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Ravinia beats the heat and the blues of Buddy Guy’s goodbye, George Benson keeps “Breezin”

Temperatures over 100 didn’t stop fans from flocking to Ravinia to see a double bill of Buddy Guy and George Benson, who for nearly three hours, were treated to a hearty [More…]

Blues legend Buddy Guy proclaims “Damn Right Farewell,” but not before slaying Rialto Square

As is customary, Buddy Guy got warmed up with a winter’s worth of sold out shows at his intimate club Legends, but now he’s back on the road for the arguably even more [More…]

Collection and Jim Irsay Band with Heart, R.E.M. members, Buddy Guy, KWS impress Navy Pier

Chicago native Jim Irsay is best known for owning the Indianapolis Colts, but he’s also a lifelong musician and avid collector of priceless memorabilia, primarily when it [More…]

Jonny Lang: “Signs” Tour at Ravinia

Click here for a review of Jonny Lang with Buddy Guy at Ravinia. For additional information on Jonny Lang, visit JonnyLang.com. Upcoming concert highlights at Ravinia include [More…]

Blues alive and well at Ravinia courtesy of local legend Buddy Guy, guitar prodigy Jonny Lang

“It’s an honor to open up for Buddy Guy here in his hometown,” proclaimed fellow blues rocker Jonny Lang during the pair’s crowded return to Ravinia. But just because [More…]

Third Eye Blind, Kaleo and more: Summerfest at Henry Maier Festival Park

For additional information on Summerfest, Third Eye Blind and Kaleo, visit Summerfest.com, ThirdEyeBlind.com and OfficialKaleo.com. [Show [More…]

Local blues hero Eddy “The Chief” Clearwater lights up Legends with Buddy Guy in the house

Mississippi-born/Chicago-transplanted bluesman Eddy “The Chief” Clearwater may be a regular fixture on the calendar at Buddy Guy’s Legends, but over Thanksgiving [More…]

Patti LaBelle, Kings Of Leon and more: New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival at Fair Grounds Race Course

For additional information on New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, Patti LaBelle and Kings Of Leon, visit NOJazzFest.com, PattiLaBelle.com and KingsOfLeon.com. [More…]

Buddy Guy & Friends: Buddy Guy’s 80th Birthday Bash at Legends

For additional information on Buddy Guy visit BuddyGuy.com. For a list of upcoming shows at Legends, visit BuddyGuy.com/Calendar.cfm. [Not a valid [More…]

Experience Hendrix: Billy Cox, Buddy Guy, Kenny Wayne Shepherd and more at Chicago Theatre

For additional information on Jimi Hendrix and Experience Hendrix, visit JimiHendrix.com and ExperienceHendrixTour.com. For a list of upcoming shows at the Chicago Theatre, [More…]