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07/17/2026

07/17/2026

🏆 The Master Musicians Festival is proud to announce that Kirby Stephens has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 Master Musicians Festival Lifetime Achievement Award.

For more than three decades, Kirby has helped shape the visual identity of MMF through the work of KSD Kinetic Strategic Design. From the very first festival poster in 1994 to brochures, stage banners, advertisements, and the festival website, his creativity and dedication have helped tell the story of Master Musicians Festival for generations.

This recognition celebrates not only an extraordinary career in graphic design, but also a lifetime of investing in the arts, strengthening our community, and helping others share their stories. As Executive Director Tiffany Finley shared the news, Kirby's first response was, "Can this be for the studio... not just me?" A reflection of the humility and generosity that have defined his career.

Congratulations, Kirby, on this well deserved honor. Thank you for the lasting impact you've made on MMF, Somerset, and the countless organizations and people you've served through your work.

Read the full story here:
https://mastermusiciansfestival.org/kirby-stephens-to-receive-the-2026-mmf-lifetime-achievement-award/

Master Musicians Festival
🎟️ July 17-18, 2026
📍 Somerset, Kentucky

MMF33 is presented by See Somerset, Lake Cumberland Tourism-Somerset-Pulaski County CVB, and DEG Live.

Get tickets at mastermusiciansfestival.org

07/17/2026

The PVAP team is set and ready for the 33rd annual Master Musicians Festival that starts tomorrow. Thank you to PVAP LD Artie Karnes for this photo.
https://www.facebook.com/mastermusicfest

07/15/2026

07/15/2026

DEGLive and the PVAP team loaded in our 8 post Thomas roof structure yesterday for the 33rd annual Master Musicians Festival in Somerset, KY, today is production load in day. Come and join us and our good friends at this great festival this weekend. Visit the MMF page for more details and Line-up. https://www.facebook.com/mastermusicfest

We hope to see you there.

06/17/2026

06/15/2026

🎵🔍 TREBLE’S MMF SCAVENGER HUNT IS COMING TO DOWNTOWN SOMERSET! 🔍🎵 Think you’ve got what it takes to track down Treble’s hidden treasures?

Join us on Thursday, June 11 as we kick off Master Musicians Festival weekend with our first-ever Treble’s MMF Scavenger Hunt!

🕕 All 8 clues will be posted at 6:00 PM.
🏃 The hunt runs from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM.
🏆 One winner per clue.

Prizes include:
🎟️ GA Weekend Passes
⭐ VIP Weekend Passes
💚 Limited Edition Treble Plushies
🛍️ MMF Merch Credit

HOW TO WIN:
✅ Solve a clue and find the hidden prize card.
✅ Bring the prize card to Treble at Fountain Square before 8:00 PM.
✅ Take a photo with Treble.
✅ Post your photo on social media and tag
✅ Turn in your prize card to officially claim your prize.

⚠️ Important Rules:
• One winner per clue.
• One prize per person.
• Prize cards must be brought to Treble by 8:00 PM to be valid.
• Any prizes not claimed by 8:00 PM will expire.

When the hunt is over, keep the fun going at our MMF Kick-Off Party at The Tipsy Toad on Fountain Square in Downtown Somerset!

🎶 Live Music
🍔 Food Available for Purchase
💚 Limited Edition Treble Plushies Available for Purchase ($25)
🎉 Festival Fun with Friends

Get ready to explore downtown, solve clues, and help Treble celebrate the start of MMF season!

Treble’s MMF Scavenger Hunt is presented by The Buchanan Estate

MMF33 is presented by See Somerset, Lake Cumberland Tourism-Somerset-Pulaski County CVB, and DEG Live.

Tickets to the 33rd Annual Master Musicians Festival are for sale at mastermusiciansfestival.org

06/15/2026

From the first note to the last encore, Deeohgee delivers the kind of rock and roll that refuses to sit still. Blending roots, blues, country, and pure electric swagger, this Nashville trio is bringing their high-energy, live show to the Master Musicians Festival stage this July.

DeeOhGee isn’t just a band—it’s a high-octane boots-on-the-ground celebration of everything loud, soulful, and brazenly real. A rowdy blend of rock ’n’ roll, bluesy swagger, and cosmic country charm, they bring a visceral energy that feels like slipping into your favorite worn-in boots after a wild night out.

Think Waylon Jennings meets The Rolling Stones, jamming in a sweaty van barreling down the backroads of Americana. At their core, DeeOhGee is all about grit, fun, and unfiltered connection. Their live shows are sweaty, no-frills, and bursting with raw energy—no backing tracks, no pretense, just three musical brothers improvising and weaving stories on the fly, with a little help from their four-legged mascot, Darlin the dog.

DeeOhGee takes the golden threads of roots music and spins them into something fresh, fierce, and unapologetically their own. Their vibe is sharp-dressed swagger meets playful sincerity, blending tongue-in-cheek humor with a sound that moves seamlessly from 60s swinging London to psychedelic Appalachian grooves.

Dylan Whitlow (vocals, bass, guitar), Zack Murphy (drums, percussion, vocals), and Matthew Paige (guitar, vocals, harmonica) form a powerhouse trio, each bringing their own unique energy to the mix. Together, they weave blues, rock, and country into a genre-defying sonic experience that pushes boundaries while staying true to their roots.

Catch DeOhGee on the Citizens National Bank Second Stage >>> Saturday, July 18 at 8:50 p.m.

MMF33 is presented by See Somerset, Lake Cumberland Tourism-Somerset-Pulaski County CVB, and DEG Live.

🎟 Weekend passes and daily tickets on sale now at mastermusiciansfestival.org