Trampled by Turtles
Trampled by Turtles are from Duluth, Minnesota, where frontman Dave Simonett initiallyformed the group as a side project in 2003. At the time, Simonett had lost most of hismusic gear, thanks to a group of enterprising car thieves who’d ransacked his vehiclewhile he played a show with his previous band. Left with nothing more than […]
Somerset CPA John Wilson to receive 2025 MMF Lifetime Achievement Award
‘I just wanted to make the community better’ Story by Jed Keith SOMERSET, KENTUCKY (July 8, 2025) — To talk to John Wilson is to talk to a man with humility about what he means to the Master Musicians Festival (MMF) and the Somerset-Pulaski County community. And maybe he doesn’t know just what he means […]
Q&A With MMF32 Featured Photographer Mayson Rainwater
Each year, the Master Musicians Festival chooses a featured photographer who has full access to the festival to capture the experience through their lens. This photographer is chosen based on their love and mastery of their craft, and their contributions to the community and the music scene. This year’s featured photographer is Somerset native Mayson […]
Q&A with MMF32 Featured Artist Sarah Roberts
Each year, the Master Musicians Festival, a 501c3 non-profit organization, commissions a regional 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 […]
Nat Myers
Nat Myers is a Kentucky country-blues and roots musician. His home is in Kenton county. Nat’s debut album, Yellow Peril, produced by Dan Auerbach and released with Easy Eye Sound, is filled with jumping blues songs, while also paying homage to his folk roots as well. One can tell Nat is running from some danger, but […]
MMF Introduces Young Songwriters Retreat
New full-day workshop offers intimate experience for budding musicians to learn from regional talent SOMERSET, KENTUCKY (March 12, 2025) — The Master Musicians Festival (MMF) has long been known for its emphasis on music education and offering performance opportunities to young songwriters. A new initiative announced today by the non-profit festival marries these two mission-centric […]
Todd Clayton
Todd Clayton is a prophet and a story teller with impressive vocals, a guitar and sultry hooks. His songs have been known to inspire and predict his own future. Nominated for 3 Cincinnati Entertainment Awards, he quickly grew a following as a live performer. This sexy beast is currently based out of Somerset, KY. With […]
Logan Smith
Born and raised in Lexington, Kentucky, Logan Smith from a young age he has been passionate about music, from singing with his mom as early as he could talk to getting his start performing in musicals at the age of 8. At 13, picking up a guitar opened a new world for him and he […]
Jadan Trammell
Jadan Trammell is a 23 year old singer/singer writer from Somerset, Kentucky. He was a Golden Ticket winner on American Idol, and performed in MMF’s Young Songwriter panel 2 years ago. Jadan brings a diverse, mellow Appalachian folk sound that’s sure to captivate the audience.
Paint Creek
“Hailing from the hills of Southeast Kentucky, Paint Creek was forged from family harmony and a passion for performing, and their dynamic sound reflects the eclectic influences of yesterday’s legends and today’s trailblazers, seamlessly weaving a show that pays homage to the band’s country roots and their love for southern and classic rock. Fronted by […]