Events

The Hungry Williams is, pure and simple, a band for dancers. The group, all veteran Milwaukee musicians, raids the raucous R&B of 1950's/60's New Orleans with a set list of… Read More »The Hungry Williams

The history of John Masino is in many ways the history of Madison rock music over the past four decades. Masino's many bands - and sessions - have been heard… Read More »John Masino Band

As one of the top young blues guitarists across North America, Gabe Stillman brings a formidable resume to the stage. In 2022, the Blues Foundation nominated Stillman for the Best… Read More »Gabe Stillman Band

Closed to the public on August 29 - but consider us for your future events!

Hailing from eastern Iowa, Ried has been an established guitarist in James Armstrong's band. In recent years, he's been venturing out with his own unit, guided by the advice and… Read More »Travis Ried Band

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! The… Read More »Blues Jam with Tate

With soulful vocals and instrumentation that builds on a Midwestern sensibility and identity, the Lower 5th  drifts from charged renditions of timeless classics to potent originals. Mascot Theory has stayed… Read More »Lower 5th with Mascot Theory

For more than 40 years, Madison's Honor Among Thieves has graced the region with a propulsive melange of blues, rock, and psychedelia. The poetic and artistic edge of vocalist/guitarist/songwriter Andy… Read More »Honor Among Thieves

With a balanced complement of resonant and soulful vocals, taut guitar instrumentation, and introspective songwriting, Ivy Ford has developed into one of the brightest young performers on the Chicago blues… Read More »Ivy Ford

Time travel back to the 1920's and 1930's with the early jazz and blues stylings and escapades of Milwaukee's Troubadours of Rhythm!

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 »Thursday Blues Jam – Usual Suspects

Fox Valley's TAE & the Neighborly dazzled the Rooster audience on their debut visit, with smoky soulful vocals backed by solid power-pop songwriting and instrumentation. That special mix of talent… Read More »TAE & the Neighborly

One of the top tier Chicago blues performers, veteran southpaw guitarist Tom Holland swung his axe for for decades backing some of the other legends of Chicago blues - including… Read More »Tom Holland & the Shuffle Kings

As a one-man-band, Waukesha’s Kevin Wypiscynski brings a resonant voice and warm guitar instrumentation to his acoustic interpretations of contemporary rock and pop music.

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! The… Read More »Blues Jam with Tate

Fresh off summer festival appearances that included a powerful set at La Fete de Marquette, Loving Cup matches – if not improves upon – the energy and arrangements of classic-era… Read More »Loving Cup with The Apologists

Convoluted name aside, The Rev and his ensemble have consistently been in the top tier of Midwest blues acts for decades. With personal song lyrics and an easily danceable beat,… Read More »Reverend Raven & the Chain Smokin’ Altar Boys feat. Westside Andy

Spider Creek is an arts & music collective based out of Milwaukee, Wisconsin full of an eclectic group of artists ranging from musicians and producers to visual artists. Sonically, the… Read More »Spider Creek Music Collective

One of the favorites of Red Rooster fans and staff, Matthew James and the Ramble play contemporary country music without Nashville pretentiousness or predictability. Based in southern Wisconsin, their live… Read More »Matthew James & the Ramble

Trivia returns to the Red Rooster on September 21, with Tricia and her skillfully crafted array of stumpers! Bring your own team, or create one with others that evening at… Read More »Trivia Night with Tricia!