Events

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!

The Red Rooster hosts a Blues Jam nearly every Thursday! This week's special show will have a jazzier feel, hosted by special guests the Bill Roberts Combo. Musician sign-ups begin… Read More »Blues Jam with the Bill Roberts Combo

With an appropriately named band (as scions of other musicians), Green County's Family Business has garnered recognition both locally and beyond. Their sound draws from the blues music heritage of… Read More »Family Business

With over 40 years of experience, Matthew Skoller is one of the unquestioned leaders of blues harmonica. He spent several formative years in Milwaukee, shaped by venerable artists such as… Read More »Matthew Skoller and Chicago Wind

The four members of the Beth Kille Band – Michael Mood (bass, backing vocals), Tony Kille (drums), Michael Tully (guitar, backing vocals) and Kille herself (guitar, mandolin, vocals) – have… Read More »Beth Kille Band

Through nimble fingerwork and warm, flowing vocals, the country blues of the pre-WWII era literally resonates from Lou Shields. His vintage steel resonator guitar and banjo serve as platforms for… Read More »Lou Shields

It's back! Karaoke at the Red Rooster resumes on September 26 at 9:30 pm, as Tricia brings her 50,000-song library of material - covering all genres and eras of music!… Read More »Karaoke with Tricia!

After August is made up of former members of The Getaway Drivers, an award-winning Madison band who performed and recorded their special brand of original music for 15 years. The… Read More »After August

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

Update 9/27: Bob Corbit died on September 24, age 77. This benefit will be to raise money to use as the family sees fit, including end-of-life care costs and funeral… Read More »Bob Corbit Benefit