The Red Stick Weekend Guide - Dec 12th, 13th & 14th 2025
- Caitlen Odell
- Dec 11, 2025
- 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, December 12th - Red Stick Weekend Guide
Bob Browning & Derek Shipley (Country/Rock)
📍 Big J's Side Porch | 🕕 6:00 PM
Kick off your weekend with a lively blend of country and rock on Big J’s side porch.
George Bell & Friends (Jazz)
📍 The Manship Theatre | 🕢 7:30 PM
Smooth jazz vibes for a cultured Friday night.
Joel Cooper & Scott Jordan (Rock)
📍 Coop's on 621 | 🕗 8:00 PM
High energy rock tunes to get the weekend rolling.
Doussan Garrett Benoit (Blues)
📍 Fat Cat Saloon | 🕘 9:00 PM
Soulful blues to close out Friday night with style.
Saturday, December 13th - Red Stick Weekend Guide
Acousticrats (Acoustic/Variety)
📍 Leola's Café | 🕚 11:00 AM
A mellow acoustic brunch set to start your Saturday right.
Taylor Harris (Country)
📍 Le Chien Brewing Co. | 🕐 1:00 PM
Relaxed country vibes paired with local brews.
Kendall Shaffer Band (Country)
📍 Coop's on 621 | 🕗 8:00 PM
An energetic country set perfect for a Saturday night out.
Chris LeBlanc Band (Blues/Rock)
📍 Swamp Chicken Daiquiris | 🕘 9:00 PM
A blues-rock mix guaranteed to get you moving.
Wayne Toups // Coteau Grove Project (Zydeco/Country)
📍 The Texas Club | 🕘 9:00 PM
Zydeco and country combine for a lively Saturday night celebration.
Sunday, December 14th - Red Stick Weekend Guide
Brady George & Andrew Landry (Country)
📍 Leola's Café | 🕚 11:00 AM
Easygoing country tunes to enjoy with brunch and friends.
Chris Ocmand (Acoustic/Variety)
📍 Pizza Byronz | 🕔 5:00 PM
A relaxed acoustic set to wind down your weekend.
Songwriter Sundays (Showcase)
📍 La Divina Italian Cafe | 🕔 5:00 PM
Local songwriters take the stage for a cozy Sunday evening showcase..
🎯 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.
