Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials

Friday, January 7th – 8:00PM-11PM

In Chicago, a city overflowing with unrivaled blues talent, world-renowned Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials have been standing tall for almost 30 years. The band’s big sound, fueled by Lil’ Ed’s gloriously rollicking slide work and deep blues string bending, along with his rough-edged, soulful vocals, is as real and hard-hitting as Chicago blues gets. The Chicago Reader says the band’s music “is a soundtrack for dancing and celebration infused with a sense of hard-won survival.

 

The evening also features variété between sets.

 

Followed by late night DJ and dancing.

Featuring Variété Performances by: Donna Touch

The 1933 Chicago World's Fair was saved by one of the most iconic burlesque performances in history, the fan dance. Donna Touch has dedicated her burlesque career to this specialty. Not only is she a skilled fan dancer, but she designs and builds all of her fantastic props here in Chicago. Her performance fans are some of the most highly sought after by performers around the world. Donna proudly continues to innovate and carry on the legacy of fan dancers that have come before.Remember... you can look, but Donna Touch!