Girl Tones
Hailing from South Central Kentucky, siblings Kenzie and Laila Crowe form the powerful duo Girl Tones. Both ladies are classically trained musicians that have evolved into an intense dynamic live act leaving crowds astonished by shows end. Currently Girl Tones are in the studio with Brad Shultz of Cage the Elephant putting the final touches […]
Producing A Kind Generation
Producing a Kind Generation is a 3 piece art rock trio, hailing from Louisville, Kentucky. The band is driven by the emotive poetry of frontman Dre Smith and the dynamic rhythms executed by drummer Kym Williams in collaboration with bassist Aaron “Ace” Holmes. Producing a Kind Generation uses melody and rhythm as a backdrop to discuss […]
Brit Taylor
When hard times come calling, they don’t tap at the door to be invited in. They barge straight in and wreak havoc. Just ask Singer/Songwriter Brit Taylor who found her idyllic life suddenly turned upside down, and she was left in a downward spin. It was a new feeling and a scary one. But she […]
Abby Hamilton
If you’ve spent any time exploring Kentucky’s booming music scene, chances are you’ve heard somebody say, “You’ve really got to hear Abby Hamilton.” The Kentucky singer-songwriter has garnered a reputation as a can’t-miss live performer, opening for acts like Wynonna Judd, Shakey Graves, Kelsey Waldon, Valley Queen, Arlo McKinley, and Justin Wells, as well as […]
Nicholas Jamerson & The Morning Jays
In the last ten years or so Nicholas Jamerson has put together a catalogue that reaches across broad spectrums in both substance and style. The eastern Kentucky native has endeared himself to fans in the region and beyond as a founding member of the duo, Sundy Best. In recent years Nicholas performed extensively solo and […]
Louisville Orchestra
Thursday night’s performance by the Louisville Orchestra at The Center for Rural Development will be free of charge, and is not part of the weekend pass. Tickets will be available on MMF’s website on a first-come, first-serve basis beginning Feb. 1 at 10am. SOLD OUT RIVETING. UPLIFTING. BOLD. Under Music Director Teddy Abrams, the new […]
Ian Noe
“Like the creeks that run and tributaries that trickle throughout singer-songwriter Ian Noe’s homelands in Eastern Kentucky, water flows throughout his new LP. Thoughtfully and intentionally named, River Fools & Mountain Saints highlights Noe’s storytelling prowess through 12 country rockers and Appalachian ballads, depicting contemporary and historical life in the region. Water’s in the name, […]
Wynonna Judd
Once dubbed by Rolling Stone as “the greatest female country singer since Patsy Cline,” Country Music Hall of Fame member Wynonna Judd is one of the most celebrated artists in Country Music history. Wynonna first rose to fame as part of one of the most successful music duos of all time, “The Judds,” becoming music […]
2022 Master Musicians Festival Announcements
Master Musicians Festival Announces Featured Artist, Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient, and Featured Photographer for 2022 Grace Potter, The Wood Brothers, Marty Stuart, and more to perform; July 15 and 16 in Somerset, KY Nate Micheals (Featured Artist), Larry Roberts (Lifetime Achievement), Meredith Frye (Featured Photographer) Honored June 17, 2022 – Somerset, KY – In advance […]
Master Musicians Festival to Bring Grace Potter to Somerset, KY
Longrunning Kentucky festival highlights the greats and those who learned from them; Tickets available here. March 7, 2022 – Somerset, KY – When festival organizers dreamed up the Master Musicians Festival nearly three decades ago, their idea was simple: to honor those whose contributions have had a significant effect on their respective genres and to […]