Events

We are excited to announce the beginning of the Red Rooster Open Mic on Tuesday, June 11 with host Dan Plourde. We've had many inquiries about this so we figured let's give it a shot and see what kind of great undiscovered talent there is in Madison. This can be music, comedy, poetry, you name… Read More »Red Rooster Open Mic hosted by Dan Plourde

The Dirty Pretty (Jeaniee Dee, guitar; Mike Christenson, drums) is a homocore rock duo. Also described as noise, math, punk rock. A Bear and a Non-Binary on a queer-positive punk rock adventure. On a regional tour in June, their high-energy show is sure to captivate audiences everywhere they go. Wasabi Neon is a hodgepodge of… Read More »The Dirty Pretty, Wasabi Neon, Grindge

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!

The John Masino Band hails from Madison, Wisconsin and has won innumerable music awards for their distinctive rock sound! The current 4 piece line-up features guitarist/vocalist/songwriter, John Masino, an inimitable Midwest music veteran, and former CBS Nemperor Records recording artist. On lead vocals is one the Midwest's top vocalist's, the incomparable Bobby Duncanson. And featuring a powerful,… Read More »John Masino Band

Into The Void hosted by TheRealTaco will be a night to party at The Red Rooster.  We hope you’re ready for a night of Hip-Hop and Rap! Come support some of Madison’s favorite local/regional acts on the Red Rooster stage.   https://www.facebook.com/events/994267241682089

Chicago Blues from the barbecue circuit. Check out Old Black Joe on vocals and guitar, Gravedigger Jones on keys, Stan Gregory on bass and AB on lead. Coming live to the Red Rooster on Tuesday, June 18th from 7-9p. Don't miss it!

Join us as Cathy Couture celebrates the release of her second album "Amazing." Cathy will be backed by Dan Kennedy on bass, Jenna Joanis on drums and Beth Kille on guitar. Dan Kennedy will do an opening set of his tunes, followed by Cathy's music, then the night will end with a celebration of various… Read More »Cathy Couture Album Release Party; Dan Kennedy, Jenna Joanis, Beth Kille

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!

M Shays: Atmospheric indie-pop based in Madison, WI and formed by singer/songwriter/producer Meggie Shays Gilfillan. Meggie's expansive voice enchants while her spectacular piano skills dazzle. Initially a solo act, M Shays is now a full band ordeal! She's moved from moody indie-folk into more uplifting indie-rock/art-pop territory akin to AURORA, Kate Bush and Regina Spektor.… Read More »M Shays with special guest BingBong

The Red Rooster is honored to welcome the return of  Grammy Nominated John Primer to our stage. The recent recipient of the 2023 Living Blues Critics’ Poll Award for Blues Artist of the Year, John Primer regularly plays to a full house here in Madison. John Primer has undisputedly helped build the sound and style… Read More »John Primer and The Real Deal Blues Band

Since its inception in 2019, Candy Cigarette has been bringing a unique blend of blues and straight-up rock n' roll to audiences across their home state of Wisconsin and beyond - playing shows at the the Genesse Theatre, Turner Hall Ballroom, the High Noon Saloon, Blues from the Top Music Festival, Summerfest, The Miramar Theatre… Read More »Candy Cigarette

MikelParis is the O.A.R. keyboardist, a solo artist, Stomp alumnus, live-streamer and filmmaker who is bringing his unique brand of Rock music to the Red Rooster on Tuesday, June 25th. In 2007, MP recorded, produced, and released his first album, Flow. In 2013, he recorded, produced, and released his second album, HIHOWAREYA, VOl.1. Beginning in… Read More »MikelParis of O.A.R. wsg/ Kevin Wypiszynski

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 plenty of space for improvisation. Simple is beautiful. Each voice contributes equally to the band’s wooden mélange. Singer/guitarist David Heuring (The Resistance, The North Westerns)… 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 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!

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, recently departing from the band Rubber Soul Child. Now at 23 he has returned to the music that first inspired him to become a musician.… 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 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

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 the dance floor to get your summer off to a great start! https://www.facebook.com/events/1006635504209827 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCEMvVJ_5ng

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 on bass and Ryan Thomas on drums, the trio lays in a tasty bed of insightful songwriting that searches for the new and unexpected. https://www.facebook.com/events/1663757534425780

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 to listen to the songs the trees sang. When instruments started raining from the sky, she didn’t hesitate to pick them up and learn their… 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 and Americana. Marigold Motel originates from Madison, WI. Enjoy a spectrum of harmonies from vocalist Bella Newman and thundering bassist Weston Broske; Harrison-esque lead guitar… Read More »Marigold Motel, Gentle Brontosaurus