The Red Stick Weekend Guide - October 17th, 18th & 19th 2025
- Caitlen Odell
- Oct 16
- 3 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 page at redstickmusic.com/weekend
Friday, october 17th - Red Stick Weekend Guide
Phat Hat (Funk)
📍 Live After Five, Downtown Baton Rouge | 🕔 5:00 PM
The weekend kicks off with a high-energy, horn-filled funk party downtown.
Elizabeth Shar (Country)
📍 Agile Brewing | 🕠 5:30 PM
Enjoy Elizabeth Shar’s smooth country sound to start your Friday night.
Kendall Shaffer (Country)
📍 Big J’s Side Porch | 🕕 6:00 PM
A country favorite on the porch at Big J’s, always a relaxed, good-time show.
Kirk Holder (Acoustic/Variety)
📍 Pizza Art Wine | 🕡 6:30 PM
Enjoy laid-back tunes with Kirk Holder and artisan pizza.
Hanna PK (Blues/Jazz)
📍 Phil Brady’s | 🕗 8:00 PM
Catch this soulful blend of blues and jazz at this beloved local bar.
Aaron Day (Country)
📍 Moonlight Inn | 🕘 9:00 PM
End the night with country in a cozy local spot.
Saturday, october 18th - Red Stick Weekend Guide
BR Jazz Ensemble (Jazz)
📍 St. George Fair | 🕚 11:00 AM
Big sounds and good vibes, perfect for a Saturday morning at the fair.
Ogden Park Prowl (Variety)
📍 Ogden Park | 🕐 1:00 PM
A neighborhood favorite returns with live music, art, and local flavor all afternoon.
Jerrid Kelly (Country)
📍 Le Chien Brewing Co. | 🕡 6:30 PM
Country tunes and dog-friendly vibes, what more could you want?
South of Central (Variety)
📍 Beer Belly’s | 🕘 9:00 PM
Get ready for an upbeat mix of hits spanning decades and genres in a local spot.
Travis Matte and the Kingpins (Zydeco/Cajun)
📍 Sandy’s Daiquiris | 🕘 9:00 PM
Zydeco energy meets Cajun party spirit, bring your dancing shoes!
Sunday, october 19th - Red Stick Weekend Guide
John Autin // Ashley Orlando (Jazz)
📍 Jubans | 🕚 11:00 AM
Start your Sunday smooth with this talented jazz duo at a Baton Rouge brunch favorite.
Bayou Saxophone Ensemble (Jazz)
📍 Goodwood Library | 🕒 3:00 PM
A full afternoon of rich, melodic jazz from this talented local ensemble.
Cajun Jam (Cajun)
📍 West Baton Rouge Museum | 🕒 3:00 PM
Fiddles, accordions, and that unmistakable Cajun rhythm, always a treat for the community.
Songwriter Sundays (Showcase)
📍 La Divina Italian Cafe | 🕔 5:00 PM
An intimate evening of original songs and storytelling from local artists.
Henry Turner Jr. (Blues/Soul)
📍 The Edge Bar at L’Auberge | 🕕 6:30 PM
Close the weekend with soulful grooves and smooth blues from one of Baton Rouge’s legends.
🎯 Why These Shows?
These are the shows that caught our eye this week. This weekend has a little bit of everything: downtown funk, Cajun flavor, neighborhood jams, and smooth Sunday jazz. These are our picks for the most fun, local, and memorable live music moments happening around Baton Rouge.
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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