Events

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 6 and continue all night. The house band starts at 7 and jammers are invited up soon afterward. All playing levels are welcome. Stop in early for some great food before… Read More »Blues Jam w/ The Usual Suspects

The Red Rooster welcomes back one of Madison's most accomplished musical units, the Bill Roberts Combo, for a FREE, Friday happy-hour show! Shaped by jazz/blues stylings in the tradition of George Benson, Wes Montgomery, and Kenny Burrell, Roberts is a nuanced master of technique and dynamics. His veteran sidemen - many of whom have played… Read More »FREE Happy Hour Jazz with The Bill Roberts Combo

Brother Jefferson is fronted by singer, composer & entertainer Jeff Chapman, who has been performing live since the mid-1970’s. Including being involved in the tradition that is the St. Louis Blues music scene, Brother Jefferson’s music is best described as Americana Blues & Southern Soul. Brother Jefferson's songs tell the stories of the common man… Read More »Brother Jefferson Band

The Solution appears at Red Rooster for the very first time! The Solution combines your favorite rock radio hits, along with new original music, to create a unique, high-energy rock show experience. The Solution will satisfy your rock 'n' roll appetite and deliver much more! The Solution

Mo' Onions is a powerhouse tribute band dedicated to the timeless soul and instrumental brilliance of Booker T. & the MGs. With a rich mix of deep grooves, funky rhythms, and smooth melodies, Mo' Onions captures the essence of the legendary Stax Records house band that shaped the sound of soul, R&B, and blues. Mo'… Read More »Mo’ Onions

Brooklyn NY based singer/songwriter and Madison native Mark Hervey returns to celebrate the release of his 2nd full length solo album SHINE with former bandmates Tom Hanson and Tim Lang sitting in. His songs are influenced by the rock & roll he heard on the radio as a kid as well as the hymns he… Read More »Mark Hervey Album Release Show

Nick Dittmeier & the Sawdusters understand that to stay relevant, country and Americana—like any long-running musical genres—must be unceremoniously leveled from time to time. Blasted by a cold steel wrecking ball, and reassembled into new forms atop the rubble. And what better moment for a scheduled demolition than with all of planet Earth in a… Read More »Nick Dittmeier & The Sawdusters

Psychoswank is a rock band, playing Graham Cody's bluesy rock originals and deep cut covers, supporting their 2024 album, Superman. Featuring Dave Adler on Hammond organ, Graham on guitar and vocals, Kenny Koeppler on drums and Kevin Tipple on bass. Come get your swank on! Isthmus cites Graham's "commitment to songcraft, a catholic understanding of… Read More »Psychoswank

The Red Rooster hosts a Blues Jam nearly every Thursday! Musician sign-ups begin at 6 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 7 and jammers are invited up soon afterward. Professional and semi-pro players are encouraged!

The Madtown Mannish Boys are a Madison-based blues band who are steeped in Chicago-style blues, including artists like Muddy Waters, Junior Wells, Otis Spann, Paul Butterfield, and Little Walter. They play harmonica-driven tunes with gritty fervor and dynamic energy. They perform with raw exuberance and driving rhythms that make you want to boogie! Madtown Mannish… Read More »Madtown Mannish Boys

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. The dance floor will be rockin' all night so make your plans to join us at the Red Rooster! The Blue Olives   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCEMvVJ_5ng

Brass Knuckles is a brass ensemble proudly centered in Madison, Wisconsin. The group is extremely versatile, playing music of many different styles to suit the diverse events they are called to perform. From renaissance madrigals to jazz, Bach fugues to contemporary pop charts, Brass Knuckles has something for every audience. Brass Knuckles

Get ready for a night of unfiltered hilarity and magical mayhem at the Red Rooster! Join us for “Monday Night Raw,” a no-holds-barred open mic comedy show hosted by the chaotic, unpolished, and utterly unpredictable magician/weirdo Sammy Dice Jr. Whether you love it or hate it, we promise you’ll be talking about it! Doors open… Read More »Comedy Open Mic hosted by Sammy Dice Jr.

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 an appropriately named band (as scions of other musicians), Green County's Family Business has garnered recognition both locally and beyond. Their sound draws from the blues music heritage of their lineage, filtered through '70's rock's on-stage theater and technique. In addition to securing opening slots for Rival Sons, Blues Traveler, J Roddy Walston and… Read More »The Family Business

The Electric Cars stand as more than a tribute band - they are agents of an era, bringing the timeless 1980's hits of The Cars to a new generation. With a set that includes classics like "Just What I Needed," "My Best Friend's Girl," and the hit ballad "Drive," they faithfully recreate the magic of… Read More »The Electric Cars – A Tribute to The Cars

A tribute to his guitar hero, John Masino will pay homage to the great Jimi Hendrix. The first concert he  ever went to was Jimi Hendrix at the Dane County Coliseum on May 2nd, 1970. The "Are you Experienced" album was released May 12, 1967 and made a lasting impression. In 1999, John became a… Read More »John Masino Tribute To Jimi Hendrix

The Marisa Balistreri Trio featuring Stefan Hall, guitar, and Jeff Weiss, bass, is very excited to be making their debut at The Red Rooster! Expect an evening of your favorite jazzy and bluesy tunes plus some Stefan Hall originals! Cover is $10. Join us for dinner and a great night of music! Marisa Balistreri

Led by dynamic frontman Scott Theis ("Scotty") and his son Ayden ("Slim") on drums, Power Take Off delivers a high-energy mix of originals and covers that hit hard and keep the crowd moving. Rounding out the lineup are Ethan Schluter ("Hank") and Mikey Delp ("Cowboy") on guitars, with Jakob Ripp ("JR") holding down the low… Read More »Power Take Off, The Mason Meyer Band

Tony Kannen has a style is rooted in the American Music tradition of power lead vocals.  Whether a blues shout, rock-n-roll howl or soulful ballad, he effectively delivers a lyric in a crisp authoritative voice and melodious tone. Tony's close association with this music goes back a lifetime.  Growing up in a family of singers… Read More »Tony Kannen

The Gypsy Music Series celebrates the diverse, electrifying traditions of Romani music and its global influence. Featuring world-renowned artists, it showcases the creativity and cultural richness of the Romani people through captivating performances, workshops, and storytelling. After the packed success of its City Winery debut, the Gypsy Music Series is hitting the road! Responding to… Read More »Fugu Dugu, Alfonso Ponticelli

Low-reen ~ Harpdog ~ Jimmy Upstairs Trio lean heavily into Chicago Blues, with a dose of roots, rock, & Americana. Low-reen on guitar & vocals; Harpdog on Chicago Blues harp & vocals; and Jimmy Upstairs on drums & vocals- aaaand some switching going on to keep it interesting- bring sizzling hot Chicago Blues, hokum, swing,… Read More »Low-reen ~ Harpdog ~ Jimmy Upstairs Trio

You may have heard Tall Paul Sabel's warm baritone voice and bluesy harmonica licks with the Ryan McGrath Band. You may have also heard him behind Lorenzo "Cat Daddy" Thompson at Madison and Milwaukee dates. Now he's fronting his own band, bringing his songwriting creativity and Chicago blues training to the Red Rooster stage! Paul… Read More »Tuesday-Bluesday with Tall Paul & The Naughty Cats

Raised in Iowa and South Dakota, Clayton Ryan’s homegrown country soul music reverberates with a nostalgic sound and powerful songwriting. His songs have been featured in American Songwriter, GemsOnVHS, B-Sides & Badlands, PBS, and Americana Road Show, and appeared in TV and film. An accomplished multi-instrumentalist, Clayton has performed and recorded with artists like Cristina… Read More »Clayton Ryan, Carly Cooper