Hurley Ridge: Press

The Frankfort Arts Showcase IX will be held Saturday, March 5, 2005 at 8:00 PM, at Kentucky State University's Bradford Hall. The showcase is an evening of music and entertainment presenting the area's performing and visual artists. It is presented by the Frankfort Arts Foundation whose mission is to promote cultural enrichment through artistic and educational endeavors. This event is part of the FAF's "Celebrate The Arts" season series.

The five performing artists or artist groups chosen... will receive Frankfort Arts Showcase IX Performing Arts Grant Awards...

Hurley Ridge performs original and traditional Bluegrass Music blending a variety of musical styles. This family group of two brothers, Glenn and Kent Hurley, and a sister, Amy, started out in rural Jackson County. Their mother and father took them to family reunions where they would listen to old time music. They now perform all around the state to much success, indluding appearances at the Old Joe Clark Bluegrass Festival in Renfro Valley.

Their musical styles have been influenced by '70's and '80's rock, African American music, southern gospel, in addition to country and Bluegrass music. Amy plays bass, Glenn plays mandolin and guitar, and Kent plays banjo and guitar. They will perform two original compositions: "Patches of Light" and "Hook, Line and Sinker" and "I Wanna Be Ready" (traditional a capella).

"Heartfelt songwriting that rings true with authenticity from the light-hearted and amusing, "Hook, Line and Sinker" to the heartbreaking "I Cry" and everything in between. You'll find it here.

"For the last three years I have watched Hurley Ridge grow into the band that they are now. The family harmonies are hard to beat and you will hear their cd on my radio show. I am proud to call these people my friends, and their music gets better each day. I wish them the best in this and future endeavors."

"From traditional bluegrass and bluegrass gospel to original tunes, this trio brings soulful harmonies and sweet sounds to the listener's ear"

HURLEY RIDGE—LOST TRACK OF TIME [September 2005 Issue]
No Label, No Number


Hurley Ridge is a brother and sister trio consisting of Amy Hurley (bass and vocals), Glen Hurley (mandolin, guitar, and vocals), and Kent Hurley (banjo, vocals, and guitar). "Lost Track Of Time" is a 14-song assortment comprised mostly of original material composed by Glen and Kent. Each member of the group steps forward to share the lead vocals which imparts a significant degree of variety to the proceedings. While there are the expected obligatory pieces like "Little Cabin Home On The Hill" and "Will The Circle Be Unbroken," the more interested pieces are original numbers like "Hook, Line And Sinker," "I Cry," and "A Kiss Before You Leave." While the vocals do exhibit a harsh quality, "Lost Track Of Time" contains a certain charm that should appeal to anyone familiar with the music of Hurley Ridge. (Hurley Ridge, 118 Desha Rd. # 4, Lexington, KY 40502, www.hurleyridge.com.)