Gary Sinise, Buddy Guy & Brewed Awakening Begins Filming

About this episode

Buddy Guy shares stories from his career and discusses an upcoming concert, while Michael Unger announces a new event featuring Gary Sinise.

Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Buddy Guy joins Sandy Maxx to share stories from his legendary career, his role in Sinners, and his upcoming concert July 26 at Milwaukee's Riverside Theater. Plus, Skylight Music Theatre Artistic Director Michael Unger announces a special world-premiere event featuring Gary Sinise and the music of his late son, Mac Sinise. Sandy also catches up with the creator and cast members of Brewed Awakening, a new Wisconsin-made TV pilot beginning production this month, and shares local arts, music, and cultural highlights from around Milwaukee.

People in this episode

Host: Sandy Maxx

Guest: Buddy Guy

Topics covered

• music
• interviews
• local arts
• cultural highlights
• TV pilot
• concert

Keywords

• Buddy Guy
• Gary Sinise
• Brewed Awakening
• Milwaukee
• concert
• Sinners
• Skylight Music Theatre

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Sinners

Places: Milwaukee, Riverside Theater

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