# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters - 2026 Morro Rock Tour
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 28 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: In conjunction with the release of their newest album on June 12th, The Boxmasters will follow by kicking off a tour of the United States in June. This marks their 21st release as the ever-prolific J.D. Andrew and Bud Thornton showcase their love as always for the sounds of the sixties and the inspiration of their heroes on an album of called ‘In The Bay.’

Says Bud in regard to the album. “’In The Bay’ is our 21st release for The Boxmasters. Songs were all inspired by and either written or partially written in the small beach town of Morro Bay, California. It’s a slight departure from our Abbey Road influenced album ‘Pepper Tree Hill,’ but is still in the same wheelhouse. ‘In The Bay’ has a strong Brian Wilson influence in the way the instrumentation is used. It is our humble attempt at making our ‘Pet Sounds’. We’re certainly not The Beatles or The Beach Boys, no one will ever be, but those heroes continue to inspire us.”

“When we started this album, we had the general idea that we were going to make one of our more Sixties pop influenced albums. The songs came very easy and are based on Bud’s time spent on the central coast of California when he was spending time with his daughter at college. But what we didn’t realize until we spent time listening to the rough mixes on the bus during last years tour was that we were paying more homage to our heroes The Beach Boys than we had ever done. We didn’t intend to make a Beach Boys style record, but when their influence runs so deep through us it just happens” Says J.D.

Joining Bud and J.D. on piano on a couple of songs is Teddy Andreadis who has been a longtime collaborator and band member since Bud’s first major label release “Private Radio.” Notably, Teddy plays the “wind-up” piano on the song “The Swift” which was a production technique popularized by The Beatles’ producer George Martin. It involves recording a part on the tape machine at half speed and then playing it back at full speed to give it a “Chipmunky” effect.

Formed in 2006, The Boxmasters have recorded an impressive and diverse catalogue of music that touches on their love of a wide array of influences, but most importantly, the rock and roll of the 1960’s. Listening to The Boxmasters, one can hear obvious odes to the Beatles, Byrds and Beach Boys, but also important to The Boxmasters are The Mothers of Invention, The Allman Brothers, Kris Kristofferson, John Prine and Big Star.

As a touring band, The Boxmasters have cultivated a rabid cult fanbase across the United States, Canada and now Europe and the United Kingdom. In 2025, The Boxmasters opened for one of the top 3 bands in history, The Who, on their “The Song Ends Tour” in Sunrise, FL and Newark, NJ. In Sunrise, manager Bill Curbishly told Bud that only 3 bands had received a standing ovation as the opening act in The Who history. The Boxmasters were the third.

On April 25, 2026 The Boxmasters will make their Stagecoach Festival debut playing along with a huge lineup of Rock and Country artists.

Opening for the likes of The Who, ZZ Top, Steve Miller, & George Thorogood, The Boxmasters have proven to win over large audiences. As a headliner, frequent stops in Kansas City at “Knuckleheads”, Los Angeles at “The Troubadour” and in Sellersville, PA at the “Sellersville Theater” have shown dedicated yet still growing audiences. Two appearances at Levon Helm’s “Midnight Ramble” in Woodstock, New York were highlight performances for the band, as well as the “Ramble at The Ryman” that Levon hosted in 2008. Other highlights include The Boxmasters performing on “The Grand Ole Opry” in 2015, and in 2023 The Boxmasters fulfilled a life-long dream of playing The Cavern Club in Liverpool.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rocky-mount/billy-bob-thornton-and-the-boxmasters-2026-morro-rock-tour/200029898196436
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, music, performances, festivals, art, theatre
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 38

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Rocky Mount
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 450 Franklin St, Rocky Mount, VA, United States, Virginia 24151
- **lat**: 36.99654
- **long**: -79.89199
- **full address**: 450 Franklin St, Rocky Mount, VA, United States, Virginia 24151

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters - 2026 Morro Rock Tour being held?
  - **A:** Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters - 2026 Morro Rock Tour takes place on Tue, 28 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 pm to Tue, 28 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 pm at 450 Franklin St, Rocky Mount, VA, United States, Virginia 24151.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters - 2026 Morro Rock Tour?
  - **A:** Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters - 2026 Morro Rock Tour is organized by Harvester Performance Center.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters - 2026 Morro Rock Tour is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Rocky Mount, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters - 2026 Morro Rock Tour sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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