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James Travis

Janes Travis is one of the anchors of the Monthly Country Jams at the Rooster - and the Americana/roots band Dogtown Hollow. His Wednesday evening performance will feature his multi-stringed talents along with vocals - and even some harmonica

$8

Blues Jam with The Usual Suspects

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!

$5

Aaron Williams & The Hoodoo

It's been almost a year since Madison's favorite roadhouse blues trio graced the Red Rooster stage - and we're excited to have Aaron, Eric, and Z back in OUR roadhouse! Musical scion Aaron Williams composed most of the group's material; it ventures from deep and edgy to explosively energetic (especially when the cigar box slide… Read More »Aaron Williams & The Hoodoo

$10

The Hungry Williams

The Hungry Williams is, pure and simple, a band for dancers. The group, all veteran Milwaukee musicians, raids the raucous R&B of 1950's/60's New Orleans with a set list of deep cuts from the Imperial, Specialty, and Minit catalogues. Even if you're not a dancer, you're sure to feel the joyful rhythm and pulse of… Read More »The Hungry Williams

$10

Kyle Megna & the Monsoons

If there's something that could be called "Midwest Alternative Rock," the Fox Valley's Kyle Megna & the Monsoons embody it perfectly. With a full sound - comprised of keys, horns, harmonies, and warm lead vocals, the group is a two-time winner of the Wisconsin Area Music Industry Alternative Rock/Rock Artist of the Year Award; Megna… Read More »Kyle Megna & the Monsoons

$10

Lou Shields

Update - show moved to 3/5! 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,… Read More »Lou Shields

$7

Also-Rans w/ Grand National Champs

Grand National Champs vs The Also-Rans @ Red Rooster One night only! A showdown for supremacy! The Grand National Champs make their debut in Madison. While they are a collective of Madison music scene veterans, will they live up to their name? The aptly named The Also-Rans are another new group of music veterans, who… Read More »Also-Rans w/ Grand National Champs

$5

The Distractors

NOTE - NO BLUES JAM THIS WEEK. The Distractors playlist reads like a comprehensive album collection from the late '60s to the early 2000s - you're bound to hear songs you recognize (and songs you enjoy)!

$8

Six Thirty Sharp

Red Rooster 2513 Seiferth Road, Madison, WI, United States

Six-Thirty Sharp represents the best of local community spirit and talent. They're McFarland's musical team - including teachers, administrators, and residents - sharing joy playing danceable soul, R&B, and funk… Read More »Six Thirty Sharp

$10

Railhopper

Red Rooster 2513 Seiferth Road, Madison, WI, United States

It's an afternoon of outlaw country and high-energy honky-tonk as Railhopper  returns to the Red Rooster on Sunday, March 10th, beginning at 3:30 pm. Here's a clip of the guys… Read More »Railhopper

$8

All-Star Local Country Jam

Red Rooster 2513 Seiferth Road, Madison, WI, United States

The monthly Red Rooster All-Star Country Jam returns on March 12 - once again, with hosts Eric Salisbury (Also-Rans, Ramble, Nate Gibson & the Stardazers), Jacob Vance (RailHopper), James T.… Read More »All-Star Local Country Jam

$5

Tate’s Blues Jam

Red Rooster 2513 Seiferth Road, Madison, WI, United States

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… Read More »Tate’s Blues Jam

$5

Valerie B & V Funk

Red Rooster 2513 Seiferth Road, Madison, WI, United States

Beware of the Ides of March! Milwaukee's hottest tail-shaking troupe, Valerie B & V Funk, drops the groove on the Red Rooster on Friday, March 15, beginning at 8 PM.… Read More »Valerie B & V Funk

$12

Alex Wilson Band

Red Rooster 2513 Seiferth Road, Madison, WI, United States

Alex Wilson's stinging blues guitar and husky vocals provide the power for his trademark power trio - typically featuring other members of the Wilson family!

$10

Combo Noir

Red Rooster 2513 Seiferth Road, Madison, WI, United States

Enjoy a contemporary take on classic cabaret-style jazz as Combo Noir interweaves pop, blues, rock balladry, and singer-songwriter intensity to make the darkest sounds delightful. And - a special "Irish… Read More »Combo Noir

$7

Sortin’ the Mail

Red Rooster 2513 Seiferth Road, Madison, WI, United States

Get your best gingham prints ready for a night of hot bluegrass pickin'! Madison's Sortin' the Mail has become a stable of the local festival scene - and are two-time… Read More »Sortin’ the Mail

$7

Tall Paul Sabel and Guests

Red Rooster 2513 Seiferth Road, Madison, WI, United States

Fans of the Ryan McGrath Band have long-known about the Chicago-steeped blues harmonica of Tall Paul Sabel - he developed his craft moonlighting around the Windy City between his academic… Read More »Tall Paul Sabel and Guests

$8

Duwayne Burnside w/ the Usual Suspects

Red Rooster 2513 Seiferth Road, Madison, WI, United States

This is the deep blues, folks. Duwayne Burnside is Grammy-nominated, a Mississippi Arts Commission featured performer, and son of legendary Hill Country musician R.L. Burnside (who taught and imparted the music and culture of the Hill Country to Duwayne).  Burnside was a member of The North Mississippi Allstars from 2001 through 2004. He has also… Read More »Duwayne Burnside w/ the Usual Suspects

$15 – $17