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While the guitar was his first instrument, Greg Thornburg has spent most of his adult life as a drummer and percussionist. Those earliest influences never left him, however, and with the releases of his 2 CDs "Kaleidoscope" and "Hook Echo", he's rededicated himself to his original muse. Greg's affinity for rhythm, bass lines, and distinctive… Read More »Greg Thornburg – FREE SHOW!

Raised in Pendleton, Indiana, Alex Williams grew up assuming he’d follow his father into criminal justice – but was laying down the law onstage by high school. It was  actually his dad who encouraged his early songwriting, Williams says, and fusing hard hitting heavy metal with guitar-driven rock with a deep-beyond-his-years baritone, he was soon gigging… Read More »Alex Williams, Tylor and The Train Robbers

We've got a triple-play coming at you for our Sunday matinee show on July 28th starting with Madison's own thrash metal heroes, Egodeath, getting the show off the ground. Up next, founded in 2019 out of St Louis Missouri, Ex Cathedra crafts ultra-technical thrash metal with a sci-fi twist. Their music features elements of classic… Read More »Ill Omen, Ex Cathedra, Egodeath

The Red Rooster Open Mic returns on Tuesday, July 30 at 7:00p with host Jack Tomlinson. We've had many inquiries about this so we figured let's give it a shot and see what kind of great undiscovered talent there is in Madison. This can be music, comedy, poetry, you name it, as long as it… Read More »Red Rooster Open Mic hosted by Jack Tomlinson

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!

A classic 3-band rock bill!! And these 3 local bands make this a special one! Three bands that all share one thing in common. Can you guess? If you know, you know. And then you will want to be there. 7PM - After August - Each member of this band brings a broad array of… Read More »Mother Material, The Also-Rans, After August

Tall Paul & The Naughty Cats packed the house on a Sunday in June, so we're bringing 'em back on Saturday, August 3rd for another evening of rockin' blues at the Red Rooster! You may have heard Tall Paul Sabel's warm baritone voice and bluesy harmonica licks with the Ryan McGrath Band. You may have… Read More »Tall Paul & The Naughty Cats

Ted Hefko stirs up an intoxicating brew of the profound and the profane, of virtue and vice and most importantly the volatile in-between. Ted’s songs explore hope and hustlers, saints and strays, drifters and the down-and-out. The Thousandaires -- with Hefko on vocals, guitar and tenor sax -- bring these stories to life with the… Read More »Ted Hefko

Codependent Comedy returns to Red Rooster for Madison Comedy Week! Hosts Rebecca Wilson and Andrew Wegleitner of Denver will showcase a wide variety of comedians from all over the country! This show is a hit every year and this year will be no different. Stay tuned for lineup announcements and make sure to get your… Read More »Codependent Comedy

Elly Kace’s music is anchored by her unshakable openness: her willingness to experience new things, embrace new perspectives, and adapt to difficult circumstances. An acclaimed and internationally renowned opera singer, she explored new sides of herself when she released her debut pop album in 2021’s Nothing I see means anything, a densely conceptual and boundary-pushing collection… Read More »Elly Kace, M Shays

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 and semi-pro players are encouraged!

Another exciting evening of live music at the Red Rooster presented by Nostalgic Vibes featuring the Underground All Stars, Kidx, and more!

Our own Tim Payne will be hosting karaoke, Red Rooster style, Saturday, August 10th at 8p. Come join us for great food and tasty drink specials and take the stage to sing your favorite songs!

The Red Rooster is excited to welcome Stultus on Sunday, August 11 at 3 pm to experience the release of their new CD- Little MissBehave. Get there early for great food and drinks and the best in blues. Stultus has been binging the blues to you since 1968. Come witness our cult-like following. Rick Ocain-… Read More »Stultus Blues Band

The Night Painters are an indie rock band based in Madison, Wisconsin. Known for their catchy hooks and introspective lyrics, the band seeks to ask the tough questions that echo in the minds of their audience. This is on full display with their newest album Fence of Perfect Lines, set to release later this year. Catch them… Read More »The Night Painters

Billy Flynn is a fixture on the Chicago Blues scene appearing on over 90 recordings, including Delmark, Alligator, Severn, Electro-Fi, and Easy Baby. Billy often performs with The Cash Box Kings and The Chicago Blues Lifters. He’s a seven-time Grammy nominated musician and winner of 2 Grammys--including Beyonce’s 2009 Song Of The Year AT LAST… Read More »Billy Flynn’s Birthday Bash!

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!

Southern Wisconsin's King of Roadhouse Blues, Paul Filipowicz, plugs in and powers up! Paul grew up in the Chicago area - embracing the raw intensity of guitarists such as Magic Sam and Hound Dog Taylor. In his half-century around southern Wisconsin (with occasional detours to Texas), he's honed a driving blues power trio sound that… Read More »Paul Filipowicz Blues Band