Buddy Guy: Great Guitarist
Brother Joseph & I were supposed to go see blues guitarist Buddy Guy who was playing at Hamilton Place last Friday. After we bought the tickets, Joe realized he was already committed to something else with the lovely Lady Kathryn. No problem; a quick telephone call to my friend Ava and I had it taken care of.
After settling in our seats, the opening act came on. A local musician by the name of Stephen Strongman and three other gentlemen provided some good blues themselves. Strongman plays a mean guitar and got the crowd warmed up for The Man. Then, it was Buddy’s turn.
The man is a legend. Played some old, played some new. During one song he started walking around the entire theater. Even got up into the balcony! Unfortunately though he only played for about one hour. And to top that off, no encore! Don’t know if I have ever been to a concert where the crowd begged for an encore that was not provided. Still though, a good night. Now, I wait for George Thoroughgood-he’s in town in late May. I’ll be there-care to join me?
Guess what? I know Steve Strongman…he is married to a friend of my younger sister. I saw Steve play in Kitchener / Waterloo one new year’s eve (the last time I was home for Christmas, actually). He did a cover of a red hot chili pepper song and I had to turn around to see who was singing, it sounded so much like the original. sounds like you saw a great show…
Comment by alison — April 7, 2008 @ 4:50 pm
Why that’s amazing! That old saying about it being a small world is so true. Yes Alison, it was a great show and Mr. Strongman plays a mean blues guitar. Hopefully his CD will do well.
Comment by pinkquack — April 7, 2008 @ 9:29 pm