The Red Stick Weekend Guide - May 15th, 16th & 17th 2026
- Caitlen Odell
- May 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, MAY 15th - Red Stick Weekend Guide
Big Sam's Funky Nation // Ambush (Funk/Reggae)
📍 Live After Five | 🕔 5:00 PM
Funk and reggae to kick off the weekend in style.
Syreeta Neal (Soul/Blues)
📍 West Baton Rouge Museum | 🕐 6:00 PM
Soul and blues in a charming museum setting.
Kaitlyn Wallace (Rock/Variety)
📍 Sushi Ninja | 🕐 6:00 PM
Rock and variety for a fun Friday night out.
Kirk Holder (Acoustic/Variety)
📍 Bayou Sara Brewing | 🕡 6:30 PM
Acoustic variety paired in a relaxed setting.
Connor Martin (Country)
📍 Swamp Chicken Daiquiris | 🕘 9:00 PM
Country to close out Friday night.
Saturday, may 16th - Red Stick Weekend Guide
Josh Martin (Acoustic/Variety)
📍 Leola's Café | 🕙 11:00 AM
Acoustic variety to ease into Saturday morning.
Sabal Cloonan (Songwriter)
📍 Big J's Side Porch | 🕐 6:00 PM
Songwriter sets on the porch for a relaxed Saturday evening.
Zoe Levert (Singer/Songwriter)
📍 Mustard Seed Creamery | 🕖 7:00 PM
Singer-songwriter sets with a sweet setting to match.
Cajun Fire (Cajun)
📍 Ric Seeling Dance Studio | 🕣 7:30 PM
Cajun music made for dancing.
Josh Garrett Band (Blues/Roots)
📍 Fat Cat Saloon | 🕘 9:00 PM
Blues and roots to close out Saturday night.
Sunday, may 17th - Red Stick Weekend Guide
Boogie Down The Bayou (Swamp Pop)
📍 Gonzales VFW | 🕙 11:00 AM
Swamp pop to get Sunday morning started right.
Phoebe Koontz (Acoustic/Variety)
📍 Leola's Café | 🕙 11:00 AM
Acoustic variety over a relaxed Sunday morning.
Cajun Jam (Cajun)
📍 West Baton Rouge Museum | 🕒 3:00 PM
Cajun music in a charming museum setting.
Jamie Bergeron & the Kickin' Cajuns (Cajun/Zydeco)
📍 Fred's on the River | 🕒 3:00 PM
Cajun and zydeco on the river for a classic Louisiana Sunday afternoon.
🎯 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.
