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The distinctive brand of Americana performed by Don't Spook The Horse grows from twisting ancient folk songs and newer deep-cut covers and blending them with carefully crafted originals, all with… Read More »Don’t Spook the Horse

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

Dyer Davis is an American singer/guitarist, who released his debut album for WildRoots Records in February. He spent the last 8 years of his young life as a rock artist,… Read More »Dyer Davis Group

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… Read More »Live Band Karaoke with Fringe Field

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

Guitarist and multi-instrumentalist Cody James' warm, fuzzy blanket of pop and rock is supported by satin sheets of jazz and blues and topped with Midwestern-tinged pillows. Joined by Daniel Nonweiler… Read More »Cody James Trio

Lauren Podjun was born from the fresh waters of Lake Michigan and raised in the windy mountain ranges of Wyoming. The natural world surrounded her as she grew, teaching her… Read More »Lauren Podjun

Welcome to the Marigold Motel! While staying with us you will take in sweet notes of Midwest Surf Rock and hints of Jangle Pop with influences from 1960s British Psychedelia… Read More »Marigold Motel, Gentle Brontosaurus

"Doug is a ferocious guitarist, fiery but clean, with a crisp, clear tone reminiscent of Charlie Christian's style." - Grant Britt, Blues Music Magazine Eastside Detroit native Doug Deming, now… Read More »Doug Deming and The Jewel Tones

Mad City Funk plays classic Funk with a purpose and style. This 9-piece ensemble is a true Madison staple and they are taking over the Red Rooster on Saturday, July… Read More »Mad City Funk

The music of John C. Van Orman & Adam Helwin blends textures and texts of antique and modern soundscapes, familiar enough to be warm and welcoming, adequately exotic to be fresh and surprising. Two… Read More »Van Orman and Helwin

Live band karaoke returns to the Red Rooster on Tuesday, July 9. Madison's '80's music veterans, the eMpTy Vees, will provide the backing - just pick your song from their… Read More »Live Band Karaoke with the eMpTy Vees

Harold "Fro" Davis is an eclectic guitarist who melds rhythm & blues, funk, rock, jazz, ambient and more into his music. Davis is a recent Madison transplant, who was previously… Read More »Harold “Fro” Davis

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

Up and coming blues artist Kyle Renfro brings a high energy blues rock guitar show. His setlist is a mix of high energy originals, and classic blues rock covers. Based… Read More »Kyle Renfro

Nostalgic Vibes and Down 2 Hearse bring the OG Maco: Let The Rage Begin to Madison and the Red Rooster on Saturday, July 13 with Special guests Kid Vibe and… Read More »OG Maco presented by Nostalgic Vibes/Down 2 Hearse

Sunday Funday matinee show featuring singer-songwriter Dan Maguire! With jazz undertones, and country hints, Dan's style celebrates life’s beauty or eases its edge. Showtime is 3-5p and cover is $8.… Read More »Dan Maguire

The Blues Party! has steadily grown a reputation for their wide variety of music, both originals and covers, sometimes fun and danceable, sometimes heavy and intense. They constantly incorporate other… Read More »The Blues Party

The Pendulum Hearts conjure up a hip-shaking, two-stepping cocktail of Western Swing, Honky Tonk, and Jazz Manouche. Whether they're at a swanky night club, a sweaty honky-tonk or a rowdy… Read More »Pendulum Hearts

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