Events

Joined together by a love of early swingin’ rock and roll, the Hungry Williams play music that puts a smile on your face and a spring in your step. Legendary Midwest drummer and leader John Carr has assembled a group of like-minded R&B gurus who deliver the goods. Lead singer Kelli Gonzalez belts it out… Read More »LATE SHOW: The Hungry Williams

The SoundBillies are a Madison based music group that primarily plays contemporary bluegrass/ roots music with many tunes from the blues genre. We are very excited to welcome them to the Red Rooster for a FREE SHOW on Sunday, January 19th from 3-5p.

PLUGG is an electrifying power trio, performing high-energy hit songs that span the decades from the ‘60’s thru the 2000’s. Come join this super fun band as they rock the Red Rooster on Tuesday, January 21st! PLUGG -> https://plugg.bandzoogle.com/

A contemporary neo-soul and jazz fusion quartet based in Madison, WI, Toyger (fka Bad Mustard) has performed at Jazz at 5, Bur Oak, Come Back In, Bos Meadery, Leopold's Books Bar Caffè, Working Draft Beer Company, Make Music Madison, and numerous weddings, private parties, and events. Toyger -> https://www.facebook.com/ToygerJazz

The Red Rooster hosts a Blues Jam nearly every Thursday! This week’s show will be hosted by Dan Walkner Band. Musician sign-ups begin at 6 and continue all night. The house band starts at 7 and jammers are invited up soon afterward. All playing levels are welcome! Dan Walkner has been fronting bands in Madison… Read More »Blues Jam w/ Dan Walkner Band

Rocking audiences with a celebration of life's joys and trials, the Lower 5th shares their unique blend of Americana, which they simply call "Midwestern Soul". Their music drifts from charged renditions of timeless classics to soulful originals that keep happy crowds singing and dancing into the night. Honored as "Best Alt/Indie Band" in the Best… Read More »The Lower 5th, Corey Mathew Hart

The Low Czars are a smartly crafted cover band that plays hits songs and deep cuts and delivers them all with affection and honest, nerdy musicianship. Born out of a wedding gig 17 years ago, the band has expanded into a collective of players who can play any style of music ranging from heavy rock… Read More »The Low Czars

Since its inception in 2019, Candy Cigarette has been bringing a unique blend of blues and straight-up rock n' roll to audiences across their home state of Wisconsin and beyond - playing shows at the the Genesse Theatre, Turner Hall Ballroom, the High Noon Saloon, Blues from the Top Music Festival, Summerfest, The Miramar Theatre… Read More »Candy Cigarette

Stefan Hillesheim is a German Native who moved to Los Angeles, California at age 27 to attend Musicians Institute (GIT) in Hollywood. Soon after his arrival, Stefan began to play gospel churches and live music venues around the country. In 2022 Stefan relocated to Chicago in pursuit of his love of the blues. Stefan is… Read More »Tuesday-Bluesday feat. Stefan Hillesheim Blues

The Red Rooster Open Mic returns on Wednesday, January 29th at 7:00p with host Jack Tomlinson. Bring your talent to the stage and meet other like-minded artists! This can be music, comedy, poetry, you name it, as long as it makes sense on a club stage. Slots will be in 10 to 15-minute increments and… Read More »Open Mic hosted by Jack Tomlinson

The Red Rooster hosts a Blues Jam nearly every Thursday! This week’s show will be hosted by Out Of The Blues Band featuring a cast of veteran, Madison-area musicians. Musician sign-ups begin at 6 and continue all night. The house band starts at 7 and jammers are invited up soon afterward. All playing levels are… Read More »Blues Jam w/ Out Of The Blues Band

Comparisons with the Pretenders aptly position Bing Bong as heavily influenced by the power pop of the early MTV years. However, the group's individuality and creativity shines in lyrics, instrumentation, and even video production - as witnessed in this stop motion "Jurassic Lego" accompaniment to their song "Bouncing Ball." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gG9NdAyocUw&t=169s

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

"There's nobody like Bryan Bielanski!" Acoustic rock & roll singer-songwriter Bryan Bielanski leaves a trail of high energy shows, catchy songs and smiling audiences all over the world with his… Read More »Bryan Bielanski, Eric Hagen

Madison, Wisconsin based funk band, RARE ELEMENT has developed a strong reputation for its high-intensity, live shows.  The band's highly talented 7-piece roster, including 3-piece horn section, bring massive energy to the… Read More »Rare Element

MATTHEW SKOLLER has been blowing his harmonica on the Chicago Blues scene since the mid 1980’s. Skoller made Chicago his home in 1987. Since then he has established  himself as… Read More »Matthew Skoller & Chicago Wind

So you wanna be a rock and roll star? Head on down to the Red Rooster for Live Band Karaoke and front a live band on stage at one of… Read More »Live Band Karaoke w/ Fringe Field

Ivy Ford returns to the Red Rooster on Friday, February 14th for a night of energetic blues, R&B, and soul music. Known as The Blues Kitten, Ivy Ford will serve… Read More »Ivy Ford

For The Steepwater Band, the music life is a calling and not some stupid costume one puts on to shake loose gold, fame, and groupies. In a land of caricatures,… Read More »The Steepwater Band