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Foo Foo Dolls

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

One of the top Rooster tribute bands, Madison's Foo Foo Dolls rock out with all your favorite '80's and '90's sing-along rock anthems! With several vocalists covering a wide range… Read More »Foo Foo Dolls

$10

Mark Croft Band

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

Singer/songwriter Mark Croft projects a percussive urgency in much of his material, akin to Willy Porter. He's a 14-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 2016 JBL EON "One Take Contest." Isthmus Magazine notes: "He’ll… Read More »Mark Croft Band

$10

JP Cyr & the Ramblin’ Kind

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

Doghouse bassist JP Cyr has been a long-time anchor of the western swing, hillbilly, and rockabilly community in Milwaukee. His latest ensemble embraces the hard-core classic country of the 1940's and 1950's, complete with the look and the sound of the era. This sound clip from last year can give you a glimpse of that:… Read More »JP Cyr & the Ramblin’ Kind

$8

Don’t Spook The Horse

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

Don't Spook The Horse's distinctive brand of folk-blues-jam-Americana grows from twisting ancient folk songs and newer deep-cut covers and blending them with carefully crafted originals, all with plenty of space for improvisation. Simple is beautiful, in their words. Each voice contributes equally to the band’s wooden mélange. Singer/guitarist David Heuring (The Resistance, The North Westerns)… Read More »Don’t Spook The Horse

$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

Tom Holland & the Shuffle Kings

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

One of the top tier Chicago blues performers, veteran southpaw guitarist Tom Holland swung his axe for for decades backing some of the other legends of Chicago blues - including John Primer, Eddy Clearwater, and James Cotton. Holland's instrumental prowess was featured on two of Cotton's Grammy-nominated releases, Giant and Cotton Mouth Man. His vocals… Read More »Tom Holland & the Shuffle Kings

$12

Altered Five

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

From their start over 20 years ago - doing bluesy covers of Rolling Stones material - Milwaukee's Altered Five has developed into a top-tier national (and international) act. Anchored by the booming baritone of frontman Jeff "JT" Taylor, the quintet built its repertoire with crafty songwriting pivoting on great turns-of-phrase (how can you NOT appreciate… Read More »Altered Five

$15 – $18

Country Pro Jam

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

The monthly Red Rooster Country Pro Jam returns on February 13 - with hosts Eric Salisbury (Also-Rans, Ramble, Nate Gibson & the Stardazers), Jacob Vance (RailHopper), James T. Spartz (Dogtown Hollow), Dan Kennedy (Also-Rans, Mark Croft, After August), and James Grenier (Ramble, Spine Stealers). Bring you own band to share three or four songs, or… Read More »Country Pro Jam

$5

The Dead Johnnys w/ Compact Deluxe feat. Kayla Kush

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

Whether you're looking for a dark catharsis or seeking joy and light through rock, the Red Rooster has you covered for...that day. As noted about the Dead Johnnys in Isthmus: '“Anti-Facist, anti-violence, anti-racist, pro-creative” was the Clash’s motto. The British punk pioneers are served rowdy and semi-regular tributes by this four-piece from Madison. The Dead… Read More »The Dead Johnnys w/ Compact Deluxe feat. Kayla Kush

$10

Blues Jam with 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

Fringe Field

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

We seem to have a core of '90's and '00's music fans at the Red Rooster - and here's an opportunity to show your love for the music of the era and the musicians who play it! Madison's Fringe Field has been performing together for over a decade; combining eclectic backgrounds through sing-along Here's the… Read More »Fringe Field

$8

Cash Box Kings

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

Even as they ascended to major festival stages around the country and abroad, the Cash Box Kings have remained connected to the local clubs that helped them build their reputation and repertoire. The ever-present interplay between Oscar Wilson and Joe Nosek continues to fuel the group's top-selling blues releases for Alligator, including last year's Oscar's… Read More »Cash Box Kings

$13 – $15

James Dean Joint

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

Established within the pandemic era - and during a January 2021 blizzard - Chicago's James Dean Joint delivers a potent mix of garage, soul, punk, and more through original material and obscure covers.

$10

Dr. Jim & the Junkyard Dawg

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

A little bit old, a little bit new, a little bit country, and a little bit rock 'n roll - Dr. Jim Carlson and Rob, the Junkyard Dawg Junceau, delight audiences with acoustic renditions of popular music! Rob plays upright acoustic bass and Jim tickles the keys.

$7

Cody James w/ Educational Davis

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

Oshkosh-based pop/rock songwriter/guitarist Cody James has a growing library of material full of catchy riffs and lyrics. He's also got a growing set of fans in music media (see below)! "See the Sights" and "Tear the Sky" are his two most recent releases. “It’s clear that Cody James is a rising star in the music… Read More »Cody James w/ Educational Davis

$7

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

Bing Bong

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

Comparisons with the Pretenders aptly position Bing Bong as heavily influenced by the power pop of the early MTV years. However, the group's individuality and creativity shines in lyrics, instrumentation, and even video production - as witnessed in this stop motion "Jurassic Lego" accompaniment to their song "Bouncing Ball." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gG9NdAyocUw&t=169s

$10

Joe Stamm Band w/ Harlow

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

Joe Stamm's voice grabs you from the first note - a sound tailor-made for truck drivin' and sawdust-floored honky tonks. His songwriting turns phrasing with an honesty seldom heard from the derivative brigades of Nashville factory songwriters. The group labels its sound as "Black Dirt Country Rock," plowed and seeded with more than a decade… Read More »Joe Stamm Band w/ Harlow

$15 – $20

Candy Cigarette

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

Since its inception in 2019 by then 10 year old identical twins Isaac and Lucas Deitz, Candy Cigarette has been bringing a unique blend of blues and straight-up rock n' roll to audiences across their home state of Wisconsin and beyond - playing shows at the the Genesse Theatre, Turner Hall Ballroom, the High Noon… Read More »Candy Cigarette

$8

James Travis

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

Janes Travis is one of the anchors of the Monthly Country Jams at the Rooster - and the Americana/roots band Dogtown Hollow. His Wednesday evening performance will feature his multi-stringed talents along with vocals - and even some harmonica

$8