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John Fountain III
Dec 19, 20243 min read
View from the Door: The Door Guy
I have watched people walk through the doors of Buddy Guy’s Legends with looks of profound admiration and excitement. They gaze into the...
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Aaron Porter
Dec 15, 20243 min read
Sound Design - Quantification
Originally Written 2015 B.B. King - One Kind Favor It’s hard to say for certain, but I love to speculate so here goes. Talent begets...
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Todd Beebe
Dec 12, 20243 min read
Classic Album - The Jimi Hendrix Experience Axis: Bold As Love
The Jimi Hendrix Experience’ 1967 album “Are You Experienced” was a landmark album that broke ground in numerous ways. The album was so...
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Linda Janota
Dec 7, 20244 min read
January Magic
For the last twelve years Buddy Guy has given new meaning to the winter blues in Chicago. Typically a slow, quite month in the industry,...
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Anthony Moser
Dec 4, 202411 min read
Artist Series - Breezy Rodio
Anthony Moser: First things first man- you must be pretty excited about releasing [So Close To It]. BR- I am, I am. Actually, this is my...
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Aaron Porter
Nov 30, 20242 min read
Sound Design - The Shadows
Good design is hard to come by. Interesting composition can be hindered by the lack of interesting elements. Interesting elements can be...
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Todd Beebe
Nov 23, 20242 min read
Gone But Not Forgotten - Otis Spann
The name Otis Spann will always be mentioned at the top of any list of great Blues musicians. Spann is considered by many to be the...
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Buddy Guy's Legends
Nov 20, 20240 min read
Bluesletter July August 1999
Scanned Buddy Guy's Legends publication from July and August 1999
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Todd Beebe
Nov 14, 20244 min read
Gone But Not Forgotten - Link Wray
The name Link Wray may not be the first to pop up on a list of iconic blues artists, but make no mistake: Wray’s music and influence...
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Aaron Porter
Nov 6, 20245 min read
Sound Design - Standing Out
“The more albums there are over time the harder it will be for the albums to stand out.” That’s one way of looking at it.
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Todd Beebe
Nov 3, 20244 min read
Classic Album – Brothers and Sisters
In 1973 the Allman Brothers Band were no strangers to making great music. Their 1969 self-titled debut album showed the world what a blues -
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Todd Beebe
Oct 29, 20244 min read
Charlie Musslewhite - Stand Back
In the world of blues harmonica players one name rightfully finds its way to the top of any list: Charlie Musselwhite.
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Anthony Moser
Oct 26, 20244 min read
Artist Series - Guy King
Guy King is one of the foremost blues musicians playing today. Style, grace, skill and kindness only scratches the surface of what we love..
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Aaron Porter
Oct 23, 20245 min read
Sound Design – Knowhow
In the time I’ve worked at Buddy Guy’s Legends, I have seen hundreds of albums come through our door. It took a while before I started reall
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J. Howard Rosier
Oct 19, 20247 min read
The Pontiff Of The Blues
“He’s the last of ‘em, really,” said Geoff Miller, who was visiting Chicago from Boston with his wife Lynn. They had been waiting since noon
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Aaron Porter
Oct 16, 20247 min read
Landmark Theater - Syracus's Premier Performing Arts Center
Of all the venues we’ve talked about the Landmark in Syracuse is the only one that let their pride get in the way. It’s the job of the venue
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Todd Beebe
Oct 12, 20243 min read
Gone But Not Forgotten - Bo Diddley
Originally Posted in 2016 The “Bo Diddley Beat” is a timeless style that has influenced everyone from Buddy Holly to the Clash. It’s...
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Todd Beebe
Oct 9, 20243 min read
Classic Album - Slippin' In
Originally Posted in 2015 The 1990’s were a great time for the Blues as it re-emerged strongly in the public eye. Acts such as Stevie Ray...
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Todd Beebe
Oct 6, 20243 min read
Classic Album - Strike Like Lightning
Originally Posted in 2016 The passing of Blues rock legend Lonnie Mack on April 21, 2016 affected the music world drastically. The early...
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Todd Beebe
Oct 3, 20243 min read
Classic Album - Otis Blue/Otis Redding Sings Soul
The 1965 Stax Records release of Otis Redding’s classic Otis Blue/Otis Redding Sings Soul broke new ground and set the standard...
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