Buddy Guy – Blues Concert
See Buddy Guy with special guest Christone “Kingfish” Ingram at Taft Theatre on June 29
Multi-Grammy Award-winning blues icon Buddy Guy celebrates his seventh Billboard #1 album, THE BLUES DON’T LIE. Along with it, he bids farewell to extensive touring with the upcoming Damn Right Farewell Tour. The farewell tour will include a stop at Taft Theatre on June 29 featuring special guest Christone “Kingfish” Ingram.
Due to a medical issue affecting the artist, the Buddy Guy – Damn Right Farewell show scheduled for Friday, November 10, at Taft Theatre has been rescheduled to Saturday, June 29, 2024. All previously purchased tickets will be valid for the rescheduled show.
Tickets to Buddy Guy
Tickets to Buddy Guy start at $45.50. All previously purchased tickets will be valid for the rescheduled show. If unable to attend the rescheduled date, refunds are available for the next 30 days at the point of purchase.
About Buddy Guy
George “Buddy” Guy is an American blues guitarist and singer. He is an exponent of Chicago blues who has influenced generations of guitarists. In the 1960s, Guy played with Muddy Waters as a session guitarist at Chess Records. He began a musical partnership with blues harp virtuoso Junior Wells.
Guy has won eight Grammy Awards, a Lifetime Achievement Award, the National Medal of Arts, and the Kennedy Center Honors. Guy was ranked 23rd in Rolling Stone magazine’s “100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time”. His song “Stone Crazy” was ranked 78th in the Rolling Stone list of the “100 Greatest Guitar Songs of All Time”.
In 1999, Guy wrote the book Damn Right I’ve Got the Blues with Donald Wilcock. His autobiography, When I Left Home: My Story, was published in 2012.
Links to Buddy Guy’s Website, Wikipedia, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter
About Christone “Kingfish” Ingram
Christone “Kingfish” Ingram is an American blues guitarist and singer from Clarksdale, Mississippi. He became a well-known performer as a teenager. His debut album, Kingfish, was released in May 2019.
Links to Christone “Kingfish” Ingram’s Website, Wikipedia, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter
Taft Theatre Venue Details
Parking
Parking is available in several pay lots neighboring the Taft Theatre. Use the Cincy EZ Park App to pay for parking as appropriate. Directions to Taft Theatre through Cincinnati Metro Bus Service
Prohibited Items
No bags or purses larger than 12″ x 12″ are allowed. All guests entering the venue are subject to a bag inspection. No large bags or backpacks will be allowed in the building without prior authorization. View the Full List of Prohibited Items.
Accessibility
Accessible seating is limited and cannot be guaranteed unless it is reserved. There is no elevator in the Taft Theatre.
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