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Dana Perry CD Release Party (with Cousin Round & Uncle Jim) – $7
Dana Perry CD Release Party (with Cousin Round & Uncle Jim) – $7
"Now & Again" ALBUM RELEASE SHOW! Join me in celebrating the release of my new album! I'm playing with the full band - Jenna Joanis on drums, Dan Kennedy on bass, Kelly Hepper on harmonies, and special guest Matthew Lesniak on lead guitar. We'll also have full sets from two of my absolute favorite Madison… Read More »Dana Perry CD Release Party (with Cousin Round & Uncle Jim) – $7
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Drag Bingo
Drag Bingo
Madison’s premier drag queen bingo hostess, Bianca Lynn Breeze, will be calling bingo and celebrating Pride Month with us. Feel free to bring your own dauber or you can purchase one from Miss Bianca. A portion of the proceeds will go to local charities supporting LGBTQ communities. Tickets are $15 - https://www.clover.com/online-ordering/red-rooster-madison RED ROOSTER: redroostermadison.com
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Trivia
Trivia
Join us for music trivia night at the Rooster! Rules: • No cheating! The use of phones and other devices to look up answers or to “phone a friend” are not permitted. If you must use your phone, please do so after your answer has been turned in or come up to the host table… Read More »Trivia
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Ryan McGrath Band – $10
Ryan McGrath Band – $10
Life changing, family-friendly music with influences of Blues, Country, and Rock.
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Glenn Davis, King B, and Westside Andy – $12
Glenn Davis, King B, and Westside Andy – $12
Join us for a wonderful night of Blues with some of the most talented artists in our region. Glenn Davis and his son, Ben Meine, will be joined by Westside Andy for a spectacular show. Doors open at 5 and music begins at 8 pm. redroostermadison.com
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Yates McKendree – $12
Yates McKendree – $12
Catch Grammy award winning blues artist Yates McKendree for the first time in WI on Sunday, April 2!
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Dan Lepien
Dan Lepien
Dan Lepien's musical inspiration is nestled between the 1970's Outlaw Country movement and the early 90's neo-traditional country wave. A native of Sauk City, Wisconsin, Dan has spent the last 4 years performing in the Midwest and Nashville as well as recording in Nashville with a multi-Grammy award winning team of producers and studio musicians,… Read More »Dan Lepien
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Jonny T-Bird & the MPs
Jonny T-Bird & the MPs
We return to Madison's home of the blues aka Red Rooster (2513 Seiferth Rd.) on Wednesday April 5th! Celebrating the birthdays of both Jonny T-Bird & Cadillac Craig! A show you do not want to miss!
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Blues Jam – Usual Suspects as host band
Blues Jam – Usual Suspects as host band
e host a Blues Jam nearly every Thursday. Musician sign-ups begin at 7 and continue all night. House band starts at 8 and jammers invited up soon afterward. All playing levels welcome.
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Lady Laughs Comedy Graduation Showcase
Lady Laughs Comedy Graduation Showcase
We are launching a new round of funny humans on to Madison! Join us for our Student Graduation Showcase with 4 stand up comedians and our 7 Improv Students! This show will be so much fun! Come celebrate these students accomplishments!
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Foo Foo Dolls
Foo Foo Dolls
The Foo Foo Dolls are Wisconsin’s new 90’s alternative rock cover band. Featuring songs from Nirvana, Green Day, STP & more. RED ROOSTER: redroostermadison.com
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Stefan Geisinger Band
Stefan Geisinger Band
Live music on a Tuesday night?! Yup! Come enjoy a night of blues music with us! Guaranteed to be a rockin’ blues time.
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Funk Night with V.I.P. LIVE
Funk Night with V.I.P. LIVE
Come on out April 12th to get down and get funky with Victor Reid and V.I.P.
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Backyard Fundraiser with the Mannish Boys -$10
Backyard Fundraiser with the Mannish Boys -$10
Join us for a wonderful night of Blues with the Mannish Boys. All the proceeds from the cover at the door and drink sales will go to helping us with our renovations for our backyard and parking lot. Doors open at 5 and music starts at 8 pm. You can donate here: https://gofund.me/bc93be46 We here… Read More »Backyard Fundraiser with the Mannish Boys -$10
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Elizabeth Mary + Paul Schluter Band – $10
Elizabeth Mary + Paul Schluter Band – $10
Dynamic power couple, Elizabeth Mary and Paul Schluter combine country and rock n roll for a high energy show.
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Celebrating the Life of Jen Ruh
Celebrating the Life of Jen Ruh
Come join us in celebrating the life of our dear friend, Jen Ruh, being held at the Red Rooster, Sunday, April 16th from noon-3:45. The day will feature live music from Madison artists, including an open jam. We are pulling together items for a Silent Auction, to benefit her children and final funeral costs, and… Read More »Celebrating the Life of Jen Ruh
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Candy Cigarette
Candy Cigarette
Southern influenced blues rock for your Wednesday night! Bio: Formed in 2019 by then 10 year old identical twins Isaac and Lucas Deitz, Candy Cigarette has taken sonic cues from bands as diverse as Black Sabbath and Rival Sons to The Allman Brothers and Blackberry Smoke. After self-releasing their quarantine fueled debut EP in 2021… Read More »Candy Cigarette
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Frank Martin Busch & the Names
Frank Martin Busch & the Names
Frank Busch grew up on a farm outside the rural community of Cuba City, Wisconsin. The youngest of seven children in a musical family, Frank began reluctantly playing music on saxophone and drums, even playing a few shows with his fathers Big Band Orchestra. It wasn’t until he left the small town for The University… Read More »Frank Martin Busch & the Names
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John Primer – $15
John Primer – $15
John Primer has undisputedly helped build the sound and style of Chicago blues as we know it today. The echos of tradition bellowing from the birthplaces he played such as: Maxwell Street, Theresa's, Checkerboard and Rosa's Lounges, pulse from every chord in his fingers today. John Primer is a Chicago Blues Living Legend. https://www.johnprimerblues.com/ Red… Read More »John Primer – $15
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One Year Anniversary Party with Altered Five – $15
One Year Anniversary Party with Altered Five – $15
Come help us celebrate our one year anniversary with one of our favorite Blues bands in Wisconsin - Altered Five! We'll have food & drink specials and plenty of soulful music to fill the dance floor all night long. Doors open at 5 and we suggest you arrive early for a good spot. Altered Five… Read More »One Year Anniversary Party with Altered Five – $15
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Tent Show Troubadours
Tent Show Troubadours
Tent Show Troubadours will perform originals and some of their favorite covers at Red Rooster on Sunday, April 23, 3-6 p.m. Great food and fun that will keep your toes tapping!
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Trivia – Music
Trivia – Music
Join us for trivia night at the Rooster! Rules: • No cheating! The use of phones and other devices to look up answers or to “phone a friend” are not permitted. If you must use your phone, please do so after your answer has been turned in or come up to the host table where… Read More »Trivia – Music
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Brandon Santini – $15
Brandon Santini – $15
Doors at 5 and show at 8. Cover is $15. There are many different opinions as to what the future of the blues harmonica will be. International touring vocalist and harmonica player Brandon Santini is undeniably a worthy player to keep an eye on as the latest surge of young blues artists leave their footprint… Read More »Brandon Santini – $15
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Circus! – $10
Circus! – $10
Come to the Red Rooster and take 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!
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Elizabeth Mary & Paul Schluter
Elizabeth Mary & Paul Schluter
Dynamic power couple, Elizabeth Mary and Paul Schluter combine country and rock n roll for a high energy show.
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Boot Scootin’ Burlesque
Boot Scootin’ Burlesque
Y'all! We partnered up with our friends over at The Red Rooster to bring to you a brand new production! BOOT SCOOTIN' BURLESQUE is our brand new bi-monthly Country Burlesque show ! Come dressed in your best country western git up as we line dance the night away! Doors: 7PM/Show: 8PM $10 This is a… Read More »Boot Scootin’ Burlesque
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Live Country Band Karaoke
Live Country Band Karaoke
Join us, for our first ever Live Country Band Karaoke! That's right! You can join The Ramble live onstage! Hosted by Red Rooster and MC'd by Matthew James (aka Karaoke Matt), this is an event you don't want to miss, whether you want to sing onstage or just sing along. Sign up begins Mon, April… Read More »Live Country Band Karaoke
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Lizzi Neal Band
Lizzi Neal Band
Lizzi Neal Band takes decades of combined experience and love of all genres to create a paralyzing contemporary blues sound. Influenced at an early age by blues, soul and jazz, powerhouse Lizzi Neal displays mad-ranging vocals and the ability to co-write songs with Dave Neal that range from a witty, upbeat jazzy number to a… Read More »Lizzi Neal Band
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Harper and Midwest Kind – $15
Harper and Midwest Kind – $15
Harper and Midwest Kind:- Award winning Roots/Blues & World music. 8pm $15 Ticket **14 x Awards in 4 Countries including a Gold Record!!!! Award winning Australian singer/ songwriter/ virtuoso harmonica player "Peter D. Harper", now based in Detroit, Michigan, USA creates a heady mix of roots music through his creative use of the harmonica, and… Read More »Harper and Midwest Kind – $15