Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials Concert History

Lil' Ed and the Blues Imperials are among the premiere party bands to have come out of Chicago during the '80s. Often compared to Elmore James and Hound Dog Taylor, fiery, flamboyant slide guitarist Lil' Ed Williams and his group play dedicated, rough-edged and hard-rocking dance music and have established an international reputation.

Date Concert Venue Location
Dec 05, 2017
Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials Boston's On The Beach Delray Beach, Florida, United States
Dec 04, 2017
Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials Cafe Eleven St. Augustine, Florida, United States
Dec 02, 2017
Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials Blind Willie's Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Dec 01, 2017
Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials Blind Willie's Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Nov 18, 2017
Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials Blues On Halsted Chicago, Illinois, United States
Nov 17, 2017
Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials Blues On Halsted Chicago, Illinois, United States
Nov 11, 2017
Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials Buddy Guy's Legends Chicago, Illinois, United States
Nov 04, 2017
Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials Zoo Bar Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
Nov 03, 2017
Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials Zoo Bar Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
Oct 28, 2017
Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials Kingston Mines Chicago, Illinois, United States
Oct 27, 2017
Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials Kingston Mines Chicago, Illinois, United States
Oct 21, 2017
Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials Silver Dome Ballroom Neillsville, Wisconsin, United States
Oct 20, 2017
Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials Famous Dave's BBQ & Blues Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Oct 14, 2017
Logan Center Bluesfest
"Logan Center Bluesfest" / Eric Noden / Joe Filisko / Terrie Odabi / Mike Ledbetter / Jimmy Johnson / Eddy "The Chief" Clearwater / Corky Siegel / Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials / Mud Morganfield / Melody Angel
Reva and David Logan Center for The Arts @ University of Chicago Chicago, Illinois, United States
Oct 13, 2017
Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials Shank Hall Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Oct 07, 2017
"Chain O' Lakes Blues Fest" / Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials / Cadillac Pete & The Heat / Robert Allen Jr. Trio

Chain O' Lakes Blues Fest

Indian Crossing Casino Waupaca, Wisconsin, United States
Oct 06, 2017
Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials Knuckle Down Saloon Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Oct 03, 2017
Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials FitzGerald's Berwyn, Illinois, United States
Sep 16, 2017
"Old Town Bluesfest" / Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials / Chris Canas Band / Twyla Birdsong / Maggie McCabe

Old Town Bluesfest

Old Town Lansing Lansing, Michigan, United States
Sep 15, 2017
Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials Music Box: Supper Club Cleveland, Ohio, United States

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21st Burnley National Blues Festival on Apr 10, 2009 [640-small]

21st Burnley National Blues Festival
Apr 10 - 12, 2009
 Burnley, UK
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21st Burnley National Blues Festival on Apr 10, 2009 [641-small]

21st Burnley National Blues Festival
Apr 10 - 12, 2009
 Burnley, UK
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Festival Poster, Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise # 19 South Eastern Caribbean on Oct 27, 2012 [544-small]

Festival Poster


Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise # 19 South Eastern Caribbean
Oct 27 - Nov 3, 2012
 San Juan, Puerto Rico to Barbados, St. Lucia, Martinique, Dominica, San Juan, Puerto Rico
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London Bluesfest (London, ON) on Jul 15, 2006 [552-small]

London Bluesfest (London, ON)
Jul 15, 2006
 London, Ontario, Canada
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Band Lineups, Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise # 19 South Eastern Caribbean on Oct 27, 2012 [282-small]

Band Lineups


Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise # 19 South Eastern Caribbean
Oct 27 - Nov 3, 2012
 San Juan, Puerto Rico to Barbados, St. Lucia, Martinique, Dominica, San Juan, Puerto Rico
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Waterfront Blues Festival on Jul 5, 2014 [971-small]

Waterfront Blues Festival
Jul 5, 2014
 Portland, Oregon, United States
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Waterfront Blues Festival on Jul 5, 2014 [002-small]

Waterfront Blues Festival
Jul 5, 2014
 Portland, Oregon, United States
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2020 13 concerts
2019 61 concerts
2018 67 concerts
2017 101 concerts
2016 114 concerts
2015 99 concerts
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials had?

Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials has had 1,709 concerts.

What genre is Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials?

Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials is most often considered to be Blues, Blues Rock, Electric Blues, Guitar, Modern Blues, Acoustic Blues, Chicago Blues, and Power Blues-Rock.

When is the next Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials concert?

The next Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials concert is on August 11, 2024 at Heritage Port Amphitheatre in Wheeling, West Virginia, United States. The bands performing are: Mr. Sipp / Bywater Call / Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials / Shaun Booker Band.

When was the last Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials concert?

The last Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials concert was on April 28, 2024 at Dakota in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States.

What setlist does Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials play live?

The songs that Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the December 14, 2019 concert at BLUEStage Club in Napoleon, Michigan, United States:

  1. Shake, Rattle and Roll
  2. Mother-in-Law Blues
  3. Giving Up on Your Love
  4. Susie-Q
  5. Check My Baby's Oil
  6. That's the Truth
  7. Poor Man's Song
  8. Should I Stay or Should I Go
  9. Got A Whole of Honey
  10. Too Late
  11. Raining in Paris
  12. Please Be My Woman
  13. Troubled World
  14. Walking the Dog
  15. Hold That Train
  16. Cold Hearted Woman
  17. Don't Call Me
  18. Baby, Don't Say That No More
  19. Tramp on Your Street
  20. Nothing I Woudn't Do
  21. If You Change Your Mind
  22. Pride and Joy
  23. Too Late I'm Gone
  24. Drowning on Dry Land
  25. Come Back Baby

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