2026 Buddy Brown Blues Festival
2026 Buddy Brown Blues Festival
SATURDAY AUGUST 15TH
DELL'ARTE INTERNATIONAL, BLUE LAKE
11a, $20 General, $17 HFS Members, $5 Kids
No dogs allowed
BBQ by Sammy's BBQ & Catering
Adult beverages/sodas available for purchase
11a The Blue 2
12:15p Anna & the Situation
1:30p Buddy Reed and th' Rip it Ups
2:45p Big8
4:00p The Uptown Kings
5:15p The Mojovators
The Blue 2- The Blue 2 is a duo of experienced musicians who have come together to present a mix of classic rock and blues tunes. Frank Anderson, on harmonica and vocals, has played in the Humboldt county music scene for many decades. He is adept at many styles of harmonica ranging from Chicago Blues to upbeat classic rock fills. Michael Nordburg, on vocals and guitar, is a veteran professional musician with roots in the blues and rockabilly genres. His upbeat rhythms and classic vocals are instantly apparent and engaging.
The Uptown Kings- Dale was an integral part of Buddy Brown's band and carries that tradition forward. The Uptowns are Jump and Traditional Blues band. The soaring guitar and driving harmonica moves people to the dance floor and Dale's vocals grabs the auidence and transports them to another era.
Anna & the Situation- Anna is peaking! Get your helmets, cause she's gonna bang some heads with her rockin' blues power trio, Anna & The Situation.Their new album, "Welcome to the Situation," is due out this Summer, and features Anna's original rock and slash.
Hear her most recent album, "Eureka! I Found the Blues!" at
See Anna & The Situation every second and fourth Thursdays at The Speakeasy in Old Town Eureka.
Buddy Reed & The Rip It Ups-Over the decades, Buddy Reed has crafted a unique style, combining a raw and passionate vocal style, high energy staccato rhythm guitar, and searing leads. He sings and plays with a sweat drenched intensity rarely matched by his peers. A highlight of the show is his slide guitar showcase, inspired by Muddy Waters, Elmore James and J. B. Hutto. His repertoire reflects his love for early rock & roll, including the songs of Chuck Berry, Little Richard and The Coasters. His originals speak of the hard life of an uncompromising blues veteran.
Big8- Big8 is Paul DeMark, Justin Brown, Doug Marcum and Jeff Landen. All veteran players that have many years of local performances between them. This band brings an eclectic mix of blues, soul, country and swamp; all loosely focused through New Orleans. Classic covers and originals. Strong rhythms and grooves, solos and vocals.
The Mojovators- "The Mojovators play a tasty combination of Blues, Swing, and Funk with a little bit of good old Rock & Roll thrown in for seasoning. Although the Mojovators have only been a band for about 2 years, we all bring decades of experience across many genres to our common ground - The Blues.
The Eureka based Mojovators are: Clark Robertson - guitar & vocal, Jeff DeLong - harmonica & vocals, Roger Peters - drums & backup vocals, and Alan Kirk - bass.
We feature our own arrangements of classic and modern Blues and Swing tunes. The rock solid rhythm section and the interplay between guitar and harp give the Mojovators music a solid, danceable groove.
The Uptown Kings- Dale was an integral part of Buddy Brown's band and carries that tradition forward. The Uptowns are Jump and Traditional Blues band. The soaring guitar and driving harmonica moves people to the dance floor and Dale's vocals grabs the auidence and transports them to another era.
The Mojovators- "The Mojovators play a tasty combination of Blues, Swing, and Funk with a little bit of good old Rock & Roll thrown in for seasoning. Although the Mojovators have only been a band for about 2 years, we all bring decades of experience across many genres to our common ground - The Blues.
The Eureka based Mojovators are: Clark Robertson - guitar & vocal, Jeff DeLong - harmonica & vocals, Roger Peters - drums & backup vocals, and Alan Kirk - bass.
We feature our own arrangements of classic and modern Blues and Swing tunes. The rock solid rhythm section and the interplay between guitar and harp give the Mojovators music a solid, danceable groove.
Location
Dell'Arte International, 95525