Events

We've got a triple-play coming at you for our Sunday matinee show on July 28th starting with Madison's own thrash metal heroes, Egodeath, getting the show off the ground. Up… Read More »Ill Omen, Ex Cathedra, Egodeath

The Red Rooster Open Mic returns on Tuesday, July 30 at 7:00p with host Jack Tomlinson. We've had many inquiries about this so we figured let's give it a shot… Read More »Red Rooster Open Mic hosted by Jack Tomlinson

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

A classic 3-band rock bill!! And these 3 local bands make this a special one! Three bands that all share one thing in common. Can you guess? If you know,… Read More »Mother Material, The Also-Rans, After August

Tall Paul & The Naughty Cats packed the house on a Sunday in June, so we're bringing 'em back on Saturday, August 3rd for another evening of rockin' blues at… Read More »Tall Paul & The Naughty Cats

Ted Hefko stirs up an intoxicating brew of the profound and the profane, of virtue and vice and most importantly the volatile in-between. Ted’s songs explore hope and hustlers, saints… Read More »Ted Hefko

Codependent Comedy returns to Red Rooster for Madison Comedy Week! Hosts Rebecca Wilson and Andrew Wegleitner of Denver will showcase a wide variety of comedians from all over the country!… Read More »Codependent Comedy

Elly Kace’s music is anchored by her unshakable openness: her willingness to experience new things, embrace new perspectives, and adapt to difficult circumstances. An acclaimed and internationally renowned opera singer,… Read More »Elly Kace, M Shays

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

Another exciting evening of live music at the Red Rooster presented by Nostalgic Vibes featuring the Underground All Stars, Kidx, and more!

Our own Tim Payne will be hosting karaoke, Red Rooster style, Saturday, August 10th at 8p. Come join us for great food and tasty drink specials and take the stage… Read More »Rooster-oke with Tim Payne

The Red Rooster is excited to welcome Stultus on Sunday, August 11 at 3 pm to experience the release of their new CD- Little MissBehave. Get there early for great… Read More »Stultus Blues Band

The Night Painters are an indie rock band based in Madison, Wisconsin. Known for their catchy hooks and introspective lyrics, the band seeks to ask the tough questions that echo in the minds of their audience. This is on full display with their newest album Fence of Perfect Lines, set to release later this year. Catch them… Read More »The Night Painters

Billy Flynn is a fixture on the Chicago Blues scene appearing on over 90 recordings, including Delmark, Alligator, Severn, Electro-Fi, and Easy Baby. Billy often performs with The Cash Box Kings and The Chicago Blues Lifters. He’s a seven-time Grammy nominated musician and winner of 2 Grammys--including Beyonce’s 2009 Song Of The Year AT LAST… Read More »Billy Flynn’s Birthday Bash!

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!

Southern Wisconsin's King of Roadhouse Blues, Paul Filipowicz, plugs in and powers up! Paul grew up in the Chicago area - embracing the raw intensity of guitarists such as Magic Sam and Hound Dog Taylor. In his half-century around southern Wisconsin (with occasional detours to Texas), he's honed a driving blues power trio sound that… Read More »Paul Filipowicz Blues Band

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. The dance floor will be rockin' all night so make your plans to join us at the Red Rooster!   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCEMvVJ_5ng

From acoustic harmony lead ballads to Bowie-esque sonic soundscapes, Australian four piece ‘Epic Folk’ group The Heart Collectors capture the essence of inspiration, honesty of love, and the nature of the cosmos in their music. From humble beginnings in regional NSW, the last 7 years have seen the band regularly sought out by some of… Read More »The Heart Collectors

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 Madison's premier music venues! It's gonna be a 90's/00's grunge and alt-rock kind of a night, so be ready to give us your best Eddie… Read More »Live Band Karaoke with Fringe Field