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Buddy Guy

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4.6

267 of 281(95%)customers would recommend this to a friend.

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5 / 5

One of those once in a lifetime experiences!

Elk Creek Vineyards @

- Owenton @

,KY @

- Sat, Jun 13, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Any time he played guitar. @

Posted 07/17/2009

by Wes1

Location: Northern Kentucky

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This was an awsome concert. I would go out of my way to go to another BG concert.

Elk Creek Vineyards @

- Owenton @

,KY @

- Sat, Jun 13, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Any time he played guitar. @

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Review 2 for Buddy Guy

5 / 5

Dave Mason and Buddy Guy were terrific

Genesee Theatre @

- Waukegan @

,IL @

- Sat, Nov 7, 2009 @

Posted 11/17/2009

by LJM123333

Would have paid to see either one of them but having both was awesome

Genesee Theatre @

- Waukegan @

,IL @

- Sat, Nov 7, 2009 @

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Review 3 for Buddy Guy

4 / 5

Fine theater, Buddy Guy great

Marin Veterans' Memorial Auditorium At Marin Center @

- San Rafael @

,CA @

- Fri, Nov 13, 2009 @

Favorite moment: When Buddy Guy had a ten year old kid from the audience accompany him on guitar to "Stormy Monday Blues." @

Opening act(s): Elvin Bishop @

Posted 11/15/2009

by Jackdoodles

The Veterans Memorial Auditorium at Marin Center is a very nice theater that hosts a wide variety of concerts and other cultural events. My first visit was to attend the Buddy Guy and Elvin Bishop concert on November 13, 2009. It was a little tricky finding the entrance access at night off Hwy 101 for this first timer, but I finally found it on my second pass. They could use a few signs pointing the way after you turn off on Freitas Parkway.

As for the concert itself, I go way back with Bishop, having first heard him as a kid when he was second guitar (to the late great Mike Bloomfield) in the great Paul Butterfield Blues Band in the mid-1960s, which introduced me to the blues. I've seen him several times subsequently fronting various bands. However, I'm frankly not a huge fan of his current work, which is pretty much the same set he's been doing for the past several decades. And his brand of "blues" isn't really my favorite. It's kind of an amalgam of "bluesy" rock and R & B with some country influences, some of which is catchy & some kind of monotonous and boring, at least to my ear. And while a competent guitarist, Elvin isn't and in my opinion never has been in the first rank. There are a lot of blues guitarists out there today who are his betters. So I guess my appreciation of Elvin is more nostalgic than anything. As for Buddy, it was the first time I'd seen him live, though I've been a fan (of both him & the blues) for many years. He performed a very dynamic hour and a half, which included some great guitar work by both Buddy and his backup guitarist, as well as some solid sounds from the keyboard man. Buddy had some humorous asides and interplay with the audience and reminiscences of past times (he's 72 now!) and some of the greats like John Lee Hooker, Albert King and Eric Clapton. One of the highlights of the evening was when Buddy spied a ten year old kid in the audience with a guitar and when the kid answered Buddy's query in the affirmative about whether he could play, Guy asked him onstage. They strapped Buddy's guitar on the kid (which was about as big as him, as he looked about 7 or 8!) and Buddy just told him to do his thing accompanying him on "Stormy Monday Blues." Whenceforth the kid proceeded to produce some really good & "knowing" blues licks interspersed with Buddy's singing, much to the amazement of both Buddy & the audience. The kid showed a real "feel" for the the timing & grooves of the blues and got a standing ovation. Maybe the next great blues star?

Marin Veterans' Memorial Auditorium At Marin Center @

- San Rafael @

,CA @

- Fri, Nov 13, 2009 @

Favorite moment: When Buddy Guy had a ten year old kid from the audience accompany him on guitar to "Stormy Monday Blues." @

Opening act(s): Elvin Bishop @

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Review 4 for Buddy Guy

5 / 5

BUDDY GUY/ELVIN BISHOP WERE AWESOME!!!

Marin Veterans' Memorial Auditorium At Marin Center @

- San Rafael @

,CA @

- Fri, Nov 13, 2009 @

Posted 11/14/2009

by stubarb

Location: Sacramento, CA

BUDDY GUY/ELVIN BISHOP WERE AWESOME!!! GREAT SEATS!!!

Marin Veterans' Memorial Auditorium At Marin Center @

- San Rafael @

,CA @

- Fri, Nov 13, 2009 @

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Review 5 for Buddy Guy

5 / 5

Buddy Guy is Blues Par Excellence!!

Marin Veterans' Memorial Auditorium At Marin Center @

- San Rafael @

,CA @

- Fri, Nov 13, 2009 @

Opening act(s): Elvin Bishop was gracious to open for Buddy Guy. His performance was worthy of main act status. @

Posted 11/14/2009

by 1Jocktheoldsupporter

His guitar skills are amazing, his vocals are those of a young voice with the wisdom and experience of a man his age.

Marin Veterans' Memorial Auditorium At Marin Center @

- San Rafael @

,CA @

- Fri, Nov 13, 2009 @

Opening act(s): Elvin Bishop was gracious to open for Buddy Guy. His performance was worthy of main act status. @

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Review 6 for Buddy Guy

4 / 5

elvin and the man

Marin Veterans' Memorial Auditorium At Marin Center @

- San Rafael @

,CA @

- Fri, Nov 13, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Buddys little buddy sideshow in the closing moments, when the kid in the AC/DC shirt came up and attempted to manhandle the "Teachers" fender axe ... @

Posted 11/14/2009

by CowCow

The best of the old chitlin' circuit showmanship elevated to high art.

Nothing but pro's making it look like open mike night at the local jook.

briilant playing through out ...

Both acts so personable , Been nice to give Elvin and Co. another ten minutes in their set as they were playin to their home town friends

Marin Veterans' Memorial Auditorium At Marin Center @

- San Rafael @

,CA @

- Fri, Nov 13, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Buddys little buddy sideshow in the closing moments, when the kid in the AC/DC shirt came up and attempted to manhandle the "Teachers" fender axe ... @

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Review 7 for Buddy Guy

2 / 5

Short

Marin Veterans' Memorial Auditorium At Marin Center @

- San Rafael @

,CA @

- Fri, Nov 13, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Fooled Around And Fell In Love, however the vocals are nowhere close to the old EBB sound @

Posted 11/14/2009

by Riccccccccccccccc

Location: Sebastopol

I actually came to see Elvin so I was somewhat disappointed in the short performance.

Marin Veterans' Memorial Auditorium At Marin Center @

- San Rafael @

,CA @

- Fri, Nov 13, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Fooled Around And Fell In Love, however the vocals are nowhere close to the old EBB sound @

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Review 8 for Buddy Guy

4 / 5

buddy guy and elvin bishop were great

Marin Veterans' Memorial Auditorium At Marin Center @

- San Rafael @

,CA @

- Fri, Nov 13, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Both interacting with the audience, and the 10 year old guitar player being plucked from the crowd. @

Posted 11/14/2009

by joetherocker

Location: Bay Area

Elvin Bishops show was to short , but both he and Buddy Guy were dynamic.

Marin Veterans' Memorial Auditorium At Marin Center @

- San Rafael @

,CA @

- Fri, Nov 13, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Both interacting with the audience, and the 10 year old guitar player being plucked from the crowd. @

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Review 9 for Buddy Guy

5 / 5

They are the real deal!

Marin Veterans' Memorial Auditorium At Marin Center @

- San Rafael @

,CA @

- Fri, Nov 13, 2009 @

Posted 11/14/2009

by Anonymous

It was just awesome-- both older guys who can still rock and sing the blues-- so much life- Great supporting bands as well- It was just awesome.

Marin Veterans' Memorial Auditorium At Marin Center @

- San Rafael @

,CA @

- Fri, Nov 13, 2009 @

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Review 10 for Buddy Guy

5 / 5

Buddy Guy Has it Going ON!

Marin Veterans' Memorial Auditorium At Marin Center @

- San Rafael @

,CA @

- Fri, Nov 13, 2009 @

Opening act(s): Elvin Bishop, a local hero, played a great, but short set. Most people were there to hear Buddy, but hearing Bishop play was a great bonus. @

Posted 11/14/2009

by bluesgirlie

Location: San Francisco

After all these years, Buddy Guy still sings the blues better than the rest. His voice is clear as a bell and his guitar playing still blows your mind. We didn't want it to end. He has a lot of energy and never stops. His band played continuously for a few hours straight. The keyboard player, alone, is a master. Buddy personalizes the concert by talking to the audience and coming into the crowd while playing. He even invited a young boy (must have been 9 or 10) onto the stage to play his guitar. Before the concert he'd met the kid, who said he loved to play blues guitar. So, he said " if that boy wants to come up and play my guitar, come on up!" The kid was amazing and Buddy let him play with his band for a while and it was GREAT. The crowd loved it and loved Buddy for doing it. Great concert.

Marin Veterans' Memorial Auditorium At Marin Center @

- San Rafael @

,CA @

- Fri, Nov 13, 2009 @

Opening act(s): Elvin Bishop, a local hero, played a great, but short set. Most people were there to hear Buddy, but hearing Bishop play was a great bonus. @

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Review 11 for Buddy Guy

5 / 5

Buddy Guy & Elvin Bishop

Marin Veterans' Memorial Auditorium At Marin Center @

- San Rafael @

,CA @

- Fri, Nov 13, 2009 @

Posted 11/14/2009

by MrDavies

Location: San Francisco, CA

This was my first time seeing Elvin; I was surprised by the intensity with which he plays his guitar! He is a talented guitarist. However, Buddy Guy really rocked the house. He is an entertainer as well as a legendary guitarist. And he is also generous. He invited a young boy from the audience, maybe 9, to play guitar with him on stage. What an awesome experience!

Marin Veterans' Memorial Auditorium At Marin Center @

- San Rafael @

,CA @

- Fri, Nov 13, 2009 @

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Review 12 for Buddy Guy

4 / 5

Buddy Guy was Great!

Genesee Theatre @

- Waukegan @

,IL @

- Sat, Nov 7, 2009 @

Posted 11/11/2009

by Fresca1

I'd have to say that he's still got it. His energy was exactly where I wanted it to be. I was entertained the whole time and I just loved seeing him involve the crowd so much. Honestly, I expected nothing less.

Genesee Theatre @

- Waukegan @

,IL @

- Sat, Nov 7, 2009 @

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Review 13 for Buddy Guy

5 / 5

EXCELLENT

The Centre @

- Evansville @

,IN @

- Sun, Nov 8, 2009 @

Favorite moment: CAME OUT INTO THE AUDIENCE AND LET A YOUNG BOY STRUM HIS GUITAR WHILE BUDDY FINGERED IT. @

Posted 11/11/2009

by HENHEAD

Location: OWENSBORO

GREAT SHOW,
BUDDY HAS THE PERSONALITY TO HOLD AN AUDIENCE FOR HOURS.

The Centre @

- Evansville @

,IN @

- Sun, Nov 8, 2009 @

Favorite moment: CAME OUT INTO THE AUDIENCE AND LET A YOUNG BOY STRUM HIS GUITAR WHILE BUDDY FINGERED IT. @

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Review 14 for Buddy Guy

5 / 5

The Centre @

- Evansville @

,IN @

- Sun, Nov 8, 2009 @

Posted 11/11/2009

by heartforblues

Buddy Guy and the guitar are one. He is the greatest living guitarist , a true showman. The band was top notch and I sing praise for the experience. Thank you for an awesome blues time...

The Centre @

- Evansville @

,IN @

- Sun, Nov 8, 2009 @

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Review 15 for Buddy Guy

5 / 5

Pretty good

The Centre @

- Evansville @

,IN @

- Sun, Nov 8, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Skin Deep/Cadillac song @

Setlist: Great, but would like more slow clear blues songs. @

Opening act(s): Excellent. Needed to play longer. @

Posted 11/11/2009

by Brockconnerjaredsdad

Location: Jasper IN.

I took my 3 son's (great name for a sitcom) to see Buddy last Sunday. I had been trying to choose a veniew for 2 years to see him, and was pumped to find he was just 40 miles away. My second son plays guitar and we are into the blues, and roots of rock. Guy was very versatile and a real showman. We really liked "skin deep". Impressive and amazing for a 73 year old man. Great place for a concert also. Stillwell and Rodenberger make a great act. Loved the "Cadillac song" and the one about "They want your money".

The Centre @

- Evansville @

,IN @

- Sun, Nov 8, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Skin Deep/Cadillac song @

Setlist: Great, but would like more slow clear blues songs. @

Opening act(s): Excellent. Needed to play longer. @

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Review 16 for Buddy Guy

2 / 5

Buddy should have opened for Dave

Genesee Theatre @

- Waukegan @

,IL @

- Sat, Nov 7, 2009 @

Posted 11/10/2009

by SirDuke

Location: Chicagoland and beyond

From the ads, I thought Buddy Guy and Dave Mason were proforming together. Not so Dave opened with a shot set. He covered his career from Traffic to solo stuff as well he could in an hour.. An hour just wasn't long enough. and an hour is all you get as an opener.
Buddy's act is stale. Same bits from years ago, except now he doesn't finish the songs.

Genesee Theatre @

- Waukegan @

,IL @

- Sat, Nov 7, 2009 @

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Review 17 for Buddy Guy

5 / 5

buddy guy was sweet -- dave mason was smokin

Genesee Theatre @

- Waukegan @

,IL @

- Sat, Nov 7, 2009 @

Favorite moment: of course buddy in the audience @

Opening act(s): dave mason is a really rockin band! @

Posted 11/09/2009

by upfrontymca

Location: barrington, il

Top 250 Contributor

this show was great from the opening band - dave mason- to the great buddy guy wow

Genesee Theatre @

- Waukegan @

,IL @

- Sat, Nov 7, 2009 @

Favorite moment: of course buddy in the audience @

Opening act(s): dave mason is a really rockin band! @

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Review 18 for Buddy Guy

5 / 5

Excellent Show!!

Genesee Theatre @

- Waukegan @

,IL @

- Sat, Nov 7, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Buddy walking through the theatre while playing. @

Posted 11/09/2009

by Marcsticks

Location: Libertyville, IL

Awesome show!! One of the best performers I've seen in a very long time-the GREAT music was just an added bonus!

Genesee Theatre @

- Waukegan @

,IL @

- Sat, Nov 7, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Buddy walking through the theatre while playing. @

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Review 19 for Buddy Guy

5 / 5

The Real Deal

The Centre @

- Evansville @

,IN @

- Sun, Nov 8, 2009 @

Posted 11/09/2009

by jerichos

Location: evansville, in.

First off, Tommy and Carl were amazing, their band should tour nationaly.
Tommy is one of the best guitarist around and Carl's keyboard playing is off the charts.
Buddy Guy is the real deal, so talented so much energy great showmanship..
He is simply a legend.
The Centre is a amazing venue to watch a concert, we were in row m in the orchestra section and very happy with our seats.

The Centre @

- Evansville @

,IN @

- Sun, Nov 8, 2009 @

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Review 20 for Buddy Guy

5 / 5

Dave Mason and Buddy Guy - AMAZING!

Genesee Theatre @

- Waukegan @

,IL @

- Sat, Nov 7, 2009 @

Posted 11/09/2009

by Doobie18

Location: Chicago, IL

I took my boyfriend to the lovely Genesee Theater in Waukegan, IL to kick off his birthday celebration. We are both avid concert goers and knew before we entered the building that this would be an event of a lifetime. Um, Dave Mason doing Mr Fantasy and Buddy Guy doing Cream's - Strange Brew...think about it...

Genesee Theatre @

- Waukegan @

,IL @

- Sat, Nov 7, 2009 @

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