Events

Bingo!

Wednesday April 29th

Come try your luck with a variety of different bingo games!

06:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Elizabeth Mary Music at Rockdale!

Friday May 1st

You won't want to miss 2023 Gold Best of Madison singer/songwriter Elizabeth Mary playing a mix of country, pop, classic rock and original music!!  

07:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Doug Sheen plays Rockdale!

Saturday May 2nd

Doug is a Wisconsin native that has opened shows for major bands such as Survivor, 38 Special and The Guess Who. You'll hear the influence of The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd as well as other Classic Rock Bands through his music. Always looking to surprise his fans, he strives to select a variety of forgotten hit songs that most other artists do not cover in order to provide a fresh alternative to the same old same old.

12:00 PM - 03:00 PM

The Rotation Rocks Rockdale for the Kentucky Derby!!

Saturday May 2nd

The Rotation is a sexy rock n roll band that plays a saxophone  driven mix of danceable originals and covers all with a funky twist and they're amazing!!  It's also Kentucky Derby day so grab your friends, your best hat and outfit and let's party!!! 

04:00 PM - 07:00 PM

Cinco De Mayo

Tuesday May 5th

Grab your best fiesta hat and join us for Cinco de Mayo!

11:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Bingo!

Wednesday May 6th

Every Wednesday

Come try your luck with a variety of different bingo games!

06:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Matthew Schmidt rocks Rockdale!!!

Friday May 8th

Come for the 5@5pm, followed by the meat raffle and stay for Matthew Schmidt! His amazing keyboard and vocals will have you hooked!!

07:30 PM - 10:30 PM

Mother's Day

Sunday May 10th

Join us on Mother's Day and treat your mom to a delicious meal!

11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Two Guys with Guitars-Mother's Day

Sunday May 10th

Don't miss Jack and Dale...two guys with guitars!! Grab your mom and we'll see you at Rockdale! 

01:00 PM - 04:00 PM

Brian Matteson plays Rockdale!

Friday May 15th

Don't miss Rockdale's very own Brian Matteson, singer songwriter, playing a variety of your favorite covers with full band sound!

07:30 PM - 10:30 PM

Dead Flowers rock Rockdale!

Saturday May 16th

Don't miss this band rocking Rockdale!! 

07:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Noah James Hittner plays Rockdale!

Sunday May 17th

nfluenced by everything from folk-rock & blues, to hip-hop, Noah has recorded and released several albums which blend the singer-songwriter, acoustic, rock, urban, and electronic styles into a singular Acoustic-Tronic genre. Currently based out of Madison, WI and regularly touring the Midwest, Noah performs with the use of a looper pedal and various effects, creating a wildly entertaining, full-band sound.

01:00 PM - 04:00 PM

One Shot Wally plays Rockdale!

Sunday May 24th

Sunday Fun Day with One Shot Wally!  You know them, you love them...don't miss them!!  

02:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Memorial Day

Monday May 25th

Come celebrate the long weekend with us!

11:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Blue Moon Karaoke at Rockdale!

Friday May 29th

Come sing your heart out with Blue Moon Karaoke!! 

08:00 PM - 12:00 AM

No Turnin Back rocks Rockdale for Gillian's 21st Birthday!!

Saturday May 30th

Come help our bartender Gillian celebrate her 21st birthday with No Turnin Back rocking out a variety of rock and country hits!! 

05:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Universal Sound rocks Rockdale!!

Saturday June 6th

Universal Sound has been a staple of the Madison band scene since 1971! Dance the day away to live versions of your most beloved favorite songs from every era with outstanding instrumentation!! 

02:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Aiden Bengry plays Rockdale!

Saturday June 13th

Aiden is a 20 year old musician from Madison, WI playing mostly country but also mixing in some fun pop and rock tunes! Don't miss him! 

08:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Spencer Houghton returns to Rockdale!

Sunday June 14th

Spencer is the perfect Sunday afternoon easy listening for a great deck vibe! Grab your friends and see you there! 

01:00 PM - 04:00 PM

Rockdale will be twanging with The Twang Duo!!

Friday June 19th

You know them, you love them...come out and sing your hearts out with the Twang Duo!! 

07:30 PM - 10:30 PM

Father's Day

Sunday June 21st

Treat your dad and join us for Father's Day!

11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

National Onion Rings Day

Monday June 22nd

Today you need to upgrade your side because it's National Onion Ring Day! Come grab some rings!

11:00 AM - 12:00 AM

4th Of July

Saturday July 4th

We're open on the 4th so come celebrate with us!

11:00 AM - 02:30 AM

Rockdale 4th of July Bash with Fireworks and Dusty Lane and the Cowboy Drifters

Saturday July 4th

Join us for some great music and fireworks for the 4th! 

07:30 PM - 10:30 PM

National Dive Bar Day

Tuesday July 7th

It's National Dive Bar Day! As if we needed a holiday! Either way come join us for a drink!

11:00 AM - 12:00 AM

National Pina Colada Day

Friday July 10th

Join us on National Pina Colada Day (July 10th) and grab an icy cold one!

11:00 AM - 02:30 AM

National French Fry Day

Friday July 10th

Join us on National French Fry Day July 12th and grab a bite (with a side of fries)!

11:00 AM - 02:30 AM

Brian Matteson plays Rockdale!!

Friday July 10th

Don't miss Rockdale's very own Brian Matteson, singer/songwriter, playing a great mix of all of your favorite covers with full band sound!

07:30 PM - 10:30 PM

Sista Sensi at Rockdale Bar

Sunday July 12th

Enjoy some island vibes with Sista Sensi jamming beautiful reggae and more! 

01:00 PM - 04:00 PM

No Turnin Back plays Rockdale!!

Saturday July 18th

Get out on the deck and let's rock to No Turnin Back! 

03:00 PM - 06:00 PM

Tie Dye for the Trio plays Rockdale

Friday July 24th

You will not want to miss this dynamic super high energy talented trio jamming together!!!  

07:30 PM - 10:30 PM

Dan Lepein plays Rockdale

Saturday July 25th

Don't miss this super talented artist!!  

04:00 PM - 07:00 PM

National Chicken Wing Day

Wednesday July 29th

Come grab some wings on National Chicken Wing Day on July 29th!

11:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Brooke Nunn returns to Rockdale!!

Saturday August 1st

Don't miss Brooke playing all your favorite country hits! 

07:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Back2Back Trio

Sunday August 2nd

Come listen to all your favorite hits! 

01:00 PM - 04:00 PM

Hippies of the Heartland play our 70's theme party!!

Friday August 7th

Hippies of the Heartland bring the spirit of Woodstock to the people through the greatest hits of the greatest music era of all time. Grab your bell bottoms, beads, polyester, jumpsuits and psychedelic patterns because we're having a full out 70's themed party!! 

07:30 PM - 10:30 PM

Beaches & Cream Acoustic Duo at Rockdale

Sunday August 9th

Beaches & Cream is made up of two amazing vocalists-Kaye Holoubek (2am band) and Courtney Dwayne (Section 8 band). Harmones as smooth as cream and as fun as a day at the beach! 

01:00 PM - 04:00 PM

Rockdale Golf Outing at Edgerton Country Club!

Saturday August 15th

Grab your friends and your clubs because we're going golfing!  9 holes starting at 9am at Edgerton Country Club then back to the bar for fun and prizes for the afternoon! Sign up at the bar! 

09:00 AM - 06:00 PM

Two of Us play Rockdale!

Saturday August 15th

Doug Sheen is a Wisconsin native Vocalist/Guitarist who has opened shows for major bands such as Survivor, 38 Special and The Guess Who. James Mahr  performed as Lead Vocalist with Doug in the 1980's band Arch Angel and the 1990's band Stagger Lee. James opened for UFO, Foghat, Loverboy and Great White. Doug and James have reunited to form Two of Us.  You'll hear the influence of The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and Pink Floyd as well as many other classic rock bands throughout their music. 

02:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Brian Matteson returns to Rockdale!

Sunday August 16th

Don't miss Rockdale's very own Brian Matteson, singer/songwriter, playing a great variety of all of your favorite covers with full band sound! 

01:00 PM - 04:00 PM

The Country Gentleman return to Rockdale!

Friday August 28th

Grab your friends, your sing along voices and your dancing boots because the Country Gentleman are back at Rockdale!!  

07:30 PM - 10:30 PM

Sonya and Geoff Music

Saturday August 29th

Don't miss this super talented duo!! 

01:00 PM - 04:00 PM

Not Petty plays Rockdale!

Saturday September 5th

Don't miss this Tom Petty cover duo playing all your favorite hits!!  

07:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Markus J plays Rockdale!

Sunday September 6th

Don’t miss solo acoustic artist Markus J playing songs across several genres including folk, country, rock and pop music with songs from artists such as the Beatles, Bon Jovi, Van Morrison, Janis Joplin, Adele, Dobie Gray, Zac Brown, Journey and Luke Bryan.

02:00 PM - 06:00 PM