Posted by bluesjunkie on September 26, 2009 at 1:32 PM |Permalink
Howdy from the Austin Blues Society down here in the Live Music Capitol of the World!
We’re stoked that you are coming to our fair city and I can’t wait to see you perform! We’re promoting your gig at Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheatre in our newsletter the Blues-E-News and on our web site austinbluessociety.org
I’m listening to you on the stereo right now….and after a long drought and finally getting some recently, it’s the most appropriate song to hear….Let It Rain!
Yours Bluely,
Patrice Bartling
Prez Austin Blues Society
Posted by aham on August 4, 2009 at 7:53 AM |Permalink
Hello Buddy!
Here is a group of your blues fans from Yerevan, Armenia. Just listening to your music now and drinking to your health. Happy Birthday, Buddy Guy, and Many Happy Returns! God Bless You!
Posted by fscl on July 27, 2009 at 9:49 AM |Permalink
I’ve got Buddy and the Juniors spinnin now. WOW forgot this was marbleized.
So true, Talkin’ Bout Women….
Posted by fscl on July 27, 2009 at 9:23 AM |Permalink
Oh YEAH, HAPPY BIRTHDAY…….
Posted by fscl on July 27, 2009 at 9:22 AM |Permalink
It was GREAT to FINALLY see you at the Vibes yesterday. Sorry about the crowd, I screamed “Son of a Gun” at the top of my lungs the first time. I’m even Chinese….LOL.
Hope you can make it back to CT, maybe Toad’s with Johnny Winter?
I’m spinnin’ my “Smokin’ TNT Drinkin’ Dynamite” as I post, Skin Deep is up next.
Have a great summer tour…..
Posted by melaniemmm on June 4, 2009 at 9:14 AM |Permalink
hey buddy – i’d first like to wish you a very happy anniversary! i’m a native chicagoan and have been frequenting your club for MANY years. i love seeing you perform wherever, but there’s just something about seeing you play your own club that’s just amazing! i’d also like to extend my condolences on the passing of your dear friend, koko – another great chicago blues legend. she certainly earned her title ‘QUEEN OF THE BLUES’. she will surely be missed down here but just think of the party that’s goin on up there! well, thanks & see you on the 16th! Peace ~ Melanie
Posted by ScottPatrick1 on May 12, 2009 at 8:48 PM |Permalink
I’ve been following Buddy Guy for 25 years. Barely out of high school, my older brother and I used to take the Blue Line downtown from the Lombard stop in south Oak Park where we grew up. I actually taught John how to play guitar after teaching myself. We figured Blues was the best music in the world. Going to Legends was a mysterious journey. In those days, you didn’t know what you might find in the neighborhood around Legends. It was a right of manhood to make the trip. I remember many a show. Something special happened nearly every time. Buddy Guy Blues has taught me how to really live, with screaming passion and heart-felt sincerity. Over my life, I’ve tried to improve my own blues guitar playing and I’ve taught others for nothing more than a hand shake. I’ve had the privilege of shaking Buddy’s deep, strong hand (that’s all I ever hoped for). It’s hard being a Blues man. Buddy, I will do what I can to keep the Blues alive. I listen to all your work (actually I am crazy over old school Blues – your recommendations), and I deeply appreciate what you have given this world. Thank you. I will be on the Blue Line again come this Blues Fest ‘09.
Posted by Pete on April 10, 2009 at 7:48 PM |Permalink
Buddy Guy/ Crossroads III
I loved to see Buddy Guy play at the two crossroads festivals. The thought ocurred to me that the first time I saw Buddy play was at a place called the Pavilion in NYC (site of the 1964 World’s Fair). He opened for Led Zepplin on either their first or second American tour (I think first, becasue they played all their stuff from the first album.)I remember that Mr. Guy played Sunshine of Your Love. He placed the back end of his guitar on the stage, held the neck with his fretting hand and used a white handkerchief to play the song. It was AWESOME! Since we know that Eric Clapton will do another Crossroads festival and since you know he will invite Buddy again, I think it would be most appropriate for Buddy Guy to play Sunshine of you Love the same way he did it back then, at the next Crossroads fetival. Very cool tribute to Eric Clapton. Can we get behind this, people??? This idea needs the kind of traction only the internet can provide. Grass Roots. Please let’s get behind this.
Posted by ertan ozkan on April 10, 2009 at 12:11 PM |Permalink
hi..i was there 2 monts ago and the live musics are still on my ears it was awesomw i listened jimmy johnsons live performance and i have a chance to met him.Thanks for the ambience and best wishes from turkey…buddy guy’s 4 eva:)
Posted by Jetty Kiewiet on April 5, 2009 at 5:03 PM |Permalink
Jetty from the Netherlands!I,m also verry happy dear Buddy Guy you come to Amersfoort 16-5.Saw you last year at the North Sea Jazz.After the show I became a little sad thinkin when he come back!! So this is a surprice and I can,t waite to see you performe.I went to your shows from the nineties and have been a fan ever sinds.Your life shows are the best. So much love Jetty from Groningen(NED.)
Posted by Charlotte on March 30, 2009 at 8:28 PM |Permalink
If a person can touch and stir your soul through music they have a rare and beautiful gift……Buddy you do that everytime I hear your music……Thanks for making my life a more beautiful and meaning ful place b/c of your music…..
Posted by Michael from Holland on March 30, 2009 at 9:48 AM |Permalink
Hi ! i’m so happy that you come to holland again this year Buddy(16th of may) ! my mom is very sick and i could use a good day away from my problems. I’m counbting the days till i will see you do where your good at : breaking down the house !
i hope to hear the famous money (that’s what i want) cover that you did on the festival express that changed my life just by watching that !
Please support the blues and vote for the Jessie Orr Band in the Fender Road Worn Contest. We are the only blues band left in the contest. So please vote for us at http://www.getroadworn.com/thejessieorrband
And keep the blues alive. Thank you!
Posted by fred tiensivu on March 10, 2009 at 9:19 PM |Permalink
buddy was kind enough to sign my guitar…i love his tone and style…
Posted by Lynn on March 9, 2009 at 2:17 AM |Permalink
I was given” Buddy’s Guy”, CD ,”Bring I’m In”, by my daughter . At the age of 82 i wish to express how much i enjoy listening to you ,”Buddy” . Keep up the good music .
lYNN
Posted by Chip on March 6, 2009 at 8:17 PM |Permalink
I came back from Iraq torn apart in 2005 and somebody handed me a Buddy CD, ever since then, I have been a new man! I met Buddy by chance at legends last December while visiting the fiance’s family in IL and it was one of the happiest moments of my life!
Posted by Bradi Thomas on March 2, 2009 at 12:10 PM |Permalink
Dear Buddy,
I am a 26 year old woman who never in my life really listened to The Blues. I live in Columbus, Ohio where you played this past weekend on 2-27-09 at the LC Pavilion. It was one of the most amazing experiences of my life and will never ever forget it. I was standing 10 ft. from Buddy Guy. My husband is a major fan and what an honor to be able to listen to the great Buddy Guy upclose. Buddy, your smile is most beautiful and when I would see you smile many times that night, with our country the way it is your smile says “It will all be okay”! Marty you rock! SKIN DEEP!
Hello from Wisconsin,
My mom, Rhonda Blair, used to manage a blues club in Chicago Heights, IL called Jim Shooze. She performed with Buddy guy in the late 90’s, early 2000’s and said there was a video tape of it. I was wondering if anyone knows of any video archives from Legends before they moved. (She said she thinks they moved). That would be really great to find! Anyway, love the music and Legends is awesome.
Posted by Sharon Knight on February 14, 2009 at 3:23 PM |Permalink
Thank You Buddy for being such an great role model for kids . Buddy went out into the crowd and found my 9 year grandson which he had autographed his guitar for and put him on stage to play along with him . He wants to grow up to be a great guitarist like Buddy Guy . That was a dream come true for him . Thanks You ! Buddy
Hi from Dublin / Ireland.
Tell everybody to go out and buy every CD you’ve had something to do with – they’ll be priceless by the time they get home!
When are you coming to the Temple Bar Blues Festival in Dublin – come stay with us when you do! http://www.freewebs.com/dublinaccommodationsalmara/index.htm
Posted by Nebraska Nick on February 8, 2009 at 6:14 PM |Permalink
YOURE CLUB IS THE BEST TIME IN CHI-TOWN…NO DOUBT….
DAMN RIGHT IM A BUDDY GUY FAN!!!
Luv N Respect!
Posted by Diana Stone on February 7, 2009 at 7:02 PM |Permalink
You came and sang to me in Chattanooga, it pleased me so much!
Posted by Diana Stone on February 7, 2009 at 7:01 PM |Permalink
You sang to me in Chattanooga, it pleased me so much
as far as buddy signing after a show, he could just walk out the door and go home, after playing he always goes and sign i am sure he gets tired and everyone wanting something different cut the man some slack he pours his soul out on stage and then saturday night he had his shoe top cut out because he has gout and still put on the best show of the year then he goes over and signs for 20 plus minutes
I love you, Buddy Guy, I have all of your CD and recordings.
Posted by Marge & Larry on February 2, 2009 at 4:31 PM |Permalink
We are from PA and attended two (2)shows; l/21/09 and 1/24/09!!!! What can we say? TOTALLY AWESOME!!!! We didn’t get autographs the first night, but Saturday we were first in line and he signed three autographs for us and he said please come back and see us again. We certainly will without any hesitation. We just wish there was more seating as it’s hard to stand for 6 or more hours at a time, but for “Buddy Guy” it’s worth it. We will see him in April in Greensburg, PA which is a stones throw from where we live. Can’t wait. Thanks to the staff at Legends for a well organized show.
Posted by Mechel Rowe on January 27, 2009 at 5:19 PM |Permalink
I absolutely agreed with Leonards comment. My husband and I travelled from London, UK to see Buddy on Friday January 23, 2009. We paid USD103 for two tickets (we had to pay a surcharge for buying tickets in the UK – that smacks of discrimination to me) and didn’t even get a proper ticket just an email confirmation. We arrived at Legends at 4pm (we wanted to get seats) and spent all afternoon ordering (and paying for) food and drink, oh and we also bought a t-shirt each. We didn’t buy the CD’s because we’ve already got them. I made a point of asking the Legends staff if I could have a ticket as a souvenir but was told that I couldn’t have one, but look out for people dropping them on the floor – I could pick up one of those. At the end of an amazing show everyone queued up and Buddy signed tickets and posed for photos. When we got to the front of the line we asked Buddy to sign the Legends newsletter but were told in no uncertain terms that he wouldn’t sign that, he would only sign our tickets. I then produced my email confirmation sheet (that was the closest I had to a ticket) but Buddy himself told me he wouldn’t sign that. I explained the situation, that I’d come from England and didn’t have a ticket but was told that he didn’t care where I came from if I wanted an autograph I would have to buy some merchandise. We then asked Buddy to sign the t-shirts that we’d bought earlier, but I felt completely ripped off – our tickets cost over and above those of everyone else’s and we’d paid over USD2000 to get from the UK!!!! The whole experience left a really bad taste in my mouth and I can’t help feeling discrimated against.
Posted by Leonard Cohen on January 24, 2009 at 3:44 PM |Permalink
I’ve been a fan of Buddys for 20 years, purchased every cd and been to at least 15 shows. Well Buddy you lost a great fan. I was at legends 1/22 show and my friend saw Buddy standing by his merchandise after the show and politely asked him for his autograph and Buddy rudely said I’m tired of signing tickets why don’t you buy something. I was thinking hey she just payed $50.00 for that ticket to see you on a Thursday night. He made a loyal fan feel like crap.I respect his privacy and would never bother him on the street, but come on we just payed good money in this crap economy to see you. If you did not want to sign any autographs you could of just told her not tonight.It looks like Buddy finally let his fame go to his head. Just remember if it wasn’t for SRV and Clapton and all the new fans they helped you get in the 80’s you would be as unknown as many of the other great Blues legends. Hey Buddy thanks for giving us the Blues. You saved me the long ride down from Fox Lake next Winter.
Posted by Robert Guy on January 17, 2009 at 11:16 AM |Permalink
ALBUQUERQUE NEW MEXICO IN DA HOUSE!
Posted by Robert Guy on January 17, 2009 at 11:12 AM |Permalink
OK it is Sat and went to Legends Thursday and Friday night, I just do not see how it could get any better. Buddy Guy has never let his fans down. This is a trip i will never forget thanks to the staff at legends, the food, the music, I can say for sure does not get any better. Get there early tables fill up and it is standing room only. I just do not have the words to fully explain how great it is to see Buddy in his own house. You just have to had been here to feel it, DAMN RIGHT ITS DA BULES AT LEGENDS!!!!!!!! THANKS BUDDY GUY FOR BEING THE REAL DEAL
Posted by Dave on January 10, 2009 at 9:36 AM |Permalink
Just Loved my experience at legends. I was in Chicago a few years ago for a week & had lunch there nearly every day. I was a little disapointed in the fact that Saturday night Hubert Sumlin was scheduled to play but was ill & Pinetop Perkins filled in…. How cool was that. Buddy was at the bar that night and I got to talk to him about his playing and guitars and such. It was a very memorable evening. I look forward to doing it again.
I heard you guys were going to close? Whats up with that!
Posted by DanZappa on January 7, 2009 at 8:36 PM |Permalink
JANUARY FUN.
Can’t wait to see George again. It should be a good time. It allways is. I wish that Buddy Guy & BB King Show would come to Chicago. How can ya have a great blues show like that and not hit Chicago. I hope I am mistaken. Kansas City, Louisville, Detroit, Washington DC, New York, and Boston. Guess Im going to have to drive. Unless theres a secret show at Legends… I HOPE!!!!!!
Posted by JOHN & MARY ENRIGHT on December 29, 2008 at 6:30 AM |Permalink
g/day first time to u.s on hols from australia was in legends the night of phils wake what a night makes me want to visit every sat night just keep singin the blues awesome cobber
Posted by Jan on December 19, 2008 at 1:44 PM |Permalink
Say the TV spot on Mr. Guy giving to the food shelf. He’s always been my blues hero, but obviously goes far beyond singing and playing the guitar. God Bless you Buddy!
Posted by billyboy on December 17, 2008 at 3:23 AM |Permalink
Hey Buddy! saw your show Dec.10, in Tulsa, Ok. excellent show. It was my girlfriends first intro to the blues and she loved it. When you had the audience sing the refrain to skin deep, I listened real hard and heard the audience sing it with real feeling, it was awesome. Keep on bluesin’.
Posted by Dino on December 15, 2008 at 5:38 PM |Permalink
I think it is great that Buddy and Scott Holt are getting back together on the 15th.
buddy played grand rapids -in the 80s and it was outside in a big park…it was so far beyond cool i couldnt tell ya- 50 watt marshall combo and a bluesbird guitar..wound-out. i was floored….he also shook the plaster at club eastbrook in grand rapids..that was a show in the 90s…it was unreal- buddy for prez next time around…fred t.
Posted by Steve Phillips on December 14, 2008 at 3:33 PM |Permalink
My wife, kids and I saw Buddy Guy perform in Wichita, KS, last night (12/13/08) and it was wonderful. Truly amazing music. My kids, daughters 13 and 9, loved it and have been listening to Buddy Guy CDs all day today. While Buddy was walking through the audience playing, he ran into my younger daughter, and he held her hand and strummed his guitar with her index finger as he played. She’s in awe of him, and since then she’s refused to wash her hand.
Thank you, Buddy. It really was great. I’m trying to introduce my kids to blues. I want them to understand where rock came from.
I saw Buddy perform a couple of weeks ago in Tarboro NC of all places! Thanks to Edgecomb Community College/Mr.Eric Greene and ThankYou to Buddy and All his crew!
WOW.. I had forgotten how he just comes in and captures all and plays You like a puppet! Last saw him when I was in New Orleans at Sweet Emma’s Preservation Hall in 73 or 74.
Godspeed
MetaJ
I saw Buddy live a couple of weeks ago in Tarboro NC of all places! THANKYOU Edgecomb Community College and Mr. Greene and BUDDY! …….. I hadnt seen Buddy since about 73 or 74 in New Orleans at Sweet Emma’s Preservation Hall.
the new CD..Skin Deep is Awesome !
Buddy comes in and just grabs Your attention and works You like a puppet from the Git go
ThankYou Buddy
Godspeed
MetaJ
Posted by Sydney Tucker on December 11, 2008 at 12:52 AM |Permalink
Hey Buddy! I just saw you at Cain’s Ballroom in Tulsa – incredible show – thank you so much!
Posted by Phil Minereau on November 30, 2008 at 12:20 AM |Permalink
Hi,
I’ve been to the Legend last year in Feb. and got a chance to speak to Buddy for the second time. Last time was 35 years when he was touring France. Feb session was a great time: he even tuned up with the guest on stage. I am a blues drummer and used to organise a blues festival in France who already hosted Lit’l Ed, Eddy Clearwater and John Primer (2008) who be will first part on Buddy’s gig in January 09. I really hope you never stop….Go on, it’s always a real pleasure and a privilege to be able to hear you all. Buddy, in your last “Blues Again” interview, you mentionned your favourite hobby was to sit down in your bar and speak with everybody, with a special mention for the French people: we did it, man; we did it. Thank you with all my respect….
In March, 2008, I visited Legends for the first time. I was in Chicago visiting some friends with a half dozen fellow Pittsburghers. We were halfway finished eating our killer food from the menu, when my friend’s wife said, “who is that at the bar?”. I turned and looked…at it was Buddy Guy himself! The thought that Buddy, a LEGEND to anybody that loves the blues, was sitting there, 30 feet from me, was incredible. And I, being a blues guitar man, and Buddy Guy disciple, decided that I HAD to introduce myself and shake his hand. Buddy was extremely gracious and accommodating. He thanked us for visiting Legends, and actually told us that he always enjoyed playing in Pittsburgh, and even mentioned a few venues in which he had played. On the way out, he thanked us again for coming. What a great man! Buddy doesn’t NEED to sit and thank people at his place, but he does because he is truly connected with his audience.
Posted by jerry sweley on November 24, 2008 at 8:03 PM |Permalink
I was in Legends last year, was there the same day Bootsy was. It was a dream come true to just walk in, I hope to visit again very soon with a friend as a guide that knows Buddy well, maybe I will get to thank him (Buddy) for not only all the music, but for inspiring so many little boys like me to pick up the guitar.
I DO hjope Rich Diamond can help me meet you, and thank you Buddy.
Dear frends, it would be a good time to set up live webcam, so that we on this side of the ocean, enjoyed the live music legend. Best regards from Serbia
Posted by Catt aka Playful on November 19, 2008 at 1:40 PM |Permalink
I organize the blues group on meetup.com in Chicagoland (along with some other groups)
We had an event last night to see Aron Burton–it was fabulous, not only was Aron great, but Buddy sat in too!
Posted by ken broderick on November 9, 2008 at 7:09 PM |Permalink
I arrived in tne USA for the first time on 30th september 2009.on a recommendations,I attended LEGENDS thta night although badly jet lagged.What a night!!! This wa a tribute to Buddy’s late brother,Phil.I came to the USA for some real Chicago blues and what a night.In a word, FANTASTIC
Posted by dave g on November 3, 2008 at 3:06 AM |Permalink
Visited the club a couple of times and its da biz. Saw BG at club New Yr 2004 best night ever
JUST KEEP DOIN IT.
dAVE G
Posted by nicholas bosanac jr on November 1, 2008 at 7:20 PM |Permalink
Just saw Buddy in Detroit with the Hendrix tribute show.. Unbelieveable! What a great show Catch this show if you like your guitar licks served up smokin hot!
Posted by Jim McConkey on October 24, 2008 at 1:28 PM |Permalink
Loved Chicago and loved Buddy’s place. Will be back.
Toronto Canada.
Posted by Russ Joffrion on October 23, 2008 at 12:46 PM |Permalink
Buddy, I am from the small town of Cottonport,LA, which is only a few miles from Lettsworth, your home town. Big brim in Innis! I was in your club on Friday, October 17th, and got to see Stan and McCray play. Without a doubt, some of the best guitar playing I have heard in a long time. Being a guitar player, you can say this was the highlight of my trip and I could not get enough. I have always enjoyed your music and I think your place is probably the last real blues club left in this country. Hopefully, I’ll catch you the next time you are in Baton Rouge. Thank you for giving the world your music. God Bless.
Posted by Dolly Miller on October 21, 2008 at 9:59 PM |Permalink
I have never seen Buddy in concert,but,definately on my list of final things to do.If I could see Buddy & BB live, my life would be complete. I love “Who’s Gonna Fill Their Shoes” AWESOME! Buddy,Damn Right, one of the best blues men!
Posted by Vic Ruggles on October 20, 2008 at 5:07 PM |Permalink
BB”s the King, but Buddy’s the BEST! I’ve been saying that for years. When Buddy comes down from the stage, and lets a kid bang on his guitar strings while he fingers the frets. Magic happens. You know without a doubt that you are in the presence of a pure guitar genius. Like a previous commentor, I have to say that Buddy can bring me to tears. When he says shhh listen now listen, I get an instant lump in my throat. Big venue or little club, the sound from his guitar goes straight to your heart. Seven or eight years ago my wife and I saw Buddy play a short afternoon set at Legends during the Blues Fest. Second row table, front and center. Cold beer and live Buddy are the ultimate blues combination. We stopped at the counter by the front door to buy souvenir shirts and there was Buddy standing there keeping an eye on things. My wife caught his eye and said “Do you work here?” With that big smile of his he looked her in the eye and gave her a long, low, drawn out, Yeahhhh! We all laughted. Unable to think of anything else to say to a legend, we gave hime the obligatory “We Love You Buddy”, and shuffled back to our table. (2nd row center) We will never forget it.
We can’t wait to see you again, and of course, we love you Buddy!
Posted by rich falzano on October 19, 2008 at 11:37 AM |Permalink
Buddy is the best, and has been for a long long time.I enjoy so much listening to his blues and wathcing him on youtube,etc. everytime i listen to buddy all i can do is smile and feel better.i love watching him perform with clapton bb king jim vaughn and robert cray. buddy god bless you and thank you for being a true legend
Posted by DEREK on October 12, 2008 at 10:48 AM |Permalink
Buddy’s new album (Skin Deep) is great, it just shows that the master can still play fantastic blues as he always does. Got loads of cd’s by Buddy and his music lives on.
Derek UK.
I have had the pleasure of driving Buddy and Judd White, and the love of your brother’s life is a gift from GOD!! A deep prayer is from my heart and one day will all jam again. Lumpy “Put Some Bottom in Your Sound support your local Bass
Posted by Ben on October 8, 2008 at 7:54 PM |Permalink
Buddy you are timeless thank you so much for your music. I hope your around for another 71
Posted by Tom Webster on October 6, 2008 at 3:51 PM |Permalink
I just saw Buddy @ the roots n’ blues and bbq’s fest in Columbia Mo.As usual he put on a fantastic show.He is the best guitarist in the world right now in my opinion.The only negative comment I have is that I wish he would stop trying to play like Jimi Hendrix and just play like who he is.The best damn blues guitarist (or any other genre) in the world. p.s please keep the newsletter coming.I really enjoy it!
Posted by snorris on September 23, 2008 at 11:00 AM |Permalink
Buddy, I got a copy of Skin Deep yesterday. Damn Good Job! You really hit it this time. I fell outta my chair laughing one minute and was crying like a baby the next. This album is what they mean when they talk about feeling the music.
Posted by Christian Gallo on September 21, 2008 at 3:15 PM |Permalink
I´m living in Buenos Aires,Argentina.I saw Two Buddy´s shows in 1994 and 1995, were really amazing!,I going to Chicago next 2009 June,there will be some Buddy´s show?.Could somebody tell me wich is the best way to go to Chicago?
Posted by bohaines on September 20, 2008 at 9:14 PM |Permalink
Skin Deep is amazing. The message is powerful and the timing is perfect. I hope that many will listen to the message, and give Buddy the recognition he has worked so hard to obtain all these years.
Thanks for giving so much life, energy and genuineness to the blues.
Posted by Brian Porter on September 15, 2008 at 8:47 PM |Permalink
Buddy,
I was very sorry to have learned of the passing of your brother Phil. Brother’s are a very special thing and it saddens me to think of ever parting with mine. My brother is who 1st introduced me to the Blues (my 1st Stevie Ray Vaughn concert at age 15) and later, to you and your music. That is what brothers do. I have visited with you and chatted with you at your club a few times. I have a favorite memory of chatting with you at the bar for a little while before a Shamika Copeland show on Thanksgiving eve. I met one of your nephews at one of your January shows a few years ago. He was a nice kid and I enjoyed chatting with him. He asked if I had ever seen Phil play and I told him I hadn’t. He said I really needed come see him play and I never did. I wish I would have. Buddy, my heart aches for you and for Phil’s family. Peace be with you.
Posted by Phil Minereau on September 4, 2008 at 11:28 AM |Permalink
Hi! I’ve been to the Legend last feb 2008 and had the chance to chat with Buddy. It was great. Music there was brillant and still is I imagine. I am from France and in charge of a Blues festival. Maybe one day Buddy could come over. The new album is a real pleasure. Thank you Buddy.
I met Phil and Buddy @ legends over 15 years ago. I was also fortunate enough to know Buddy, we talked at his birthday party prior to him playing at Alpine b-4 Stevie Ray’s accident. Durning this time I was w/the love of my life which I have also lost. So I know that Phil, Lefty and my Tommy Macias are all together having a great time. The time at Legends w/ Phil & Buddy is something i still brag about today. My prayers are with you and your family. All my love, Kathy Hibbler
Posted by Mike Schweitzer on August 27, 2008 at 3:44 PM |Permalink
Dear Buddy,
I’m very sorry to hear of the passing of your brother. We were at your show in Cincinnati on that fateful day. Please know that you and he are in our prayers.
Phil—-Rest in Peace.
Posted by kate ketcham on August 25, 2008 at 5:02 PM |Permalink
I attended the show at the MN State Fair last night. It was so great to see and hear Buddy. I just don’t know why they booked the other two acts…just were not up to Buddy’s caliber or style. So thanks for a great show and wish it could of gone on much, much longer.
Posted by Robert Storms on August 22, 2008 at 5:39 PM |Permalink
Living in Chicago for twenty years and going to Legends for most of that time I have many memories of Legends but the one I always tell people is the one that I think best describes Buddy Guy. My friend and I stopped off at Legends after a White Sox game one night. We had been drinking at the game and my friend was pretty drunk by the time we got there. After about an hour my friend was falling down and it was time to get him home. We made our way to the door and I noticed Buddy standing and talking to the doorman, Buddy looked at me and said “were you goin, it’s early” I said my friend was to drunk to stay and I was taking him home. Buddy says “hold on” and tells the doorman to give us back our cover charge. That’s the story I tell everyone here in California when they ask about blues in Chicago and that Buddy will steal your girl if you don’t watch out.
Posted by Robert Storms on August 22, 2008 at 5:22 PM |Permalink
Buddy, I’m sad to here of your brothers untimely passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
He will be missed.
Buddy is the best , a day without buddy is a day without the blues ! i just heared your new album , it rocks ! you are the heart and soul of the blues. i am so sad i couldnt make it to one of your 2 shows in holland (the same damn weekend !)
i hope to see you play one time in real life so probably i’m going to the U.S. soon just for a peformance by the legend
lotz of respect for keeping the blues a-live for a young guy like me (24) to enjoy!
Posted by Melanie on August 21, 2008 at 1:08 PM |Permalink
I would just like to extend my deepest condolences to Buddy & Phils family & friends at this very sad time. Phil was such a great musician and will surely be missed. God bless you all! Peace & Love, Melanie
Posted by Reverend Paul on August 21, 2008 at 8:47 AM |Permalink
Buddy,
My sympathies on the passing of your brother Phil. It is a great loss to both your family and the blues community. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Much Love.
Posted by paul on August 20, 2008 at 12:47 PM |Permalink
Condolences to Buddy and his family at the loss of his brother Phil.
A great loss to the Chicago blues scene.
Phil will not be forgotten.
Posted by Rafael on August 17, 2008 at 6:53 PM |Permalink
I from Brazil and see Buddy in your bar legenda in 2005. Now return in Chicago and 23 next i go again in the best place. I would like see Buddy again, but i down know he be the…
When i gone, i do pic,was lucky to make a picture witch Buddy.
The site schedule is far too slow i updating to plan visits. Septemberslistings still not on the site!
Posted by Craig Manning on August 6, 2008 at 9:21 AM |Permalink
I saw Buddy last night at the Nissan Live Sets taping for later viewing on Yahoo. What a special event. Thanks for making it happen. I’ll see you all on Oct 18th for some catfish ettoufette.
Posted by Lilikai on August 3, 2008 at 11:41 AM |Permalink
Buddy Guy~! You brought me to tears while “YOU PLAYED” SKIN DEEP” the other day at the Hollywod Bowl!!At the George Thorogood~Elvin Bishop~n “BUDDY”GUY SHOW!
Words cannot THANK YOU ENOUGH on what a BEAUTIFUL PERSON YOU ARE!You are Blessed!!Thank You!YOur Soft Voice~To Powerful:)~Your Sweet Soft play to a jam~ Your tender feelings to Life and jammin on a stage “ALL NIGHT LONG” Saw you at the LES PAUL Tribute too with Joe Perry and all the rest of those greats! BUDDY Thank You BEAUTIFUL SOUL!Will see you on the ROAD!
Posted by Beverley Grant on July 30, 2008 at 8:46 AM |Permalink
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BUDDY!!!! Best Wishes for many more. You are the best. Saw you at The Southside Shuffle last year in Port Credit – great show. Bought your new CD the day it came out – love it. Hoping to get to The Rose Theatre, Branpton for your November performance. Beverley, A Toronto Fan
Posted by JAY MATHESON on July 28, 2008 at 11:30 PM |Permalink
Britt Oregon and the Kingdom
The Harleys rumbled through the second lesson this morning at St. Mark’s – sending me to last night’s Britt twin billed event with Buddy Guy and George Thorogood and the Destroyers. The gospel from Matthew 13 spoke of the Kingdom of God in parable form – the mustard seed that grows into a tree for birds; the woman who puts yeast to flour and makes abundant bread; the treasure hidden under our noses; the pearl for which we would sell all we have to possess; angels gone into fish sorting; etc.
About half way through the sermon, I began to get the rector’s challenge –we can see the Kingdom right now. I thought that sometimes it comes like a tiny spark that can grow a 1000 fires in place like California. I get it, kind of, anyway. For me the rumbling bikes reminded me of a group of bikers up from CA for the show – find a great spot to settle in beneath one of the great trees on the Britt Hill – and one coming over to ask the Event Staff guy a question: How do we reserve the Blue tarps? And the nice chat that followed.
George’s following is part Biker, part Boomer, (and some of the Boomer’s Kids) and college agers who just love his hard driving, raunchy, chest pounding sound and lyrics. They were all there – some with faded tattoos to match fading physiques and hair, some in face paint, some with their 24 year old daughters, teeny boppers on a birthday binge – with mom wishing she had not said yes, yes, yes sir-ee. They were all there – a regular cross section of the Kingdom; rich and poor, slim and fat, handsome and not so handsome, good dancers and afraid to move – they all showed up and sold out the hill with 2200 + all us volunteers.
Pastor Rick calls the service to order, invoking those gathered to mind their public manners which hardly anyone gets to practice anymore. Britt is public space – talker and cell phonies to the side, please – make good decisions about spirits and help us keep Britt as the only place in Oregon where you can bring your own. Patrons have pulled together to get one more friend into the area with wrist band only protection – they have pulled their blankets and chairs to squeezing in a biker or two or college kid and his girl friend here and there – there is a closeness growing – the yeast has been fermenting – the bread is on its way.
Buddy appears with the sun still hot on the stage – and he adds more heat and more closeness. After a song or two Buddy angels his way into the crowd with only a blacked out stage hand porting a mic for when Buddy wants to sing. Buddy understands the Kingdom at the soul level and his first stop off the stage is to a young guy stretched out in a quad powered wheelchair in the handicapped section. We all feel it as he smiles so broadly his face comes near breaking when Buddy gets him to strum a few on his wireless empowered strings. This sends the audience into teary eyed frenzy but Buddy is not done. The first – those with bucks and those with time – are soon to be last as Buddy winds his way up the hill with more than a few bows and pats to say later they touched an angel. About half way Buddy rambles behind the sound booth blocking the view of the privileged and gives the rest of us the best he has to offer – that’s what angels do in the Kingdom. The mustard seed seats have grown into a front row action and Buddy loves it and so do we. All too soon he has to go (after all, even John Travolta’s Michael got called in after a while). Buddy has done his Kingdom work for the night – the patrons run for the broken down toilets, the unhealthy oiled up popcorn, the high fructose sweetened ice-cream and the $30 bottles of whine (and I do mean whine). I guess it doesn’t matter what you eat in the Kingdom – we are in God’s hands tonight.
Half time on sold out nights (SO for short on the event staff cheat sheet) is quickly becoming one big “meet and greet” – folks are hugging and handshaking from one end to other. People on inside blankets are doing their best to fairy step their way to an aisle. Kids sitting so long (3 minutes maximum) are stretching their legs and their lungs…yowie! the Kingdom is in full participatory mode and spirits are rising and other spirits are being downed at kingdom sized rates.
All of which sets the stage for “GT and D” or George Thorogood and the (Delaware) Destroyers. George tells us right off that we are in for a nasty time. Now I know that dualists might call that an angel followed by the devil. Jesus understood nasty – he got lots of criticism for hanging with “nasty.” Tax collectors and prostitutes… Mustard, you see, is a weed, a nasty invasive weed, and in the Kingdom it shows up as an unexpectedly vigorous bush in those fine cultivated fields – weeds in great numbers. George’s energy and music is like that – it pounds – grows like weeds in our heads – it soars – it inspires – it inspires some to Bourbon, Scotch, Beer and others to a weed of another sort but only one of these is legal at Britt.
George is a player and tonight he is hitting home runs and not in minor leagues, either. George has been playing the Big Show for a long time; he and the Destroyers have been together a long time and it shows. This is the George that gave up a promising baseball career and spent everything he had on a chance to make his Music. It’s the pearl of great value thing. George gave his all for the chance to make music and gives his all every time he’s on stage – it’s why he sells out – living in the Kingdom even for 3 1/2 hours is so intoxicating, so wonderful, we can overlook our differences and groove together to the music.
But music of another sort, the into to Recessional Hymn #615 brings me back to St. Marks. The Harleys have probably recessed half way to Shasta by now. Randomly, I think that I am glad that at our church we willing to use word recession (or at least a form of it). Then 615 intones, “’Thy Kingdom Come’ on bended knee the passing ages pray and faithful souls have yearned to see on earth that kingdom’s day.” I realize that I have seen on earth that kingdom’s day – or at least a glimpse of that kingdom’s night – through God’s angels, Buddy and George on Britt hill.
As Dr. Peggy slips into the postlude, Walther’s Allegro (Concerto in b minor) on the massive St. Mark’s pipe organ, it comes to me that she is our GT of the pipe organ, playing with an intensity that George and The Destroyers would appreciate. For when it comes down to it we are all angels of one sort on another at least in Kingdom of music and light.
AJM 7/27/0
I saw Buddy at the Little Creek Casino near Shelton Wa. Friday the twenty fifth of July 2008.What a great show.He sure knows how to get a crowd pumped up walking around like he does while playing.George Thorogood played also.But nobody can make a Fender sing like the Great Buddy Guy.The Blues had a baby and they named it Rock and Roll.Long live the Blues.
Posted by Tom Guilfoyle on July 28, 2008 at 7:27 AM |Permalink
I picked up “Skin Deep” over the weekend, and I thinks it’s Buddy’s best album since “Slippin’ In”. It just cooks from beginning to end.
Posted by Diana Stone on July 27, 2008 at 8:31 PM |Permalink
Hey Buddy,
I was in Chattanooga when I saw you last, you were great. I don’t know why they hurried you up but I was so happy when you came and song to me. I really enjoyed it.
Blues which I love.
Posted by MARK GODDARD on July 27, 2008 at 1:58 AM |Permalink
THANX AGAIN 4 PLAYIN BELLEVILLE ONTARIO CANADA. HOPE 2 C U AGAIN
Posted by MARK GODDARD on July 27, 2008 at 1:56 AM |Permalink
HOPE U HAVE A VERY HAPPY B-DAY!
Posted by Redhouse on July 22, 2008 at 5:54 PM |Permalink
Buddy, awesome job on the new album! I love it!
Your damn right Buddy has the Blues!
Posted by ric batcheller on July 22, 2008 at 3:01 PM |Permalink
damn right buddy gave me the blues and i love him for that,after all we all wanted to be buddy guy when we grew up!
Posted by ric batcheller on July 21, 2008 at 1:07 PM |Permalink
damn right i”ve got the blues
Posted by rikkenbakker on July 2, 2008 at 2:58 PM |Permalink
have just caught the british leg of the 2008 tour at birmingham symphony hall from the moment buddy came on stage to the very last last bow he and his very talented band took he carried the whole auidience off on a tidale wave of emotion i cannot put into words the greatness that is buddy guy
i will happily travel all around the world to see another buddy guy concert thank you again
rikkenbakker
I was watching Glastonbury on TV over the weekend, furious that Buddy was put on so late. He should have headlined the frastival on the main stage, his live performance for me was the best of the weekend.
Hey Everyone!!!! I Was at buddy guys concert in Glasgow on Thursday night!!!! IT WAS F**KING AWSOME! He sure does know how to get the crowds going! and he loves to make an entrance!!! BUDDY GUY FOR EVER!
COME AGAIN SOON BUDDY!!!!
Posted by andy copas on June 28, 2008 at 9:59 AM |Permalink
Saw your gig in Manchester UK last week. Absolutely awsome!! Better than ever. Long may you reign Buddy. Apologies for the bonehead in the audience who heckled you. Hope you don’t think we are all like that in the UK! Looking forward to seeing you at Glastonbury.
Posted by bluegee on June 27, 2008 at 4:08 AM |Permalink
I went to the Glasgow (Scotland) gig last night (great front row seat) and having been a huge fan since the early 80’s and seen Buddy several times in the UK and at Legends, I can honestly say that last night was a disgrace. Buddy hardly played guitar. The phrase ‘help me out here’ was used several times to his excellent sideman. But it was Buddy Guy we paid to hear. And then to slouch off without giving even a single encore!?! Buddy is my all-time favourite electric guitar player, but this was a shadow of his former great self. Buddy, if you want to get drunk, get drunk – but don’t charge your genuine fans for the questionable privilege of watching you do it. I won’t be back and I am not the only one who feels like that, judging by some of the comments I heard outside the venue last night. Can’t Quit The Blues? You did last night.
Posted by Dan Dircksen on June 25, 2008 at 10:03 PM |Permalink
Visited Legends this past Friday (6/20) to get some grub and hear the acoustical set. Come to find out Buddy Guy was to be in town and at Legends that evening. We had a little bit of a dilema…..I wanted to stay and meet him of course, but I had my 13 year old son, and so we needed to exit by 8:00. Anyway long story short, we caught up with Buddy Guy around 9:30 and got to meet him and get a couple of autographs. I’m not big into bothering celebrities for autographs and very few I would take the time to bother. But Mr Guy is the exception and as nice as ever, as he didn’t seem to mind me shoving a pen in his face not more than 30 seconds after he parked his car. One of the most memorable moments of my life….and I haven’t stopped bragging about it. So, Buddy, thanks very much for your time, conversation, and signature. They will all be savored.
Dan
ps The 13 year old can’t wait to see you in concert.
Posted by Anders on June 23, 2008 at 6:06 AM |Permalink
Sorry for double posting, I thought I had to shorten down my comment.. : )
Posted by Anders on June 23, 2008 at 6:04 AM |Permalink
Hey! Buddy Guy you are my biggest inspiration, I am at the age of 15 now, and only 1 and a half year a go I couldn’t do anything with the guitar. You are the best blues guitarist in the world! Once I saw you play that Polka dot stratocaster on the concert “Lightning In a Bottle”, my mind was set! I wanted to play guitar. Thanks to you I have learned it a lot faster than I thought it would be. Will you ever come visit Norway again? I hope so. sincerely
- Your friend Anders from Norway.
Posted by Anders on June 22, 2008 at 5:22 PM |Permalink
Hey! BG, I just want you to know that you’re my biggest idol! For me, you are the best guitar player in the world! I remember when I was at the age of 14, I am 15 now, I saw you on the TV playing at the concert “Lightning in a bottle”, playing Jimi Hendrix’s “Red House” and “Voodoo Child”. Once you laid your hands on that polka dot Stratocaster, my mind was set, I also wanted to that, or at least try. So my parents bought me a cheap Squire stratocaster to begin with, later on I saved up money to buy your signature Fender stratocaster with polka dots. Today, 1 and a half year later, I can jam along with your songs and play solo’s, it have been a lot of hard hours struggling, but I have been wise, I have taken up on the tips you gave on your Blues-guitar DVD, and with you, Mr. Buddy Guy as my inspiration I think I have learned things quite faster than others.. I chosed the BLUES as my main genre, and I’m sticking with it, because of you, and because I want to. So, thank you very much for being such an inspirational person in my life.
and oh, will you ever come visit Norway again? You have played at the notodden blues festival am I right? : )
Sorry for leaving such a long comment.
Thank you- Anders M.P
Posted by June Mincey on June 19, 2008 at 6:24 PM |Permalink
Buddy Guy:
The day you came to play
Down St. Augustine way
Twas a beautiful day
And you stole the sun’s rays
The sea breeze caressed
as you played your tunes
On a warm Summer’s night
the way it feels in June
You played and you sang
And you shared your life
With outright abandon
You made me feel alright
In your sounds was my heart
And free I became
And me and the folks there
We all felt the same
When you left the stage
I felt the power all ’round
Now all I wants to know
When you coming back to my town!
God bless you and keep you
You’re one of a kind
Thank you, my friend
Junebugg
Posted by Jordan on June 19, 2008 at 2:46 PM |Permalink
Hey Buddy Guy fans/beer drinkers,
I bought a case of Miller high life yesterday and discovered that buying a case gets you points that you can redeem online for music downloads. What really matters is that they have tracks up by Buddy Guy.
Posted by M & L waterman-nites on June 9, 2008 at 4:00 PM |Permalink
WOW! Stopped in BUDDY GUYS after 08 Blues Fest @ Grant Park. $2/beer, EXCELLENT entertainment. My husband was on stage with his harp, Buddy Guy autograph, tooooooo cooool. Next trip to Chicago can’t be soon enough and we will be visiting BUDDYS.
Posted by Richard Kimball on June 5, 2008 at 5:16 PM |Permalink
I’m sitting here in Rancho Mirage, CA out in the blazing sun of the Southern California desert, enjoying the great blues of Otis Taylor from Buddy Guy’s Legends….It’s a frigging great mix….the closest thing to actually being there….Congratulations to my old friend Norm Winer for some great blues programming
I am 19 years old from Birmingham, AL; I will be playing at the upcoming citystages. That same night you will be playing. I am looking forward to meeting you if it is possible. I’ve been playing the blues for two years and you are one of my top influenes. I’ve even been known to jam on some of your songs; I have played with an artist by the name of Scott Holt. Please check me out on Youtube and I’ll see you on the 14th.
p.s. love you man.
Posted by angie on June 3, 2008 at 9:04 PM |Permalink
Well, I have never been to a Buddy Guy consert and I do not like the blues much. But my boyfriend said I have no clue about music untill I see Buddy perform. So, on June 12th I am going to see buddy. I actuauly can not wait,
Posted by Dave on June 3, 2008 at 5:07 PM |Permalink
The best blues joint north of the Mason-Dixon!This place is a gas! Beer is cheap…drink alot!
Posted by Jose on June 3, 2008 at 10:23 AM |Permalink
Budy eres el mejor guitarra de blues que nunca he oido, que dios te siga conservando todo el sentimiento que tienes en tus dedos y la fuerza para poder transmitirlo
I HAD A BLAST PLAYING HARMONICA AT BUDDY’S
BAR A FEW YEARS AGO. IT WAS ‘FREE GUITAR STRING’ NIGHT ANDTHE PLACE WAS JAMMED WITH OVER A HUNDRED GUITAR SLINGERS. THE HOUSE BAND THOUGHT IT WAS A GOOD IDEA TO HAVE THE ONLY HARP PLAYER IN THE HOUSE COME UP ANF PLAY. WE DID A COUPLE OF GOOD NUMBERS, BUT I NEVER DID GET ANY FREE GUITAR STRINGS!
Posted by All-Tube on May 9, 2008 at 8:41 AM |Permalink
It’s good to see the Legends website back, even though it’s in a different form. I was surprised the plug was pulled on the old site without warning. Talk about the blues!
Posted by mike on May 8, 2008 at 10:32 AM |Permalink
HUGE fan! – seen Buddy 8 times but $20 for a shot glass?
Posted by Lena on May 8, 2008 at 8:50 AM |Permalink
Love to visit Legends whenever I am visiting Chicago…simply the best blues venue around. Had the pleasure of seeing Buddy perform in Milwaukee last September. He is a stellar guitarist who is cited as an influence by many musicians including SRV and John Mayer. What a treat it was to see him play!
Posted by All-Tube on May 7, 2008 at 7:18 AM |Permalink
It’s good to see a Legends website. I missed the old one when the plug was pulled, along with its forum. We’ve got to keep up with Buddy Guy. Another place is: http://www.buddyguy.net.
Posted by smokydogjoe on May 2, 2008 at 12:03 PM |Permalink
i wonder if this “new fangled” , “snazzed up” web-site is going to touch on Buddy’s up coming new album release that i read about in Guitar Edge mag. sounds like a goodie
Posted by Redhouse on April 20, 2008 at 9:48 PM |Permalink
I 2nd Iron Man Michael Burk’s new album is one of the best Blues albums to come out in a while. Empty Promises is the shit!
Here’s what George Thorogood’s guitarist Jim Suhler said about Buddy. That’s some disrespect.
I’ll take Elvin over Buddy Guy. Elvin’s band is a true ensemble, rather than a rhythm guitarist, drummer & basist simply backing a frontman.
Posted by Clay Reed on April 16, 2008 at 8:30 PM |Permalink
I’ve been a blues/funk/jamband/jazz fan for years. I’m originally from Little Rock, AR so Memphis being two hours away was nice. Yet no one single musician has brought me to tears out of sheer heart-felt happiness & utter amazement. The ability of Buddy Guy to build a song to a schorching hight singing & playing, then drop it down to a whisper inomprehensible! Smokydogjoe I met Michael Burks at a blues festival in Helena,AR 7 years ago. By now there’s no telling what that man is capable of! All in all Chi vs Delta cant say overall but BUDDY like Clapton quoted “He’s the greatest guitar player living.” THE BEST
Posted by smokydogjoe on April 15, 2008 at 6:49 AM |Permalink
if you fellow blues lovers haven’t already, go out and buy Michael Burks’ Iron Man CD…i don’t think it will be long for this album to make its mark in the blues world. not only his best album yet but one of the best in the blues world today!!!…ROCK ON MICHAEL BURKS…!!!
Posted by william on April 10, 2008 at 6:25 AM |Permalink
Great show in Cleveland on 4/8!!!
Posted by tony on April 7, 2008 at 8:49 PM |Permalink
Love Buddy’s place…seen Lil Ed, and Ron Prince there…had a great time, thanks
The new Stones cd is incredible and Buddy Guy’s Champagne and Reefer is steller! Wow!
Posted by Bigg Donnie K C K on April 1, 2008 at 1:47 PM |Permalink
BIG RIC HALL TIM MARTY SEE YOU IN DALLAS BIGG D.
Posted by Sandy on April 1, 2008 at 9:08 AM |Permalink
I just saw Buddy last Saturday in Northampton, MA and I have to say that it was one of the best shows I have seen in a long time. I loved the way he came into to crowd and just to hear him play sent chills through my spine. He had a 10 year old boy play with him that was phenomenal. Thank you for such a wonderful experience. I can’t wait to see him again.
Posted by allan trotter on April 1, 2008 at 8:02 AM |Permalink
alright buddy howz ya keepin?am hopin to come over to chicago from greenock scotland,i have always loved your music and i always try to play your songs i love your style bro.well keep jammin and maybe we can play some real deal blues sometime!take care and increase da peace!i am gonna keep rockin the blues right here in scotland.peace…
Posted by Scott on March 31, 2008 at 9:07 PM |Permalink
I’ve been with Buddy and Legends for nearly 20 years. My brother and I used to take the Blue Line (then the A Train) from Oak Park. Hands down, Buddy is my favorite Blues musician. He can still stir me to tears when I’m driving my car alone on a Saturday night.
Posted by Bigg Donnie K C K on March 31, 2008 at 2:20 PM |Permalink
I HAVE BIG FUN, EVER JANAURY. WITH BUDDY, AND BRAIN,MIKE,HARVEY. LOOKING TO SEE YOU SOON.
Posted by smokydogjoe on March 28, 2008 at 8:58 PM |Permalink
nice change but i stand with Redhouse about the discussion forums…i thought we had a good thing goin.
nevertheless i’ve had the pleasure of visiting legends a few years ago. i was excited to finally see Lil’ Ed perform. i had been listening to his band since roughousin’. Ron Prince and the hard time opened up and Eric Noden was earlier in the evening…Ron Prince stole the night and i felt comfortable in approaching him to let him know. i remember my wife leaning towards me and saying (while Prince was jamming) “you know i’m not a blues fan but this guy is fucking awsome”…that does not go without saying that Lil’ Ed was great…but he was no Ron Prince…PLEASE BRING BACK THE FORUMS!!!
Posted by Jos Oosterhuis on March 26, 2008 at 4:42 PM |Permalink
I visited The Legends during the Chicago Bluesfest in 2005. It was fantastic to be there. A dream became reality. There were a lot of famous bluesartists in the club that evening. I stood next to Buddy and did not dare to talk to him On the parking at the back i met RBB Ronny Baker Brooks. I asked and got his pick after the performance! This Year (2008) I am looking forward to visit the Legends again, now with 8 friends from Holland (The Netherlands) on the night before this years 25th Chicago bluesfestival. We hope to meet Buddy and hear-see him play the blues.
Posted by Dan Zahnle on March 26, 2008 at 11:42 AM |Permalink
The site needs plenty of work.. but its getting there. Where is the schedule. Can’t tell who’s playing tonight? If you need any help I would be happy to help.
Posted by kenny on March 25, 2008 at 11:56 PM |Permalink
What happened to the calendar? The first thing i do when visiting Chicago is check that weeks performers.This makes it difficult.
Posted by Redhouse on March 25, 2008 at 7:53 PM |Permalink
Nice site! But where’s the fan forum???
Posted by RUTH LASHAWNN WILSON on March 25, 2008 at 7:50 PM |Permalink
HI- IVE NEVER BEEN TO THE FAMOUS LEGEND, BUT I HAVE SOME OF BUDDY GUYS CD. IM FROM ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA. AND I LOVE BUDDYS MUSIC, DO YOU THINK YOU WILL BE COMMING TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA? if you do please email me ”THANKS IN ADVANCE”RUTH” DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA—MARCH/25/08
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Howdy from the Austin Blues Society down here in the Live Music Capitol of the World!
We’re stoked that you are coming to our fair city and I can’t wait to see you perform! We’re promoting your gig at Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheatre in our newsletter the Blues-E-News and on our web site austinbluessociety.org
I’m listening to you on the stereo right now….and after a long drought and finally getting some recently, it’s the most appropriate song to hear….Let It Rain!
Yours Bluely,
Patrice Bartling
Prez Austin Blues Society
Hello Buddy!
Here is a group of your blues fans from Yerevan, Armenia. Just listening to your music now and drinking to your health. Happy Birthday, Buddy Guy, and Many Happy Returns! God Bless You!
I’ve got Buddy and the Juniors spinnin now. WOW forgot this was marbleized.
So true, Talkin’ Bout Women….
Oh YEAH, HAPPY BIRTHDAY…….
It was GREAT to FINALLY see you at the Vibes yesterday. Sorry about the crowd, I screamed “Son of a Gun” at the top of my lungs the first time. I’m even Chinese….LOL.
Hope you can make it back to CT, maybe Toad’s with Johnny Winter?
I’m spinnin’ my “Smokin’ TNT Drinkin’ Dynamite” as I post, Skin Deep is up next.
Have a great summer tour…..
hey buddy – i’d first like to wish you a very happy anniversary! i’m a native chicagoan and have been frequenting your club for MANY years. i love seeing you perform wherever, but there’s just something about seeing you play your own club that’s just amazing! i’d also like to extend my condolences on the passing of your dear friend, koko – another great chicago blues legend. she certainly earned her title ‘QUEEN OF THE BLUES’. she will surely be missed down here but just think of the party that’s goin on up there! well, thanks & see you on the 16th! Peace ~ Melanie
I’ve been following Buddy Guy for 25 years. Barely out of high school, my older brother and I used to take the Blue Line downtown from the Lombard stop in south Oak Park where we grew up. I actually taught John how to play guitar after teaching myself. We figured Blues was the best music in the world. Going to Legends was a mysterious journey. In those days, you didn’t know what you might find in the neighborhood around Legends. It was a right of manhood to make the trip. I remember many a show. Something special happened nearly every time. Buddy Guy Blues has taught me how to really live, with screaming passion and heart-felt sincerity. Over my life, I’ve tried to improve my own blues guitar playing and I’ve taught others for nothing more than a hand shake. I’ve had the privilege of shaking Buddy’s deep, strong hand (that’s all I ever hoped for). It’s hard being a Blues man. Buddy, I will do what I can to keep the Blues alive. I listen to all your work (actually I am crazy over old school Blues – your recommendations), and I deeply appreciate what you have given this world. Thank you. I will be on the Blue Line again come this Blues Fest ‘09.
Buddy Guy/ Crossroads III
I loved to see Buddy Guy play at the two crossroads festivals. The thought ocurred to me that the first time I saw Buddy play was at a place called the Pavilion in NYC (site of the 1964 World’s Fair). He opened for Led Zepplin on either their first or second American tour (I think first, becasue they played all their stuff from the first album.)I remember that Mr. Guy played Sunshine of Your Love. He placed the back end of his guitar on the stage, held the neck with his fretting hand and used a white handkerchief to play the song. It was AWESOME! Since we know that Eric Clapton will do another Crossroads festival and since you know he will invite Buddy again, I think it would be most appropriate for Buddy Guy to play Sunshine of you Love the same way he did it back then, at the next Crossroads fetival. Very cool tribute to Eric Clapton. Can we get behind this, people??? This idea needs the kind of traction only the internet can provide. Grass Roots. Please let’s get behind this.
hi..i was there 2 monts ago and the live musics are still on my ears it was awesomw i listened jimmy johnsons live performance and i have a chance to met him.Thanks for the ambience and best wishes from turkey…buddy guy’s 4 eva:)
Jetty from the Netherlands!I,m also verry happy dear Buddy Guy you come to Amersfoort 16-5.Saw you last year at the North Sea Jazz.After the show I became a little sad thinkin when he come back!! So this is a surprice and I can,t waite to see you performe.I went to your shows from the nineties and have been a fan ever sinds.Your life shows are the best. So much love Jetty from Groningen(NED.)
If a person can touch and stir your soul through music they have a rare and beautiful gift……Buddy you do that everytime I hear your music……Thanks for making my life a more beautiful and meaning ful place b/c of your music…..
Hi ! i’m so happy that you come to holland again this year Buddy(16th of may) ! my mom is very sick and i could use a good day away from my problems. I’m counbting the days till i will see you do where your good at : breaking down the house !
i hope to hear the famous money (that’s what i want) cover that you did on the festival express that changed my life just by watching that !
with love from holland,
michael
I am sorry for the passing of your brother, I know you will miss him.
Please support the blues and vote for the Jessie Orr Band in the Fender Road Worn Contest. We are the only blues band left in the contest. So please vote for us at http://www.getroadworn.com/thejessieorrband
And keep the blues alive. Thank you!
buddy was kind enough to sign my guitar…i love his tone and style…
I was given” Buddy’s Guy”, CD ,”Bring I’m In”, by my daughter . At the age of 82 i wish to express how much i enjoy listening to you ,”Buddy” . Keep up the good music .
lYNN
I came back from Iraq torn apart in 2005 and somebody handed me a Buddy CD, ever since then, I have been a new man! I met Buddy by chance at legends last December while visiting the fiance’s family in IL and it was one of the happiest moments of my life!
Dear Buddy,
I am a 26 year old woman who never in my life really listened to The Blues. I live in Columbus, Ohio where you played this past weekend on 2-27-09 at the LC Pavilion. It was one of the most amazing experiences of my life and will never ever forget it. I was standing 10 ft. from Buddy Guy. My husband is a major fan and what an honor to be able to listen to the great Buddy Guy upclose. Buddy, your smile is most beautiful and when I would see you smile many times that night, with our country the way it is your smile says “It will all be okay”! Marty you rock! SKIN DEEP!
Hello from Wisconsin,
My mom, Rhonda Blair, used to manage a blues club in Chicago Heights, IL called Jim Shooze. She performed with Buddy guy in the late 90’s, early 2000’s and said there was a video tape of it. I was wondering if anyone knows of any video archives from Legends before they moved. (She said she thinks they moved). That would be really great to find! Anyway, love the music and Legends is awesome.
Thank You Buddy for being such an great role model for kids . Buddy went out into the crowd and found my 9 year grandson which he had autographed his guitar for and put him on stage to play along with him . He wants to grow up to be a great guitarist like Buddy Guy . That was a dream come true for him . Thanks You ! Buddy
Hi from Dublin / Ireland.
Tell everybody to go out and buy every CD you’ve had something to do with – they’ll be priceless by the time they get home!
When are you coming to the Temple Bar Blues Festival in Dublin – come stay with us when you do!
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YOURE CLUB IS THE BEST TIME IN CHI-TOWN…NO DOUBT….
DAMN RIGHT IM A BUDDY GUY FAN!!!
Luv N Respect!
You came and sang to me in Chattanooga, it pleased me so much!
You sang to me in Chattanooga, it pleased me so much
as far as buddy signing after a show, he could just walk out the door and go home, after playing he always goes and sign i am sure he gets tired and everyone wanting something different cut the man some slack he pours his soul out on stage and then saturday night he had his shoe top cut out because he has gout and still put on the best show of the year then he goes over and signs for 20 plus minutes
I have all of your CD’s and recordings. Keep up the great work
I love you, Buddy Guy, I have all of your CD and recordings.
We are from PA and attended two (2)shows; l/21/09 and 1/24/09!!!! What can we say? TOTALLY AWESOME!!!! We didn’t get autographs the first night, but Saturday we were first in line and he signed three autographs for us and he said please come back and see us again. We certainly will without any hesitation. We just wish there was more seating as it’s hard to stand for 6 or more hours at a time, but for “Buddy Guy” it’s worth it. We will see him in April in Greensburg, PA which is a stones throw from where we live. Can’t wait. Thanks to the staff at Legends for a well organized show.
I absolutely agreed with Leonards comment. My husband and I travelled from London, UK to see Buddy on Friday January 23, 2009. We paid USD103 for two tickets (we had to pay a surcharge for buying tickets in the UK – that smacks of discrimination to me) and didn’t even get a proper ticket just an email confirmation. We arrived at Legends at 4pm (we wanted to get seats) and spent all afternoon ordering (and paying for) food and drink, oh and we also bought a t-shirt each. We didn’t buy the CD’s because we’ve already got them. I made a point of asking the Legends staff if I could have a ticket as a souvenir but was told that I couldn’t have one, but look out for people dropping them on the floor – I could pick up one of those. At the end of an amazing show everyone queued up and Buddy signed tickets and posed for photos. When we got to the front of the line we asked Buddy to sign the Legends newsletter but were told in no uncertain terms that he wouldn’t sign that, he would only sign our tickets. I then produced my email confirmation sheet (that was the closest I had to a ticket) but Buddy himself told me he wouldn’t sign that. I explained the situation, that I’d come from England and didn’t have a ticket but was told that he didn’t care where I came from if I wanted an autograph I would have to buy some merchandise. We then asked Buddy to sign the t-shirts that we’d bought earlier, but I felt completely ripped off – our tickets cost over and above those of everyone else’s and we’d paid over USD2000 to get from the UK!!!! The whole experience left a really bad taste in my mouth and I can’t help feeling discrimated against.
I’ve been a fan of Buddys for 20 years, purchased every cd and been to at least 15 shows. Well Buddy you lost a great fan. I was at legends 1/22 show and my friend saw Buddy standing by his merchandise after the show and politely asked him for his autograph and Buddy rudely said I’m tired of signing tickets why don’t you buy something. I was thinking hey she just payed $50.00 for that ticket to see you on a Thursday night. He made a loyal fan feel like crap.I respect his privacy and would never bother him on the street, but come on we just payed good money in this crap economy to see you. If you did not want to sign any autographs you could of just told her not tonight.It looks like Buddy finally let his fame go to his head. Just remember if it wasn’t for SRV and Clapton and all the new fans they helped you get in the 80’s you would be as unknown as many of the other great Blues legends. Hey Buddy thanks for giving us the Blues. You saved me the long ride down from Fox Lake next Winter.
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OK it is Sat and went to Legends Thursday and Friday night, I just do not see how it could get any better. Buddy Guy has never let his fans down. This is a trip i will never forget thanks to the staff at legends, the food, the music, I can say for sure does not get any better. Get there early tables fill up and it is standing room only. I just do not have the words to fully explain how great it is to see Buddy in his own house. You just have to had been here to feel it, DAMN RIGHT ITS DA BULES AT LEGENDS!!!!!!!! THANKS BUDDY GUY FOR BEING THE REAL DEAL
Just Loved my experience at legends. I was in Chicago a few years ago for a week & had lunch there nearly every day. I was a little disapointed in the fact that Saturday night Hubert Sumlin was scheduled to play but was ill & Pinetop Perkins filled in…. How cool was that. Buddy was at the bar that night and I got to talk to him about his playing and guitars and such. It was a very memorable evening. I look forward to doing it again.
I heard you guys were going to close? Whats up with that!
JANUARY FUN.
Can’t wait to see George again. It should be a good time. It allways is. I wish that Buddy Guy & BB King Show would come to Chicago. How can ya have a great blues show like that and not hit Chicago. I hope I am mistaken. Kansas City, Louisville, Detroit, Washington DC, New York, and Boston. Guess Im going to have to drive. Unless theres a secret show at Legends… I HOPE!!!!!!
g/day first time to u.s on hols from australia was in legends the night of phils wake what a night makes me want to visit every sat night just keep singin the blues awesome cobber
Say the TV spot on Mr. Guy giving to the food shelf. He’s always been my blues hero, but obviously goes far beyond singing and playing the guitar. God Bless you Buddy!
Hey Buddy! saw your show Dec.10, in Tulsa, Ok. excellent show. It was my girlfriends first intro to the blues and she loved it. When you had the audience sing the refrain to skin deep, I listened real hard and heard the audience sing it with real feeling, it was awesome. Keep on bluesin’.
I think it is great that Buddy and Scott Holt are getting back together on the 15th.
buddy played grand rapids -in the 80s and it was outside in a big park…it was so far beyond cool i couldnt tell ya- 50 watt marshall combo and a bluesbird guitar..wound-out. i was floored….he also shook the plaster at club eastbrook in grand rapids..that was a show in the 90s…it was unreal- buddy for prez next time around…fred t.
My wife, kids and I saw Buddy Guy perform in Wichita, KS, last night (12/13/08) and it was wonderful. Truly amazing music. My kids, daughters 13 and 9, loved it and have been listening to Buddy Guy CDs all day today. While Buddy was walking through the audience playing, he ran into my younger daughter, and he held her hand and strummed his guitar with her index finger as he played. She’s in awe of him, and since then she’s refused to wash her hand.
Thank you, Buddy. It really was great. I’m trying to introduce my kids to blues. I want them to understand where rock came from.
I saw Buddy perform a couple of weeks ago in Tarboro NC of all places! Thanks to Edgecomb Community College/Mr.Eric Greene and ThankYou to Buddy and All his crew!
WOW.. I had forgotten how he just comes in and captures all and plays You like a puppet! Last saw him when I was in New Orleans at Sweet Emma’s Preservation Hall in 73 or 74.
Godspeed
MetaJ
I saw Buddy live a couple of weeks ago in Tarboro NC of all places! THANKYOU Edgecomb Community College and Mr. Greene and BUDDY! …….. I hadnt seen Buddy since about 73 or 74 in New Orleans at Sweet Emma’s Preservation Hall.
the new CD..Skin Deep is Awesome !
Buddy comes in and just grabs Your attention and works You like a puppet from the Git go
ThankYou Buddy
Godspeed
MetaJ
Hey Buddy! I just saw you at Cain’s Ballroom in Tulsa – incredible show – thank you so much!
Hi,
I’ve been to the Legend last year in Feb. and got a chance to speak to Buddy for the second time. Last time was 35 years when he was touring France. Feb session was a great time: he even tuned up with the guest on stage. I am a blues drummer and used to organise a blues festival in France who already hosted Lit’l Ed, Eddy Clearwater and John Primer (2008) who be will first part on Buddy’s gig in January 09. I really hope you never stop….Go on, it’s always a real pleasure and a privilege to be able to hear you all. Buddy, in your last “Blues Again” interview, you mentionned your favourite hobby was to sit down in your bar and speak with everybody, with a special mention for the French people: we did it, man; we did it. Thank you with all my respect….
In March, 2008, I visited Legends for the first time. I was in Chicago visiting some friends with a half dozen fellow Pittsburghers. We were halfway finished eating our killer food from the menu, when my friend’s wife said, “who is that at the bar?”. I turned and looked…at it was Buddy Guy himself! The thought that Buddy, a LEGEND to anybody that loves the blues, was sitting there, 30 feet from me, was incredible. And I, being a blues guitar man, and Buddy Guy disciple, decided that I HAD to introduce myself and shake his hand. Buddy was extremely gracious and accommodating. He thanked us for visiting Legends, and actually told us that he always enjoyed playing in Pittsburgh, and even mentioned a few venues in which he had played. On the way out, he thanked us again for coming. What a great man! Buddy doesn’t NEED to sit and thank people at his place, but he does because he is truly connected with his audience.
I was in Legends last year, was there the same day Bootsy was. It was a dream come true to just walk in, I hope to visit again very soon with a friend as a guide that knows Buddy well, maybe I will get to thank him (Buddy) for not only all the music, but for inspiring so many little boys like me to pick up the guitar.
I DO hjope Rich Diamond can help me meet you, and thank you Buddy.
soul to soul,
Jerry
Dear frends, it would be a good time to set up live webcam, so that we on this side of the ocean, enjoyed the live music legend. Best regards from Serbia
I organize the blues group on meetup.com in Chicagoland (along with some other groups)
We had an event last night to see Aron Burton–it was fabulous, not only was Aron great, but Buddy sat in too!
The food was wonderful, the waitstaff attentive…
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We’ll be back
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I arrived in tne USA for the first time on 30th september 2009.on a recommendations,I attended LEGENDS thta night although badly jet lagged.What a night!!! This wa a tribute to Buddy’s late brother,Phil.I came to the USA for some real Chicago blues and what a night.In a word, FANTASTIC
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Visited the club a couple of times and its da biz. Saw BG at club New Yr 2004 best night ever
JUST KEEP DOIN IT.
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Just saw Buddy in Detroit with the Hendrix tribute show.. Unbelieveable! What a great show Catch this show if you like your guitar licks served up smokin hot!
Loved Chicago and loved Buddy’s place. Will be back.
Toronto Canada.
Buddy, I am from the small town of Cottonport,LA, which is only a few miles from Lettsworth, your home town. Big brim in Innis! I was in your club on Friday, October 17th, and got to see Stan and McCray play. Without a doubt, some of the best guitar playing I have heard in a long time. Being a guitar player, you can say this was the highlight of my trip and I could not get enough. I have always enjoyed your music and I think your place is probably the last real blues club left in this country. Hopefully, I’ll catch you the next time you are in Baton Rouge. Thank you for giving the world your music. God Bless.
I have never seen Buddy in concert,but,definately on my list of final things to do.If I could see Buddy & BB live, my life would be complete. I love “Who’s Gonna Fill Their Shoes” AWESOME! Buddy,Damn Right, one of the best blues men!
BB”s the King, but Buddy’s the BEST! I’ve been saying that for years. When Buddy comes down from the stage, and lets a kid bang on his guitar strings while he fingers the frets. Magic happens. You know without a doubt that you are in the presence of a pure guitar genius. Like a previous commentor, I have to say that Buddy can bring me to tears. When he says shhh listen now listen, I get an instant lump in my throat. Big venue or little club, the sound from his guitar goes straight to your heart. Seven or eight years ago my wife and I saw Buddy play a short afternoon set at Legends during the Blues Fest. Second row table, front and center. Cold beer and live Buddy are the ultimate blues combination. We stopped at the counter by the front door to buy souvenir shirts and there was Buddy standing there keeping an eye on things. My wife caught his eye and said “Do you work here?” With that big smile of his he looked her in the eye and gave her a long, low, drawn out, Yeahhhh! We all laughted. Unable to think of anything else to say to a legend, we gave hime the obligatory “We Love You Buddy”, and shuffled back to our table. (2nd row center) We will never forget it.
We can’t wait to see you again, and of course, we love you Buddy!
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Buddy is the best, and has been for a long long time.I enjoy so much listening to his blues and wathcing him on youtube,etc. everytime i listen to buddy all i can do is smile and feel better.i love watching him perform with clapton bb king jim vaughn and robert cray. buddy god bless you and thank you for being a true legend
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Buddy’s new album (Skin Deep) is great, it just shows that the master can still play fantastic blues as he always does. Got loads of cd’s by Buddy and his music lives on.
Derek UK.
The Love goes with you! Put some bottom in your sound support your local bass player Rod Lumpy Lumry San Diego the limo guy!
I have had the pleasure of driving Buddy and Judd White, and the love of your brother’s life is a gift from GOD!! A deep prayer is from my heart and one day will all jam again. Lumpy “Put Some Bottom in Your Sound support your local Bass
Buddy you are timeless thank you so much for your music. I hope your around for another 71
I just saw Buddy @ the roots n’ blues and bbq’s fest in Columbia Mo.As usual he put on a fantastic show.He is the best guitarist in the world right now in my opinion.The only negative comment I have is that I wish he would stop trying to play like Jimi Hendrix and just play like who he is.The best damn blues guitarist (or any other genre) in the world. p.s please keep the newsletter coming.I really enjoy it!
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Buddy, I got a copy of Skin Deep yesterday. Damn Good Job! You really hit it this time. I fell outta my chair laughing one minute and was crying like a baby the next. This album is what they mean when they talk about feeling the music.
I´m living in Buenos Aires,Argentina.I saw Two Buddy´s shows in 1994 and 1995, were really amazing!,I going to Chicago next 2009 June,there will be some Buddy´s show?.Could somebody tell me wich is the best way to go to Chicago?
Skin Deep is amazing. The message is powerful and the timing is perfect. I hope that many will listen to the message, and give Buddy the recognition he has worked so hard to obtain all these years.
Thanks for giving so much life, energy and genuineness to the blues.
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I was very sorry to have learned of the passing of your brother Phil. Brother’s are a very special thing and it saddens me to think of ever parting with mine. My brother is who 1st introduced me to the Blues (my 1st Stevie Ray Vaughn concert at age 15) and later, to you and your music. That is what brothers do. I have visited with you and chatted with you at your club a few times. I have a favorite memory of chatting with you at the bar for a little while before a Shamika Copeland show on Thanksgiving eve. I met one of your nephews at one of your January shows a few years ago. He was a nice kid and I enjoyed chatting with him. He asked if I had ever seen Phil play and I told him I hadn’t. He said I really needed come see him play and I never did. I wish I would have. Buddy, my heart aches for you and for Phil’s family. Peace be with you.
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Hi! I’ve been to the Legend last feb 2008 and had the chance to chat with Buddy. It was great. Music there was brillant and still is I imagine. I am from France and in charge of a Blues festival. Maybe one day Buddy could come over. The new album is a real pleasure. Thank you Buddy.
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I met Phil and Buddy @ legends over 15 years ago. I was also fortunate enough to know Buddy, we talked at his birthday party prior to him playing at Alpine b-4 Stevie Ray’s accident. Durning this time I was w/the love of my life which I have also lost. So I know that Phil, Lefty and my Tommy Macias are all together having a great time. The time at Legends w/ Phil & Buddy is something i still brag about today. My prayers are with you and your family. All my love, Kathy Hibbler
Dear Buddy,
I’m very sorry to hear of the passing of your brother. We were at your show in Cincinnati on that fateful day. Please know that you and he are in our prayers.
Phil—-Rest in Peace.
I attended the show at the MN State Fair last night. It was so great to see and hear Buddy. I just don’t know why they booked the other two acts…just were not up to Buddy’s caliber or style. So thanks for a great show and wish it could of gone on much, much longer.
Living in Chicago for twenty years and going to Legends for most of that time I have many memories of Legends but the one I always tell people is the one that I think best describes Buddy Guy. My friend and I stopped off at Legends after a White Sox game one night. We had been drinking at the game and my friend was pretty drunk by the time we got there. After about an hour my friend was falling down and it was time to get him home. We made our way to the door and I noticed Buddy standing and talking to the doorman, Buddy looked at me and said “were you goin, it’s early” I said my friend was to drunk to stay and I was taking him home. Buddy says “hold on” and tells the doorman to give us back our cover charge. That’s the story I tell everyone here in California when they ask about blues in Chicago and that Buddy will steal your girl if you don’t watch out.
Buddy, I’m sad to here of your brothers untimely passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
He will be missed.
Buddy is the best , a day without buddy is a day without the blues ! i just heared your new album , it rocks ! you are the heart and soul of the blues. i am so sad i couldnt make it to one of your 2 shows in holland (the same damn weekend !)
i hope to see you play one time in real life so probably i’m going to the U.S. soon just for a peformance by the legend
lotz of respect for keeping the blues a-live for a young guy like me (24) to enjoy!
I would just like to extend my deepest condolences to Buddy & Phils family & friends at this very sad time. Phil was such a great musician and will surely be missed. God bless you all! Peace & Love, Melanie
Buddy,
My sympathies on the passing of your brother Phil. It is a great loss to both your family and the blues community. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Much Love.
Condolences to Buddy and his family at the loss of his brother Phil.
A great loss to the Chicago blues scene.
Phil will not be forgotten.
I from Brazil and see Buddy in your bar legenda in 2005. Now return in Chicago and 23 next i go again in the best place. I would like see Buddy again, but i down know he be the…
When i gone, i do pic,was lucky to make a picture witch Buddy.
Rafael
Brazil
Buddy’s new album, Skin Deep, is awesome! I’ve been listening to Buddy for years and he just keeps getting better. Rock on Buddy!
The site schedule is far too slow i updating to plan visits. Septemberslistings still not on the site!
I saw Buddy last night at the Nissan Live Sets taping for later viewing on Yahoo. What a special event. Thanks for making it happen. I’ll see you all on Oct 18th for some catfish ettoufette.
Buddy Guy~! You brought me to tears while “YOU PLAYED” SKIN DEEP” the other day at the Hollywod Bowl!!At the George Thorogood~Elvin Bishop~n “BUDDY”GUY SHOW!
Words cannot THANK YOU ENOUGH on what a BEAUTIFUL PERSON YOU ARE!You are Blessed!!Thank You!YOur Soft Voice~To Powerful:)~Your Sweet Soft play to a jam~ Your tender feelings to Life and jammin on a stage “ALL NIGHT LONG” Saw you at the LES PAUL Tribute too with Joe Perry and all the rest of those greats! BUDDY Thank You BEAUTIFUL SOUL!Will see you on the ROAD!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BUDDY!!!! Best Wishes for many more. You are the best. Saw you at The Southside Shuffle last year in Port Credit – great show. Bought your new CD the day it came out – love it. Hoping to get to The Rose Theatre, Branpton for your November performance. Beverley, A Toronto Fan
Britt Oregon and the Kingdom
The Harleys rumbled through the second lesson this morning at St. Mark’s – sending me to last night’s Britt twin billed event with Buddy Guy and George Thorogood and the Destroyers. The gospel from Matthew 13 spoke of the Kingdom of God in parable form – the mustard seed that grows into a tree for birds; the woman who puts yeast to flour and makes abundant bread; the treasure hidden under our noses; the pearl for which we would sell all we have to possess; angels gone into fish sorting; etc.
About half way through the sermon, I began to get the rector’s challenge –we can see the Kingdom right now. I thought that sometimes it comes like a tiny spark that can grow a 1000 fires in place like California. I get it, kind of, anyway. For me the rumbling bikes reminded me of a group of bikers up from CA for the show – find a great spot to settle in beneath one of the great trees on the Britt Hill – and one coming over to ask the Event Staff guy a question: How do we reserve the Blue tarps? And the nice chat that followed.
George’s following is part Biker, part Boomer, (and some of the Boomer’s Kids) and college agers who just love his hard driving, raunchy, chest pounding sound and lyrics. They were all there – some with faded tattoos to match fading physiques and hair, some in face paint, some with their 24 year old daughters, teeny boppers on a birthday binge – with mom wishing she had not said yes, yes, yes sir-ee. They were all there – a regular cross section of the Kingdom; rich and poor, slim and fat, handsome and not so handsome, good dancers and afraid to move – they all showed up and sold out the hill with 2200 + all us volunteers.
Pastor Rick calls the service to order, invoking those gathered to mind their public manners which hardly anyone gets to practice anymore. Britt is public space – talker and cell phonies to the side, please – make good decisions about spirits and help us keep Britt as the only place in Oregon where you can bring your own. Patrons have pulled together to get one more friend into the area with wrist band only protection – they have pulled their blankets and chairs to squeezing in a biker or two or college kid and his girl friend here and there – there is a closeness growing – the yeast has been fermenting – the bread is on its way.
Buddy appears with the sun still hot on the stage – and he adds more heat and more closeness. After a song or two Buddy angels his way into the crowd with only a blacked out stage hand porting a mic for when Buddy wants to sing. Buddy understands the Kingdom at the soul level and his first stop off the stage is to a young guy stretched out in a quad powered wheelchair in the handicapped section. We all feel it as he smiles so broadly his face comes near breaking when Buddy gets him to strum a few on his wireless empowered strings. This sends the audience into teary eyed frenzy but Buddy is not done. The first – those with bucks and those with time – are soon to be last as Buddy winds his way up the hill with more than a few bows and pats to say later they touched an angel. About half way Buddy rambles behind the sound booth blocking the view of the privileged and gives the rest of us the best he has to offer – that’s what angels do in the Kingdom. The mustard seed seats have grown into a front row action and Buddy loves it and so do we. All too soon he has to go (after all, even John Travolta’s Michael got called in after a while). Buddy has done his Kingdom work for the night – the patrons run for the broken down toilets, the unhealthy oiled up popcorn, the high fructose sweetened ice-cream and the $30 bottles of whine (and I do mean whine). I guess it doesn’t matter what you eat in the Kingdom – we are in God’s hands tonight.
Half time on sold out nights (SO for short on the event staff cheat sheet) is quickly becoming one big “meet and greet” – folks are hugging and handshaking from one end to other. People on inside blankets are doing their best to fairy step their way to an aisle. Kids sitting so long (3 minutes maximum) are stretching their legs and their lungs…yowie! the Kingdom is in full participatory mode and spirits are rising and other spirits are being downed at kingdom sized rates.
All of which sets the stage for “GT and D” or George Thorogood and the (Delaware) Destroyers. George tells us right off that we are in for a nasty time. Now I know that dualists might call that an angel followed by the devil. Jesus understood nasty – he got lots of criticism for hanging with “nasty.” Tax collectors and prostitutes… Mustard, you see, is a weed, a nasty invasive weed, and in the Kingdom it shows up as an unexpectedly vigorous bush in those fine cultivated fields – weeds in great numbers. George’s energy and music is like that – it pounds – grows like weeds in our heads – it soars – it inspires – it inspires some to Bourbon, Scotch, Beer and others to a weed of another sort but only one of these is legal at Britt.
George is a player and tonight he is hitting home runs and not in minor leagues, either. George has been playing the Big Show for a long time; he and the Destroyers have been together a long time and it shows. This is the George that gave up a promising baseball career and spent everything he had on a chance to make his Music. It’s the pearl of great value thing. George gave his all for the chance to make music and gives his all every time he’s on stage – it’s why he sells out – living in the Kingdom even for 3 1/2 hours is so intoxicating, so wonderful, we can overlook our differences and groove together to the music.
But music of another sort, the into to Recessional Hymn #615 brings me back to St. Marks. The Harleys have probably recessed half way to Shasta by now. Randomly, I think that I am glad that at our church we willing to use word recession (or at least a form of it). Then 615 intones, “’Thy Kingdom Come’ on bended knee the passing ages pray and faithful souls have yearned to see on earth that kingdom’s day.” I realize that I have seen on earth that kingdom’s day – or at least a glimpse of that kingdom’s night – through God’s angels, Buddy and George on Britt hill.
As Dr. Peggy slips into the postlude, Walther’s Allegro (Concerto in b minor) on the massive St. Mark’s pipe organ, it comes to me that she is our GT of the pipe organ, playing with an intensity that George and The Destroyers would appreciate. For when it comes down to it we are all angels of one sort on another at least in Kingdom of music and light.
AJM 7/27/0
I saw Buddy at the Little Creek Casino near Shelton Wa. Friday the twenty fifth of July 2008.What a great show.He sure knows how to get a crowd pumped up walking around like he does while playing.George Thorogood played also.But nobody can make a Fender sing like the Great Buddy Guy.The Blues had a baby and they named it Rock and Roll.Long live the Blues.
I picked up “Skin Deep” over the weekend, and I thinks it’s Buddy’s best album since “Slippin’ In”. It just cooks from beginning to end.
Hey Buddy,
I was in Chattanooga when I saw you last, you were great. I don’t know why they hurried you up but I was so happy when you came and song to me. I really enjoyed it.
Blues which I love.
THANX AGAIN 4 PLAYIN BELLEVILLE ONTARIO CANADA. HOPE 2 C U AGAIN
HOPE U HAVE A VERY HAPPY B-DAY!
Buddy, awesome job on the new album! I love it!
Your damn right Buddy has the Blues!
damn right buddy gave me the blues and i love him for that,after all we all wanted to be buddy guy when we grew up!
damn right i”ve got the blues
have just caught the british leg of the 2008 tour at birmingham symphony hall from the moment buddy came on stage to the very last last bow he and his very talented band took he carried the whole auidience off on a tidale wave of emotion i cannot put into words the greatness that is buddy guy
i will happily travel all around the world to see another buddy guy concert thank you again
rikkenbakker
I was watching Glastonbury on TV over the weekend, furious that Buddy was put on so late. He should have headlined the frastival on the main stage, his live performance for me was the best of the weekend.
Hey Everyone!!!! I Was at buddy guys concert in Glasgow on Thursday night!!!! IT WAS F**KING AWSOME! He sure does know how to get the crowds going! and he loves to make an entrance!!! BUDDY GUY FOR EVER!
COME AGAIN SOON BUDDY!!!!
Saw your gig in Manchester UK last week. Absolutely awsome!! Better than ever. Long may you reign Buddy. Apologies for the bonehead in the audience who heckled you. Hope you don’t think we are all like that in the UK! Looking forward to seeing you at Glastonbury.
I went to the Glasgow (Scotland) gig last night (great front row seat) and having been a huge fan since the early 80’s and seen Buddy several times in the UK and at Legends, I can honestly say that last night was a disgrace. Buddy hardly played guitar. The phrase ‘help me out here’ was used several times to his excellent sideman. But it was Buddy Guy we paid to hear. And then to slouch off without giving even a single encore!?! Buddy is my all-time favourite electric guitar player, but this was a shadow of his former great self. Buddy, if you want to get drunk, get drunk – but don’t charge your genuine fans for the questionable privilege of watching you do it. I won’t be back and I am not the only one who feels like that, judging by some of the comments I heard outside the venue last night. Can’t Quit The Blues? You did last night.
Visited Legends this past Friday (6/20) to get some grub and hear the acoustical set. Come to find out Buddy Guy was to be in town and at Legends that evening. We had a little bit of a dilema…..I wanted to stay and meet him of course, but I had my 13 year old son, and so we needed to exit by 8:00. Anyway long story short, we caught up with Buddy Guy around 9:30 and got to meet him and get a couple of autographs. I’m not big into bothering celebrities for autographs and very few I would take the time to bother. But Mr Guy is the exception and as nice as ever, as he didn’t seem to mind me shoving a pen in his face not more than 30 seconds after he parked his car. One of the most memorable moments of my life….and I haven’t stopped bragging about it. So, Buddy, thanks very much for your time, conversation, and signature. They will all be savored.
Dan
ps The 13 year old can’t wait to see you in concert.
Sorry for double posting, I thought I had to shorten down my comment.. : )
Hey! Buddy Guy you are my biggest inspiration, I am at the age of 15 now, and only 1 and a half year a go I couldn’t do anything with the guitar. You are the best blues guitarist in the world! Once I saw you play that Polka dot stratocaster on the concert “Lightning In a Bottle”, my mind was set! I wanted to play guitar. Thanks to you I have learned it a lot faster than I thought it would be. Will you ever come visit Norway again? I hope so. sincerely
- Your friend Anders from Norway.
Hey! BG, I just want you to know that you’re my biggest idol! For me, you are the best guitar player in the world! I remember when I was at the age of 14, I am 15 now, I saw you on the TV playing at the concert “Lightning in a bottle”, playing Jimi Hendrix’s “Red House” and “Voodoo Child”. Once you laid your hands on that polka dot Stratocaster, my mind was set, I also wanted to that, or at least try. So my parents bought me a cheap Squire stratocaster to begin with, later on I saved up money to buy your signature Fender stratocaster with polka dots. Today, 1 and a half year later, I can jam along with your songs and play solo’s, it have been a lot of hard hours struggling, but I have been wise, I have taken up on the tips you gave on your Blues-guitar DVD, and with you, Mr. Buddy Guy as my inspiration I think I have learned things quite faster than others.. I chosed the BLUES as my main genre, and I’m sticking with it, because of you, and because I want to. So, thank you very much for being such an inspirational person in my life.
and oh, will you ever come visit Norway again? You have played at the notodden blues festival am I right? : )
Sorry for leaving such a long comment.
Thank you- Anders M.P
Buddy Guy:
The day you came to play
Down St. Augustine way
Twas a beautiful day
And you stole the sun’s rays
The sea breeze caressed
as you played your tunes
On a warm Summer’s night
the way it feels in June
You played and you sang
And you shared your life
With outright abandon
You made me feel alright
In your sounds was my heart
And free I became
And me and the folks there
We all felt the same
When you left the stage
I felt the power all ’round
Now all I wants to know
When you coming back to my town!
God bless you and keep you
You’re one of a kind
Thank you, my friend
Junebugg
Hey Buddy Guy fans/beer drinkers,
I bought a case of Miller high life yesterday and discovered that buying a case gets you points that you can redeem online for music downloads. What really matters is that they have tracks up by Buddy Guy.
The link is https://www.millerhighlife.com/default.aspx – click on high life extras at the bottom to get in. Let me know if you have trouble finding it.
WOW! Stopped in BUDDY GUYS after 08 Blues Fest @ Grant Park. $2/beer, EXCELLENT entertainment. My husband was on stage with his harp, Buddy Guy autograph, tooooooo cooool. Next trip to Chicago can’t be soon enough and we will be visiting BUDDYS.
I’m sitting here in Rancho Mirage, CA out in the blazing sun of the Southern California desert, enjoying the great blues of Otis Taylor from Buddy Guy’s Legends….It’s a frigging great mix….the closest thing to actually being there….Congratulations to my old friend Norm Winer for some great blues programming
Dear Buddy Guy,
I am 19 years old from Birmingham, AL; I will be playing at the upcoming citystages. That same night you will be playing. I am looking forward to meeting you if it is possible. I’ve been playing the blues for two years and you are one of my top influenes. I’ve even been known to jam on some of your songs; I have played with an artist by the name of Scott Holt. Please check me out on Youtube and I’ll see you on the 14th.
p.s. love you man.
Well, I have never been to a Buddy Guy consert and I do not like the blues much. But my boyfriend said I have no clue about music untill I see Buddy perform. So, on June 12th I am going to see buddy. I actuauly can not wait,
The best blues joint north of the Mason-Dixon!This place is a gas! Beer is cheap…drink alot!
Budy eres el mejor guitarra de blues que nunca he oido, que dios te siga conservando todo el sentimiento que tienes en tus dedos y la fuerza para poder transmitirlo
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Bo Diddley was the man. We will always love and respect him.
I HAD A BLAST PLAYING HARMONICA AT BUDDY’S
BAR A FEW YEARS AGO. IT WAS ‘FREE GUITAR STRING’ NIGHT ANDTHE PLACE WAS JAMMED WITH OVER A HUNDRED GUITAR SLINGERS. THE HOUSE BAND THOUGHT IT WAS A GOOD IDEA TO HAVE THE ONLY HARP PLAYER IN THE HOUSE COME UP ANF PLAY. WE DID A COUPLE OF GOOD NUMBERS, BUT I NEVER DID GET ANY FREE GUITAR STRINGS!
It’s good to see the Legends website back, even though it’s in a different form. I was surprised the plug was pulled on the old site without warning. Talk about the blues!
HUGE fan! – seen Buddy 8 times but $20 for a shot glass?
Love to visit Legends whenever I am visiting Chicago…simply the best blues venue around. Had the pleasure of seeing Buddy perform in Milwaukee last September. He is a stellar guitarist who is cited as an influence by many musicians including SRV and John Mayer. What a treat it was to see him play!
It’s good to see a Legends website. I missed the old one when the plug was pulled, along with its forum. We’ve got to keep up with Buddy Guy. Another place is: http://www.buddyguy.net.
i wonder if this “new fangled” , “snazzed up” web-site is going to touch on Buddy’s up coming new album release that i read about in Guitar Edge mag. sounds like a goodie
I 2nd Iron Man Michael Burk’s new album is one of the best Blues albums to come out in a while. Empty Promises is the shit!
Here’s what George Thorogood’s guitarist Jim Suhler said about Buddy. That’s some disrespect.
I’ll take Elvin over Buddy Guy. Elvin’s band is a true ensemble, rather than a rhythm guitarist, drummer & basist simply backing a frontman.
I’ve been a blues/funk/jamband/jazz fan for years. I’m originally from Little Rock, AR so Memphis being two hours away was nice. Yet no one single musician has brought me to tears out of sheer heart-felt happiness & utter amazement. The ability of Buddy Guy to build a song to a schorching hight singing & playing, then drop it down to a whisper inomprehensible! Smokydogjoe I met Michael Burks at a blues festival in Helena,AR 7 years ago. By now there’s no telling what that man is capable of! All in all Chi vs Delta cant say overall but BUDDY like Clapton quoted “He’s the greatest guitar player living.” THE BEST
if you fellow blues lovers haven’t already, go out and buy Michael Burks’ Iron Man CD…i don’t think it will be long for this album to make its mark in the blues world. not only his best album yet but one of the best in the blues world today!!!…ROCK ON MICHAEL BURKS…!!!
Great show in Cleveland on 4/8!!!
Love Buddy’s place…seen Lil Ed, and Ron Prince there…had a great time, thanks
smokydogjoe
The new Stones cd is incredible and Buddy Guy’s Champagne and Reefer is steller! Wow!
BIG RIC HALL TIM MARTY SEE YOU IN DALLAS BIGG D.
I just saw Buddy last Saturday in Northampton, MA and I have to say that it was one of the best shows I have seen in a long time. I loved the way he came into to crowd and just to hear him play sent chills through my spine. He had a 10 year old boy play with him that was phenomenal. Thank you for such a wonderful experience. I can’t wait to see him again.
alright buddy howz ya keepin?am hopin to come over to chicago from greenock scotland,i have always loved your music and i always try to play your songs i love your style bro.well keep jammin and maybe we can play some real deal blues sometime!take care and increase da peace!i am gonna keep rockin the blues right here in scotland.peace…
I’ve been with Buddy and Legends for nearly 20 years. My brother and I used to take the Blue Line (then the A Train) from Oak Park. Hands down, Buddy is my favorite Blues musician. He can still stir me to tears when I’m driving my car alone on a Saturday night.
I HAVE BIG FUN, EVER JANAURY. WITH BUDDY, AND BRAIN,MIKE,HARVEY. LOOKING TO SEE YOU SOON.
nice change but i stand with Redhouse about the discussion forums…i thought we had a good thing goin.
nevertheless i’ve had the pleasure of visiting legends a few years ago. i was excited to finally see Lil’ Ed perform. i had been listening to his band since roughousin’. Ron Prince and the hard time opened up and Eric Noden was earlier in the evening…Ron Prince stole the night and i felt comfortable in approaching him to let him know. i remember my wife leaning towards me and saying (while Prince was jamming) “you know i’m not a blues fan but this guy is fucking awsome”…that does not go without saying that Lil’ Ed was great…but he was no Ron Prince…PLEASE BRING BACK THE FORUMS!!!
I visited The Legends during the Chicago Bluesfest in 2005. It was fantastic to be there. A dream became reality. There were a lot of famous bluesartists in the club that evening. I stood next to Buddy and did not dare to talk to him
On the parking at the back i met RBB Ronny Baker Brooks. I asked and got his pick after the performance! This Year (2008) I am looking forward to visit the Legends again, now with 8 friends from Holland (The Netherlands) on the night before this years 25th Chicago bluesfestival. We hope to meet Buddy and hear-see him play the blues.
The site needs plenty of work.. but its getting there. Where is the schedule. Can’t tell who’s playing tonight? If you need any help I would be happy to help.
What happened to the calendar? The first thing i do when visiting Chicago is check that weeks performers.This makes it difficult.
Nice site! But where’s the fan forum???
HI- IVE NEVER BEEN TO THE FAMOUS LEGEND, BUT I HAVE SOME OF BUDDY GUYS CD. IM FROM ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA. AND I LOVE BUDDYS MUSIC, DO YOU THINK YOU WILL BE COMMING TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA? if you do please email me ”THANKS IN ADVANCE”RUTH” DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA—MARCH/25/08