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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

POSTPONED: Songwriter Conversations

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

Sadly, this show has been postponed due to family illness. We'll do our best to reschedule!

$10

Nate Gibson & the Stardazers w/ The Cock-A-Doodle Dudes

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 w/ The Cock-A-Doodle Dudes

$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

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

Blues Jam featuring 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!

$5

Mark Croft Band

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

$10

The Gin and Sonics

Their 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

$5

Cork ‘n Bottle String Band

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

Always 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.

$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 and semi-pro players are encouraged!

$5

The Blue Olives

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

With a powerhouse of combined vocal, instrumental, and songwriting talent, the Blue Olives remain one of Madison’s busiest acts in the soul and funk groove. Expect a hot night on the dance floor to break into the spring season! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCEMvVJ_5ng

$12

Paul Filipowicz Band

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

Southern Wisconsin's King of Roadhouse Blues, Paul Filipowicz, plugs in and powers up! Paul grew up in the Chicago area - embracing the raw intensity of guitarists such as Magic Sam and Hound Dog Taylor. In his half-century around southern Wisconsin (with occasional detours to Texas), he's honed a driving blues power trio sound that… Read More »Paul Filipowicz Band

$10

Chris Sandoval Benefit

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

Veteran percussionist Chris Sandoval - who has most recently backed the Jimmys (and whose lengthy history includes backing Maria Muldaur and Tommy Castro - and two Grammy nominations) - was rushed to the hospital on Valentine's Day for emergency open heart surgery. As he recovers, the music community (with the support of the Wisconsin Blues… Read More »Chris Sandoval Benefit

$10