# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials “Slideways” Album Release Party at The Big Easy
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 03 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sun, 03 May, 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: For nearly 40 years together, Blues Hall Of Famers Lil’ Ed Williams and The Blues Imperials—bassist (and Ed’s half brother) James “Pookie” Young, guitarist Mike Garrett and drummer Kelly Littleton—have been delivering gloriously riotous, intensely emotional, wickedly playful Chicago blues to audiences around the world. Lil’ Ed—like his musical forebearers, slide guitar masters J.B. Hutto (Ed’s uncle), Elmore James and Hound Dog Taylor—is among the giants of the genre. His celebratory slide work, deep blues string bending, fervent vocals and riveting original songs, all powered by The Blues Imperials’ rock-solid, road-tested, telepathic musicianship, are as real and hard-hitting as Chicago blues gets. According to Guitar World, “The band is a snarling boogie-blues machine.”

Now, Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials return with Slideways, their 10th Alligator Records release, and perhaps the crowning achievement of their entire career. Mixing smoking slide guitar boogies and raw-boned shuffles with the deepest soul-burners and heart-wrenching slow blues, Lil’ Ed Williams and The Blues Imperials bring it all back home, playing each track with an impassioned sense of wild abandon. The Boston Globe says Lil’ Ed plays “positively scorching guitar,” and the band delivers “a classic Chicago vibe with an energy that’s timeless.”

Doors: 5:00pm
Cover: $20
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/houston/lil’-ed-and-the-blues-imperials-slideways-album-release-party-at-the-big-easy/200029870982451
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, parties, live-music, dog
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 72

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Houston
- **state**: TX
- **country**: United States
- **location**: The Big Easy
- **lat**: 29.720863516932
- **long**: -95.418265927837
- **full address**: The Big Easy, 5731 Kirby Dr,Houston, Texas, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials “Slideways” Album Release Party at The Big Easy being held?
  - **A:** Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials “Slideways” Album Release Party at The Big Easy takes place on Sun, 03 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Sun, 03 May, 2026 at 10:00 pm at The Big Easy, 5731 Kirby Dr,Houston, Texas, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials “Slideways” Album Release Party at The Big Easy?
  - **A:** Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials “Slideways” Album Release Party at The Big Easy is organized by The Big Easy Social and Pleasure Club.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials “Slideways” Album Release Party at The Big Easy 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 Houston, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 70+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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