Events

With roots in the church and a solid foundation of musical education, Joyann Parker found her authentic voice later in life and created her own blend of roots music that… Read More »Joyann Parker

Get ready for a night of unfiltered hilarity and magical mayhem at the Red Rooster! Join us for “Monday Night Raw,” a no-holds-barred open mic comedy show hosted by the… Read More »Comedy Open Mic hosted by Sammy Dice Jr.

Combo Noir was founded in 2018 by genre-hopping vocalist Anna Purnell (Yid Vicious, Forward! Marching Band, Intemperance Collective, Dixie Sizzlers, etc.) and New Orleans transplant, pianist Adam St. Reiff. Drawing… Read More »Combo Noir

The Red Rooster hosts a Blues Jam nearly every Thursday! Musician sign-ups begin at 6 and continue all night. This week’s host is Madison blues legend James Earl Tate, host… Read More »Tate’s Blues Jam

Get ready for a night of soulful, psychedelic tunes as Mission takes the stage, paying tribute to the legendary Jerry Garcia Band. From deep grooves to soaring solos, Mission captures… Read More »Mission – A Tribute To The Jerry Garcia Band

Formed in 1980, The EFFIGIES helped define the early Chicago punk sound and scene. They released a string of acclaimed EPs and LPs before disbanding in the late 80s.  Resurfacing… Read More »The Effigies, Whippets

A little bit of Rock, a little bit of Roll, a little bit of Blues and a whole lot of Soul. Help us welcome the OMEGA Project to the Red… Read More »The OMEGA Project

Get ready for a night of unfiltered hilarity and magical mayhem at the Red Rooster! Join us for “Monday Night Raw,” a no-holds-barred open mic comedy show hosted by the… Read More »Comedy Open Mic hosted by Sammy Dice Jr.

Ivy Ford returns to the Red Rooster on Tuesday, April 29th for a night of energetic blues, R&B, and soul music. Known as The Blues Kitten, Ivy Ford will serve… Read More »Ivy Ford

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 6 and continue all night. The… Read More »Blues Jam w/ The Usual Suspects

The Red Rooster welcomes back one of Madison's most accomplished musical units, the Bill Roberts Combo, for a FREE, Friday happy-hour show! Shaped by jazz/blues stylings in the tradition of… Read More »FREE Happy Hour Jazz with The Bill Roberts Combo

Brother Jefferson is fronted by singer, composer & entertainer Jeff Chapman, who has been performing live since the mid-1970’s. Including being involved in the tradition that is the St. Louis… Read More »Brother Jefferson Band

The Solution appears at Red Rooster for the very first time! The Solution combines your favorite rock radio hits, along with new original music, to create a unique, high-energy rock… Read More »The Solution

Mo' Onions is a powerhouse tribute band dedicated to the timeless soul and instrumental brilliance of Booker T. & the MGs. With a rich mix of deep grooves, funky rhythms,… Read More »Mo’ Onions

Brooklyn NY based singer/songwriter and Madison native Mark Hervey returns to celebrate the release of his 2nd full length solo album SHINE with former bandmates Tom Hanson and Tim Lang… Read More »Mark Hervey Album Release Show

Nick Dittmeier & the Sawdusters understand that to stay relevant, country and Americana—like any long-running musical genres—must be unceremoniously leveled from time to time. Blasted by a cold steel wrecking… Read More »Nick Dittmeier & The Sawdusters

Psychoswank is a rock band, playing Graham Cody's bluesy rock originals and deep cut covers, supporting their 2024 album, Superman. Featuring Dave Adler on Hammond organ, Graham on guitar and… Read More »Psychoswank

The Red Rooster hosts a Blues Jam nearly every Thursday! Musician sign-ups begin at 6 and continue all night. This week’s host is Madison blues legend James Earl Tate, host… Read More »Tate’s Blues Jam

The Madtown Mannish Boys are a Madison-based blues band who are steeped in Chicago-style blues, including artists like Muddy Waters, Junior Wells, Otis Spann, Paul Butterfield, and Little Walter. They… Read More »Madtown Mannish Boys

With a powerhouse of combined vocal, instrumental, and songwriting talent, the Blue Olives remain one of Madison’s busiest acts in the soul and funk groove. The dance floor will be… Read More »The Blue Olives