Wick’s Picks: June 18-24
#WicksPicks features Grayson Jenkins, Sundy Best, The Black Keys and more, including a fully-stocked menu of live music for the coming week. Continue reading Wick’s Picks: June 18-24
Author: matt.wickstrom
I'm just a kid with a love for all things music, even though I have no instrumental talent of my own. I'm a 2017 graduate of the University of Kentucky where I majored in journalism. I was also a contributor to UK's official student newspaper, The Kentucky Kernel, serving as their features editor for my senior year.
Through changes, NewTown remains a constant at Southland Jamboree
The Southland Jamboree has experienced a plethora of changes since its inception in 2006, including a 2015 move from Collins Bowling on Southland Drive to the Moondance Amphitheater in Beaumont Center along with a move from Tuesdays to Mondays. Through the changes one constant has been NewTown. Continue reading Through changes, NewTown remains a constant at Southland Jamboree
Both parents died of the same illness, so musician is raising awareness
Eric Smith remembers the 2013 holidays as the time when his family was torn apart. Continue reading Both parents died of the same illness, so musician is raising awareness
The Wooks make final four at Telluride Bluegrass Fest
After departing on their first west coast tour nearly a year ago that saw them walk away winners of the band competition at the Rockygrass Festival, the members of The Wooks were back at it again this past weekend, venturing cross-country to participate in another Colorado band competition: the 44th annual Telluride Bluegrass Festival. Continue reading The Wooks make final four at Telluride Bluegrass Fest
Wick’s Picks: June 11-17
Check out #WickPicks, featuring a diverse mix of pop and alt rock, hard rock and Americana. Continue reading Wick’s Picks: June 11-17
The Local Honeys aim for trailblazing traditional music
Traditional and old-time music typically isn’t thought of as trailblazing. The Local Honeys would like us to think again. Continue reading The Local Honeys aim for trailblazing traditional music
Lexington musician part of single for Orlando shooting victims
The tragic Pulse Nightclub shooting in Orlando reached its one year anniversary today, and as a way of honoring those who lost their lives, pop, rock and dance band Scissor Sisters — including Lexingtonian Scott “Babydaddy” Hoffman — has joined forces with singer, songwriter and producer MNDR to release the collaborative song “SWERLK.” Continue reading Lexington musician part of single for Orlando shooting victims
