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Gin, Chocolate, & Bottle Rockets w/ Cathy Couture
Gin, Chocolate, & Bottle Rockets w/ Cathy Couture
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
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Blues Jam featuring The Usual Suspects
Blues Jam featuring The Usual Suspects
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!
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Chicago Blues Angels featuring Mondo Cortez
Chicago Blues Angels featuring Mondo Cortez
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
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Mark Croft Band
Mark Croft Band
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
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The Gin and Sonics
The Gin and Sonics
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
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Cork ‘n Bottle String Band
Cork ‘n Bottle String Band
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.
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Tate’s Blues Jam
Tate’s Blues Jam
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!
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The Blue Olives
The Blue Olives
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 break into the spring season! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCEMvVJ_5ng
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Paul Filipowicz Band
Paul Filipowicz Band
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
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Chris Sandoval Benefit
Chris Sandoval Benefit
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
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Sue Foley
Sue Foley
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!
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Billy Flynn & Friends
Billy Flynn & Friends
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
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Blues Jam – Hosted by Andy Smith
Blues Jam – Hosted by Andy Smith
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!
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Best Westerns
Best Westerns
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.
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After August w/ Mark Adkins
After August w/ Mark Adkins
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
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’80’s Live Band Karaoke with the eMpTy Vees
’80’s Live Band Karaoke with the eMpTy Vees
Following last month's fun night of '90's live band karaoke, let's set the Way Back Machine to the decade where video killed the radio stars! Madison's '80's music veterans, the eMpTy Vees, will provide the backing - just pick your song from their list - and live out your best fantasies! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umldTWq6Whg
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Country Jam featuring the Cock-A-Doodle Dudes
Country Jam featuring the Cock-A-Doodle Dudes
The Red Rooster All-Star Country Jam returns on April 24th - this time, with the host band of the past several months fledging into a new feathered entity - the Cock-A-Doodle Dudes! Bring you own band to share three or four songs, or come with an instrument and join others for an impromptu collaborative session!… Read More »Country Jam featuring the Cock-A-Doodle Dudes
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Tate’s Blues Jam
Tate’s Blues Jam
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!
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Kinda Fonda Wanda w/ The Broken Boards
Kinda Fonda Wanda w/ The Broken Boards
“Holy cats, Amanda White has a voice that is glorious and a heart full of passion for Wanda Jackson. And Alan Subola is beyond words on guitar. ...an amazing evening.” — Minneapolis StarTribune Pick Six
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Nick Moss Band
Nick Moss Band
Authenticity has never been a problem for Alligator recording artist Nick Moss, who first made a name for himself playing bass for bluesman Jimmy “Fast Fingers” Dawkins. Dawkins encouraged Nick to unleash his fire and passion. From there, Moss was chosen by Willie “Big Eyes” Smith to join his Legendary Blues Band, but Smith insisted… Read More »Nick Moss Band
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TazzBash 3.0
TazzBash 3.0
GET READY TO ROCK. TazzBash 3.0 is a music festival in honor of Shannon Reed. The event was created by brother and longtime Madison music scenester Trevor Reed and is a fundraiser for Music Makes a Difference. Appearances by (listed headliner to opener): Rogue Rat - facebook.com/roguerat Electromag - facebook.com/electromagband King Cobra - facebook.com/kingcobra454 Peacemaker… Read More »TazzBash 3.0