MEWZ Kentucky Music & Entertainment Newz

The season finale of Mewz on Mountain Talk. (Ad break at :27. Grab a snack and come right back) Tune in and Chill out as we look back at highlights from our season, plus interviews with SadBlackLab and new band, Appalachian Rejects.   Special thanks to all of our guest this season.  Sleeping in the Woods Festival Holler Girl Music Festival The Mtn. Grrl Experience Berea Earth Warriors Concerts WMM...

Mandy Fugate Sheffel, Author of Nature of Pain, and owner of the Read Spotted Newt Bookstore (Hazard Ky)  discusses her debut book, now available everywhere.  Emily LaDuceaur, creator of the Appalachian Spirit Deck talks about her inspiration for the project and the meaning behind some of the symbolism.  Musician Micheal Shouse returns to the music scene with his latest instrumental album Jaded. N...

This episode was recorded at Sleeping in the Woods Singer/Songwriter Festival in Monticello Ky. Hear the artists in their own words describe how music can help us process and heal after the unexpected. This episodes theme is vulnerability.   Conversations with Nicholas Jamerson, Jonathan Smithwhick, Maya De Vitry, Cody Christian and Tori Forsyth.  Plus, live performances from the event.  Festival...

This episode of Mewz on Mountain Talk (WMMT 88.7).  *This episode includes a one minute Ad Free Break at :27 minutes. Grab a snack and come right back! The reach of Appalachian influences; Brooklyn NY Based Composer and Producer Be Hold Your Fate (Collin McClutchy) shares his latest work, inspired by the lore and allure of Appalachia.   linkt.ree/behold.wav     Madi Brooke, student and author, deb...

On this episode of Mewz for Mountains Talk on WMMT Radio (This episode includes a one minute ad break at :26:30. Grab a snack and come right back!) The US is experiencing an epidemic of loneliness, Clinical Therapist Elizabeth Miller and Singer Songwriter Cody Lee Meece discuss the ways that music can help reunite us.  Agronomist Richard Olson teaches me how to make a lawn that supports pollinator...

Closing out our season 3, Mewz is pleased to be the  guest host of Mountain Talk on WMMT Radio; "The Mother-ship of Mountain Media" 88.7FM Whitesburg, KY.  In this episode, we take a look behind the stage at the worlds largest recovery based music festival. 2024's event took place in September in Lewisburg, WV.   Featuring music by Jordan Lee King; Cars and Refrigerators Cody Christ...

On this Halloween episode of Mewz Behind the Barn Radio Tin Types with Kelsey Tiara Photography Nativibes Studio Ben Kolb The Latest single from Living Sound Delusions and author Katherine Hale Stringfield on her series the Mary Luck Tales ; the scary true story that was her inspiration... Mewz is made possible by The Kentucky Council for the Arts The National Endowment for the Arts Berea Arts Cou...

The Mountain Grrl Experience & Holler Girl Music Festival celebrate Appalachian women in all their forms. The focus of these events along side Oasis Farms and Greenhouse17 is to provide information, resources and a healing atmosphere for attendees and musicians.   In this very special episode, Mewz explores the mission and atmosphere of these events, and we speak with their founders and perfor...

Jarfly Brewery closed it's door this year, Daniel Stroud and Cody Lee Meece share their memories and the story of Jarfly.    New Artists Alert: Brittany Avery Mullins; her live performance and interview from Mtn. Grrl Experience. An new song by James Reed, that should be on your self care playlist. Plus, find out which local radio stations are giving away Festival of the Mewz tickets starting...

New Episode: Laurel Cove Music festival is one of Kentucky’s fastest growing festivals, and we’ve got the interview with John Grace, Co founder of the festival. He tells us how the festival got its start, what to expect from this year’s sold out event, and how to get your hands on tickets for next year. Ali Blair, Co Owner of Rebel Rebel Studio & Lounge and Peg & Awl in Berea Ky has acquir...

Inspired by a recent report on Independent restaurants and the global supply chain,  I took a visit to the Farmers Market in Slade Kentucky to see how a shorter supply chain can benefit small business and consumers alike.    Also airing soon on WEKU/NPR.  Special Thanks Dario Ventura The Red River Gorge Farmers Market Slade KY Heather Graham, University of Kentucky Supply Chain Coordinator Send us...

As a native of small-town Kentucky whose influences range from Dwight Yoakam and Steve Earle to classic rock, Gospel, R&B and hip hop, Wheelhouse Records’ Elvie Shane has emerged as a country star with his heart on his sleeve – and as a champion of those with their name on a patch. Breaking out with the Platinum certified Number One single, “My Boy,” the singer/songwriter first took a stand fo...

The eclectic  southern sounds of Van Winkle and The Spirits on this episode of Mewz.  Mewz is: Crystal Jones   Producer / Host Justin Flannery  Editor Special Thanks to  Jettlane Recording The Kentucky Arts Council The National Endowment for the Arts Master Musicians Festival Send us Fan Mail Support the show kymewz.com  

NOTE: AUDIO BEGINS AT :30 I recently worked a feature for public radio about the duration of song lengths changing and how it would affect the way we listen to music.  For Mewz listeners, I'm sharing the full conversation here.   Dr. Craig Wright is the author of Listening to Music, in it's 8th edition and teaches a class on listening that you can find in full on youtube for free.   List...

Lexington Kentucky based rock group Atomic Midnight discuss rebranding, (formerly Aloha Cowboy) and the new release.  For everything Kentucky Music and tickets to our events Mewzkycom.wordpress.com Special Thanks Jettlane Recordings  Richmond Ky The Kentucky Council for the Arts The National Endowment for the Arts Atomic Midnight Bash on the Branch Promotions Send us Fan Mail Support the show kyme...

Mewz hung out with Lance Rogers in Berea Ky on the eve of his album release. We talk about the process of the latest project, the upcoming UK tour and hear a song from the new album, 'An American Way'.    Album Release Experience for Too Late for Flowers April 13 2024 Black Box Media Berea Ky mewzkycom.wordpress.com for tickets Special thanks to: Kentucky Council for the Arts National En...

Bryan Combs is a fellow Breathitt county native and music nerd. We have both had shows on our hometown station WJSN out of Jackson Kentucky. That One Show is a supporter of local musicians and was nominated for an Appalachian Arts and Entertainment Award in 2023.    The Podcast is still running with new episodes available on your favorite listening platforms. Mewz is made possible in part by The K...

Bearded Man was really good time, Bobby and Angel love music and it shows it every detail of an event at Growing Stones Camp Grounds.  It's also a lovely place to camp and rock climb if that's your interest. I recorded a series of five interviews at Bearded Man, look for them here on Buzzsprout.  Mewz is made possible in part by The Kentucky Arts Council The National Endowment for the Ar...

Mewz is in its seventh year on the Kentucky music scene, we've seen some bands come and go. This band recognized me when I took a seat in the audience! It was a hint at the supportive network of creators I'd be introduced over the coming years.  The JRE are no longer a performing act. However, you can catch Erin Grace and namesake Jeff Richey in The Sweetspires, now touring, and Jeff Ric...

Mewz met Manitoba at the Bearded Mans Music Festival (2021) at Growing Stones Campground in McKee Ky. They put on a high energy live performance with a 90's feel, and I was instantly hooked. This muy bueno super group even have their own nachos on the menu at Don Senor's in their hometown of Richmond.   I hung out with the band in their Richmond studio, where they talked about ten years...

 The Elliot Co. Fiddlers Convention (2021) is a festival dedicated to  Old Time Music, that takes place every year, on the 2nd weekend of July in Sandy Hook Ky.   Mewz is supported in part by The Kentucky Arts Council The National Endowment for the Arts The Berea Art Council  Send us Fan Mail Support the show kymewz.com  

Mewz started out under the name A Voice in the Mountains, we were on the morning show with Farron and Scott on WSGS 101.1 out of the Queen City of the Mountains, Hazard Kentucky.  The show began as a friendly singing contest among local musicians who hadn't previously been featured on radio.  Over one thousand people voted in our first round, and I knew I had found a formula that could , if n...

Morehead was my home for half a decade, The Venue was the first place to make me feel like  a real journalist. Then owners (2021) Damon and Hannah made me feel at home and treated me like a professional, even put a little name tag on my table... and made me  a mind blowing bourbon cocktail. It was my 38th birthday, and I was celebrating with some of the regions finest singer songwriters.   Persona...

Before I made Mewz, I made indie films with a crew called  Showhouse Productions. It's still a craft that is dear to my heart and when I was attending a music event, I was introduced to Steve Middleton. Musician with The Ramblers and also a fellow film maker. Steve had just finished a production on a topic also dear to my heart, Ruth Hunt Candies. These little blue mondays had been a long tim...

SADBLACKLAB's much anticipated, self titled debut album is finally available on all platforms. The alternative acoustic trio is Greg McIntosh (guitarist/vocals) Emily Miller (violinist/vocalist) and Ellis Waddell (bass).  Prepare to be moved, this trio has recorded an album that you'll want to put on repeat, with its elegant moody melodies, playful and creative instrumentals and emotive...