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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

The Red Rooster hosts a Blues Jam nearly every Thursday! This week’s show will be hosted by Dan Walkner Band. Musician sign-ups begin at 6 and continue all night. The… Read More »Blues Jam with Dan Walkner Band

With roots in the church and a solid foundation of musical education, Joyann Parker found her authentic voice later in life and created her own blend of roots music that… Read More »Joyann Parker

NOTE: THIS SHOW IS NOW SOLD OUT! Altered Five Blues Band is back for another Halloween Bash on Saturday, October 26! Altered Five Blues Band smokes, smolders and burns like… Read More »SOLD OUT!!! Altered Five Blues Band – Halloween Bash!

Join us October 27th for early Halloween Sunday-Funday matinee celebration featuring Oceanographer, Buster Sales, and Sheebie & The Lovemakers. This sitcom-themed show encourages people to dress up for the occasion… Read More »Oceanographer, Sheebie & The Lovemakers

Live band karaoke returns to the Red Rooster on Tuesday, October 29th. Madison's '80's music veterans, the eMpTy Vees, will provide the backing - just pick your song from their… Read More »Live Band Karaoke with The eMpTy Vees

Brother Jefferson is fronted by singer, composer & entertainer Jeff Chapman, who has been performing live since the mid-1970’s. Including being involved in the tradition that is the St. Louis… Read More »Brother Jefferson Band

The Red Rooster hosts a Blues Jam nearly every Thursday and we're excited that Halloween falls on a Thursday this year! Musician sign-ups begin at 6 and continue all night.… Read More »Tate’s Halloween Blues Jam

MATTHEW SKOLLER has been blowing his harmonica on the Chicago Blues scene since the mid 1980’s. Skoller made Chicago his home in 1987. Since then he has established  himself as… Read More »Matthew Skoller & Chicago Wind

Welcome to the Marigold Motel! While staying with us you will take in sweet notes of Midwest Surf Rock and hints of Jangle Pop with influences from 1960s British Psychedelia… Read More »Marigold Motel, Educational Davis

The second of three Packers Gameday Parties at the Red Rooster is Sunday, November 3rd. We'll open at 2:00p for lunch, appetizers, and great drink specials ahead of the 3:25… Read More »Packers Gameday Party