Bands, Duos & Soloists past and present in south central Kentucky. All venues are listed alphabetically below. Filter the list with search options. Defunct groups are shown in italics. Add or update your information.
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Description: Articles: Merchandise: Praise Him (2001), These Are The Days (2003) Local Influences: General Influences: Services: Samples:
2003-present Folk/Americana, Pop, Rock, Classical/Concert/Orchestral County: Warren
URL: Members: p fouad hawa (cello), isaac gadient (guitar, vocals), joshua reidford (violin) Previous Members/Album Credits: jamie gunn: vocals (overexposed//fading), david walsh: drums (overexposed//fading), jamison pickerill: producer, engineer, (overexposed//fading) Contact: glint.music@gmail.com
Description: Originals. glint is the communion of three friends attempting to create something rediculously melodic and unique. these three friends, reared in the same small town, were broken up by circumstance and finally brought back together by fate. their friendship is the bond that holds the notes together. Articles: Merchandise: overexposed//fading LP - spring 2005 Local Influences: mock orange General Influences: the microphones, damien rice Services: Samples:
13th Hour -? County: Warren
URL: Members: David Dorris (guitar, bass), Jeff Jones (drums), Jerry Gentry (sax), Tommy Vertrees (guitar), Pete Garrett (vocal/guitar) Previous Members/Album Credits: Contact:
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Andrea Guess -present Country County: Edmondson
URL:www.myspace.com/andreaguess Members: Andrea Guess - vocals/guitar/bass Deen Collier - drums Don Thomason - vocals/acoustic guitar Donny Hyatt - lead guitar/bass Previous Members/Album Credits: "Mama Raised Me Right" - Chris Carmichael Contact: lilkatofky@yahoo.com
Description: Originals. Covers. Acoustic. Electric. Andrea Guess was born to make music. Coming from the small southern Kentucky town of Brownsville, she spent her entire youth learning to write,sing,and mold her own style of music. Starting with piano at age 7 and taking on everything else since. Guitar, bass, drums, banjo and mandolin. In 2005 at the age of 15 Andrea stepped out of Brownsville to start playing all over the South Central Kentucky. Articles:June 2006 Cover Merchandise: "Mama Raised Me Right" (2006) Local Influences: General Influences: Elvis Presley, Terri Clark, Reba, Aaron Tippin, The Veronicas, Loretta Lynn, Patsy Cline, Erika Jo, Lynyrd Skynyrd, REO Speedwagon, Cheap Trick, Heart, Sara Evans, Josh Turner, Allison Krauss, James Taylor, and Lisa Marie Presley Services: Samples: www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=650763
Apollo Creed -present Rock, Funk County: Warren
URL:www.apollocreed.com Members: Sally Hammitt, Patrick Singleton, Matt Andersen, Byron Darnall Previous Members/Album Credits: Contact: apollocreed01@home.com or (859) 252-5492
Description: Female Fronted Funk/Rock Articles: Merchandise: Taste The Legend (2001),Ê Demo (2001),Ê Stickers, T-shirts, etc. are forthcoming Local Influences: General Influences: Services: Samples:
August Christopher 1999-present Metal County: Barren, Warren
URL:www.augustchristopher.com Members: Criss Cheatham (vocals, guitar, drums), Joel Edwards (bass, vocals, guitar), Steve Sheroan (guitar, vocals), Shea Gold (drums, bass) Previous Members/Album Credits: Contact: Edward Scott - 615.366.9933
Description: August Christopher combines incredible musicianship, blazing guitar solos and instrument swaps with ad-lib freestyling, gutsy vocals, a beer funnel, and catchy songs you can't help but sing along to. AC has been published on TNT/TBS, Fox/Sports, ESPN, HBO, Discovery Channel, MTV Undressed, WCW Wrestling and have performed with bands like Nickelback, Tonic, Filter, Stroke 9, Default, Sugar Ray, Ludacris, Pat Travers, Blue Oyster Cult, Slaughter, and Jackyll. Articles: Merchandise: Local Influences: General Influences: Services: Samples:
Below Zero -present Rap/HipHop County: Warren
URL: Members: Previous Members/Album Credits: Contact: Desmond Bell 270-303-9039, belldd@wku.edu, Horseman Entertainment PO Box 1379 Bowling Green, KY 42102-1379.
Description: Articles: Merchandise: Frostbit (CD 2002) Local Influences: General Influences: Services: Samples:
Big Al and the Heavyweights -present Blues County: Barren, Warren
URL:www.bigal.net Members: Big Al (drums) Previous Members/Album Credits: Kenny Lee (guitar, vocals), Michael Gough (bass), William House (harmonica) Contact:
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Big Hickory Band -defunct County: Warren
URL: Members: Sue Goodwin, David Dorris Previous Members/Album Credits: Contact:
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Billy Vaughn Band -defunct County: Warren
URL: Members: Billy Vaughn, Doc Livingston, Ken "Kenny Lee" Smith (bass, guitar), Jeff Jones (drums) Previous Members/Album Credits: Contact:
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Bittersweet -1968 Rock County: Warren
URL: Members: David Dorris (guitar, bass), Jeff Jones (drums), Jerry Gentry (sax), Tommy Vertrees (guitar), Jeff Shives (keyboards), Sam Bush Previous Members/Album Credits: Pete Garrett (vocal/guitar) Contact:
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Black Mountain -Seventies County: Barren, Warren
URL: Members: Ken Smith, Rico Thomas, Hal Neel (keyboards), Bill Lewis (drums) Previous Members/Album Credits: Contact: AJ Agency
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Black Stone Cherry -present Rock County: Metcalfe
URL:www.blackstonecherry.com Members: Chris Robertson (Vocals/Lead Guitar), Jon Lawhon (Bass Guitar/ Vocals), Ben Wells (Guitar), John Fred Young (Drums/Percussion) Previous Members/Album Credits: Contact:
Description: Groove Rock Articles: Merchandise: Local Influences: General Influences: Services: Samples:
Black Velvet -present County:
URL:blackvelvetband.com Members: Jenny Lu McCubbins, Chris Mires, Chad Shireman, Chris Summers, Gary Vaughn Previous Members/Album Credits: Contact: Triangle Talent or 502.267.5466
Description: variety band Articles: Merchandise: Local Influences: General Influences: Services: Samples:
Blue Collar 2003-present Blues, Country, Rock, Classic Rock, Southern Rock County: Allen, Warren
URL: Members: J.D.Sickels, Jr. (Lead and Rhythm Guitar, Lead and Back-up Vocals), Craig McCallister (Drums, Lead and Back-up Vocals), Todd Coop (Lead and Rhythm Guitar, Back-up Vocals), Chip King (Bass, Back-up Vocals) Previous Members/Album Credits: Contact: J.D. (270) 618-8722 / Craig - (270) 791-3976 / Chip - (270) 784-4338
Description: Originals. Covers. We Sold Our SOULS For Rock 'N Roll. Articles: Merchandise: Local Influences: General Influences: Services: Samples:
Description: Covers. Acoustic. Articles: Merchandise: Local Influences: General Influences: Services: Samples:
Buster Brown -1971 Rock County: Warren
URL: Members: Steve Holmes (drums); Rico Thomas (bass); Bobby Richey (vocals); Kenny Lee (guitar) Previous Members/Album Credits: Contact:
Description: Articles: Merchandise: Local Influences: General Influences: Led Zepplin, The Who Services: Samples:
Charlie Cobb -present Country, Folk/Americana County: Metcalfe
URL:www.charliecobb.com Members: Greg Hoover (bass), songwriter Cindy Jo (Flute), Harley Lamoureux "Coconut Harley" (harmonica player for Charlie Daniels Band) Previous Members/Album Credits: Recording credits/colloborations include: Lonzo & Oscar, Ann Hagan Ministries, Stan McKenny, The Stewart Family, Doc Jones, The Campbell Girls. Wrote ÒHave you EverÓ recorded by Anthony Dean Contact:
Description: Originals. Covers. Acoustic. Articles: Merchandise: Sparkle (2001) Local Influences: General Influences: Services: Samples: http://www.mp3tunes.com/download_sample.php?id=1c4490000isblgef
Cheap Fireworks 2003-present Rock, Alternative County: Butler
URL: Members: Russell Brooks (vocals, guitar), Cole Porter (lead guitar), Brad Annis (drums), Andrew Guilarian (keyboard), Timmy Phelps (bass, backing vocals) Previous Members/Album Credits: Contact:
Description: Originals. Electric. Articles: Merchandise: YouÕre In A Square (2004) Local Influences: General Influences: Services: Samples:
Cherry Pop -present Rock County: Warren
URL: Members: Johnny Hawkins (vocals), David Preston (drums) Previous Members/Album Credits: Contact:
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Description: Acoustic. A lively mix of diverse traditional influences from irish o Swedish to Folk and even Rock-n-Roll. Articles: Merchandise: ÒHere To PlayÓ (2006) Local Influences: General Influences: Tom Waits, Mark Eitzel and the American Music Club, Richard Thompson, Bill Mallonee and the Vigilantes of Love, Jimi Hendrix, Yo Yo Ma, Eric Johnson, Jeff Lang, Chris Whitley Services: Samples: www.butchross.com/mp3/songforgeorge.mp3 www.butchross.com/mp3/winder60.mp3
Chuck Lawson -present Rock, Singer/Songwriter, Carribean County: Simpson
Description: Originals. Covers. Acoustic. Electric. Exciting, energetic, and fun describe the tropical island music of Chuck Lawson. His entertaining performances create a contagious energy for audiences of all ages. Solo, using professional pre-recorded backing tracks, Chuck performs dynamic arrangements of popular - ISLAND / ROCK / CALYPSO / REGGAE / COUNTRY hits and his original tropical music! Chuck's Band - the "Coconut Crew" are all Professional Nashville Studio Musicians! Articles: Merchandise: Coconut Moon (2003), Island Style Vol. 1, Island Style Vol. 2 Local Influences: General Influences: Services: weddings, educational programs Samples: http://members.cox.net/tropicalman/mp3files/chucklawsonanothersaturdaynight.mp3
Circuit Breakers, The -present County: Warren
URL: Members: Bhrett Puckett (Lead Vocals, Lead, Rhythm and Slide Guitars), Joe Roberts (Background Vocals, Lead, Rhythm and Slide Guitars), Dave Allen (Bass), Mark Casey (Vocals and Percussion) Previous Members/Album Credits: Contact: 1525 Euclid Ave.,vBG42103 ¥ skydogg@insightbb.com
Description: Covers. Electric. Late 60Õs early 70Õs Rock and Some decent new stuff Articles: Merchandise: Local Influences: General Influences: Services: Samples:
Cleazy -present Rap/HipHop County: Warren
URL:www.sonicbids.com/Cleazy2 Members: Previous Members/Album Credits: Contact: Walk With John Ent., P.O. Box 1236 Bowling Green, KYÊÊ42101, 270-303-1289, bcw28@hotmail.com
Description: Articles: Merchandise: That's Dem Boyz (EP, 2002), Korupted World ( LP, 2001) Local Influences: General Influences: Services: Samples:
Codenames, The -present County: Logan, Simpson
URL:www.thecodenames.com Members: Jonny-Two-Times, D.J. Snapps, and Stumble Lee Previous Members/Album Credits: Contact: thecodenames@mac.com, 270/338-4700
Description: What you get when you cross Scooby Doo with Tenacious Articles: Merchandise: Graveyard Amigos (2002), Roboto Diablos (2003) Local Influences: General Influences: Services: Samples:
Colonel McAllister & The Blue Revolution -present Rock, Classic Rock, Southern Rock, Country Rock County: Allen, Warren
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Commander 2004-present Rock, Metal, Heavy Rock/Hard Metal County: Logan, Warren
URL:www.commanderband.com www.myspace.com/commanderband Members: Chris Hightower (Singer / Lead Guitar), Josh HInes (Bass Guitar / Backup Vocals), Jonnny B.(Guitar), Jeremy Pryor (Drums) Previous Members/Album Credits: Contact: commanderband@hotmail.com
Description: Originals. Intense style of music in the vain of an older generation of metal. Articles: Merchandise: "Altar of Bones" album (2006), "Wall of Swords" album (2005), "Altar of Bones" album cover T-Shirt, "Altar of Bones" album cover mouse pad, "Skeleton" T-Shirt Local Influences: General Influences: The Doors, The Bee Gees, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Judas Priest, Skelesaurus, and The Misfits. Services: Samples:
Cootie Brown -present County: Warren
URL: Members: Mike Clark, Joe Roberts, Bhrett Puckett, Graham Hudspeth, and Mark Casey Previous Members/Album Credits: Contact:
Description: Covers. Electric. Articles: Merchandise: Local Influences: General Influences: Services: Samples:
Countdowns, The 1962-1965l reunited 2004-present Pop, Rock, Oldies County: Butler
URL:www.thecountdowns.com Members: Doug Phelps (Guitar & Vocal), George Stone (Base Guitar), Honus Shain (Guitar & Vocal), Debby Smith (Tambourine & Vocal), Denise Wyatt (Vocal), Jeremy Stephens (Keyboards & Vocal), Jeff Barr (Drums), Pat Willis (Guitar & Vocal), Marty Hubler (Drums), Jr. Alvey (Drums & Vocal) Previous Members/Album Credits: Contact: 270-879-8190
Description: Covers. Reunited band from the 60s - performing 50s, mostly 60s, some 70s. Articles: Merchandise: Local Influences: General Influences: Services: Samples:
Daddy Long Leg -? County:
URL: Members: Ed Vincent, Mike Thompson, Greg Walker, Joe Parker Previous Members/Album Credits: Contact:
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Double Zero : The Rabbit -present County: Butler
URL:www.00therabbit.com Russell Brooks Members: Russell Brooks Previous Members/Album Credits: Contact: losingbunker@yahoo.com, 270-791-4336
Description: Rock guitar power, spacious acoustic guitar, orchestrations, synthesizer/electronic effects, and horns all coincide and trade off with each other. Articles: Merchandise: The Amazing Boom Ching (2006) Local Influences: General Influences: Services: Samples:
Dr. Dook -present County: Warren
URL:www.blacklabelempire.com/drdook Members: Elk (vocals, guitar), Jonescrusher (vocals, bass, stunt guitar), Rex Minnow (vocals, guitar, percussion), Groove Merchant (drums) Previous Members/Album Credits: Contact: Steve Jones : drdook@blacklabelempire.com, 615-336-4634
Description: Originals. A fun original band, Dr. Dook will provide illustrious grooves while leaving some counting time signatures on a calculator. Come and see their renowned live shows in Bowling Green, Nashville, or Murfreesboro, TN. You won't be let down. Articles: Merchandise: Steve Rossi Sessions Demo (2002), Little Ugly EP (2004), Searching For Carrie Fisher ( 2005) Local Influences: Regi Wooten (Wooten Bros.), Joe Jones Band General Influences: Flaming Lips, David Bowie, Beatles, Primus, Led Zeppelin, Drums & Tuba, etc. Services: Samples:
Duckbutter 80Õs-present Blues, Rock, R&B/Soul County: Barren, Warren
URL: Members: Kenny Lee (vocal, guitar), Sam Bush (guitar, vocal), Byron House (bass) and Jeff Jones (drums) Previous Members/Album Credits: Al Cooper (Keyboards), Reese Wynan (Keyboards - played w/ Stevie Ray Vaughn), John Cowan (bass, vocal) Contact:
Description: Covers. Articles: Merchandise: Local Influences: General Influences: Services: Samples:
Ernie Small Blues Band -present Blues County: Warren
Description: Great new Kentucky flavor. A mix of Triple Six and Twista with a Nappyroots flavor. This duo is blazin the south with their new single ÒThats Dem BoyZÓ. Articles: Merchandise: Local Influences: General Influences: Services: Samples:
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Fear of Silence 2003-present Rock, Hard Rock County:
URL: Members: Jake (Richey), Jon (Treadway), and Wade (England), Jimmy Faverman (Bass) Previous Members/Album Credits: Contact:
Description: Fear of Silence was born when remaining members of local bands Stutterbox and Sin.in.stereo got together and began writing new material. Fear of SilenceÕs music can best be described as heavy, emotional music about everyday life. Drawing influences from the likes of The Doors and Pantera. Articles: Merchandise: Local Influences: General Influences: The Doors, Pantera Services: Samples:
Federal Duck 1968-? Rock, Hard Rock County: Warren
URL: Members: Sam Foster (drums) Previous Members/Album Credits: Contact:
Description: Covers. Articles: Merchandise: Local Influences: General Influences: Services: Samples:
Fender Benders 1989-present Blues, Rock, Classic Rock, Motown County: Warren
URL:darkrose_42345.tripod.com Members: Willie Smith (vocals), Teresa Ford (vocals), JC Coker (keyboard), Mark Johnson (bass), Chris Hardesty (drums & vocals), Brad Masden (guitar & vocals) Previous Members/Album Credits: Jane Pearl (vocals, harp) Contact: Teresa Ford (270)338-5094, teresarford@yahoo.com
Description: Covers. High Energy, Good time dance band!!! Music for all occasions, and for all ages!!! Articles: Merchandise: Fender Benders CD "Bootleg" Volume One, Caps, can huggers, t-shirts, coffee mugs Local Influences: General Influences: Services: Samples:
Five Man Trio -present Rock County: Warren
URL:www.geocities.com/fiveman3theband Members: India Hooks (vocals), Jason Harbison (bass), Todd Smith (guitar), Rob Levesque (drums) Delbert Fields (guitar) Previous Members/Album Credits: Randi Flanary (vocals), Matt Adamson (guitar) Contact: 270-991-0152
Description: Covers. Electric. Articles: Merchandise: Local Influences: General Influences: Services: Samples:
Floord -present Rock County: Warren
URL:www.floord.org Members: JoshuaÊMitcham (Vocals), Chad Moseley (Lead Guitar), Donny Alvey (Rhythm Guitar), David Rich (Bass Guitar), JoshÊHampton (Percussion) Previous Members/Album Credits: Contact: FLOORD MUSIC 505 Nutwood St, Bowling Green KY 42103 ¥ (270) 287-2646 ¥ (270) 782-1852 or 270-287-2646 ¥ floordmusic@hotmail.com
Description: Electric. Floord is Kentucky Straight "Rock N Roll" from Bowling Green KY. Articles: Merchandise: Listen (2001), The Traveling Salvation Show (EP 2004) Local Influences: General Influences: Services: Samples:
Foster and Lloyd -llate 80s Country County: Warren
URL: Members: Bill Lloyed, Radney Foster, Marc Owen (drums), Byron House (bass) Previous Members/Album Credits: Kyle Frederick (guitar), David Dorris (tour manager/house engineer) Contact:
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Fountain Square Sinners -present Rock County: Warren
Description: Articles: Merchandise: ÒPush/PullÓ (2006), ÒWe the Wintering TreeÓ (2004), Posters, Shirts Local Influences: General Influences: Services: Samples: www.functionasform.com/audio/TheEndofDying.mp3 www.functionasform.com/audio/TheNextTime.mp3
Friction -70s Rock, Jam Band County: Warren
URL: Members: Jackie Frantz (vocals/trumpet), Hal Neel (keys), Jim Coryell (guitar - Larry CoryellÕs brother), Sam Foster (drums), Vern Tichenor (trumpet), Skip Hayes (sax/flute), David Dorris (bass), Tom Godfrey (flute/guitar) Previous Members/Album Credits: Contact:
Description: Originals. Electric. Articles: Merchandise: Local Influences: General Influences: Services: Samples:
Gemini 15 -? Bluegrass, Country, Pop, Rock, Classical/Concert/Orchestral County: Warren
URL: Members: David Dorris (bass), David "Doc" Livingston (clarinet/piano), Tim Livingston, John Carpenter (bass) Previous Members/Album Credits: Contact:
Description: 15-piece mostly female group with five saxophones, five trombones, and five trumpets. There were times that the group would do USO tours but had to cut the band to 10 people to go to Europe. That lineup toured as Gemini 75, playing a variety of American music from big band, rock, pop, country, and bluegrass. Articles: Merchandise: Local Influences: General Influences: Services: Samples:
Hi-Fi 1980-1981 Pop, Rock County: Warren
URL: Members: Tony Lindsey (vocals), Kyle Frederick (guitar), David Dorris (bass), Kevin Lovelace Previous Members/Album Credits: Doug Carman Contact:
Description: Originals. Covers. they recorded at Morning Star Studio after Carman departed. They made the WBGN Goodies Ô81 album with ÒRebound,Ó Articles: Merchandise: Local Influences: General Influences: Services: Samples:
Itchy Brother -? County: Barren, Metcalfe
URL: Members: Richard Young (guitar), Fred Young (drums), Greg Martin (guitar), An
