Events

Ivy Ford returns to the Red Rooster on Tuesday, July 23rd for a night of energetic blues, R&B, and soul music. Known as The Blues Kitten, Ivy Ford will serve… Read More »Ivy Ford

The Buttermilk 3 is a musical duo (don’t let the name fool you) that love performing contemporary, acoustic interpretations of classic songs from the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s. Audiences love… Read More »The Buttermilk 3

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

While the guitar was his first instrument, Greg Thornburg has spent most of his adult life as a drummer and percussionist. Those earliest influences never left him, however, and with… Read More »Greg Thornburg – FREE SHOW!

Raised in Pendleton, Indiana, Alex Williams grew up assuming he’d follow his father into criminal justice – but was laying down the law onstage by high school. It was  actually… Read More »Alex Williams, Tylor and The Train Robbers

We've got a triple-play coming at you for our Sunday matinee show on July 28th starting with Madison's own thrash metal heroes, Egodeath, getting the show off the ground. Up… Read More »Ill Omen, Ex Cathedra, Egodeath

The Red Rooster Open Mic returns on Tuesday, July 30 at 7:00p with host Jack Tomlinson. We've had many inquiries about this so we figured let's give it a shot… Read More »Red Rooster Open Mic hosted by Jack Tomlinson

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

A classic 3-band rock bill!! And these 3 local bands make this a special one! Three bands that all share one thing in common. Can you guess? If you know,… Read More »Mother Material, The Also-Rans, After August

Tall Paul & The Naughty Cats packed the house on a Sunday in June, so we're bringing 'em back on Saturday, August 3rd for another evening of rockin' blues at… Read More »Tall Paul & The Naughty Cats

Ted Hefko stirs up an intoxicating brew of the profound and the profane, of virtue and vice and most importantly the volatile in-between. Ted’s songs explore hope and hustlers, saints… Read More »Ted Hefko

Codependent Comedy returns to Red Rooster for Madison Comedy Week! Hosts Rebecca Wilson and Andrew Wegleitner of Denver will showcase a wide variety of comedians from all over the country!… Read More »Codependent Comedy

Elly Kace’s music is anchored by her unshakable openness: her willingness to experience new things, embrace new perspectives, and adapt to difficult circumstances. An acclaimed and internationally renowned opera singer,… Read More »Elly Kace, M Shays

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!

Another exciting evening of live music at the Red Rooster presented by Nostalgic Vibes featuring the Underground All Stars, Kidx, and more!

Our own Tim Payne will be hosting karaoke, Red Rooster style, Saturday, August 10th at 8p. Come join us for great food and tasty drink specials and take the stage to sing your favorite songs!

The Red Rooster is excited to welcome Stultus on Sunday, August 11 at 3 pm to experience the release of their new CD- Little MissBehave. Get there early for great food and drinks and the best in blues. Stultus has been binging the blues to you since 1968. Come witness our cult-like following. Rick Ocain-… Read More »Stultus Blues Band

The Night Painters are an indie rock band based in Madison, Wisconsin. Known for their catchy hooks and introspective lyrics, the band seeks to ask the tough questions that echo in the minds of their audience. This is on full display with their newest album Fence of Perfect Lines, set to release later this year. Catch them… Read More »The Night Painters