The Red Stick Weekend Guide - May 1st, 2nd & 3rd 2026
- Caitlen Odell
- 24 hours ago
- 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 1ST - Red Stick Weekend Guide
Elizabeth Shar (Country)
📍 Agave Blue Zachary | 🕐 6:00 PM
Country to kick off the weekend on a Friday night out.
Joel Cooper (Acoustic/Rock)
📍 Pizza Art Wine | 🕡 6:30 PM
Acoustic rock paired with pizza and wine for a relaxed Friday evening.
AC & The Promised (Country)
📍 Charlie's Lounge | 🕗 8:00 PM
Country sounds to keep the Friday night going.
Connor Martin (Country)
📍 Moonlight Inn | 🕙 10:00 PM
Late-night country to close out Friday.
Saturday, may 2nd - Red Stick Weekend Guide
Zachary McLain (Rock/Soul)
📍 Leola's Café | 🕙 11:00 AM
Rock and soul to start Saturday morning right.
Christian Rainwater (Songwriter)
📍 Big J's Side Porch | 🕐 6:00 PM
Songwriter sets on the porch for a laid-back Saturday evening.
Clay Parker & Jodi James // Eric Schmitt (Folk)
📍 Mid City Ballroom | 🕗 8:00 PM
A folk double bill at one of Baton Rouge's intimate venues.
Zoot Suit Stu (Funk/Rock)
📍 Fat Cat Saloon | 🕘 9:00 PM
Funk and rock to close out Saturday night.
Sunday, may 3rd - Red Stick Weekend Guide
Anna Claire & Brady George (Acoustic/Variety)
📍 Leola's Café | 🕙 11:00 AM
Acoustic duo sets to ease into Sunday morning.
Junior Lacrosse (Swamp Pop)
📍 Fred's on the River | 🕒 3:00 PM
Swamp pop on the river for a classic Louisiana Sunday afternoon.
Songwriter Sundays (Showcase)
📍 La Divina Italian Cafe | 🕔 5:00 PM
An intimate songwriter showcase to wind down the weekend.
🎯 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.
