Willie Watson

15 N. Loudoun St. ,Winchester VA 22601

24 April, 2022

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Willie Watson ALL AGES Willie Watson Founding member of the Old Crow Medicine, Willie Watson makes modern folk music rooted in older traditions SUNDAY, APRIL 24DOORS, BAR, & KITCHEN OPEN at 6PM SHOW at 7PM TICKETSGENERAL ADMISSION: $20 + admission tax & processing fee DOOR: $25 + admission tax Advance ticket sales end at 5PM the day of the show. 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 postponed or cancelled. IMPORTANT INFOGENERAL ADMISSION This is an all-standing show. Limited bar stool seating is available on a first come, first served basis. ALL AGES FOOD & BEVERAGE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE ________________________________________________________ WILLIE WATSON FACEBOOK | WEBSITE For over two decades, Willie Watson has made modern folk music rooted in older traditions. He's a folksinger in the classic sense: a singer, storyteller, and traveler, with a catalog of songs that bridge the gap between the past and present. From his early days as a founding member of the Old Crow Medicine Show to his current work as a solo artist, he is a celebrated musician with a rich vocal range, a top interpreter of the folk canon and a highly skilled multi-instrumentalist. On the road as an active touring musician, Watson often plays alone with his soaring vocals accompanied by his guitar, banjo and harmonica, but most recently has been traveling with his new string band, featuring fellow Old Crow alum Ben Gould on upright bass, Sam Schmidt on guitar and mandolin, and Rosie Newton on fiddle. Playing in Old Crow Medicine Show, Watson learned how to be part of a string band, but as a solo artist, he's perfected everything from gospel to blues to Appalachian folk to Irish traditional music. With his two solo albums, Folksinger Vol. 1, and Folksinger Vol. 2, both produced by David Rawlings at Acony Records in Nashville, Watson has never sounded more commanding, more confident or more connected to the music that inspires him. His albums carry on the spirit of a time nearly forgotten. They tap into the rich core of roots music and further the legacy of American folk. And perhaps most importantly, they show the full range of Willie Watson's artistry, matching his instrumental and vocal chops with a strong appreciation for the songs that have shaped a genre. "I try to take songs I can relate to and that I can sing with urgency, that I can feel," he says, humbly. "I'm just happy if people dig it." These days, Watson juggles his time as a touring musician with his other two passions, his own clothing company, the Willie Watson Manufacturing Co., and his newest side job -- acting. He had a featured role in the Coen Brothers movie The Ballad of Buster Scruggs, where he sang the Oscar nominated song "When A Cowboy Trades His Spurs for Wings," and is currently in the Old West drama Redeeming Love. ________________________________________________________COVID UPDATESWe have taken enhanced health and safety measures to protect our venue guests. However, there is an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 in any public place where people are present. By entering the venue, you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19, and Bright Box disclaims any and all liability related thereto. Your attendance/participation in any in-person event at Bright Box serves as an agreement to abide by current CDC guidelines that are in place. Any guest who is feeling sick or experiencing cold or flu-like symptoms (including fever, cough and shortness of breath) agrees to abstain from entering the venue. ________________________________________________________ FAQs: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 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 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. Willie Watson Located in beautiful downtown Winchester, Bright Box is a a dynamic performance and events venue for live music, comedy, private parties, corporate events, fundraisers, and more!