5/22 at 7 pmRed Barn Radio Welcomes Driving Rain
 A Tribute Concert to Driving Rain founder, Jim Willoughby
Celebrate His Memory with Bluegrass MusicDriving Rain Formed in early 2002, its current lineup produces a hard-driving sound based on the traditions of Bill Monroe, Reno & Smiley, Flatt and Scruggs, Larry Sparks, Ralph Stanley and Charlie Waller. A five-piece group, music centers on solid harmony and rhythm, as well as crisp banjo works, fine licks on the mandolin and solid bass notes…See More

Red Barn Radio Welcomes Ana Egge 5/15 7 pmAna Egge has always talked to strangers. As a songwriter, she’s as interested in other people’s stories as she is in her own: the young mother sitting next to her on a plane, the city employee locking up the park at night. ”I’m always saying, ‘Go on, go on… ‘” laughs Ana. “And trying to hide the notebook.” But her interest is genuine– compassionate– and as a result, so are her songs; they’re real stories, told from the heart with humor and…See More

May 1st at 7 pm RBR Welcomes Hiroya Tsukamoto and Southland DriveAn exciting world music experience awaits Red Barn Radio audience members this coming Wednesday evening at ArtsPlace. The show begins with the traditional and locally spawned Southland Drive and will be interspersed with selections by Japanese native guitarist Hiroya Tsukamoto. ArtsPlace, 161 N Mill, Lexington, KY 40507www.redbarnradio.com for more infoSee More

Red Barn Radio Welcomes MP 04/24 at 7 pmIf you find yourself tapping your toes to a banjo and fiddle tune wafting across Centre's campus, you may be hearing the dulcet tones of MP. Formed by members of the Kentucky Music Ensemble, a popular folk music group on campus led by Link, members of MP have relished playing together and being part of a group that meshes well. Music was an extremely important part of the lives of the students in the band—and has become even more important to them at…See More

04/17/13 at 7 pm, Red Barn Radio Welcomes Tidalwave RoadHatched in the rural valleys of rural Whitley County, Ky, Tidalwave Road is rich with musical heritage. Incorporating a rocky, blues guitar sound and tight harmonies into a traditional Bluegrass format, they are quickly maturing into their sound. ArtsPlace, 161 N Mill St, Lexington, Ky 40507www.redbarnradio.com for more infoSee More

Coaltown Dixie, High-Heeled Bluegrass 04/10 at 7 p.m. Coaltown Dixie is an all woman Bluegrass band, originating from the beautiful hills of Appalachia in Eastern Kentucky. Members are Kristen "Mando Chick" Preston on mandolin and dobro, Melanie "Little Earl" Turner on banjo and guitar, Stephanie "Della May" Rose on bass, and Kalyn "Peach" Bradford on guitar and mandolin. They enjoy playing traditional Bluegrass music as well as putting a Bluegrass spin on non-traditional tunes.  They have two…See More

Red Barn Radio Welcomes Betse Ellis 04/3/13 at 7 pm“Let’s get one thing straight: Betse Ellis is one badass fiddle player. She has an uncanny ability to make that instrument weep and wail while making it play hot potato with the bow…Ellis has put together a debut solo album filled with plenty of traditional numbers, a couple blues songs courtesy Memphis Minnie and a classical piece that, while slightly out of place, reminds us that Ellis is no one-trick pony.” – Ink MagazineArtsPlace, 161 N…See More

Red Barn Radio Welcomes Berachah Valley 03/27 at 7 pm.Berachah Valley is known for their powerful female trio harmony. "Berachah Valley brings to their performances a true spirit of fun and tradition along with inspiration that reaches out beyond the music." Wheeling Jamboree, Inc.ArtsPlace, 161 N Mill St., Lexington, 40507www.redbarnradio.comSee More

03/20/13 at 7 pmString Mountain Express is an explosive new Bluegrass Group, primarily Gospel, that comes from Central Kentucky. The "brothers with different mothers" are Joe Conder, lead singer and lead guitar player; Roger Followell, tenor singer and mandolin player; Ronnie Lee, bass player and harmony singer; Jeff Raines, banjo player and bass singer; and Hagan Wesley. ArtsPlace, 161 N Mill St., Lexington, KY 40507www.redbarnradio.com for more…See More

03/13/13 at 7 pmMe & Martha are quite busy. With a few like-minded folks they have established The Shenandoah Valley Mountain Music Makers Association, and have finished a new CD and new gospel songbook. Songs to Lift the Spirit follows-up their already successful Music Makers Guide which has over 100 common songs from the bluegrass/old-time/folk tradition, a CD to help explain the music theory and the 6-common chord progressions which cover about 95% of all bluegrass/old-time/folk tunes.…See More

03/06/2013 at 7 pmThe fellows in Dix River Crossing share backgrounds steeped in Bluegrass, Gospel, Country, and Blues. Years of performance experience bodes well for this tightly knit group – they present their music in a unique, refreshing, and memorable fashion.   The members: Phillip Crowe; guitar and lead vocals, Mark Lanham; mandolin and tenor vocals, Greg Ives; banjo and baritone/bass vocals, and Jeff Cain; upright bass and supporting vocals, and Jimmy Kalb; Fiddle are based in South…See More

02/27/13 at 7 pm"Don Gallardo is one of those rare folk songwriters who can have deep lyrics blend seamlessly with a catchy melody that does not descend into pop, but instead brings fourth the elements of roots music."- Sloane Spencer, Country Fried Rock. Appearing With Don: Clint Maine - Electric Guitar, Backing Vocals, Arthur Hancock – Banjo, Travis Stock - Bass, Backing Vocals, Andrew Squire – Drums.ArtsPlace, 161 N Mill St, Lexington, KY 40507…See More

02/20/13 at 7 pmSue Massek is a musician committed to using the music she writes and the songs she sings as tools for social justice. As a member of the Reel World String Band from its beginning in 1977, she has been heavily influenced by the Highland-er Center, which has provided training for grassroots movements beginning in the 1930′s. It’s there that the spirit and purpose of her music took…See More

Gunpowder Creek12/12/12 at 7 pmArtsPlace, 161 N. Mill St., Lexington, KYwww.redbarnradio.comSee More

Larry Cordle & Red Barn Radio Re-team ForFree Christmas Show At UK Hospital. Red Barn Radio is pleased to present AN APPALACHIAN CHRISTMAS IV, headlined by Grammy winning singer/songwriter, Larry Cordle, in Pavilion A of the new UK Albert B. Chandler Hospital on December 5th, at 7:30 p.m. The show, which is free and open to UK staff, patients, and family as well as the public, will be simulcast live by WUKY.   Red Barn Radio will also produce a television version of the night’s performances…See More

Underhill Rose 11/28/12 at 7 pmThe incomparable harmony of their soaring, sultry vocals, prolific lyrics and unique fusion of Americana, bluegrass, R&B, and roots music makeup the “heartfelt country soul” Underhill Rose has become known for.ArtsPlace, 161N Mill St, Lexington, KY 40507www.redbarnradio.com for more informationSee More