Upcoming Events

Joey J Saye: Joey J. Saye is a Chicago guitarist / singer songwriter who has began performing in venues since the age of 15. Since then he has been developing his craft by immersing himself in the Chicago blues scene.

Ivy Ford is a versatile, talented, old soul. From singing the blues to being sultry, she is an indigo artist who’s gift connects those who are around her and those who listen. Whether leading a full band or serenading a small audience solo on stage, Ivy Ford commands an energy that is most magical.

You've seen his explosive, dynamic electrifying band 'The Blues Imperials' light up the night like fireworks on the fourth... ---now see and hear Lil Ed Williams with an all-stars group, exclusively seen live in this intimate setting of Rosa's Lounge.

22-year-old Stephen Hull of Racine picked up the guitar eight years ago and taught himself how to play the blues. He started the Stephen Hull Experience in 2018 and has been playing in the southeastern Wisconsin and Chicago-area. Hull cites Albert King as his main influence along with B.B. King, Elmore James and modern blues artist Jontavious Willis.

ENTRY GUIDELINES AS OF MARCH 1, 2022:

• Proof of vaccination (Photocopy of vaccination card, digital record or app is ok) OR a Negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours.
• A valid ID
• Masks are recommended and optional but not required for entry (as of March 1, 2022)

Guaranteed Seating: Guests must arrive between 8 PM and 9 PM

Guests arriving after 9 PM are guaranteed entrance, but seating will be based on availability. Holding seats for late arrivals or no-shows is not allowed. Rosa's Lounge reserves the right to seat people in unoccupied seats after 9 PM.

ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUND

A longtime staple of Chicago's West Side blues circuit, singer Mary Lane was born November 23, 1935 in Clarendon, Arkansas. After honing her skills in local juke joints in the company of Howlin' Wolf, Robert Nighthawk, Little Junior Parker and James Cotton, Lane relocated to Chicago in 1957.

ENTRY GUIDELINES AS OF MARCH 1, 2022:

• Proof of vaccination (Photocopy of vaccination card, digital record or app is ok) OR a Negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours.
• A valid ID
• Masks are recommended and optional but not required for entry (as of March 1, 2022)

Guaranteed Seating: Guests must arrive between 8 PM and 9 PM

Guests arriving after 9 PM are guaranteed entrance, but seating will be based on availability. Holding seats for late arrivals or no-shows is not allowed. Rosa's Lounge reserves the right to seat people in unoccupied seats after 9 PM.

ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUND

You've seen his explosive, dynamic electric band 'The Blues Imperials' light up the night like fireworks on the fourth... ---now see and hear Lil Ed Williams with a group of hand-picked all-star blues musicians, exclusively seen together live of Rosa's Lounge.

ENTRY GUIDELINES: Proof of vaccination (Photocopy of vaccination card, digital record or app is ok) OR a Negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours and a valid ID. Masks are recommended and optional but not required for entry.

Guaranteed Seating: Guests must arrive between 8 PM and 9 PM. Guests arriving after 9 PM are guaranteed entrance, but seating will be based on availability. Holding seats for late arrivals or no-shows is not allowed. Rosa's Lounge reserves the right to seat people in unoccupied seats after 9 PM. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUND

Thornetta Davis will perform live at Rosa's Lounge as part of the Chicago Blues Festival June 9–12, 2022 • FREE Admission "Citywide and in Millennium Park"

Melvin Taylor will perform live at Rosa's Lounge

ENTRY GUIDELINES: Proof of vaccination (Photocopy of vaccination card, digital record or app is ok) OR a Negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours and a valid ID. Masks are recommended and optional but not required for entry.

Guaranteed Seating: Guests must arrive between 8 PM and 9 PM. Guests arriving after 9 PM are guaranteed entrance, but seating will be based on availability. Holding seats for late arrivals or no-shows is not allowed. Rosa's Lounge reserves the right to seat people in unoccupied seats after 9 PM. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUND

Ivan Singh is a 28-years-old guitarist from Cordoba, Argentina. He is one of the most known blues guitar players in his country who has a unique can-box-guitar (Lata de Batata) and a particular way of playing it.

ENTRY GUIDELINES: Proof of vaccination (Photocopy of vaccination card, digital record or app is ok) OR a Negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours and a valid ID. Masks are recommended and optional but not required for entry.

Guaranteed Seating: Guests must arrive between 8 PM and 9 PM. Guests arriving after 9 PM are guaranteed entrance, but seating will be based on availability. Holding seats for late arrivals or no-shows is not allowed. Rosa's Lounge reserves the right to seat people in unoccupied seats after 9 PM. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUND

"Electrifying, raucous, pure Chicago blues...Lil’ Ed is a guitarist extraordinaire...slashing slide and flamboyant stage persona." –Chicago Tribune

Guaranteed Seating: Guests must arrive between 8 PM and 9 PM

GUESTS MUST SHOW PROOF OF COVID-19 VACCINATION (a copy on your phone is OK) and valid ID for entrance to Rosa's Lounge. Mask are required for all guests.

Guests arriving after 9 PM are guaranteed entrance, but seating will be based on availability. Holding seats for late arrivals or no-shows is not allowed. Rosa's Lounge reserves the right to seat people in unoccupied seats after 9 PM.

ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUND

Professor Louie & The Crowmatix plays the fabric of American Music Roots Music at it’s best! Grammy Nominated Professor Louie from Woodstock NY have been inducted into The New York State Blues Hall of Fame and hold a permanent place in The Canada South Blues Museum...

ENTRY GUIDELINES AS OF MARCH 1, 2022:

• Proof of vaccination (Photocopy of vaccination card, digital record or app is ok) OR a Negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours.
• A valid ID
• Masks are recommended and optional but not required for entry (as of March 1, 2022)

Guaranteed Seating: Guests must arrive between 8 PM and 9 PM

Guests arriving after 9 PM are guaranteed entrance, but seating will be based on availability. Holding seats for late arrivals or no-shows is not allowed. Rosa's Lounge reserves the right to seat people in unoccupied seats after 9 PM.

ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUND

Chicago-based Connor is best known as one of the reigning Queens of blue rock guitar. 4801 South Indiana Avenue is released on Joe Bonamassa’s new independent blues record label Keeping The Blues Alive today! The album is available here

ENTRY GUIDELINES AS OF MARCH 1, 2022:

• Proof of vaccination (Photocopy of vaccination card, digital record or app is ok) OR a Negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours.
• A valid ID
• Masks are recommended and optional but not required for entry (as of March 1, 2022)

Guaranteed Seating: Guests must arrive between 8 PM and 9 PM

Guests arriving after 9 PM are guaranteed entrance, but seating will be based on availability. Holding seats for late arrivals or no-shows is not allowed. Rosa's Lounge reserves the right to seat people in unoccupied seats after 9 PM.

ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUND

Vivacious, exuberant, ebullient, SHERYL YOUNGBLOOD is a force to behold on and offstage. This Chicago Blues Hall-Of-Famer embraces you with the warmth of a lifetime of singing Gospel, R&B and the Blues in her ballads and at the peak of her rockin’ soul performances, knocks the walls down.

ENTRY GUIDELINES: Proof of vaccination (Photocopy of vaccination card, digital record or app is ok) OR a Negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours and a valid ID. Masks are recommended and optional but not required for entry.

Guaranteed Seating: Guests must arrive between 8 PM and 9 PM. Guests arriving after 9 PM are guaranteed entrance, but seating will be based on availability. Holding seats for late arrivals or no-shows is not allowed. Rosa's Lounge reserves the right to seat people in unoccupied seats after 9 PM. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUND

ENTRY GUIDELINES: Proof of vaccination (Photocopy of vaccination card, digital record or app is ok) OR a Negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours and a valid ID. Masks are recommended and optional but not required for entry.

Guaranteed Seating: Guests must arrive between 8 PM and 9 PM. Guests arriving after 9 PM are guaranteed entrance, but seating will be based on availability. Holding seats for late arrivals or no-shows is not allowed. Rosa's Lounge reserves the right to seat people in unoccupied seats after 9 PM. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUND

ENTRY GUIDELINES: Proof of vaccination (Photocopy of vaccination card, digital record or app is ok) OR a Negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours and a valid ID. Masks are recommended and optional but not required for entry.

Guaranteed Seating: Guests must arrive between 8 PM and 9 PM. Guests arriving after 9 PM are guaranteed entrance, but seating will be based on availability. Holding seats for late arrivals or no-shows is not allowed. Rosa's Lounge reserves the right to seat people in unoccupied seats after 9 PM. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUND

The Cash Box Kings are bona fide blues royalty. Co-led by real-deal Chicago blues vocalist and songwriter Oscar Wilson and Madison, Wisconsin-based songwriter, harmonica giant and singer Joe Nosek, the band plays masterfully raw and unvarnished houserocking blues.

ENTRY GUIDELINES: Proof of vaccination (Photocopy of vaccination card, digital record or app is ok) OR a Negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours and a valid ID. Masks are recommended and optional but not required for entry.

Guaranteed Seating: Guests must arrive between 8 PM and 9 PM. Guests arriving after 9 PM are guaranteed entrance, but seating will be based on availability. Holding seats for late arrivals or no-shows is not allowed. Rosa's Lounge reserves the right to seat people in unoccupied seats after 9 PM. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUND

Win Noll is sensational and captivating; audiences can’t get enough of her authentic, soulful sound! Win Noll & The Rockin' Souls thoroughly entertain with their eclectic mix and interpretation of Blues, Rock, Soul & Funk.

ENTRY GUIDELINES: Proof of vaccination (Photocopy of vaccination card, digital record or app is ok) OR a Negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours and a valid ID. Masks are recommended and optional but not required for entry.

Guaranteed Seating: Guests must arrive between 8 PM and 9 PM. Guests arriving after 9 PM are guaranteed entrance, but seating will be based on availability. Holding seats for late arrivals or no-shows is not allowed. Rosa's Lounge reserves the right to seat people in unoccupied seats after 9 PM. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUND

Led by harmonica master and songwriter Pierre Lacocque, Mississippi Heat is a world-class Chicago Blues Band. Their motto is “Traditional Blues With A Unique Sound” as they present fresh yet vintage-based musical ideas.

ENTRY GUIDELINES: Proof of vaccination (Photocopy of vaccination card, digital record or app is ok) OR a Negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours and a valid ID. Masks are recommended and optional but not required for entry.

Guaranteed Seating: Guests must arrive between 8 PM and 9 PM. Guests arriving after 9 PM are guaranteed entrance, but seating will be based on availability. Holding seats for late arrivals or no-shows is not allowed. Rosa's Lounge reserves the right to seat people in unoccupied seats after 9 PM. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUND

Morry Sochat & The Special 20’s are bringing a fresh sound to the Chicago Blues scene. They mix classic Chicago Blues with Swing and Rock N’ Roll from the 1950’s. The band is influenced by the best in blues history. Muddy Waters, Little Walter, Louis Jordan, Junior Wells, and all of the Chicago greats.

ENTRY GUIDELINES: Proof of vaccination (Photocopy of vaccination card, digital record or app is ok) OR a Negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours and a valid ID. Masks are recommended and optional but not required for entry.

Guaranteed Seating: Guests must arrive between 8 PM and 9 PM. Guests arriving after 9 PM are guaranteed entrance, but seating will be based on availability. Holding seats for late arrivals or no-shows is not allowed. Rosa's Lounge reserves the right to seat people in unoccupied seats after 9 PM. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUND

In 2012 Bear Williams received the BET Lifetime Achievement Award for his work with Frankie Beverly & Maze both on tour and for his contribution to the group's 1994 CD titled "Back To Basics" (Warner Bros).

ENTRY GUIDELINES: Proof of vaccination (Photocopy of vaccination card, digital record or app is ok) OR a Negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours and a valid ID. Masks are recommended and optional but not required for entry.

Guaranteed Seating: Guests must arrive between 8 PM and 9 PM. Guests arriving after 9 PM are guaranteed entrance, but seating will be based on availability. Holding seats for late arrivals or no-shows is not allowed. Rosa's Lounge reserves the right to seat people in unoccupied seats after 9 PM. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUND