# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Free Blues Friday Featuring The Smiley Tillmon Band
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 27 Nov, 2026 at 08:00 pm – Fri, 27 Nov, 2026 at 10:00 pm (-06:00)
- **Event Description**: Come jam with us at 8PM!About this EventFree Blues Friday Featuring The Smiley Tillmon BandDate: Friday, November 27th, 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:One of the busiest blues outfits in Chicagoland, the Smiley Tillmon Band is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. There’s an obvious reason why the veteran guitarist’s booking schedule is so jam-packed: Smiley knows how to have a good time and makes sure his audience does too. After 65 years on the local blues scene, Tillmon serves up the blues and soul standards that people never seem to stop craving, his rich vocals and fluid guitar backed by a band that keeps his grooves tight and right.Born Moses Tillmon in rural Jefferson County, Georgia, Smiley grew up on a hearty musical diet of gospel, country, and a little blues. His mother moved to Fort Lauderdale when he was ten; there he was exposed to calypso music, adding up to a singular list of influences. Tillmon took up guitar and was good enough by the dawn of the ‘60s to back Miami R&B singer Billy Miranda in the studio. He joined Sammy Ambrose & the Afro-Beats, a calypso-oriented band, touring from Canada to New York. Smiley bid the Afro-Beats adieu in 1962 and moved to Chicago. There he established himself on the blues circuit, playing with Billy “The Kid” Emerson, Denise LaSalle, and other South Side luminaries until he opted for a day job in 1977.Upon his 2007 retirement, Smiley reverted to full-time musical status. He joined forces with bassist Tom Rezetko, and they’ve been inseparable onstage ever since.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-the-smiley-tillmon-band/100001998457691753
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, live-music, concerts, art
- **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

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Free Blues Friday Featuring The Smiley Tillmon Band being held?
  - **A:** Free Blues Friday Featuring The Smiley Tillmon Band takes place on Fri, 27 Nov, 2026 at 08:00 pm to Fri, 27 Nov, 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 The Smiley Tillmon Band?
  - **A:** Free Blues Friday Featuring The Smiley Tillmon 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 The Smiley Tillmon Band?
  - **A:** Free Blues Friday Featuring The Smiley Tillmon 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 The Smiley Tillmon Band is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. 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. If Free Blues Friday Featuring The Smiley Tillmon Band sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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