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Charlieboy with Big Delicious
Charlieboy with Big Delicious
Enjoy a Sunday of new music from young regional bands, featuring La Crosse's Charlieboy, with Big Delicious from Minneapolis! The ensemble of Charlieboy performs a lushly minimal take on sunshine pop, with accents of psychedelia. Earlier in 2023, they were one of the featured bands at Madison's Atwood Fest. Following up on their full-length release,… Read More »Charlieboy with Big Delicious
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Mad City Radiators
Mad City Radiators
Here's a nice mid-week show to boost your energy! The Mad City Radiators are a potent, family-friendly cover band that plays classic rock from the '60s to the '90s. They've been featured at several outdoor events this summer in communities throughout the region.
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Trivia Night with Tricia
Trivia Night with Tricia
Trivia Time strikes at the Red Rooster on October 5th with Tricia and her skillfully crafted array of stumpers! Bring your own team, or create one with others that evening at the Rooster! The Blues Jam immediately follows Trivia.
Thursday Blues Jam – The Usual Suspects
Thursday Blues Jam – 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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Ivy Ford
Ivy Ford
With a balanced complement of resonant and soulful vocals, taut guitar instrumentation, and introspective songwriting, Ivy Ford has developed into one of the brightest young performers on the Chicago blues stages. Recently, she was a featured performer at the Marquette (Michigan) Blues Festival, and in a special City of Chicago event next to the former… Read More »Ivy Ford
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Foo Foo Dolls
Foo Foo Dolls
Do you want to rock and roll all night? And party every day? Then you'll want to join the chorus for that and all your other favorite '80's and '90's sing-along rock anthems as the Foo Foo Dolls return to the Rooster!
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Yates McKendree Band
Yates McKendree Band
SPECIAL LATE ADDITION -- ADVANCE TICKETS AVAILABLE! https://www.clover.com/online-ordering/red-rooster-madison Several months ago when YATES MCKENDREE and his band (including his talented father Kevin on keys) played the Red Rooster, we were absolutely gobsmacked by the echoes of the talented guitarists from the past two generations he referenced in his instrumentation. Hollywood Fats. Rick Holmstrom. Nick Curran.… Read More »Yates McKendree Band
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Karaoke with Tricia!!
Karaoke with Tricia!!
Special early show - 7 PM! Karaoke at the Red Rooster resumes this fall, as Tricia brings her 50,000-song library of material - covering all genres and eras of music! Join your friends for a sing-along - or belt out your own personal anthem!
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The Also-Rans with Dogtown Hollow
The Also-Rans with Dogtown Hollow
Red Rooster presents a night of new Americana music with two new bands packed to the brim with Madison music veterans - The Also-Rans and Dogtown Hollow. The Also-Rans debuted at Red Rooster in January 2023. Four veterans of the music scene bring all their talents and experience to bear, creating a sound that encompasses… Read More »The Also-Rans with Dogtown Hollow
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Blues Jam with Tate
Blues Jam with Tate
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! The house band starts at 8 and jammers are invited up soon afterward. All playing levels are welcome!
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TheRealTaco & Nostalgic Vibes Present: Friday The 13th
TheRealTaco & Nostalgic Vibes Present: Friday The 13th
It's an evening of floetry and rhyme, spoken word and beats as TheRealTaco and Kid Vibe (Boom Records/Down 2 Hearse) join forces to bring the region's young voices together for an evening at the Red Rooster. The lineup will include: TheRealTaco Big Savo Thamidcitykid Chas Obscure Dustin Warbear TG And more TBA!
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Brandon Santini
Brandon Santini
One of the favorites with the Red Rooster blues community, Brandon Santini continues to develop into one of the contemporary stalwarts of blues harmonica. His easy-going stage presence, fluid lyrics, and audience interaction complement a fervent intensity in his instrumental phrasing and technique - often compared to James Cotton or Paul Butterfield. Joining Santini is… Read More »Brandon Santini
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Amanee Avery Band
Amanee Avery Band
New artist alert! Amanee Avery came to us identifying as "The Sax Chick." There's no question of her prowess on the sax - but she's so much more - a vibrant vocalist, instrumentalist, and composer who fluidly moves through contemporary R&B, contemporary blues, and hip hop. A performer since age 12, Avery has performed on… Read More »Amanee Avery Band
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Amanda B. Perry
Amanda B. Perry
Twin Cities based singer-songwriter Amanda B. Perry brings her songbook of original music to the Red Rooster in Madison, WI on Tuesday, October 17th, starting at 7:00 pm. Perry's rich, velveteen vocals soar through contemporary pop originals, full of emotion and dynamics. There's a clear theatric element that flows over the starkness of her piano… Read More »Amanda B. Perry
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Corey Layne (solo)
Corey Layne (solo)
Whatever genre you're drawn to, you know when you come across a good songwriter. Corey Layne is one of those presences. A third-generation musician from eastern Tennessee, Layne's bedrock is contemporary country without the cloying commercialism of Nashville hit factories. He ranges from introspective, soulful ballads to hard-driving outlaw rockers, keeping a tight rapport with… Read More »Corey Layne (solo)
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Trivia Night with Tricia!
Trivia Night with Tricia!
Catch Trivia Night every other Thursday, with Tricia and her skillfully crafted array of stumpers! Bring your own team, or create one with others that evening at the Rooster! The Blues Jam immediately follows Trivia.
Blues Jam with Andy Smith
Blues Jam with Andy Smith
The Red Rooster hosts a Blues Jam nearly every Thursday! This week's show will be hosted by Andy Smith. 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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Stefan Geisinger Band
Stefan Geisinger Band
If you're a fan of passionate guitar performance, look no further than the Red Rooster on Friday, October 20th for Eau Claire's Stefan Geisinger. In just a brief time, he has become one of the leading blues-rock guitarists in Western Wisconsin, matching powerful vocals with raw, dynamic instrumentation. He was featured at this year's Big… Read More »Stefan Geisinger Band
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CLOSED – PRIVATE EVENT
CLOSED – PRIVATE EVENT
The Red Rooster is closed to the public on Saturday, October 21 - but consider us for your future events!
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Eddie Clendening & the Blue Ribbon Boys with Grey DeLisle
Eddie Clendening & the Blue Ribbon Boys with Grey DeLisle
I am delighted to make the following statement: ELVIS IS COMING TO THE RED ROOSTER! And that's not hyperbole! Denver's Eddie Clendening has been a fixture in rockabilly circles since his teen years; around 2008, when the production "Million Dollar Quartet" (based on a historic night at Sun Records studios in 1956) made Broadway, Clendening… Read More »Eddie Clendening & the Blue Ribbon Boys with Grey DeLisle
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Drag Bingo with Bianca Lynn Breeze!
Drag Bingo with Bianca Lynn Breeze!
Join the ever-witty Bianca Lynn Breeze - Madison’s premier drag queen bingo hostess and Miss Gay Wisconsin US of A for 2023!! - as she returns to the Red Rooster for an evening of Drag Bingo! Feel free to bring your own dauber or you can purchase one from Miss Bianca. A portion of the… Read More »Drag Bingo with Bianca Lynn Breeze!
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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 players are encouraged!
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wht.rbbt.obj (White Rabbit Object) with Magic Conch
wht.rbbt.obj (White Rabbit Object) with Magic Conch
Chicago's wht.rbbt.obj (pronounced as "white rabbit object) is a cascade of sultry grunge noir rock, fronted by wife/husband duo River and Frank Rabbitte. Traveling in pursuit of this white rabbit is not a young girl's fairy tale, however. They've been featured across the Chicago area at clubs and festivals, and even on WGN TV. One of… Read More »wht.rbbt.obj (White Rabbit Object) with Magic Conch
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Lynda & the ZEROs
Lynda & the ZEROs
With powerhouse lead and backing vocals - and an instrumental punch that more than fills a venue - local favorites Lynda & the ZEROs are at the forefront of top area dance bands. Their upbeat repertoire covers classic Motown and funky soul to contemporary R&B and rock, bringing out the tail-shakin' in everyone. If you… Read More »Lynda & the ZEROs
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Erin Coburn
Erin Coburn
Advance tickets available - $10 - at https://www.clover.com/online-ordering/red-rooster-madison A couple of decades ago, Erin Coburn would have rightfully been identified as a "buzz" artist in the SXSW lineup. She has… Read More »Erin Coburn
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Halloween Karaoke Party with Tricia!
Halloween Karaoke Party with Tricia!
Join the Red Rooster's music maven, Tricia, for a wild evening of Halloween-themed karaoke - plus a costume contest with prizes!
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Miss Emily (solo)
Miss Emily (solo)
We seem to have a burst of talented musicians from Canada passing through the Red Rooster - add multi-instrumentalist/vocalist Miss Emily to that list! A performer for more than two… Read More »Miss Emily (solo)
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Trivia Night With Tricia!!
Trivia Night With Tricia!!
Catch Trivia Night every other Thursday, with Tricia and her skillfully crafted array of stumpers! Bring your own team, or create one with others that evening at the Rooster! The… Read More »Trivia Night With Tricia!!
Thursday Blues Jam – The Usual Suspects
Thursday Blues Jam – 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… Read More »Thursday Blues Jam – The Usual Suspects
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Six-Thirty Sharp
Six-Thirty Sharp
Six-Thirty Sharp represents the best of local community spirit and talent. They're McFarland's musical team - including teachers, administrators, and residents - sharing joy playing danceable soul, R&B, and funk… Read More »Six-Thirty Sharp
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The Steepwater Band
The Steepwater Band
Advance Tickets available! https://www.clover.com/online-ordering/red-rooster-madison One of the favorites at Berwyn's FitzGerald's Nightclub, The Steepwater Band embodies the melange of Americana, rock, singer-songwriters, and blues of that venerable venue. TSB… Read More »The Steepwater Band