Review by Stuart McNiff

Buddy Whitington, No Mean City Blues and American Festival,

02 Academy Glasgow Wednesday 22^nd April 2009.

I had never heard Buddy Whitington before attending the No Mean City Blues & Americana Festival at the 02 Academy in Glasgow but was struck by the talent of this amazing blues guitarist. As part of a three piece band, these guys took to the stage and tore it up with some of the finest, tightest blues playing I’ve ever witnessed. Although the material was mostly unfamiliar to me the not so good sound mix didn’t help with the clarity of the vocals or when Buddy was introducing the numbers and the band. However, putting these small gremlins to one side the 45 minute set showed a very competent blues guitarist and singer/songwriter in his own right, who has worked with the legendary John Mayall since 1993. 

Buddy returns to Scotland to play “The Ferry” (formerly known as the Renfrew Ferry) on Wednesday May 6^th 2009 and I would recommend getting a ticket for this gig if you like the Blues and a great value show.

Review by Stuart McNiff