15 Places for Live Music in Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, home to 227,715 souls, is known primarily as the site of Louisiana State University. On the surface, much of the city’s energy is focused on LSU students and sports and all the excitement and noise that accompanies them. But what many people are just discovering is that downtown Baton Rouge has a vibrant live music scene, too. Whether it’s Sunday afternoon, Friday night or somewhere in between, there’s no shortage of places to find live music in Baton Rouge:
- Boudreaux and Thibodeaux
- Sullivan’s Ringside
- Teddy’s Juke Joint
- The Texas Club
- Happy’s rish Pub
- Lava Cantina
- Henry Turner Jr.’s Listening Room Heritage Museum
- Jolie Pearl Oyster Bar
- Poor Boy Lloyd’s
- Raising Cane’s River Center
- Red Dragon Listening Room
- Varsity Theater
- Beausoleil Restaurant and Bar
- Bottle and Tap
- Shaw Center for the Arts
No matter your taste or budget, we’re sure you’ll find something to get your toes tapping and maybe even convince you to sing along. Allow us to share these favorites of ours in greater detail with you. We think they’ll quickly become some of your favorites, too!
1. Boudreaux and Thibodeaux
Cajun bar and live music venue Boudreaux and Thibodeaux has one goal: To be Baton Rouge’s downtown Cajun hotspot. And they’re quickly succeeding!
Located on Third Street, this swinging joint actually offers two bar areas. Downstairs, you’ll find a long bar and dance floor. Upstairs houses another bar, a balcony and a lounge area with TVs. They recently began serving food on weekdays, with lunch and dinner offerings rounding out their menu. And you’ll definitely want to check out their Crawfish Boil on Thursday and Friday nights.
If they have a dance floor, they must have pretty good music, right? Located just off the bayou, their weekend lineups of Cajun, zydeco and swamp pop bands means you’ll never run out of swingin’ beats to get you on your feet.
2. Sullivan’s Ringside
Located inside Sullivan’s Steakhouse on Corporate Boulevard, this hotspot offers live music and drinks in a cozy atmosphere. Called “Ringside” because the bar is set up below the stage like a boxing ring, it’s the perfect place to enjoy some jazz and take advantage of their $5 martini night.
225 Magazine named Sullivan’s Ringside a “Top Dancing/Music Venue,” confirming what many have already discovered. Enjoy the steakhouse’s award-winning food and wine offerings if you can, but definitely head to Ringside for their weekend lineup.
3. Teddy’s Juke Joint
Opened in 1979 by “Teddy” and his wife, Nancy, this “authentic Louisiana-style juke joint” finds its home inside the shotgun house where Teddy was born. Teddy himself spins out blues while Nancy’s kitchen turns out classic southern eats. If the music isn’t enough to hold your attention, spend some time perusing the antique license plates, bar signs, photographs and other memorabilia that graces the walls of Teddy’s Juke Joint.
While they’re located slightly outside of the “downtown” perimeter, we think the short drive to their Old Scenic Highway location in Zachary is well worth it, especially to catch their house band host, Blues James, every Sunday.
4. The Texas Club
Widely regarded by many in the music industry as a “must-play venue,” The Texas Club has hosted some of country music’s greatest performers, including Hank Williams Jr., George Strait, Garth Brooks, Foreigner and Clint Black. Since opening its doors in 1981, this Baton Rouge music venue and late night dance club has produced more than 425 concerts.
Considered one of the greatest live music venues in Baton Rouge, their spacious yet intimate atmosphere provides a memorable concert experience that shouldn’t be missed. In addition to live music, The Texas Club has also played host to comedians and extremely popular male reviews.
5. Happy’s Irish Pub
Happy’s Irish Pub is a great place to celebrate the luck of the Irish when you’re downtown. Whether you’re Irish or just wish you were, you’ll find an extensive list of beers on tap. Happy hour happens each day from 3-8 pm, with 2-for-1 Pints, 1/2-off Wells and 2-for-1 Wine. Open Monday through Saturday (plus Sundays during the Saints football season), the bar features a variety of drink specials and specialty nights, like T-shirt night on Thursdays (discounts when you wear a Happy’s t-shirt), $3 fireball shots on Fridays and Saturdays and Service Industry Nights Monday through Thursday from 9 pm to close.
Perhaps their biggest draw is their monthly “St. Practice Day” event. Held on the 17th of each month, the pub offers all-day drink specials (yes, they sell green beer) and hosts plenty of live entertainment, all in anticipation of St. Patrick’s Day.
6. Lava Cantina
Owned by father-son duo Ian and Steve Vaughn, the Lava Cantina features Creole dishes crafted with a Mexican twist. Throw in an ever-evolving set of live artists and a great drink menu, and you’ve got the recipe for a great night out. Want to check them out, but don’t want to stay out late? No problem. Their Baton Rouge location offers Sunday brunch from 10 am until 2 pm, and yes — sometimes they even have live music during brunch.
What makes them a must-try? Check out Margarita Mondays, featuring $2.50 margaritas or Fat Tuesday, featuring a la carte taco specials as well as $2 and $3 select draft beer and 2-for-1 House Margaritas. They also have Girls Rock Wednesdays with specials on cocktails, wine and margaritas. And yes, they do have a Happy Hour Tuesdays through Fridays from 3-6 pm. Lava Cantina also offers their patrons a Reverse Happy Hour Sundays through Tuesdays from 9pm until close.
7. Henry Turner Jr.’s Listening Room Heritage Museum
Open since 2014, Henry Turner Jr.’s Listening Room Heritage Museum is dedicated to promoting new and original talent. They’re open just three nights a week — Thursday, Friday and Saturday — with Friday nights dedicated to featuring undiscovered bands and new releases. Each night features several different performers and all shows are capped off by Henry Turner Jr. and his house band “Flavor.”
The Listening Room also features a set of rotating “All Stars” — musicians and groups who regularly grace the stage. Besides offering a unique variety of talent, Henry Turner Jr.’s is an alcohol-free facility, meaning music lovers of all ages are welcome to come and experience a slew of great bands.
8. Jolie Pearl Oyster Bar
What could be better than combining oysters and live music? The Jolie Pearl Oyster Bar was started as a restaurant devoted to showcasing oysters from all over the country. Offering more than 50 different types of high-quality oysters from both the United States and Canada, this oyster bar also regularly offers live music on the weekends.
Not a fan of oysters? Don’t let that keep you away. The Jolie Pearl has plenty of TVs to keep sports fans occupied and their drink menu offers a wide variety of options, including draft specialty beers and a self-serve Bloody Mary bar. Housed in the Jolie Building on North Boulevard, it’s a simple yet elegant spot to enjoy good food and good music downtown.
9. Poor Boy Lloyd’s
Good food tastes even better when it’s served with a side of history. And Poor Boy Lloyd’s offers both. A Baton Rouge institution, Poor Boy Lloyd’s has been serving up traditional Louisiana eats since the ’60s. Poor Boys, Fried Catfish and Seafood Gumbo are just a few of their many offerings, all created to pay homage to the city’s Cajun, Creole and southern roots. You’ll find them serving up three meals a day along with swingin’ live music at the corner of Lafayette and Florida Streets.
10. Raising Cane’s River Center
If you’re looking for a larger concert venue hosting nationally acclaimed recording artists, Raising Cane’s River Center might fit the bill.
Their 10,000-seat arena has played host to successful recording artists of all genres, but the center also includes the Performing Arts Theatre, Grand Ballroom and the Exhibition Hall. These venues are home to the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra as well as The Broadway in Baton Rouge and The Batton Rouge Ballet. The Theatre for Performing Arts has played host to artists like Jason Mraz, jazz trumpeter Chris Botti and opera singer Renée Fleming.
11. Red Dragon Listening Room
The Red Dragon Listening Room isn’t a business. It’s a house party. This not-for-profit organization — housed in a residence, not a club — plays host to musicians passing through Baton Rouge. Because it’s not a business, it doesn’t serve up food, but you’re welcome to bring your own (small) coolers and food. All the money they make from ticket sales goes right to the artists, and guests are encouraged to add extra money to the price of their ticket to help foot the bill for artist lodging while they’re in town. When people kick in an extra $10 towards their tickets, their VIP status gets them reserved couch seating and the satisfaction of helping out a traveling musician.
Guests are also asked to bring a canned good to the show to contribute to a larger donation toward the Baton Rouge Food Bank. If you’re all about great music with none of the frills, this just might be up your alley. Just remember to bring cash, because they don’t have the capability to accept credit cards.
12. Varsity Theater
Originally opened in 1937 as a movie theater, over the years, the Varsity Theater has been used for feature movies, art and foreign films. Today, this converted art deco space is a beloved concert venue, recently featuring bands like Insane Clown Posse and Zoso (a Led Zeppelin Tribute Band). Located on Highland Road, not far from LSU, this historic venue features a variety of musicians and performances on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. Whether you’re there for the music, the history or both, you’re sure to have a great experience.
13. Beausoleil Restaurant and Bar
Who says you can only listen to live music at night? At Beausoleil Restaurant and Bar, Sunday brunch is served in style, with their locally-sourced dishes served alongside locally sourced artists. Located on Jefferson Highway, they serve Sunday brunch from 11 am until 3 pm.
Check out their variety of food: soups, salads and sandwiches, including their Croque Monsieur and Shredded Pork Po-Boy. You’ll also find their take on standard brunch fare with the Louisiana Jumbo Lump Crab Cake Benedict, Fried Louisiana Catfish and their All-Southern Breakfast. The cool thing about Beausoleil is that they strive to serve all local products in order to support Louisiana food and farming industries. So when you’re eating there, you’re supporting your local and regional neighbors, as well.
14. Bottle and Tap
At Bottle and Tap, there’s never a cover charge and they serve up specialty drink specials all day long. With more than 40 bottle and can beers in stock, as well as eight rotating taps, their beer menu is extensive and frequently features local and seasonal offerings. This patio bar also serves up a variety of wines. The real fun gets going after dark, when they offer live music as well as karaoke and open mic nights. They’re open seven nights a week at their Coursey Boulevard location.
15. Shaw Center for the Arts
Taking up almost an entire city block, the Shaw Center for the Arts showcases a variety of local, regional and national artists, from music to art to theatre and everything in between. With several venues under its umbrella, music fans will find some of the city’s greatest concerts at the 325-seat Manship Theater, located on Lafayette Street. The Manship Theater, as well as the Shaw Center as a whole, also offers a variety of community events and arts education through art exhibitions, theatre classes and more.
Even if you aren’t able to make it to a concert, check out the center’s wide variety of artistic and cultural offerings. They’re sure to have something for everyone!
Now That You Have Plans for the Next Few Weekends…
The most impressive thing about this list is that these are just a few of the tons of great options for live music in Baton Rouge. This city really has such great energy, and it comes through in each and every one of these venues and nighttime hotspots.
Whether you’re looking for classic Deep South sound or a huge rock concert with an award-winning national recording artist, downtown Baton Rouge venues have something for everyone. And besides having plenty of choices for musical genres, there’s also a myriad of options for atmosphere. Want a traditional patio bar setting? We’ve got you covered. Looking for a symphony or a crowd-worthy rock concert? There’s a place for that, too.
At Milford’s on Third, located inside the Watermark Hotel, we are proud to be a part of this thriving downtown music scene. We do so not only by supporting our neighbors in their businesses but also by serving great NYC deli-style food to so many of the people visiting downtown to hear great music. Our classic delicatessen is the perfect stop for a quiet breakfast after a night of dancing or for a delicious lunch while you’re killing time waiting for a concert.
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Regardless if you believe in God or not, read this message!!
All throughout time, we can see how we have been slowly conditioned coming to this point where we are on the verge of a cashless society. Did you know that Jesus foretold of this event almost 2,000 years ago?
In the last book of the Bible, Revelation 13:16-18, it states,
“He (the false prophet who deceives many by his miracles–Revelation 19:20) causes all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and slave, to receive a mark on their right hand or on their foreheads, and that no one may buy or sell except one who has the mark or the name of the beast, or the number of his name.
Here is wisdom. Let him who has understanding calculate the number of the beast, for it is the number of a man: His number is 666.”
Speaking to the last generation, this could only be speaking of a cashless society. Why? Revelation 13:17 says that we cannot buy or sell unless we receive the mark of the beast. If physical money was still in use, we could buy or sell with one another without receiving the mark. This would contradict scripture that states we need the mark to buy or sell!
These verses could not be referring to something purely spiritual as scripture references two physical locations (our right hand or forehead) stating the mark will be on one “OR” the other. If this mark was purely spiritual, it would indicate both places, or one–not one OR the other!
This is where it comes together. It is shocking how accurate the Bible is concerning the implantable RFID microchip. This is information from someone named Carl Sanders who worked with a team of engineers to help develop this RFID chip:
“Carl Sanders sat in seventeen New World Order meetings with heads-of-state officials such as Henry Kissinger and Bob Gates of the C.I.A. to discuss plans on how to bring about this one-world system. The government commissioned Carl Sanders to design a microchip for identifying and controlling the peoples of the world—a microchip that could be inserted under the skin with a hypodermic needle (a quick, convenient method that would be gradually accepted by society).
Carl Sanders, with a team of engineers behind him, with U.S. grant monies supplied by tax dollars, took on this project and designed a microchip that is powered by a lithium battery, rechargeable through the temperature changes in our skin. Without the knowledge of the Bible (Brother Sanders was not a Christian at the time), these engineers spent one-and-a-half-million dollars doing research on the best and most convenient place to have the microchip inserted.
Guess what? These researchers found that the forehead and the back of the hand (the two places the Bible says the mark will go) are not just the most convenient places, but are also the only viable places for rapid, consistent temperature changes in the skin to recharge the lithium battery. The microchip is approximately seven millimeters in length, .75 millimeters in diameter, about the size of a grain of rice. It is capable of storing pages upon pages of information about you. All your general history, work history, criminal record, health history, and financial data can be stored on this chip.
Brother Sanders believes that this microchip, which he regretfully helped design, is the “mark” spoken about in Revelation 13:16–18. The original Greek word for “mark” is “charagma,” which means a “scratch or etching.” It is also interesting to note that the number 666 is actually a word in the original Greek. The word is “chi xi stigma,” with the last part, “stigma,” also meaning “to stick or prick.” Carl believes this is referring to a hypodermic needle when they poke into the skin to inject the microchip.”
Mr. Sanders asked a doctor what would happen if the lithium contained within the RFID microchip leaked into the body. The doctor replied by saying a terrible sore would appear in that location. This is what the book of Revelation says:
“And the first (angel) went, and poured out his vial on the earth; and there fell a noisome and grievous sore on the men which had the mark of the beast, and on them which worshipped his image” (Revelation 16:2).
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The third angel’s warning in Revelation 14:9-11 states,
“Then a third angel followed them, saying with a loud voice, ‘If anyone worships the beast and his image, and receives his mark on his forehead or on his hand, he himself shall also drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out full strength into the cup of His indignation. He shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels and in the presence of the Lamb. And the smoke of their torment ascends forever and ever; and they have no rest day or night, who worship the beast and his image, and whoever receives the mark of his name.'”
Great hope is in our midst, and is coming in a mighty way–the greatest revival for Jesus in the history of the world where we will see the most souls come to Him of all tribes, tongues, nations, and peoples (Rev. 7:9-10); for we have this promise in God’s Word in the midst of these dark times:
“Then I saw an angel coming down from heaven, having the key to the bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand. He laid hold of the dragon, that serpent of old, who is the Devil and Satan, and bound him for a thousand years (not literal–rather a spiritual label for time spent in eternity); and he cast him into the bottomless pit, and shut him up, and set a seal on him, so that he should deceive the nations no more till the thousand years were finished. But after these things he must be released for a little while (when the Antichrist and false prophet will rise up and God will test the world).” (Revelation 20:1-3)
“The coming of the lawless one (the Antichrist) is according to the working of Satan, with all power, signs, and lying wonders, and with all unrighteous deception among those who perish, because they did not receive the love of the truth, that they might be saved. And for this reason God will send them strong delusion, that they should believe the lie, that they all may be condemned who did not believe the truth but had pleasure in unrighteousness.” (2 Thessalonians 2:9-12)”
Who is Barack Obama, and why is he still involved in politics?
So what’s in the name? The meaning of someone’s name can say a lot about a person. God throughout history has given names to people that have a specific meaning tied to their lives. How about the name Barack Obama? Let us take a look at what may be hiding beneath the surface.
Jesus says in Luke 10:18, “…I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven.”
The Hebrew Strongs word (H1299) for “lightning”: “bârâq” (baw-rawk)
In Isaiah chapter 14, verse 14, we read about Lucifer (Satan) saying in his heart:
“I will ascend above the heights of the clouds, I will be like the Most High.”
In the verses in Isaiah that refer directly to Lucifer, several times it mentions him falling from the heights or the heavens. The Hebrew word for the heights or heavens used here is Hebrew Strongs 1116: “bamah”–Pronounced (bam-maw’)
In Hebrew, the letter “Waw” or “Vav” is often transliterated as a “U” or “O,” and it is primarily used as a conjunction to join concepts together. So to join in Hebrew poetry the concept of lightning (Baraq) and a high place like heaven or the heights of heaven (Bam-Maw), the letter “U” or “O” would be used. So, Baraq “O” Bam-Maw or Baraq “U” Bam-Maw in Hebrew poetry similar to the style written in Isaiah, would translate literally to “Lightning from the heights.” The word “Satan” in Hebrew is a direct translation, therefore “Satan.”
When Jesus told His disciples in Luke 10:18 that He saw Satan fall as lightning from heaven, if this were to be stated by a Jewish Rabbi today influenced by the poetry in the book of Isaiah, he would say these words in Hebrew–the words of Jesus in Luke 10:18 as, and I saw Satan as Baraq O Bam-Maw.
Malie and Natasha are the names of Obama’s daughters. If we write those names backward (the devil does things in reverse) we would get “ailam ahsatan”. Now if we remove the letters that spell “Alah” (Allah being the false god of Islam), we get “I am Satan”. Coincidence? I do not believe so!
Obama’s campaign logo when he ran as President of the United States in 2008 was a sun over the horizon in the west, with the landscape as the flag of the United States. In the Isalmic religion, they have their own messiah that they are waiting for called the 12th Imam, or the Mahdi (the Antichrist of the Bible), and one prophecy concerning this man’s appearance is the sun rising in the west.
“Then I saw another angel flying in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach to those who dwell on the earth—to every nation, tribe, tongue, and people— saying with a loud voice, ‘Fear God and give glory to Him, for the hour of His judgment has come; and worship Him who made heaven and earth, the sea and springs of water.'” (Revelation 14:6-7)
Why have the words of Jesus in His Gospel accounts regarding His death, burial, and resurrection, been translated into over 3,000 languages, and nothing comes close (the Quran about 110 languages)? Because the same Spirit of God (YHVH) who created all people likewise transcends all people; therefore the power of His Word is not limited by people; while all other religions are man-made, therefore they tend to primarily stay within their own culture. The same God who speaks to all people through His creation of the heavens and earth that draws all people around the world likewise has sent His Word to the ends of the earth so that we may come to personally know Him to be saved in spirit and in truth through His Son Jesus Christ.
Jesus stands alone among the other religions that say to rightly weigh the scales of good and evil and to make sure you have done more good than bad in this life. Is this how we conduct ourselves justly in a court of law? Bearing the image of God, is this how we project this image into reality?
Our good works cannot save us. If we step before a judge, being guilty of a crime, the judge will not judge us by the good we have done, but rather by the crimes we have committed. If we as fallen humanity, created in God’s image, pose this type of justice, how much more a perfect, righteous, and Holy God?
God has brought down His moral laws through the 10 commandments given to Moses at Mt. Siani. These laws were not given so we may be justified, but rather that we may see the need for a savior. They are the mirror of God’s character of what He has written in our hearts, with our conscious bearing witness that we know that it is wrong to steal, lie, dishonor our parents, murder, and so forth.
We can try and follow the moral laws of the 10 commandments, but we will never catch up to them to be justified before a Holy God. That same word of the law given to Moses became flesh about 2,000 years ago in the body of Jesus Christ. He came to be our justification by fulfilling the law, living a sinless perfect life that only God could fulfill.
The gap between us and the law can never be reconciled by our own merit, but the arm of Jesus is stretched out by the grace and mercy of God. And if we are to grab on, through faith in Him, He will pull us up being the one to justify us. As in the court of law, if someone steps in and pays our fine, even though we are guilty, the judge can do what is legal and just and let us go free. That is what Jesus did almost 2,000 years ago on the cross. It was a legal transaction being fulfilled in the spiritual realm by the shedding of His blood with His last word’s on the cross crying out, “It is finished!” (John 19:30).
For God takes no pleasure in the death of the wicked (Ezekiel 18:23). This is why in Isaiah chapter 53, where it speaks of the coming Messiah and His soul being a sacrifice for our sins, why it says it pleased God to crush His only begotten Son.
This is because the wrath that we deserve was justified by being poured out upon His Son. If that wrath was poured out on us, we would all perish to hell forever. God created a way of escape by pouring it out on His Son whose soul could not be left in Hades but was raised and seated at the right hand of God in power.
So now when we put on the Lord Jesus Christ (Romans 13:14), where God no longer sees the person who deserves His wrath, but rather the glorious image of His perfect Son dwelling in us, justifying us as if we received the wrath we deserve, making a way of escape from the curse of death; now being conformed into the image of the heavenly man walking in a new nature, and no longer in the image of the fallen man Adam.
Now what we must do is repent and put our trust and faith in the savior, confessing and forsaking our sins, and to receive His Holy Spirit that we may be born again (for Jesus says we must be born again to see and enter the Kingdom of God in John chapter 3). This is not just head knowledge of believing in Jesus, but rather receiving His words, taking them to heart, so that we may truly be transformed into the image of God. Where we no longer live to practice sin, but rather turn from our sins and practice righteousness through faith in Him in obedience to His Word by reading the Bible.
Our works cannot save us, but they can condemn us; it is not that we earn our way into everlasting life, but that we obey our Lord Jesus Christ:
Jesus says,
“Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven. Many will say to Me in that day, ‘Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and done many wonders in Your name?’ And then I will declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness!’ (Matthew 7:21-23)
“And having been perfected, He became the author of eternal salvation to all who obey Him.” (Hebrews 5:9)
“Now I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away. Also there was no more sea. Then I, John, saw the holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from heaven saying, ‘Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and He will dwell with them, and they shall be His people. God Himself will be with them and be their God. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away.’
Then He who sat on the throne said, ‘Behold, I make all things new.’ And He said to me, ‘Write, for these words are true and faithful.’
And He said to me, ‘It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. I will give of the fountain of the water of life freely to him who thirsts. He who overcomes shall inherit all things, and I will be his God and he shall be My son. But the cowardly, unbelieving, abominable, murderers, sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second death.'” (Revelation 21:1-8)
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