Events

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

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 area dance bands. Their upbeat repertoire covers classic Motown and funky soul to contemporary R&B and rock, bringing out the dancer in everyone. If you… Read More »Lynda & the ZEROs

Once again, the Red Rooster is honored to feature Cathy Couture in performance with her debut CD - a "bucket list" endeavor of determination. This time, her musical support will be three other women of talent, creativity, and strength - and killer vocal harmonies  - Gin, Chocolate, & Bottle Rockets - featuring Beth Kille, Jen… Read More »Gin, Chocolate, & Bottle Rockets w/ Cathy Couture

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!

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 late Nick Curran (who was a friend of Cortez's and occasionally joined him on small Chicago area shows). Last time at the Rooster, Cortez brought the '57 Guild that… Read More »Chicago Blues Angels featuring Mondo Cortez

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 (for "One Mississippi") in the Great American Songwriting Contest; and a Top-10 National Finalist in the JBL EON "One Take Contest." The Madison, WI based… Read More »Mark Croft Band

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 Cities delivers a fresh take on vintage soul and rock - digging past the standards for hidden gems. Their originals flow seamlessly from this inspiration.… Read More »The Gin and Sonics

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 engagement are part of their trademark presence.

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!

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 Band

Veteran percussionist Chris Sandoval - who has most recently backed the Jimmys (and whose lengthy history includes backing Maria Muldaur and Tommy Castro - and two Grammy nominations) - was rushed to the hospital on Valentine's Day for emergency open heart surgery. As he recovers, the music community (with the support of the Wisconsin Blues… Read More »Chris Sandoval Benefit

Advance tickets now available: https://www.clover.com/online-ordering/red-rooster-madison The Canadian blues ingenue turned Texas axe slinger brings over 35 years of professional talent to the Red Rooster stage! No openers - just Sue and her band for one extended set!  

Green Bay native Billy Flynn is one of blues music's top go-to guitarists, with well over 100 releases on which he's contributed. One of these - the soundtrack to "Cadillac Records" (loosely based on Chess Records) - earned Grammy Awards for Flynn. He regularly extends beyond blues to another musical passion - the guitar instrumentals… Read More »Billy Flynn & Friends

A fan favorite returns to host the Red Rooster Blues Jam on April 18th as Andy Smith steps back on the stage! His exceptional vocals are a warm complement to his harp instrumentation - come early for best seating!

With a blend of western swing, hillbilly jump, and classic country, Milwaukee's Best Westerns keep the vintage western sounds from collecting dust. Under the occasional direction of doghouse bassist Mark Hembree (previously of the Western Box Turtles and Bill Monroe - yes, THAT BILL MONROE), the group's veterans exude joy in each and every downbeat.

They'rrreee Baaaack! Come to the Red Rooster and brace yourself for a 300mph ride on the front-bumper of Circus -- the greatest hard rock sideshow, melting faces, making eardrums bleed, and taking you back to the high-energy shenanigans of 1987!

After August is made up of former members of The Getaway Drivers, an award-winning Madison band who performed and recorded their special brand of original music for 15 years. The band plays rock music with folk influences and features Greg Thornburg on guitar. With rich and layered harmonies, they have been compared across a vast… Read More »After August w/ Mark Adkins

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!