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San Diego concert

Name: San Diego concert
Start: 2026-09-12
End: 2026-09-12
Location: San Diego

Legendary blues guitarist Buddy Guy performed at the bayside venue The Shell in San Diego as part of his "Damn Right Encore Tour." The concert featured a mix of classic blues performances and storytelling, with an opening set by guitarist Christone “Kingfish” Ingram.

Date: Sep 12, 2026
Location: San Diego
Status: Recently ended

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Event summary

Highlights

Opening set by blues artist Christone “Kingfish” Ingram
Performance of classic tracks like "Damn Right, I’ve Got The Blues"
Storytelling segments regarding the history of the blues and juke joints
Buddy Guy performing at age 90 as part of his encore tour

The concert took place as part of Buddy Guy's "BG90" tour, marking his return to the stage following a brief retirement after his 2024 farewell tour. At 90 years old, Guy performed a 71-minute set that included hits such as "Damn Right, I’ve Got The Blues," "Fever," and B.B. King's "How Blue Can You Get?" The performance was characterized by Guy's vocal strength and signature guitar style, interspersed with personal anecdotes about his life on a Louisiana plantation and the history of the blues.

Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, a 27-year-old blues artist, opened the show and joined Guy on stage during the performance. The event highlighted the legacy of Guy as one of the few remaining active nonagenarian blues legends. While the performance included some technical inconsistencies on guitar, the show was noted for its soulful nuance and the artist's enduring stage presence.

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Location described by the source: The Shell; www.sandiegouniontribune.com
Area for browsing nearby events: San Diego

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