Dogwood Tales / Dead Billionaires / Tucker Riggleman & The Cheap Dates

DOORS, BAR, & KITCHEN OPEN at 7PM

SHOW at 8PM

GENERAL ADMISSION: $15 + admission tax & processing fee

DAY OF SHOW: $20+ admission tax

Advance ticket sales end at 11:59PM on February 19th, 2024. If tickets are not sold out by this time they will be available for purchase when the doors open.

ALL TICKET SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS. NO EXCHANGES unless the show is cancelled or postponed.

GENERAL ADMISSION

This is an all-standing show. Limited bar stool seating is available on a first come, first served basis. Be sure to wear your party pants and come ready to dance!

ALL AGES

FOOD & BEVERAGE available for purchase

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Dogwood Tales is an emotional alt-country band from Harrisonburg, VA influenced by the sights and sounds of the Shenandoah Valley. They spent the winter of 2024 renovating an old garage to create a home studio space where they recorded a new record, set to release in 2025.

​Currently they are releasing the demos and oddities that led to their new album in the form of a new EP set to release in the fall.

Dead Billionaires are a ramshackle band bent on scratching a primal itch -- empowering audiences through effervescent, driving rock n roll.
Formerly known as Little River Creek Police, Dead Billionaires started as the songwriting project of frontman Warren Campbell in 2016 in Richmond Virginia. Operating as a small collective with a fluid lineup, the band wields music as a tool for grappling with the problems of our modern society, while having a hell of a lot of fun doing it.
Their debut LP "Disaster Preparedness Coloring Book" --named after a 1990s government-issued instructional book for children-- serves a guidebook for all those navigating the disenfranchising fog of our capitalist society.

West Virginia songwriter Tucker Riggleman was already living in isolation when the pandemic hit in 2020. Having moved back to the Mountain State seeking a fresh start, Riggleman was off the grid in the Monongahela National Forest, ready to embrace some tough inner-work. His band released their debut full-length Alive and Dying Fast in a world with no shows. For a time, it seemed like The Cheap Dates might never play live again. Once things slowly began to open up, they were floored by the response to the album – the initial vinyl pressing sold out after only a handful of live performances.

By the time the debut LP was released, Riggleman had almost finished writing the follow-up record. This was the first batch of songs he had written completely sober. The result finds him channeling his surroundings, influences and frustrations into the most cohesive album of his career. Equal parts the band’s signature goth-tinged twang rock and the summoning of Jason Molina’s ghost, Restless Spirit is a love letter to the healing woods and water of West Virginia. It is proof that we can change ourselves, despite the odds. It is a warning sign and a road map for stepping fully into the darkness to find the light. Above all else, it is a testament to hope. Hope that if we let go and break our self-destructive cycles, no matter what they might be, we can all get to a better place.

With decades of tread on the collective tires, The Cheap Dates have rightfully earned their reputation as a captivating, high-energy live act. Hoping to capture some of that magic, they once again turned to Grammy-nominated producer Duane Lundy to steer the ship. The results build on their debut in every way, with drums, bass and rhythm guitars all tracked live with minimal overdubbing. Tastefully restrained at times and dutifully unhinged at others, Riggleman’s voice is front and center as he recites lyrics that expose his roots as an accomplished poet. The percussive work of M Tivis Clark is nuanced and hypnotic, and proves why his drumming talents are sought after in the region. Bassist Mason Fanning plays more instruments on the record than anyone, lending his melodic skills to bass, rhodes, baritone guitar, and vocal harmonies. Riggleman’s signature guitar sound is present as ever, but he was not afraid to experiment with broader tones this time around. Lee Carroll, former bandleader for country legends The Judds, lent his talents on organ, with Lundy himself once again earning his performer credit with tasteful synth work that evokes Seventeen Seconds-era The Cure. Sugarbelli frontman Jason Brown also returns to offer his Kentucky yelp to several tracks. Justin Perkins, known for his excellent mastering work on The Replacements re-issue catalog, once again added the finishing touches. To round out the returning cast of talented collaborators, Jordan Hudkins of famed party-rockers Rozwell Kid handled artwork, this time conjuring a striking cardinal, the state bird of West Virginia, complete with a “broken horn” and “stars in its eyes”, both lyrical nods to the record.

Tucker Riggleman is a founding member of country-rock outfit Pr*son Book Club (featuring John R. Miller, Adam Meisterhans and William Matheny), garage rockers The Demon Beat, indie group Bishops, and heavy punk thrashers RHIN.

Tucker has shared the stage with Tommy Stinson (The Replacements), Mike Watt (Minutemen), Ty Segall, Tyler Childers, Sarah Shook, Lost Dog Street Band, Kristin Hersh (Throwing Muses), and many other notable acts over the years.

Is there lodging nearby?

There are lots of great and affordable lodging options — from hotels and motels to camp grounds and bed & breakfast spots — just minutes away from Bright Box. Right around the block is the elegant George Washington Hotel, and Courtyard Marriott is quick drive and within a stones throw to the beautiful (and highly recommended) Shenandoah Valley Museum. Check out these websites to explore your options and discover all the wonderful opportunities in Winchester:

• http://www.visitwinchesterva.com/lodging/hotels-and-motels

• http://oldtownwinchesterva.com

Where do I park?

Bright Box is located at 15 N. Loudoun St. on the beautiful pedestrian mall in Old Town Winchester. The nearest parking is the Braddock Auto Park at 30 N Braddock St. This is about a block away from the venue. The parking garage does have several handicap parking spaces available.

Once you've parked in the garage you'll exit toward the pedestrian mall. Once you hit N. Loudoun you'll make a right and Bright Box will be on your right a few storefronts up, directly across from the Old Court House Civil War Museum

More information about the garage can be found here: https://www.winchesterva.gov/parking/garage-information

Is Bright Box handicap accessible?

Absolutely. The venue is handicap accessible and ADA compliant. The infrastructure in Old Town Winchester is friendly toward those with physical challenges or in wheelchairs. Park in one of the close-by parking garages and come to the main door at 15 N. Loudoun St. (the walking mall). We ask that you arrive when doors open, and we will be happy to escort you to a place best suited to your needs in the theater or to take you to the elevator to access the upstairs Out of the Box room.

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