# Buddy Guy 90th Birthday Concert, Starring Eric Clapton, John Mayer, Jon Batiste and More, Scheduled for October

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-06-23 21:10 UTC · Category: Entertainment · Sources: 11 · Current Velocity: 10.78

## Executive Summary
Guitar legend Buddy Guy is celebrating his 90th birthday with a star-studded concert at Radio City Music Hall on October 1.

## Intelligence Brief
Buddy Guy has announced a lavish 90th birthday celebration featuring a concert in New York City. The event, titled "Buddy’s Got the Blues: A 90th Birthday Concert Celebration," will take place at Radio City Music Hall on October 1.


Coverage from Rolling Stone, Variety, and Pollstar emphasizes the high-profile lineup of guest performers. Confirmed artists include Eric Clapton, John Mayer, Jon Batiste, Susan Tedeschi, Derek Trucks, and Joe Bonamassa.


Guitar World describes the event as potentially the "gig of the year." Beyond the single birthday event, GuitarPlayer.com reports that Buddy Guy is preparing to return to the road with the BG90 tour.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### When and where will the birthday concert take place?
The concert is scheduled for October 1 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.

### Which artists are performing at the event?
The lineup includes Eric Clapton, John Mayer, Jon Batiste, Susan Tedeschi, Derek Trucks, and Joe Bonamassa.

### Is Buddy Guy planning any other performances?
According to GuitarPlayer.com, Buddy Guy is preparing for the BG90 tour.

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## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pollstar News | Buddy Guy’s Celebrates 90th Birthday With Star-Studded Concert Oct. 1 At Radio City Music Hall | 2026-06-23 14:10 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiygFBVV95cUxPNlBocmtXeHQ4QXRQNElDQVozTWhkZjhiOVVqYjBzMEl0aUJBXzVVV3AzVTZPRkhmU0JPaTVnTmJaSGhBZWU2b3hUcVpfUl9MdlJIcjIxaHNRSXRObFN5ME42cUhtb1hXM0lLbk9ON01aWmZiZlhoYUlick9DYzNaNmtLdjlmeGVMVlhQc21idG04dEtJT0hZQlk4T1VIRXZueEVjTnN1aVhGbUNqQTdqQjBZMXNpU3lRelpMMFRLenh4N2NBcnJXRW9n?oc=5) |
| The Hollywood Reporter | Buddy Guy to Celebrate 90th Birthday With Concert Featuring Eric Clapton, John Mayer | 2026-06-23 11:59 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiswFBVV95cUxPY2VuSHJlaXZRa1JfLVhZRnlsb2l3R2I3Z2RBNnltU3RhbjRleHNGQ3BkTFNqYkoyUjFnc3phdGJWc2J4Q2pXTC1VLVRBalN2YmhTX2VtdVItcTQzTnY5Q0VEblJzQmVLZFFTVEhxWUhkUV82U0VyUWo4X21LXzlld1dIejk4cUxOVUxQYjQ0OGpDb2VGbWV6aTlTM2h5dlZWeThVNzl1VVFvU3RRQ3pXd1pZMA?oc=5) |
| Jambands | Eric Clapton, John Mayer, Susan Tedeschi & Derek Trucks and Jon Batiste Among Artists to Honor Buddy Guy at Radio City Music Hall | 2026-06-23 11:59 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi9gFBVV95cUxOQlFiNWFQRW5FQlNGVmhqb3VCQ2E0bmZCd1A2NzJzSFczNU1PYjlpWUktZGg1b01idVk4WG1zY3RyUVp3dktlTWdHbHEwZE9hSmJQLW5JSDFUQS1sdDNQLVVLcmd4dVU0UjM4alNRMnVQLUZNRDhCUG1fT3lOZVlxRUpqSU1OUGh6eVRkQnc5RUxDS05CVDFJVV9majZYb2hLZnBPY3AwdENEVFVKakVVYlFRN0xheXA0X3NjblZsdFZvVmlfeWtudVBnWFVHeERMbUx3QnpMczVNenloSHd2NmNrS2taS21WbGQwNHhMVUd3TjRoVHc?oc=5) |
| Yahoo | Buddy Guy announces lavish 90th birthday bash | 2026-06-23 11:59 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMingFBVV95cUxPR3Y1ejBsNW9uYzhMWWh3cUVBSlZUWjY5azVNd3RlNlN3VTI4dTRFbDh6c3ZaUlBZNnlzdzdDT0oxYURRdHE1dWNsSFhqazJvMjA5LWdoalVXNVBnbGI2WHdueGJielV1SmpXZHJiQTQ2d0sxbjNBclkxWWRCenNobWZJY0dKNU1aTGpsQlFwZ2VxcDg4ZE43aENkWjI2UQ?oc=5) |
| Yahoo | Buddy Guy announces 90th birthday concert in NYC with Eric Clapton. Get tickets | 2026-06-23 11:59 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMioAFBVV95cUxONDFoTmhLVmh5YldCUDhUUjRrSjRZNHdhMEhldEJoZGxMNjJEWGl1SEVwRW9tVjlRemthZVNXb0RrUWhKRDdCeDBEYmc0andCX0NvVTA4VWhKSEVfbDFJOUVsdmtEV3RFeVVTOG11Z0pmeW9KUFQ0UE92REtrUnRpTTlvUjJvcWJHYmVGMWplTC1NNFJ2NWNVX1dLQTAwMl9C?oc=5) |
| New York Post | Buddy Guy announces 90th birthday concert in NYC with Eric Clapton. Get tickets | 2026-06-23 11:59 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqAFBVV95cUxPbE5nMWo3UUdmTzB4Ukx5aXh5MFdXanZFejg0VV96ZUdmSXFUSEZ3NndlOGl5TEo1cnRPdDhlbGVmVkR2MnN6dDhYbWlUT25jUzlRb1lwVUhNTXJGLWdxanFLdGNWdG5kSkUzNVpfWnB6RDljWURNa01LZVpTbktuSlZ2R2hpSGpEWm1qNVFHbDlSbDl4dF9OMTVhNFRlRG5yc3loc2dKRzA?oc=5) |
| Where's Eric! | Buddy’s Got the Blues: A 90th Birthday Concert Celebration | 2026-06-23 11:59 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipAFBVV95cUxQQmtOdXFTU3hHSmlGV3dhdDBSLXBsaEtqeHJ6UFFLS0FqN0c3aTc1dTByc0FxUWpzbnRRaEM3M2Z1UmZzTndUMVc5eWZzZ0NMbjRjNzlrOTZFX0VFS0J1T3ZKVDZpdGFsbmw1bHZGTlZLN0hrVmRvcnBpcTVzTm1XZndQdDdmSDJtWnhyOFY1TFc4eEtnUExXeC0yUTZqX25HMThNNA?oc=5) |
| Guitar World | “Can't wait to celebrate 90 years of living, loving, and playing the blues”: Buddy Guy's 90th birthday party could be the gig of the year – and Eric Clapton, John Mayer, Susan Tedeschi, Derek Trucks, and Joe Bonamassa are all invited | 2026-06-23 11:59 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikgFBVV95cUxQb1V1dnlIZjFOV1FYemowYXh5bEE0QjlJUWlHWlUySUsxMGw0bU15d3l6QTB4cEhMdWFualFPYjE1RkZkVkF1MEsxazJ0X2FzQXVFbkZFV3ZfdlhWdTlKZG1rNkx6UjZxaUtkQjgzajdlNlVWSmtXa2dLZmRPbU5xMU5CMEFxdm9PMWpyZmNrYTAzQQ?oc=5) |
| Rolling Stone | Buddy Guy, Blues Survivor, to Celebrate 90th Birthday With Eric Clapton, John Mayer | 2026-06-23 11:59 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMisAFBVV95cUxPaElXeTJoWmVSVDAybTAySk5fZTMxWXR4VW9lZEx3X0FEMkJ2elNnR0YzSko0SGxJWEFYUHhHUHNYLVNBRFdvekdSXzlPbG10ZWVMN3VMZHV1aGNrSzFjQzltckVPbzZIUW5ZaURGX1RIUUpRVnh6Q2RELUdtSzI1bGticnJ2VzVmaDY2MGZibmRCalRNeGFQTndiUVlwbHJBeTh3LW03ci1RVlRQbHBjYg?oc=5) |
| GuitarPlayer.com | “My own son didn’t know who I was until he could turn 21 and get into the blues clubs. He said, ‘Dad, I didn’t know you could play like that!’” As he approaches 90, guitar legend Buddy Guy prepares to return to the road with the BG90 tour | 2026-06-23 11:59 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMizgFBVV95cUxPSTVCcENkdldOV3U5VUltMDYxdjhRRDFhNE85Q3psSDNkelRwaXdYbFNGSC1rSEd0WGVvWVpsWWhnZlVXc24zU3lmb3hDQXhrZ1BMaE5ndEh2bnpRYTZ0amRTOGJLdkJOdHU2RHZDdGotNDY2Nm5sc1pZMWMtdU1KRHp3dDZmdXAtbTVCUGF6ZWZkUkVMY3pZSkJFaUl0SHE5RFFRNVR6MFFVVFNJQ0pYRV81SXJWOWpFR2RDTU85ZUtuSlNIdTFJUnNDR2Vndw?oc=5) |
| Blues Rock Review | Buddy Guy's 90th birthday concert features Eric Clapton, Joe Bonamassa, Derek Trucks, and a stunning lineup | 2026-06-23 11:59 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi3AFBVV95cUxNREctcVUyaERjLVNlTEFseG5OYmVuOXRjRVZPaERSMWYxdGZUV1ZUak1YdkN5aTM3dlYwXzVIcWkyRHBlUTU0c3VYajM3clctQzNkVEoxckEtQlVVYmFxMFE0RmRoSzJiRjRjQTNEekQwLWREMkJUTGh2NjVoRzhjTmpBbld1MGtqUWRoOXRKeUNsQlFkYjZBTWZEQkdJWnVmbDZUWVFJRUNsaWhpOXFpX1BaWWxYcWxQVHZheXpIdGI4OXpiWjlMRWptOWFlYThtQS1zdEpQd3hKZnNC?oc=5) |
| Yahoo | The guitar maverick is turning 90, and he's celebrating with a one-of-a-kind bonanza bringing together the top names in blues | 2026-06-23 11:59 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMinAFBVV95cUxPcVMzaHFabWV5NUV1Yko0ZEtzQV9hTnNoa2gwb1ItYmItUWRkNGdtQWktZDdIQ3FiRmNFb0ZXbEZYTjE4UlcwZnZ6RVR1MkFoNVI1NFNxY2V3RE5JblRheUljV1hhOF8zRXJmN0ZRbTZJbVJaMWdLS1VEM3pTMGRfY3hSWDVUcmIwZ2dnS0dlYU9XdExxYlZFTHNxaTc?oc=5) |
| Variety | Buddy Guy 90th Birthday Concert, Starring Eric Clapton, John Mayer, Jon Batiste and More, Scheduled for October | 2026-06-23 11:59 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipgFBVV95cUxOMDRyTFRWLXRsU1BxVFRZS3VncEVnREdrVm1iMjJnY2oxUC1wR3M2dWpZcVdMVEtlSEVIWUpUQnNyRWdJVk9Ub004YVh5cUd1MGc1RUdiZ2NleDFMeGVqekRrbEF2TGdLcldTNy1hTFpGVVZBeHFxQl8ydHVOMk1IOG1ZVmJOVnJ0TjI4NHkzWWh2dEZETnZlYVExQlUwbnBwS0NBUGd3?oc=5) |

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