Harper Fest is next weekend at Murray State's Lovett Auditorium with a second stage at Tap 216, an event celebrating Harper Guitars with local musicians and national acts. On Sounds Good, Tracy Ross speaks with organizers Stephen Keene (of Murr-Vegas Allstars) and luthier Jacob Harper.
Most of the musicians in the festival play Harper Guitars. Jacob Harper says he's been a luthier for about nine years, starting as a hobby.
Some of the featured acts in Lovett Auditorium are the Jaden Carlson Band, the John Sutton Band, Murr-Vegas Allstars, Alonzo Pennington and Red Ember.
The second stage from Noon to 3 p.m. at Tap 216 features Unleashed!!, Andre and the Giants, Sam Feinstein and The Positives.
Tickets at Ticketmaster and the CFSB Center
