Buddy’s Got the Blues: A 90th Birthday Concert Celebration was a once-in-a-generation evening honoring the incomparable Buddy Guy, one of the most influential and enduring legends in the history of American music. The event took place on October 1, 2026, at the iconic Radio City Music Hall in New York City, this extraordinary one-night-only event will celebrate Buddy’s remarkable legacy through unforgettable performances, once-in-a-lifetime collaborations, and heartfelt tributes from artists whose music and careers were profoundly shaped by his influence.
The evening featured an all-star lineup including John Mayer, Susan Tedeschi & Derek Trucks, Aloe Blacc, Joe Bonamassa, Gary Clark Jr., Shemekia Copeland, Samantha Fish, Eric Gales, Billy F Gibbons, Ivan Neville, Robert Randolph, Bobby Rush, Isaiah Sharkey, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Jimmie Vaughan, Ally Venable, Willie Weeks, Kim Wilson, and of course the man himself, Buddy Guy. Steve Jordan served as the evening’s Music Director. Executive producers are Keith Wortman, Garry Buck, and Scooter Weintraub.
