Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase the Blues Away
Online World Premiere

Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase the Blues Away

Tribeca Online Premieres
Feature | United States | 83 MINUTES | English
Documentary, Music, Biography

Chicago blues great Buddy Guy never was the same after he heard John Lee Hooker’s seminal “Boogie Chillun’” while growing up in his rural stomping grounds of Lettswork, Louisiana. In 1957 he set out for the Windy City and its vibrant blues scene, where he played his way into the clubs, cut records, befriended and gigged with other greats (Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, Otis Rush), forged his skillful, intense, wild persona, hit the road, influenced new generations of musicians (Mick, Keith, Eric, Stevie Ray Vaughan), performed at the Obama White House and collected nine Grammys along the way. Supported by a sumptuous assemblage of performance footage, testimonials from those he’s inspired (including Clapton, Carlos Santana, Gary Clark Jr., and John Mayer) and some classic blues licks, Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase the Blues Away finds Guy (now a young 84) looking back at his life, providing valuable insight into his music while leaving room for some memorable anecdotes (ever heard about Muddy Waters’ salami sandwiches?). If he feels any responsibility as the last of the Chicago bluesman still with us, well he just takes it in stride and deservedly so. —Brian Gordon

*Part of the Juneteenth programming


Cast & Credits
Directed by
Devin Chanda, Devin Amar, Charles Todd, and Matt Mitchener

Charles Todd, Devin Amar, and Matt Mitchener are creative directors at Scheme Engine, a creative studio founded in their dorm room in 2009. They tell stories across numerous formats, including documentaries, music videos, and commercials. They’ve collaborated with Jay-Z, Rihanna, Kendrick Lamar, and Celine Dion on documentary projects.

Director
Devin Amar, Charles Todd, Matt Mitchener
Producer
Sheira Rees-Davies, John Beug
Cinematographer
Keith Walker
Composer
Lucas Ellman
Editor
Matt Mitchener
Executive Producer
Michael Kantor, Camille Yorrick, Devin Amar, Sheira Rees-Davies
Associate Producer
Alex Kaplan, Hudson Payer
Consulting Producer
Hope Wilson
US Distributor
RCA Records/Sony Music Entertainment
Cast
Buddy Guy, Eric Clapton, John Mayer, Carlos Santana, Gary Clark Jr, Kingfish

Contacts
Print Source
James Rothman
Scheme Engine
Brooklyn, NY 10009
Phone: 908 656 0758
james@schemeengine.com
US Sales Contact
Tom Mackay
Sony Music
Culver City, CA
Phone: 310 272 2211
tom.mackay@sonymusic.com
International Sales Contact
Tom Mackay
Sony Music
Culver City, CA
Phone: 310 272 2211
tom.mackay@sonymusic.com
Press Contact
Ava Tews
The WNET Group
NYC, NY 10019
Phone: 212 560 8153
TewsA@wnet.org
* Rush Tickets available at venue except for
Beacon Theatre
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The Rush system functions as a standby line that will form at the venue approximately one hour prior to scheduled start time. Admittance is based on availability and will begin roughly 10 minutes prior to program start time. Rush Tickets are the same price as advance tickets and are payable upon entry.

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