For many bands, and especially those who’ve been together for several years, recognizing maturation, progress, or palpable evolution is a daunting task. Is it continued creative accomplishment that signals progression? Or perhaps it’s profitable commercial endeavors? The answer is often quite unclear.

Countless gigs after first forming as a band, River Whyless—the North Carolina-bred folk-rock outfit—has discovered their evolution is a subtler albeit monumentally important one. Deep in the throes of writing and recording their bold 2018 album Kindness, A Rebel, the four musicians reached a necessary and collective understanding. Namely: this band is their lifeblood, their family, and their love.

With unspoken acceptance, the members of River Whyless (each a songwriter in their own right) collectively put aside their respective egos, coalesced around each other’s creative vision, and fully embraced the beauty of their enduring partnership.

For all Millennium Stage performances, a limited number of advance reservations are available on a first come, first served basis. Advance reservations do not guarantee a seat, and patrons are encouraged to arrive early.

Online advance reservations for a given performance date will open on a rolling basis, opening every Wednesday two weeks out from the date.

For live Millennium Stage performances free tickets will also be available at the Hall of States Box Office on the day of the performance, beginning at 4:30 p.m.

Seating is first come, first served. Standing room is available behind the seated area as space allows.