Rural Rock & Roll 20th Anniversary Screening & Concert

Celebrate two decades of local music history! We are thrilled to present the 20th-anniversary screening of the 2006 documentary "Rural Rock & Roll," a film that captured the heart and sound of Humboldt County's vibrant garage rock community.

This Saturday night is the **centerpiece** of a four-day festival honoring this musical legacy. Your ticket includes the full evening: a special film screening, a conversation with the filmmaker, and a live concert.

Full Event Schedule for Saturday, January 17:

6:00 PM: Doors Open & "Red Carpet" Arrivals

7:00 PM: Screening of "Rural Rock & Roll"

Post-Screening: Q&A Session with filmmaker Jensen Rufe

9:00 PM: Live Concert featuring The Hitch (@thehitchrocks) and Smashed Glass

Featured Bands in the Film Include:

Buffy Swayze, Candy Muscle, Dragged by Horses, Eureka Garbage Co., J.P.G., Lowlights, Que la Chinga, Trash & Roll, The Blue Dot, The Great Salvation, The Hitch, The Ian Fays, The Monster Women, The Ravens, and The Smashed Glass.

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The Full Rural Rock & Roll Festival Weekend:

Don't miss a single night of this celebration! Proceeds support local venues.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 15 - Festival Kickoff

Event: "Zombies of Eureka" Screening & Documentary

Details: See the zombie-themed music videos made for local bands 15-20 years ago, plus a "making of" documentary. Many bands featured were also in "Rural Rock & Roll."

Venue & Time: Eureka Theater, 612 F St. Doors at 7 PM, movie at 7:30 PM.

Ticket Info: $5 at the door. All ages.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 16 - Opening Night Party

Event: Concert: Clean Girl & the Dirty Dishes + the return of Buffy Swayze. MC'd by JPG.

Venue & Time: Savage Henry Comedy Club, 415 5th St, Eureka. 8 PM.

Ticket Info: $10. All ages.

Advance Tickets

Special Note: This show honors John McManus, former Buffy Swayze member and founder of Waterfront Recovery Center.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 17 - MAIN EVENT (THIS LISTING)

Event: 20th Anniversary Film Screening + Concert with The Hitch & Smashed Glass.

Venue & Time: The Eureka Theater, 612 F St. Doors at 6 PM, screening at 7 PM.

Ticket Info: $10. All ages.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 18 - Closing Night Party

Event: Jensen Rufe short films + unreleased bonus footage, followed by The Ian Fays & Lowlights live.

Venue & Time: Richards' Goat, 401 I St, Arcata. Screening at 6 PM sharp, bands at 7 PM sharp.

Ticket Info: $10. 21+.

Advance Tickets

Extras: Followed by the venue's usual free Sunday night karaoke!

Ticket Details for This Event:

Price: $10 (All Ages)

Proceeds benefit The Eureka Theater.

Advanced tickets are highly recommended.

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