Buddy Reed The Rip It Ups Live At The Buddy Brown Blues Festival Weekend August 15th 1:30 Pm
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ARCATA, Calif. - Californer -- Buddy Reed & The Rip It Ups are bringing 60 years of raw, authentic blues to Blue Lake for a special day of music on August 15th, beginning with an afternoon appearance at the Buddy Brown Blues Festival.

The band takes the festival stage at 1:30 PM at Dell'Arte International, 131 H Street, Blue Lake, CA 95525, delivering the uncompromising blend of blues, roots, rhythm & blues and rock 'n' roll that has defined Buddy Reed's remarkable six-decade career.

For Reed, the blues has never been about following trends. It has always been about honesty, feel and connection — the sound of a guitar speaking directly to an audience. Backed by The Rip It Ups, he continues to carry that tradition forward with the energy and authenticity of a musician who has spent a lifetime playing the music he loves.

This year carries particular significance as Buddy celebrates an extraordinary 60 years of performing the blues — a milestone that makes his appearance at the Buddy Brown Blues Festival much more than another show. It is another chapter in a musical journey that has connected generations of blues listeners and musicians.

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But the music won't stop when the afternoon festival performance ends.

FESTIVAL AFTER PARTY — 6:00 PM TO 8:00 PM

Later that evening, Buddy Reed & The Rip It Ups will keep the celebration rolling with a special Festival After Party, performing from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Mad River Brewing, 195 Taylor Way, Blue Lake, CA 95525.

The after party offers fans another opportunity to experience the band in a relaxed and intimate setting — where the music can stretch out, the guitars can speak, and the spirit of the blues can carry on into the evening.

Two performances. One day. Six decades of blues.

From the Buddy Brown Blues Festival stage at Dell'Arte International to the evening celebration at Mad River Brewing, August 15th belongs to the blues — and Buddy Reed & The Rip It Ups are ready to make it count.

Come for the festival. Stay for the after party. Celebrate 60 years of raw & authentic blues with Buddy Reed & The Rip It Ups.

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