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Tall Paul Sabel and Guests

Red Rooster 2513 Seiferth Road, Madison, WI, United States

Fans of the Ryan McGrath Band have long-known about the Chicago-steeped blues harmonica of Tall Paul Sabel - he developed his craft moonlighting around the Windy City between his academic studies. His original material works in strong elements of storytelling and local history.

$8

Duwayne Burnside w/ the Usual Suspects

Red Rooster 2513 Seiferth Road, Madison, WI, United States

This is the deep blues, folks. Duwayne Burnside is Grammy-nominated, a Mississippi Arts Commission featured performer, and son of legendary Hill Country musician R.L. Burnside (who taught and imparted the music and culture of the Hill Country to Duwayne).  Burnside was a member of The North Mississippi Allstars from 2001 through 2004. He has also… Read More »Duwayne Burnside w/ the Usual Suspects

$15 – $17

LATE THURSDAY BLUES JAM

Red Rooster 2513 Seiferth Road, Madison, WI, United States

Special late start time (after Duwayne Burnside's show). The Jam will not be denied! NO CHARGE after the Burnside show.

Jesse Anderson Band

Red Rooster 2513 Seiferth Road, Madison, WI, United States

Catchy and groovy, the Twin Cities - based Jesse Anderson Band brings a danceable flow of folk/rock/jam sounds from the stage. Interested? Here's a live clip of the band from a show last November! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FV0GvDBj7oU

$10

Matthew Skoller & Chicago Wind

Advance tickets available! https://www.clover.com/online-ordering/red-rooster-madison With over 40 years of experience, Matthew Skoller is one of the unquestioned leaders of blues harmonica. He spent several formative years in Milwaukee, shaped by venerable artists such as Stokes and Jimi Schutte (the latter of whom joined him for a residency in Paris, France). Skoller credits Sonny Boy Williamson… Read More »Matthew Skoller & Chicago Wind

$12 – $15

POSTPONED: Songwriter Conversations

Red Rooster 2513 Seiferth Road, Madison, WI, United States

Sadly, this show has been postponed due to family illness. We'll do our best to reschedule!

$10

Nate Gibson & the Stardazers w/ The Cock-A-Doodle Dudes

Red Rooster 2513 Seiferth Road, Madison, WI, United States

One of the area's top music scholars, Nate Gibson undertook a project that united passion and performance - tracking down the then-surviving artists from the Starday record label to join them on re-recorded versions of their historic catalog. Gibson's easygoing stage presence leans more towards vintage hillbilly boppers than rockabilly, but he and his band… Read More »Nate Gibson & the Stardazers w/ The Cock-A-Doodle Dudes

$8

Tate’s Blues Jam

Red Rooster 2513 Seiferth Road, Madison, WI, United States

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 players are encouraged!

$5

Rare Element

Red Rooster 2513 Seiferth Road, Madison, WI, United States

Madison loves horn bands - and that hot sound is back to warm the early days of spring! With a funky punch of deep rhythm and bright instrumentation. Rare Element has secured a strong reputation for its high-intensity, live shows. The band’s highly talented 7-piece roster, including a 3-piece horn section, brings massive energy to… Read More »Rare Element

$12

Lynda & the ZEROs

Red Rooster 2513 Seiferth Road, Madison, WI, United States

With powerhouse lead and backing vocals - and an instrumental punch that more than fills a venue - local favorites Lynda & the ZEROs are at the forefront of top… Read More »Lynda & the ZEROs

$10

Mark Croft Band

Red Rooster 2513 Seiferth Road, Madison, WI, United States

Singer/songwriter Mark Croft projects a percussive urgency in much of his roots-rock material, akin to Willy Porter. He's a 15-time MAMAs Awards winner; other awards include Outstanding Achievement in Songwriting… Read More »Mark Croft Band

$10

The Gin and Sonics

Red Rooster 2513 Seiferth Road, Madison, WI, United States

Their first visit to the Red Rooster demonstrated that even though their band is new, they're all old souls when it comes to music. The five-piece group from the Fox… Read More »The Gin and Sonics

$5

Dan Maguire

Red Rooster 2513 Seiferth Road, Madison, WI, United States
$7

Cork ‘n Bottle String Band

Red Rooster 2513 Seiferth Road, Madison, WI, United States

Always embracing the quirky side of bluegrass musicianship, Cork 'n Bottle's lengthy Madison heritage traces to the long-gone downtown hole-in-the-wall, Ken's Bar & Grill. The group's fluid numbers and audience… Read More »Cork ‘n Bottle String Band

$8

Tate’s Blues Jam

Red Rooster 2513 Seiferth Road, Madison, WI, United States

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

$5

The Blue Olives

Red Rooster 2513 Seiferth Road, Madison, WI, United States

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. Expect a hot night on… Read More »The Blue Olives

$12