Events

The Red Rooster welcomes back one of Madison's most accomplished musical units, the Bill Roberts Combo, for a Friday happy hour show! Shaped by jazz/blues stylings in the tradition of George Benson, Wes Montgomery, and Kenny Burrell, Roberts is a nuanced master of technique and dynamics. His veteran sidemen - many of whom have played… Read More »Happy Hour Jazz w/ Bill Roberts Combo

Mad City Funk plays classic Funk with a purpose and style. This 9-piece ensemble is a true Madison staple and they are taking over the Red Rooster on Friday, January 10th from 8-11p. Get your boogie shoes on and prepare yourself for a great time! RED ROOSTER: redroostermadison.com

Raised in Iowa and South Dakota, Clayton Ryan’s homegrown country soul music reverberates with a nostalgic sound and powerful songwriting. His songs have been featured in American Songwriter, GemsOnVHS, B-Sides & Badlands, PBS, and Americana Road Show, and appeared in TV and film. An accomplished multi-instrumentalist, Clayton has performed and recorded with artists like Cristina… Read More »Clayton Ryan, 90-Proof, Girls Inside

Join us Sunday, January 12th from noon to 6p for Harmony For Healing, a benefit for the victims and families of Abundant Life Christian School. Hosted by Madison Flatman and Between Two Lakes, this event is the second in a series of two events that will feature a long list of local artists donating their… Read More »Harmony For Healing – ALCS Benefit

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 Madison's premier music venues! It's gonna be a 90's/00's grunge and alt-rock kind of a night, so be ready to give us your best Eddie… Read More »Live Band Karaoke w/ Fringe Field

Jules lolyn of Jules and the Gems, Connor Lyle, and Tim Eddy of Lone Goat Rodeo get together for a songwriters round at the Red Rooster in Madison.

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 house band starts at 7 and jammers are invited up soon afterward. All playing levels are welcome. Stop in early for some great food before… Read More »Blues Jam w/ The Usual Suspects

The eMpTy Vees are Madison's premier dance party band playing all your favorite 80's Synth Pop & rock favorites. This talented cast of musicians have been gracing the Red Rooster stage for Live Band Karaoke for quite some time now, but this will be a feature show for them to showcase their versatile repertoire! Make… Read More »The eMpTy Vees

Join us for an afternoon of Bingo to benefit Girls Rock Camp Madison! Musically themed prizes including concert tickets, gift cards, music memorabilia, a painted guitar and much, much more! Music provided by Gin Chocolate & Bottle Rockets with special guests GRC campers Ellie Mittlesteadt and Paige Kleber! Based out of Madison, Wisconsin, Gin, Chocolate… Read More »EARLY SHOW: BINGO Event In Support of Girls Rock Camp Madison (Fundraiser)

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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… Read More »Blues Jam w/ Out Of The Blues Band