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Whether you write music, record music, play music.......or just LOVE music, this podcast is for you! Note: Mix equal parts Top Hill Recording Podcast and bourbon. Visit "One Shot One Mic One Song" on YouTube to hear artists from this podcast recorded live with a minimalist one mic approach from the past. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tophillrecording/support
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Boozer brews their brand of party from Makus Holler, Kentucky. The group formed in 2003 and has shared the stage with a long list of well-known musicians. Boozer has been labeled as "Alcoholic Rock". Members are:Big Al - Lead DrinkerFender - BassJ Bird - Lead GeetarMomma - Female VocalsJere' - Female VocalsSailer - Skins n RimsBilliam - Percussioni…
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Grackle is an original, Louisville, Kentucky-based rock band that formed in 2015. They have released two albums, played over 50 shows in the region, and developed a strong following based on their mesmerizing live shows. The band is defined by unique instrumentation, featuring violin/saxophone (Myra Kean) and cello (Travis Carlisle) in addition to …
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TVLO is a Louisville, Kentucky-based original music ensemble featuring Dan Dilamarter and Gregg Rochman, supported by an evolving array of musicians to deliver an eclectic sound spanning acoustic and electric genres. The original catalog of songs are frequently “story forward”, telling tales of people and situations from history and folklore. The s…
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With a guitar howling like it was recorded in a runaway cement mixer while keeping up with the frantic beat of an old suitcase drum and a rusty tambourine, Zeno Jones takes the old delta blues and lights them on fire with Kentucky moonshine. Based out of Louisville, Kentucky, Jones belts out raw vocals with a level of energy which can only be expla…
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Dusty Bo is a singer-songwriter from Louisville, Kentucky, who has been making waves with his unique blend of alternative country rock. He draws inspiration from classic rock and roll, blues, and country music to create a sound that is both familiar and fresh. Over the past two years, Bo has released a steady stream of music that showcases his vers…
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The Pretty Goods are a modern Americana band from Shelbyville, Kentucky featuring textured vocal harmonies and tasteful instrumentation. The Pretty Goods is Sara Bond (vocals/fiddle), Melinda Mathis Hardin (vocals), Lewis Mathis (vocals/guitar), Brandon Bond (guitar), and Aaron Hunt (upright bass). --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spoti…
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Since they started making music together in 2023, Cincinnati-based trio Alex Kasznel & the Board of Directors have developed a sound some call “surprisingly un-whiny,” a style they affectionately refer to as "pop punk for grownups." Their debut album Everything’s Important & Nothing Matters is available at alexkasznel.bandcamp.com, as well as all s…
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QUIET CONFIDENCE is a Louisville, Kentucky local setting out to make waves in the alt-pop scene. The project was born during the uncertain time of the COVID-19 quarantine of 2020. What was just demos created by Ryan Lane, to stay sane as a frontline worker during the pandemic, sparked a need to keep on moving forward. A drive to create a thought- p…
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Film Delay is a Louisville-based, indie-rock band composed of "five humans and two dogs". Those five humans are Michael Sauffer, Matthew Restrepo, Corbin Wright, Levi Hammer, and Ty Griffin. The two dogs are Ty’s miniature schnauzers, Atticus & Tex. Born from a basement, like many bands, they love to play music and watch movies. As far as they’re c…
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Stuart Wicke seeks to find meaning in simple things. His songs have been described as “emotionally resonant” and “bittersweet”, striving to articulate everyday triumphs and conflicts, taking cues from Americana wordsmiths like Paul Simon, Taylor Goldsmith, and Patty Griffin. His lyrics are paired with an intimate sound which often combines indie ro…
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Peyton Boling is a singer/songwriter from the small town of Mortons Gap, Kentucky. Hailing from an area known as the "Western Coalfields", he takes his experiences from growing up around drug addiction, poverty, mental illness, Bible Belters, and strip-mined land. Peyton strives to make art out of it all and whether it be positive or negative, he i…
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Taylor Katherine is a singer/songwriter from Louisville, Kentucky. She is a classically trained vocalist, who studied at Georgetown College in Georgetown, Kentucky. She was also selected to be a participant in the 2008 Kentucky Governor's School for the Arts in vocal music. A Frankfort, Kentucky native, Taylor moved to Louisville in 2018. Shortly a…
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Kathryn Brooks is a singer-songwriter originally from Louisville, Kentucky and after being "raised all over the place", returned home to Louisville to embark on her music career. Growing her music straight from her Kentucky roots, the artist got her first guitar in 5th grade when retired bluegrass musicians living outside of Bakersfield in the high…
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Joey Phantom is a hip hop artist and songwriter from Louisville, Kentucky. Through intricate lyricism and a unique sound, Joey captivates a wide variety of listeners. With major influences from Lil Wayne, Outkast, Mac Miller, Nipsey Hussle, Wu-Tang Clan, J. Cole, and Smino, Joey is always finding ways to create music "outside the box" and connect t…
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Caden Glover is a singer/songwriter from the small town of Union, West Virginia. Caden credits his father for introducing him to a variety of music growing up. Caden fell in love with bluegrass music at an early age. He started learning banjo at 13 years old and later picked up guitar. His influences include Doc Watson, Ralph Stanley, The Marshall …
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In the words of Lifetime Beat Poet Laureate, Ron Whitehead:"Blind Feline's new Kentucky Drifter album is a rare masterpiece of original music. I drove the winding backroads of Kentucky today with Blind Feline's new CD on repeat. The best damn outlaw country, kickass rock n' roll, down and out, running from the law, lonely and blue, dangerous love, …
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LiveAction is a Louisville collective of musicians. The group brings together a plethora of backgrounds: Jazz, Gospel, R&B, Rock and more. LiveAction aims to tell stories and create experiences that will describe but transcend the moment of their creation. "No two shows can ever be the same, the same way that no two days can ever replicate themselv…
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A river beneath a river with an edgy sense of humor, Sara Jean Kelley is an explorer, a rescuer, naturalist, and an active member of her creative community. Born and raised by the venerable bluegrass songwriter, Irene Kelley, Sara loves wild plants and animals and music and people and has the scars and stories to prove it. Sara’s songs are conceptu…
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In 2004 Myers moved to Nashville to pursue a dream and quickly landed a job on Music Row with Great American Country, a cable lifestyle and music network. It was there her partnership with Sarah Trahern, now the CEO of the Country Music Association, began. Together they worked tirelessly and passionately to grow and shape the world of Country Music…
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With the launch of the new podcast, “McMahon on Keys,” Jeff McMahon brings his casual experience as a music professional and award-nominated keyboardist to the table for live performances and lively discussions with both established artists and those beginning to wind their way through the music industry. McMahon combines a career of concert tourin…
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Drawing inspiration from artists like Lennon Stella, Gracie Abrams, Kacey Musgraves and Taylor Swift, Lexi brings a refreshing and contemporary edge to the pop music scene. Her music seamlessly blends infectious hooks, pulsating beats, and thought-provoking lyrics, that lingers in the minds of her fans long after the music ends. Her distinctive voi…
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With a name that hints at color and nature, Lylak makes a point to play with heart and leave the stage a bit more beautiful than they found it. The indie rock quartet, based in Lexington, Kentucky, started in 2015 as a solo project of Gideon Maki (vocals/guitar), gradually gaining members and honing their sound. The unique musical backgrounds of th…
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Born to a British expat in Kentucky, Nick Teale combines heartfelt Americana authenticity with the eclectic musicianship of British art rockers like Peter Gabriel. He has shared the stage with Louisville's Mama Said String Band and Austin's Scott Collins, and songs from his album "Still in Limbo" have played on airwaves across Kentucky and the U.S.…
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The son of educators, grandson of laborers, Luke Trimble is a story teller capturing the life of Appalachia. A mix of bluegrass, folk, and country, Trimble’s music is made of memory - his own memory of growing up in Paintsville, Kentucky; the memory of rich cultural Appalachian history; and an instinctive Eastern Kentucky memory, passed down throug…
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Alicia New, a singer/songwriter from Frankfort, Kentucky, writes songs ranging from the soulful strains of sad love songs to light hearted playful tunes and lots of colorful tales evoking visions of magical places. An avid music lover who plays multiple instruments and percussion she loves traveling and playing music festivals! Her free spirit come…
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Drew Crawley is a songwriter/singer based in Louisville, Kentucky. His roots run back to the red soil of Oklahoma, where growing up he fell in love with the sounds of country and Americana music - the likes of John Prine and many others. Drew plays a blend of what some call Dirt-Emo (sad music on acoustic guitars) and Country Disco. Drew describes …
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Earl Bowman is a 30 year old singer/songwriter from Louisville, Kentucky. He got his start at open mics around town and just began gigging in 2022. Earl's goal over that year was to do as much as he could to be taken seriously by the other great artists in the Louisville music scene. Earl recently released the final song off of his debut EP, and he…
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Runaway Souls is a rock and roll band from Louisville, Kentucky comprised of long time local musicians who share a passion for vintage vibes, though the music clearly speaks of today's times. Most of the members played together in different groups over the years before gelling in the lineup of:David Thomas-vocalsDarren Barker-guitarBrian Segal-guit…
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Sofia Lynch is on a mission to put her most vulnerable feelings into words, and share it with anyone who will listen. At age 21, armed with her intimate lyrics and penchant for pop excellence, she has worked with two Grammy award-winning producers (Thomas Scott Hoffman and Femke Weidema-Reynolds), recorded at the internationally renowned Blackbird …
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Daniel Cain is a singer/songwriter from Stanford, Kentucky. He comes from a musical family. His mom sang in the choir, and his dad was a multi-instrumentalist who taught and ran a guitar shop in Daniel's hometown. Daniel loved playing guitar as a young kid but ultimately never considered playing music as anything more than a hobby. In 2020, Daniel'…
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Ben Bernhard is a 24-year-old singer-songwriter from Louisville, Kentucky. Ben grew up listening to James Taylor, Ed Sheeran, Mumford and Sons, The Lumineers, and John Mayer. Ben first picked up the acoustic guitar as a 13-year-old and after a few years, he started writing his own music. In late 2019, Ben decided to pursue a career in music so he c…
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Dev Hovis is an Indiana born multi-instrumentalist and singer/songwriter who has split most of his life from his early teens between southern Indiana and the mountains of southeastern Ky. A founding member of the alternative roots band “Possum Junction” he writes about life as he sees it, often focused on impoverished and drug-addicted America. Dra…
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Buddy Crime is a self-actualized self-3D-Printed AI ::)"Dance-floor-ready electro-pop. Funky beats with booming synth sounds, topped with his seductive and often sarcastic vocals. Known for his over the top live performances, it’s rarely confined to the stage. He dances like a madman while performing, often taking it all into the crowd." -WFPKBuddy…
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ENNA is an Indie/Ethereal pop artist born in Louisville, Kentucky. She started writing music at the age of 5. She grew up participating in musical theatre and planned to pursue theatre as a career in Atlanta after graduating college in 2020. The pandemic threw a wrench in that plan and ENNA decided to start releasing music. In the short time that s…
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trapkingkai is a LoFi/experimental hip-hop artist based out of Louisville, KY. kai is a fan favorite in his region as he combines a laid-back flow with honest wordplay and lyricism that gives his listeners a nostalgic 90's feel. His live performances are described as "energetic, powerful and fun to watch". Backing kai for this podcast is Louisville…
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Coda Battousai is a Louisville, Kentucky based Filipino artist. He has entertained others for the past 20 years, getting his first taste of life on the stage at a very young age. Coda is a multi-instrumentalist and plays most of the instruments on his recordings. Coda's music is an eclectic mix of indie, R&B, soul, neo-soul, and lo fi. He is active…
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Singer/songwriter and pianist Ray Keys is a Louisville native who draws inspiration from many different genres, including jazz, folk, RnB, rock, gospel, and soul. Some of his influences include Alicia Keys, D'Angelo, Drake, Ariana Grande, Miguel, Alabama Shakes, and Brandi Carlile. This mix across genres allows Ray to write and express without boun…
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LUX is a 4-piece Shoegaze/Alt Rock band from Louisville, Kentucky. Guitarists and vocalists Luke Owens and Chaz Owens are brothers who have been playing music together since early childhood. They were joined by friends Gavin Martinez (bass) and Blake Smith (drums) in August of 2021. Since then, LUX has released a single called Starspring, and a tre…
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Nate Brooks is a writer, producer, and musician from Stanton, KY, at the foothills of Appalachia. The multi-instrumentalist embraces the DIY approach, building songs like structures with the help of friends around the state. The outcome is a blend of folk and indie rock, with introspective writing at the core of each song. His debut album, “Modern …
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Nectar Valley is a young four-piece string band from Owensboro, Kentucky. The band formed from a passion for music and just picking around for fun, slowly evolving into what it has become today. Nectar Valley's own take on music has influences from Bluegrass, Folk, Psychedelic Rock, and Blues. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.co…
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Vincent Gleeson is a singer-songwriter from Lexington Kentucky who plays an interesting mix of folk and jazz. Vincent primarily sings songs about the struggles of addiction, love, and poverty but also has some songs of happiness thrown in the mix. His influences include Nick Drake, Skip Spence, Coleman Hawkins, and Elliott Smith. Vincent honed his …
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Collins Black started off his music journey in Bedford, Kentucky under his given name Shawn Brandon. He began performing with family at church and around his local community from the age of five and as a soloist at school. Collins taught himself guitar and began writing music at 16 and landed a record deal with Abbey Road Nashville by 19. After he …
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Born, raised, and based in Eastern Kentucky, Bedford is heading to the national music scene with something new in their pockets and something vintage in their souls. This band is able to capture lightning - put it in a bottle - and share it with the world as a familiar yet, unique sound. This unequivocal four-piece group has made it their personal …
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Andrew Wakefield is a songwriter, guitarist, and singer based in Asheville, NC with an eclectic catalogue of compositions ranging from guitar-driven bluegrass to folk, old-time, newgrass, rock, americana, and more. He is a contributing member of The Well Drinkers and former member of Supper Break and Cynefin. Career highlights include performing at…
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The Highlanders are a five-piece alternative band with a gritty roots sound, but don't consider themselves a country act anymore. "We definitely started playing standard country. We’re from Kentucky so we thought that’s what we had to play. As we kept progressing we finally were able to blend in a little bit of ourselves and our influences," said s…
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Along with meeting each other through different Louisville bands we had played with over the years, (The Last Origin, Blank Agenda, The Balrogs) 7 out of our 9 members met through attended the University of Louisville School of Music, studying everything from jazz drumming to orchestral conducting. John, Misaki, and William met through playing in t…
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Frankie Leo is a singer/songwriter who currently lives in Louisville, KY with his wife McKenzie and two boys, Rowan and Dawson. He grew up in the Shenandoah Valley of Staunton Virginia where he started to write and record music in the study room of the house where he was raised. Since then, he has released a handful of records and songs, a few of w…
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Curb Records recording artist FILMORE made his major label debut in 2020 with the release of State I’m In. He has quickly amassed more than 245 million career streams. Prior to being signed, the Wildwood, Missouri native was the first independent artist to be featured on Spotify’s Hot Country cover. FILMORE’s catchy hooks and clever lyrics have sin…
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Coot Crabtree's music is about heart and pain, and the joy of life lived along the rough edges and backpages of the Hoosier heartland. He's a poet, he's a punk, he's a hillbilly, a hobo, a folk singer, an outlaw, a bluesman, and most of all, an acolyte of the great truth tellers from all corners of American roots music. It's all in there in the mix…
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