The Red Stick Weekend Guide - Apr 3rd, 4th & 5th 2026
- Caitlen Odell
- Apr 2
- 3 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 3rd - Red Stick Weekend Guide
Shane Madere (Variety)
📍 The Colonel's Club | 🕔 5:00 PM
Get a head start on the weekend with variety entertainment at The Colonel's Club.
Chris LeBlanc (Blues/Rock)
📍 Tallulah | 🕐 6:00 PM
Blues and rock from one of the area's most beloved live acts, taking the stage in Tallulah.
Jerrid Kelly (Country)
📍 Big J's Side Porch | 🕐 6:00 PM
Country sounds on the porch at Big J's to kick off your Friday night right.
Sho Retro (Acoustic/Variety)
📍 Le Chien Brewing Co. | 🕐 6:00 PM
Acoustic variety and a laid-back Friday evening at Le Chien.
Alex Leigh & The Don Juanabes (Rock/Blues)
📍 Curbside Burgers | 🕖 7:00 PM
Rock and blues with great burgers, a casual Friday night done right.
Kitty Steadman // Katie Love (Americana/Country)
📍 Mid City Ballroom | 🕗 8:00 PM
A special Americana and country double bill at Mid City Ballroom, two great artists, one great night.
Sam Forshey Blues Band (Blues)
📍 Fat Cat Saloon | 🕘 9:00 PM
Deep, soulful blues to close out Friday night at Fat Cat.
Saturday, April 4th - Red Stick Weekend Guide
Blocker Harvison (Acoustic/Variety)
📍 BLDG 5 | 🕐 6:00 PM
Laid-back acoustic sets in a cool industrial-chic setting at BLDG 5.
Taylor Nauta (Country)
📍 Le Chien Brewing Co. | 🕐 6:00 PM
Country vibes for a perfect Saturday evening at Le Chien.
Ben Bell & The Stardust Boys (Western Rockabilly)
📍 Curbside Burgers | 🕖 7:00 PM
Western rockabilly energy at Curbside, a fun and unexpected Saturday night combo.
Ambush (Reggae)
📍 Phil Brady's | 🕗 8:00 PM
Reggae takes over Phil Brady's stage for a good-vibes Saturday night set.
The Blueprint (Jazz Fusion)
📍 Brickyard South | 🕙 10:00 PM
Cap off Saturday late night with jazz fusion from The Blueprint at Brickyard South.
Easter Sunday 2026 - Red Stick Weekend Guide
Eric Baskin (Jazz)
📍 Watermark Hotel | 🕙 10:00 AM
Start Easter Sunday with smooth jazz brunch vibes at the Watermark Hotel.
Down South (Country)
📍 Fred's on the River | 🕒 3:00 PM
Country sounds with a scenic river backdrop, a relaxed Easter afternoon at Fred's.
Open Mic Jam (Open Mic)
📍 Fat Cat Saloon | 🕖 7:00 PM
Close out the Easter weekend on stage, or in the crowd, at Fat Cat's weekly open mic night.
🎯 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.
