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Abe Partridge writes and plays to make you sit up and think. Abe's first album, Cotton Fields and Blood For Days, was released in 2018 to glowing reviews across the Americana board. Tony Paris of Bitter Southerner said" Abe plays guitar the same way he writes lyrics, bashing strings with abandon until they're just about to come loose, and then beautifully picking notes until every last word falls into place. Most recently, Partridge and co-producer Ferrill Gibbs released the Alabama Astronaut podcast, where they explore songs previously undocumented at churches in Appalachia. The podcast finds Partridge chatting with Holiness preachers and looking into the practice of snake handling. It was in the Top Ten documentary podcasts on Apple Podcasts within days of its release.

Brennan Edwards is a singer/songwriter based in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. He has been making a name for himself locally in his hometown of Winchester. Brennan’s music is greatly influenced by bluegrass and I wonder if his family had an influence on him musically? Well I have learned that Brennan spent much of his childhood going to bluegrass festivals with his grandmother. And then, get this: His mother’s 5 siblings are locally and nationally renowned bluegrass musicians, all currently recording and performing in their own bands. We’re glad Brennan is coming to Red barn Radio, and that he's bringing with him fiddler Ben Hirsch.

Katie Toupin has found home in her role as a solo artist after leaving the critically acclaimed alt-country band, Houndmouth, in 2016. Toupin had enormous success with Houndmouth after releasing their sophomore album, “Little Neon Limelight”. The single, “Sedona”, reached #1 on Billboard’s Triple A Chart. Toupin made multiple appearances on David Letterman and Conan as well as toured internationally during her time with the band. Toupin has since released a live EP, “Moroccan Ballroom”, a self produced album “Magnetic Moves, and her newest creation, a mini-album, “Little Heart”, released in 2021. Katie's solo collaborators have also been noteworthy, including Grammy winning engineer for Cage The Elephant, Jeremy Ferguson, who co-produced her newest release, “Little Heart”. Toupin’s solo live show does not disappoint as she blends her entire discography into an energetic, full band experience. It appears that after a thirteen-year career, Toupin is just getting started.

A singer songwriter extraordinaire from Mannington West Virginia, up north in the state near Morgantown, William Matheny is a road warrior who has been out taking his songs solo to coffee houses and with band to clubs for a number of years.

He's a guy who really knows how to write a smart song, and be sure to be here to get hooked on some of his newest music on a forthcoming album of songs.

Born, raised, and based in Eastern Kentucky, Bedford is heading to the national music scene with something new in their pockets and something vintage in their souls. This band is able to capture lightning - put it in a bottle - and share it with the world as a familiar yet, unique sound. This unequivocal four-piece group has made it their personal mission to re-ignite the fiery passion of Rock, fused with a dose of Soul. Influenced by world-renowned artists since childhood, Bedford truly brings that "Sweet Old Sound" into the modern limelight. A true powerhouse band, Bedford's members (Sam May, Tristan Frazier, Trevor St John, and Kolby Swiney) all command the stage with not one or two, but FOUR powerful vocals, thundering drums, infectious bass-lines, and searing guitars. Bedford is the band that the world never knew it needed, but knows it wants. Keeping with recurrent themes in their lyrics and introducing the next hot sound - check out Bedford all over the surrounding states and beyond. Bedford released their first album "Content" in 2018 with prominent tracks such as " Bone Orchard Blues " and " Thank You". Followed in 2019 with their second record, "A Trip into The Sun" heavy cuts such as "Jump Into the Sun"and "The Castaway". While the entire music industry and community nearly ground to a halt with the COVID-19 Pandemic, Bedford utilized this time to re-focus and set their sights beyond the moon and stars. Currently in the progress of recording their upcoming self-titled record "Bedford", the band is pushing 'full steam ahead' into a bright future - and you don't want to miss out!

Rachel Messer, who grew up in a Fort Gay, WV, holler, draws her inspiration from the country and bluegrass greats before her, penning lyrics with a straightforward “say it how you see it” style, true to her Appalachian roots. Also, an impressive yodeler, she served time on Team Blake during Season 15 of NBC’s The Voice, earned herself a good fan base across the world, and has worked hard to for every opportunity she can find to share her love for storytelling. Her partner, Connor Dale; was born in KY and raised in New Orleans. They put together a great show; complete with the love, banter, and chemistry showcased in their presence on stage. So glad you'll have a chance to hear what they do. It'll be a great evening of music with Connor Dale and Rachel Messer.

Tall Poppy String Band is a brand new Old Time trio featuring fiddler George Jackson, guitarist Mark Harris, and banjoist Cameron DeWhitt. Drawing from the deep well of American string band music, Tall Poppy String Band approaches tradition with playful curiosity; each performance more a discussion than a statement. Whether they’re chasing the elusive downbeat of a source recording, playing with the pronouns in a bluegrass standard, or challenging the assumed roles of their instruments, Tall Poppy String Band endeavours to prove that tradition is still being written.

Born, raised, and based in Eastern Kentucky, Bedford is heading to the national music scene with something new in their pockets and something vintage in their souls. This band is able to capture lightning - put it in a bottle - and share it with the world as a familiar yet, unique sound. This unequivocal four-piece group has made it their personal mission to re-ignite the fiery passion of Rock, fused with a dose of Soul. Influenced by world-renowned artists since childhood, Bedford truly brings that "Sweet Old Sound" into the modern limelight. A true powerhouse band, Bedford's members (Sam May, Tristan Frazier, Trevor St John, and Kolby Swiney) all command the stage with not one or two, but FOUR powerful vocals, thundering drums, infectious bass-lines, and searing guitars. Bedford is the band that the world never knew it needed, but knows it wants. Keeping with recurrent themes in their lyrics and introducing the next hot sound - check out Bedford all over the surrounding states and beyond. Bedford released their first album "Content" in 2018 with prominent tracks such as " Bone Orchard Blues " and " Thank You". Followed in 2019 with their second record, "A Trip into The Sun" heavy cuts such as "Jump Into the Sun"and "The Castaway". While the entire music industry and community nearly ground to a halt with the COVID-19 Pandemic, Bedford utilized this time to re-focus and set their sights beyond the moon and stars. Currently in the progress of recording their upcoming self-titled record "Bedford", the band is pushing 'full steam ahead' into a bright future - and you don't want to miss out!

Matt Koziol is a Nashville songwriter who has collaborated with a host of super pros in the industry-- from John Paul White & Charlie Worsham to Abby Anderson & Bre Kennedy, among others. As his friends and collaborators say, "Matt has a knack for pulling remarkable stories from peers to use as inspiration in the songwriting process."

Of his work, Matt says, "“I make music to feel, to move, and to heal — not only people who hear it, but also myself. So, while I have the chance to do it, I’ll make sure every chord and every note has every last piece of me with it to give. There is no sense and no worth in holding back.”

The Brothers Gillespie began in late 2018 on the suggestion of a friend to record an EP of songs they had been kicking around for fun. After getting a taste of attention from the 2018 eponymous release, they took a chance and moved operations to Johnson City, Tennessee, with the promise that they would give their musical aspirations a year, and if there was more partying than progress, they would give it up and move on.

Luckily the partying coincided with the progress, and in early 2019 The Brothers Gillespie released their debut album, “Love & Death”, building on their foundation of gritty rock n’ roll, and masterful songwriting. They moved back home to Waynesville, North Carolina to save money and take their show on the road, playing everywhere from Richmond to Dallas and all the bars in between. After a successful year, The Brothers like many had a quiet, but solid 2020 and 2021, releasing three successful singles.

The Brothers Gillespie return to the stage in 2022 with their massive sophomore album, the conceptual “American Pastoral”.