Events

Even as they ascended to major festival stages around the country and abroad, the Cash Box Kings have remained connected to the local clubs that helped them build their reputation and repertoire. The ever-present interplay between Oscar Wilson and Joe Nosek continues to fuel the group's top-selling blues releases for Alligator, including last year's Oscar's… Read More »Cash Box Kings

Established within the pandemic era - and during a January 2021 blizzard - Chicago's James Dean Joint delivers a potent mix of garage, soul, punk, and more through original material and obscure covers.

A little bit old, a little bit new, a little bit country, and a little bit rock 'n roll - Dr. Jim Carlson and Rob, the Junkyard Dawg Junceau, delight audiences… Read More »Dr. Jim & the Junkyard Dawg

Oshkosh-based pop/rock songwriter/guitarist Cody James has a growing library of material full of catchy riffs and lyrics. He's also got a growing set of fans in music media (see below)!… Read More »Cody James w/ Educational Davis

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

Comparisons with the Pretenders aptly position Bing Bong as heavily influenced by the power pop of the early MTV years. However, the group's individuality and creativity shines in lyrics, instrumentation,… Read More »Bing Bong

Joe Stamm's voice grabs you from the first note - a sound tailor-made for truck drivin' and sawdust-floored honky tonks. His songwriting turns phrasing with an honesty seldom heard from… Read More »Joe Stamm Band w/ Harlow

Since its inception in 2019 by then 10 year old identical twins Isaac and Lucas Deitz, Candy Cigarette has been bringing a unique blend of blues and straight-up rock n'… Read More »Candy Cigarette

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… Read More »James Travis

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 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!… Read More »Aaron Williams & The Hoodoo

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… Read More »The Hungry Williams

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,… Read More »Kyle Megna & the Monsoons

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… Read More »Lou Shields

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… Read More »Also-Rans w/ Grand National Champs

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… Read More »The Distractors

AS OF JANUARY - NUMBER ONE ON THE LIVING BLUES RADIO CHART!! With no-nonsense grit and stamina, Chris O'Leary has built a following both in his home area of New… Read More »Chris O’Leary Band – CD Release Party

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

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

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