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Buffalo Wabs & The Price Hill Hustle Ready New LP, Stranger in the Alps, out March 15th, 2019
The Cincinnati-based ensemble Buffalo Wabs & the Price Hill Hustle can be best described as ‘American’– from the mountains to Music Row, blues-gospel to traditional country, the Hustle combines parts of the American-born genre catalogue to create an energetic experience every single night. This four-piece moves from fast-paced, foot-stomping anthems to harmony-laden ballads and traditional dirges of spirit and labor. “The group started around the love of music that moves you,” says drummer/vocalist and band spokesman, Casey Campbell. “ The music accompanies the story; and sometimes the music is the story by which we can all connect to one another.” With the release of their third album, Stranger in the…
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The Who, What, When, Where And Why. The Kentucky Takeover In Nashville At Marathon Music Works
When I was approached about helping Whiskey | Soldier develop Kentucky Takeover, my mind, as it often does, began racing at all of the potential opportunities. As our conversations progressed, the two things that I locked in on were simple. 1. How can I help make this a yearly event so we can funnel Kentucky’s talent to Nashville? 2. Who best represents the music happening in our Commonwealth? Dan Collins (Whiskey | Soldier) and I came up with some really good ideas that I truly believe will make this show not only successful, but also sustainable. It’s one thing to dream something up, but it’s even more difficult to make…
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Lexington’s People Planet Sends Their Love On “Valentine’s Day”
Central Kentucky has a lot of bright young stars that are beginning to sparkle like Diamonds. One of the younger acts that has our attention, and should have yours, is People Planet. Music, like a flowing river of emotions, pours out from these talented young folks souls. That certainly has a lot to do with the familial genes of People Planet’s members, but these young folks have forged their own sound and we feel strongly that their future is a bright one. We hope you enjoy “Valentine’s Day!”
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Brooks & Dunn Are Back! This Time They Have One Of Kentucky’s Brightest Young Stars In Tow!
If you’ve been under a rock all your life, please allow me to fill you in on Brooks & Dunn. Arguably, they’re one of, if not the most, recognizable duo in Country Music history. With 20+ number one hits, Brooks & Dunn were on the top of the Country music world for over 20 years. Then, in 2009 the duo announced an amicable split. After pursuing solo careers, it seems the guys have found some fuel to
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Kane Brown Brings Granger Smith And Danielle Bradbery To The Corbin Arena
I saw a picture posted from the Corbin Arena staff at around noon on the day of the show and there were already fans waiting at the doors to get in. That’s usually a great indicator of how the night is going to go. When tickets went on sale a few months ago the show sold out in just a few hours and even with a lengthy traffic delay (almost an hour, not the Arena’s fault, but due to a traffic accident) every seat in the house was full! Not just full but full of enthusiastic and loud fans! As I mentioned there was a lengthy traffic delay and I,…
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Chico: A Documentary Short Film. Playing Good Country Music And Treating Everybody Right.
We have all heard tales of these larger than life characters. Most were from old neighborhoods or they were born out of a crime and even sometimes, they were within our own families. Here in Kentucky, you have stories that range from Daniel Boone to Bad Tom Smith to Floyd Collins. While most legends usually wind up being more fiction than fact, filmmakers Zach Curry and Joe Whalen sought to document a current legend living within our midst and they give you an insiders look at the evolution
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The Power Of The Female Voice Was On Full Display At The Sweet Thing Jamboree In Irvine
If you follow a vehicle with Delaware tags into Estill County, you know you’re in for a great time. Why? Because the tiny Appalachian town of Irvine is the heart and soul of our currently burgeoning musical community. Sure larger cities host larger crowds and more famous bands, but Irvine is special and the folks from Delaware punctuate my point perfectly. Those folks drove to Irvine for one thing and one thing only, the music. I’ve said it a hundred times by now, but Kentucky is leading the charge in producing raw, genuine down-home, humble artists that forge bonds like the Grateful Dead did in San Francisco before taking on…
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Twenty Tips For Artists Commited To Growing Into A Career In The Music Business
I’m often asked advice by local artists and I truly try to answer every question. I’m certain that I’ve missed a few here and there, and likely haven’t answered some questions fully. So if that’s happened to you, my apologies. It’s never intentional. Anyways, here’s my two cents worth of advice. Capture Kentucky has really taken on a life of it’s own and I am truly thankful for that. Having said all of this, I decided that I should put together a list of frequently asked questions and personal philosophies that I feel are crucial as you grow as an artist.
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A Songbird Takes Flight. Meet Tiffany Williams
I’m blown away, on nearly a daily basis, by the talent our Commonwealth continues to produce. I saw an article recently with the title “Country Music Was Born, & Is Now Being Reborn, In Appalachia“, the article itself is a pretty simplistic piece, but I couldn’t agree more with its title. Folks like the “Whiskey Riff” don’t cover artists until they reach a certain level of fandom. In doing so, they barely scratch the surface of what is actually happening here in Kentucky. They’re pumping out short and simple articles that focus on the “it” artists of the moment. They’re going for clicks. We’re here for the music, the artists,…
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Kentucky’s Prince Charming, Dillon Carmichael, Comes Home To The Kentucky Castle
In a rather short period of time, Kentucky’s Dillon Carmichael has staked his claim as one of the best young songwriters in Nashville. Dillon moved to Nashville right after High School. He landed a publishing deal and took off chasing his dream and that’s where I want to let Dillon’s lyrics speak for themselves. In the track “That’s What Hank Would Do”, Dillon tells us how he became the young man he is today. Check it out: I pulled into Nashville Writin’ songs for the radio But chasin’ a sound didn’t work I had to stick to what I know And then I asked myself “What would Hank do?” He’d…
