BUDSTOCK Music Fest- All Day Music August 26
RENOVO, PA – BUDSTOCK, the all day music festival ( 11:00 AM till 11:00 PM ) is fast approaching and president Gary Eberhard announced the additions of some new vendors. Justine will be exhibiting his extraordinary work, turning dull, (ho hum) vans into works of magic. The Angry Beaver, a hands on woodworking exhibition and more…. and everyone is excited about the Keystone Big Band ( formally the Keystone SOS organized in 1985 by Bud Hallberg and Paul Mills ) appearing at 5;00 PM for the 1st. time at a BUDSTOCK event.
The new T-shirts, baskets, gift certificates, food and music, music, music, all in one place, in one day. Please come and support this hometown event on Saturday, August 26, at the FFF lot in Renovo, Pa.
Bucktail High School Drumline 11:00 AM
Leading off BUDSTOCK MUSIC FESTIVAL again will be the Bucktail high school Drumline under the Direction of Mr. Brandon Kahley. music teacher at Bucktail High School.
Spring Hollow Blues Band 11:30 AM
The Spring Hollow Blues Band is a mixture of guys who have played together, in one group or another, for the last 15 years. They were well received at last year’s Budstock and have played many “gigs” from then to now.
Duane Eberhart – Sax and woodwinds was a member of “BUD and The Dynamics”, “Back to School Big Band”, “The Cliff Turner Band” and “Midnight Passage”.
Jerry Watson – Guitar and Vocals has played since the 1960’s. John has played with “Captain Jack and the Sea Cruisers” (a Bellefonte Band), “The Misfits” and “Midnight Passage”.
John Agostini – Lead and Rhythm guitar, has over 45 years experience, John also played Baritone Sax in the “Cliff Turner Band”, “Back To School Big Band” and many other horn bands.
Jeff Weaver – Bass and Vocals composes and arranges songs (some will be in their BUDSTOCK set list). Jeff performed at the 1st. BUDSTOCK music fest. with the group “Midnight Passage”. His musical journey began as a drummer in his 20’s and later switched to Bass guitar. Referred to by his fellow musicians as a “gear head” Jeff has also played in “Mad Dog”, “Marshal Blue”, “Midland”, “Backyard Brew” and “Blue Reality”.
Jerry Kisatsky – has played the drums in many bands over 27 plus years and is the force keeping Spring Hollow under control and “In the Groove”.
Phil Reeder 1:30PM
Phil has a very busy schedule and he still made the decision to perform at Budstock 2023. As a musician Phil is a Goliath in the local music scene. Perhaps some of you attended the Kettle Creek Music Festival and enjoyed Phil performing with the “Independent Rock Project.” If not, there is a good chance you have heard him at any number of the many venues in the area.
Phil performs in a minimum of ten different bands, duo’s, trio’s, etc. covering many genres and styles. Phil is a popular local musical talent & artist who has been a dynamic force on the music scene since the 1960s. Please join us as we welcome Phil Reeder to our Budstock 2023
Phil performed at our 1st BUDSTOCK in 2015 as a member of Bud’s Friends 2021as a solo artist 2022
Bud’s Friends
2:30 PM
Once again returning to the Budstock stage is a gathering of Bud‘s Friends, a unique ever-changing cohesive group of musicians performing exclusively for the Budstock Music Festival venue. This over the top collective group has performed each year beginning at the first BUDSTOCK music festival, as friends of the original “Bud & the Dynamics” group, of which Budstock was conceived.
Members of this years “BUD”S FRIENDS”: Dave Miller – keyboard and vocals; Bruce Wallace – Guitar and Vocal; Seth Werts -Guitar; Gregg Werts – Guitar; Tim Reeves – bass guitar; Jim Franklin – Drums; Duane Eberhart saxophones and Gary Eberhard trombone. In addition to this prestigious group of musicians is a returning vocalist who performed with Bud’s Friends last year, “Louis Rotegliano” and in addition a special guest who will be joining Bud’s Friends on guitar and vocals Phil Reeder
Keystone Big Band 5:00 PM
The Keystone Big Band was formed in 1985 by drummer Bud Hallberg and guitarist Paul Mills. Originally named the Keystone Society of Swing ( SOS ) is a group of serious musicians playing for the joy of recreating the sounds of the past and present. Their original idea was to form a group of musicians to recreate a similar band of the past “The Jive Five” in which a 14 year old Bud Hallberg was the driving force behind the popular group of local musicians. When the word went out that Bud and Flip were organizing a new band in the area many musicians from surrounding areas were interested in participating. Original members of the “SOS”’ were from all over central Pennsylvania. (Williamsport, Jersey Shore, Lock Haven, Renovo, Milesburg, State College, Julian, etc. ) The 1st “gig” of the newly formed Keystone SOS was in Oct. 1986 performing at Phyllis Hanobic’s fund raising event for the Flaming Foliage.
The Keystone Big Band is a not-for-profit organization, consisting of some of the finest musicians in the Central Pennsylvania Region who play for the pure joy of recreating the sounds of the big band era from the thirties and forties and also some great sounding charts from the modern era’s. Please Sit back and enjoy the Sounds as Budstock proudly presents for your listening and dancing pleasure, The Keystone Big Band.
“2 A.M.” (Mitch & Autumn Gavlock) 7:30 PM
Mitch, a small town self-taught guitar player/vocalist from the backwoods of Renovo PA, known to his community for his relaxed country style performances and his lively C.W. bar gigs at local establishments.
Autumn, a Lock Haven native locally known for her large background in Christian worship, community and composition choir, and musical theater with a love and heavy influence of country music. Who’s presence has been vastly noted at many local community events, benefits, concerts, services etc. The pair have been making music together since 2016.
This duet’s performance showcases the couple’s individuality as musicians and their unique styles. All the while, showcasing their “loves duet”, with undeniable chemistry, depth, and perfectly blended harmonies!!
Our genre varies (we love all music)– Classic and modern country,70’s and 80’s rock, 90’s pop, Christian worship & praise, with just a touch of musical theater thrown into the mix. “The songs we do are heavily influenced by love.”
Love inspires us! The love we have for our music, each other, our children, our families, our country, our town, and most importantly our Heavenly Father!
Unhinged 9:00 PM
Unhinged was the very last band to perform at the very 1st. BUDSTOCK under the full moon and the Tipple in 2015, and have been a feature band of Budstock for 6 years. The members of Unhinged are Robert Werts – guitar and vocals; Charlie Werts – guitar, keyboard and vocals; Kelly Whitty – Bass guitar and lead vocals; and Brandon Schenck – drums. Unhinged is a premier Rock band of the area. According to Robert Werts they have made changes within the group, added some new tunes, and are excited about bringing it to you. Please welcome Unhinged to the BUDSTOCK Stage.
Submitted by
Gary Eberhard
