The Bad Boy of Blues, Emanuel Casablanca, live at Whisperz Speakeasy

The Bad Boy of Blues, Emanuel Casablanca, live at Whisperz Speakeasy

Dayton - Make way for the #badboyofblues - All the way from NYC, Emanual Casablanca takes the Whisperz Speakeasy stage for TWO nights of inspired, immersive, righteous blues on February 20th & 21st from 8-11pm!

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Address: 926 Watertower Lane, West Carrollton, OH 45449 [Map/directions]
Add to Google calendar Fri, Feb 20 2026 8:00pm - 11:00pm
Add to Google calendar Sat, Feb 21 2026 8:00pm - 11:00pm
Fri, Feb 20 2026 8:00pm - 11:00pm
Sat, Feb 21 2026 8:00pm - 11:00pm
Cost: FREE

Emanuel Casablanca, the Bad Boy of Blues, live at Whisperz Speakeasy

Dayton - Make way for the #badboyofblues - Emanual Casablanca takes the Whisperz Speakeasy stage for TWO nights of inspired, immersive, righteous blues on February 20th & 21st! All the way from New York City, this talented guitarist promises to a near-religious experience with a sound that’s raw and real and all his own!

When Emanuel Casablanca picks up a guitar, it doesn’t just sing—it testifies. A torchbearer for 21st-century blues and blues-rock, Casablanca straddles grit and grace like few others in the genre today. Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, Emanuel grew up immersed in the rhythmic pulse of the city and the echoes of Southern blues. His influences—ranging from Muddy Waters, Albert King, and Jimi Hendrix, to Gary Clark Jr. and Dan Auerbach—converge in a sound that’s raw, rhythmic, and righteously unpolished. Casablanca first turned heads with his breakout LP, Fingers and Knives (2018), but it was his sophomore effort, Strung Out on Thrills (2020), that signaled the arrival of a major voice in modern blues. His third album, Blood on My Hands (2022), catapulted him to new heights. Hailed by critics for its emotional depth and sonic swagger, the record garnered two Independent Blues Award nominations, including Best Emerging Artist Album and Best Modern Blues Performance.

Please remember, we do not accept reservations. Guests are seated on a first come, first serve basis. We require guests dress in appropriate attire meaning business casual through evening elegance or period appropriate attire, if you wish (jeans are acceptable but must be well-kempt). We are 25 & up and require valid ID for entry!

Please remember, there is no cover charge for FREE LIVE MUSIC at Whisperz Speakeasy but the password is required for entry and can be found on our website! 

Whisperz Speakeasy

The Bad Boy of Blues, Emanuel Casablanca, live at Whisperz Speakeasy is taking place at Whisperz Speakeasy, which is located at 926 Watertower Lane in West Carrollton. Whisperz Speakeasy - A prohibition-era style lounge in an elegantly refined setting serving handcrafted cocktails, mocktails, specialty teas, coffees, and uniquely designed small plates. Featuring FREE live music 5 nights per week, Tues-Sat.

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