The Red Stick Weekend Guide - October 10th, 11th & 12th 2025
- Caitlen Odell
- Oct 9
- 2 min read
From a big night downtown to laid-back local favorites and Latin flair, this weekend’s got a little something for everyone, here are our top live music picks for the Red Stick Weekend Guide.
Friday, october 10th - Red Stick Weekend Guide
New Orleans Suspects (Rock)
📍 Live After Five | 🕔 5:00 PM
Kick off your weekend downtown with a high-energy show.
Joel Cooper (Acoustic/Rock)
📍 Pizza Art Wine | 🕡 6:30 PM
Acoustic vibes and artisan pizza sounds like a perfect Friday combo.
Ben Bell & The Stardust Boys // Spoonfed Jr. (Rockabilly/Country)
📍 Beauvoir Park | 🕖 7:00 PM
Chris LeBlanc Duo (Blues/Rock)
📍 18 Steak at L’Auberge | 🕖 7:00 PM
Catch this Baton Rouge staple delivering smooth blues and classic rock in an upscale setting.
Devin McCarty (R&B/Soul)
📍 Fat Cat Saloon | 🕘 9:00 PM
A little soul, a lot of groove, always a fun time at Fat Cat.
Dominick Michael // Southland (Country)
📍 The Texas Club | 🕘 9:00 PM
Big country sounds hit the big stage.
Saturday, october 11th - Red Stick Weekend Guide
Phoebe Koontz (Acoustic/Variety)
📍 Leola’s Café | 🕚 11:00 AM
Ease into the weekend with brunch tunes and coffee.
Papo y Son Mandao (Latin/Salsa)
📍 Pedro’s Juban | 🕕 6:00 PM
Live Latin rhythms and dancing, this one’s full of life and color.
Chris Ocmand (Acoustic/Variety)
📍 18 Steak at L’Auberge | 🕖 7:00 PM
An evening of smooth acoustic covers to pair with your dinner.
Kendall Shaffer Band (Country)
📍 Fat Cat Saloon | 🕘 9:00 PM
Wrap up Saturday with some down-home Louisiana country.
Sunday, october 12th - Red Stick Weekend Guide
John Autin // Sandy Cash (Jazz)
📍 Jubans | 🕚 11:00 AM
Kirk Holder (Acoustic/Variety)
📍 On The Half Shell | 🕚 11:00 AM
Civic Orchestra of Baton Rouge (Classical)
📍 Goodwood Library | 🕒 3:00 PM
A free community concert showcasing the city’s classical talent.
Herman Jackson (Blues)
📍 The Edge Bar at L’Auberge | 🕡 6:30 PM
End the weekend with smooth blues in a comfortable lounge.
🎯 Why These Shows?
These are the shows that caught our eye this week. From downtown festivals to intimate acoustic sets, this weekend’s mix highlights Baton Rouge’s signature blend of roots, rhythm, and local flavor.
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.
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