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Cody James Trio
Cody James Trio
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
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Lauren Podjun
Lauren Podjun
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
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Marigold Motel, Gentle Brontosaurus
Marigold Motel, Gentle Brontosaurus
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
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Doug Deming and The Jewel Tones
Doug Deming and The Jewel Tones
"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 hailing from Florida’s Gulf Coast, has garnered widespread attention for his deft guitar work and memorable songwriting. With a nod to the likes of T-Bone… Read More »Doug Deming and The Jewel Tones
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Mad City Funk
Mad City Funk
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 6th from 8-11p. Get your boogie shoes on and prepare yourself for a great time! RED ROOSTER: redroostermadison.com https://www.facebook.com/events/1530333190909731
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Van Orman and Helwin
Van Orman and Helwin
The music of John C. Van Orman & Adam Helwin blends textures and texts of antique and modern soundscapes, familiar enough to be warm and welcoming, adequately exotic to be fresh and surprising. Two singers accompanying themselves on guitars, harmonium, gourd banjo, concertina, hurdy-gurdy, and other instruments, they share traditional and contemporary songs of a world populated by cowboys,… Read More »Van Orman and Helwin
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Live Band Karaoke with the eMpTy Vees
Live Band Karaoke with the eMpTy Vees
Live band karaoke returns to the Red Rooster on Tuesday, July 9. 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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Harold “Fro” Davis
Harold “Fro” Davis
Harold "Fro" Davis is an eclectic guitarist who melds rhythm & blues, funk, rock, jazz, ambient and more into his music. Davis is a recent Madison transplant, who was previously active in the New York music scene for 20 years. He has released four instrumental albums: On Your Mark, Get Set … Fro!, The Paisley Album,… Read More »Harold “Fro” Davis
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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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Kyle Renfro
Kyle Renfro
Up and coming blues artist Kyle Renfro brings a high energy blues rock guitar show. His setlist is a mix of high energy originals, and classic blues rock covers. Based in La Crosse, WI, Kyle is expanding out as far as he can reach with his newly revamped trio, featuring local powerhouse players Dave Orr… Read More »Kyle Renfro
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OG Maco presented by Nostalgic Vibes/Down 2 Hearse
OG Maco presented by Nostalgic Vibes/Down 2 Hearse
Nostalgic Vibes and Down 2 Hearse bring the OG Maco: Let The Rage Begin to Madison and the Red Rooster on Saturday, July 13 with Special guests Kid Vibe and Poppaperc. Also featuring Reces Aura, Reverse Playback, Ayo Keyz and Willy Bandz, Devin Griffin, Xavierene, TheRealTaco, and Dubb Saq.
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Dan Maguire
Dan Maguire
Sunday Funday matinee show featuring singer-songwriter Dan Maguire! With jazz undertones, and country hints, Dan's style celebrates life’s beauty or eases its edge. Showtime is 3-5p and cover is $8. Joins us for some fun!
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The Blues Party
The Blues Party
The Blues Party! has steadily grown a reputation for their wide variety of music, both originals and covers, sometimes fun and danceable, sometimes heavy and intense. They constantly incorporate other styles into their sound, along with plenty of gritty guitar licks and thick vocal harmonies, and back it up with a rock solid rhythm section. The Blues Party!… Read More »The Blues Party
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Pendulum Hearts
Pendulum Hearts
The Pendulum Hearts conjure up a hip-shaking, two-stepping cocktail of Western Swing, Honky Tonk, and Jazz Manouche. Whether they're at a swanky night club, a sweaty honky-tonk or a rowdy backyard barn dance, the band pour their souls into every single performance each and every night.
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Blues Jam with The Usual Suspects
Blues Jam with 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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Birddog Blues Band
Birddog Blues Band
Featuring 2023 MAMA Blues Performer of The Year, Mel Ford, with Tom McCarty on bass & vocals, Joel Brantmeier working the drums and Ken Olufs driving the harp and vocals! Join us and see why we're also..... 2023 MAMA Cover Band of The Year!
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Nick Moss Band
Nick Moss Band
Nick Moss has been recognized as one the great guitarists of his generation, garnering accolades from Buddy Guy and praise from Jambase, Relix, and Gratefulweb.com among many others. His recording career spans decades and his albums are staples at blues radio outlets worldwide, and are now in rotation at stations with jam and rock formats. Nick Moss… Read More »Nick Moss Band
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Soul Impressions
Soul Impressions
The Soul Impressions are an organ trio that performs and honors the vibrant and colorful African American pop/soul music from the 60s & 70s. The group performs original arrangements and reimaginings of recognizable classics by artists like Roberta Flack, Stevie Wonder, Curtis Mayfield and Marvin Gaye. Our mission is to provide a highly interactive artistic… Read More »Soul Impressions
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Ivy Ford
Ivy Ford
Ivy Ford returns to the Red Rooster on Tuesday, July 23rd for a night of energetic blues, R&B, and soul music. Known as The Blues Kitten, Ivy Ford will serve up an experience of music to soothe your soul & fill your heart... As a multi-instrumentalist including electric guitar, she performs song selections from not… Read More »Ivy Ford
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The Buttermilk 3
The Buttermilk 3
The Buttermilk 3 is a musical duo (don’t let the name fool you) that love performing contemporary, acoustic interpretations of classic songs from the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s. Audiences love hearing classic songs set within an acoustic setting of guitar, bass and two vocals. We're not overwhelmingly loud so the audience can still enjoy conversation… Read More »The Buttermilk 3
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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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Greg Thornburg – FREE SHOW!
Greg Thornburg – FREE SHOW!
While the guitar was his first instrument, Greg Thornburg has spent most of his adult life as a drummer and percussionist. Those earliest influences never left him, however, and with the releases of his 2 CDs "Kaleidoscope" and "Hook Echo", he's rededicated himself to his original muse. Greg's affinity for rhythm, bass lines, and distinctive… Read More »Greg Thornburg – FREE SHOW!
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Alex Williams, Tylor and The Train Robbers
Alex Williams, Tylor and The Train Robbers
Raised in Pendleton, Indiana, Alex Williams grew up assuming he’d follow his father into criminal justice – but was laying down the law onstage by high school. It was actually his dad who encouraged his early songwriting, Williams says, and fusing hard hitting heavy metal with guitar-driven rock with a deep-beyond-his-years baritone, he was soon gigging… Read More »Alex Williams, Tylor and The Train Robbers
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Ill Omen, Ex Cathedra, Egodeath
Ill Omen, Ex Cathedra, Egodeath
We've got a triple-play coming at you for our Sunday matinee show on July 28th starting with Madison's own thrash metal heroes, Egodeath, getting the show off the ground. Up next, founded in 2019 out of St Louis Missouri, Ex Cathedra crafts ultra-technical thrash metal with a sci-fi twist. Their music features elements of classic… Read More »Ill Omen, Ex Cathedra, Egodeath
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Red Rooster Open Mic hosted by Jack Tomlinson
Red Rooster Open Mic hosted by Jack Tomlinson
The Red Rooster Open Mic returns on Tuesday, July 30 at 7:00p with host Jack Tomlinson. 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 it, as long as it… Read More »Red Rooster Open Mic hosted by Jack Tomlinson
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Blues Jam with The Usual Suspects
Blues Jam with 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 »Blues Jam with The Usual Suspects
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Mother Material, The Also-Rans, After August
Mother Material, The Also-Rans, After August
A classic 3-band rock bill!! And these 3 local bands make this a special one! Three bands that all share one thing in common. Can you guess? If you know,… Read More »Mother Material, The Also-Rans, After August
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Tall Paul & The Naughty Cats
Tall Paul & The Naughty Cats
Tall Paul & The Naughty Cats packed the house on a Sunday in June, so we're bringing 'em back on Saturday, August 3rd for another evening of rockin' blues at… Read More »Tall Paul & The Naughty Cats