Forecastle Festival Releases Daily Schedule and Official App Download
The countdown is on to the fifteenth year of Music, Art and Activism. The Forecastle Festival, led by LCD Soundsystem, Weezer, Odesza, Sturgill Simpson and Cage the Elephant, has released its daily schedule, available now at ForecastleFest.com. (more…)
Part Fire Department, Part Museum. You’ve Got To See The Fire Department in Paris, KY.
Paris, KY is a small town with a huge heart. Its location is nearly perfect if you want to take in the beauty of Central Kentucky. You can be in Lexington, Georgetown, Winchester, Mt. Sterling or Cynthiana within 20 minutes. Bourbon County is home to some the most beautiful scenery you will ever experience. Main Street has been revived and is a vibrant example of small-town America. The courthouse is one of the most majestic in our Commonwealth. There is a beautiful covered bridge, a family-oriented drive-in theater and horse farms galore. Look no further than this year’s Kentucky Derby for proof, as five horses had ties to Bourbon County.
The Smoke Rolls, While the Bourbon and Cash Flow
The 143rd running of the Kentucky Derby was only my second experience at a horse race, preceded only by the Kentucky Oaks the day before. Nothing anyone could have told me would have prepared me for what was about to come when I woke up way too early to get into “Derby attire.” It was finally race day and it was time to make the drive up to Louisville for the most exciting two minutes in sports. (more…)
Richie Kotzen at The Appalshop Theater in Whitesburg, KY
Richie Kotzen has had a fantastic career thus far and the best part, he has done it his way. From jazz fusion, to instrumentals, to ballads, to playing in Poison then Mr. Big, to forming the supergroup The Winery Dogs, Mr. Kotzen has earned the right to play anything he wants. That’s exactly why it was so cool to see (more…)
This Museum In Kentucky Is A Must See!
Renfro Valley, Kentucky – Southeastern Kentucky has a rich musical history. The 144 mile stretch of Route 23 has such a storied history of producing musicians it is actually dubbed the Country Music Highway. So it should come as no surprise that the Kentucky Music Hall Of Fame was placed near the Renfro Valley Entertainment Complex in Mount Vernon. Which sits just off of Interstate 75 in Rockcastle County, roughly twenty miles north of London. (more…)
Elizabeth Cook At Summit City in Whitesburg, KY
Female Country outlaw, Elizabeth Cook, brought her unique style to Whitesburg, KY for an intimate acoustic set at the Summit City Lounge. Our very own, Thomas R. Biggs was there to capture the performance. For more information about Elizabeth Cook, visit her site here. For information about upcoming shows at Summit City, you can visit their site here. (more…)
If You Enjoy Bluegrass Music, You Owe It To Yourself To Check Out This Kentucky Band!
**Photo courtesy of Jennifer Buckler. So be sure and visit her site here for more awesomeness!**
With any art, there has to be a connection on one level or another, otherwise it’s simply a waste of time. With music, emotions are usually the common thread. In country, and especially bluegrass music, story-telling is an absolute must. That element is what first caught my ear with the music of (more…)
The Moonshiner’s Ball 2017 Announces Final Lineup. Join Us In Irvine, KY!
Singer-songwriter / cellist Ben Sollee and outlaw country troubadour Justin Wells lead a strong wave of artist announcements completing the lineup for the 4th Annual Moonshiner’s Ball. Additional musical performers include Quiet Hollers, May Erlewine, Driftwood Gypsy, HuDost, Matt Fassas Trip, Solid Rock’It Boosters, The Baja Yetis, Restless Leg String Band, DeBraun Thomas Trio, Trucker Hat Coalition and Kevin Dalton & the Tuesday Blooms. Also announced are spoken word artists, Eric Scott Sutherland and Bianca Spriggs and Yogis Delia Rose Gibbs, Sam Young and Jamie Brown
These artists will join an already stellar lineup of fast-rising nationally-touring performers including (more…)
Saturday Night Special! Lynyrd Skynyrd featuring Black Stone Cherry at the Corbin Arena.
Corbin, Kentucky – Kentucky has produced many musicians and bands that people have loved over time. None on the scale of Southern Rock legends, Lynyrd Skynyrd. Then again, few places have produced a band with the talent and longevity of Skynyrd. One band in particular that Kentucky has produced, is Black Stone Cherry. They’re often described as a modern day Lynyrd Skynyrd, on steroids. They’ve created a sound that’s definitely akin to Skynyrd, but has modern elements that have created a sound undeniably their own. (more…)
And They’re Off! Thunder Over Louisville Kicks Off Derby Festival!
If you’ve ever made it to Thunder Over Louisville, you’re well aware that it is very crowded most years. No way around it, 500,000 people take up a lot of real estate. If you’ve never been, you simply HAVE to enjoy your first one at Waterfront Park. But, if you’d like something different to occupy you during the day, while also providing a seat, clean restrooms, less crowded concessions and the ability to come and go between your seat amd Waterfront Park. The Louisville Bats provide the PERFECT addition to your day. (more…)