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LEO “BUD” WELCH IN CONCERT
FRIDAY, JULY 14
Join us for the concert at 7 p.m. Friday, July 14, at the Performing Arts Center Studio Theatre.
The last of the Delta Blues guitarists, Leo “Bud” Welch was born in Mississippi in 1932, and picked up a guitar for the first time in 1945. By age 15, Leo was performing publicly and was even offered an audition by BB King, but couldn’t afford the trip to Memphis. By day he earned his living carrying a chainsaw up and down the hills and hollows of North Mississippi, logging for 35 years. Playing his guitar for friends and family for over 65 years, he remained under the radar, undetected by Blues afficionados. Then on April 19, 2013, he was secretly recorded performing at the 50th birthday of his now-manager, and the video went viral. Leo “Bud” Welch has now taken the musical world by storm, releasing his debut album in 2014, just two months before his 82nd birthday, and his sophomore album in 2015, just two days after his 83rd birthday.
Watch videos of Leo’s performance.
Concert goers will have a southern drink and dessert from Pure Bean included with their ticket. Gramma’s Delicacies food truck will be on hand with a creole dish crafted just for this special multi-day event. Cash bar at the venue. All to accompany an intimate performance with the 84-year-old Bluesman “Bud” and a chance to experience living history.
VIP EXPERIENCE
VIP tables seating six lucky guests each will get a seat on stage right next to Leo “Bud” Welch, a true juke joint experience reminescent of days when soul-searching rhythms reigned supreme in the south. VIPs will also get an exclusive meet-and-greet with the Blues legend himself before the concert, along with signed memorabilia to take home and treasure. Gramma’s Delicacies’ creole dish, a bucket of beer, and a special southern treat from Pure Bean are all included in the ticket. There will be only 6 VIP tables available, so don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime experience with the last of the Delta Blues Guitarists.