Events

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

New artist alert! Amanee Avery came to us identifying as "The Sax Chick." There's no question of her prowess on the sax - but she's so much more - a vibrant vocalist, instrumentalist, and composer who fluidly moves through contemporary R&B, contemporary blues, and hip hop. A performer since age 12, Avery has performed on… Read More »Amanee Avery Band

Twin Cities based singer-songwriter Amanda B. Perry brings her songbook of original music to the Red Rooster in Madison, WI on Tuesday, October 17th, starting at 7:00 pm. Perry's rich, velveteen vocals soar through contemporary pop originals, full of emotion and dynamics. There's a clear theatric element that flows over the starkness of her piano… Read More »Amanda B. Perry

Whatever genre you're drawn to, you know when you come across a good songwriter. Corey Layne is one of those presences. A third-generation musician from eastern Tennessee, Layne's bedrock is contemporary country without the cloying commercialism of Nashville hit factories. He ranges from introspective, soulful ballads to hard-driving outlaw rockers, keeping a tight rapport with… Read More »Corey Layne (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 Andy Smith. 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!

If you're a fan of passionate guitar performance, look no further than the Red Rooster on Friday, October 20th for Eau Claire's Stefan Geisinger. In just a brief time, he has become one of the leading blues-rock guitarists in Western Wisconsin, matching powerful vocals with raw, dynamic instrumentation. He was featured at this year's Big… Read More »Stefan Geisinger Band

The Red Rooster is closed to the public on Saturday, October 21 - but consider us for your future events!

I am delighted to make the following statement: ELVIS IS COMING TO THE RED ROOSTER! And that's not hyperbole! Denver's Eddie Clendening has been a fixture in rockabilly circles since his teen years; around 2008, when the production "Million Dollar Quartet" (based on a historic night at Sun Records studios in 1956) made Broadway, Clendening… Read More »Eddie Clendening & the Blue Ribbon Boys with Grey DeLisle

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!