Blues icon Buddy Guy is set to celebrate his 90th birthday with a special concert, titled "Buddy's Got The Blues," at New York City's Radio City Music Hall on Thursday, October 1. The event will feature a lineup of acclaimed artists from across the music spectrum.
Joining Guy on stage will be legendary guitarist Eric Clapton, Grammy winner John Mayer, and Billy Gibbons, frontman of the rock band ZZ Top. The concert aims to honor Guy's extensive career and his contributions to blues music, while also acknowledging the artists who have influenced him and those who are emerging in the genre.
Other notable performers scheduled to appear include Jon Batiste, Joe Bonamassa, Gary Clark Jr., Aloe Blacc, Robert Cray, Jimmie Vaughan, and Susan Tedeschi & Derek Trucks of the Tedeschi Trucks Band. The full lineup includes 23 artists in total, celebrating 90 years of Buddy Guy's life and music.
Last-minute tickets for the concert are available, with prices varying by seating section. According to Vivid Seats, the lowest available ticket price at the time of publication was $1,199, including fees, for the Second Mezzanine section. Prices for pit seating reach as high as $7,684, including fees.
Guy, who was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2005, expressed his excitement for the event. "Can't wait to celebrate 90 years of living, loving, and playing the Blues with all my friends," Guy stated. "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."
Following his birthday celebration, Guy is scheduled to embark on a North American tour from October 8 to October 29, concluding with a performance at the Graceland Soundstage in Memphis, Tennessee.
Eric Clapton is also participating in the upcoming Crossroads Guitar Festival in Austin, Texas, on September 26-27, which will feature artists such as Trey Anastasio, John Mayer, Pete Townshend, and Billy Gibbons. John Mayer has an additional scheduled performance at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, on October 9.
Buddy Guy's most recent studio album, "Ain't Done With The Blues," was released on July 30, 2025, and features collaborations with artists like Joe Walsh, Peter Frampton, and Joe Bonamassa.