Entertaining, inspiring, amazing…those are just a few words that describe Buddy Guy! Saturday night at Elk Creek Vineyards live on the outdoor stage Buddy Guy belted out the blues to well over a thousand screaming fans! To those of us who were lucky enough to be there, ”awestruck” probably better describes how many of us felt. We were literally in the presence of greatness!
And at the ripe young age of 72 there ain’t nothing slowing him down either! His soulful voice and infectious smile had women AND men from nine years old to ninety standing in their seats hanging on his every tune. His God given talent of playing the guitar was nothing short of amazing. It’s no wonder guitarists such as; Hendrix, Clapton, Beck and Vaughan consider Buddy an influence and an inspiration.
The night started off with another young man inspired by Buddy by the name of Quinn Sullivan. Not quite as long in the profession as Buddy - unbelievably Quinn is only 10 years old, but boy could he play that guitar! He actually does a song with Buddy on his new CD titled Skin Deep. During Buddy’s performance he called Quinn onstage to play awhile. Their duet of Mustang Sally was enough to have everybody from the outdoor stage to the Winery on their feet and singing to beat the band!
Elk Creek Vineyard’s was the perfect arena for Buddy Guy! The rolling hills of Kentucky, the beautiful wood Lodge and Winery as a backdrop and acres of lush grapevines. He perfomed here last year and was more than happy to add Elk Creek Vineyards to his 2009 Tour dates. He isn’t shy to say how much he loves Elk Creek and most importantly – their Kentucky Wine!
If you get a chance to see Buddy Guy in concert, don’t pass it up! Believe me when I say that Buddy Guy is saving the blues one song at a time!
Photos courtesy of Idajean Moore.