Events

Interested in some "songs & shenanigans" on a Tuesday night? Look no further! The duo of K.T. Johnson delivers an acoustic twist on classic and contemporary music that is fun… Read More »K.T. Johnson

The Red Rooster welcomes back one of Madison's most accomplished musical units, the Bill Roberts Combo. Shaped by jazz/blues stylings in the tradition of George Benson, Wes Montgomery, and Kenny… Read More »Bill Roberts Combo

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… Read More »Tate’s Blues Jam

Perry Weber - guitarist for the Jimmys - revisits his blues roots at this special Friday event! Weber's sensibility is drawn to the wicked sting of early Johnny "Guitar" Watson… Read More »Perry Weber & the DeVilles

It's Mother's Day Weekend - so who would be more appropriate than YOUR MOM? YOUR MOM is attractive. YOUR MOM is talented. YOUR MOM is always down to party! Phil… Read More »Your Mom

The Buttermilk 3 is a musical duo - Tim Christian and Fred Langheim - that derive their name from performing contemporary, acoustic interpretations of classic songs from the 70’s, 80’s… Read More »Buttermilk 3

From Colorado, this folksy/bluesy/old time duo - comprised of Nicholas Fennel and Eric Thompson - is captivating at many levels. The directness and wordsmithing of their edgy lyrics and textured… Read More »the HuCKLE BEARErS

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

A special night of groove funk, rock, and more is stopping into the Red Rooster on May 17th! For the past eight years, Michigan's Joe Hertler & the Rainbow Seekers… Read More »Joe Hertler & the Rainbow Seekers w/ Sunshine Allison

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

A SPECIAL CANADIAN TOURING ACT COMES TO THE RED ROOSTER!! The Wilderness is the lifelong dream of six rock n' roll devotees based in Kingston, ON. Together, they bring the piss… Read More »The Wilderness

Instrumental Organ and Guitar Combo from Madison, WI. Cool retro songs with an extensive repertoire of Surf, Lounge, 60's Psychedelic, British Invasion, Spaghetti Western, even some 80's breakdance movie music.

With his cigar box guitars, some drums, and a harp, Too Sick Charlie picks out hip-grinding licks and lays down some solid beats influenced by the blues of North Mississippi Hill Country.

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!

The Distractors playlist reads like a comprehensive album collection from the late ’60s to the early 2000s – you’re bound to hear songs you recognize (and songs you enjoy)!  

Known as The Blues Kitten, Ivy Ford will serve up an experience of music to soothe your soul & fill your heart... As a multi-instrumentalist including electric guitar, she performs song selections from not just the blues genres but RnB and soul. Ivy Ford, is one of the leading "youngbloods" of blues and brings a… Read More »Ivy Ford

Introducing Mood Medication, your prescription for high-energy alternative pop punk tunes. Drawing inspiration from the iconic sounds of bands like blink-182, green day, all time low, etc, this young trio delivers a contagious blend of nostalgia and modern flair. Their repertoire spans energetic covers from the 2000s alongside their own originals, each infused with their… Read More »Mood Medication

Cedar County Cobras arrive with a collection of instruments to play boot-stompin' music that has been described as contagious, acoustic rockabilly, dancing bluegrass, or brand new old-time country with the gritty sound of soulful blues.

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!