Combo Noir
Red Rooster 2513 Seiferth Road, Madison, WI, United StatesEnjoy a contemporary take on classic cabaret-style jazz as Combo Noir interweaves pop, blues, rock balladry, and singer-songwriter intensity to make the darkest sounds delightful. And - a special "Irish Brogue" contest has been promised - with an appropriate reward for the winner!
Sortin’ the Mail
Red Rooster 2513 Seiferth Road, Madison, WI, United StatesGet 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!
Tall Paul Sabel and Guests
Red Rooster 2513 Seiferth Road, Madison, WI, United StatesFans 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.
Duwayne Burnside w/ the Usual Suspects
Red Rooster 2513 Seiferth Road, Madison, WI, United StatesThis 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
LATE THURSDAY BLUES JAM
Red Rooster 2513 Seiferth Road, Madison, WI, United StatesSpecial 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 StatesCatchy 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
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
POSTPONED: Songwriter Conversations
Red Rooster 2513 Seiferth Road, Madison, WI, United StatesSadly, this show has been postponed due to family illness. We'll do our best to reschedule!
LIVE ’90’s ROCK KARAOKE w/ Fringe Field
Red Rooster 2513 Seiferth Road, Madison, WI, United StatesWe seem to have a core of '90's and '00's music fans at the Red Rooster - and here's an opportunity not just to show your love for the music of the era and the musicians who play it - but to be part of it! Madison's Fringe Field has been performing together for over… Read More »LIVE ’90’s ROCK KARAOKE w/ Fringe Field
Nate Gibson & the Stardazers w/ The Cock-A-Doodle Dudes
Red Rooster 2513 Seiferth Road, Madison, WI, United StatesOne 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 w/ The Cock-A-Doodle Dudes
Tate’s Blues Jam
Red Rooster 2513 Seiferth Road, Madison, WI, United StatesThe 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!
Rare Element
Red Rooster 2513 Seiferth Road, Madison, WI, United StatesMadison 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
Lynda & the ZEROs
Red Rooster 2513 Seiferth Road, Madison, WI, United StatesWith 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… Read More »Lynda & the ZEROs
Gin, Chocolate, & Bottle Rockets w/ Cathy Couture
Red Rooster 2513 Seiferth Road, Madison, WI, United StatesOnce 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
Blues Jam featuring The Usual Suspects
Red Rooster 2513 Seiferth Road, Madison, WI, United StatesThe 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!
Chicago Blues Angels featuring Mondo Cortez
Red Rooster 2513 Seiferth Road, Madison, WI, United StatesMondo 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
Mark Croft Band
Red Rooster 2513 Seiferth Road, Madison, WI, United StatesSinger/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
The Gin and Sonics
Red Rooster 2513 Seiferth Road, Madison, WI, United StatesTheir first visit to the Red Rooster demonstrated that even though their band is new, they're all old souls when it comes to music. The five-piece group from the Fox Cities delivers a fresh take on vintage soul and rock - digging past the standards for hidden gems. Their originals flow seamlessly from this inspiration.… Read More »The Gin and Sonics
Dan Maguire
Red Rooster 2513 Seiferth Road, Madison, WI, United StatesCork ‘n Bottle String Band
Red Rooster 2513 Seiferth Road, Madison, WI, United StatesAlways embracing the quirky side of bluegrass musicianship, Cork 'n Bottle's lengthy Madison heritage traces to the long-gone downtown hole-in-the-wall, Ken's Bar & Grill. The group's fluid numbers and audience engagement are part of their trademark presence.