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Nappy Roots w/ The Mad Anthonys
Family Is Forever and Bright Box Theater are proud to present:
NAPPY ROOTS with special guest THE MAD ANTHONYS
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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7
Doors: 8pm | Show: 9pm
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Seating for this show will be limited. Bright Box is general admission, first come first served. If you would like to ensure a seat be sure to arrive early. Doors open at 8pm.
NAPPY ROOTS
Country and proud of it, Nappy Roots formed in 1995 around a sextet of students attending Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green. Four members of the group were Kentucky natives (Skinny DeVille, B. Stille, Ron Clutch, and Big V), bolstered by an Oakland transplant (R. Prophet) and a Milledgeville, Georgia native (Fish Scales). Nappy Roots began making music together at a local record shop-cum-studio named ET's Music, and released their full-length debut, Country Fried Cess, in 1998. Drawn to the group's distinctive twist on Southern bounce, the major labels began flocking, and they eventually signed to Atlantic. Their label debut, Watermelon, Chicken and Gritz, was released in 2002, and the follow-up, Wooden Leather, arrived one year later. After several delays, the group released its anticipated album The Humdinger in August 2008; it was the first not to feature R. Prophet, who had left the group to pursue a solo career. Their second album as a quintet, The Pursuit of Nappyness, was issued two years later.
THE MAD ANTHONYS
The Mad Anthonys are a jam trio from the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia and madness best describes their first year on the scene. With sixty plus shows on the East Coast, and sharing the stage with great touring acts like The Mike Dillon Band, Rumpke Mountain Boys, The Mantras, Big Something, Former Champions, Peoples Blues Band of Richmond, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, and Freeway Revival, it has been diversity that has put them in so many amazing situations.
At the heart of The Mads is the rhythm section. Adam Austin (Phunk) has a background in many styles including being an accomplished award-winning brass instrumentalist at a young age, before picking up his newest weapon of choice, bass. He brings the high dive to the deep end everytime. In the deep with Adam is Luke Williams (Willie Dontstop) on percussion. Luke, a local veteran of the heavy driven metal, thrash, punk scene in Virginia, is hard hitting and full of energy. Crushing double bass that rumbles bones that breaks into a filthy dirty funk that provides the vibe that brings the party. Last but not least, is The Mads Vocalist/Guitar player Christian Critzer (X-tian). A solo acoustic singer/songwriter pre The Mad Anthonys, he spent the last few years crafting lyrics with the help of a close friend and honing in his guitar ability.
Original songs seeped in deep lyrics and catchy hooks with cutting edge cover tunes mashed in and a commitment of never playing the same set list twice make The Mad shows a sheer spectacle, complete with a psychedelic light show and live artists painting to the music. The Mads are known for more than a show, its a party!
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LocationBright Box Theater (View)
15 N Loudoun St, Suite 100
Winchester, VA 22601
United States
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