Rye Davis – Album Release Party
Join us for Rye’s Album Release Party & Renfro Valley Headlining Debut! LIVE AT-$10 ADVANCED GA **Early Bird Pricing (Limited Quantity!)**Limited table seating is available – first come first served! ALL AGES SHOW!Real, down-home music. Rye Davis is a modern day troubadour from Pig, Kentucky. His smooth, distinctive vocals, captivating songs and live show energy bring his brand of country music to a whole new generation of growing listeners who never knew what country could be. Armed with a can-do attitude and determination, Rye Davis stands as a beacon of hope for the return of real, down home music. With Special GuestSydney Adams Born and raised in Southeastern Kentucky, Sydney has practically been singing from the time she could talk. She has been performing on stage since she was just 12 years old. Soon after, at the age of 15 she began writing her own songs. ​​ With her traditional songwriting, sweetheart demeanor, powerhouse vocals, and dynamic stage presence; Sydney has the respect and love of most anyone who has had the privilege to watch her perform.
Sierra Hull
Sierra Hull is widely regarded to be a as a master of her instrument; A two-time Grammy Nominated artist and songwriter, recognized for both her most recent projects, 25 Trips (2020) and Weighted Mind (2016), she is also the 4x recipient of IBMA’s Mandolin Player of the Year, the first woman to ever receive this distinction. A pioneer for acoustic music throughout her already impressive multi-decade career, she has graced the country’s most iconic stages, including Carnegie Hall, the Grand Ole Opry, and the White House. Her virtuosic abilities have garnered respect from genre-defining trailblazers, friends, and collaborators such as Alison Krauss, Sturgill Simpson, Garth Brooks, Dolly Parton, Bela Fleck, Bobby McFerrin, and Brandi Carlile. Originally hailing from Byrdstown, Tennessee, her unique sound is rooted in bluegrass, and she is widely considered one of acoustic music’s most inventive artists.
TESLA With Kurt Deimer & Stretch **LOW TICKET WARNING!**
DOORS OPEN AT 6:30 That they are still roaring and soaring should be no surprise. That’s just how they are built. TESLA may have been born in the mid 80s, but their bluesy, soulful sound is strongly embedded in the roots of organic, authentic, 1970s rock and roll. The same roots that produced bands like The Allman Brothers, Grand Funk Railroad, AC/DC, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Aerosmith.The ground started shaking in Sacramento, CA, in 1984; gold country that would soon be producing some platinum. They started out as City Kidd, until a suggested name change to TESLA, honoring the eccentric inventor Nikola Tesla who pioneered all things electrical. Their 1986 platinum debut album,Mechanical Resonance, included Top 40 hits “Modern Day Cowboy” and “Little Suzi.” 1989’s double-platinumThe Great Radio Controversyincluded hits “Heaven’s Trail (No Way Out)” and “Love Song”. Suddenly, TESLA, who had been touring with bands such as Def Leppard and David Lee Roth, earned headlining status. In 1990, TESLA helped reshape the face of modern rock music by stripping down to theFive Man Acoustical Jam, an informal collection of their biggest hits peppered with rock and roll classics by the Beatles, Stones, and others. This album produced their biggest hit single to date, a cover of Five ManElectrical Band’s “Signs.” Other 90s albums from Tesla include platinum sellingPsychotic SupperandBust a Nut. The band continues to record and release material including 9 new albums since 2000 and recently debuted their new single, “Time To Rock!”TESLA has endured many of the same taste-changing challenges that affected many in thepost-grunge world, but through it all, their blue-collar work ethic and dedication to the faithful fan base has helped them not just survive, but thrive.TESLA’s legacy is alive and well as they continue to record and sellout venues all over the world. As comfortable, rugged, and dependable as your favorite pair of boots, they endure. TESLA is a celebration of the greatest spirits of rock and roll.
The Eagles Project
Advanced – General Admission (STANDING ROOM!!NO SEATING) – $24.50 DAY OF SHOW – $30PREFFERED TABLE SEATING AVAILABLE – **SOLD OUT**Balcony Seating SOLD OUT – LIMITED SUPPLY AVAILABLE AT DOR**Only table and balcony tickets have guaranteed seats**18+ ONLY “The Eagles Project is simply the best Eagles Tribute Band period.” When it comes to performing Eagles and their solo material, there is no better tribute band. From incredible musicianship to flawless vocals, The Eagles Project have no competition. Our Story It all began with an idea and a love of great music shared by talented musicians. Wanting a creative project to both enjoy and perform for fans became our mission and now we want to share it with you. All of our members have had success in the music industry and performed all over the country. Yet coming together to perform the music of the Eagles, Henley, Frey and Walsh and James Gang has created an explosive dynamic project. One that has been delighting and exciting fans of this music like never before. The Eagles Project presents the music as it should be, true to the originals. Come see for yourself, your ears will thank you!
Tracy Lawrence With John Lovern
With 13M albums sold and 18 No.1 singles, Tracy Lawrence has been a County music icon for more than thirty years. Yet even as he continues to release music and tour, the CMA and ACM award winner’s ambitions have also extended to numerous media and charity projects. In recent years, Lawrence has hosted the radio show Honky Tonkin’ with Tracy Lawrence, which currently airs in more than 170 markets. His interest in working with younger artists and being able to explore different topics led to the TL’s Road House podcast, which has featured such guests as HARDY, Jelly Roll, and Lainey Wilson. After revisiting his catalog with the Hindsight 2020 Vol 1, 2,and3andLive at Billy Bob’s albums ,Lawrence is gearing up to return to the studio. Meantime, the most important part of his work has become the Mission: Possible non-profit benefitting the homeless: From its humble beginnings cooking Thanksgiving dinners for the Nashville Rescue Mission, the organization has raised more than $2.5M for this important cause. Lawrence’s philanthropic efforts were honored with the 2023 CRS Humanitarian Award. John LovernJohn Lovern is a Kentucky singer/songwriter from the small town of Berea. John and his band, the Pearl Snaps, have spent the last 6 years traveling the state of Kentucky, playing countless honky tonks and barrooms, in an effort to keep traditional/classic country music alive. The band consists of an ALL-STAR lineup including various other local musicians such as, Wess Mills on drums/percussion (Hasty Street, Bittersweet Station), Phil Malicote on bass (Renfro Valley Entertainment Center House Band ’76 – ’86, Stampede Lexington Band ’84, Classic Tymes, Tina Taylor), Billy Lovern on Lead Guitar (John’s Father; Josh Logan Band, Stampede Lexington Band ’84, Renfro Valley Entertainment Center House Band ’88 – ’89, Classic Tymes, Tina Taylor), Brynn Lovern on Harmonica and Vocals (John’s Older Brother), and a long roster of Pedal Steel musicians. Recent highlights include; opening performances for Ward Davis, Shenandoah, Doug Stone, David Lee Murphy and Multi- Grammy Award Winner, Randy Travis. Most recent opening performance was for Texas Country Superstar, Mark Chesnutt. If you’re a fan of traditional country music, John Lovern and the Pearl Snaps will certainly deliver!
Always Loretta – Honoring Loretta Lynn and Sharing Her Story
Always Loretta—Starring Emily Portman & Loretta Lynn’s Original Band The Coalminers!ABOUT EMILY PORTMAN:Like so many successful performers, native Kentuckian Emily Portman cut her musical teeth singing in church and learning to read music as a member of her high school band. Inspired by her parents’ music, her influences were an amalgamation of classic country and classic rock, with a little ‘80s music mixed in and included Merle Haggard, Jim Croce, and Creedence Clearwater Revival. In college, she joined a choral group, learned the guitar, and began performing professionally at the Corydon Jamboree just across the border in neighboring Indiana. However, when she covered the music of Loretta Lynn, people took notice. At an early age, perhaps due to her Kentucky roots and natural inflection, Emily was told that she, “sounded a lot like” country music legend, Loretta Lynn, so she became a student of her artistry. Emily pored over the singer’s entire catalogue of music and began working to emulate Loretta’s vocal style and her onstage mannerisms.In the summer of 2004, Emily entered a “Sing Like” contest at the Kentucky Opry and won $1,000 for her portrayal of Loretta. Just a couple years later, after posting a video of herself performing a Loretta Lynn song on YouTube, she was discovered by Michael Twitty (eldest son of the great Conway Twitty) who cast her to portray Loretta in the nationally touring musical “It’s Only MakeBelieve.” The musical was instrumental in establishing Portman’s career. Over the next two decades, herportrayal of the Coal Miner’s Daughter would carry to the most prestigious stages (including the Ryman Auditorium and the Grand Ole Opry), where she would rub shoulders with some of the biggest names in the business, including George Jones, Archie Campbell, Vern Gosdin, Toby Keith, Chris Cagle, and even Loretta Lynn, herself, with whom she formed a close friendship. Emily made frequent trips to Loretta Lynn’s Ranch in Hurricane Mills,TN. During one of her visits, the two singers were enjoying a casual conversation when, in mid-sentence, Lynn paused, looked at her straight in the eyes and said, “ya’ know, we have a real connection, don’t we?” If you ever saw the two performers together, the connection they shared was obvious. After Ms. Lynn’s unfortunate recent passing, Emily Portman connected with Loretta’s longtime backup band, The Coalminers. They agreed to join talents and collaborate to honor the memory and music of this true country music trail blazer with “Always Loretta”—a show authorized by the Loretta Lynn family that includes all the greatest hits and shares intimate stories of Loretta’s life through the eyes of those who knew her best.Authorized and Approved by the Loretta Lynn Family!www.alwaysloretta.com
Suzy Bogguss With Sunny Sweeney
During the creative explosion that was country music in the 1990s Suzy Boggusssold 4 million records with sparkling radio hits like “Outbound Plane”, “SomedaySoon”, “Letting Go”, “Drive South”, and “Hey Cinderella”. But you can’t pegSuzy that easily…In the midst of her country popularity she took time off to make a duets album withthe legendary Chet Atkins. In 2003 she made an album of modern swing musicwith Ray Benson of Asleep At The Wheel. An album of original music in 2007landed her at number 4 on the jazz charts. Her folk music roots show through inher frequent appearances on public radio’s A Prairie Home Companion, in theGrammy she earned for her work on Beautiful Dreamer: The Songs of StephenFoster, and in her critically acclaimed album and book project from 2011,American Folk Songbook. In 2014 she released Lucky, a collection of songswritten by Merle Haggard and interpreted through Suzy’s crystal vocals from thefemale point of view. Her latest offering, Prayin’ For Sunshine, is an Americanatour de force with all songs written by Bogguss. She continues to tour the world,both on her own and with fellow country radio divas Terri Clark and Pam Tills as“Chicks With Hits” and more recently, with Kathy Mattea on their Together AtLast tour. So yes, you can call her a country singer if you want, but really that’sjust the beginning.
Freebird: The Ultimate Lynyrd Skynyrd Experience
PREFFERED TABLE SEATING AVAILABLE – LIMITED QUANITY – (MUST BE PURCHASED IN QUANTITIES OF 4)Balcony Seating – Very Limited QuantityAdvanced – General Admission STANDING – $19.99 (EARLY BIRD PRICING!!! Price will increase closer to show date)**Only table and balcony tickets have guaranteed seats**18+ ONLY”Turn it up!”And with those words musical history was set in motion! FreeBird is The Ultimate Lynyrd Skynyrd Experience – period. The band has decades of professional experience, including world tours, record label deals, and thousands of shows. As a band FreeBird’s members have been in love with the music since childhood, and they play these songs with the same passion and intensity of Lynyrd Skynyrd themselves. If you saw the original line up in the 1970s you will appreciate the accuracy, if you’re just discovering the music for the first time, you’ll be blown away by hit after hit of incredible music and amazing players. Vocalist Ken Mauldin masterfully catches the essence of Ronnie Van Zant’s vocals and stage persona, guiding the band andplayers through solos, song after song. Guitarists Matt Chenoweth (Ed King/Steve Gains), John Hopkins (Allen Collins) and Jeff Langston (Gary Rossington) play their roles with such explosive energy and skill you’d think you were at a show in the 1970s. Russell Ingram on drums and Jeff Brashears on bass nail down the groove and power of Artimus Pyle and Leon Wilkeson rhythm section, while keyboardist Joey Huffman (formerly with Lynyrd Skynyrd, Hank Jr, Soul Asylum, Kieth Richards, Mick Jagger, and more) gracefully adds in Billy Powell’s keyboards for a full and amazing rendition of one of the greatest bands that ever recorded and toured. FreeBird brings all the magic of the music to life in a way seldom heard by any tribute act. Get ready for a full helping of Southern Fried Rock N Roll by the best Skynyrd tribute band around Fly High FreeBird Nation!
JACKYL With Otis
PREFFERED TABLE SEATING AVAILABLE – VERY LIMITED QUANITY – (MUST BE PURCHASED IN QUANTITIES OF 4)Balcony Seating Advanced – General Admission – $27.50 Price will increase closer to show date) Day of Show General Admission – $35**Only table and balcony tickets have guaranteed seats**21+ ONLY On August 11, 1992, Jackyl released their debut album on Geffen Records. It was the middle of Grunge, but Jackyl’s loud, proud and unapologetic rock songs, earned the LP double-platinum status. (And helped land the band a scene-stealing spot on Woodstock ’94.) Videos for the singles “The Lumberjack” (with Jesse James Dupree performing his iconic chainsaw solo), “I Stand Alone,” “Down On Me,” “Dirty Little Mind,” “When Will It Rain” and “Back Off Brother” earned rave reviews and rabid fans for the band’s no-holds-barred energy and lyrics. “Jeff, Chris and Roman coming down on the ‘one’ together is still a force of nature,” says Dupree. “Thirty years together and I feel we’ve found an honest place about our new music, our fans and us as a band, on and offstage.” From the get-go, Jackyl were unafraid to stand up for free spech; their “I Stand Alone” video featured the band performing in front of a K-Mart as a protest for the store refusing to sell their album. Other bold moves? Dupree entered a Longhorn Steakhouse with a chainsaw to “surprise” a group of influential radio programmers. The Commonwealth of Kentucky has a storied music history and a large catalog of renowned artists. While it’s most famous for producing more country music stars per capita than anywhere else in the United States, musicians all across the spectrum —from bluegrass to rock and roll—have called Kentucky home. Out of this musical melting pot comes the blues based, rock ‘n’ roll band OTIS. With Boone Froggett on guitar and vocals, John Seeley on bass, Alex Wells on guitar, and Dale Myers on drums, the members of The Otis Band are staying connected to their Kentucky roots. Growing up around traditional instruments like piano, fiddle, and guitar instilled in them an appreciation for country-rock, bluegrass, gospel, and folk music. Kentucky’s rich musical heritage led them to discover the Rock and Blues heroes that continue to influence the bands original material today. While it would be easy to categorize the work of OTIS as Southern Rock, being from Kentucky, their musical background is much broader. In addition to being guided by the classic rock giants of the 1960s and 70s era, the members of OTIS draw inspiration from true greats—people like Muddy Waters, Leadbelly, and the artists of Motown—to create their own unique rock and roll sound.
Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives
Country Music Hall of Famer, five-time Grammy-winner, and AMA Lifetime Achievement honoree Marty Stuart picks up where he left off on Altitude, his first new album in five years, exploring a cosmic country landscape populated by dreamers and drifters, misfits and angels, honky-tonk heroes and lonesome lovers. There’s a desert flare to the music here, a sweeping, spacious feel that conjures up wide-open horizons and endless stretches of two-lane highway, and the production is raw and cinematic to match, tipping its cap both to Bakersfield and Laurel Canyon as it balances jangle and twang in equal measure. While it would be easy for an artist as accomplished as Stuart to rest on his laurels, Altitude instead showcases the work of a searcher with an insatiable appetite for growth and reflection, one whose ambition, much like his keen wit and rich imagination, only seems to grow with each and every release. Born and raised in Philadelphia, MS, Stuart got his start in bluegrass legend Lester Flatts’ band at the tender age of thirteen, and by twenty-one, he was working in the studio and on the road with Johnny Cash. Though Stuart built his early reputation backing up royalty, it wasn’t long before Nashville recognized him as a star in his own right, and over the course of forty-plus years as a solo artist, he would go on to release more than twenty major label albums, scoring platinum sales, hit singles, and just about every honor the industry could bestow along the way
