Altered Five
Red Rooster 2513 Seiferth Road, Madison, WI, United StatesFrom 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
Country Pro Jam
Red Rooster 2513 Seiferth Road, Madison, WI, United StatesThe 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
The Dead Johnnys w/ Compact Deluxe feat. Kayla Kush
Red Rooster 2513 Seiferth Road, Madison, WI, United StatesWhether 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
Blues Jam with the Usual Suspects
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!
Fringe Field
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
Cash Box Kings
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
James Dean Joint
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.
Dr. Jim & the Junkyard Dawg
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.
Cody James w/ Educational Davis
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
Tate’s Blues Jam
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!
Bing Bong
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
Joe Stamm Band w/ Harlow
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
Candy Cigarette
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
James Travis
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… Read More »James Travis
Blues Jam with The Usual Suspects
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… Read More »Blues Jam with The Usual Suspects
Aaron Williams & The Hoodoo
Red Rooster 2513 Seiferth Road, Madison, WI, United StatesIt's been almost a year since Madison's favorite roadhouse blues trio graced the Red Rooster stage - and we're excited to have Aaron, Eric, and Z back in OUR roadhouse!… Read More »Aaron Williams & The Hoodoo
The Hungry Williams
Red Rooster 2513 Seiferth Road, Madison, WI, United StatesThe Hungry Williams is, pure and simple, a band for dancers. The group, all veteran Milwaukee musicians, raids the raucous R&B of 1950's/60's New Orleans with a set list of… Read More »The Hungry Williams
Kyle Megna & the Monsoons
Red Rooster 2513 Seiferth Road, Madison, WI, United StatesIf there's something that could be called "Midwest Alternative Rock," the Fox Valley's Kyle Megna & the Monsoons embody it perfectly. With a full sound - comprised of keys, horns,… Read More »Kyle Megna & the Monsoons
Lou Shields
Red Rooster 2513 Seiferth Road, Madison, WI, United StatesUpdate - show moved to 3/5! Through nimble fingerwork and warm, flowing vocals, the country blues of the pre-WWII era literally resonates from Lou Shields. His vintage steel resonator guitar… Read More »Lou Shields
Also-Rans w/ Grand National Champs
Red Rooster 2513 Seiferth Road, Madison, WI, United StatesGrand National Champs vs The Also-Rans @ Red Rooster One night only! A showdown for supremacy! The Grand National Champs make their debut in Madison. While they are a collective… Read More »Also-Rans w/ Grand National Champs