Buddy's club looking for a new home

Chris D · January-5th-2007, 10:00 AM

The city's helping him, so it shouldn't be a problem, but you tourists should take note.

The Associated Press
Published January 5, 2007, 5:36 AM CST

Buddy Guy's Legends is on the move.

The legendary bluesman announced during a show Thursday night that the club, located in Chicago's South Loop since 1989, will have to move around June.

He says he wants to stay in the neighborhood and has some options in mind.

The 70-year-old Rock and Roll Hall of Famer just started his annual monthlong stint at the club that bears his name.

The venue is being displaced by expansion at nearby Columbia College. The college, which owns the property, wants to use it to house a new student center.

The city's Planning and Development Department is working with Guy to find a new home for Legends.

Gary Sisco · January-5th-2007, 10:04 AM

Damn. I've never had the chance to go to this one.

Chris D · January-5th-2007, 10:20 AM

It's OK, Gary. Not getting to Legends is not on the same scale as not getting to Rosa's or the Checkerboard.