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* Some clips of Buddy Guy’s powerful performance yesterday…
The real dang deal, Buddy Guy! #chicagobluesfest pic.twitter.com/C9ACn0gIzg
— Naysayers In God's Grace Always (@thelowedown) June 10, 2024
Buddy Guy pic.twitter.com/rKpIpn1deo
— Robert Loerzel (@robertloerzel) June 10, 2024
* The Sun-Times’ Selena Fragassi…
It was a “Sweet Home Chicago” reception for Buddy Guy during his closing night set for the Chicago Blues Festival at the Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park on Sunday night, part of his Damn Right Farewell Tour as the 87-year-old gets ready to retire from the road.
Throngs of fans were lined up all along Randolph and Monroe streets and Michigan Avenue to get a spot. The wait was more than worth it as the guitar legend delivered a set that belied his age, on what was officially proclaimed “Buddy Guy Day” by the city of Chicago. […]
Song picks were a mix of covers including Cream’s “Sunshine of Your Love,” and originals like the poignant “Skin Deep,” that kept people smiling — and dancing — throughout the set.
The 75-minute performance ended in an all-out jam session with special guests: vocalist Shemekia Copeland plus guitar players Wayne Baker Brooks, Ronnie Baker Brooks, Billy Branch and Guy’s son Greg, with all four guitarists playing Buddy’s own signature polka dot guitars in homage.
Buddy Guy’s full performance was not recorded, but you can click here to watch performances from the Cash Box Kings, a tribute to Otis Spann.
posted by Isabel Miller
Monday, Jun 10, 24 @ 12:25 pm
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Buddy is a national treasure. The Heavy Love Album is underrated. His favorite drink is Hennessy straight on the rocks. Long live Buddy Guy.
Comment by James Monday, Jun 10, 24 @ 12:34 pm
Great musical interlude.
Saw Buddy Guy at Ravinia with a bunch of friends. Absolutely great show.
Comment by Back to the Future Monday, Jun 10, 24 @ 12:49 pm
Buddy Guy is “The Ambassador of the Blues.”
Comment by Dotnonymous x Monday, Jun 10, 24 @ 2:40 pm