Buddy Guy’s Legends: 20 Years In The Making

The new location of Buddy Guy’s Legends has finally reopened its doors on the streets of Chicago, IL.  Come celebrate the month long grand opening extravaganza during June 2010, with this week’s events kicking off Blues Fest!

It all started in 1999, when the building that had been the club’s home for 10 years prior was anonymously donated to Columbia College.  It has taken the following 20 years to search for a new location.  Buddy Guy was approached with the opportunity to purchase the building at 700 S. Wabash Ave and he is now the sole owner and proprietor of the venture.  (Read More…)

Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at 9:16 pm by elizabeth

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Buddy Guy teams up with fellow blues legend B.B. King

Buddy Guy and B.B. King are gearing up for their worldwide tour in 2010. Currently, Guy is playing solo shows through the month of January until he and King play together for the first time in February.

Guy kicks off his ambitious touring schedule in Hollywood, Florida, with King on Feb. 2 before they make their way throughout North America and Australia. Guy’s last tour date listed on his Web site is for August 14 in Valley Center, California.

King’s tour continues to be in support of his 2008 album “One Kind Favor.” He’ll also continue his tour after splitting with Guy in May, and has two dates scheduled for Nov. 3 and 5 in Oregon and Canada, respectively.

Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at 1:57 pm by jordan

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