Buddy Guy on Saturday night

missourireb · October 3rd, 2005, 10:49 AM

Was playing a 72 era Telecaster with humbuckers through a Tweed Twin and or a Fender SF. The only effect he used was his own signature line of Wah pedal. The man is so good it almost made me cry. The sounds and feeling he can pull from that simple setup are simply amazing....He puts on one He** of a show.

Old Doc Skinner · October 3rd, 2005, 03:24 PM

Hmm, I wonder if he used the Tele on his new CD. Has anyone heard the CD yet?

lzstones · October 3rd, 2005, 06:09 PM

i saw him open for the Rolling Stones and he played that guitar. It was very sweet

Old Doc Skinner · October 3rd, 2005, 08:22 PM

I just picked up the new CD and he's holding that guitar on the cover - has a 70's style Strat neck (or was that headstock a stock item on 72 Teles?). From the sound of it, he's playing it a lot on the CD, which is a great change-of-pace for him. I really like the stuff I've heard so far (although as much as I've enjoyed Carlos Santana since I was 12, his playing is out of place on this CD, and sounds pretty much like most of his lead work on his last couple of releases). I love to hear Buddy cover non-traditional standards, so this disc is a treat for me.

0le FUZZY · October 3rd, 2005, 10:03 PM

70s Deluxe it iss.

Check out that pick!!!

0.F.

TDPRI · October 3rd, 2005, 10:10 PM

In the early 80's I saw him play in a little dive bar in East Lansing, Michigan (Rick's American Cafe) and he made my jaw drop. Unbelievably great live player.

Paul Green

Fret Wilkes · October 4th, 2005, 10:01 AM

I saw Buddy Guy for the 1st time back in the mid 80's. He was playing Night Stage in Cambridge, Ma. There were two shows, I had tickets for the early show.

I was absolutely STUNNED and ELATED at how good Buddy was!! Fabulous show, but all through the set he was drinking large quantities of a brown liquid out of a snifter. He drank so much I kept thinking "how can someone drink like that and still play like THAT?". I just had to stick around for the 2nd set, which I did.

Buddy comes out still killing on the 2nd set...AWESOME. Then about half way through the set he jumps off the stage and starts milling through the crowd. I figured it was some "bluesman showmanship". It turns out that he worked his way through the crowd, out the front door and NEVER CAME BACK!!

Junior Wells finished the night alone with the band.

Then it hit me...

Q: "How does someone drink like that and still play like THAT?"

A: "Do it as long as you can then leave!"!!

That show is still a very fond memory. Buddy is indeed a living legend and an OUTRAGEOUS guitar player.

Check out Buddy's footage in the Festival Express film...VICIOUS!!!

Fret

cycler · October 4th, 2005, 01:07 PM

Buddy is the real deal....best show of his I saw was at the artscenter in nj, Buddy had the sold out crowd in his hand...also seen him a little out of control in atlantic city, that got a little ugly...

JoeNeri · October 4th, 2005, 01:29 PM

IMHO, blues guitar doesn't get any better than Buddy Guy. I've seen him live several times, both outdoors and in a club. He can out-play all of the guitar gods, with room to spare. Occasionally, he goes way over the top and out of control, and occasionally he comes out in a bad mood and his performance suffers, but the man is pure blues guitar. He's entitled to be a bit pissed over all the white boys that tried to copy him and had greater commercial success.

If you ever want to take a course on how to build a guitar solo, layer after layer, give a listen to "Remembering Stevie" on Buddy's "Damn Right I Have the Blues" cd.

J-man · October 4th, 2005, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fret Wilkes

I saw Buddy Guy for the 1st time back in the mid 80's. He was playing Night Stage in Cambridge, Ma. There were two shows, I had tickets for the early show.

I was absolutely STUNNED and ELATED at how good Buddy was!! Fabulous show, but all through the set he was drinking large quantities of a brown liquid out of a snifter. He drank so much I kept thinking "how can someone drink like that and still play like THAT?". I just had to stick around for the 2nd set, which I did.

Buddy comes out still killing on the 2nd set...AWESOME. Then about half way through the set he jumps off the stage and starts milling through the crowd. I figured it was some "bluesman showmanship". It turns out that he worked his way through the crowd, out the front door and NEVER CAME BACK!!

Junior Wells finished the night alone with the band.

Then it hit me...

Q: "How does someone drink like that and still play like THAT?"

A: "Do it as long as you can then leave!"!!

That show is still a very fond memory. Buddy is indeed a living legend and an OUTRAGEOUS guitar player.

Check out Buddy's footage in the Festival Express film...VICIOUS!!!

Fret

Are you sure he hadn't fallen out with the band or something?

Fret Wilkes · October 4th, 2005, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J-man

Are you sure he hadn't fallen out with the band or something?

Always possible I guess. It was certainly just my assumption that maximum density had been reached.

All appeared well between band members so to me it was simple math: 1 + 1 = 2

Don't get me wrong though, the show was GREAT!! I'm just glad I caught the early show too.

Fret

Robert H. · October 4th, 2005, 07:13 PM

And....a geat early record of his, now a cd, is A Man & The Blues.
The first 5 notes on the very first cut will hook you for good. A chilling Strat tone by a Blues master.

JoeNeri · October 4th, 2005, 08:06 PM

Doesn't get any better than this!

charlie chitlin · October 4th, 2005, 08:42 PM

A friend and I wandered into a club in DC in around 1979 because we heard FIERCE blues coming out.
We were very confused because the place was completely empty. It was about 1:30, I guess, because I think DC closed at 2:00 in those days.
Anyway...we sat down, ordered a beer and listened.
When the waiter brought the beers, I asked, "Who is that, anyway?!?!" He said, "That's Buddy Guy."
Holy $hit!!
He played Stormy Monday and literally made me cry. When he was done with the song, there was silence in the room, and he said something like, "You liked that one, did you, son?" "I sure did, sir. Could you play just one more?" "OK, but then we've got to go. It's getting late."
I'm sure it was a thoroughly depressing night for Buddy and the band, but I'll never forget my private concert!

October 3rd, 2005, 10:49 AM	#1 (permalink)
missourireb TDPRI Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Overland Park Kansas Posts: 98 7 Photos	Buddy Guy on Saturday night Was playing a 72 era Telecaster with humbuckers through a Tweed Twin and or a Fender SF. The only effect he used was his own signature line of Wah pedal. The man is so good it almost made me cry. The sounds and feeling he can pull from that simple setup are simply amazing....He puts on one He** of a show. __________________ "I've never had a problem with drugs. I've had problems with the police". Keith Richards

October 3rd, 2005, 03:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
Old Doc Skinner Tele-Holic Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 673	Hmm, I wonder if he used the Tele on his new CD. Has anyone heard the CD yet? __________________ There is more stupidity than hydrogen in the universe, and it has a longer shelf life. -Frank Zappa

October 3rd, 2005, 08:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
Old Doc Skinner Tele-Holic Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 673	I just picked up the new CD and he's holding that guitar on the cover - has a 70's style Strat neck (or was that headstock a stock item on 72 Teles?). From the sound of it, he's playing it a lot on the CD, which is a great change-of-pace for him. I really like the stuff I've heard so far (although as much as I've enjoyed Carlos Santana since I was 12, his playing is out of place on this CD, and sounds pretty much like most of his lead work on his last couple of releases). I love to hear Buddy cover non-traditional standards, so this disc is a treat for me. __________________ There is more stupidity than hydrogen in the universe, and it has a longer shelf life. -Frank Zappa

October 4th, 2005, 10:01 AM	#7 (permalink)
Fret Wilkes Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Harmony, R.I. Age: 51 Posts: 923 26 Photos	Funny Buddy story I saw Buddy Guy for the 1st time back in the mid 80's. He was playing Night Stage in Cambridge, Ma. There were two shows, I had tickets for the early show. I was absolutely STUNNED and ELATED at how good Buddy was!! Fabulous show, but all through the set he was drinking large quantities of a brown liquid out of a snifter. He drank so much I kept thinking "how can someone drink like that and still play like THAT?". I just had to stick around for the 2nd set, which I did. Buddy comes out still killing on the 2nd set...AWESOME. Then about half way through the set he jumps off the stage and starts milling through the crowd. I figured it was some "bluesman showmanship". It turns out that he worked his way through the crowd, out the front door and NEVER CAME BACK!! Junior Wells finished the night alone with the band. Then it hit me... Q: "How does someone drink like that and still play like THAT?" A: "Do it as long as you can then leave!"!! That show is still a very fond memory. Buddy is indeed a living legend and an OUTRAGEOUS guitar player. Check out Buddy's footage in the Festival Express film...VICIOUS!!! Fret __________________ See, I didn't reconize ya when ya first drove up till ya stuck yer hand out and wove then I seen right off who ya was and knowd ya. Epiphany: The Ignore List can make the TDPRI and even BETTER place to be!

October 4th, 2005, 01:29 PM	#9 (permalink)
JoeNeri Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Sedona, AZ Age: 60 Posts: 110 5 Photos	The Best IMHO, blues guitar doesn't get any better than Buddy Guy. I've seen him live several times, both outdoors and in a club. He can out-play all of the guitar gods, with room to spare. Occasionally, he goes way over the top and out of control, and occasionally he comes out in a bad mood and his performance suffers, but the man is pure blues guitar. He's entitled to be a bit pissed over all the white boys that tried to copy him and had greater commercial success. If you ever want to take a course on how to build a guitar solo, layer after layer, give a listen to "Remembering Stevie" on Buddy's "Damn Right I Have the Blues" cd.

October 3rd, 2005, 06:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
lzstones TDPRI Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 83	i saw him open for the Rolling Stones and he played that guitar. It was very sweet

October 3rd, 2005, 10:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
0le FUZZY Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Kolly-forn-knee-ya Posts: 10,001 6 Photos	70s Deluxe it iss. Check out that pick!!! 0.F.

October 3rd, 2005, 10:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
TDPRI Administrator Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: TDPRILAND Posts: 5,582 36 Photos	In the early 80's I saw him play in a little dive bar in East Lansing, Michigan (Rick's American Cafe) and he made my jaw drop. Unbelievably great live player. Paul Green

October 4th, 2005, 01:07 PM	#8 (permalink)
cycler Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: new jersey Age: 58 Posts: 197	Buddy is the real deal....best show of his I saw was at the artscenter in nj, Buddy had the sold out crowd in his hand...also seen him a little out of control in atlantic city, that got a little ugly...

October 4th, 2005, 07:13 PM	#12 (permalink)
Robert H. Tele-Holic Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Francisco Age: 54 Posts: 787 7 Photos	And....a geat early record of his, now a cd, is A Man & The Blues. The first 5 notes on the very first cut will hook you for good. A chilling Strat tone by a Blues master.

October 4th, 2005, 08:06 PM	#13 (permalink)
JoeNeri Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Sedona, AZ Age: 60 Posts: 110 5 Photos	Stone Crazy Doesn't get any better than this!

October 4th, 2005, 08:42 PM	#14 (permalink)
charlie chitlin Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bucktown, Pa Age: 47 Posts: 2,359	A friend and I wandered into a club in DC in around 1979 because we heard FIERCE blues coming out. We were very confused because the place was completely empty. It was about 1:30, I guess, because I think DC closed at 2:00 in those days. Anyway...we sat down, ordered a beer and listened. When the waiter brought the beers, I asked, "Who is that, anyway?!?!" He said, "That's Buddy Guy." Holy $hit!! He played Stormy Monday and literally made me cry. When he was done with the song, there was silence in the room, and he said something like, "You liked that one, did you, son?" "I sure did, sir. Could you play just one more?" "OK, but then we've got to go. It's getting late." I'm sure it was a thoroughly depressing night for Buddy and the band, but I'll never forget my private concert! __________________ Nil illigitimi carborundum http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...6-bf3537901a07