Events

With an appropriately named band (as scions of other musicians), Green County's Family Business has garnered recognition both locally and beyond. Their sound draws from the blues music heritage of their lineage, filtered through '70's rock's on-stage theater and technique. In addition to securing opening slots for Rival Sons, Blues Traveler, J Roddy Walston and… Read More »The Family Business

Join us Sunday, January 5th 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 first in a series of two events that will feature a long list of local artists donating their… Read More »Harmony For Healing – ALCS Benefit Show

Andy Braun is a WAMI-nominated singer-songwriter with a folk-rock feel. On Tuesday, January 7th, the Red Rooster will host Real Young: a unique Neil Young tribute show experience. Andy Braun will perform Neil Young’s greatest hits and other Neil classics and share the stories behind the songs. Andy Braun -> https://andybraun.com/index.html

Green Bay native Billy Flynn is one of blues music's top go-to guitarists, with well over 100 releases on which he's contributed. One of these - the soundtrack to "Cadillac Records" (loosely based on Chess Records) - earned Grammy Awards for Flynn. He regularly extends beyond blues to another musical passion - the guitar instrumentals… Read More »Billy Flynn

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 of blues jams across five decades! The house band starts at 7 and jammers are invited up soon afterward. Professional and semi-pro players are encouraged!

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… 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… 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… Read More »Live Band Karaoke w/ Fringe Field

Jules lolyn of Jules and the Gems, Kris Sheehan of American Feedbag, and Tim Eddy of Lone Goat Rodeo get together for a songwriters round at the Red Rooster in… Read More »Songwriters Showcase feat. Jules lolyn, Kris Sheehan, & Tim Eddy

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 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… 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!… 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… 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… Read More »SoundBillies

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… Read More »PLUGG

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… Read More »Toyger

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