The Red Stick Weekend Guide - Mar 27th, 28th & 29th 2026
- Caitlen Odell
- Mar 26
- 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, March 27th - 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.
Kendall Shaffer Duo (Country)
📍 Big J's Side Porch | 🕐 6:00 PM
Country duo harmonies on the porch at Big J's, a great way to kick off a Friday night.
Andrew Neil Landry (Country)
📍 Pelican Point | 🕖 7:00 PM
Country sounds with a waterfront backdrop at Pelican Point.
Chris LeBlanc Band (Blues/Rock)
📍 Fred's on the River | 🕘 9:00 PM
Late-night blues and rock from one of the area's hardest working bands, live on the river.
Sam Forshey Blues Band (Blues)
📍 Coop's on 621 | 🕘 9:00 PM
Deep, soulful blues to keep the Friday night rolling at Coop's.
Wayne Toups (Zydeco/Cajun)
📍 "Cooking in Central" | 🕘 9:00 PM
A Louisiana legend brings the heat, Wayne Toups live with zydeco and Cajun sounds.
Saturday, mARCH 28th - Red Stick Weekend Guide
Chase Tyler Band (Country)
📍 Walk On's LSU | 🕒 3:00 PM
Afternoon country at Walk On's, great music to go with the atmosphere.
Elizabeth Shar (Country)
📍 Central City | 🕠 5:30 PM
Country vibes in Central City as the Saturday evening gets underway.
Don Fontenot et Les Amis (Cajun)
📍 Ric Seeling Dance Studio | 🕣 7:30 PM
Authentic Cajun music made for dancing, lace up your boots and two-step the night away.
AC & The Promised (Country)
📍 Sandy's Daiquiris | 🕘 9:00 PM
Country music and a classic Louisiana Saturday night.
Sunday, march 29th - Red Stick Weekend Guide
Eric Baskin (Jazz)
📍 Watermark Hotel | 🕙 10:00 AM
Start Sunday right with smooth jazz brunch vibes at the Watermark Hotel.
Rachael & Eric (Acoustic/Variety)
📍 Leola's Café | 🕙 11:00 AM
Acoustic duo sets to ease into your Sunday morning at the neighborhood favorite.
Chris LeBlanc (Blues/Rock)
📍 Phil Brady's | 🕔 5:00 PM
A special benefit concert at Phil Brady's, come out, support a great cause, and enjoy some blues and rock.
Kenny Neal (Blues)
📍 The Edge Bar at L'Auberge | 🕡 6:30 PM
Kenny Neal brings world-class blues guitar to the intimate casino lounge.
🎯 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.
