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Oliver Anthony packs Inez
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Town swelled with music and meaning Saturday as “Rich Men North of Richmond” singer Oliver Anthony brought a free day of music to Inez. Crowds packed downtown to hang out while artists Wesley Saylor, Dylan Barber, Randon Neeley, Cody McCoy, Jayce Turley, Emmy Davis, Zack Runyon and Little…
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Oliver Anthony to play free show Saturday in Inez
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Country-folk artist Oliver Anthony will headline a free outdoor concert this Saturday, May 17, on Main Street in Inez. The intimate evening of music starts at 4 p.m. and includes performances by Anthony and local musicians. The public event comes as a gesture of goodwill following the decision…
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Courthouse Square gets loud this summer: Jam sessions bring genre-bending party
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Downtown Inez is getting a three-part sonic makeover this summer — and it starts with a banjo. Martin County Tourism announced at its recent meeting that it is turning up the volume on small-town Kentucky with Summer Jam Sessions. This live music series hits Courthouse Square for three…
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Martin County Tourism Commission to back Appalachian Artist Festival
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Every summer, a sliver of eastern Kentucky becomes a canvas. This year, on Saturday, Aug. 2, the Appalachian Artist Festival (AFF) will return to downtown Inez for its third annual run. This year, however, instead of operating under the City of Inez banner as it did in its…
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Appalachian Artist Festival returns with new twists and hometown headliner
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Appalachian Artist Festival returns for its third year on Saturday, Aug. 2, bringing a full day of live music, visual arts, vendors, and interactive experiences to downtown Inez. Organizer Jennifer Wells recently unveiled the musical lineup for this year’s event—a blend of tradition and creativity—and a highly…
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Stidham Old Time Music Gathering drops lineup, keeps it cheap and cheerful
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT TOMAHAWK — The Stidham Old Time Music Gathering is back—and bigger than ever. The annual two-day celebration of Appalachian roots music lands in Tomahawk on July 25 and 26, promising an expanded artist lineup and ticket prices that won’t break the bank. Organizers are keeping things refreshingly accessible, offering three pricing tiers:…
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UPIKE introduces music education major
PIKEVILLE — The University of Pikeville has introduced a new major in music education, a program designed to prepare students for teacher certification in Kentucky and equip them with the skills necessary to teach music across all grade levels. A collaboration between the university’s Department of Music and the Patton College of Education, the program…
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Martin County Band students play in All-District Concert
Three Martin County High School Band students performed Saturday at the Kentucky Music Educators Association All-District Band Concert. The annual concert took place at the Ramada Inn in Paintsville. Caroline Russell, Aaron Horn and Madison Dickey were selected to the prestigious 100-member ensemble through a competitive audition process. These talented musicians, under the guidance of…
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Christmas in the Mountains unveils detailed schedule
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The holiday season is upon us and the Christmas in the Mountains organizers have unveiled a schedule of live performances, attractions and events to bring the community together in celebration in Inez. The festivities begin this Sunday, Dec. 1, with the Merry Little Christmas Party at the Collier…
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Barefoot Festival to debut in Lovely
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOVELY — Get ready for the Barefoot Festival to debut in Martin County on Nov. 1 and 2, bringing music, community and culture together on a reclaimed strip mine on North Wolf Creek Road in Lovely. The two-day event promises to be like nothing you have experienced. With live performances…
