Kindred Valley
Kindred Valley is a band toeing the line between Americana, Indie Folk, and Folk Rock. Hailing from West Virginia they combine their Appalachian culture and roots with personal stories and experiences to create sounds and lyrics that grip the listener and bring them into the artists’ inner worlds.
Cody Lee Meece
Cody Lee Meece is one-of-a-kind. Any attempted label will miss the mark, barring one… ORIGINAL. Cody is both a soulful songwriter and a dynamic entertainer. His influences run wide and deep, from Stevie Ray Vaughn and Jimi Hendrix to Roger Miller and Waylon Jennings, and all points in between. The Poor Excuses have a style […]
Hunter Flynn
Hunter Flynn Hunter Flynn is a native to the Bluegrass State, born and raised in Pulaski County. Flynn first stepped onto the music scene back in February of 2022. Since then, the 27-year-old singer/songwriter has stolen the hearts of music lovers all over the Appalachian region with the combination of his powerhouse vocal ability and […]
Buffalo Wabs and the Price Hill Hustle
Buffalo Wabs and the Price Hill Hustle hail from Cincinnati where they have been crafting a sound that is both rooted in tradition and refreshed by modern sensibilities. This four-piece ensemble confronts the raw expanse of American music, and their upcoming self-titled album merges the timeless echoes of traditional Americana with the turbulent force of […]
The Jins
The Jins have been on a tear for the last decade, bringing their fusion of incredible riffs, bombastic drums, and driving basslines to fans first in Vancouver, and then across Canada and the US. Ben Larsen, (guitar vocals) Hudson Partridge, (Bass) and Jamie Warnock (drums/vocals) got the ball rolling in 2014 in the living room […]
The Kentucky Headhunters
AllMusic & Apple Music Artist Biography by Johnny Loftus The Kentucky Headhunters created a hybrid of honky tonk, blues, and Southern rock that appealed to fans of both rock and country music. The origins of the Kentucky Headhunters lie in 1968, when Fredand Richard Young began playing together with their cousins Greg Martin and Anthony Kenney at the Youngs’ grandmother’s house. Mark Orr also later joined them. […]
Jamey Johnson
Award-winning singer/songwriter Jamey Johnson has served as country music’s north star for nearly two decades, inspiring a generation of artists with his unforgettable albums that have built a bridge connecting traditional country with the music of today. The 10-time GRAMMY nominee has been called “one of the greatest country singers of our time,” by The […]
Don Bloomer receives the 2024 Master Musicians Festival Lifetime Achievement Award
‘It’s about community’: Former Citizens National Bank President Don Bloomer receives the 2024 Master Musicians Festival Lifetime Achievement Award Story by Jed Keith SOMERSET, KENTUCKY (July 9, 2024) — Headquartered in Pulaski County, Citizens National Bank (CNB) has been a cornerstone of the Lake Cumberland region for decades, providing the area’s residents with a host […]
Q&A with MMF 2024 Featured Artist Jimbo Valentine
Each year, the Master Musicians Festival, a 501c3 non-profit organization, commissions a Kentucky artist to create a piece inspired by the festival. The featured artwork is used on the front of MMF’s lineup T-shirt, which can be purchased during the festival at the merchandise tent, and is auctioned to benefit the following year’s festival. The […]
Adalyn Ramey
Adalyn Ramey is an award winning 12 year-old singer/songwriter and musician from Paintsville, KY. Known as “The Young Appalachian Storyteller,” her original songs capture the heart and soul of the people of Appalachia. With original songs about home, life and faith, Adalyn has a passion for making music and sharing her stories with the world. […]
