's Café | 🕚 11:00 AM
A soulful morning set blending rock energy with powerful vocals.
Baton Rouge Blues Festival (Blues)
📍 Downtown | 🕛 12:00 PM
Day two of the blues festival with continued performances across downtown stages.
Ryan Foret & Foret Tradition (Swamp Pop)
📍 Holy Family Bear Fair | 🕐 1:00 PM
Swamp pop rhythms with a festive community fair atmosphere.
Chase Tyler Band (Country)
📍 Holy Family Bear Fair | 🕢 7:30 PM
High-energy country music for a lively Saturday night crowd.
Paul Daigle & Cajun Gold (Cajun)
📍 Ric Seeling Dance Studio | 🕢 7:30 PM
Traditional Cajun music made for dancing and celebration.
Werewolf (80's Covers)
📍 Fred's on the River | 🕘 9:00 PM
A nostalgic set of 80s hits in a fun riverside setting.
Sunday, April 19th - Red Stick Weekend Guide
AC & The Promised (Country)
📍 Holy Family Bear Fair | 🕧 12:30 PM
A relaxed country set to round out the festival weekend.
Cajun Jam (Cajun)
📍 West Baton Rouge Museum | 🕒 3:00 PM
A community jam celebrating traditional Cajun music and musicianship.
Open Mic Jam (Open Mic Jam)
📍 Fat Cat Saloon | 🕖 7:00 PM
A welcoming stage for local artists to close out 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.
