Buddy Guy & Quinn Sullivan - Strange Brew / Voodoo Chile / Sunshine of Your Love @ Westbury NY

4/29/17
Buddy is 80 years young; Quinn just turned 18
Marty Sammon keyboards
Ric Jaz guitar
Tim Austin drums
Orlando J. Wright bass
Background vocals - Nassau County fans

[@shellybay817]

Buddy Guy smilin' like a proud grandpa! Man! that kid has it!

[@SteveGamlin]

When I see a legend like Buddy Guy reach down and help a 'new kid'...that makes you even more legendary in my eyes.

[@mikewhitfield2994]

Buddy Guy, arguably the greatest guitar player in the world, was driving a tow truck to make ends meet when Eric Clapton brought him onto his fundraising concert, bringing him back into the public eye. Decades of Guy's career were sidelined because of incompetent management and petty jealousy among prominent musicians at Chess who (rightly) feared being upstaged. Now Guy makes sure that he does all he can to help talented young musicians get recognized. Buddy Guy is simply the greatest. As talented as is Quinn, it's difficult to rise up in today's crowded world, but getting to play alongside Buddy Guy is a BIG stage. Now we just wait to see if Quinn is the next Bonamassa or the next Buddy Guy - both of which are great artists. And then my great grandchildren can talk about who is their generation's Quinn Sullivan.

[@m.a.c.8366]

suggesting different Steve, don't know the circumstances though I feel when Buddy Guy first heard this young musician chopping some blues....he had to say WTF is this marvelous talent here shreading his elders so hard... not thinking he reached down at all cause this young futher HOF member was already soaring.... Buddy Guy is a true legend in music....

[@jenniferfiler945]

Nope

[@roadkillsrus]

Not the first time, either. Look up Scott Holt, or better yet, go watch early 90s Buddy Guy videos. And this is really good for Buddy, too. Fresh faces bring younger audiences in, and hanging with young people helps keep you young. Jeff beck has done this with Jennifer Batten and with several bass players.

[@petereyles5583]

Amen

[@mamah9216]

You can tell this kid feels that music deep down in his soul

[@rogerspice7743]

Agree 💯 percent!

[@13thRaven]

In the depths 😊

[@amymack1954]

Buddy Guy is the soul of generosity, giving Quinn the spotlight. Just goes to show that all that matters is the music.

[@jstetzer01]

Buddy Guy is the epitome of excellence, experience and Generosity. I just watched a video of him with the late SRV! I love blues and guitars. Old City boy from Chicago 😎

[@Texas_Flood_L8Gr8SRV]

Word. Up.

[@karenm502]

SRV is my favorite of all time, but, there are a ton of greats that brought those boys up and you can see how much SRV and Buddy loves them.

[@artyteatwaffle7536]

Quinn Sullivan is Massachussetts' Stevie Ray Vaugn.

[@AB-C1]

Yep, same as Clapton did for Buddy, BB and the other Black musicians,. bringing them to London in 60s and paying dues to them and making sure THEIR music got acknowledged and then took em back to America where blacks didn't want to know and where there was segregation STILL! The English and British ENSURED that ended, refusing to play anywhere that had discrimination or segregation! And THATS the Story of the Blue and Rock! 👌❤️🎸😎👊

[@silviomarquesreal]

It's not about black and white man. It's about generosity. A genius giving the opportunity to a young talent to face the world waiting for him. My eternal respect to the king of the blues.

[@enyje1511]

Indeed, bro. He's a great man.

[@martinliljegren7778]

❤️

[@marvinrocco1213]

Instablaster...

[@alanquintus2069]

Had the pleasure of seeing Buddy and Quinn at Hoyt Sherman Pace.. Doesn't matter what your skin color is.WE all get the Blues. Be safe.

[@sIMODINHO]

Skin color has absolutely nothing to do with this.. it's 2 men sharing musical vibes.

[@steveford8999]

It's amazing how good musicians make a good musician that much better. The drummer is just pushing him

[@goodshipkaraboudjan]

Tim Austin, brilliant drummer and man. Sadly passed in 2019.

[@BlastinAdrian]

Buddy Guy Is 82 now and still Amazing!!!!!!!!!!!

[@cheryldavidson9492]

Adrian Avila That he is!

[@joreeves9175]

Adrian Avila Buddy Guy is 82 and we love you ✨💜✨ Grateful ✨💜✨for noticing this new comer/ humble 💋

[@doncheadle6127]

My body and mind is just blown away into another dimension

[@irishseano]

Incredible. Not just the guitar skills of the kid,but the whole damned experience!

[@mag-nm7tw]

There's something about a Strat and blues...….goose bumps!

[@VVV73]

The Iceman Albert Collins did ok "cough" with a Tele :) lol

[@IsaDesOsiers]

Buddy Guy is the Man! Kudos for mentoring Quin Sullivan, we will be hearing him for a long time to come. Like a young Stevie Ray Vaughn. I was listening to this on my playlist without realizing who was playing, this is sooo good!

[@danakirkwood7516]

I can’t wait to see Quinn in concert. He’s going to be BIG! So much respect for him.

[@seanbeasley7504]

Just when you think that you can't like Buddy Guy even more..... What a class act!

[@michaelferguson1635]

Buddy is such a national treasure. He sees no color because he's a true musician!!!!!

[@MrBake88]

Correction……….. “He’s a true Man”.

[@shawng7902]

When Buddy Guy puts his hands in his pocket and just smiles listening -you kid are a BIG deal!!!

[@raymondobrien1920]

This kid loves what he's doing it's all over his face this is great

[@gabrielfernandez9792]

Buddy is one very generous man. God Bless him.

[@MrJagermeister26]

Buddys face is so priceless when Quinn takes off!! What a Guy!

[@rodneymiddleton1044]

Holy shit!! i remember this lad form his first appearance on Ellen at age 6, look at him play now , out of this frigging world and cudos to the legend Buddy Guy. this is what dreams are made of!

[@geraldfellers5348]

Mad props. I've always love the blues, and you can NOT lay a lick like this unless it's in you. Your going places young man, AINT NO DOUBT!!!!

[@chucker625]

Watched this video at least a dozen times. Never gets old. It is like watching a master craftsman pass down trade secrets to the next generation. It is what keeps this rock spinning. Love it.

[@mhardiman4987]

😊💜☮️🎼🎸🙏🌈

[@evchaves]

Buddy Guy and Quiin Sulivan. Beautiful meeting of generations. Blues like samba never die!

[@williamleeming4082]

I knew from the first note Quinn played and he's style of playing that SRV had a major impact/influence on him. Most enjoyable Quinn. I think Stevie would be proud. I know we're very proud of you!

[@evanderosborne4531]

That's the first thing I thought.

[@KingKull1971]

I don't hear SRV, Clapton yes, maybe some Otis Rush Vaughan no.

[@remiew45]

Quinn Sullivan has true passion. He "FEELS" his music.

[@timallbritton7329]

Sick, man. And props to Buddy Guy, a black man from the deep south, for giving so much to a white kid from Massachusetts. See? We all can work together. Buddy Guy is the greatest.

[@mikehanson436]

Right on...Music knows no color.

[@7msjster]

art and music transcends all

[@jebstewart666]

really, sorta, for i didn't know any of these cats were of some kind of color...they just be playing the music that moves me...the quality of their character, i.e., their riffs, oh my, oh my!

[@johnscott9444]

Ok Buddy Do your thing from John Scott

[@johnscott9444]

the

[@oliverchristophergomez4642]

There's quite a bit of Eric Clapton and John Mayer in his style of play. Good luck Quinn, keep working on your library of riffs and movements, and you're well on your way to greatness!

[@sebastienfilliat4342]

Or joe bonnamasa

[@bethhaney3010]

I agree- Buddy Guy so kind and generous to have this guy along with him. Sign of a true master.

[@MeneerHerculePoirot]

Years ago at the Kingston Mines in Chicago on Monday nights was jam night. All the blues players in town would show up there. Never know who was gonna show up. Buddy, Muddy, Sugar Blue, Willie Dixon, Jr., Erwin Helfer, Jimmy Johnson, Koko Taylor, Howard Levy, Corky Siegal. It was like blues And1 pickup basketball game. I'd grab a beer and stand in the back. Some of the best music ever was on those Monday nights. Musicians just reaching back for a little extra for one another. Brought a friend along one night. Buddy got up and needed a bass player. My friend hollars, "Hey Buddy, my friend here plays bass real good." Buddy says, "Well, c'mon up young man." My friend shoved me out. He was laughing...I wasn't. I didn't have a bass so someone sticks an orange Rickenbacker in my hands. The strap was too long. The bass was heavy and awkward. I 'played' bass, but wasn't a bass player. I was a roots, blues, folk, bluegrass acoustic player, mostly. I plug in and Buddy says, "Everyday in B flat. On the five." WHAM the whole band kicks into Everyday I Have The Blues and I bust out my best Chris Squire, busy, paid by the note, lead bass. Nervous, but happy. About halfway through the song during the organ solo Buddy leans into me as says, "Boy, if you don't slow down and put some bottom on that rig? I'm gonna put that treble pot up yo' ass." Then he breaks into a big smile and winks at me. I did what he said. lol That was in 1989. 30+ years ago. When we came off he said, "Nice job, youngblood." He was just being nice. lol National treasure. Bringing the young ones along.

[@mikes9759]

That's cool!! I used to go there for shows back in the late 60s and they always had great shows!! Buddy still plays there among others. But we're getting pretty old!!

[@agrabauskas]

ah, the mines. dear to my heart that place. another one - i used to go to the checkerboard lounge - once saw buddy chew out junior wells at the bar for being loaded on stage during junior's break. was a great show anyway. that place was something else - ladies from down the block would just walk down there in the summertime and dance in their fuzzy slippers (lol), sometimes there was a guy with a cart selling pig skins outside... man... in a small room with some of the greats. i missed the time that muddy showed up with the stones just by a few days. dammit!!

[@macleadg]

Saw these two a couple of years ago. The kid’s got it for sure, but seems not to have let it go to his head, and Buddy Guy, well, he’s just legendary.

[@GLComputingAu]

Old and black or young and white ... It don't matter if you feel the blues.

[@terrylusk9879]

Ok Amen , I can tell there's a whole lot more coming from this and young man thank you buddy for helping him out! Quinn the best of luck to you my friend you made another fan stay with it I'm so jealous love old man blue

[@vinnyvidivici5930]

No such thing as black or white man smh

[@LUCKYB.]

WHO THAT YOUNG KAT LOOK LIKE A YOUNG REINCARNATED STEVEY RAY VAUGHN. LOOK AT THE FACE AND MOVES. STEVEY DIED B4 THIS KID WAS HATCHED .

[@richardjones4080]

neither race or gender if your black or white male or female and if you feel it well wow and as you say neither does age matter

[@richardberger414]

If the entire world listened to the Blues it would be a better place.

[@wreckim]

The "F" word, used properly and timed properly, is poetic....thanks for posting.

[@cesara.1964]

a young talent with a great master of blues and plus so gentle, mr buddy guy all my respect for you and give him all your secrets and u will have a great sucessor ... this young man have a talent incredible.

[@doriwilson6991]

You can see he feels the music when he plays it. That's a beautiful thing.

[@staceyshaffer180]

HOLLY SHIT! Did I just get to go to heaven or did Stevie come back? This kid is blowing me away! True talent and keeping the blues alive makes me so happy!

[@philgoodpaster3161]

Stevie Ray reincarnated?

[@deborahparham3783]

​@@philgoodpaster3161Kinda been wondering who this kid might have been last time around. Someone who wasn't done yet?

[@tomcarbary9065]

Buddy Guy on of the greatest guitar players of all time

[@johnhartig7738]

I think Buddy's best work was on Muddy Water's Folk Singer album.

[@trekrider100]

I’ve seen him a few times now! NEVER disappoints! He’s not even old enough to buy beer yet!! Let that sink in! Lol!

[@jeffhardin8795]

I hope I live long enough to see Quinn realize his full potential. It's been awesome watching him develop via U-tube from a mere child.

[@7msjster]

just discovered him. Amazing!

[@steveward7177]

I know can’t believe it’s been 10 years now watching Quinn grow into such a great performer. Love that Buddy Guy took him under his wing and made sure he was known to the world.

[@keepers3318]

What I would love ta know is who the fuck the 66thumbs down are ? That was Magical ,Kid is Insanely Phenomenal so is Buddy

[@gypsymoonwolftarot5335]

KEEPERS fuck the 77 haters!

[@augustcleavitt]

I think he at his full potential on any given day, by the grace and strength and talent that God alone has provided.

[@scalabit]

The look on Buddy´s eyes around minute 9:24 says it all... AMAZING

[@kenhackney]

Thank God there are young people out there who love and want to carry on the great tradition of The Blues. We love the sets with SRV and Buddy Guy, but I'm glad the next generation can learn from the Masters and ensure a proper transferring of the art to future generations. Thank You Buddy and God Bless You Quinn!!!

[@chinablows]

Kenneth R. Hackney I saw Bo Diddley play when I was 16. I was like Day-um....hooked since then. Spotify is great for finding unsung blues artists. Check out Vince Agwanda.....

[@unmalo2768]

Buddy Guy is that dude that you looked up to as a kid, because he took the time to notice that you had a little bit of skill at "whatever" (insert skill here), and it meant so much because he was one cool dude...

[@rogerspice7743]

Buddy Guy is the GREATEST! Lucky to have the opportunity to see him live. The man is not only talented beyond recon, Hart and Passion makes him the real deal! He sees real talent in this young man.

[@captainron8111]

He did Jimmy and is not even stoned...well done son. Thank you Buddy...you will forever be the King of Blues...yet you brought another soul forward...God Bless and keep you Buddy.

[@Mary-kv2hv]

Young blood to carry on our beloved BLUES! Thank you Buddy!

[@johnpolley1572]

I just saw buddy guy & Kenny Wayne Sheppard 11/16/ 19 and he’s still amazing

[@gailrobinson2688]

Quinn Sullivan is always so in the Zone ! His guitar is just part of his body. Thank God for these wonderful musicians, both the fathers and sons. Music transcends politics, age, race and culture. Thank you Buddy for having Quinn as a guest on your show. Love you both ‼🎸🔥🔥🔥

[@brucecaldwell6701]

If we could get rid of the politics & just keep the music maybe people would be a little less prone to trying to end civilization.

[@lindahoffman3957]

A prodigy for sure! He doesn’t even read music! Need to see him in person! Nice work Quinn!

[@hellenmoore7878]

Buddy Guy... Be Blessed you're a Magnificent Human Being and Outstanding Musician....This Kid insane musician as well!!!

[@LuAnnHeston]

All about the music, Buddy Guy is the most loving, giving, inspiration to me. He brought this kid on stage wen he was 7 or 8, cause hesaw what Quinn was born with. God Bless,

[@panchowheeler4122]

It's gonna be good to see this kid in the future n what he brings to he stage,,,,,talent on a whole other level,,,beautiful

[@shoemaker688]

Buddy introduces Quinn, takes a drink and sees it's good. Great to watch!

[@martinharing1897]

That moment when buddy is so legendary that he plays guitar with his ass better than i could play with two hands and 10 years practice

[@jefffloyd3480]

Passing The Blues Torch on my Friends ..Buddy's a True true Legend All my Respect Soft Spoken Great Man ..

[@rickrick6933]

They played together when he was 7 yrs old....10 yrs later they jammed again...kid will be legendary

[@bobknight33]

Passing the torch. Buddy Guy is a National hero Legend!

[@trollgod7565]

Helping the youngsters so the blues never dies. That’s what this is.

[@freedomisntfree2089]

I'm a blues fan and I play some decent blues covers myself, but this young man is an absolute blessing to us blues fans, he's incredible and he's going to carry the torch...

[@whooshkaboomie]

I couldn't keep up on my air guitar....and i'm good !!

[@keithmartin7831]

I play a custom mindbender 74. I lost the beat for a minute or two myself. Keep practicing m8 those air guitars can be tricky

[@chaplainmattsanders4884]

Ha! That’s hilarious.

[@chrissiler6075]

Look at the grin on Buddy's face, he knows he infected another with the power of the Blue's

[@potterj09]

Spent a solid 20yrs so far & this kid has a crazy fluency

[@psbii]

The kid is good, and I approve of his choice of guitar, my favorite! And the endorsement of Buddy Guy puts him over the top.

[@erionmccurdy7857]

With this kids range of music, He will undoubtedly become the greatest guitar player of all time.

[@greasyface4476]

music, food, and love bring us all together... awesome..

[@mariaocasio6313]

My husband and I were at that concert! We enjoyed Quinn Sullivan's performance so much that we went to see him at Highline Ballroom the following weekend.

[@mhardiman4987]

😊💜☮️🎼🎸🙏🌈

[@mariaocasio6115]

@@mhardiman4987 Were you there also?

[@michaelmanzella1026]

WTF???? How can 263 people not like this????

[@tombaker6082]

Milli Vanilli fans. 🤷‍♂️😂

[@thirdbase6870]

I wasn't aware that Buddy was such a cool dude. I wasn't aware.

[@blueheron5232]

Brings happy Blues tears to my heart.

[@AlmightyTod]

This just put a smile on my face.

[@willardskinner2861]

Bishop6 ..

[@willardskinner2861]

Bishop6 I. .

[@willardskinner2861]

Bishop6

[@willardskinner2861]

Km

[@martinwatters2729]

Like some one is back from the grave this is a deja vu .Sounds a lot like SRV at times.

[@gryphon5026]

A Master Class from a Legend such a rare opportunity this young man prodigy has and you can tell he loves every second of it

[@planetaryfizz424]

The Guitars strings can't see No Color in your fingers. They ONLY know if you touching them right or wrong. No Broken Strings... That's the proper touch for sure. The Amp magnifies the intensity he has in his soul. Keep it up Quinn, we'll all be looking out for you coming up. Buddy is a very nice guy.

[@colinhoof2963]

Truly awesome performance !! You cannot go wrong when Buddy has your back .He has given and contributed so much to all,of our appreciation of the blues and helping other artists to.

[@gerardomijangos675]

Buddy guy awesomeness at it's maximum 😎

[@susanles15]

Wow Buddy Guy Thanks for Sharing this Young Talented Artist'' Quinn'' He's going to be around for a long long time yet with that Talent.

[@billidgylab9083]

Oh buddy youve got an excellent drummer!

[@celtphoto]

Absolutely bloody phenomenal ! Peace everybody. We Can live together.

[@jonbarr9195]

Wow!! That Hendrix cover rips your face off. Quinn can play, someone get a pail of water to put the fire out!!

[@michaeldrummey2754]

Makes tears in my eyes and shivers on my arms. Amazing

[@BlastinAdrian]

Buddy Is 81 years young now and AMAZING

[@gilhernandez4469]

9

[@tarmac1697]

This boy been with Buddy for 10 years or more.

[@FearTheBRIX]

NO REGRETS spending 14:25 minutes of my life watching this video! Thank you so much sir #BuddyGuy !! helping the kid out made you the stuffs of the Gods! (Guitar gods that is!)

[@bnnm6077]

Music is full of colors, only genious artitsts can enjoy it. great BUDDY is the spiritual dad of Quinn since his childhood.

[@bensonsspeedshop1191]

Mr. Guy, you have found a Truly Talented young Artist! Kudos to You and Thank You, Sir!

[@draytonthomasjaymes8944]

There's no color in the blues... from BB King to SRV to Buddy Guy and now this new kid... it's do you feel it.

[@cheryldavidson9492]

Drayton Jaymes And yes I feel it! As with the Teskey Brothers! Yes I always know!

[@electric8668]

Sure it is is called Blues, created by Blacks because whites treats them so so bad.

[@stuartblack6803]

@@electric8668 YAWN , Zzzzzzzz, Boring !!!

[@electric8668]

@@stuartblack6803 Yeah I'm sure clown you want to deny Blacks created Blues and most every other music in America.

[@stuartblack6803]

@@electric8668 No I'm not like you , I dont turn everything I see into a race war , I just enjoyed watching the music , You on the other hand are a pain in the arse who has to turn everything into a fucking history lesson, YOU are a bore.!!!

[@sandrasmith7501]

The future of blues guitar is in good hands!! Thanks for uploading this. And I love me some Buddy Guy!

[@nockit86]

Whoa, gave me chills. Excellent player.

[@willbates9359]

this kid wow!!! wtf did I just watch he rocked it he has a gift from the gods

[@13thRaven]

That's class, that's talent, that's how legends are made, the blues will live forever 😊

[@skiendhiu]

Kid gave this 70yr.old the shivers ..awesome

[@jontrout007]

I caught a show last week @ Coach House with Quinn Sullivan & Buddy Guy. It was mind blowing, Buddy Guy is 82 and played for hours slammin' the blues. Quinn is a great compliment to the show at 19 - he kills it. I bought Buddy Guy's (signed) new double album "The Blues is Alive and Well" and it's Pure blues. This is a tour not to be missed!

[@dainbrown3844]

I agree. I've seen many concerts but, I thoroughly enjoyed this show. Plus I got Quinn to sign my guitar.

[@markthompson5662]

God bless Buddy Guy! Did he have to take Quinn under his wing? Completely disagree with all the “negative Nancy’s” on here. Why judge when you don’t have anywhere near this young guy’s ability? Blues is all feeling and there’s plenty here or these wonderful mentors wouldn’t be supporting Quinn as he is coming up!

[@cheryldavidson9492]

Mark Thompson there is always something you can share!

[@sassyguitars]

You are right, but ya know there is always the self made critic's perhaps some of it is envy.

[@gsmarin1]

Jealousy is a sign of weakness

[@jeffcox2645]

We need more people like Buddy Guy.Give our kids something that they will have for the rest of their life. Blues is the best way to get them.

[@babyfacedre2778]

Saw Quinn at the Telluride Blues añd brews in Sept. What an accomplished player. I had a seat in the balcony just above the band. Quinn, you killed it. What a show. Your grading is too cool.

[@Kestrel-zc1du]

great Buddy, what a player! and what a man! great the young man too!

[@bigbopper6434]

Ahhhhh shit.... I say the blues is in some pretty good hands. Thank you Buddy, Thank you Eric for raising a fine crop.

[@8kenjacob]

In Chicago many years ago, The Chicago Historical Society had Buddy Guy there one evening to celebrate reopening after renovations. It was so packed that we could not get in So I played played soccer just outside with my son where we could hear him play. He was about 12 at the time and loved blues. After the concert, Buddy went out back to his van and my son raced around to get his autograph. Neither had a pen so buddy took a few photos with him and spoke to him a few minutes, treating him like gold. They don't make them any finer than Buddy. Aside from being the greatest blues player on the planet even in his eighties, he is also one of the kindest and most generous people, spreading love and peace wherever he goes.

[@sawdust6968]

so happy to see brilliant young guitarist ALIVE AND WELL!!♡★♡★♡★♡★♡★

[@vics8873]

When I was a kid learning to play piano, the one comment I always got from the professional classical musicians in the family as they walked by? “ ...with feeling.” That surely distinguishes the mechanics from the musicians.

[@hanksmith4065]

Hey that drummer is incredible

[@bradypeake4447]

This is how its supposed to be. Just everyone having fun.

[@JoelPonsSchmidt]

Buddy is blowing people away at 80. And keeping it innovative. Unreal.

[@georgekouloumbourdos8985]

Had the privilege of seeing Buddy at the old lion a number of years ago blew a joint in front of the stage he sniffed it out and did a killa solo for us never forgot it it was wild

[@bigthunder2860]

Bb king and buddy guy are the hard bluesman this kid will be the next hope for a blues music

[@jeffreysiegel9125]

Buddy Guy is THE GUY!!! This is what entertainment is supposed to be! That kid can sure f'ing play alright! Great video- Thank you for putting it up on KZbin.