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When: From Thursday, October 1st 2026
Start time: 7:30 PM ET/ 4:30 PM PT/ 12:30 AM UK
Where: Stream via Nugs.net
Hitting 90 is a monumental milestone on its own, but continuing to tour the globe and rip through blistering solos with a polka-dot Stratocaster in hand is on another level.
For over seven decades, Buddy Guy has been a cornerstone of electric blues. His raw, aggressive tone and fiery showmanship directly shaped the sound of giants like Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Eric Clapton, and John Mayer.
Now, to toast his 90th year on the planet, an incredible gathering of guitar heroes and musical royalty is throwing a massive concert celebration to honor the living icon.
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Billed as Buddy’s Got The Blues: A 90th Birthday Concert Celebration, the event promises a heavy dose of jaw-dropping jams and genuine tributes and you can watch it, wherever you live on the planet, via streaming service nugs. The roster is just downright insane, with Eric Clapton, John Mayer, Susan Tedeschi, and Derek Trucks leading the pack, joined by powerhouse players including Jon Batiste, Aloe Blacc, Joe Bonamassa, Gary Clark Jr., Shemekia Copeland, Robert Cray, Samantha Fish, Eric Gales, Billy Gibbons, Ivan Neville, Robert Randolph, Bobby Rush, Isaiah Sharkey, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Jimmie Vaughan, Ally Venable, Willie Weeks, and Kim Wilson.
Honestly, seeing this kind of cross-generational talent share a single stage to salute one of the original blues trailblazers is a once-in-a-lifetime experience and not something you’ll want to skip.
How to watch from anywhere
Even better, catching the action doesn’t require landing a seat inside the hall. The entire gig will stream globally live via nugs.net, bringing the party straight to your living room.
Head over to nugs.net/BuddyGuy to grab your access; a pass will cost you $39.99 for HD or $49.99 for 4K video, though active site subscribers can snag an automatic 25% price drop.
In true Buddy fashion, a slice of all stream sales goes directly to the American Cancer Society, keeping his long-standing commitment to charitable causes going strong.
What is nugs?
For those unfamiliar, Nugs is a major digital hub for live music, hosting thousands of direct-from-the-soundboard concert recordings and exclusive webcasts featuring iconic acts and rising talent.
Launched in 1997, the service began as a modest platform that supplied high-quality live tapes to jam band communities. Fast forward to today, and it has evolved into the definitive streaming service for fans who crave the energy of unedited concert performances.
The site’s main draw is its massive archive. By partnering directly with touring artists, Nugs uploads official board mixes in pristine HD and 4K, often landing online just hours after the final encore.
Alongside Buddy Guy’s gig, the library regularly refreshes with fresh drops from the likes of Bruce Springsteen, Pearl Jam, Dead & Company, Metallica, and so much more. Of course, you can stream through standard web browsers, mobile apps, or your smart TV. That means a front-row experience right from your sofa, with the added bonus of crowds and overpriced drinks.
While single pay-per-view access works fine for one-off shows, opting for a monthly membership unlocks the full vault for endless listening, alongside subscriber discounts on pay-per-view broadcasts like Buddy’s birthday bash and early access to drops fro the vault.
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