Events

More than just a Chicago band, Gizzae is a musical tapestry woven from the diverse experiences of its members, hailing from across the globe. With over 35 years of grooving,… Read More »Gizzae

Roscoe Foster & The Rascal Theory will rock you, funk you, sing you the blues and make you groove til you drop. Hailing from beautiful hills of Baraboo, WI, these… Read More »Roscoe Foster & The Rascal Theory

If you wandered into a Kyra Gordon “House Concert” show, you’d be struck by the powerful vocals, deft touch on the keyboard, and command of the room. Watching her perform… Read More »Kyra Gordon, Raquel Aleman

Live band karaoke returns to the Red Rooster on Tuesday, September 17th. 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

Turning Point is a good time Rock'N'Roll band playing a mix of original songs as well as covers from classic to alternative favorites.

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

Petti Hendrix, born Deon Petty, is a creative force who masterfully fuses punk, rock, and hip-hop elements to carve out his unique place in the music scene. Growing up in… Read More »Petti Hendrix w/ Charlieboy, Hooks

Layton is a fun, energetic, and loveable young comedian. His midwestern charm can appeal to all types of people. His mix of crowd work and material will have crowds feeling… Read More »Comedy at the Red Rooster w/ Layton Flatt, Levi Light

Greg Volker and the River is a Minnesota-based rock-n-roll band inspired by the Alt-Country bands of the 90s, and American roots music. They are taking over the Red Rooster on… Read More »Greg Volker and The River

In Plain Air is a Denver based rock trio. Their sound is a little psychedelic prog-rock, a little garage, funk, and everything else in the kitchen sink. It’s something for… Read More »In Plain Air

Summoner's Circle is a six-piece theatrical metal band that blends elements of doom, death, black and progressive metal into what they refer to as simply Epic Metal. For the band,… Read More »Summoner’s Circle, Abolishment of Flesh

The Red Rooster hosts a Blues Jam nearly every Thursday! This week’s show will be hosted by Dan Walkner Blues. Musician sign-ups begin at 7 and continue all night. The… Read More »Blues Jam with Dan Walkner

Formed in 1980, The EFFIGIES helped define the early Chicago punk sound and scene. They released a string of acclaimed EPs and LPs before disbanding in the late 80s.  Resurfacing a few times over the years, the band had just finished recording a new album when singer John Kezdy died in an accident in the… Read More »The Effigies, The Scratch-Offs

Illinois-based Brandon Santini radiates raw emotion and infectious energy to audiences worldwide. Born in the Piedmont region of North Carolina and raised on historic Beale Street in Memphis, Tennessee; Santini's profound connection to the blues & American roots music fuels his high-energy blend of traditional blues with a contemporary twist, earning him critical acclaim and… Read More »Brandon Santini

UltraViolet delivers a mix of high energy classic and modern hard rock that is sure to keep crowds hopping at every festival and club they perform. Featuring one of the finest female vocalists in the area, Gina Miers brings a voice that delivers power and versatility perfectly matched to the energy UltraViolet’s set list provides.… Read More »EARLY SHOW: UltraViolet

The Blues Disciples have been bringing their Blues to the people of the local clubs in the Milwaukee area and the Midwest region since 1990.  Founded by "Barefoot" Jimmy Schwarz with  the intent of remaining true to the influences of the Chicago electric  blues era of the '50's and 60's. Influenced initially by the likes… Read More »LATE SHOW: The Blues Disciples

Some say you have to be born with the blues to play the blues. That was the case when Milwaukee native Jon Neuberger was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome at an early age. Known as the mild form of the autism spectrum. However, that didn't stop Jon from picking up the guitar at the age of… Read More »Jonny T-Bird & The MPs

Come see what happens when Brooklyn, NY meets Lincoln, NE as troubadours Rick Fink and Mike Semrad meet in the mid-west for the Kindred Spirits Tour at the Red Rooster on Wednesday, October 2nd! Show is at 7p, $10 cover at the door. Mike Semrad, Sower Records artist, is a songwriter from Lincoln, Nebraska, who… Read More »Kindred Spirits Tour feat. Rick Fink and Mike Semrad

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!

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 stage at each performance.  The band is influenced by classic funk artists such as Fred Wesley, The Meters, Clyde Stubblefield, and Herbie Hancock.  See for… Read More »Rare Element