BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) — Matt Mullins & The Bringdowns will celebrate 10 years as a band with a one-night-only theatre-style concert and cinematic EP premiere on Friday, March 6 at the historic Raleigh Playhouse & Theatre in Beckley, West Virginia.
This will not be a traditional album release party.
Instead, the evening blends a full live concert with a big-screen film premiere experience, creating an immersive celebration of the band’s first decade.
And it’s All Ages and Free to the public!! Doors at 6:30 and show from 7-9
Event Format
Set One – Live Bringdowns
The night opens with a full live set featuring the songs that have defined the band’s 10-year journey.
The Big Screen Premiere
The lights go down as the band premieres all four cinematic music videos from their new EP:
Raleigh County Royalty: The Covers
Hosted by Matt Mullins, each film will be introduced alongside the director who brought it to life, offering insight into the stories behind the songs and the West Virginia legends who inspired them.
These are not traditional music videos — they are visual tributes crafted by some of West Virginia’s most talented filmmakers and designed to be experienced on the big screen.
Set Two – The Celebration Continues
Following the film premiere, the band returns to the stage to close the evening with a celebratory final set.
About the EP
Raleigh County Royalty: The Covers is a four-song tribute honoring the rich musical legacy of southern West Virginia.
The EP features songs made famous by four Raleigh County icons — each inducted into both their respective genre’s Hall of Fame and the West Virginia Music Hall of Fame.
From Everett Lilly’s bluegrass standard “Long Journey Home,” to Calvin Simon’s funk classic “Flashlight” with Parliament-Funkadelic, to Little Jimmy Dickens’ joyful country hit “May the Bird of Paradise Fly Up Your Nose,” and Bill Withers’ timeless “Grandma’s Hands,” this EP is a reminder that some of the most influential music in the world started right here.
Spanning bluegrass, funk, country, and soul, the collection highlights the shared musical roots of the region.
Different sounds. Same soil.
This special 10th Anniversary event is proudly sponsored by El Mariachi.
Again, this show is Free! and open to all ages.
Tell two friends.
Have them tell two friends.
And let’s pack the theatre.
This is more than a show.
It’s a celebration of 10 years — and the place that shaped the music.
