# Event Details - **Event Name**: Free Blues Friday Featuring Michael Charles and His Band - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 16 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 pm – Fri, 16 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Come jam with us at 8:00PM!About this EventFree Blues Friday Featuring Michael Charles and His Band (Presented by Moonlight Label)Date: Friday, October 16th, 2026Doors: 5:00PM to Venue | 7:30PM to Epiphany HallShowtime: 8:00PMTickets:FREE ADMISSION | RSVP BELOWVIP Table Addons:VIP Table for 2 (Includes Half Tub of wings + 2 Drink Tickets*) - $36 (+$7.26 fees, including tax)VIP Table for 4 (Includes Full Tub of wings + 4 Drink Tickets*) - $72 (+$14.52 fees, including tax)*Drink tickets are redeemable for standard beer offering or house wineSales end 24 hours before showtime.About:Michael Charles' musical pilgrimage began over six decades ago in his homeland Melbourne, Victoria Australia.While enjoying a successful musical crusade of touring, recording, and numerous television and radio appearances in his homeland, Michael received an invitation from Buddy Guy’s management to appear at the infamous Legends in Chicago, Illinois USA. Graciously accepting the honor, Michael Charles traveled the twelve thousand five hundred miles and took the stage with Mr. Buddy Guy. After numerous trips back and forth, Michael made the monumental and life changing decision to make America his new home. Charles worked the whole Chicago blues circuit performing with Mr. Buddy Guy, Phil Guy, James Cotton, Eddy Clearwater, Junior Wells, George Baze, as well as touring with blues legend, Jimmy Dawkins.Through the next thirty years, and now a ten times Grammy elected artist, Michael Charles enjoyed being featured in numerous television and radio broadcasts and several music magazines, along with gracing countless stages and pages including Chicago Blues Fest, Philadelphia Jazz and Blues Fest, Windy City Live Television, WGN TV, JBTV, The Chicago Tribune, The Chicago Sun Times, and The College Music Journal.In October of 2015 Michael Charles received the extreme honor of an induction into the Chicago Blues Hall of Fame. Michael has received endorsements from Vertex and LR Baggs and in Canada from Godin / Seagull Guitars. Michael Charles’ discography is comprised of thirty-seven releases including a double CD thirty year anthology.In 2016 renowned Australian film producer, Salik Silverstein started work on a documentary chronicling the musical career of Michael Charles. The Documentary was released in March of 2018 and the DVD in 2019. "Soundtracked", the CD soundtrack to the documentary was also released in 2019. Charles' releases to date number forty-three.At this time Michael Charles is traveling his nineteenth consecutive international tour, the “Where to Next 2026" tour, which will once again take him to the far corners of the USA, Canada, and Australia. The 2026 tour promises a multitude of concerts and publicity appearances as MC performs a whole new list of cities, festivals, and music venues and revisits some favorites from the last eighteen tours.Golden Hour at Epiphany:Stop by Epiphany for our live music series concerts, and be sure to hit Golden Hour before-hand for drinks and lite-bites! Doors open at 5pm Thursday - Saturday for Golden Hour with 1/2 priced bottles of wine, BOGO cocktails, and other specials!Come early to EXPLORE and DISCOVER your own EPIPHANY… our art galleries are open and there is free entertainment before the show!Please note that outside food or beverages are not permitted in the venue. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/free-blues-friday-featuring-michael-charles-and-his-band/100001995356633404 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, music, festivals, live-music, art, concerts, performances, music-festivals - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: 21+ - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Epiphany Center for the Arts - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Chicago - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: Epiphany Center for the Arts - **lat**: 41.8785114 - **long**: -87.6664516 - **full address**: Epiphany Center for the Arts, 201 South Ashland Avenue, Chicago, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Free Blues Friday Featuring Michael Charles and His Band - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/eb5e30fa408b10bfd35dd259c823cdae591e911d7eba92c6fc29a17af8d074c4-rimg-w1200-h795-dc080818-gmir.jpg?v=1785403511 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Free Blues Friday Featuring Michael Charles and His Band being held? - **A:** Free Blues Friday Featuring Michael Charles and His Band takes place on Fri, 16 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 pm to Fri, 16 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 pm at Epiphany Center for the Arts, 201 South Ashland Avenue, Chicago, United States. - **Q**: Is there an age restriction for Free Blues Friday Featuring Michael Charles and His Band? - **A:** Free Blues Friday Featuring Michael Charles and His Band is strictly for guests aged 21 and above. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry. Guests under 21 will not be admitted. The event will be presented in English. - **Q**: Who is organizing Free Blues Friday Featuring Michael Charles and His Band? - **A:** Free Blues Friday Featuring Michael Charles and His Band is organized by Epiphany Center for the Arts. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Epiphany Center for the Arts's events? - **A:** Attendees have given Epiphany Center for the Arts a rating of 4/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Epiphany Center for the Arts has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Free Blues Friday Featuring Michael Charles and His Band is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Chicago, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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