I was in the same bar as the stones tonight - 6/25 Chicago!!!

I received a phone call at 430 today from a good friend who has a relative that works in management for Buddy Guy. He told me to show up at Buddy Guy's Legends bar in downtown Chicago at 830p and not say a word to anyone. I got there at 8p and there was a modest crowd, nothing huge and anyone could've paid the $10 and got in at this point. Within 10 minutes I actually got a table by the side of the stage and my friend showed up to join me. His relative soon join us and told us that Keith had been there earlier shooting pool with Buddy Guy shooting a documentary about their current tour. At one point they did shots of moonshine with pineapple juice. There was a possibility that all the Stones were going to be at Buddy Guy's tonight!

Another hour and a half went by and we all were enjoying some great blues by local Chicago bands. At around 10P a sight that I will always remember happened... ALL of the Stones sat at a table 10 feet away from me. It was Charlie, Charlie's grand-daughter, Keith, Ron Wood and his girl and Mick with some really hot looking girl who looked about 25 years old. I couldn't believe it, I was stunned.

Some highlights:

Ronnie and Keith were taking pics of Buddy Guy playing on stage with their phones

Ronnie and Keith were sharing an e-cig

Keith was wearing sunglasses indoors part of the time

They all seemed to be getting along great. I saw Mick talking to Keith and they both started laughing. Same with Mick and Charlie.

At one point Mick started dancing by his seat as the band was playing

Eventually Buddy Guy got on stage and announced that the Stones were in the house. He admitted that he cooked ribs for all of them earlier and asked that we all just leave them alone. Which everyone did!

At one point he tried to get Mick to come up and help him sing "Rock Me" but it did not happen. I did see Mick laughing about it.

At around 1130 Keith left and then the rest of the Stones left a few minutes later.

I wish they would've played but now I can always say that I hung out at the same bar as Keith Richards.

An amazing night!



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HOLY SHI*!!!!!! Congratulations on your stroke of luck!! I'm so happy for you---Did it feel like you were dreaming when it happened? How did you feel?

I knew it could possibly happen but when it did I was in disbelief. It felt like being a kid again on Christmas morning,

Saw Ronnie in the same club in 89. Buddy's awesome.

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I knew it could possibly happen but when it did I was in disbelief. It felt like being a kid again on Christmas morning,

while possibly being on steroids on christmas morning too, ?? you're so lucky--
glad for you!

but naturally, I'm a little bit crushed by the news of the 25-or- close-to-it year old gal with Mick...quick, I have to get back to my Imaginary World Right Now! To SPEND QUALITY TIME WITH MY IMAGINARY BOYFRIEND MJ! sigh.



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The girl was probably Lizzie Jagger, who was with him in Nashville.

A very cool experience, withaheadfullofsnow!

must of been a dream come true. lucky you. Right place at the right time.
surprised they were doing shots of moonshine !!

That's awesome, fan!

#Stoneism must refer to the upcoming documentary/DVD

So twice (at least) on this tour, the band are out together at a small gig.

Buddy Guy's is a great venue, and this must have been a fantastic evening for anyone there.

This also reinforces my thoughts that the band are much closer now than for years, enjoying themselves, spending some downtime together, and in great shape in all senses.

Forget any "internal tensions" stories - this feels like old mates having a ball.

Wow - brilliant and beautiful! Thank you for sharing the cool details

Fantastic. I would have loved to have been there.

Yeah ya got Chinese boots

Thanks.

Tim

GREAT!

What? Keith has a smartphone?!?

Great story

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What? Keith has a smartphone?!?

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GREAT!

Hello DP. OT: I will E-mail you after I get back from Raleigh. I really do want to help with the IORR jam. I am not very creative, so if you have a couple of ideas how I can contribute, bring it up on the proper thread. Lets bounce it around for a few minutes this morning (332am EDT USA).

Its just a shot away.

Thanks.

Tim

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The girl was probably Lizzie Jagger, who was with him in Nashville

A very cool experience, withaheadfullofsnow!

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Thank you for that thought. One can only hope



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Lizzie Jagger is a Buddy Guy fan. She is on the tour. She was onstage during sound check of She's So Cold in Orlando. So was Keith's grand-daughter Ava, who is now dressing like Aurora in Sleeping Beauty.(Pink gown). Ava and her mother Angela spent six magical days in Disney World.

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This also reinforces my thoughts that the band are much closer now than for years, enjoying themselves, spending some downtime together, and in great shape in all senses.

Forget any "internal tensions" stories - this feels like old mates having a ball.

That was my feeling when I saw Mick and Keith during the Bobby Keys tribute--they weren't talking much, but they both stood up from their tables and went to stand together to watch the slideshow part.

What an amazing story -- <3 it! So happy you got to be there. That's just super. Mucho cool!

Any pics?

Mick said Muddy Waters would always try to get him up on stage when Mick would just want to stay in the audience. Things haven't changed!

What a truly memorable night that'll be for you! Thanks for sharing your fantastic story

ah, i had a feeling about that tonight but i heard they would be there wed night so i went there after the Chuck, Tim, Bernard show....i was a few feet away from them in the Mercy Lounge in Nashville so probably better that i wasn't also seen gawking at Buddy's...sounds like a cool experience

Fantastic.

Mick with some really hot looking girl who looked about 25 years old

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm



ROCKMAN

Go Mick, tear that sh[t up.

I'd lick that fuzz right off that peach...MJ (Sex Drive. Flashpoint '90)

Thanks.

Tim

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Mick with some really hot looking girl who looked about 25 years old

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

Oh shi*! I was just re-gaining my will to live.

Always fun to read stories like this!
Don't forget it's just a matter of priorities: when they have a couple of days left in their schedule between cities like this these guys will not go fishing in Missouri River but just stay in Chicago to visit friends like Buddy Guy or do a surprise gig. Always be on alert for things like this if you don't wanna miss the opportunity...