Events

Sunday, September 1st, the Red Rooster is excited to welcome Up From The Skies, a Tribute to the music of Jimi Hendrix. “Besides the hits, I choose songs for our shows that I wish Jimi would have had the chance to play and develop more live”, says Dennis Shepherd, bandleader, guitarist and vocalist for Madison,… Read More »Up From The Skies: Jimi Hendrix Tribute

Come enjoy live music with Red Rooster & Girl Crush- A unique acoustic duo focused on smooth vocal harmonies and new twists on the classics you already love. Kayce (known for her stage presence and powerful vocals in the band 2am) has been writing music and playing guitar behind the scenes for many years. She… Read More »Girl Crush – Acoustic Duo

The Red Rooster Open Mic returns on Wednesday, September 4 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

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!

Moses Patrou is a singer and songwriter with a distinct and warm baritone voice that he compliments with his Hammond organ playing that seamlessly blends Blues, Soul, Country and Jazz, much like one might be accustomed to hearing in places like Memphis or New Orleans, creating a cozy atmosphere, sometimes subtle, sometimes exciting, always entertaining.… Read More »Moses Patrou, Johnny Chimes and the Natch’l Blues Band

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 dancer in everyone. If you saw them… Read More »Lynda and The ZEROs

Dogtown Hollow is a musical project based in Madison, WI, featuring a mix of Americana, Country, and roots-rock music. All songs are written and arranged by JT Spartz (vocals, guitars) with Mason Aumanstal (bass, vocals), Brian Bentley (drums) and Tim Haub (guitars, vocals). The band is busy promoting their new EP, "Rivers, Roads, & Bridges"… Read More »Dogtown Hollow

Laughter will be on full display at the Red Rooster with Sip N' Spit Comedy Night on Tuesday, September 10th presented by Oceans Freeze Productions. Hosted by Jimi C, this night of hilarity will have sets by Lewis Bee, Dre Loy, and John Freitag, as well as a musical performance by Ayo Dante. The show… Read More »Sip & Spit Comedy Night hosted by Lewis Bee

Ty Toomsen presents a traditional sound on genre blending Americana.  Hailing from the hills of Missouri, the music represents the common folk and working class, found in the heartland of America.  Being spoon fed doses of classic country and blues as a child Ty learned what it meant to write and sing a song with… Read More »Ty Toomsen & Friends, The Ramble Duo

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!

More than just a Chicago band, Gizzae is a musical tapestry woven from the diverse experiences of its members, hailing from across the globe. With over 35 years of grooving, they’ve earned Grammys, Chicago Music Awards, and shared stages with reggae royalty like Ziggy Marley, Rolling Stones, and Toots & the Maytals. Their musical journey… Read More »Gizzae

Roscoe Foster & The Rascal Theory will rock you, funk you, sing you the blues and make you groove til you drop. Hailing from beautiful hills of Baraboo, WI, these boys have been carving a sonic legacy across the region over the past few years with their unique sound and high energy shows.

If you wandered into a Kyra Gordon “House Concert” show, you’d be struck by the powerful vocals, deft touch on the keyboard, and command of the room. Watching her perform original songs with disarmingly personal lyrics, punctuated with spoken tales from her extensive travels, you’d feel the conviction of a singer, songwriter, and storyteller with… Read More »Kyra Gordon, Raquel Aleman

Live band karaoke returns to the Red Rooster on Tuesday, September 17th. 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

Turning Point is a good time Rock'N'Roll band playing a mix of original songs as well as covers from classic to alternative favorites.

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!

Petti Hendrix, born Deon Petty, is a creative force who masterfully fuses punk, rock, and hip-hop elements to carve out his unique place in the music scene. Growing up in Milwaukee, he learned to adapt to his environment, which allowed him to navigate and survive the realities which he lived in. His musical curiosity stemmed… Read More »Petti Hendrix w/ Charlieboy, Hooks

Layton is a fun, energetic, and loveable young comedian. His midwestern charm can appeal to all types of people. His mix of crowd work and material will have crowds feeling like they have known Layton for years.  From age 14-20 he was playing in bands and learning how to manage/promote live shows and tours. Then he… Read More »Comedy at the Red Rooster w/ Layton Flatt, Levi Light

Greg Volker and the River is a Minnesota-based rock-n-roll band inspired by the Alt-Country bands of the 90s, and American roots music. They are taking over the Red Rooster on Sunday, September 22nd for a matinee show from 3-5p. $10   https://www.facebook.com/events/471826675536405

In Plain Air is a Denver based rock trio. Their sound is a little psychedelic prog-rock, a little garage, funk, and everything else in the kitchen sink. It’s something for everyone. One thing for sure, they will make your jaws drop while enjoying their musical ride. In Plain Air -> https://www.facebook.com/inplainairband

Summoner's Circle is a six-piece theatrical metal band that blends elements of doom, death, black and progressive metal into what they refer to as simply Epic Metal. For the band, every song in an incantation, every live performance is a Summoning, and everything they do is tied intrinsically to the mythology they have created and… Read More »Summoner’s Circle, Abolishment of Flesh

The Red Rooster hosts a Blues Jam nearly every Thursday! This week’s show will be hosted by Dan Walkner Blues. 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! Dan Walkner has been fronting bands in Madison… Read More »Blues Jam with Dan Walkner

Formed in 1980, The EFFIGIES helped define the early Chicago punk sound and scene. They released a string of acclaimed EPs and LPs before disbanding in the late 80s.  Resurfacing a few times over the years, the band had just finished recording a new album when singer John Kezdy died in an accident in the… Read More »The Effigies, The Scratch-Offs

Illinois-based Brandon Santini radiates raw emotion and infectious energy to audiences worldwide. Born in the Piedmont region of North Carolina and raised on historic Beale Street in Memphis, Tennessee; Santini's profound connection to the blues & American roots music fuels his high-energy blend of traditional blues with a contemporary twist, earning him critical acclaim and… Read More »Brandon Santini

UltraViolet delivers a mix of high energy classic and modern hard rock that is sure to keep crowds hopping at every festival and club they perform. Featuring one of the finest female vocalists in the area, Gina Miers brings a voice that delivers power and versatility perfectly matched to the energy UltraViolet’s set list provides.… Read More »EARLY SHOW: UltraViolet

The Blues Disciples have been bringing their Blues to the people of the local clubs in the Milwaukee area and the Midwest region since 1990.  Founded by "Barefoot" Jimmy Schwarz with  the intent of remaining true to the influences of the Chicago electric  blues era of the '50's and 60's. Influenced initially by the likes… Read More »LATE SHOW: The Blues Disciples

Some say you have to be born with the blues to play the blues. That was the case when Milwaukee native Jon Neuberger was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome at an early age. Known as the mild form of the autism spectrum. However, that didn't stop Jon from picking up the guitar at the age of… Read More »Jonny T-Bird & The MPs

Come see what happens when Brooklyn, NY meets Lincoln, NE as troubadours Rick Fink and Mike Semrad meet in the mid-west for the Kindred Spirits Tour at the Red Rooster on Wednesday, October 2nd! Show is at 7p, $10 cover at the door. Mike Semrad, Sower Records artist, is a songwriter from Lincoln, Nebraska, who… Read More »Kindred Spirits Tour feat. Rick Fink and Mike Semrad

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!

Madison, Wisconsin based funk band, RARE ELEMENT has developed a strong reputation for its high-intensity, live shows.  The band's highly talented 7-piece roster, including 3-piece horn section, bring massive energy to the stage at each performance.  The band is influenced by classic funk artists such as Fred Wesley, The Meters, Clyde Stubblefield, and Herbie Hancock.  See for… Read More »Rare Element

The Cash Box Kings are bona fide blues royalty. Co-led by real-deal Chicago blues vocalist and songwriter Oscar Wilson and Madison, Wisconsin-based songwriter, harmonica giant and singer Joe Nosek, the band plays masterfully raw and unvarnished houserocking blues. Wilson’s huge, gritty vocals and Nosek’s powerhouse harmonica fuel their razor-sharp original songs. With their top shelf… Read More »Cash Box Kings