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Taylor Swift Night is held at Manchester Music Hall on April 1, 2023, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Gracie Moore | Staff

Mirrorballs and bejeweled outfits: Manchester Music Hall hosts enchanting ‘Taylor Swift Night’

Gracie Moore and Jennifer Sadler April 10, 2023

On Saturday, April 1, Lexington’s Taylor Swift fans crowded into Manchester Music Hall to scream her biggest hits and dance like they were 22.  “The Taylor Party” is a dance party hosted at music...

Four UK fraternities are participating in Music Madness on March 31 in Manchester Music Hall.

Music Madness raises money for Dance Blue

Morgan Smith March 29, 2017

Good music has always had the power to bring people together, even UK’s Greek life. Four UK fraternities are partnering to host Music Madness, to benefit the University’s Dance Blue fund. Sigma Alpha...

The psychedelic music of the Chris Robinson Brotherhood will radiate throughout Manchester Music Hall on March 25. 

Chris Robinson fosters brotherhood in band

Matt Wickstrom March 19, 2017

Playing close to two hundred shows a year and constantly fine-tuning their craft since their inception in 2011, there’s not many bands more devoted to their artwork as the Chris Robinson Brotherhood.According...

Esmé Patterson will perform in Lexington on March 4 with Lucero at Manchester Music Hall.

Esmé Patterson breaks free on ‘We Were Wild’

Matt Wickstrom March 2, 2017

Wearing her emotions on her sleeve, Portland’s Esmé Patterson hopes to provide a pleasant distraction from the divisiveness invading everyday life, offering up a beacon of hope for all. Patterson associates...

Boston-based four-piece Lake Street Dive return to Lexington for the first time since October 2015 on Feb. 28 for a show at Manchester Music Hall.

‘Lake Street’ dives into Lexington

February 26, 2017

Molding together a wide array of influences including 60s pop, soul, r&b, motown and indie-rock, Boston’s Lake Street Dive has garnered a massive audience since it’s start in 2004, opening on tour...

Provided by Blackberry Smoke | Rob Blackman

Blackberry Smoke stay true to form on ‘Like an Arrow’

February 1, 2017

With nearly 17 years under their belts, the members of Blackberry Smoke have seen just about everything. According to guitarist Charlie Starr, even with most members of the group being well into their...

The Steeldrivers will perform on Feb. 3 at Manchester Music Hall with The Wooks and Eric Bolander.

Individuality key to ‘The Steeldrivers’ success

January 22, 2017

Most bands may crumble when a front man the caliber of Chris Stapleton departs for a solo venture. However, bluegrass veterans The Steeldrivers have thrived in Stapleton and founding guitarist Mike Henderson’s...

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Here Come The Mummies bring undead funk

Matt Wickstrom November 30, 2016

Rumor has it that they’re reincarnated Grammy-winning musicians, however the true identities of the mummified souls behind Here Come The Mummies may never be unveiled due to the decomposition that takes...

Kurt Vile and the Violators brought their warped, folk rock jams to Manchester Music Hall on Wednesdat, Aug. 24 in support for Vile’s most recent album "b’lieve I’m goin down…"

Kurt Vile and the Violators defy contemporary sound at Manchester Music Hall

Aayat Ali August 26, 2016

Kurt Vile and the Violators brought their warped, folk rock jams to Manchester Music Hall Wednesday, Aug. 24 in support for Vile’s most recent album "b’lieve I’m goin down…"Opening band The Sadies...

‘Jordan Belfort’ rappers look to build off newfound stardom

Aayat Ali April 5, 2016

features@kykernel.comWes Walker has been DJing for eight years and started BreakBeat Entertainment, which specialized in bar/bat mitzvahs and prom performances, with his middle school pal Dylan Rhodes...

Lexington Souers, Features Editor

The Market at 301 makes for a great Friday plan

Lexington Souers January 22, 2016

On a normal Friday night, there’s nothing better to do than visit the local vendors and artisans at The Market at 301. Part market, part eatery and always a good time, the event allows Lexingtonians...

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