Artists & Bands

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Kentucky songwriter, recording and performing artist Andy Brasher brings fresh energy to the Americana music scene through his vivid storytelling, soulfully captivating vocals and mastery of his instrument -- all of which are on full display with his stunning 2020 solo album, Myna Bird.

Christian Recording Artist, Artist Coach, & Producer at Surrender Studios

Cynthia Murray & The End Times is a post-pop Rock and Americana musical act.

DT on the Rocks aspire with each performance, to usher “Groovin’ Blues” right to your soul!

Fat Box plays a unique blend of Rock, Funk, Blues, and Jazz. They occasionally venture into the avant-garde but never lose sight of the groove.

Jake Holder and The Misfits is a country southern rock band based out of Nashville, Tennessee

A native of Owensboro, KY, Josh Merritt is an artist steeped in Heartland culture. In 2020, he released his debut studio album, Reynolds Station, a stirring collection of autobiographical songs that recount his tumultuous childhood in the clutches of rural America’s amphetamine epidemic. The album garnered praise from outlets such as American Songwriter, Country Rebel, The Bluegrass Situation, as Merritt opened shows for everyone from Hank Williams Jr & Charlie Daniels to Corey Smith & Colt Ford

Kentucky Shine hails from the banks of the Ohio River in Owensboro, Ky. With a combination of hard driving music and rich mesmerizing harmonies this award winning group has earned their place one of the  region's top emerging talents. 

The Lowland Ramblers are a progressive bluegrass band!

Vinyl Groove--Bringing you sound waves from the classic decades!

Featuring:
Joshua Orion-vocals, guitar, keyboard
D Scott Lloyd-vocals & bass
Steve Hall-vocals & saxophones
Margaret Rose Martin-vocals, trumpet, aux perc
David Martin-drums & percussion

Yellow Banks are a country band that mixes traditional country roots with a high energy attack!

An original OG of MTV, Jon Brennan was an integral part of the history-making show “The Real World: Los Angeles, Road Rules All-Stars and The Challenge Inferno 2.  Extensive touring and national appearances established a solid country music career for Brennan, gaining him thousands of fans and opening for some of the biggest acts in the business. Brennan has continually garnered high praise for his ability to connect to audiences by delivering authentic country songs and mesmerizing shows. 

Kevin Olusola, also known as K.O., is a singer-songwriter, beatboxer, and cellist from Owensboro. Olusola is best known as the beatboxer of the a capella group Pentatonix. After the group won NBC's The Sing-Off in 2011, they released eleven albums, which have sold over 2 million records, and have amassed more than two billion views on their YouTube channel.

Marty Brown has always embraced his old-school connection to deep-rooted traditional country music. Brown’s signature voice is pure country and is regularly compared to country music icons Hank Williams, Sr. and Jimmie Rodgers. Marty’s heartbreak arrangements and soul-touching delivery have built a broad, faithful fan following over his four decades in the music industry.  Marty has also enjoyed a successful songwriting career as well.

Not your father's country band!

Music has always had a resounding presence in the lives of twin sisters Leanna Price and Lauren Price Napier. Growing up, their parents sang traditional and old-time country songs and as the sisters grew up hearing duet harmony, they naturally became accustomed to singing together themselves. In the spring of 2016, Leanna and Lauren signed to Rebel Records and subsequently recorded and released an EP that August, thus beginning pursuit to tour professionally as The Price Sisters.

The Rick Faris Band, led by the versatile Rick Faris, stands out as a formidable presence in the Bluegrass scene. With a dedication to the music’s heritage, they push the boundaries of the genre, to deliver a uniquely captivating sound. 

“The Father of Bluegrass Music,” Bill Monroe is one of the only people to have bestowed upon America an entire musical genre. His “Blue Moon of Kentucky” became an official state song. Monroe became a member of the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame in 1991, and is also a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame.

A Broadway star with a magnificent voice, Smith was the original Nettie Fowler in the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic, Carousel, for which she was nominated for the Tony for Best Supporting Actress. “June is Bustin’ Out All Over” and “You’ll Never Walk Alone” were written by Richard Rodgers specifically for her. After her successful careers on Broadway and with the Metropolitan Opera, she returned to Owensboro, where she taught vocal lessons. One of her students was Florence Henderson.

Born in Brownie, Ky., with gospel and country roots, the brothers achieved fame with such popular hits at “Bye Bye Love,” “Wake Up Little Susie,” “All I Have To Do Is Dream,” and “Bird Dog.” They appeared on the Ed Sullivan and Perry Como shows and toured world-wide.

A graduate of Owensboro’s St. Frances Academy, Henderson is best known for her role as Carol Brady in “The Brady Bunch.” She was the first woman to guest host “The Tonight Show.” She also had a successful career on Broadway starring in such musicals as Oklahoma, The King and I, and Fanny. She returned to Owensboro in 1992 to host the gala opening ceremonies of the RiverPark Center.

Berry was best known as a nightclub singer and “entertainer of the stars.” He was born and raised in Owensboro and graduated from Owensboro Catholic High School. He performed across the country and was a favorite entertainer at private Hollywood parties. After retiring, he devoted his time to non-profit causes and was awarded the 1997 Friar of the Year Award for his generosity and charitable fundraising endeavors.

Grandpa Jones was possibly best known for his appearances on the television program, “Hee Haw.” Jones was a talented musician and was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1978. He was also a regular at the Grand Ole Opry.

Known for their raucous, over-the-top fusion of punk rock, hard rock, country music, and hillbilly iconography, Nine Pound Hammer were one of the formative bands on the "cowpunk" scene that paved the way for alt-country in the late '80s and early '90s. Led by guitarist Blaine Cartwright and lead singer Scott Luallen, the band's loud, proud, and rude attack was set in stone by the time they recorded 1995's Hayseed Timebomb.

Known as “The Father of Blues,” Handy was born in Alabama and married Elizabeth Price of Henderson, KY, where he lived for ten years. In addition to composing, he published several books on the blues. The city of Henderson honors him at the annual W.C. Handy Blues & Bar-B-Q Festival every June.