CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – The blues are back in town as Buddy Guy returns to the Virginia Theatre on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at 7:00 PM for his Damn Right Encore tour—an unforgettable evening with one of the last living legends of the Chicago blues scene.
At 87 years old, Buddy Guy is not slowing down. A Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, 8-time GRAMMY winner, and Presidential National Medal of Arts recipient, Guy has influenced guitar giants from Hendrix to Clapton.
Joining him on stage is rising blues prodigy Taj Farrant, adding fresh energy to a night rooted in tradition.
From his early days at Chess Records alongside Muddy Waters and Howlin’ Wolf to his most recent GRAMMY-winning album The Blues Is Alive and Well, Buddy Guy remains a towering figure in American music.
Reserved seating tickets are priced at $49.50 to $109.50, with an additional $8–$11 per-ticket fee. Tickets available now through the Virginia Theatre box office or online.