Events

So you wanna be a rock and roll star? Head on down to the Red Rooster for Live Band Karaoke! Front a live band on stage at one of Madison's… Read More »Live Karaoke by Fringe Field

This is Gary is a four-piece vintage rock and alt country outfit based in Madison, Wisconsin. Taking influences from all over the musical landscape, This is Gary’s natural habitat is… Read More »This Is Gary

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

Alex Wilson’s stinging blues guitar and husky vocals provide the power for his trademark power trio – typically featuring other members of the Wilson family! His album “Tell Me Why”… Read More »Alex Wilson Band

With a mic in hand and a wit that's razor-sharp, Lisa Quam has captured the hearts of audiences with her unique blend of wit, charm, observational humor, fearless storytelling, and… Read More »Quamedy – Lisa Quam and Comedians

Sunday funday with live music from a fresh new band doing a mix of Chicago blues, West Coast Blues with some Latin surprises featuring Tall Paul on harmonica and vocals.

We are excited to announce the beginning of the Red Rooster Open Mic on Tuesday, June 11 with host Dan Plourde. We've had many inquiries about this so we figured… Read More »Red Rooster Open Mic hosted by Dan Plourde

The Dirty Pretty (Jeaniee Dee, guitar; Mike Christenson, drums) is a homocore rock duo. Also described as noise, math, punk rock. A Bear and a Non-Binary on a queer-positive punk… Read More »The Dirty Pretty, Wasabi Neon, Grindge

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

The John Masino Band hails from Madison, Wisconsin and has won innumerable music awards for their distinctive rock sound! The current 4 piece line-up features guitarist/vocalist/songwriter, John Masino, an inimitable… Read More »John Masino Band

Into The Void hosted by TheRealTaco will be a night to party at The Red Rooster.  We hope you’re ready for a night of Hip-Hop and Rap! Come support some… Read More »Into The Void hosted by TheRealTaco and friends

Chicago Blues from the barbecue circuit. Check out Old Black Joe on vocals and guitar, Gravedigger Jones on keys, Stan Gregory on bass and AB on lead. Coming live to… Read More »3rd Rail Sparks Blues Band

Join us as Cathy Couture celebrates the release of her second album "Amazing." Cathy will be backed by Dan Kennedy on bass, Jenna Joanis on drums and Beth Kille on… Read More »Cathy Couture Album Release Party; Dan Kennedy, Jenna Joanis, Beth Kille

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

M Shays: Atmospheric indie-pop based in Madison, WI and formed by singer/songwriter/producer Meggie Shays Gilfillan. Meggie's expansive voice enchants while her spectacular piano skills dazzle. Initially a solo act, M… Read More »M Shays with special guest BingBong

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… Read More »John Primer and The Real Deal Blues Band

Since its inception in 2019, Candy Cigarette has been bringing a unique blend of blues and straight-up rock n' roll to audiences across their home state of Wisconsin and beyond… Read More »Candy Cigarette

MikelParis is the O.A.R. keyboardist, a solo artist, Stomp alumnus, live-streamer and filmmaker who is bringing his unique brand of Rock music to the Red Rooster on Tuesday, June 25th.… Read More »MikelParis of O.A.R. wsg/ Kevin Wypiszynski

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… Read More »Don’t Spook the Horse

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