The State Theatre Presents Buddy Guy 10/16, The Script 10/22

Buddy Guy, the legendary Chicago blues guitarist and showman known for his riveting, virtuoso playing and fervent vocals, performs at Hennepin Theatre Trust's State Theatre at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2010. Quinn Sullivan, the 11-year-old blues guitar prodigy mentored by Guy, opens the show and joins the five-time Grammy Award-winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee later in the evening. Guy's October concert follows a sold-out February engagement with B.B. King at the Orpheum.

As a pioneer of the famous Chicago blues sound, Buddy Guy has made an enduring mark on blues and rock music, influencing such icons as Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton and Stevie Ray Vaughan. Guy's hits include "Damn Right," "I've Got The Blues," "Feels Like Rain" and "Slippin' In." His most recent studio album, "Skin Deep" (2008), features all original material. In addition to his Grammys, he has received 23 W.C. Handy Blues Awards (the most any artist has received), the Billboard Magazine Century Award for distinguished artistic achievement and the Presidential National Medal of Arts. He is also ranked thirtieth in Rolling Stone's list of "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time."

Quinn Sullivan first caught Guy's attention in 2007 by playing for him when he asked for an autograph before a show. Guy was so impressed that he pullEd Sullivan on stage to jam with him. He has since aided his blossoming career by landing Sullivan record deals and featuring him on a "Skin Deep" track fittingly titled "Who's Gonna Fill Those Shoes." Sullivan has also performed on the "Oprah Winfrey Show," NBC's "Today Show" and the Lollapalooza and Austin City Limits festivals, among others.

Irish Rock Trio, The Script, Plays the State Theatre, Friday, Oct. 22, 2010
The Script, a "Celtic soul" male rock trio based in Dublin, Ireland fusing pop, rock, soul, and contemporary R&B, plays Hennepin Theatre Trust's State Theatre, Friday, Oct. 22, 2010 at 8 p.m. With a sound inspired by influences including U2, the Neptunes and Van Morrison, their self titled debut album (Sony) landed on the #1 spot on the Billboard charts in the UK in 2008. The Script has opened for U2 and Paul McCartney on sold out shows as part of their U.S. tour.

The Script is vocalist and keyboard player Danny O'Donoghue, guitarist Mark Sheehan and drummer Glen Power, who founded the trio in 2001 and first came to prominence when their 2008 debut single, "We Cry," reached #9 on the Irish singles chart and #15 on the UK singles chart. In 2008, they performed at the Nobel Peace Prize concert in Oslo, Norway and received an award at the World Music Awards for Best Selling Irish Act of 2008. Their debut album peaked as the 18th best-selling album in the UK in 2008, followed by being selected as VH1's "You Oughta Know" artist and appearing on MTV's "The Hills." They have also appeared on the Late Show with David Letterman and NBC's "Today" and performed on VH1's "Unplugged." The group won awards for Best Irish Album and Best Irish Band at the 2009 Meteor Music Awards, the national music awards of Ireland.

TICKET INFORMATION

· Buddy Guy and Quinn Sullivan perform at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2010 at Hennepin Theatre Trust's State Theatre (805 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, 55402). Tickets range from $42 to $52 depending on seating preference.

· The Script plays Friday, Oct. 22, 2010 at 8 p.m. at Hennepin Theatre Trust's State Theatre (805 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, 55402). Reserve seating tickets are $25.

· All prices include applicable facility fees. Additional service charges may apply. Tickets may be purchased in person at the State Theatre Box Office (805 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, 55402), online at HennepinTheatreTrust.org, by calling 1.800.982.2787 or visiting a Ticketmaster Center.

 

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