The Boxmasters resurface "Somewhere Down the Road"
The Boxmasters announced their upcoming tour dates, kicking off April 3 in Greenville, Texas and continuing through May 2 in Temecula, Cal.
"With such a unique and diverse sound, The Boxmasters are sure to impress once again with their newest album," said 101's Vice President of Operations Teresa Vinson. "We are thrilled to have them be a part of our 101 Ranch Record family and we looking forward to their continued success."
Formed in 2007, The Boxmasters consists of Billy Bob Thornton Teddy Andreadis, J.D. Andrew and Brad Davis. The band released three albums in 2008-2009: "The Boxmasters," "Christmas Cheer" and "Modbilly."
The Boxmasters joined 101 Ranch Records' growing roster, which includes esteemed country artist Mark Collie and critically acclaimed bluegrass trio Band of Ruhks.
Tour dates are:
April 3 Greenville, TX Texan Theatre
April 4 Beaumont, TX Jerry Nelson's
April 5 Houston, TX Firehouse Saloon
April 7-8 Franklin, TN Franklin Theatre
April 9 Montgomery, AL Montgomery PAC w/ZZ Top
April 10 Starkville, MS Miss. State w/ZZ Top
April 11 Bossier City, LA Margaritaville
April 12-13 Huntsville, AL Merrimack Hall
April 14-16 Memphis, TN Lafayettes
April 17 Watseka, IL Watseka Theatre
April 18 Springfield, IL Boondocks
April 20 St Charles, IL Arcada Theater
April 22 Edwardsville, IL Wildey Theater
April 23 Lincoln, NE Bourbon Theatre
April 24 Clear Lake, IA Surf Ballroom
April 25 Kansas City, KS Bacon, Blues, Rock Fest.
April 26 Tulsa, OK Cain's Ballroom
April 28 Boulder, CO Boulder Theater
April 30 San Francisco, CA Brick & Mortar
May 1 Napa, CA Uptown Theatre
May 2 Temecula, CA Monte de Oro Winery
More news for The Boxmasters
- 09/12/14: The Boxmasters sign with label, CD coming in '15
- 11/06/09: The Boxmasters do The Chipmunks
- 04/21/09: Boxmasters play Kimmel
- 02/26/09: The Boxmasters ready yet another CD
CD reviews for The Boxmasters
phase, some pertinent facts are in order, namely, a) he's done four solo albums to date, b) the Boxmasters, his band since 2007, are now on their fourth album, "Somewhere Down the Road," but with three double discs, it's actually seven, c) his bio on the Boxmasters website talks exclusively about his musical accomplishments, choosing to highlight his stint as a roadie in the late '70s over his Oscar-nominated role and Oscar-winning screenplay for his 1996 film Sling Blade ...
It would be easy to dismiss The Boxmasters as yet another well-established actor (Billy Bob Thornton) trying to meld his own popularity in that realm with the high profile world of contemporary country music. But one listen to last year's debut, self-titled release and then a second to "Modbilly" will convince anyone that this group isn't reaching for anything that comes easy.
The music that comes from Modbilly isn't like anything on today's country radio, and ...
When you think of Billy Bob Thornton and the holiday season, the actor/singer's sinfully funny "Bad Santa" movie comes immediately to mind. And while "Christmas "Cheer" - recorded with his roots-y The Boxmasters trio - is not nearly as naughty as that film, one imagines Thornton's "Bad Santa" character, Willie, would get a big kick out of it. That's because it's a redneck Christmas album, which is made abundantly clear when the band starts off ...
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