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I saw Buddy at his club in Chicago during his January residency in 2022 and 2023.
In 2023, his son, Greg, did a lot of playing. I don't recall Greg playing in 2022. He rips, btw.

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rbk
You never know which Buddy you're going to get. There's the force of nature, hurricane of blistering six-string fire, focused and ferocious Buddy "M-ther F-ck-ng" Guy...

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There can be Attention Deficit Buddy who stops and starts songs, forgets what he's saying (or playing), meanders all over the stage and venue acting a bit goofy and, while entertaining, isn't terribly fulfilling musically.

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I saw the former do a 45 minute opening set for the Stones in Chicago on the last night of BB tour in Chicago, 1999. He was vicious and I think he was pissed that the United Center was only a third full for his hometown set and, perhaps, because he wasn't sitting in with the Stones later. Rather, the Stones did a quick, tidy show that began at the stroke of 8pm apparently because they had to be out of the country by midnight per work/visa rules or something.


I've seen plenty of ADD Buddy shows as well. Living in a medium sized market a couple hours from Chicago we get to see Buddy at least once a year.

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Saw him a few weeks ago with Eric Gales and Ally Venable, great show, they all came out at the end and jammed a bit at the end.

Got Mr Gales autograph and a picture.

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rbk
You never know which Buddy you're going to get. There's the force of nature, hurricane of blistering six-string fire, focused and ferocious Buddy "M-ther F-ck-ng" Guy...

OR

There can be Attention Deficit Buddy who stops and starts songs, forgets what he's saying (or playing), meanders all over the stage and venue acting a bit goofy and, while entertaining, isn't terribly fulfilling musically.

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I saw the former do a 45 minute opening set for the Stones in Chicago on the last night of BB tour in Chicago, 1999. He was vicious and I think he was pissed that the United Center was only a third full for his hometown set and, perhaps, because he wasn't sitting in with the Stones later. Rather, the Stones did a quick, tidy show that began at the stroke of 8pm apparently because they had to be out of the country by midnight per work/visa rules or something.


I've seen plenty of ADD Buddy shows as well. Living in a medium sized market a couple hours from Chicago we get to see Buddy at least once a year.

I concur completely rbk, you never know.
I agree, after seeing Buddy in two solo shows in Columbus, OH years ago, and then at the Beacon and in Milwaukee with the RS, I enjoyed him most in Milwaukee. I even got a pick he threw out there.

I would still likely take the chance to see him again.

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Buddy Guy is one of the best bluesman period

Jimi Hendrix once cancelled a show to go watch Buddy. & remember Keith giving Buddy his guitar during the "Shine a Light" show. Ultimate respect! & Buddy is a reallly nice man. I had the chance to have a drink with him once & I just listened to him tell stories. I'll always cherish that memory. He's the last of those guys who came up to Chicago from the cotton fields & is a national treasure. We are so lucky to have him still with us & out there playing!

I think that the gifting of the guitar was a movie stunt. Keith still has the guitar. Saw him playing it in 2019

Actually it's up on the wall of Buddy's club in Chicago.

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I wonder if that is the final tour or whether it will be like Elton John's final tour which lasts half a decade and hits every city 3 times. I have seen him at least ten times and would go once more.

At age 86 now you can't be sure how long it will go on. Buddy has defintely earned his rest, he's been a road warrior for a real long time. I've seen him play in a small bar with Junior Wells (he played on standing on the bar) to much larger venues. He always puts on a good show & has mentored many young blues guitar players. I'm sure you know all that @daspyknows , haha. I don't see a Seattle date yet but the announcement does say more dates to be announced.

There are any possibilities to see him in Europe 2023?

I would guess that will happen in the more dates to be announced part of the post.

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Buddy Guy is one of the best bluesman period

Jimi Hendrix once cancelled a show to go watch Buddy. & remember Keith giving Buddy his guitar during the "Shine a Light" show. Ultimate respect! & Buddy is a reallly nice man. I had the chance to have a drink with him once & I just listened to him tell stories. I'll always cherish that memory. He's the last of those guys who came up to Chicago from the cotton fields & is a national treasure. We are so lucky to have him still with us & out there playing!

I think that the gifting of the guitar was a movie stunt. Keith still has the guitar. Saw him playing it in 2019

Actually it's up on the wall of Buddy's club in Chicago.

Buddy is a legend and the last man standing of the Cotton fields guard! However, Keith played a black Gibson 355 on Champagne and reefer at the Beacon. The Guild must have been a replacement gift I'm afraid...

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So, this morning one of Buddy's songs came on rotation ("Help Wanted"), and I was mesmerized from the beginning. That incredible guitar phrasing, that voice, the passion, the joy, the humor, the generosity, all the things that make Buddy so great ...

... and then I started to think about the fact this is the last year I will ever be able to see Buddy perform live ...

... and then I began to think about all the joy that Buddy has brought to my life, and that he will soon be gone ...

... and then I began to cry ...

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SomeTorontoGirl
He won’t be touring, but I thought he would still play at his club in Chicago. Hope that’s true. You may just have to make a pilgrimage, Drew!

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kovach
Good lord, are they trying to kill the poor man? That's a lot of dates!

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Good lord, are they trying to kill the poor man? That's a lot of dates!

Old school work ethic. He's been doing it most of his adult life. He's doing one last payday. I'm going & it wasn't cheap. I was dragging my feet but my friend bought us tickets. He always puts on a good show.

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Just saw Kingfish Ingram is supporting him on some dates, I’m going to see him in July and looking forward to it.

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He just has it, what ever that it is.