Events

The Red Rooster hosts a Blues Jam nearly every Thursday! Musician sign-ups begin at 6 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 7 and jammers are invited up soon afterward. Professional and semi-pro players are encouraged.… Read More »Tate’s Blues Jam

The Funkee JBeez is a music ensemble based out of Madison Wisconsin that is led by award winning drummer Joey B. Banks. The band performs Jazz, Funk, Soul, Pop and R&B music from the 70's to the present. Funky, groovulous music. Don't forget your dancing shoes for this high-energy night of live music!

The Red Rooster presents the 3rd Annual ScorpioFest featuring Skintones! With appearances by Kill Jr., Peacemaker, Rogue Rat, Plant, YLAB, and Halfway Human. Come celebrate Trevor's 55th birthday as well as all Scorpio birthdays! We are an EOZ (equal opportunity zodiac) event! ALL Zodiac signs are invited if you can handle this magnificent amount of ROCK AND… Read More »ScorpioFest 2024

Essensual Beatz performs original R&B, funk, and blues compositions that blend expressive vocals, jazz chords, dance-inducing groove beats with a pinch of hip-hop, literary lyrics, soaring melodies, guitar groove, and mellifluous, funk bass lines. At the same time, covers of selective classic tunes are reinterpreted as arrangements that flirt with soul, blues, fusion, rock, and… Read More »Essensual Beatz

Through The Kitchen Hole is a rock band based out of Eau Claire, WI. Currently comprised of five members, the band formed in early 2018 as a cover band, but has since begun adding their own original music to their repertoire. After releasing an original track alongside covers of four of their favorite songs in… Read More »Through The Kitchen Hole, Sabotage

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!

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

The Shruggers are a psychedelic rock band from Madison, WI, playing mostly original music and known for their captivating space jams and high-energy performances. They blend creative rhythms and catchy riffs that keep audiences moving. Each show offers a unique experience, inviting fans to dive into their dynamic soundscapes and enjoy the magic of live… Read More »The Shruggers, The Broken Boards

Norman's Point is a dynamic group of young musicians from the Madison area, who play an exciting mix of Grateful Dead and other jam band covers. They bring a passionate and spontaneous energy to their performances while also maintaining the authenticity of the music. We are happy to welcome them for their first performance at… Read More »Norman’s Point

Known for having everyone in the crowd on their feet, The Jimmys are an award winning, high energy, 7-piece funky blues band with touring experience throughout the US, the Caribbean and Europe. The band is led by seasoned keyboard and Hammond B-3 player Jimmy Voegeli. He is joined by Perry Weber on guitar and vocals,… Read More »The Jimmys

Ghostland Radio is bringing their album release show to the Red Rooster on Friday, November 29th with support from the Cedar County Cobras. Expect an evening of captivating rock and blues inspired music from these talented mid-west bands. Ghostland Radio brings rag-tag, nomad rock to life as a homegrown, Winona band tuning into the unseen… Read More »Ghostland Radio, Cedar County Cobras

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. The dance floor will be rockin' all night so make your plans to join us at the Red Rooster!   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCEMvVJ_5ng

Formerly known as Devil's Fen, this reimagined powerhouse trio is back and ready to bring their signature sound to the stage once more. With a rich history of regional touring, Mark (Drums), Trent (Guitar/Bass), and Parker (Guitar/Bass) have reunited to deliver a high-energy blend of original music and timeless covers. Drawing inspiration from iconic artists… Read More »Disheveled Hen

Live band karaoke returns to the Red Rooster on Tuesday, December 3rd. Madison's '80's music veterans, the eMpTy Vees, will provide the backing - just pick your song from their list - and live out your best fantasies! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umldTWq6Whg

The distinctive brand of Americana performed by Don't Spook The Horse grows from twisting ancient folk songs and newer deep-cut covers and blending them with carefully crafted originals, all with plenty of space for improvisation. Simple is beautiful. Each voice contributes equally to the band’s wooden mélange. Singer/guitarist David Heuring (The Resistance, The North Westerns) and… Read More »Don’t Spook The Horse

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!

Hailing from the vibrant music scene of Madison, Wisconsin, Jazz Hams is a funky quintet that infuses the essence of groove music with original compositions intended to get audiences moving. Formed in 2020, the band is a dynamic blend of seasoned musicians who share a passion for crafting infectious rhythms and soulful melodies. Their performances… Read More »Jazz Hams, Nuggernaut

The Red Rooster is honored to welcome the return of  Grammy Nominated John Primer to our stage. The recent recipient of the 2023 Living Blues Critics’ Poll Award for Blues Artist of the Year, John Primer regularly plays to a full house here in Madison. John Primer has undisputedly helped build the sound and style… Read More »John Primer & The Real Deal Blues Band