The Red Stick Weekend Guide - Jan 16th, 17th & 18th 2026
- Caitlen Odell
- Jan 15
- 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, January 16th - Red Stick Weekend Guide
Kendall Shaffer (Country)
📍 Big J's Side Porch | 🕕 6:00 PM
A strong country set to kick off the weekend in a relaxed, familiar setting.
Connor Martin (Country)
📍 Moonlight Inn | 🕘 9:00 PM
Modern country with a high-energy edge for a lively Friday night crowd.
Sam Forshey Blues Band (Blues)
📍 Coop's on 621 | 🕘 9:00 PM
Classic blues tones and soulful playing to round out the evening.
Saturday, January 17th - Red Stick Weekend Guide
Victoria Lea (Acoustic/Variety)
📍 Leola's Café | 🕚 11:00 AM
An easygoing acoustic set, perfect for a slow Saturday morning.
Chris LeBlanc Band (Blues/Rock)
📍 Highland Road Park | 🕔 5:00 PM
Blues rock outdoors, bringing big sound to an open-air setting.
Clayton Shilling (Country/Blues)
📍 Le Chien Brewing Co. | 🕡 6:30 PM
A mix of country grit and blues influence in a casual brewery environment.
Will Wesley (Acoustic/Country)
📍 Riverbend Terrace II at L'Auberge | 🕗 8:00 PM
Smooth acoustic country paired with a polished evening atmosphere.
Sunday, January 18th - Red Stick Weekend Guide
Eric Baskin (Jazz)
📍 Watermark Hotel | 🕙 10:00 AM
A refined jazz brunch set to start Sunday on a calm note.
Cajun Jam (Cajun)
📍 West Baton Rouge Museum | 🕒 3:00 PM
A community-driven Cajun jam celebrating traditional Louisiana sounds.
T-Boy & Just Us (Variety/Dance)
📍 Fred's on the River | 🕒 3:00 PM
A fun, dance-ready set to close out the weekend on a high-energy note.
🎯 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.
