Brief
Buddy Guy honored at sold‑out Radio City Music Hall concert
The three‑hour concert highlighted guest performances and announced a new album produced by Steve Jordan.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Blues icon Buddy Guy was celebrated Thursday night with a sold‑out "Buddy's Got the Blues" concert at New York's Radio City Music Hall, Independent reported.
What happened
The three‑hour‑plus show opened with Guy’s acoustic rendition of John Lee Hooker’s “I’m in the Mood” and later featured his electric guitar work. Guest musicians included John Mayer, Eric Gales, Joe Bonamassa, Susan Tedeschi, Derek Trucks, Shemekia Copeland and Bobby Rush, who performed a duet of “Rock Me Baby” and joined Guy for “Got My Mojo Working.” The audience stayed on its feet for most of the night.
What was said
Guy told the crowd, “I didn’t think this many people would be coming out for a 90‑year‑old man,” and added, “This is the greatest day I ever had in my life.”
How it came about
Guy’s team announced that a new album, produced by Rolling Stones drummer Steve Jordan and featuring Ivan Neville and Willie Weeks, will be released next year.
Key facts
- Buddy Guy performed a sold‑out concert at Radio City Music Hall on October 2, 2026. (independent.co.uk)
- The show featured guest performances by John Mayer, Eric Gales, Joe Bonamassa, Susan Tedeschi, Derek Trucks, Shemekia Copeland and Bobby Rush. (independent.co.uk)
- Guy announced a new album for next year, produced by Steve Jordan with Ivan Neville and Willie Weeks. (independent.co.uk)
Sources
- [1] independent.co.uk — originally reported as “Buddy Guy celebrated at Radio City Music Hall with a sold-out 'Buddy's Got the Blues' show”
