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The Red Stick Weekend Guide - Apr 24th, 25th & 26th 2026

  • Writer: Caitlen Odell
    Caitlen Odell
  • 6 days ago
  • 2 min read

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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 24th - Red Stick Weekend Guide


Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas (Zydeco)

📍 Live After Five | 🕔 5:00 PM

Zydeco to kick off the weekend in true Louisiana fashion.


Carson Vineyard (Country)

📍 Big J's Side Porch | 🕐 6:00 PM

Country on the porch for a relaxed Friday evening.


Chris LeBlanc Band (Blues/Rock)

📍 The Edge Bar at L'Auberge | 🕘 9:00 PM

Blues and rock in an intimate lounge setting.


Joel Cooper & Scott Jordan (Acoustic/Rock)

📍 The Vineyard | 🕘 9:00 PM

Acoustic rock duo sounds for a laid-back Friday night out.


Kitty Steadman (Americana/Country)

📍 Fat Cat Saloon | 🕘 9:00 PM

Americana and country to close out Friday night.

Saturday, April 25th - Red Stick Weekend Guide


Josh Martin (Acoustic/Variety)

📍 Le Chien Brewing Co. | 🕛 12:00 PM

Acoustic variety in a family and dog friendly spot.


Hagan Laborde (Acoustic/Variety)

📍 Big J's Side Porch | 🕐 6:00 PM

Laid-back acoustic sets to ease into Saturday evening.


Brian & The Bandits (Rock/Variety)

📍 Fat Cat Saloon | 🕘 9:00 PM

Rock and variety to keep the Saturday night rolling.


The Dupont Brothers (Rock/Variety)

📍 The Vineyard | 🕘 9:00 PM

Rock and variety for a fun night out.

Sunday, April 26th - Red Stick Weekend Guide


Anna Claire & Brady George (Acoustic/Variety)

📍 Leola's Café | 🕙 11:00 AM

Acoustic duo sets to ease into Sunday morning.


Jovin Webb (Soul/Rock)

📍 Chow Yum | 🕒 3:00 PM

Soul and rock for a relaxed Sunday afternoon.


Quiana Lynell (Blues/Jazz)

📍 The Edge Bar at L'Auberge | 🕡 6:30 PM

Blues and jazz to close out the weekend in style.

🎯 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.

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