-
Harvest Fest 2023: All you need to know
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A record-breaking number of non-food vendors will showcase their offerings at this year’s Harvest Fest. Melissa Phelps, Kiwanis Club president, revealed during the Thursday meeting at Shufflin Café that 40 non-food vendors are participating. “This is the most we’ve ever had,” Phelps remarked. The Kiwanians dedicated their meeting…
-
Jack Harlow announces No Place Like Home: The Kentucky Tour
Kentucky-bred superstar takes his hometown shows to new level Multiple GRAMMY-nominated rapper, actor, entrepreneur and philanthropist Jack Harlow announces first-of-its-kind, No Place Like Home: The Kentucky Tour. Produced by Live Nation and Production Simple, the Kentucky superstar will take his third annual hometown shows to a new level with an exclusive six-city tour with stops…
-
AlleyWay Benefit Gospel Sing & Car Show set for Aug. 19 at Warfield Park
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT WARFIELD — Gospel music, cars, food and fellowship will fill Warfield Park as the community gathers Aug. 19 for the annual AlleyWay Benefit Gospel Sing & Car Show. Free to the public, the event will kick off at noon and offers a packed day of entertainment and opportunities to support families in…
-
Appalachian Artist Festival lineup and schedule announced
BY BUGS DIXON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ, Ky. – Nestled in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains, the City of Inez will host the Appalachian Artist Festival on Friday, promising an event filled with art, music, food and community fun from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. around the Historic Martin County Courthouse. Admission to the festival…
-
LÄZERTÄG crowdfunds vinyl release
BY PHILL BARNETT MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LEXINGTON — After the acclaimed release of their ironically named debut album, “Bon Voyage,” LÄZERTÄG, the indie dream pop duo formed by Martin County natives Joe Dean Hinkle and LouRae Stacy, now embark on a new journey – a vinyl release of the new record. For those who caught the…
-
Harvest Festival announces stellar lineup of bands
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The much-anticipated Martin County Harvest Festival is set to take place Sept. 15 and 16 in Inez, promising a weekend of incredible music and entertainment. The festival, organized by the Kiwanis Club, recently unveiled its headlining acts, which include three top bands: The Lonesome Goats, Laid Back Country…
-
Local duo LÄZERTÄG debuts with new single ‘Frolic’
BY PHILL BARNETT MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LEXINGTON — Indie dream-pop duo LÄZERTÄG, comprised of Martin County natives Joe Dean Hinkle and LouRae Stacy, is set to transport listeners to a nearby dreamscape with their debut single “Frolic,” releasing June 1. Now based in Lexington, the duo has crafted a unique sonic blend that balances “creamy and…
-
Webb music shop to be featured on Kentucky Life
Memorial Day banjo workshop and jam draw crowd BY PHILL BARNETT MOUNTAIN CITIZEN TOMAHAWK — James E. Webb Musical Repair and Sales, located in Tomahawk, will soon be gracing screens across the state as part of KET’s Kentucky Life. Filming was underway Monday during a Memorial Day banjo workshop and all-star jam that drew music…