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Kara Cole, an Indianapolis-based artist grew up with a grandpa who would have country music and bluegrass hootenannies on the weekends. Her uncle who was a master guitarist, helped instill in her, at a young age, her love and admiration of music. Kara, we learn, not only grew up with bluegrass in her household, but also a measure of it in her family blood. Her grandpa's surname on her mom's side was Stanley; in fact, Kara happens to be a distant cousin of the late great Ralph Stanley.

Predicated on authenticity and a genre-less approach, Dalton Kiser and The Downwind seamlessly traverses through a multi genre musical landscape. The foursome not only pulls inspiration from their fellow Eastern Kentuckians whom are credited with birthing the country and bluegrass scenes, but also from the gritty southern rock sounds made famous by old honky-tonk hero's and outlaw country icons. Constantly pushing boundaries and breaking barriers, this troupe truly marches to the beat of their own drum. If there is only one hard truth when it comes to Dalton Kiser and The Down-wind, we can be sure their undeniable chemistry and reckless authenticity is a refreshing stance, and above all, one that stands to last.

From Pound, VA, Brayden Mullins started his music journey at the age of 17 in his bedroom. He drew in-spiration from many artists such as Keith Whitley, The Stanley Brothers and James King. While bluegrass was a main drawing to music for Brayden he also listened to artists such as Pink Floyd, Korn, Alison Krauss and Townes Van Zandt to name a few. The lyrics and stories behind songs is what makes music come alive according to Brayden.Brayden aims to captivate the mind and ear of the audience with his songs. He wants his songs to challenge the thinking of those who hear them and for them to fully understand the message behind what is being said. His debut album “Unfamiliar Writings” fully encompasses this with his 8 originals tracks. These songs have only two instruments (acoustic guitar and fiddle), but they will bring you through the life of those within the songs.

The Rough and Tumble-- a terrific band of four traveling throughthe area from New England.Mallory Graham and Scott Tyler inevitably formed The Rough & Tumble in 2011 as the friends turned into bandmates. In 2015, these bandmatesnow turning spouses sold everything they could, bought a sixteen-foot camper, packed up their instruments and a couple of small trinkets that they couldn'tpart with, and hit the road. Through multiple burnt up axles, busted tires, and consistent water leaks, Mallory and Scott continue touring relentlessly and serendipitously right through our great city of Lexington, Kentucky. Oh, and then the rest of the foursome! Joining the Rough and Tumble on the Red Barn Stage will be Mud Puddle and Magpie Mae, their two 100 lb rescue dogs.

Stillhouse Junkies are acoustic adventurers exploring the worlds between roots, bluegrass, Texas swing, blues, and rock. Their free-flowing musical interplay and improvisation make every show unique as the trio weave through high-energy, intricately composed original songs, never taking the same path twice. They have played such beloved festivals as Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival, Rockygrass, Merle Fest, and ROMP, and their busy schedule has seen them supporting Willie Carlisle, The Lil Smokies, and Asleep at the Wheel.

Kentucky born singer, songwriter Kimberly Morgan York. York has spent her lifetime on the road making music. She started performing publicly when she was a mere three years old, travelled and played with Drive By Truckers, and eventually developed her own excellent material. Critics call her one-part Wanda Jackson and the other part Dolly Parton. We call her Kimberly Morgan York.

Brennan Edwards is a singer/songwriter based in the northern part of the Shenandoah Valley. Brennan has been making a name for himself well beyond his hometown of Winchester, Virginia. Brennan's interest in country music began with Artists such as David Allan Coe and Conway Twitty, but Hank Williams ultimately played the biggest part in the music he plays today. Brennan is also greatly influenced by bluegrass. He spent much of his childhood going to bluegrass festivals with his grandmother, and His mother's five siblings are locally and nationally renowned bluegrass musicians, all currently recording and performing in their own bands. This has been a big year for Brennan, and I will not be surprised to see this guy's career explode before we know it.

After years of performing around the country, Arthur and Chris have made a lot of musical memories. Both have enjoyed their time in the award-winning bands; The Wooks, The 23 String Band, and Wolfpen Branch. They are excited to continue making Kentucky Bluegrass music together and to represent their roots with some of the best musicians in the Kentucky scene today.

Emily Jamerson is a singer-songwriter from Prestonsburg, Kentucky, Emily grew up surrounded by music and family. With a voice shaped by the mountains of Eastern Kentucky, Emily's sound is part folk singer, part mountain siren. Her songs point to hope and reveal her love for the mountains she calls home.

Kraig Durco is a veteran musician from Sarnia, Ontario, touring America with his band and a new set of songs for the very first time. Kraig was focused on writing and performing material with numerous bands for so long, his own solo material took a back seat. Kraig decided it was time for a change, then took a deep dive into his catalogue, decided on his favorite 10 songs, and rerecorded them all into a cohesive LP. Since the release of this self-titled debut album. Kraig and his band are excited to perform live for Red Barn Radio on their "North of Nashville Tour".

Hollerhead, led by veteran axe slinger Jeremy Marshall, is a band that has a ton of energy, relentless passion, and a sound that never gets stuck in a particular genre trap. Hollerhead was originally formed while Jeremy lived in Lexington Kentucky in 2005. Jeremy's bands cut their teeth playing shows at legendary Lexington music clubs, and he is quick to say that this city's music scene kept him playing and growing as a musician.

Brenna MacMillan, originally from Winchester, Kentucky, began playing banjo at the age of nine. She has performed frequently in the Lexington area, which led to opening for J.D. Crowe and Bobby Osborne. Attending Berea College, Brenna played with their Bluegrass Ensemble under Al White and was awarded the Red Foley Memorial Music Award in 2018. She joined us here at Red Barn nearly five years ago playing with her brother Theo, and now plays with a variety of artists, bluegrass, Americana, and country in Nashville. We think you'll find that Brenna's playing and vocal delivery brings a fresh sound to singer-songwriter folk and bluegrass alike

D Boone Pittman from Lawrenceburg, Kentucky has been an active per-forming artist in the Kentucky area for 21 years. Prior to that he honed his craft on 90s country in west Texas cover bands. In 2019 Pittman formed the Fugitives to support his first studio album, Bluegrass American Dream. He first picked up the guitar at the age of 14 in his hometown of Stanton, Kentucky. Since writing, recording, and performing his own original music, Pittman has been nominated for 13 Josie In-dependent Music Awards, 2 Hollywood Independent Music Awards, and has won 1 Appy award for best original song, “The Question” in 2024. His latest release, Resurrection Noise, is currently up for album of the year at the '24 Josie Awards in Nashville, Tennessee.

The band Katlan from the Transylvania Region, plays authentic folk music from Transylvania and Hungary as well as bluegrass music. Each of the members has been involved in folk music for more than 10 years and now we have started a special project. Our first album will be released soon and will feature Transyl-vanian Hungarian, Romanian and Gypsy folk music as well as American bluegrass music. In addition, in January we have been invited to the United States of America, to Kentucky, to meet Ray-mond McLain, retired director of Morehead State University, one of the most outstanding musicians in bluegrass music, who will give us a music workshop and we will also record a joint album in an American studio. Their goal is to bring Transylvanian folk culture to America and to bring back the experiences they learn here.

Champs of the Sun. Mark Bell, the lead singer is a quirky writer and a singer with terrific vocal range and force, and just about every track on their most recent album presents some kind of lyrical or rhythmic surprise. It's hard to know sometimes where the songs are going, but you can still enjoy the ride. That's next week, Champs of the Sun.

Bedford returns with a new, modernized sound. "The power trio from the Pearly Gates" An evolution in their sound—and their lives—Bedford has grown up. The band, founded by Samuel May and Tristan Frazier, made waves early on in the Kentucky music scene with two 70s psych rock-inspired albums released before the age of 21: Content (2018) and A Trip Into the Sun (2019). After a pandemic and the addition of guitarist Colin Michael, the trio is set to usher in a new era for Bedford, blending old and new sounds.

Low Gap is primed to take the Country Music world by storm. Brothers Gus and Phin John-son are relatively young musicians but are already making an impact with their authentic writing and catchy tunes. With roots in Eastern Kentucky and Southeastern Ohio, Gus and Phin grew up listening to Bluegrass and Americana music. That—combined with Folk, Coun-try, and Classic and Southern Rock—creates the unique tone that has become the duo's sig-nature sound. Gus wrote his first song at 13 years old, and only months later wrote “Mock-ingbird,” their biggest hit, which was ranked second on Grady Smith's list of “non-hit sin-gles” for 2022. The brothers backed the success of “Mockingbird” up with a self-titled al-bum full of passion and relatability. On November 25, Low Gap released their latest single, “Say a Prayer.”

Jay Bragg, the leader of this great ensemble, has recorded and released hundreds of songs, performed over 3,600 shows across America including tours with Alan Jackson and Chris Stapleton. He's founded a music charity and has become an international Christmas connoisseur with his annual ‘A Songwriter's Christmas' tour and original holiday compositions. Whether it's writing songs, making records, performing live or volunteering for hospice patients - something he still does every week - Jay makes music to serve others, contributing a healthy dose of joy and good vibes into a culture that is increasingly inundated with the opposite. In October 2024, Jay launched his latest obsession - a fictional North Pole alter-ego act called King Kazoo & The Reindeer Band - a whimsical gumbo of jazz, blues, swing, Christmas and Tin Pan Alley music. It was Seeing the affect the kazoo had on listeners young and old, that had Jay began developing King Kazoo & The Reindeer Band.

Maya de Vitry is a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer based in Nashville, TN. She grew up in a musical family in Lancaster, PA, playing in creeks and forests, surrounded by fields of cows, corn, and soybeans. She took piano lessons from her grandmother, studied classical violin in school, and learned old-time fiddle tunes and bluegrass songs at campfires and festival campgrounds with her family. Maya first traveled as a fiddling street musician, but quickly fell in love with the craft of songwriting and picked up the guitar and the clawhammer banjo. She spent seven formative years performing in bars, theaters, and on festival stages as a founding member of The Stray Birds, a hard-touring acoustic string band known for passionate live performances and stirring vocal harmonies. When the band parted ways in 2018, Maya began devotedly creating a powerful new body of work as a solo artist. Maya's music unabashedly blurs genre, weaving country, folk, rock, and pop elements through her vibrant storytelling and her extraordinarily dynamic singing. Whether she is playing with her electric band in a bar or sharing a song on acoustic guitar at a folk festival, there is an emotional immediacy and a striking magnetism in Maya's music. She has been invited to support a variety of tours - she has warmed up stages for innovative singer-songwriters like John Craigie and Aoife O'Donovan, and bands like Mighty Poplar and The Wood Brothers. In addition to performing and recording, Maya is a sought-after co-writer and co-creator, and has been steadily and closely collaborating within her chosen musical community of Nashville, Tennessee for nearly a decade.

Mikki's roots are planted in Syracuse, New York, but Nashville, Tennessee, became home in 2013 only a couple weeks before turning 14 years old. As soon as she hit town, Mikki began performing as a singer-songwriter in and around Music City at various venues such as fairs, festivals, bars, and BBQ joints. Her passion to perform on stage earned her a BFA in Performing Arts, studying in both Los Angeles and New York City. After graduating in 2020, Mikki returned to Nashville to continue her journey as a recording artist. Mikki Zip most enjoys writing in the story-telling ways of country music. In her songs, there's an influence of old school country, a little bit rock-n-roll, and today's modern sound.

Hogtown, from Eastern Kentucky, is comprised of three fi-ne and talented fellows-- Thomas Albert, Hogtown's heart throb, who also happens to play just about any string instrument known to man; Nick Lloyd, a professional bass maker, amateur astronomer and joke historian; and finally, Mr. John Ryster, who makes fine violins in his shop out on Hogtown Ridge, from which, as you might guess, the band derives their name. Be sure to join us. This fine band of players will have you longing for a sawdust covered floor, a frosty mug and a smoke-filled honky tonk! That's Hogtown, on Red Barn Radio!

Our guest next time on Red Barn Radio is a ensemble we've had with us before, watched grow with much glee, and have sorely missed because they've traveled and performed widely in recent years. Magnolia Boulevard, and band of great players and soul singing who have been widely recognized for what they bring to the stage.  For instance, they took home first prize in the “On The Rise” band competition at Floydfest, a grand and growing Virginia festival attended by 12,000 people. Magnolia Boulevard is a band that makes us proud to call Lexington home. We know you love ‘em because you ask about them all the time. It's Magnolia Boulevard, on Red Barn Radio.

In the heart of Lincoln, Nebraska, The Wildwoods emerge as a folk/Americana trio, a musical tapestry woven by the husband-and-wife duo, Noah (guitar) and Chloe Gose (violin), alongside long-time friend and bassist, Andrew Vaggalis. Their presence has graced stages alongside artists such as Mighty Poplar, Sierra Ferrell, Aiofe O' Donovan, Melissa Carper, Jamie Wyatt and Joe Nichols at concerts and festivals like Summerfest, FreshGrass and the Oyster Ridge Music Festival. Their music, though comfortably under the folk/Americana umbrella, weaves intricate chord structures and emo-tional textures that defy genre boundaries. That's The Wildwoods, from Lincoln Nebraska.

Lane Morris is our guest next week. This guy is one dialed in performer.  No surprise, he's been at it for a long time. Lane is playing acoustic, solo, which we love, but you can check out his electric chops on the Tube too. Lane has never been on the program, and we're excited to do a broadcast with this talented tough guy.

Our guest next week is artist/musician & producer Cam Clark, who is based in Paris Kentucky. Drawing inspiration from the natural beauty and rich musical heritage of Appalachia, Cam's artistic vision is deeply rooted in the stories, sights, and sounds of his home. Developed as an experiment in sound and energy his debut album called The Outer Reaches embodies the rugged charm and essence of the Kentucky landscape that shaped it and shapes it into what could be called an Appalachian soul record. As a touring musician for over a decade, Cam is committed to pushing boundaries, both in his work as an artist and as a producer.

Moonshine Drive is a Bluegrass band from Northern KY and Cincinnati. Moonshine Drive appeared on Red Barn Radio when they were just coming out of the gate, and they'd already established themselves as a staple in the Cinci Bluegrass scene. While core members are still here, there are great additions vocally and instrumentally, and with that continued evolution in their sound. Great to have another fine evening of some good ol' Bluegrass pickin.

Andrew Montana was born and raised in Southern California and spent his summers with his family in Appalachian North Carolina where his musical style was most influenced. Known for his captivating storytelling and mesmerizing melodies, Montana has been making waves in the indie folk scene with his heartfelt and evocative songwriting. In June 2024, Andrew released his sophomore album ‘American Pastoral'. Andrew is currently in the studio recording 2 new albums, one of which debuts his work as a composer.

Part 2 of an episode that originally aired on 8-21-24, featuring previously un-aired music! A pair of wonderful songwriters from North Texas and Payson, Arizona. For both Brandon Howard and Matt Barr, music goes way back. Matt has musicians in his family, and Brandon started writing songs when he was in 5th grade. How these two guys met and then became two peas in a pod is a neat story. The guys are also both great players and I know we'll have a good time together. Matt Barr and Brandon Howard.

Red Barn Radio kicks off season 23, with group of players who are nothing short of legendary. Recipients of the International Bluegrass Music Association's Distinguished Achievement Award, the McLain Family Band has become internationally known as one of the most spontaneous, creative and spirited groups performing original and traditional bluegrass music. Since 1968, the McLain Family Band has performed in 64 countries and all 50 states. They have appeared at Carnegie Hall, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center and the Grand Ole Opry. The McLain's are less than 2 months away from their induction into the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame, and we feel privileged to help them begin that celebration on the first program of a brand-new season!

Canon Tyler is a singer-songwriter & guitarist from the hills of North Georgia. With sonic elements of Bluegrass and Contemporary Acoustic Music, Tyler's lyrics blend the story telling aspects of traditional American folk and Laurel Canyon era singer-songwriters. Together this creates a sound that is both fresh and familiar to fans of roots music. Tyler's latest album, “Thickets & Brambles” is an homage to the rich heritage of North Georgia. Consisting of 10 tracks, “Thickets” delves into the heart of the region's musical legacy. Through introspective lyrics and narrative storytelling, Tyler invites listeners on a personal journey of life in the foothills.

A pair of wonderful songwriters from North Texas and Payson, Arizona. For both Brandon Howard and Matt Barr, music goes way back. Matt has musicians in his family, and Brandon started writing songs when he was in 5th grade. How these two guys met and then became two peas in a pod is a neat story. The guys are also both great players and I know we'll have a good time together. Matt Barr and Brandon Howard.

Alabaster Boxer, a unique music project, is a band hailing from southern West Virginia. These guys got together not all that long ago, and already Alabaster Boxer might be considered the best assembly of rock all-stars that West Virginia has ever seen. What makes Alabaster Boxer? Their interesting and sometimes crazy groovy and mesmerizing song arrangements, and their super fun performance!

Jack Browning is an artist and musician from London. A sucker for blues, folk and country music with experience touring all around the UK and Europe, he sings about love, loss, folklore and most everything in between, raising cheers and raising beers in equal measure.

Randy Steele is an award winning banjo pickin' singer/songwriter from Chattanooga, Tennessee. A career firefighter who picked up the banjo to decompress and pass the time at the fire station, Randy's creative music ranges from character based narratives to deeply personal & revelatory. Emotionally powerful, Steele can wake you up with a hard-drivin' song, draw you in with deep lyrics, & have you laughing (or crying) with a compelling confession. Randy's high-energy bluegrass band, High Cold Wind, brings out the best in his charisma and superb storytelling. They independently released a new 5-song self-titled EP August 25.

These regional bluegrass veterans-- at least a couple of whom played on Red Barn Radio 15 years ago-- have been playing together for nearly a decade. Before they got together ten years ago, each player had honed their craft drawing upon what they could learn from the standout bluegrass pickers of their time. They call themselves String Roots Trio, they are based in the Red River Gorge area of Kentucky and play their music with an Appalachian flavor. The group consists of Mike Creech on the guitar and vocals, Jimmy Smith on the banjo and vocals, Holly Creech Smith on vocals, and Terri Powell on the bass. We look forward to having you here with us for an evening of music and conversation with String Roots Trio!

It's been quite a stir for the Minnesota progressive folk-rock-country sextet Maygen & The Birdwatcher. In late 2021 they released their debut full-length album, Moonshine – (which Americana UK wrote is “stunning”) – earning them Midwest Country Music Awards for Album of the Year and Americana Artist of the Year) and landed opportunities to join festival stages with bands like Old Crow Medicine Show, Paul Cauthen, Grace Potter, and The Ozark Mountain Daredevils. They continued the momentum in late 2022, releasing Moonshine's companion EP, with the “lively and charming” (Adventures in Americana) Bootleggin' At The Flower Shoppe which took home a 2nd round of wins for Album of the Year and Americana Artist of the Year at the Midwest Country Music Organization's annual awards show. The mood-boosting Americana band adventurously blurs the sounds of country, bluegrass, folk, and blues. Lead singers Maygen Lacey, and Noah Neumann intentionally work to draw on their vastly different musical influences and vocal styles to bring a fresh and unexpected mix of songs to light. From beauty to grit, sadness to silliness, the common thread is that this crew loves music, and playing it together, and it shows. 

Will Overman, a great singer-songwriter from Virginia, is back to play the Red Barn stage after a couple years have passed. Will works hard and takes the business of music very seriously. In fact, I've heard Will say that 80% of his time is spent planning, promoting, reaching out, so that he can make things work and have the ability to get around the region and share what he does. Since we last saw Will, he's released a live EP and also a new single called "Virginia is for Lovers".

Brock, Lanzetti, Ogawa is the moniker for a new trio whose members are widely known through their association with the jazz-funk group Snarky Puppy. Zach Brock (4 and 6 string violins), Bob Lanzetti (acoustic and electric guitars), and Keita Ogawa (percussion) create in the spaces between jazz, folk, experimental, ambient, groove, and world music. Their debut album entitled Drawing Songs was released on November 10, 2023 by GroundUp Music. Zach, Bob and Keita all live in New York and right now are making a run of shows from Indianapolis to Tokyo.

Rising artist Matt Koziol has collaborated with John Paul White, Joy Oladokun, Jimmie Allen, Charlie Worsham, Steve Moakler, Abby Anderson, Bre Kennedy, and more as a writer for Prescription Songs. And has spent the last few years playing guitar and singing backing vocals for Bre Kennedy. Koziol is a vibrant songwriter, and personality, who's developed a style of writing, and playing, that appeals to the traveling heart. He focuses on creating a homelike environment for each session; setting his collaborators at ease and making each person feel special. Matt has a knack for pulling remarkable stories from his peers to use as inspiration in the songwriting process. Taking influence from modern music's greatest performers, Koziol's live show will deliver you wherever you need to be in that moment. Whether he's backed by a full band along with pedal steel and keys, or alone on stage with only his guitar, buckle up for the journey on which you're about to embark.

Minor Gold are Australian Recording Industry nominees Tracy McNeil & Dan Parsons. Canadian and Australian respectively. This Trans-Pacific duo echo 70's cosmic Americana with an easy charm and potent honesty. The strength of the songwriting and way these two singers voices lock in together hit right where the emotions live inside us. They bring dynamics ranging from the intense restraint of nighttime campfire right through to open throttle abandon.

Katie Burkhardt is a lover of all things folk and alternative, and a true to heart singer/songwriter.  She grew up around music and art, taught herself how to play guitar, among other instruments, and dove headlong into her musical passion at a young age. Now Katie is 26, paving the way to what we think will be an exciting career for her in music. I know she's looking forward to sharing her songs with you. You will enjoy Katie's singing and playing.  

Born and raised in Knoxville, Tennessee, Sally Buice and Molly Rochelson of songwriter duo The Montvales spent much of their formative years busking amidst the Elvis impersonators and musical saw players of the town's Market Square, honing their uniquely boisterous harmonies and driving, joyful sound. Eventually they graduated to playing indoors on the local Americana radio station, WDVX, and found community in old-time circles around town. After moving away for several years to seek their fortunes separately, Molly and Sally finally reunited in 2019 to write and record their first album, Heartbreak Summer Camp. The two now make their home in Cincinnati, Ohio, they've named themselves the Montvales, and they have no shortage of clubs and other venues looking to showcase their talent.

Clark Kissick is a singer/songwriter from Owingsville, Kentucky. Clark sings with this great “old soul” baritone voice you are go-ing to love! Clark is a man of many talents who has lived a life of many ups and downs and all-arounds! Join us next week not only to hear this talented musician play with a great band, but also to hear him talk to Bradford about his life on and off stage, including his tenure with the University of Kentucky football program.

Charlotte Morris discovered her passion for this work at a young age because the fabric of her home and family life was music. Classical music, Broadway tunes, and especially folk music. “Every family car ride" says Charlotte "was filled with folk clas-sics, – Joni Mitchell, Judy Collins, Simon & Garfunkel, and Peter, Paul & Mary.” Charlotte learned a number of instruments on her own, and be-fore she knew it, Charlotte said, “Music grew from something I loved to something I needed." In January of 2018, Charlotte joined Lonesome Traveler – a na-tional concert tour where the cast performed the history of folk music, starting with Woody Guthrie and ending with songs from Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell and Joan Baez. While on the road, folk legends including Tom Chapin, George Grove (Kingston Trio), Peter Yarrow and Paul Stookey (both of Peter, Paul and Mary) performed with the cast at various venues. Next week, Charlotte's got her own band coming with her from Nashville to play on Red Barn Radio. Put this broadcast on your calendar and plan to be with us for an evening of great music and fun conversation with Charlotte Morris

Lucas Wayne, is a storyteller at heart singing about the everyday experience, and places he's been, growing up in rural Eastern Kentucky and Southern Illinois. With a classically trained vocal range and natural vibrato Lucas Wayne stuns crowds with his voice alone. Paired with his heartfelt, often funny or devastatingly sad songs he's been captivating bars, halls, and anywhere he can as a performing artist.

From the Kentucky Center for Traditional Music at Morehead State University (Morehead, KY), the Mountain Music Ambassadors showcase a variety of bluegrass, old time and country music stylings. Featuring students studying Traditional Music, the Ambassadors have entertained audiences across the United States and internationally in the People's Republic of China, Ireland, Hungary and Slovakia. Recognized as one of the premier institutions for studying American Traditional Music, the KCTM's focus extends beyond the classroom, connecting students with accomplished musicians to create a learning environment that combines musical prowess with a deep understanding of the industry. Under the direction of Daxson Lewis and Ruth McLain, the current lineup of the Mountain Music Ambassadors includes Lucy Becker, Hoppál Piroska, Ladanyi Csenge, Thomas Lyngklip, Robert Myers, Pachert Martón, and Turi Barna.

Muriel Anderson is the first woman to win the National Fingerstyle Guitar Championship. Guitar Player Magazine lists her as one of the top 50 guitarists of all time and she has recently been listed among the top 10 female guitarists. She performs on a 20-string harp-guitar and her gentle sense of humor and facility across multiple genres is revered by audiences and guitarists worldwide. She has recorded with country legend Chet Atkins, performed with Les Paul and countless other greats in "Muriel Anderson's All-Star Guitar Night®" shows over the past 30+ years. Muriel's CD Nightlight Daylight placed first in its category in 11 national awards, followed by Acoustic Chef, an international CD with cookbook. The boundaries of her creativity and positive energy are stretched even further with Muriel's new release "Sailing Dreams," inspired by sailing from Fire Island NY to Maine. It is proof positive of her enduring legacy as a composer and lyricist.

Rooted in central Virginia, Lord Nelson has been covering the back roads and highways of this country. Their latest studio album, “Transmission”, PLACED nicely on the Americana charts and garnered play across the country. Currently working on their follow up, slated for a late 2024 release, the road shows no signs of slowing down. Media outlet PopMatters says this, “Lord Nelson alerts you to the power and glory of loud rock ‘n' roll".

Jeremy is an award-winning Roots Rock artist hailing from the small southern town of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, on Red Barn Radio next week in a special solo performance. Jeremy's gritty vocals and poignant songwriting, endear him to a growing fan base who enjoy hearing him share his personal stories in song. His vibe draws upon a range of musical traditions, many native to this region, but I think you'll agree he is a guy carving out his own unique sound.

Kyle Kelly, a North Carolina native, discovered his love for music at the early age of eight. Kyle was drawn to the old classic sounds of greats such as Lynyrd Skynryd and Waylon Jennings, which inspired him to learn guitar and drums. During college, Kyle was a pitcher for Catawba College baseball team, until he suffered a career ending injury. After recovering, Kyle found perseverance in music. As a self taught musician, Kyle began to write songs about his life, his truck, and his friends. Not long after, Kyle began to play live shows across North Carolina. Kyle Kelly released his debut record “Lake Weekend” in July 2020, which is seeing a tremendous amount of success on Spotify. In response to the graciously warm reception by thousands of listeners, Kyle released a follow up music video to “Lake Weekend”, where you can see his love for classic cars, friends, and having an all around good time! From classic cars to classic country music, this 28 year old country music artist is a true throwback, embracing the look and sounds of the ‘70s and ‘80s. A nostalgic feel is often reflected in Kyle's music while still implementing his own personal touch of a modern spin.

Cliff Westfall was born and raised in Owensboro, not far from tiny Rosine, Kentucky where Bill Monroe invented bluegrass music, and he grew up listening endlessly to Kentuckians like The Everly Brothers who changed the path of popular music. Though he got his start playing cowpunk music in Kentucky, he soon left his home state behind for the bright lights of New York City. “The term ‘country music' is almost a misnomer anyway,” argues Westfall. “A big part of the original audience was people a generation or two removed from the farm who had migrated to the city. People more familiar with factory work and honky tonks than with the back end of a mule, you know? The music they wanted to hear was as much about cutting loose, dancing and having a good time as it was about sadness and hardship. That was kind of the story of my family. Or maybe I'm just attracted to neon lights, I don't know.”