Events

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 w/ Fringe Field

Jules lolyn of Jules and the Gems, Kris Sheehan of American Feedbag, and Tim Eddy of Lone Goat Rodeo get together for a songwriters round at the Red Rooster in… Read More »Songwriters Showcase feat. Jules lolyn, Kris Sheehan, & Tim Eddy

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 6 and continue all night. The… Read More »Blues Jam w/ The Usual Suspects

The eMpTy Vees are Madison's premier dance party band playing all your favorite 80's Synth Pop & rock favorites. This talented cast of musicians have been gracing the Red Rooster… Read More »The eMpTy Vees

Join us for an afternoon of Bingo to benefit Girls Rock Camp Madison! Musically themed prizes including concert tickets, gift cards, music memorabilia, a painted guitar and much, much more!… Read More »EARLY SHOW: BINGO Event In Support of Girls Rock Camp Madison (Fundraiser)

Joined together by a love of early swingin’ rock and roll, the Hungry Williams play music that puts a smile on your face and a spring in your step. Legendary… Read More »LATE SHOW: The Hungry Williams

The SoundBillies are a Madison based music group that primarily plays contemporary bluegrass/ roots music with many tunes from the blues genre. We are very excited to welcome them to… Read More »SoundBillies

PLUGG is an electrifying power trio, performing high-energy hit songs that span the decades from the ‘60’s thru the 2000’s. Come join this super fun band as they rock the… Read More »PLUGG

A contemporary neo-soul and jazz fusion quartet based in Madison, WI, Toyger (fka Bad Mustard) has performed at Jazz at 5, Bur Oak, Come Back In, Bos Meadery, Leopold's Books Bar… Read More »Toyger

Rocking audiences with a celebration of life's joys and trials, the Lower 5th shares their unique blend of Americana, which they simply call "Midwestern Soul". Their music drifts from charged… Read More »The Lower 5th, Corey Mathew Hart

Stefan Hillesheim is a German Native who moved to Los Angeles, California at age 27 to attend Musicians Institute (GIT) in Hollywood. Soon after his arrival, Stefan began to play… Read More »Tuesday-Bluesday feat. Stefan Hillesheim Blues

The Red Rooster Open Mic returns on Wednesday, January 29th at 7:00p with host Jack Tomlinson. Bring your talent to the stage and meet other like-minded artists! This can be… Read More »Open Mic hosted by Jack Tomlinson

The four members of the Beth Kille Band – Michael Mood (bass, backing vocals), Tony Kille (drums), Michael Tully (guitar, backing vocals) and Kille herself (guitar, mandolin, vocals) – have… Read More »Beth Kille Band

"There's nobody like Bryan Bielanski!" Acoustic rock & roll singer-songwriter Bryan Bielanski leaves a trail of high energy shows, catchy songs and smiling audiences all over the world with his… Read More »Bryan Bielanski, Eric Hagen

Madison, Wisconsin based funk band, RARE ELEMENT has developed a strong reputation for its high-intensity, live shows.  The band's highly talented 7-piece roster, including 3-piece horn section, bring massive energy to the… Read More »Rare Element

MATTHEW SKOLLER has been blowing his harmonica on the Chicago Blues scene since the mid 1980’s. Skoller made Chicago his home in 1987. Since then he has established  himself as… Read More »Matthew Skoller & Chicago Wind

Ivy Ford returns to the Red Rooster on Friday, February 14th for a night of energetic blues, R&B, and soul music. Known as The Blues Kitten, Ivy Ford will serve… Read More »Ivy Ford

For The Steepwater Band, the music life is a calling and not some stupid costume one puts on to shake loose gold, fame, and groupies. In a land of caricatures,… Read More »The Steepwater Band

After August is a Madison WI band playing original independent rock featuring singer-songwriters Bob Manor, Dan Kennedy, and Sheila Shigley, guitarist Greg Thornburg, and drummer/percussionist Pete Schmeling, all formerly of… Read More »After August, Golden Joining, Maiima