Rural Rock & Roll 20th Anniversary Screening and 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.

To purchase tickets click this link to Brown Paper Tickets where you can learn more about the event as well as purchase tickets for this rockin' doc!

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Looking for More Rock & Roll Jams?

Here's 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.

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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+.

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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.

No large purses, bags, or backpacks.