Buddy Guy 90
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Thurs., August 20
Buddy Guy, Symphony Hall - Another act who insisted, or, at least implied, that his previous appearance in Atlanta was his "last time," returns to keep the cash flowing. The 90-year-old blues legend has nothing to prove at this stage, and is one of the genre's most esteemed living icons. Still, anyone who has seen him knows his habit of starting songs, then leaving them, moving to something else as he mugs his way through a set that at this late stage seems a little repetitive no matter how pointed his solos and sexual innuendos are. Regardless, if he's on your bucket list, Guy delivers an audience-friendly show worth seeing, especially since this might indeed be his final go-round. - Hal Horowitz
From the venue:
At nearly 90 years old, Buddy Guy remains a singular force in American music. Fresh off earning his ninth GRAMMY® Award in 2026 for Best Traditional Blues Album (Ain’t Done with the Blues), the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and one of the last living architects of electric blues will celebrate a historic milestone with the Buddy Guy 90 Tour, featuring select headline performances across North America in 2026.
The Buddy Guy 90 Tour offers audiences a rare opportunity to witness a living legend on some of the world’s most storied stages, including the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville and the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. A celebration not just of longevity, but of an artist who continues to perform with the passion and power that made him an icon, these shows are a tribute to the blues, its past, its future, and one of its greatest champions.
Featuring
Buddy Guy Group
Buddy Guy 90 | 08/20/2026 7:30 PM