Most musicians are nocturnal. Not Buddy Guy. "I always get up early. I have always had an alarm clock in my life.'' That’s typical of Guy, who at 72 years old is still happy about singing the blues. Guy’s tour hits the Bank of America Pavilion in Boston on Sunday. He’ll be part of a bill that includes George Thorogood and the Delaware Destroyers, and The Hot Stove All Stars. The show is the summer incarnation of the Hot Stove Cool Music baseball-themed charity series. (Tickets $27.50 and $41, show starts at 6 p.m.) Guy’s latest album, "Skin Deep,'' is one of his strongest yet. It was produced by Boston musician Tom Hambridge, who has written more than 300 songs, including hits for Grammy-winners Ashley Cleveland and Delbert McClinton, among others. Norwell’s Susan Tedeschi and her husband, Derek Trucks, also sing and play on Guy’s new album. "Too Many Tears'' is a Guy-Tedeschi duet. Guy said he loves his new album, and said the songwriting collaboration with Hambridge was one of the most enjoyable parts. He said this is his first record with "100 percent new material,'' something that makes him proud. "Usually when I want to do a record, they’ll suggest someone with hit records as a producer, but they let me use Tom here,'' said Guy. "This is the first time in my 50 years recording career where I’ve had an album of all new songs, and I admit I was trying to prove ‘em all wrong. We got some great songs, Tommy brought in some great ...
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Most musicians are nocturnal. Not Buddy Guy. "I always get up early. I have always had an alarm clock in my life.'' That’s typical of Guy, who at 72 years old is still happy about singing the blues. Guy’s tour hits the Bank of America Pavilion in Boston on Sunday. He’ll be part of a bill that includes George Thorogood and the Delaware Destroyers, and The Hot Stove All Stars. The show is the summer incarnation of the Hot Stove Cool Music baseball-themed charity series. (Tickets $27.50 and $41, show starts at 6 p.m.) Guy’s latest album, "Skin Deep,'' is one of his strongest yet. It was produced by Boston musician Tom Hambridge, who has written more than 300 songs, including hits for Grammy-winners Ashley Cleveland and Delbert McClinton, among others. Norwell’s Susan Tedeschi and her husband, Derek Trucks, also sing and play on Guy’s new album. "Too Many Tears'' is a Guy-Tedeschi duet. Guy said he loves his new album, and said the songwriting collaboration with Hambridge was one of the most enjoyable parts. He said this is his first record with "100 percent new material,'' something that makes him proud. "Usually when I want to do a record, they’ll suggest someone with hit records as a producer, but they let me use Tom here,'' said Guy. "This is the first time in my 50 years recording career where I’ve had an album of all new songs, and I admit I was trying to prove ‘em all wrong. We got some great songs, Tommy brought in some great ...