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Blackbird Presents and Live Nation are proud to announce that “Buddy’s Got the Blues: A 90th Birthday Concert Celebration,” the historic, sold-out, one-night-only concert celebration honoring the legendary Buddy Guy, will be livestreamed worldwide as an exclusive pay-per-view on nugs, the leading platform for live concert streaming, on October 1, 2026.
The concert sold out instantly, underscoring the extraordinary demand for this once-in-a-lifetime celebration of Buddy Guy’s 90th birthday and the profound legacy of one of the most influential blues artists of all time. With fans worldwide unable to attend Radio City Music Hall but eager to experience this historic concert, the show will now be available worldwide via livestream on nugs, allowing fans everywhere to watch the celebration live and experience the night as if they were in the room. Fans can visit nugs.net/BuddyGuy for more information and to purchase the pay-per-view.
The evening will feature an extraordinary gathering of artists whose lives and music have been shaped by Buddy Guy, with the newly announced addition of Christone “Kingfish” Ingram joining Eric Clapton, John Mayer, Gary Clark Jr., Susan Tedeschi & Derek Trucks, Joe Bonamassa, Billy F. Gibbons, Aloe Blacc, Shemekia Copeland, Samantha Fish, Eric Gales, Robert Randolph, Bobby Rush, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Jimmie Vaughan, Ally Venable, and, of course, Buddy Guy, along with many more special guests. Steve Jordan will serve as the evening’s Music Director.
Acclaimed filmmaker Martyn Atkins will direct the concert film, bringing fans worldwide the full experience of this extraordinary night at Radio City Music Hall.
Available in both HD and 4K, the pay-per-view livestream can be purchased starting today, September 22, via the nugs mobile app on iOS and Android or online via nugs.net/BuddyGuy. While mobile and desktop are the points of purchase, the show can also be streamed on the big screen via the nugs app on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Google TV, and other Android TV devices.
Pricing is set at $39.99 in HD or $49.99 in 4K. Fans who are new to nugs can also select the "Buy & Subscribe" option to receive 25% off the PPV and unlock the full nugs catalog of exclusive livestreams, official concert audio, and more. A portion of livestream proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society, Buddy Guy's charity partner of choice.
For complete tour details, please visit:
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About Buddy Guy:
At 90 years old, Buddy Guy stands as one of the most influential guitarists in American music. As a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and a pioneer of Chicago’s explosive West Side sound, Buddy Guy remains a guiding force for generations of rock and blues legends. The nine-time Grammy®-winner has also earned a Lifetime Achievement Grammy®, 38 Blues Music Awards, the Billboard Century Award, the Presidential National Medal of Arts, and the Kennedy Center Honor. Rolling Stone ranks him #23 on its list of the “100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time,” underscoring his unmatched impact on modern music.
Born in 1936 in Lettsworth, Louisiana, Guy built his first two-string guitar at age seven. His life changed in 1957 when he moved to Chicago, soon recording for Chess Records and collaborating with its legendary roster. His raw emotion, showmanship, and blistering guitar style reshaped the instrument’s possibilities and set a new standard for electric blues.
Guy’s visibility surged in the 2010s, highlighted by his 2012 Kennedy Center Honor and the release of his memoir When I Left Home. A run of acclaimed albums followed, including Born to Play Guitar; The Blues Is Alive and Well, which earned his eighth Grammy® in 2019; and The Blues Don’t Lie, his 2022 Billboard #1 Blues album. In 2021, PBS American Masters released Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase the Blues Away, cementing his status as both a historic figure and a cultural force.
In 2025, he released Ain’t Done With the Blues, produced by longtime collaborator Tom Hambridge and featuring The Blind Boys of Alabama, Peter Frampton, Joe Walsh, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, and Joe Bonamassa. Its lead single, “How Blues Is That?” reaffirmed the grit, humor, and wisdom that define his late-career renaissance. As Buddy shared, “This album is about where I’ve been, it’s about where I’m going…before they passed, Muddy, Wolf, Walter, Sonny Boy, B.B.—they used to say, ‘If you outlive me, just keep the blues alive.’ And I’m trying to keep that promise.” Released on his 89th birthday, the album drew widespread acclaim, praising him as “masterful,” “vital,” and “one of the last of the great bluesmen still standing.” Around the same time, his appearance in Ryan Coogler’s blockbuster SINNERS introduced him to yet another new audience.
In recent years, Buddy announced his Damn Right Farewell Tour, although a step back from extensive touring, he has never stepped away from performing or recording. Now, as he celebrates his 90th year, Buddy Guy remains one of the last surviving architects of electric blues; A bridge from the fields of Louisiana to the clubs of Chicago to the world’s biggest stages. Whether creating new music, inspiring rising artists, or electrifying audiences with the fire that has defined him for seven decades, Buddy Guy continues to show that the blues not only lives, it thrives.
About Blackbird Presents:
Blackbird Presents is the premier independent creator and producer of large-scale concerts, tours, festivals, and premium music-driven filmed entertainment. Blackbird’s projects feature the most important music artists in the world, produced for a portfolio of world-class studio, network, streaming, and promoter partners.
About Nugs:
nugs is the premier destination for concert livestreams, on-demand concert video, and high-quality audio. Providing fans with access to their favorite artists, nugs makes it easy to experience the energy and excitement of live music from anywhere.
Founded in 1997 as a fan site for sharing concert recordings, nugs has grown into the leading live music service for today's top touring acts. Partnering with legendary artists such as Bruce Springsteen, Dead & Company, Dave Matthews Band, Pearl Jam, and Metallica, as well as fast-rising favorites like Billy Strings, Goose, and Johnny Blue Skies, nugs offers unparalleled access to official concert recordings and livestreams, bringing the magic of live music straight to fans around the globe.
nugs is available on the web at nugs.net, iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Google TV, Android TV devices, CarPlay, Android Auto, Roon, Sonos and BluOS.
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