Astoria, OR — October 2024 — Following a string of packed-out showings and critical acclaim in Portland and beyond, the outrageous and unapologetically bold outlaw country musical Whiskey Dixie & The Big Wet Country is coming to Astoria! With its Award Winning Soundtrack, sharp political satire, and strong feminist themes, this timely musical promises to captivate Astoria audiences looking for something refreshingly different.
Set in a small-town dive bar, the film follows Whiskey Williams, a messy, mid-30s honky-tonk diva navigating her rise to viral infamy. Written by Singer/Songwriter/Comedian, Amanda Richards, Whiskey Dixie is a blend of satire, sexual liberation, and musical fun that offers a witty yet biting commentary on contemporary issues.
From its electric beginnings as a stage play, to its evolution into a feature film, and now embarking on the beginning of the road tour, Whiskey Dixie & The Big Wet Country has left sold out houses of audiences with sore faces from laughter. With key themes such as empowerment, reproductive rights, and the influence of pop culture, the musical has a heart and a backbone that makes it so much more than just singing, dancing, and telling jokes. Amanda has created something that is truly timely, relevant, and important.
Astoria Screening Event Details:
• Date: Saturday, November 9th
• Time: 8:00pm
• Venue: The Painted Lady Saloon & Cabaret, 1180 Commercial St., Astoria, Or.
• Tickets: www.WhiskeyDixieMovie.com
Written, directed by, and starring Amanda Richards, Whiskey Dixie & The Big Wet Country is a provocative commentary on contemporary American culture. Mixing raunchy humor with outlaw country flair, the film explores topics like gaslighting, and reproductive rights, and finding fulfillment outside of societal norms—all wrapped up in a feminist, comedic package. Characters like Whiskey, a midlife honky-tonk diva, and her bartender/voice of reason Trish, offer a glimpse into lives filled with chaos, humor, and empowerment.
The film has garnered attention from major outlets, including KGW-TV, Willamette Week, and Oregon Music News, with KOIN-TV calling it a “Portland Classic.”
Quotes from the Media:
• “Whiskey Dixie will be a Portland Classic” — KOIN-TV (CBS Affiliate)
• “A uniquely sex-positive comedy with a razor-sharp femenist edge… it kicks ass” — MovieCuriosities.uk
• “Funny, Radical, and Powerful” — Willamette Week
Audiences are thirsty for something raw, real, and original. Whiskey Dixie & The Big Wet Country embraces the raunchy and ridiculous but doesn’t shy away from touching on the deeper societal issues we’re grappling with. It’s about reclaiming our narrative, having fun with it, and inviting people to laugh until they think.
More Information:
For more on Whiskey Dixie & The Big Wet Country, including trailers, Social Media links, and interviews, please visit:
www.WhiskeyDixieMovie.com
