The Buds at El Rio
The Verdict
"approved"
What you need to know
The Buds return to El Rio’s garden-rock back patio for an evening of live music. Expect classic covers you know and originals worth learning, delivered with multi-part vocal harmonies that’ll stick with you for days. The band grooves on driving acoustic guitars, solid keyboard and bass, with tasty touches of harmonica and pennywhistle. El Rio’s back patio is a perfect fit for their organic and engaging style. Free entry. All good people welcome.
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