Events

Lynda & The ZEROS return to the Red Rooster for another exciting night of great music on Saturday, December 21st. With powerhouse lead and backing vocals, and an instrumental punch that more than fills a venue, local favorites Lynda & the ZEROs are at the forefront of top area dance bands. Their upbeat repertoire covers… Read More »Lynda & The ZEROs

Scott Wilcox is a talented musician and songwriter with a sound that blends blues, rock, and folk elements. His journey began in his teenage years, and he has since worked hard to perfect his craft and gain recognition in the music industry. His success has included being featured on the Oprah Winfrey Lifeclass show, winning… Read More »Scott Wilcox

With one of the biggest voices in the Midwest, acoustic guitar in hand, and harmonica at her fingertips, Kelsey Miles delivers high-energy shows of blues, rock, and soul. She will take you on a musical celebration of the soul; where you'll laugh, cry, sing along, and dance the night away. Kelsey is in town working… Read More »Blues Jam feat. Kelsey Miles Band

You may have heard Tall Paul Sabel's warm baritone voice and bluesy harmonica licks with the Ryan McGrath Band. You may have also heard him behind Lorenzo "Cat Daddy" Thompson at Madison and Milwaukee dates. Now he's fronting his own band, bringing his songwriting creativity and Chicago blues training to the Red Rooster stage! Paul… Read More »Tall Paul & The Naughty Cats

Tony Kannen has a style is rooted in the American Music tradition of power lead vocals.  Whether a blues shout, rock-n-roll howl or soulful ballad, he effectively delivers a lyric in a crisp authoritative voice and melodious tone. Tony's close association with this music goes back a lifetime.  Growing up in a family of singers… Read More »Tony Kannen & Friends

The John Masino Band hails from Madison, Wisconsin and has won innumerable music awards for their distinctive rock sound! The current 4 piece line-up features guitarist/vocalist/songwriter, John Masino, an inimitable Midwest music veteran, and former CBS Nemperor Records recording artist. On lead vocals is one the Midwest's top vocalist's, the incomparable Bobby Duncanson. And featuring a powerful,… Read More »John Masino Band

Join us as we bid farewell to 2024 and welcome in 2025 with BLUE YEAR'S EVE at the Red Rooster on Tuesday, December 31st! We are so excited to have Wisconsin Blues Hall of Fame Inductee James Earl Tate and The 008 Band kicking the evening off with an early show starting at 6:00p. A… Read More »BLUE YEAR’S EVE BASH! Birddog Blues Band, Tate & The 008 Band

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

BRONCO is a folk/alt-rock quartet from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Their influences range from contemporary folk outfits, such as Wilco and Big Thief, to heavier and more experimental groups like Nine Inch Nails and Type O Negative. BRONCO’s current lineup consists of Ollie (he/they) on drums, Gage (they/them) on bass, and Adrien (they/them) and Slater (they/them) sharing… Read More »BRONCO, The Kilroys, Sapsucker

With an appropriately named band (as scions of other musicians), Green County's Family Business has garnered recognition both locally and beyond. Their sound draws from the blues music heritage of their lineage, filtered through '70's rock's on-stage theater and technique. In addition to securing opening slots for Rival Sons, Blues Traveler, J Roddy Walston and… Read More »The Family Business

Join us Sunday, January 5th from noon to 6p for Harmony For Healing, a benefit for the victims and families of Abundant Life Christian School. Hosted by Madison Flatman and Between Two Lakes, this event is the first in a series of two events that will feature a long list of local artists donating their… Read More »Harmony For Healing – ALCS Benefit Show

Andy Braun is a WAMI-nominated singer-songwriter with a folk-rock feel. On Tuesday, January 7th, the Red Rooster will host Real Young: a unique Neil Young tribute show experience. Andy Braun will perform Neil Young’s greatest hits and other Neil classics and share the stories behind the songs. Andy Braun -> https://andybraun.com/index.html

Green Bay native Billy Flynn is one of blues music's top go-to guitarists, with well over 100 releases on which he's contributed. One of these - the soundtrack to "Cadillac Records" (loosely based on Chess Records) - earned Grammy Awards for Flynn. He regularly extends beyond blues to another musical passion - the guitar instrumentals… Read More »Billy Flynn

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 Red Rooster welcomes back one of Madison's most accomplished musical units, the Bill Roberts Combo, for a 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 »Happy Hour Jazz w/ Bill Roberts Combo

Mad City Funk plays classic Funk with a purpose and style. This 9-piece ensemble is a true Madison staple and they are taking over the Red Rooster on Friday, January 10th from 8-11p. Get your boogie shoes on and prepare yourself for a great time! RED ROOSTER: redroostermadison.com

Raised in Iowa and South Dakota, Clayton Ryan’s homegrown country soul music reverberates with a nostalgic sound and powerful songwriting. His songs have been featured in American Songwriter, GemsOnVHS, B-Sides & Badlands, PBS, and Americana Road Show, and appeared in TV and film. An accomplished multi-instrumentalist, Clayton has performed and recorded with artists like Cristina… Read More »Clayton Ryan, 90-Proof, Girls Inside

Join us Sunday, January 12th from noon to 6p for Harmony For Healing, a benefit for the victims and families of Abundant Life Christian School. Hosted by Madison Flatman and Between Two Lakes, this event is the second in a series of two events that will feature a long list of local artists donating their… Read More »Harmony For Healing – ALCS Benefit

So you wanna be a rock and roll star? Head on down to the Red Rooster for Live Band Karaoke and front a live band on stage at one of Madison's premier music venues! It's gonna be a 90's/00's grunge and alt-rock kind of a night, so be ready to give us your best Eddie… Read More »Live Band Karaoke w/ Fringe Field

Jules lolyn of Jules and the Gems, Kris Sheehan of American Feedbag, and Tim Eddy of Lone Goat Rodeo get together for a songwriters round at the Red Rooster in Madison.