Classical Night with Bee Taylor & The Lexington Philharmonic String Quartet
Bee Taylor returns to the stage with the Lexington Philharmonic String Quartet for a special Classical Night performance at the historic Virginia Theater as part of the 33rd Annual Master Musicians Festival. A Nashville-based artist adopted by the Bluegrass State, Taylor has spent years building a reputation for genre-defying songwriting and emotionally immersive live performances. […]
Pedestryans
Pedestryans is a rock n roll trio based in Lexington, KY. The band originated with Destry West (vocals, bass) and Roman Fawns (guitar) as a bluesy acoustic act in 2015. The sound at that time was influenced by artists such as Dorothy and Larkin Poe. In 2020, the group released its first single ‘It Ain’t […]
The Catdaddies
The Catdaddies are Tony Armstrong, Joseph Dobbs and Dale Palmer, who have individually been performing in and around Kentucky since the 1980s. They came together as a band in 2014 as part of the music scene that was thriving in the Lake Cumberland area at that time. They continue to gig as often as time […]
Jeremy and the Spawn
A Local Force with Aggressive Folk Roots Hailing from Somerset, Kentucky, Jeremy and the Spawn is a band built on family ties and powered by raw, original sound. The group’s name originated when singer/songwriter Jeremy Lyons first formed the band by playing music with his children at local open mic nights, starting with Jarfly Brewing […]
Logan Purcell
Born and raised in the hills of eastern Kentucky, Logan Purcell proudly represents a dynamic triple threat of Appalachian singer, songwriter, and musician. A prominent force in the central Kentucky music scene, Purcell rocks the stage & studio with an inspiring blend of classic country, high-energy Southern rock, and gritty Appalachian ballads. Boasting an electric […]
Donovan Howard
Donovan Howard was raised in rural Rockcastle County, an hour south of the major city of Lexington. He began performing at 18. Over the years, he learned to play guitar, drums, bass, banjo, mandolin and harmonica. His first performance was at church at the age of eighteen. Life experiences and stories told by others are […]
Josh Mitcham
Josh Mitcham is a Kentucky-based singer-songwriter, blending his love for country music with story-telling and passion. He’s the kind of guy that sounds like he’s been there. There are hints that it hasn’t always been easy, but he can’t help but bring a positive energy to the stage when he performs. He is notorious for […]
Them Lasses
Them Lasses is a trio of pickin’, singin’ and songwritin’ women spreading joy through sunflowers and harmonies. Since forming in 2022, Them Lasses quickly captured the hearts of the community with their wholesome sunshiny presence and sound. From lighthearted and silly to soulful and reflective, Them Lasses puts on a dynamic and entertaining show that […]
Jordan Lee King
In a world of dumbed down lyrics, played out rhythms and mediocre talent…Middlesboro, KY native Jordan Lee King is a breath of cool, Appalachian mountain air. The young man who hails from the shadow of the Cumberland Gap has been playing music since his youth, and while still young, exhibits talent and songwriting prowess well […]
Master Musicians Festival Announces 33rd Annual Lineup Featuring Headliner Trampled By Turtles
Festival Returns July 17–18 with Genre-Spanning Lineup and the Return of Classical Night SOMERSET, KY (December 18, 2025) — The Master Musicians Festival is thrilled to unveil the full artist lineup for its 33rd annual festival, taking place July 17–18, 2026, at the Somerset Community College Festival Field in Somerset, KY. Leading this year’s bill […]