Events

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 Hill Country.

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 of blues jams across five decades! The house band starts at 8 and jammers are invited up soon afterward. Professional and semi-pro players are encouraged!

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 song selections from not just the blues genres but RnB and soul. Ivy Ford, is one of the leading "youngbloods" of blues and brings a… 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 delivers a contagious blend of nostalgia and modern flair. Their repertoire spans energetic covers from the 2000s alongside their own originals, each infused with their… 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 gritty sound of soulful blues.

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!

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, building on her 2014 Blues Blast Awards Sean Costello Rising Star Award, her 2015 and 2016 Blues Music Awards as top bass guitar instrumentalist, the… 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 single on the Music Row Country Breakout chart. Peaking at #26, the debut single is just the start of his young career. He followed that… 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

With a mic in hand and a wit that's razor-sharp, Lisa Quam has captured the hearts of audiences with her unique blend of wit, charm, observational humor, fearless storytelling, and… Read More »Quamedy – Lisa Quam and Comedians

Sunday funday with live music from a fresh new band doing a mix of Chicago blues, West Coast Blues with some Latin surprises featuring Tall Paul on harmonica and vocals.

We are excited to announce the beginning of the Red Rooster Open Mic on Tuesday, June 11 with host Dan Plourde. We've had many inquiries about this so we figured… Read More »Red Rooster Open Mic hosted by Dan Plourde

The Dirty Pretty (Jeaniee Dee, guitar; Mike Christenson, drums) is a homocore rock duo. Also described as noise, math, punk rock. A Bear and a Non-Binary on a queer-positive punk… Read More »The Dirty Pretty, Wasabi Neon, Grindge

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