Buddy Guy plays Tampa Bay Bluesfest at Vinoy Park in St. Petersburg, Florida on April 7, 2017. Credit: Tracy May
Blues legend Buddy Guy—who turned 86 last weekend—might actually be on his way out, as he just announced his 2023 “Damn Right Farewell” tour, exclusive to Australia.

Before that, however, Guy plays Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater on Friday, Aug. 5.

While we can’t say for sure whether or not Guy will be saying farewell to the U.S. next year as well, we might as well pretend that this co-headlining gig with singer-songwriter John Hiatt might be it.

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Josh Bradley is Creative Loafing Tampa's resident live music freak. He started freelancing with the paper in 2020 at the age of 18, and has since covered, announced, and previewed numerous live shows in...