New York City is about to get the blues.
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On Thursday, Oct. 1, Buddy Guy will celebrate his 90th birthday with his huge Buddy’s Got The Blues concert featuring some of the biggest names in the game at Radio City Music Hall.
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Notable icons set to share the stage with the inimitable vet include Rock Hall of Famer Eric Clapton, seven-time Grammy winner John Mayer, chameleonic hit-maker Jon Batiste, B.B. King’s former opener (when he was 12!) Joe Bonamassa and ZZ Top frontman Billy Gibbons.
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Rounding out the expansive bill are virtuosic performers Shemekia Copeland, Samantha Fish, Eric Gales, Robert Randolph and Kenny Wayne Shepherd.
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All in all, 23 artists — including Buddy, of course — will ring in the milestone birthday.
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If you’d like to be there, last-minute tickets are still available.
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At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find on seats for the star-studded, one-off concert was $1,199 including fees on Vivid Seats.
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Fans hoping to get closer to the action will have to pay quite a bit more.
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Prices start at $7,684 including fees in the pit.
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“Can’t wait to celebrate 90 years of living, loving, and playing the Blues with all my friends,” Guy, who was inducted into the Rock Hall of Fame in 2005, said.
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“We’ll make it a night not just for me, but for the folks who taught us, the friends we’ve played with, and the ones coming up behind us.
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Following the big gig, the tireless Buddy Guy will hit the road once again and tour all over North America from Oct. 8-29.
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He’ll close the run with a show at Memphis’ TN’s Graceland Soundstage on Thursday, Oct. 29.
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For more information, our team has everything you need to know and more for Buddy Guy’s Buddy’s Got The Blues 90th birthday celebration concert below.
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What do tickets cost for Buddy Guy’s 90th birthday concert at Radio City?
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A complete breakdown of all the best prices on tickets by section at Radio City for Buddy Guy’s 90th birthday Buddy’s Got The Blues concert are listed here:
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| Third Mezzanine | $1,440 (including fees) |
| Second Mezzanine | $1,199 (including fees) |
| First Mezzanine | $1,768 (including fees) |
| Orchestra | $1,281 (including fees) |
| Pit | $7,684 (including fees) |
Where is Buddy Guy performing in 2026?
A complete tour calendar including all dates, venues and links to buy tickets can be found below.
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Does Eric Clapton have any concerts coming up?
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He’s putting on his semi-annual Crossroads Guitar Festival at Austin, TX’s Moody Center on Sept. 26-27.
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Fellow headliners include Phish’s Trey Anastasio, seven-time Grammy winner John Mayer, The Who’s axeman Pete Townshend, soon-to-be 90-year-old bluesman/”Sinners” icon Buddy Guy and ZZ Top rocker/Texas native Billy Gibbons.
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On Friday, Oct. 9, the gifted guitarist will headline at Uncasville, CT’s Mohegan Sun Arena.
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After that, no other shows are scheduled as of now.
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Who is joining Buddy Guy at his Radio City 90th birthday show?
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Here are all the acts confirmed to join Buddy Guy on Oct. 1:
Eric Clapton
John Mayer
Susan Tedeschi & Derek Trucks
Jon Batiste
Aloe Blacc
Joe Bonamassa
Gary Clark Jr.
Shemekia Copeland
Robert Cray
Samantha Fish
Eric Gales
Billy F. Gibbons of ZZ Top
Christone “Kingfish” Ingram
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What songs does Buddy Guy perform live?
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Last year, Guy headlined at Red Bank, NJ’s Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre.
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Based on our findings at Set List FM, these are the 16 songs he took to the stage that evening.
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Damn Right, I’ve Got the Blues”
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I’m Your Hoochie Coochie Man” (Willie Dixon cover)
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“How Blue Can You Get?” (Johnny Moore’s Three Blazers cover)
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“Feels Like Rain” (John Hiatt cover)
07.) “Fever” (Eddie Cooley cover)
08.) “All Around the World” (Titus Turner cover)
09.) “Sunshine of Your Love” (Cream cover)
10.) “Take Me to the River” (Al Green cover)
11.) “Five Long Years” (Eddie Boyd cover)
12.) “Cheaper to Keep Her” (Johnnie Taylor cover)
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“She’s Nineteen Years Old” (Muddy Waters cover — with Greg Guy & Taj Farrant)
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On July 30, 2025 (aka Guy’s 89th birthday), Buddy Guy dropped his 20th studio album “Ain’t Done With The Blues,” which features household names like Joe Walsh, Peter Frampton and Joe Bonamassa.
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Over 18 tracks, the nine-time Grammy winner more than proves he has gas left in the tank on tunes like the muscly anthem “Been There Done That,” down and dirty “Blues Chase The Blues Away,” playful ditty “Trick Bag,” twangy “Talk To Your Daughter” and downright giddy toe-tapper “Where U At.”
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However, the true standout here just might be the electric “I Got Sumpin’ For You” that will knock you down flat with its groovy hook that we guarantee you won’t be able to shake for weeks.
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To hear for yourself, you can find “Ain’t Done With The Blues” here.
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Although there’s no one quite like Buddy Guy, here are five of our favorite blues artists (a few of whom will be at his Radio City show!) you won’t want to miss live these next few months.
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Stevie Wonder will take his Songs In The Key Of Life Tour to arenas all over North America to celebrate the 50th anniversary of his landmark album.
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This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter.
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…and 3 more, not listed.
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