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From Colorado, this folksy/bluesy/old time duo - comprised of Nicholas Fennel and Eric Thompson - is captivating at many levels. The directness and wordsmithing of their edgy lyrics and textured drawl vocals speak more to Appalachia than the Rockies; their music videos which transform before your eyes are among the most engrossing indie creations anywhere.… Read More »the HuCKLE BEARErS

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 special night of groove funk, rock, and more is stopping into the Red Rooster on May 17th! For the past eight years, Michigan's Joe Hertler & the Rainbow Seekers… Read More »Joe Hertler & the Rainbow Seekers w/ Sunshine Allison

One of the top Rooster tribute bands, Madison's Foo Foo Dolls rock out with all your favorite '80's and '90's sing-along rock anthems! With several vocalists covering a wide range… Read More »Foo Foo Dolls

A SPECIAL CANADIAN TOURING ACT COMES TO THE RED ROOSTER!! The Wilderness is the lifelong dream of six rock n' roll devotees based in Kingston, ON. Together, they bring the piss… Read More »The Wilderness

Instrumental Organ and Guitar Combo from Madison, WI. Cool retro songs with an extensive repertoire of Surf, Lounge, 60's Psychedelic, British Invasion, Spaghetti Western, even some 80's breakdance movie music.

With his cigar box guitars, some drums, and a harp, Too Sick Charlie picks out hip-grinding licks and lays down some solid beats influenced by the blues of North Mississippi… Read More »Too Sick Charlie

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

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)!  

Known as The Blues Kitten, Ivy Ford will serve up an experience of music to soothe your soul & fill your heart... As a multi-instrumentalist including electric guitar, she performs… Read More »Ivy Ford

Introducing Mood Medication, your prescription for high-energy alternative pop punk tunes. Drawing inspiration from the iconic sounds of bands like blink-182, green day, all time low, etc, this young trio… Read More »Mood Medication

Cedar County Cobras arrive with a collection of instruments to play boot-stompin' music that has been described as contagious, acoustic rockabilly, dancing bluegrass, or brand new old-time country with the… Read More »Cedar County Cobras

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 »Blues Jam with the Usual Suspects

It's a rare opportunity to catch one of the top blues bands - and bass guitarists - from the Pacific Northwest! Lisa Mann's decades-long career continues to earn her recognition,… Read More »Lisa Mann Band w/ Tony Kannen & the Sound Garden Crew

"Small-town road warrior" Jake Simon, a 25 year old originally from central IA, made his debut to country radio with "I Still Think About You" hitting as a Top 40… Read More »Jake Simon

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… Read More »The Hungry Williams

So you wanna be a rock and roll star? Head on down to the Red Rooster for Live Band Karaoke! Front a live band on stage at one of Madison's… Read More »Live Karaoke by Fringe Field

This is Gary is a four-piece vintage rock and alt country outfit based in Madison, Wisconsin. Taking influences from all over the musical landscape, This is Gary’s natural habitat is… Read More »This Is Gary

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 »Blues Jam with The Usual Suspects

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! His album “Tell Me Why”… Read More »Alex Wilson Band