Thursday Night Live Blues — Rosa’s All-Star Band Feat. Lil’ Ed Williams & Sumito “Ariyo” Ariyoshi

About this event

Join us for just $20! Secure your seat in advance, or grab your ticket at the door (if available; advance purchase highly recommended)

$15 General Admission is a relaxed, free-flowing late-night blues set where artists stretch out, special guests musicians often sit in.

Entry begins at 10:30-11 PM. Shared-table and bar seating are available as space permits.

Doors open at 8 PM: To secure guaranteed seating, guests should arrive between 8 PM and 9 PM. Guests arriving after 9 PM will be guaranteed entry, but seating will be based on availability. Seating: Available on a first-come, first-served basis at tables and the bar. Please note that tables are shared.

Seating locations are determined based on special needs, party size, specific requests, and are subject to Rosa's Lounge’s discretion and availability.

Rosa's Lounge ensures that you and your friends are seated together if you purchase tickets under the same name.

If people of your group are purchasing tickets separately, please include the group name in the

Customer Notes section in the Order Summary form. Late Arrivals: Please note that we cannot hold seats for late arrivals or no-shows. After 9 PM, Rosa's Lounge may seat other guests in any available seats.

- All sales are final. No refunds -

Experience the electrifying energy of Lil' Ed Williams, known for lighting up the stage with his band 'The Blues Imperials,' in a rare live performance with an all-star ensemble of hand-picked musicians typically featuring:

Thaddeus Krolicki - guitar

Sumito Ariyoshi - piano

Tony Mangiullo - drums

Harlan Terson - bass,

exclusively seen together live at Rosa's Lounge. Described as "electrifying, raucous, pure Chicago blues," Lil' Ed is celebrated for his exceptional guitar skills, captivating slide technique, and charismatic stage presence. Critics hail him for his intense and soulful blues performances, characterized by scorching slide guitar and infectious rhythms that exude joy and passion.