Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters with Special Guest Mark Collie

Billy Bob (Bud) Thornton & The Boxmasters make their debut on the Alabama Theatre stage on Sunday, July 26th at 7pm ET., as part of the current tour in support of their 21st studio album, "In the Bay", which was released on June 12th. Founded by award-winning actor Thornton ("Landman", "Sling Blade", etc.) and GRAMMY winning recording engineer J.D. Andrew in 2006, The Boxmasters have recorded an impressive and diverse catalogue of music that touches on their love of a wide array of influences, most importantly the rock and roll of the 1960s. 

The band's 2026 "Morro Rock Tour" began in June and is scheduled to run through August, with performances across the U.S. Andrew and Thornton showcase their love for the sounds of the sixties in this newest album, "In The Bay" which was inspired by time spent in Morro Bay, CA and features a blend of 1960s rock influences with a strong nod to the The Beach Boys' signature sound.

Listening to The Boxmasters, one can hear these 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 three bands in history, The Who, on their “The Song Ends Tour” in Sunrise, FL and Newark, NJ. In Sunrise, manager Bill Curbishly revealed that only three bands had received a standing ovation as the opening act in The Who history. The Boxmasters were the third. 

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Landman co-stars will join together for the first time on the Alabama Theatre stage when Mark Collie makes his debut in Myrtle Beach during the Sunday, July 26th concert. Collie is a multi-talented entertainer whose career spans decades as a hit-making country music artist, a versatile actor and a dedicated humanitarian. Known for his raw, rockabilly influenced sound and compelling screen presence, he has been a fixture in the Nashville music scene since the early 90s. His songwriting prowess has supported industry legends such as Garth Brooks, Tim McGraw and George Jones. He recently joined forces with longtime friend Thornton to form the duo "The Backbeat Troubadours". In addition to his starring role on Taylor Sheridan's Paramount+ series, his musical influence is woven deeply into "Landman's" musical soundtrack, having co-written a powerhouse lineup of tracks for artists including Billy Gibbons, Dwight Yoakam, Ronnie Dunn, Flatland Cavalry, Lee Ann Womack, Dalton Davis, Carter Faith and William Beckmann, further solidifying his role as an actor on the series as well as a creative architect in the show's musical landscape.

Don't miss the chance to see your favorites from the small screen and the big stage live and in person, up close and very personal! Billy Bob (Bud) Thornton & The Boxmasters, with special guest Mark Collie. Sunday, July 26, 2026, at 7pm, Alabama Theatre, North Myrtle Beach. Tickets: $45.95, $55.95, $65.95. Questions? Call our Box Office 843 272 1111; M-Sa, 9am-8pm (Su, 10am-6pm).