Keeping Music live

In his 15 years as the lead guitar player for John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers, Buddy gained a loyal legion of blues fans around the world through his impeccable skills on electric guitar. Traveling with the “Father of the British Blues,” Buddy blew the crowd away at concerts in South America, throughout Europe and all around the United States. Since striking out on his own at the beginning of 2009, the Texas bluesman has already completed two European tours, playing to packed blues clubs in England and on the continent. Buddy started the Belvedere Blues Festival tradition with an electrifying performance at a fundraiser in Cañon City in 2000. He released his first CD in 2008, and fans can find him on YouTube by searching for “Buddy Whittington and Eric Clapton.” The video clips there were taken at a major benefit concert in Liverpool, marking Mayall’s 70th birthday and his notable career contributions to the blues world. Some of Mayall’s early lead guitar players included Mick Taylor, Peter Green, Eric Clapton, Walter Trout and Coco Montoya. Buddy will be headlining in an appearance with “The Atomic Fireballs,” featuring Carlos Crull.