Fans on r/riotfest were buzzing after a poster and a short thread kicked off speculation that Chicago blues royalty might make a surprise appearance at Riot Fest. The original post — simply titled “Buddy guy” — sparked comments imagining the shock and delight of seeing a legendary blues cameo at a punk-forward festival.
Why it caught on: Buddy Guy is a Chicago blues icon and, as commenters pointed out, he’s still doing shows on what some called a “never-ending retirement tour.” That made the idea of a one-off Riot Fest appearance feel unlikely but not impossible. Fans suggested likely scenarios that could make it happen — a sit-in with Gary Clark Jr. or Marcus King’s band, or an unexpected cameo during another act’s set.
Top reactions from the thread:
– One user noted Riot’s history of oddball bookings and called a Buddy Guy moment “incredibly cool.”
– Another pointed out that surprises like Randy Newman or other unexpected collabs have precedent on festival bills.
– And of course the thread included the kind of offbeat humor Reddit does best — everything from blues devotees hoping for a set to a jokey comment about “vampires.”
What we know: there’s been no confirmation from Riot Fest or any representatives suggesting Buddy Guy is on the bill. For now it’s fan wishful thinking and a fun conversation starter — exactly the kind of hypothetical that keeps festival message boards lively.
If you’re into surprises, keep an eye on Riot Fest announcements and set- and guest-updates as the festival approaches. If a blues legend does show up, it’ll be one of those festival moments people talk about for years.
Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/RiotFest/comments/1r22tbj/buddy_guy/