Events

Fresh off summer festival appearances that included a powerful set at La Fete de Marquette, Loving Cup matches – if not improves upon – the energy and arrangements of classic-era Rolling Stones songs (including many of the deep album tracks). Joining them on the bill are the Apologists, long-time purveyors of roots-influenced rock who came… Read More »Loving Cup with The Apologists

Convoluted name aside, The Rev and his ensemble have consistently been in the top tier of Midwest blues acts for decades. With personal song lyrics and an easily danceable beat, the group is a fixture at clubs and festivals. With impeccable and fluid solos and backing instrumentation, venerable Madison harmonica virtuoso Westside Andy Linderman further… Read More »Reverend Raven & the Chain Smokin’ Altar Boys feat. Westside Andy

Spider Creek is an arts & music collective based out of Milwaukee, Wisconsin full of an eclectic group of artists ranging from musicians and producers to visual artists. Sonically, the group enjoys the term “Genre Fluid” to describe their sound. On any given night you may hear rock, blues, hip hop, R&B as well as… Read More »Spider Creek Music Collective

One of the favorites of Red Rooster fans and staff, Matthew James and the Ramble play contemporary country music without Nashville pretentiousness or predictability. Based in southern Wisconsin, their live sets take the audience on a ramble through the greats of country music, from classics (Travis Tritt, Alan Jackson) to current stars (Luke Combs, Jason… Read More »Matthew James & the Ramble

Trivia returns to the Red Rooster on September 21, with Tricia and her skillfully crafted array of stumpers! Bring your own team, or create one with others that evening at the Rooster! Here's this week's FREE ANSWER! Frederick "Toots" Hibbert, frontman of Toots and the Maytals, the pioneering ska and rocksteady group, says that he… Read More »Trivia Night with Tricia!

The Red Rooster hosts a Blues Jam nearly every Thursday! This week's special show will have a jazzier feel, hosted by special guests the Bill Roberts Combo. 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 an appropriately named band (as scions of other musicians), Green County's Family Business has garnered recognition both locally and beyond. Their sound draws from the blues music heritage of their lineage, filtered through '70's rock's on-stage theater and technique. In addition to securing opening slots for Rival Sons, Blues Traveler, J Roddy Walston and… Read More »Family Business

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… 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… Read More »Blues Jam with Tate

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… 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.… Read More »Star 67

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… 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… Read More »Mad City Radiators

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… Read More »Trivia Night with Tricia

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… Read More »Thursday Blues Jam – The Usual Suspects

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… Read More »Ivy Ford