Marquise Knox at Evanston Space

DOORS: 7pm  |  SHOW: 8pm
To see a detailed seat map, please choose "Tickets" in the upper righthand corner, select your ticket choices & click "view on map." 
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Genre: Blues
If there is an artist who truly connects the past, present and future of the blues, it is 27-year-old bluesman Marquise Knox. Born and raised in St. Louis, Marquise burst onto the scene at age 16, astonishing veteran bluesmen and audiences alike with powerful performances displaying a musical spirit and depth of understanding far beyond his age.
“The blues was passed to me through the blood,” he declares proudly. Marquise learned guitar from his grandmother, Lillie, a former sharecropper, and played with his Uncle Clifford, a major early influence. As a teenager, he was mentored by revered St. Louis bluesman Henry James Townsend, a National Heritage Fellow and foundational figure in St. Louis blues history. Marquise has also performed with B.B. King, Pinetop Perkins, David “Honeyboy” Edwards, and Hubert Sumlin....

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DOORS: 7pm  |  SHOW: 8pm
To see a detailed seat map, please choose "Tickets" in the upper righthand corner, select your ticket choices & click "view on map." 
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Genre: Blues
If there is an artist who truly connects the past, present and future of the blues, it is 27-year-old bluesman Marquise Knox. Born and raised in St. Louis, Marquise burst onto the scene at age 16, astonishing veteran bluesmen and audiences alike with powerful performances displaying a musical spirit and depth of understanding far beyond his age.
“The blues was passed to me through the blood,” he declares proudly. Marquise learned guitar from his grandmother, Lillie, a former sharecropper, and played with his Uncle Clifford, a major early influence. As a teenager, he was mentored by revered St. Louis bluesman Henry James Townsend, a National Heritage Fellow and foundational figure in St. Louis blues history. Marquise has also performed with B.B. King, Pinetop Perkins, David “Honeyboy” Edwards, and Hubert Sumlin.
Having absorbed from the masters the essence of what made the blues one of America’s quintessential musical traditions, Marquise is carrying the torch into the 21st century.
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FAQs
Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event? Unless otherwise indicated, all of our shows are all ages. Please bring a valid ID.
What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event? There is plenty of metered parking along both Dempster St. and Chicago Ave., and meters do not need to be fed after 9pm. SPACE is located one block east of the Dempster Purple Line Stop. 
What can I bring into the event? SPACE has a full bar with an exciting array of cocktails and an extensive beer list. While we do not serve food in our venue, customers are welcome to bring in pizza from Union, the restaurant up front. No outside food or beverages are allowed inside.
How can I contact the organizer with any questions? For questions regarding your order, please email [email protected] or call 847.492.8860.
What's the refund policy? All tickets are non-refundable.  

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