The Red Stick Weekend Guide - May 8th, 9th & 10th 2026
- Caitlen Odell
- 1 day 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 8th - Red Stick Weekend Guide
The Rumble // N’Tune (Funk/Soul)
📍 Live After Five | 🕔 5:00 PM
A lively downtown kickoff featuring funk grooves and soulful energy to start the weekend.
Justen Taylor (Acoustic/Variety)
📍 Bayou Sara Brewing | 🕡 6:30 PM
Relaxed acoustic favorites paired with a casual brewery atmosphere.
AC & The Promised (Country)
📍 Court To Table | 🕖 7:00 PM
Modern country sounds and crowd favorites for a fun Friday night outing.
Brian Rittenhouse & Cypress Cove (Country)
📍 Fred's on the River | 🕘 9:00 PM
Country music by the river with a high-energy late-night crowd.
The Voyage Band (R&B/Variety)
📍 The Edge Bar at L'Auberge | 🕘 9:00 PM
An upbeat mix of R&B, dance favorites, and variety hits in an upscale setting.
Saturday, may 9th - Red Stick Weekend Guide
Victoria Lea (Acoustic/Variety)
📍 Leola's Café | 🕚 11:00 AM
A cozy acoustic brunch set perfect for a slow Saturday morning.
Carson Vineyard (Country)
📍 Bayou Sara Brewing | 🕐 1:00 PM
Easygoing country tunes for an afternoon brewery hangout.
Southland // Bob Browning (Country/Rock)
📍 Big J's Side Porch | 🕔 5:00 PM
Country and rock favorites in a relaxed outdoor patio atmosphere.
Ashley Orlando (Jazz/Swing)
📍 The Manship Theatre | 🕢 7:30 PM
Classic jazz and swing in an elegant theater setting.
Sunday, may 10th - Red Stick Weekend Guide
💐 Mother's Day
Eric Baskin (Jazz)
📍 Watermark Hotel | 🕙 10:00 AM
Smooth jazz brunch vibes in a stylish atmosphere.
Chris LeBlanc (Blues/Rock)
📍 Tallulah | 🕚 11:00 AM
A soulful blues-rock brunch performance with laid-back Sunday energy.
Rachael & Eric (Acoustic/Variety)
📍 Leola's Café | 🕚 11:00 AM
A mellow acoustic set ideal for coffee, brunch, and conversation.
Songwriter Sundays (Showcase)
📍 La Divina Italian Cafe | 🕔 5:00 PM
An intimate evening spotlighting local songwriters and original music.
🎯 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.
