773-342-0452

Rosa's Lounge

3420 W Armitage Ave.

Chicago IL 60647

Rosa's All-Stars Band Feat. Lil Ed Williams and Sumito 'Ariyo' Ariyoshi

Name: Rosa's All-Stars Band Feat. Lil Ed Williams and Sumito 'Ariyo' Ariyoshi
Start: 2026-01-16T03:30:00Z
Location: Rosa's Lounge

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Thu, Jan 15, 2026

9:30 PM 11:00 PM

Thu, Jan 29, 2026

9:30 PM 11:00 PM

Thu, Feb 5, 2026

9:30 PM 11:00 PM

Thu, Feb 12, 2026

9:30 PM 11:00 PM

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

9:30 PM 11:00 PM

Thu, Feb 26, 2026

9:30 PM 11:00 PM

Rosa's All-Stars Band Feat. Lil Ed Williams and Sumito 'Ariyo' Ariyoshi

with Sumito 'Ariyo' Ariyoshi

Buy Tickets 9:30 PM Show! Stay All Night!

Join us for just $20! Secure your spot in advance or grab your ticket at the door $25 (if available).

Buy Tickets 11 PM Show! Come Late, Party 'Til the End!

Join the fun for only $15! In advance or at the door (if available). Note: The general admission tickets for the 11 PM show do not ensure entry to the 9:30 PM show.

Important Details:

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, specific requests, and party size, and are subject to Rosa's Lounge’s discretion and availability.

Group Ticket Purchases:

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 Shopping Cart / Order Summary / Customer Notes section. 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.

We are 21 & over:

For those parents who wish to bring their own under 21 years of age:

Must be contacted by a parent for pre-authorization and other instructions before you purchase tickets. Please call 773-342-0452
Must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian to enter

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.

Sumito 'Ariyo' Ariyoshi

Sumito Ariyoshi, aka Ariyo is internationally recognized for his vigorous innovative piano style. He’s an accomplished arranger and sought after studio musician. He's shared the stage and toured the world with such legends as Otis Rush, Jimmy Rogers, Robert Jr. Lockwood, Eddie Shaw, Valerie Wellington, B.B.King, Albert King and Stevie Ray Vaughan. Ariyo currently is a permanent member of Billy Branch & The S.O.B.'s. Sumito Ariyoshi is a pivotal figure in the blues community, dedicated to expanding and enriching the genre's tradition while infusing it with innovative creativity. His past collaborations with renowned keyboardists such as Pinetop Perkins and Detroit Jr. demonstrate the alignment between his unique style and theirs, emphasizing his exceptional rhythmic sensibility and inventive approach to timing and melody. Through his contributions, Ariyo introduces a fresh and contemporary perspective to the traditional blues landscape championed by these respected musicians.