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By matt.wickstrom October 15, 2020October 15, 2020

A UK campus bar returns after being closed for more than a decade

Following a nine-year stint from 2000-2009, entrepreneur John Tresaloni is returning to the corner of Euclid and Woodland Avenues and bringing back campus bar the Fishtank.

By matt.wickstrom August 6, 2020August 9, 2020

Magnolia Boulevard unleash power vocals and heavy grooves on debut EP “New Illusion”

For those already privy to the stylings of Lexington, Kentucky, rockers Magnolia Boulevard, it wasn’t a matter of if they’d eventually break out, but when. With the release of their debut EP New Illusion, it’s safe to say that time is now.

By matt.wickstrom August 5, 2020August 5, 2020

Cordovas announce new album “Destiny Hotel,” reveal first single ‘High Feeling’

Nashville-based country rockers Cordovas today unveiled “High Feeling,” the first single from their new album Destiny Hotel, out Oct. 16 via ATO Records.

By matt.wickstrom March 19, 2020July 20, 2020

WoodSongs to air 1,000th episode with Riders in the Sky on March 20

WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour will share the world premiere of it’s landmark 1,000th broadcast featuring Riders in the Sky on Friday, March 20.

By matt.wickstrom March 3, 2020March 4, 2020

Nicholas Jamerson, Short & Company lead over 30 new FloydFest 2020 acts

Nicholas Jamerson and Short & Company are among four Kentucky artists announced today as additions for FloydFest.

By matt.wickstrom February 19, 2020

This arcade bar is prepping to open a new food concept in north Lexington

A “unique take on pub food” is coming to a popular corner of North Limestone

By matt.wickstrom February 19, 2020February 19, 2020

Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit, Maren Morris top Railbird 2020 lineup

Railbird Festival will return to the grounds of Keeneland for year two with arguably an even more rootsy lineup than the last with performances from Grammy award winners Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit and Maren Morris.