Events

Introducing Mood Medication, your prescription for high-energy alternative pop punk tunes. Drawing inspiration from the iconic sounds of bands like blink-182, green day, all time low, etc, this young trio delivers a contagious blend of nostalgia and modern flair. Their repertoire spans energetic covers from the 2000s alongside their own originals, each infused with their… Read More »Mood Medication

Cedar County Cobras arrive with a collection of instruments to play boot-stompin' music that has been described as contagious, acoustic rockabilly, dancing bluegrass, or brand new old-time country with the gritty sound of soulful blues.

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!

It's a rare opportunity to catch one of the top blues bands - and bass guitarists - from the Pacific Northwest! Lisa Mann's decades-long career continues to earn her recognition, building on her 2014 Blues Blast Awards Sean Costello Rising Star Award, her 2015 and 2016 Blues Music Awards as top bass guitar instrumentalist, the… Read More »Lisa Mann Band w/ Tony Kannen & the Sound Garden Crew

"Small-town road warrior" Jake Simon, a 25 year old originally from central IA, made his debut to country radio with "I Still Think About You" hitting as a Top 40 single on the Music Row Country Breakout chart. Peaking at #26, the debut single is just the start of his young career. He followed that… Read More »Jake Simon

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 Midwest drummer and leader John Carr has assembled a group of like-minded R&B gurus who deliver the goods. Lead singer Kelli Gonzalez belts it out… Read More »The Hungry Williams

So you wanna be a rock and roll star? Head on down to the Red Rooster for Live Band Karaoke! 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 Vedder,… Read More »Live Karaoke by Fringe Field

This is Gary is a four-piece vintage rock and alt country outfit based in Madison, Wisconsin. Taking influences from all over the musical landscape, This is Gary’s natural habitat is your fun uncle’s garage, where Doug Sahm and Pure Prairie League commingle with Badfinger and Son Volt. Offering a mix of originals and covers with… Read More »This Is Gary

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!

Alex Wilson’s stinging blues guitar and husky vocals provide the power for his trademark power trio – typically featuring other members of the Wilson family! His album “Tell Me Why” has been released on “Rathskeller Records”. Playing 150+ shows annually for the last two decades, this musician is a force to be reckoned with. Catch… Read More »Alex Wilson Band

With a mic in hand and a wit that's razor-sharp, Lisa Quam has captured the hearts of audiences with her unique blend of wit, charm, observational humor, fearless storytelling, and relatable anecdotes, audiences are left in stitches.  Lisa's stage presence is a masterclass in laughter. Breaking barriers in a traditionally male-dominated industry, she's an inspiration to… Read More »Quamedy – Lisa Quam and Comedians

Sunday funday with live music from a fresh new band doing a mix of Chicago blues, West Coast Blues with some Latin surprises featuring Tall Paul on harmonica and vocals.

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… 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… Read More »Marigold Motel, Gentle Brontosaurus

"Doug is a ferocious guitarist, fiery but clean, with a crisp, clear tone reminiscent of Charlie Christian's style." - Grant Britt, Blues Music Magazine Eastside Detroit native Doug Deming, now… Read More »Doug Deming and The Jewel Tones

Mad City Funk plays classic Funk with a purpose and style. This 9-piece ensemble is a true Madison staple and they are taking over the Red Rooster on Saturday, July… Read More »Mad City Funk