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Sortin’ the Mail

Red Rooster 2513 Seiferth Road, Madison, WI, United States

Get your best gingham prints ready for a night of hot bluegrass pickin'! Madison's Sortin' the Mail has become a stable of the local festival scene - and are two-time winners of the Madison Area Music Awards in the "Country and Bluegrass" Category!

$7

Tall Paul Sabel and Guests

Red Rooster 2513 Seiferth Road, Madison, WI, United States

Fans of the Ryan McGrath Band have long-known about the Chicago-steeped blues harmonica of Tall Paul Sabel - he developed his craft moonlighting around the Windy City between his academic studies. His original material works in strong elements of storytelling and local history.

$8

Duwayne Burnside w/ the Usual Suspects

Red Rooster 2513 Seiferth Road, Madison, WI, United States

This is the deep blues, folks. Duwayne Burnside is Grammy-nominated, a Mississippi Arts Commission featured performer, and son of legendary Hill Country musician R.L. Burnside (who taught and imparted the music and culture of the Hill Country to Duwayne).  Burnside was a member of The North Mississippi Allstars from 2001 through 2004. He has also… Read More »Duwayne Burnside w/ the Usual Suspects

$15 – $17

LATE THURSDAY BLUES JAM

Red Rooster 2513 Seiferth Road, Madison, WI, United States

Special late start time (after Duwayne Burnside's show). The Jam will not be denied! NO CHARGE after the Burnside show.

Jesse Anderson Band

Red Rooster 2513 Seiferth Road, Madison, WI, United States

Catchy and groovy, the Twin Cities - based Jesse Anderson Band brings a danceable flow of folk/rock/jam sounds from the stage. Interested? Here's a live clip of the band from a show last November! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FV0GvDBj7oU

$10

Matthew Skoller & Chicago Wind

Advance tickets available! https://www.clover.com/online-ordering/red-rooster-madison With over 40 years of experience, Matthew Skoller is one of the unquestioned leaders of blues harmonica. He spent several formative years in Milwaukee, shaped by venerable artists such as Stokes and Jimi Schutte (the latter of whom joined him for a residency in Paris, France). Skoller credits Sonny Boy Williamson… Read More »Matthew Skoller & Chicago Wind

$12 – $15

Songwriter Conversations – Scott Danger Bravo and Kaleb Williams (of Harbor & Home)

Red Rooster 2513 Seiferth Road, Madison, WI, United States

Here's an idea that we hope you'll like: bringing together two singer-songwriters with different backgrounds - and letting them converse with the audience - and with each other - through their original music. From New York City, Scott Danger Bravo delivers crisp layered acoustic guitar instrumentation that draws inspiration from and comparison with Tommy Emmanuel.… Read More »Songwriter Conversations – Scott Danger Bravo and Kaleb Williams (of Harbor & Home)

$10

Nate Gibson & the Stardazers

Red Rooster 2513 Seiferth Road, Madison, WI, United States

One of the area's top music scholars, Nate Gibson undertook a project that united passion and performance - tracking down the then-surviving artists from the Starday record label to join them on re-recorded versions of their historic catalog. Gibson's easygoing stage presence leans more towards vintage hillbilly boppers than rockabilly, but he and his band… Read More »Nate Gibson & the Stardazers

$8

Tate’s Blues Jam

Red Rooster 2513 Seiferth Road, Madison, WI, United States

The Red Rooster hosts a Blues Jam nearly every Thursday! Musician sign-ups begin at 7 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 8 and jammers are invited up soon afterward. Professional players are encouraged!

$5

Rare Element

Red Rooster 2513 Seiferth Road, Madison, WI, United States

Madison loves horn bands - and that hot sound is back to warm the early days of spring! With a funky punch of deep rhythm and bright instrumentation. Rare Element has secured a strong reputation for its high-intensity, live shows. The band’s highly talented 7-piece roster, including a 3-piece horn section, brings massive energy to… Read More »Rare Element

$12

Lynda & the ZEROs

Red Rooster 2513 Seiferth Road, Madison, WI, United States

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 classic Motown and funky soul to contemporary R&B and rock, bringing out the dancer in everyone. If you… Read More »Lynda & the ZEROs

$10

Pete Henry

Red Rooster 2513 Seiferth Road, Madison, WI, United States
$7

Gin, Chocolate, & Bottle Rockets w/ Cathy Couture

Red Rooster 2513 Seiferth Road, Madison, WI, United States

Once again, the Red Rooster is honored to feature Cathy Couture in performance with her debut CD - a "bucket list" endeavor of determination. This time, her musical support will be three other women of talent, creativity, and strength - and killer vocal harmonies  - Gin, Chocolate, & Bottle Rockets - featuring Beth Kille, Jen… Read More »Gin, Chocolate, & Bottle Rockets w/ Cathy Couture

$5

Blues Jam featuring The Usual Suspects

Red Rooster 2513 Seiferth Road, Madison, WI, United States

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 7 and continue all night. The house band starts at 8 and jammers are invited up soon afterward. All playing levels are welcome!

$5

Chicago Blues Angels featuring Mondo Cortez

Red Rooster 2513 Seiferth Road, Madison, WI, United States

Mondo Cortez and the Chicago Blues Angels stand perfectly astride the rockabilly and jump blues camps - drawing inspiration from the Paladins, Kid Ramos, and the late Nick Curran (who was a friend of Cortez's and occasionally joined him on small Chicago area shows). Last time at the Rooster, Cortez brought the '57 Guild that… Read More »Chicago Blues Angels featuring Mondo Cortez

$12

Mark Croft Band

Red Rooster 2513 Seiferth Road, Madison, WI, United States

Singer/songwriter Mark Croft projects a percussive urgency in much of his roots-rock material, akin to Willy Porter. He's a 15-time MAMAs Awards winner; other awards include Outstanding Achievement in Songwriting (for "One Mississippi") in the Great American Songwriting Contest; and a Top-10 National Finalist in the JBL EON "One Take Contest." The Madison, WI based… Read More »Mark Croft Band

$12

Sue Foley

Red Rooster 2513 Seiferth Road, Madison, WI, United States

Advance tickets now available: https://www.clover.com/online-ordering/red-rooster-madison The Canadian blues ingenue turned Texas axe slinger brings over 35 years of professional talent to the Red Rooster stage! No openers - just Sue and her band for one extended set!  

$20 – $22