November 15th: Reverend Billy C. Wirtz

A man with red hair in a black suit and red shirt stands next to a wall with graffiti that reads truth be told im a sinner. He holds a cigar and looks at the camera with a skeptical expression.

Date(s): SATURDAY, NOV 15th 2025
Type of Show: Live Music & Comedy
Showtime(s): 7:30 pm
Tickets: $35 in advance / $40 day of show

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Triangle music fans know him as a “The Rev” – Master of the 88 Key Disaster. An ArtsCenter favorite for many years, The Rev is back with us Saturday November 15th

Six pairs of shoes, including sneakers, colorful and animal-print loafers, and cowboy boots, are lined up on top of an electronic keyboard.

Years ago, Rev. Billy aspired to be a cult figure in the entertainment world. He always dug cats like Bro. Dave Gardner and Lord Buckley. He wanted to combine old school Boogie Woogie piano with highbrow/lowbrow hijinks and bring good music and good times to the club scene.

Since his first solo club gig in August of 1979, The Rev has traveled the world Rockin’ the Ivories and leaving them rolling in the aisles.

He recently recorded his tenth national release featuring the legendary Nighthawks, and began touring again. Over the years Rev Billy has opened for diverse acts including Bob Dylan, ZZ Top, The Beach Boys, Boz Scaggs, Bob Weir, Dr. John, Taj Mahal, Emmy Lou Harris, NRBQ, and countless others.

He’s a genius on keys and in live performance. Don’t miss this special show!

A man with long, light hair wearing a dark pinstripe suit and patterned tie stands with eyes closed and head tilted back, illuminated by a bright light behind him against a dark background.