{"id":9364,"date":"2018-07-06T19:25:37","date_gmt":"2018-07-07T00:25:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/garyhayescountry.com\/?p=9364"},"modified":"2023-09-03T20:28:35","modified_gmt":"2023-09-03T20:28:35","slug":"music-festivals-2018-master-musicians-festival-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/garyhayescountry.com\/?p=9364","title":{"rendered":"Music Festivals 2018: Master Musicians Festival."},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"spotlight\" src=\"https:\/\/scontent-ort2-1.xx.fbcdn.net\/v\/t1.0-9\/26991884_10155242447010496_821836902060152676_n.png?_nc_cat=0&amp;oh=56beddb6b6ce44dd97ed031bd69538ba&amp;oe=5BAF6EC3\" alt=\"Image may contain: text\" aria-busy=\"false\"><\/p>\n<p>This festival is all the way across the state of Kentucky on the other side folks, and you know I mostly feature the little guys and the \u201cdo it yourself\u201d ones. But THIS ONE is in it\u2019s 25th year, as one of the finest family orientated festivals in our area, and It\u2019s all because of so many sponsors.<\/p>\n<p>This one is actually thrown primarily by the The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.donfranklingm.com\/\">The Don Franklin Family Of Dealerships<\/a>, BUT has SO MANY sponsors that they can keep ticket prices incredibly reasonable because of that. You can buy tickets <a href=\"http:\/\/mastermusiciansfestival.org\/tickets\">HERE<\/a><br \/>\nThis massive event is relentlessly organized and ran by a twelve member volunteer Board Of Directors, and I have dealt with one of them via email on this project, I can tell you they are VERY dedicated to bringing YOU a special experience this year&#8230;just like the previous twenty four years.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/user\/mastermusiciansfestival\/playlist\/0MDqqpNHYdkFVdR74NnyBc\" width=\"300\" height=\"380\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Now folks, unlike many of the festivals I feature on here THIS ONE has NO CAMPING. I&#8217;m going to include some of the history of the MMF on here, and I&#8217;ll be updating this with interviews and MORE in the coming months! As most of you know I ONLY TRY to feature the &#8220;Do It Yourself&#8221; festivals over the more corporate events&#8230;you&#8217;ll NEVER SEE ME at Bonaroo folks! Keep it LOCAL!<\/p>\n<div class=\"itemHeader\">\n<h2 class=\"itemTitle\">25 Years of the Master Musicians Festival<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"itemBody\">\n<div class=\"itemImageBlock\">\n<p><span class=\"itemImage\"><a title=\"Click to preview image\" href=\"http:\/\/mastermusiciansfestival.org\/media\/k2\/items\/cache\/c889234799e865bbe90cee71f6cd2e53_XL.jpg\" data-k2-modal=\"image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/mastermusiciansfestival.org\/media\/k2\/items\/cache\/c889234799e865bbe90cee71f6cd2e53_L.jpg\" alt=\"25 Years of the Master Musicians Festival\"><\/a><\/span><span class=\"itemImageCredits\">Photograph by KSD<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"clr\">2018 is the 25th year for the premier summer event in the Lake Cumberland region. The 2017 festival headliner was Dawes, while recent years featured Dwight Yoakam, The Counting Crows and Willie Nelson.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"itemFullText\">\n<p>Past performers have included Mark O&#8217;Conner, &#8220;Pigmeat&#8221; Jarrett, Doc Watson, Nickel Creek, Richie Haven, JD Crowe, Punch Brothers, Robert Lockwood, Jean Ritchie, The Avett Brothers, Steve Earle, Old Crow Medicine Show and hundreds of other captivating acts.<\/p>\n<p>The Master Musicians Festival was named the Southeast Tourism Society&#8217;s &#8220;Festival of the Year&#8221; for 2013 and has been featured in numerous publications and web reviews.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"modal border modal_link cboxElement\" href=\"http:\/\/mastermusiciansfestival.org\/images\/general\/970985_441104099329742_589110328_n.jpg\" aria-label=\"970985 441104099329742 589110328\" data-modal-class-name=\"is_image\" data-modal-title=\"970985 441104099329742 589110328\" data-modal-done=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/mastermusiciansfestival.org\/images\/general\/970985_441104099329742_589110328_n.jpg\" alt=\"Willie Nelson\" width=\"100%\" height=\"NaN\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"itemImageCredits\">Photograph by John Fitzwater<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"modal border modal_link cboxElement\" href=\"http:\/\/mastermusiciansfestival.org\/images\/general\/MMF-poster-2008-15-years.jpg\" aria-label=\"Mmf Poster 2008 15 Years\" data-modal-class-name=\"is_image\" data-modal-title=\"Mmf Poster 2008 15 Years\" data-modal-done=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/mastermusiciansfestival.org\/images\/general\/MMF-poster-2008-15-years.jpg\" alt=\"MMF poster 2008 15 years\" width=\"100%\" height=\"NaN\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"modal border modal_link cboxElement\" href=\"http:\/\/mastermusiciansfestival.org\/images\/general\/MMF-brochures_COX8578-500.jpg\" aria-label=\"Mmf Brochures Cox8578\" data-modal-class-name=\"is_image\" data-modal-title=\"Mmf Brochures Cox8578\" data-modal-done=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/mastermusiciansfestival.org\/images\/general\/MMF-brochures_COX8578-500.jpg\" alt=\"MMF-brochures COX8578-500\" width=\"100%\" height=\"NaN\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.johnprine.com\/\">John Prine<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/amandashiresmusic.com\/\">Amanda Shires<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jdmcpherson.com\/\">J D McPherson<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.thefelicebrothers.com\/\">The Felice Brothers<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/thedeadsouth.com\/\">The Dead South<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/arlomckinley.bandcamp.com\/album\/arlo-mckinley-the-lonesome-sound\">Arlo Mckinely And The Lonesome Sound<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.dawgyawp.com\/\">Dawg Yawp<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.graysonjenkins.com\/\">Grayson Jenkins And The Resolutions<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/joslynandthesweetcompression.com\/\">Joslyn And The Sweet Compression<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bendigofletcher.com\/shows\/\">Bendigo Fletcher<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.lamay.com\/lamayreese.htm\">LaMay And Reese<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrmillermusic.com\/\">John R Miller And The Engine Lights<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.magnoliaboulevardband.com\/\">Magnolia Boulevard<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/nickdittmeier.com\/\">Nick Dittmeier And The Sawdusters<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/CobyLanghammusic\/\">Coby Langham And The Citizen Band<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ericbolander.com\/\">Eric Bolander<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/lunaandthemountainjets.com\/www.lunaandthemountainjets.com\/Home.html\">Luna And The Mountain Jets<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.beetaylormusic.com\/\">Bee Taylor<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.earlyfavorites.com\/\">Dave Ernst And Early Favorites<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/festivalnet.com\/Reverend_John_and_the_Backsliders\/info.php\">Reverend John And The Backsliders<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/johnclay.bandcamp.com\/\">John Clay<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mastermusiciansfestival.org\/john-prine\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9292\" src=\"https:\/\/garyhayescountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Prine-e1530244503596.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300&quot;\" height=\"200\"><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/http:\/\/mastermusiciansfestival.org\/amanda-shires\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9294\" src=\"https:\/\/garyhayescountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Shires.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\"><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/http:\/\/mastermusiciansfestival.org\/jd-mcpherson\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9295\" src=\"https:\/\/garyhayescountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/McPherson-e1530245149460.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\"><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/http:\/\/mastermusiciansfestival.org\/arlo-mckinley-and-the-lonesome-sound\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9296\" src=\"https:\/\/garyhayescountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Arlo-e1530245238888.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"309\" height=\"200\"><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/http:\/\/mastermusiciansfestival.org\/the-felice-brothers\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9297\" src=\"https:\/\/garyhayescountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Felice-Brothers-e1530245356867.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"254\" height=\"200\"><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/http:\/\/mastermusiciansfestival.org\/mcneil-voice-studio-winner\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9298\" src=\"https:\/\/garyhayescountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Voice-Studio-e1530245467665.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"354\" height=\"200\"><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/http:\/\/mastermusiciansfestival.org\/grayson-jenkins-and-the-resolutions\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9299\" src=\"https:\/\/garyhayescountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Grayson-Jenkins-e1530245724268.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"356\" height=\"280\"><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/mastermusiciansfestival.org\/dawg-yawp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9301\" src=\"https:\/\/garyhayescountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Dawg-Yap-e1530245943479.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"100\"><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/http:\/\/mastermusiciansfestival.org\/the-dead-south\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9302\" src=\"https:\/\/garyhayescountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Dead-South-e1530246748810.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\"><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/http:\/\/mastermusiciansfestival.org\/joslyn-the-sweet-compression\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9303\" src=\"https:\/\/garyhayescountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Joselyn-e1530246843207.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\"><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/http:\/\/mastermusiciansfestival.org\/bendigo-fletcher\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9304\" src=\"https:\/\/garyhayescountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Bendigo-e1530247014768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"330\" height=\"200\"><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/http:\/\/mastermusiciansfestival.org\/bendigo-fletcher\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9305\" src=\"https:\/\/garyhayescountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/LaMay-e1530247377815.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"275\" height=\"200\"><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/http:\/\/mastermusiciansfestival.org\/john-r-miller\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9306\" src=\"https:\/\/garyhayescountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/John-R-Miller-e1530247559966.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\"><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/http:\/\/mastermusiciansfestival.org\/coby-langham\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9307\" src=\"https:\/\/garyhayescountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Coby-Langham-e1530247664367.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\"><\/a><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9308\" src=\"https:\/\/garyhayescountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Nick-Dittmeier.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9309\" src=\"https:\/\/garyhayescountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Magnolia-Blvd.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\"><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/http:\/\/mastermusiciansfestival.org\/eric-bolander\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9310\" src=\"https:\/\/garyhayescountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Eric-Bolander-e1530247989937.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\"><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/http:\/\/mastermusiciansfestival.org\/luna-and-the-mountain-jets\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9311\" src=\"https:\/\/garyhayescountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Luna-e1530248079966.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\"><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/http:\/\/mastermusiciansfestival.org\/bee-taylor\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9312\" src=\"https:\/\/garyhayescountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Bee-Taylor.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\"><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/http:\/\/mastermusiciansfestival.org\/john-clay\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9313\" src=\"https:\/\/garyhayescountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/John-Clay-e1530248652748.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"308\" height=\"200\"><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/http:\/\/mastermusiciansfestival.org\/reverend-john-and-the-backsliders\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9314\" src=\"https:\/\/garyhayescountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Reverend-John-e1530248801699.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"267\" height=\"200\"><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/http:\/\/mastermusiciansfestival.org\/dave-ernst-the-early-favorites\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9315\" src=\"https:\/\/garyhayescountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Davey-Earnst-e1530248877693.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"308\" height=\"250\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Festival Location<\/h3>\n<p>Festival Field on the Campus of Somerset Community College<br \/>\n808 Monticello Street<br \/>\nSomerset, Kentucky 42501<\/p>\n<div>\n<h3>Festival Information<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p>KIDS 12 AND UNDER ADMITTED FREE.<\/p>\n<p>Free parking.<br \/>\nBeer and wine will be available for purchase with a valid ID for those 21 and over.<br \/>\nNo outside alcohol will be permitted. Coolers subject to inspection.<br \/>\nNo pets, except service dogs.<br \/>\nAll show times are approximate.<br \/>\nNo shade tents or umbrellas permitted; on-site shade tents are provided.<br \/>\nA variety of concessions will be available or you can bring a picnic.<br \/>\nArts &amp; crafts for sale by The Sheltowee Artisans and other independent artists.<br \/>\nPersons with Disabilities Assistance is available. <span id=\"cloakd03d6bf7083628b10af13c7ffbfd6491\"><a href=\"mailto:mastermusiciansfestival@gmail.com\">Contact us<\/a><\/span> at least 24 hours prior to festival opening.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d3183.817790494468!2d-84.62087888521243!3d37.061825060629324!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x885d49c4fde3527d%3A0x91fbccc7acee576a!2s808+Monticello+St%2C+Somerset%2C+KY+42501!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1497843935781\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Best Western Somerset<br \/>\nAd<br \/>\n$99<br \/>\n2-star hotel<br \/>\nBasic hotel with a pool &amp; free breakfast<br \/>\nFree Wi-Fi<\/p>\n<p>Hampton Inn Somerset<br \/>\nAd<br \/>\n$108<br \/>\n3-star hotel<br \/>\nRelaxed hotel with pool &amp; free breakfast<br \/>\nFree Wi-Fi<\/p>\n<p>Americas Best Value Inn Somerset<br \/>\n$51<br \/>\n2-star hotel<br \/>\nPool &amp; free breakfast in basic hotel<br \/>\nFree Wi-Fi<br \/>\nFree breakfast<\/p>\n<p>Quality Inn &amp; Suites<br \/>\n$79<br \/>\n2-star hotel<br \/>\nFree Wi-Fi<br \/>\nFree breakfast<\/p>\n<p>Country Inn &amp; Suites By Carlson, Somerset, KY<br \/>\n$72<br \/>\n2-star hotel<br \/>\nUnfussy hotel with an indoor pool<br \/>\nFree Wi-Fi<br \/>\nFree breakfast<br \/>\nDEAL 18% less than usual<\/p>\n<p>Courtyard by Marriott Somerset<br \/>\n$103<br \/>\nHotel<\/p>\n<p>Modern hotel with a pool &amp; a bistro<br \/>\nMotel 6<br \/>\n$56<br \/>\nFree Wi-Fi<\/p>\n<p>Holiday Inn Express &amp; Suites \u2013 Somerset Central<br \/>\nView<br \/>\n$94<br \/>\n2-star hotel<br \/>\nModern hotel with free breakfast &amp; WiFi<br \/>\nFree Wi-Fi<br \/>\nFree breakfast<br \/>\nDEAL Get 6% off plus free Wi-Fi with loyalty sign-up<\/p>\n<p>Comfort Inn<br \/>\n$80<br \/>\n2-star hotel<br \/>\nRelaxed hotel with an indoor pool<br \/>\nFree Wi-Fi<br \/>\nFree breakfast<\/p>\n<p>Best Western Somerset<br \/>\n$99<br \/>\n2-star hotel<br \/>\nBasic hotel with a pool &amp; free breakfast<br \/>\nFree Wi-Fi<br \/>\nFree breakfast<\/p>\n<p>Red Roof Inn Somerset<br \/>\n$59<br \/>\n2-star hotel<br \/>\nLow-key lodging with an outdoor pool<br \/>\nFree Wi-Fi<br \/>\nFree breakfast<br \/>\nDoolin House Bed &amp; Breakfast<\/p>\n<p>Hotel<br \/>\n7 Gables Motel<br \/>\n(14)<br \/>\nMotel \u00b7 8064 US-27<br \/>\nMSI Lodging Systems<\/p>\n<p>Hotel \u00b7 233 Parkers Mill Way<br \/>\nVillager Resort Cottages<\/p>\n<p>Resort \u00b7 86 Villager Resort Dr<br \/>\nWoodson Bend Resort<\/p>\n<p>Resort<br \/>\nWaterfront lodging with a golf course<br \/>\nFree Wi-Fi<br \/>\nLee\u2019s Ford Resort Marina<\/p>\n<p>Resort<br \/>\nFree Wi-Fi<br \/>\nEconomy Inn<br \/>\nMotel \u00b7 422 Monticello St<br \/>\nHillcrest Motel<\/p>\n<p>Motel \u00b7 1475 KY-80<br \/>\nLake Cumberland Resort<\/p>\n<p>Forest retreat with cabins &amp; lake access<br \/>\nLake Cumberland Resort<\/p>\n<p>Resort \u00b7 314 Enchanted Forest Way<br \/>\nRed Roof Inn &amp; Suites Corbin<br \/>\n4.7<\/p>\n<p>$85<br \/>\n3-star hotel<br \/>\nCasual hotel with an outdoor pool<br \/>\nFree breakfast<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/T6iU9B_7wrQ\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This festival is all the way across the state of Kentucky on the other side folks, and you know I mostly feature the little guys and the \u201cdo it yourself\u201d ones. 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