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- Legendary Neal McCoy at Two Step Inn: Review and Photos
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All posts by Larry Philpot
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The Castellows Charm Railbird Festival 2025 with Sisterly Harmony
The Castellows, a trio of sisters from Georgetown, Georgia, stepped onto the Burl stage at Railbird Festival in Lexington, Kentucky, on May 31, 2025, with a glow that felt like home. Eleanor (born 1999), Powell (born 2001),...
- Posted June 9, 2025
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Ruston Kelly’s Raw Redemption at Railbird Festival 2025
Ruston Kelly stepped onto the Elkhorn stage at Railbird Festival in Lexington, Kentucky, on May 31, 2025, like a man baring his soul. Born on July 31, 1988, in Georgetown, South Carolina, Kelly’s weathered voice and tattered...
- Posted June 9, 2025
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Cody Jinks Commands Railbird Festival 2025 with Outlaw Grit
Cody Jinks took the Limestone stage at Railbird Festival in Lexington, Kentucky, on June 1, 2025, like a storm rolling across the plains. Born on August 18, 1980, in Fort Worth, Texas, Jinks’ gravelly voice and weathered...
- Posted June 9, 2025
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Shaboozey Steals the Show at Railbird Festival 2025
Shaboozey strode onto the Limestone stage at Railbird Festival in Lexington, Kentucky, on June 1, 2025, like a supernova igniting the night. Born Collins Obinna Chibueze on May 9, 1995, in Fairfax, Virginia, this genre-bending artist fused...
- Posted June 9, 2025
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Red Clay Strays Ignite Railbird Festival 2025 with Southern Soul
The Red Clay Strays stormed the Burl stage at Railbird Festival in Lexington, Kentucky, on May 31, 2025, with a swagger that felt like a summer revival. Hailing from Mobile, Alabama, this quintet, led by Brandon Coleman’s...
- Posted June 9, 2025
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Wyatt Flores Brings Raw Heart to Railbird Festival 2025
Wyatt Flores took the Limestone stage at Railbird Festival in Lexington, Kentucky, on May 31, 2025, with a presence bigger than his 23 years. Born on June 27, 2001, in Stillwater, Oklahoma, Flores carried the weight of...
- Posted June 9, 2025
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Sierra Ferrell’s Spellbinding Set at Railbird Festival 2025
Sierra Ferrell stepped onto the Limestone stage at Railbird Festival in Lexington, Kentucky, on May 31, 2025, like a time-traveler from a bygone era. Her sequined dress caught the afternoon light, and her voice—clear, haunting, timeless—drew the...
- Posted June 9, 2025
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Maggie Antone: Sweetheart Spirit with a Rebel’s Edge
At 12:15 p.m. on the Big River stage, Maggie Antone sashayed out, her Dolly Parton-esque voice and fiery charm captivating a packed crowd. Her vibe: cute, sexy, and twangy, with a bold toast (“Here’s to the ones...
- Posted May 3, 2025
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Vincent Mason: Humble Hits for a Young Crowd
At 1:00 p.m. on the Pony Up stage, Vincent Mason faced a sea of young fans, his humility as captivating as his songs. With a large crowd, his surprise at the turnout, and two apologies for his...
- Posted May 3, 2025
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Waylon Wyatt: A Teen Prodigy’s Joyful Reign
At 12:15 p.m. on the Showdeo stage, 18-year-old Waylon Wyatt strode out, his infectious joy igniting San Gabriel Park. The crowd was captured by his essence: positive, hopeful songs sung in soft tones with vibrant bursts, a...
- Posted May 3, 2025






















