Growing up in Louisiana, Buddy Guy’s father always told his children if you possess the talent, you couldn’t be denied in this world, regardless of your skin color. He must have taken that advice to heart. Since arriving in Chicago on that fateful September day in 1957, he has never looked back.

In career that spans over four decades, Buddy Guy is a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and a five-time Grammy winner. He has also received 23 W.C. Handy Blues Awards (the most any artist has received), the Billboard Magazine Century Award for distinguished artistic achievement and the Presidential National Medal of Arts. And if that weren’t enough, Buddy Guy has been named as a major influence by some of rock’s greatest guitarists including Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix.

Joining the blues legend is JJ Grey and Mofro. The group exploded in popularity after an NPR feature in 2001 brought their music to more people than ever before. Their music ranges from gritty funk to juke joint romps to contemplative country soul to blistering rockers. JJ Grey is the singer and songwriter. A native of Florida, his music is reflective of the Southern storyteller. He claims among his musical influences Muddy Waters and Howlin’ Wolf. (Fun Fact: Buddy Guy was influenced by Waters and Wolf, and played with both in the early ‘60s.) JJ Grey and Mofro are known for their live shows. They have opened for the likes of BB King and Jeff Beck, and have performed at Bonnaroo and The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. To play on the same stage as Buddy Guy can only add to their incredible sound.

This is THE show to see for blues fans.

For ticketing info visit the Buddy Guy event page.

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