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Cornbread
 Buddy
Guy @ The Roberts Orpheum Theater
{9/9/05 | Presented by AEG Live}
I am sure the 1,000 plus guitar
lovin’ blues fans agreed The Roberts Orpheum
Theater made for a great venue to see the great
Buddy Guy.
Buddy Guy (born George Guy,
July 30, 1936 in Lettsworth, Louisiana) known
as an inspiration to Jimi Hendrix and countless
other blues and rock legends. Guy is considered
to be one of the greatest exponents of Chicago
blues, at one point he worked with Muddy and
Howlin’ Wolf. Buddy was inducted into
the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame earlier this
year (March 14, 2005) by Eric Clapton and B.B.
King.
Buddy played for about an hour
and a half. We heard a couple of songs from
Buddy’s soon to be released CD “Bring
Em” In” that features Santana and
John Mayer. There were a couple of call and
responses between Buddy and his alto sax player.
Buddy told the fans “if you like the blues
you’re in the right city” followed
by recognition for Johnnie Johnson. The song
set was a mojo filled blues variety show featuring
others notable songs and none of Buddy’s
greatest hits. Buddy played an Albert King song
while walking through the theater. We also had
the privilege of hearing Buddy’s takes
on a Muddy Waters song as well as John Lee Hooker,
Jimi Hendrix, Cream, B. B. King and even The
Temptations. At one point Buddy played the longest
bending note I’ve ever heard (he was drinking
with one hand while continuing to play the note
with the other). My guess is lasted near sixty
seconds.
Opening for Buddy was Jimbo
Mathus. He’s an impressive blues man.
He played an old Gibson with his dog Sue on
the stage. His style was electric delta with
southern soulful vocals. Every song provided
an opportunity for a guitar solo. Mathus was
really good. Check back soon for a review of
his CD’s.
Both Jeremy and Kari from the
Bottoms Up Blues Gang were in the house taking
a break from a whirlwind tour of Washington
and Colorado. The evening was fantastic.
Ciao'
for now, peace.
Peter 'Cornbread'
Cohen, CBP
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Cornbread@STLBlues.net ~
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