"How good are they LIVE?" in the last 12 months on 100 (as of 3/8/25)
80
%
Based on
14
critic concert reviews
Real Live Certified
Artists are "Real Live Certified" if their live shows have broad critical acclaim
Critics Consensus
Buddy Guy is "Real Live Certified" and is in the top 5% of all live performers. Based on 83 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that Buddy Guy is rated as an excellent live performer, with memorable shows that are worth watching. Buddy Guy concert reviews describe live shows and performances as soulful, authentic, entertaining, funky, stunning, powerful, and electrifying.
How long are their concerts?
How long are Buddy Guy concerts? Buddy Guy concerts usually last from one and a half hours to up to three hours long.
How much to book?
How much does it cost to book Buddy Guy? To hire for a live performance or concert, the booking fees for Buddy Guy range from $55,000 - $150,000, with Buddy Guy's current estimated booking fee to be around $80,000.
Buddy Guy (born George Guy, July 30, 1936 in Lettsworth, Louisiana) is an American blues music and rock music guitarist, as well as a singer. Known as an inspiration to Jimi Hendrix and other 1960s blues and rock legends, Guy is considered as an important proponent of Chicago blues made famous by Muddy Waters and Howlin' Wolf.
Has Performed With
Jonny Lang, The Avett Brothers, Elle King, John Hiatt
Artist Website
Critic Concert Reviews
Glide Magazine (USA)
May 8, 2024
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Still Smokin’ at 87 – Buddy Guy Electrifies Boston’s Wilbur Theatre
WSNY wouldn't play Buddy Guy's songs when he performed in Schenectady in the '90s. They interviewed him when I brought him into their studio in downtown Schenectady, but when I showed them several of his albums, they refused to play a single cut and played an Eric Clapton number instead.
