Kickin’ Country Grass performs live at library event

Pictured from left, are: Mike King, Tim Hazelbaker, Jessie Bush, Larry Fraley, Jackie Reeves and Johnny Royce.

On, the second Thursday of each month, the Fleming County Public Library host an evening of live music performed by talented musicians from Fleming and surrounding counties.

Since January the community has been entertained by such groups as Hazel Holler, Carl Day and Tammy Storey, the Hallelujah Hitchin’ Band, Beaty Mitchell, J.J. and Friends and Dulcimer music by The Hills of Kentucky.

The community room at the library is always filled to overflowing with each performance.

This past Thursday, Kickin’ Country Grass was the featured band and once again a huge crowd came out to hear a mix of country, bluegrass and gospel tunes.

As the evening got underway,Mike King welcomed the crowd and introduced the band.

“We appreciate ya’ll being here tonight, looks like we have a good crowd. I want to introduce the musicians that make up Kickin’ Country Grass, to your far right is Mr. Johnny Royce on lead guitar and vocals, Jackie Reeves, base guitar and vocals, on the banjo tonight is Larry Fraley, also on rhythm guitar is Jesse Bush, Tim Hazelbaker on Mandolin, and I’m Mike King, I also play rhythm guitar and sing. We hope ya’ll enjoy the music we’ve chosen for you tonight,” King said.

The band opened with a lively bluegrass tune then continued with some old favorites such as “Rollin’ in My Sweet Babies Arms,” “Man of Constant Sorrow,” “Worried Man Blues,” “Travlin’ The Highway Home,” and “Ain’t Gonna Be Treated This Way” just to name a few.

A special announcement was also made during the evening as Adult Services Librarian, Beverly Cooper, invited everyone to come out for a fun time during the first ever Karaoke Night at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 19 at the Fleming County Library.

With more request from the audience than time allowed, Kickin’ Country Grass closed the evening with “Stroll Over Heaven With You.”