The Red Stick Weekend Guide - September 5th, 6th & 7th 2025
- Caitlen Odell
- Sep 5, 2025
- 3 min read
The first weekend of September is loaded with swamp pop, country, jazz, and a little rockabilly flair. Whether you’re looking for a dance floor, a riverside view, or a cozy brunch set, Baton Rouge has you covered. Here are our top live music picks for the Red Stick Weekend Guide.
Friday, September 5th - Red Stick Weekend Guide
Cam Pyle (Variety)
📍 Tallulah | 🕕 6:00 PM
A mix of crowd favorites with smooth acoustic energy in an upscale wine bar.
Floyd Brown Band ft. Jody Mayeux (Swamp Pop)
📍 Pedro's Siegen | 🕕 6:00 PM
Classic Louisiana swamp pop that’ll get you moving with flavorful mexican cuisine.
Jody Vicknair (Country)
📍 Big J's Side Porch | 🕕 6:00 PM
Down-home country tunes with a local touch on the side porch.
Joey Holaway & Brian Rinehart (Folk/Rock)
📍 Coop's on 621 | 🕗 8:00 PM
Soulful harmonies and storytelling at a favorite local spot.
Kyle Wilson (Country/Roots)
📍 Boondocks | 🕗 8:00 PM
Country roots with grit and heart in a laid-back setting.
Troy Turner (Blues/Americana)
📍 Fat Cat Saloon | 🕘 9:00 PM
A powerhouse blending blues and Americana at the local dive bar.
Saturday, September 6th - Red Stick Weekend Guide
Josie Menard (Rock/Variety)
📍 Leola's Café | 🕚 11:00 AM
Start your Saturday with rock and variety hits over brunch.
T-Boy & Just Us (Variety/Dance)
📍 Boondocks | 🕒 3:00 PM
A high-energy variety set that keeps the dance floor full.
The Bedlamville Triflers (Rockabilly)
📍 The Brakes Bar | 🕖 7:00 PM
Rockabilly rhythms that bring retro flair and fun to this restaurant bar.
Bubba Plauche' (Country/Variety)
📍 Riverbend Terrace II at L’Auberge | 🕗 8:00 PM
South of Central (Variety)
📍 Backstreet Lounge | 🕗 8:00 PM
A night of versatile tunes and dance-worthy grooves at this local spot.
Eddie Smith (Variety/Dance)
📍 Crazy Dave's | 🕤 9:30 PM
Upbeat party favorites perfect for late-night dancing at this pool hall.
Sunday, September 7th - Red Stick Weekend Guide
Anna Claire & Brady George (Acoustic/Variety)
📍 Leola's Café | 🕚 11:00 AM
Acoustic harmonies to pair with your Sunday brunch.
Justin Burdette Trio (Jazz/Instrumental)
📍 Superior Grill MidCity | 🕚 11:00 AM
Smooth jazz instrumentals for an easygoing brunch vibe.
Wildlife (Variety)
📍 Fred's on the River | 🕒 3:00 PM
A full variety set on the river with a party atmosphere.
Mom and Dad (Rock/Blues)
📍 Icehouse Tap Room | 🕓 4:00 PM
Rock and blues with high energy at the tap room.
Quiana Lynell (Blues/Jazz)
📍 The Edge Bar at L’Auberge | 🕡 6:30 PM
Smooth jazz and blues vocalist closing out the weekend in this social music lounge.
🎯 Why These Shows?
These are the shows that caught our eye this week. These picks bring the heart of Louisiana music and every set on this list promises something memorable.
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.
