Events

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 Stokes and Jimi Schutte (the latter of whom joined him for a residency in Paris, France). Skoller credits Sonny Boy Williamson II and Junior Wells… 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 amassed some impressive accolades. In addition to the numerous songwriting recognitions, Kille grabbed one of her 25 Madison Area Music Association (MAMA) Awards when she… 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 Shields' original songs, which are as much inspired by his rural homestead near Viroqua as by Reverend Gary Davis, Son House, Big Joe Williams, and… 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! Join your friends for a sing-along - or belt out your own personal anthem!

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 band plays rock music with folk influences and features Greg Thornburg on guitar. With rich and layered harmonies, they have been compared across a vast… 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 house band starts at 8 and jammers are invited up soon afterward. All playing levels are welcome!

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 costs. Join the Madison music community as it comes together in support of veteran musician Bob Corbit and his family. This listing will be updated… Read More »Bob Corbit Benefit

The band name may reference how to "be unknown" when making a telephone call, but this Madison-area five-piece is far from unknown to fans of '90's and '00's rock music. Their theatric stage presence is made more vivid by what could be the best vintage T-Shirt collection of any band in the Midwest.

Enjoy a Sunday of new music from young regional bands, featuring La Crosse's Charlieboy, with Big Delicious from Minneapolis! The ensemble of Charlieboy performs a lushly minimal take on sunshine pop, with accents of psychedelia. Earlier in 2023, they were one of the featured bands at Madison's Atwood Fest. Following up on their full-length release,… Read More »Charlieboy with Big Delicious

Here's a nice mid-week show to boost your energy! The Mad City Radiators are a potent, family-friendly cover band that plays classic rock from the '60s to the '90s. They've been featured at several outdoor events this summer in communities throughout the region.

Trivia Time strikes at the Red Rooster on October 5th with Tricia and her skillfully crafted array of stumpers! Bring your own team, or create one with others that evening at the Rooster! The Blues Jam immediately follows Trivia.

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 house band starts at 8 and jammers are invited up soon afterward. All playing levels are welcome!

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 stages. Recently, she was a featured performer at the Marquette (Michigan) Blues Festival, and in a special City of Chicago event next to the former… Read More »Ivy Ford

Do you want to rock and roll all night? And party every day? Then you'll want to join the chorus for that and all your other favorite '80's and '90's sing-along rock anthems as the Foo Foo Dolls return to the Rooster!

SPECIAL LATE ADDITION -- ADVANCE TICKETS AVAILABLE! https://www.clover.com/online-ordering/red-rooster-madison Several months ago when YATES MCKENDREE and his band (including his talented father Kevin on keys) played the Red Rooster, we were absolutely gobsmacked by the echoes of the talented guitarists from the past two generations he referenced in his instrumentation. Hollywood Fats. Rick Holmstrom. Nick Curran.… Read More »Yates McKendree Band

Special early show - 7 PM! Karaoke at the Red Rooster resumes this fall, as Tricia brings her 50,000-song library of material - covering all genres and eras of music! Join your friends for a sing-along - or belt out your own personal anthem!

Red Rooster presents a night of new Americana music with two new bands packed to the brim with Madison music veterans - The Also-Rans and Dogtown Hollow. The Also-Rans debuted at Red Rooster in January 2023. Four veterans of the music scene bring all their talents and experience to bear, creating a sound that encompasses… Read More »The Also-Rans with Dogtown Hollow

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 house band starts at 8 and jammers are invited up soon afterward. All playing levels are welcome!

It's an evening of floetry and rhyme, spoken word and beats as TheRealTaco and Kid Vibe (Boom Records/Down 2 Hearse) join forces to bring the region's young voices together for an evening at the Red Rooster. The lineup will include: TheRealTaco Big Savo Thamidcitykid Chas Obscure Dustin Warbear TG And more TBA!

One of the favorites with the Red Rooster blues community, Brandon Santini continues to develop into one of the contemporary stalwarts of blues harmonica. His easy-going stage presence, fluid lyrics, and audience interaction complement a fervent intensity in his instrumental phrasing and technique - often compared to James Cotton or Paul Butterfield. Joining Santini is… Read More »Brandon Santini