Events

Singer/songwriter Mark Croft projects a percussive urgency in much of his material, akin to Willy Porter. He's a 14-time MAMAs Awards winner; other awards include Outstanding Achievement in Songwriting (for "One Mississippi") in the Great American Songwriting Contest; and a Top-10 National Finalist in the 2016 JBL EON "One Take Contest." Isthmus Magazine notes: "He’ll… Read More »Mark Croft Band

To read the glowing accolades for Joyann Parker on her latest album, "Roots," you wonder what took critics so long to discover what Red Rooster (and even Knuckledown Saloon) regulars have known for years - she's an unparalleled creative force, drawing deeply from blues music as an accomplished Americana artist. Her powerful vocals, emphatic guitar… Read More »Joyann Parker Band

Returning to the Red Rooster for year two, the hard-rocking Scorpio Fest stings with band after band! The lineup includes: Droids Attack, Cold Black River, Skintones, Rogue Rat, Y Lab, Electromag, and King Cobra Advance tickets available! Save $5! https://www.clover.com/online-ordering/red-rooster-madison/MVECHGB1XM2GA

New Band Alert! Enjoy a funky and soulful Sunday at the Red Rooster with the Fox Valley's Gin and Sonics! Playing an energetic and eclectic mix of Great American Soul, Americana, and originals, G&S consists of musicians Matt Krempien on guitar, Dennis Krempien on keys, Mike Gephart on bass, Brian Harrah on drums, and Holly… Read More »Gin and Sonics

It's an evening with some of the top players on the local country/western/Americana scene - featuring Jacob Vance (lead guitar/Railhopper), James Spartz (acoustic/Dogtown Hollow), and Dan Kennedy (bass/Also-Rans), and Eric Salisbury (percussion - Ramble/Also-Rans). Bring your instrument and your A-game!

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 with Two Trick Pony

Catch Trivia Night every other Thursday, with Tricia and her skillfully crafted array of stumpers! Bring your own team, or create one with others that evening at the Rooster! The… Read More »Trivia Night With Tricia!!

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

One of the top Rooster tribute bands, Madison's Foo Foo Dolls rock out with all your favorite '80's and '90's sing-along rock anthems! With several vocalists covering a wide range… Read More »Foo Foo Dolls

Dancers at the alert! Mondo Cortez and the Chicago Blues Angels stand perfectly astride the rockabilly and jump blues camps - drawing inspiration from the Paladins, Kid Ramos, and the… Read More »Mondo Cortez & the Chicago Blues Angels

For more than eight years and almost 600 shows, the ever-evolving Americana outfit Gin Mill Hollow has been showcasing their unique approach to string-band music throughout the Midwest and beyond.… Read More »Gin Mill Hollow with Wise Jennings

You've heard Tall Paul Sabel's warm baritone voice and bluesy harmonica licks with the Ryan McGrath Band. You may have also heard him behind Lorenzo "Cat Daddy" Thompson at Madison… Read More »Tall Paul and the Naughty Cats

Karaoke has been rockin' the Red Rooster this fall, courtesy of Tricia and her 50,000-song library of material – covering all genres and eras of music! There's a new theme… Read More »Karaoke with Tricia!

What better way to head into the Holiday Season than with the region's most seasoned - and awarded - R&B/blues band? Yes, we expect the place to be busy -… Read More »The Jimmys

Friday and Saturday, November 24 and 25, the Red Rooster thanks its patrons, its neighbors on Madison's East Side and in Monona, and ESPECIALLY all the musicians that have graced… Read More »Tate and the 008 Band – Appreciation Show and CD Release Party!

Friday and Saturday, November 24 and 25, the Red Rooster thanks its patrons, its neighbors on Madison's East Side and in Monona, and ESPECIALLY all the musicians that have graced… Read More »Paul Filipowicz Band with Guest Big Al Dorn – Appreciation Show

With a balanced complement of resonant and soulful vocals, taut guitar instrumentation, and introspective songwriting, Ivy Ford has developed into one of the brightest young performers on the Chicago blues… Read More »Ivy Ford

Always embracing the quirky side of 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 bluegrass numbers and audience… Read More »Cork n’ Bottle String Band

Catch Trivia Night every other Thursday, with Tricia and her skillfully crafted array of stumpers! Bring your own team, or create one with others that evening at the Rooster! The… Read More »Trivia Night With Tricia!!

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