Events

You're Invited to the 3rd Anniversary Celebration at The Red Rooster! Join us Tuesday, April 22 for an unforgettable night as we celebrate three amazing years of live music, good vibes, and unforgettable moments at Madison's favorite music club, The Red Rooster! We're bringing in the incredible Roscoe Foster, the multi-award-winning soul… Read More »Red Rooster 3-year Anniversary Party w/ Roscoe Foster

Combo Noir was founded in 2018 by genre-hopping vocalist Anna Purnell (Yid Vicious, Forward! Marching Band, Intemperance Collective, Dixie Sizzlers, etc.) and New Orleans transplant, pianist Adam St. Reiff. Drawing from varied, eclectic, and soulful repertoires, the band is a great accompaniment for everything from hootchie-cootchie dancing to staring pensively into your third martini. Combo… Read More »Combo Noir

The Red Rooster hosts a Blues Jam nearly every Thursday! Musician sign-ups begin at 6 and continue all night. This week’s host is Madison blues legend James Earl Tate, host of blues jams across five decades! The house band starts at 7 and jammers are invited up soon afterward. Professional and semi-pro players are encouraged!

Get ready for a night of soulful, psychedelic tunes as Mission takes the stage, paying tribute to the legendary Jerry Garcia Band. From deep grooves to soaring solos, Mission captures the magic and energy that Jerry brought to life through his unique blend of rock, jazz, blues, and funk. Mission brings a fresh yet faithful take… Read More »Mission – A Tribute To The Jerry Garcia Band

Formed in 1980, The EFFIGIES helped define the early Chicago punk sound and scene. They released a string of acclaimed EPs and LPs before disbanding in the late 80s.  Resurfacing a few times over the years, the band had just finished recording a new album when singer John Kezdy died in an accident in the… Read More »The Effigies, Whippets

A little bit of Rock, a little bit of Roll, a little bit of Blues and a whole lot of Soul. Help us welcome the OMEGA Project to the Red Rooster on Sunday, April 27th for a matinee show from 3 to 5 p.m. Doors at 2 p.m, so grab a table and something from… Read More »The OMEGA Project

Get ready for a night of unfiltered hilarity and magical mayhem at the Red Rooster! Join us for “Monday Night Raw,” a no-holds-barred open mic comedy show hosted by the chaotic, unpolished, and utterly unpredictable magician/weirdo Sammy Dice Jr. Whether you love it or hate it, we promise you’ll be talking about it! Doors open… Read More »Comedy Open Mic hosted by Sammy Dice Jr.

Ivy Ford returns to the Red Rooster on Tuesday, April 29th for a night of energetic blues, R&B, and soul music. Known as The Blues Kitten, Ivy Ford will serve up an experience of music to soothe your soul & fill your heart... As a multi-instrumentalist including electric guitar, she performs song selections from not… Read More »Ivy Ford

Idledaze Trio ensures a high-energy performance with a variety of catchy, contemporary original songs and classic, alternative-rock and blues covers from the 60's-90's. Featuring male and female lead vocals with powerful harmonies amplified to an instrumental layer of acoustic and electric guitars, nostalgic synth-keyboards and driving percussion. Idledaze

The Red Rooster hosts a Blues Jam nearly every Thursday! This week’s show will be hosted by The Usual Suspects. Musician sign-ups begin at 6 and continue all night. The house band starts at 7 and jammers are invited up soon afterward. All playing levels are welcome. Stop in early for some great food before… Read More »Blues Jam w/ The Usual Suspects

The Red Rooster welcomes back one of Madison's most accomplished musical units, the Bill Roberts Combo, for a FREE, Friday happy-hour show! Shaped by jazz/blues stylings in the tradition of George Benson, Wes Montgomery, and Kenny Burrell, Roberts is a nuanced master of technique and dynamics. His veteran sidemen - many of whom have played… Read More »FREE Happy Hour Jazz with The Bill Roberts Combo

Brother Jefferson is fronted by singer, composer & entertainer Jeff Chapman, who has been performing live since the mid-1970’s. Including being involved in the tradition that is the St. Louis Blues music scene, Brother Jefferson’s music is best described as Americana Blues & Southern Soul. Brother Jefferson's songs tell the stories of the common man… Read More »Brother Jefferson Band

The Solution appears at Red Rooster for the very first time! The Solution combines your favorite rock radio hits, along with new original music, to create a unique, high-energy rock show experience. The Solution will satisfy your rock 'n' roll appetite and deliver much more! The Solution

Mo' Onions is a powerhouse tribute band dedicated to the timeless soul and instrumental brilliance of Booker T. & the MGs. With a rich mix of deep grooves, funky rhythms, and smooth melodies, Mo' Onions captures the essence of the legendary Stax Records house band that shaped the sound of soul, R&B, and blues. Mo'… Read More »Mo’ Onions

Brooklyn NY based singer/songwriter and Madison native Mark Hervey returns to celebrate the release of his 2nd full length solo album SHINE with former bandmates Tom Hanson and Tim Lang sitting in. His songs are influenced by the rock & roll he heard on the radio as a kid as well as the hymns he… Read More »Mark Hervey Album Release Show

Nick Dittmeier & the Sawdusters understand that to stay relevant, country and Americana—like any long-running musical genres—must be unceremoniously leveled from time to time. Blasted by a cold steel wrecking ball, and reassembled into new forms atop the rubble. And what better moment for a scheduled demolition than with all of planet Earth in a… Read More »Nick Dittmeier & The Sawdusters

Psychoswank is a rock band, playing Graham Cody's bluesy rock originals and deep cut covers, supporting their 2024 album, Superman. Featuring Dave Adler on Hammond organ, Graham on guitar and vocals, Kenny Koeppler on drums and Kevin Tipple on bass. Come get your swank on! Isthmus cites Graham's "commitment to songcraft, a catholic understanding of… Read More »Psychoswank

The Red Rooster hosts a Blues Jam nearly every Thursday! Musician sign-ups begin at 6 and continue all night. This week’s host is Madison blues legend James Earl Tate, host of blues jams across five decades! The house band starts at 7 and jammers are invited up soon afterward. Professional and semi-pro players are encouraged!

The Madtown Mannish Boys are a Madison-based blues band who are steeped in Chicago-style blues, including artists like Muddy Waters, Junior Wells, Otis Spann, Paul Butterfield, and Little Walter. They play harmonica-driven tunes with gritty fervor and dynamic energy. They perform with raw exuberance and driving rhythms that make you want to boogie! Madtown Mannish… Read More »Madtown Mannish Boys

With a powerhouse of combined vocal, instrumental, and songwriting talent, the Blue Olives remain one of Madison’s busiest acts in the soul and funk groove. The dance floor will be rockin' all night so make your plans to join us at the Red Rooster! The Blue Olives   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCEMvVJ_5ng