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Eastern Kentucky native, Justin Ratcliff, is looking to continue expanding his reach within the Appalachian region & beyond.

Since releasing his debut album in early 2023, venues in Kentucky, Ohio, & Indiana have seen Justin bring his fervent style of songwriting to their stages. He draws inspiration from personal experience & has meaningful context behind the lyrics written. He has played in spaces such as:

  • The Burl - Lexington, KY

  • Alley on Main - Paintsville, KY

  • The Hideaway - Johnson City, TN

  • The Pump House - Greenup, KY

  • Al’s Bar - Lexington, KY

  • The Possum Saloon - Bright, IN

  • Maiden City Brewing - Cynthiana/Paris, KY

  • Tipsy Cow Bar - Georgetown, KY

  • The Train Station - Corbin, KY

  • Neon Nights - Nicholasville, KY

  • Frank-N-Steins - Portsmouth, OH

  • Old Habits on the River - Winchester, KY

  • Toad’s BARn & Grill - Stanton, KY

  • Dicey Riley’s - Frankfort, KY

  • Whitelocks - Aurora, IN

  • American Legions

  • Lions Club Events

  • Farmer’s Markets, Flea Markets, etc.

  • Festivals such as:

    • Festival of the Horse - Georgetown, KY

    • Kentucky Moto Fest - Clay City, KY

    • Snuggleween - Winchester, KY

    • Lazy Turtle Fest - McKee, KY

    • Homegrown Music & Arts Festival - Nicholasville, KY

    • 4:20 Riverstock - Williamsburg, KY

    • Raised on Blacktop Fest - Cynthiana, KY

    • In Bloom - Lucasville, OH

    • Fall Awakening - Nicholasville, KY

    • Old Fashioned Days - Greenup, KY

Justin has recorded promotional videos with:

  • Appalachia Untold

  • Dead Street Sessions

  • Behind The Barn Radio

  • Rodburn Hollow Sessions

Justin has participated in songwriter nights:

  • Bluegrass Barrel House Songwriter Series

  • Noah Smith’s Crooner Circus

  • Bourbon Trail Radio Songwriter Series

  • Skypieces Songwriter Series

  • Hooks & Lines Songwriter Spotlight

  • Sandy Hook Side Hustle Showcase

  • Riverbend Pub Songwriters Showcase

—> Solo acoustic (Justin Ratcliff) or full band (Rat & The Holler Cats).

  • $75/hr First 2 Hrs, $50/hr After. (solo)

    • Flexible rates local to Lexington//Ashland KY area.

    • Minimum $250 if 80mi+ from Lexington//Ashland KY.

    • *30-Day notice preferred for Full Band

  • Up to 4/hrs.

  • Can bring sound.