Events

Norman's Point is a dynamic group of young musicians from the Madison area, who play an exciting mix of Grateful Dead and other jam band covers. They bring a passionate… Read More »Norman’s Point

Known for having everyone in the crowd on their feet, The Jimmys are an award winning, high energy, 7-piece funky blues band with touring experience throughout the US, the Caribbean… Read More »The Jimmys

Ghostland Radio is bringing their album release show to the Red Rooster on Friday, November 29th with support from the Cedar County Cobras. Expect an evening of captivating rock and… Read More »Ghostland Radio, Cedar County Cobras

With a powerhouse of combined vocal, instrumental, and songwriting talent, the Blue Olives remain one of Madison’s busiest acts in the soul and funk groove. The dance floor will be… Read More »The Blue Olives

Formerly known as Devil's Fen, this reimagined powerhouse trio is back and ready to bring their signature sound to the stage once more. With a rich history of regional touring,… Read More »Disheveled Hen

Live band karaoke returns to the Red Rooster on Tuesday, December 3rd. Madison's '80's music veterans, the eMpTy Vees, will provide the backing - just pick your song from their… Read More »Live Band Karaoke with The eMpTy Vees

The distinctive brand of Americana performed by Don't Spook The Horse grows from twisting ancient folk songs and newer deep-cut covers and blending them with carefully crafted originals, all with… Read More »Don’t Spook The Horse

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… Read More »Blues Jam with The Usual Suspects

Hailing from the vibrant music scene of Madison, Wisconsin, Jazz Hams is a funky quintet that infuses the essence of groove music with original compositions intended to get audiences moving.… Read More »Jazz Hams, Nuggernaut

The Red Rooster is honored to welcome the return of  Grammy Nominated John Primer to our stage. The recent recipient of the 2023 Living Blues Critics’ Poll Award for Blues… Read More »John Primer & The Real Deal Blues Band

Railhopper is a hard hitting, uncompromising, fully-loaded freight train of Honky Tonk Rock n Roll. They have played hundreds of shows all over Wisconsin and beyond from Chicago to Eagle River… Read More »Railhopper

Bruce Katz is an award-winning Keyboard player who has spent years playing with greats like Delbert McClinton, Ronnie Earl and Gregg Allman. A 30 year veteran of the music business,… Read More »Bruce Katz Band

Combo Noir was founded in 2018 by genre-hopping vocalist Anna Purnell (Yid Vicious, Forward! Marching Band, Intemperance Collective, Dixie Sizzlers, etc.) and New Orleans transplant, pianist Adam St. Reiff. Drawing… Read More »Combo Noir

The Red Rooster hosts a Blues Jam nearly every Thursday! Musician sign-ups begin at 6 and continue all night. This week’s host is Madison blues legend James Earl Tate, host… Read More »Tate’s Blues Jam

Friday, December 13th, the Red Rooster is excited to host the return of Up From The Skies, a Tribute to the music of Jimi Hendrix, with support from Harold Davis… Read More »Up From The Skies, Harold Davis Jr.

Madison, Wisconsin based funk band, RARE ELEMENT has developed a strong reputation for its high-intensity, live shows.  The band's highly talented 7-piece roster, including 3-piece horn section, bring massive energy to the… Read More »Rare Element

Cool Front is a Madison Wisconsin-based rock, blues, and funk trio covering artists like Stevie Ray Vaughn, Allman Bros., ZZTop, Robert Cray, Eric Clapton, Tom Petty, Stray Cats, Jon Mayer, Steeley Dan, Dire Straits, Santana, Tommy Castro, Lloyd Jones, and more. This talented band features Randy Kisling on guitar, Jeff Helmuth on bass, and Jim… Read More »Cool Front

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 with Fringe Field

Join us at the Red Rooster for a great rock show benefiting a great cause! Trash Pandas, Winterkill, and Egodeath are putting on the 12th annual Toys 4 Tots benefit show to help provide presents for children in need during the Holiday season. Join us early and grab a table and some delicious food ahead… Read More »Toys 4 Tots Benefit feat. Trash Pandas, Winterkill, Egodeath