Downtown Music Hall Presents: The Filthy Heathens

Fri Jun 19 2026 at 07:00 pm to 11:00 pm UTC-05:00

Downtown Music Hall | Fort Walton Beach

Downtown Music Hall
Publisher/HostDowntown Music Hall
Downtown Music Hall Presents: The Filthy Heathens
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w/ Special Guests Blackwater Cavalry
About this Event

Downtown Music Hall Presents:

The Filthy Heathens

w/ Special Guests Blackwater Cavalry

FRI. 06/19 I DOORS 6:00PM I SHOW 7PM I ALL AGES I TICKETS $15 ADV

The Filthy Heathens came together during the chaos of the pandemic, driven by a shared instinct to play loud, honest music with no safety net. What began with the chemistry between Bronson Hetzer, Ryan Palcic, and “Captain” Craig Bishop took shape fast when guitarists Cody Doench and Dawson Stepp joined the fold. Five members. No brakes. Blending Southern grit with alt-edge, classic country with hard rock, their sound defies easy classification. It’s rich, raw, and rooted in something deeper than genre. You can’t quite label it — and that’s the point. Inspired by legends like Skynyrd and Waylon, with a nod to modern acts like Blackberry Smoke and The Steel Woods, their songs are road-tested, unapologetic, and built to be felt. Known for high-octane live shows and a fast-growing fanbase, The Filthy Heathens have been hitting stages across the country with relentless momentum. One gig at a time, they’re building something real — and it’s catching on. Live, the band goes full throttle, pulling crowds straight into the moment. Their debut EP Etheridge dropped in May 2025, led by the singles “Tupelo Sun” and “Devils Like Me.” In February 2026, the band will release The Muscle Shoals Session, a raw, live-recorded EP captured at the legendary Muscle Shoals Sound Studio. No frills. No filters. Just who they are on stage. The fuse is lit. The momentum keeps building. The Filthy Heathens return to the studio in April 2026 — louder, tighter, and more dialed-in than ever.


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Downtown Music Hall, 212 Miracle Strip Parkway SE, Fort Walton Beach, United States

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USD 19.10

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