Events

Some say you have to be born with the blues to play the blues. That was the case when Milwaukee native Jon Neuberger was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome at an early age. Known as the mild form of the autism spectrum. However, that didn't stop Jon from picking up the guitar at the age of… Read More »Jonny T-Bird & The MPs

Come see what happens when Brooklyn, NY meets Lincoln, NE as troubadours Rick Fink and Mike Semrad meet in the mid-west for the Kindred Spirits Tour at the Red Rooster on Wednesday, October 2nd! Show is at 7p, $10 cover at the door. Mike Semrad, Sower Records artist, is a songwriter from Lincoln, Nebraska, who… Read More »Kindred Spirits Tour feat. Rick Fink and Mike Semrad

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!

Madison, Wisconsin based funk band, RARE ELEMENT has developed a strong reputation for its high-intensity, live shows.  The band's highly talented 7-piece roster, including 3-piece horn section, bring massive energy to the stage at each performance.  The band is influenced by classic funk artists such as Fred Wesley, The Meters, Clyde Stubblefield, and Herbie Hancock.  See for… Read More »Rare Element

The Cash Box Kings are bona fide blues royalty. Co-led by real-deal Chicago blues vocalist and songwriter Oscar Wilson and Madison, Wisconsin-based songwriter, harmonica giant and singer Joe Nosek, the band plays masterfully raw and unvarnished houserocking blues. Wilson’s huge, gritty vocals and Nosek’s powerhouse harmonica fuel their razor-sharp original songs. With their top shelf… Read More »Cash Box Kings

No show today so we can all gather and cheer on the Packers as they head to LA to take on the Rams. We'll pull the big screen down and watch the game in true Red Rooster fashion. Gametime is 3:25p so join us for lunch, appetizers, drinks specials, and a whole of Green &… Read More »Packers Gameday Party

The Red Rooster Open Mic returns on Tuesday, October 8th at 7:00p with host Jack Tomlinson. Bring your talent to the stage and meet other like-minded artists! This can be music, comedy, poetry, you name it, as long as it makes sense on a club stage. Slots will be in 10 to 15-minute increments and… Read More »Open Mic hosted by Jack Tomlinson

Too Sick Charlie and his genuine one man band have gained a reputation of playing uncompromising, no-nonsense  roots music, deeply influenced by the blues of the north Mississippi Hill country. With his 3 string cigar box guitar he picks out hip-shakin’ licks and lays down some solid beats with his drum kit. And throw in some… Read More »Too Sick Charlie

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!

Robert Allen Jr. delivers a good time blues show played with tons of soul. The members of his band are true professionals. Without stopping between tunes, they seamlessly lay down one groove after another, and you can’t help but appreciate the passion they pump into every note. Robert's presence takes over the stage and he… Read More »Robert Allen Jr.

Automatic Lover is what happens when a singer from Sonora, Mexico gets in a room with a drummer from the banks of Lake Superior. When keyboards steeped in jazz and salsa meet guitars raised on 80s hardcore and afrobeat. When the bass slaps back at its early metal roots with a whole horn section of… Read More »Automatic Lover, Play Machine

Maestranza plays a mix of covers and originals from a variety of genres rooted in modern jazz and funk. Led by guitarist Nathan Relles, the band features some of the finest and most creative talents in Madison. Come see this exciting Madison band on the Red Rooster stage on Sunday, October 13. Nathan Relles-Guitar Aaron… Read More »Maestranza

So you wanna be a rock and roll star? Head on down to the Red Rooster for Live Band Karaoke and front a live band on stage at one of Madison's premier music venues! It's gonna be a 90's/00's grunge and alt-rock kind of a night, so be ready to give us your best Eddie… Read More »Live Band Karaoke with Fringe Field

Fully formed in 2018, Moon Goons have spent countless hours oozing their psych-prog weirdness around the midwest and beyond. Known for their use of thick synths, a high energy rhythm section, and titanic guitar passages, the Goons make sounds suited for space weirdos and worms. Following the release of the critically acclaimed second LP “A… Read More »Moon Goons, Candy Cigarette

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 6 and continue all night. The house band starts at 7 and jammers are invited up soon afterward. All playing levels are welcome!

Kyle Megna & the Monsoons is an original Wisconsin band with an ever-growing following locally and beyond. The band has shared the stage with acts such as Toto, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Rusted Root, Jack Russell's Great White, and Here Come The Mummies. Regularly touring the Mid-West and South-East, the Monsoons are a tight-knit group… Read More »Kyle Megna & The Monsoons

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 of performance styles, you're bound to hear something that'll have you up and dancing!

For over a decade, Kurt Allen has been fusing gritty old school blues, vintage soul, swampy bayou funk, and more into a relentless blues-rock machine. His songwriting reflects  craftsmanship honed by years of commitment, and his albums take the listener on an unforgettable ride to almost every corner of the blues universe. His latest release,… Read More »Kurt Allen Band

The Low Czars are a smartly crafted cover band that plays hits songs and deep cuts and delivers them all with affection and honest, nerdy musicianship. Born out of a wedding gig 17 years ago, the band has expanded into a collective of players who can play any style of music ranging from heavy rock… Read More »The Low Czars

Amanda B. Perry is a Minneapolis based Singer-songwriter and pianist, with a passion for powerful love songs and the perfect dirty martini. With a vocal sound that hints at Cher and a style inspired by artists David Gray and Adele. Born and raised south of the Twin Cities Amanda has had a true passion for… Read More »Amanda B. Perry