Events

Lola Blu brings an alternative style into country music. She comes from a musical family in Rockford, Illinois; her first single, “Better Believe,” was written by her and her father. Her songwriting favors independent voices with strong, compelling stories.  

Join the ever-witty Bianca Lynn Breeze - Madison’s premier drag queen bingo hostess and Miss Gay Wisconsin US of A for 2023!! - as she returns to the Red Rooster for an evening of Drag Bingo! Feel free to bring your own dauber or you can purchase one from Miss Bianca. A portion of the… Read More »Drag Bingo with Bianca Lynn Breeze!

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 players are encouraged!

Chicago's wht.rbbt.obj (pronounced as "white rabbit object) is a cascade of sultry grunge noir rock, fronted by wife/husband duo River and Frank Rabbitte. Traveling in pursuit of this white rabbit is not a young girl's fairy tale, however. They've been featured across the Chicago area at clubs and festivals, and even on WGN TV. One of… Read More »wht.rbbt.obj (White Rabbit Object) with Magic Conch

With powerhouse lead and backing vocals - and an instrumental punch that more than fills a venue - local favorites Lynda & the ZEROs are at the forefront of top area dance bands. Their upbeat repertoire covers classic Motown and funky soul to contemporary R&B and rock, bringing out the tail-shakin' in everyone. If you… Read More »Lynda & the ZEROs

Advance tickets available - $10 - at https://www.clover.com/online-ordering/red-rooster-madison A couple of decades ago, Erin Coburn would have rightfully been identified as a "buzz" artist in the SXSW lineup. She has all the talent and determination of someone destined for much, much bigger stages. Recently featured in Guitar World, this 22-year-old flamethrower from the Cincinnati area… Read More »Erin Coburn

Join the Red Rooster's music maven, Tricia, for a wild evening of Halloween-themed karaoke - plus a costume contest with prizes!

We seem to have a burst of talented musicians from Canada passing through the Red Rooster - add multi-instrumentalist/vocalist Miss Emily to that list! A performer for more than two decades, her career finally saw recognition in 2020 with a trio of Maple Blues Awards: Female Vocalist, New Artist, and Sapphire Blues Video of the… Read More »Miss Emily (solo)

Catch Trivia Night every other Thursday, 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!

Six-Thirty Sharp represents the best of local community spirit and talent. They're McFarland's musical team - including teachers, administrators, and residents - sharing joy playing danceable soul, R&B, and funk hits of yesterday and today, powered by a healthy blast of horns. There won't be many wallflowers left at the end of the night!

Advance Tickets available!  https://www.clover.com/online-ordering/red-rooster-madison   One of the favorites at Berwyn's FitzGerald's Nightclub, The Steepwater Band embodies the melange of Americana, rock, singer-songwriters, and blues of that venerable venue. TSB was one of the highlights of last summer's festival lineup in McPike Park, and following their Red Rooster performance, the group will be heading to… Read More »The Steepwater Band

How can you NOT like a band that titles an album "Unconventional Midwestern Country Music?" Keyboardist/songwriter/vocalist Davey Allen toured as part of Eric Burdon's post-Animals band and with the Stone Foxes before forming his country/soul outfit Davey and the Midnights in Los Angeles six years ago. In 2021, the band followed its Americana inspiration to… Read More »Davey and the Midnights

Minnesotan Kaleb Williams shares much of the pop-folk charisma of Wisconsin's Justin Vernon - peppy at times; plaintiff at others, with a resonant tenor that occasionally breaks to falsetto. His songwriting is deeply rooted in the Midwest, embracing place, time, and the closeness of family and love.

Karaoke has been rockin' the Red Rooster this fall, courtesy of Tricia and her 50,000-song library of material – covering all genres and eras of music! There's a new theme every show and November 7, it's Boy Bands! Join your friends for a sing-along – or belt out your own personal anthem!

Rockabilly-plus night at the Red Rooster! The Hi-Fi Comets feature the slap-bass of Gordo Gee, a California transplant who learned from some of the top players in that musically fertile region. They define themselves as "a Hot-Rod trio that's all about Rhythm & Blues, Jump and Swing - If you love bands like Louis Jordan,… Read More »Hi-Fi Comets

Singer/songwriter Mark Croft projects a percussive urgency in much of his material, akin to Willy Porter. He's a 14-time MAMAs Awards winner; other awards include Outstanding Achievement in Songwriting (for "One Mississippi") in the Great American Songwriting Contest; and a Top-10 National Finalist in the 2016 JBL EON "One Take Contest." Isthmus Magazine notes: "He’ll… Read More »Mark Croft Band

To read the glowing accolades for Joyann Parker on her latest album, "Roots," you wonder what took critics so long to discover what Red Rooster (and even Knuckledown Saloon) regulars have known for years - she's an unparalleled creative force, drawing deeply from blues music as an accomplished Americana artist. Her powerful vocals, emphatic guitar… Read More »Joyann Parker Band

Returning to the Red Rooster for year two, the hard-rocking Scorpio Fest stings with band after band! The lineup includes: Droids Attack, Cold Black River, Skintones, Rogue Rat, Y Lab, Electromag, and King Cobra Advance tickets available! Save $5! https://www.clover.com/online-ordering/red-rooster-madison/MVECHGB1XM2GA

New Band Alert! Enjoy a funky and soulful Sunday at the Red Rooster with the Fox Valley's Gin and Sonics! Playing an energetic and eclectic mix of Great American Soul, Americana, and originals, G&S consists of musicians Matt Krempien on guitar, Dennis Krempien on keys, Mike Gephart on bass, Brian Harrah on drums, and Holly… Read More »Gin and Sonics