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Buddy Guy
with special guest
Michael McDermott
September 30, 2006
Chicago History Museum
By Jackie Lee King
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In celebration of
the Grand Re-Opening of the Chicago History Museum (formerly the Chicago
Historical Society) a home style show was presented in partnership with
Chicago radio station 93XTR. Two Chi-town legends graced the stage in a
sold out show.
First up was
Orland Park’s very own Michael McDermott. Pulling from an extensive
catalogue McDermott showcased new and old material to the delight of the
crowd. His songs epitomize the average man or woman in how they fit
into this world. Along with consummate hits like, “Bourbon Blue” and “A
Wall I Must Climb” he kept the tone of how our own personal history
defines us an individual. Taking the historical aspect further he
treated the audience to a sneak peak of some of his new material due out
next year. It was all to fitting for McDermott to perform the song
“Antique Store” in the presence of 150 years of Chicago’s history. It
takes a special kind of performer to sing a quiet moment song that
engages the audience in the midst of sponsor booths and an open bar. At
the close of a triumphant set McDermott yielded the stage to another
Chicago Legend, and current resident of Orland Park, to multi-Grammy
Award Winning Artist Buddy Guy.
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A historic person
himself, it was all too appropriate to for Guy to be a part of this
spectacular event. Cited as an inspiration to Jimi Hendrix, Eric
Clapton and a slew of other rock legends, Guy continues to have the
blues at age 70. This Hoochie Choochie man had the crowd up on its feet
the entire show. Slippin’ in from the back of the house playing his
wireless guitar there was no doubt that history was in the making. With
a wiggly smile, along with his hips, he had the crowd testifying that
they ‘damn right had the blues’ as well.
Known for his
innovative antics in playing the guitar (utilizing his teeth, feet,
handkerchief or a drumstick) he played to audience members directly as
he strolled up to the stage. Guy played an extensive collection of
blues classic and showcased some of material off of his current release
“Bring ‘Em In.” Most notably was his performance of Otis Redding,s
heartbreaking “I’ve got dreams to Remember” This was by no means a full
show considering the end time was at 9:00 pm. “The way you make me
feel…I could play the blues all night,” Guy happily stated. But sadly,
the evening had to end. It’s ironic how invigorating the blues can
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