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| Blues Guitar Legend Buddy Whittington Free Live Concert American Blues Legend Buddy Whittington comes to Red Barn BBQ Steaks & Sports in North Richland Hills Tx. Friday July 27th at 7pm This is a free show however reservations are highly recommended. Story has it Buddy began playing the guitar inspired by his sister's records of The Beatles, Rolling Stones and, in particular, John Mayall's Bluesbreakers with Eric Clapton. At 14 Buddy was already a part of the Dallas/Fort Worth music scene and playing regularly in the clubs along Jacksboro Highway. While attending high school, Buddy played in a band called "Short Change" which opened for Point Blank, a band that he would later join, replacing rhythm guitar player Kim Davis. During the early 1980s, he formed and sang with his own band "The Sidemen" In 1991 they opened for John Mayall and when Coco Montoya left the Bluesbreakers in 1993, Mayall called him to take his place in the band. In Mayall's band Whittington also sings occasionally and contributes to songwriting. 2008 saw the release of his first solo album and extensive touring in Europe. When people hear Buddy for the first time the most common words are "Wow! Incredible! Awesome!.........well you get the idea. Don't miss this great opportunity to see a guitar legend up close and live. About Red Barn BBQ Opened in 2005, the original Red Barn BBQ is located in Colleyville's historically oldest commercial building. Few restaurants have achieved as much recognition in a few short years as the Red Barn, known for the best all you can eat Catfish on Friday nights. Pit Master Von Husbands has created two special BBQ sauces and a special spiced meat rub to satisfy any appetite. Von's desire to make the finest slow smoked BBQ for friends and family functions encouraged him to open his first location. Husbands' restaurant has showered in more awards for "Best Ribs", "Best New Restaurant", Best Takeout", and "Best Catering". April 2012 he partnered with friends to open a second location in Mid Cities, Red Barn BBQ, Steaks & Sports. With a larger location he increased the menu and added live music every Friday and Saturday night. With over 30 TV's for sporting events and a 150 inch projector screen for special events it will be virtually impossible to miss the action. With a state of the art system, you will get the best of everything: Pro, College, UFC, NASCAR, you name it; you will see it. Whether it's March Madness, NCAA, Saturday or just another NFL afternoon, you will be able to see it all. Husbands Mid Cities location offers signature Smoked Prime Rib on Friday and Saturday nights and offers the Catfish daily. Red Barn BBQ, Steaks & Sport offers great BBQ, Steaks and Live Music for the whole family. write your comments about the article :: © 2012 Jazz News :: home page |