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