Jacob Reed of Ladysmith recently had a chance to meet Ringo Starr backstage following Starr’s show July 15 at Hard Rock Casino Vancouver. Here, Reed and his mother Lorraine pose with the former Beatle. There’s more excitement coming up for Reed, as he and his band Peace Love & Joy will be performing at the 15th annual Special Woodstock Music Festival Sunday, Aug. 17 at Providence Farm in Duncan. The non-profit registered festival takes place from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information about Special Woodstock, visit www.specialwoodstock.ca.