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Violet and the Newsroom
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Acoustic folk string band | KY, USA

Violet on fiddle, @anabelrose.bsky.social on bass + guitar, and @claywallace.bsky.social on mountain dulcimer + mandolin

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It would be nice to see you this week! Catch us Serendipity Public House in Midway Thursday evening (no cover) and at the Appa-Latch-Un Hippy Festival at the Bell County Fairgrounds ($2 admission for a full-day festival)!
Anabel pouts with her arms crosses in front of a sign of Uncle Sam with the printed text "I WANT YOU TO TRY THIS" and a chalkboard underneath. Handwritten chalk says "Being Nice." Thurs Sept 10 6-8 @ Serendipity Midway Sat Sept 12 5-6 Appa-Latch-Un Hippy Festival Bell County Fairgrounds
September 9, 2026 at 11:28 AM
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upcoming sticker design courtesy of Violet's dad, Scott Updike (Goldenrod Tattoo, Lexington, KY)
Traditional art, stylized like an American traditional color tattoo. A bouquet of flowers is held within a newspaper cone. The flowers are roses, violets, and goldenrod. The newspaper is titled "VIOLET & THE NEWSROOM" and is tied with twine tied in a bow. The art is on a white piece of paper placed atop concrete.
September 3, 2026 at 11:47 AM
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THIS WEEKEND
Poster for a music show. Garish colors (saturated blue and pink-ish orange). Background is a picture of the front of Mortimer Bibb's Irish Pub in Frankfort, but it's mostly obscured by text: "FRIDAY 9/4 @ BIBB'S PUB: 8:00 TYLER DAWSON AND THE MINT JULEPS 9:00 VIOLET AND THE NEWSROOM
September 3, 2026 at 1:11 AM
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THIS WEEKEND
The three members of Violet and the Newsroom sit side-by-side on an oversized wooden chair made of red, white, and blue slats. They all smile. Text reads: VIOLET AND THE NEWSROOM FRI 7/10 The Kentucky Hug Bourbon Bar, Frankfort, 7-10 PM SAT 7/11 Mortimer Bibb's Public House, Frankfort, 7-10 PM SUN 7/12 Berea Craft Festival, 1-3 PM
July 6, 2026 at 5:22 PM
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Frankfort really nailed it by calling this festival Liberty Haller
Liberty Haller flyer for music festival in Frankfort
July 3, 2026 at 3:17 PM
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The three of us spent last week at Cowan Creek Mountain Music School. Anabel was on hand for emergency instrument repair under the tutelage of our friend Jim Webb, while Violet and Clay were TAs – Violet for Linda Jean Stokley’s singing class, and Clay for Matthew Carter’s mandolin class.
Downstream of Cowan Creek
Hello, Clay here! Anabel, Violet, and I spent last week at Cowan Creek Mountain Music School. Anabel was on hand for emergency instrument repair under the tutelage of our friend Jim Webb, while Vio…
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July 2, 2026 at 12:49 AM
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3 FREE shows coming up!

Thursday @ Serendipity Public House in Midway from 6-8

Friday @ Liberty Hall-er in Frankfort. All-day event w/ fantastic musicians across 2 stages, including our friends The Local Honeys and Nat and Jeri! VatN plays from 3-4.

Saturday @ West Sixth Farm from 6:30-8:30
Picture with hand-drawn text over it. Image is of Anabel standing at an overlook with her hands on a pair of stationary binoculars. She looks over the top of the binoculars at Black Mountain in the distance. Text over image reads: VIOLET & THE NEWSROOM UPCOMING WEEKEND SHOWS: THURSDAY JULY 2 SERENDIPITY PUBLIC HOUSE MIDWAY, KY 6-8; FRIDAY JULY 3 LIBERTY HALL-ER FRANKFORT, KY; SATURDAY JULY 4 WEST SIXTH FARM FRANKLIN COUNTY, KY 6:30-8:30
June 29, 2026 at 3:08 AM
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Delayed start at Sig Luscher today due to rain. We'll be kicking off indoors shortly!
May 17, 2026 at 12:11 AM
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Violet and the Newsroom will be playing this weekend at:

The Beattyville Appalachian Memories Festival at Beattyville Town Square (Friday)

Sig Luscher Brewery (Saturday)

The Wildwood Faire at Talon Winery (Sunday)

See you soon!

Photo credit Blake Larson
Mid shot from front-side angle of Violet and the Newsroom. All three are in profile, with Clay playing the mandolin, Violet singing while playing the fiddle, and Anabel on bass. White handwritten text is over the image: THIS WEEKEND: FRIDAY MAY 15 BEATTYVILLE 5 PM SATURDAY MAY 16 FRANKFORT 7:30 PM SUNDAY MAY 17 LEXINGTON 3:15 PM
May 14, 2026 at 12:36 AM
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Subvert @subvert.fm, the member-owned music cooperative, is officially launched! Go to subvert.fm/newsroomband to listen to our first track, and stay tuned for more (soon!)
Social image with purple background. Image in center is tintype black-and-white photo of Violet and the Newsroom - Anabel standing with bass, Clay sitting with dulcimer, and Violet standing with fiddle. Text above image reads "SUBVERT IS NOW LIVE - VIOLET AND THE NEWSROOM IS A CO-OWNER OF SUBVERT" text below image reads "subvert.fm/newsroomband"
May 12, 2026 at 10:11 PM
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Subvert launches on Tuesday 12 May. We are now just days away.

If you are a Member of Subvert, check your email for more details on how we will launch together next week.

Not a member yet? These are the final days to join as a Founding Member of Subvert.

Join the co-op at subvert.fm
May 8, 2026 at 11:17 AM
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Subvert is a co-op owned and controlled by over 20,000 members. Co-op members are all co-owners. Artists and labels join free. Supporters join for life, once.

Co-op membership is not required to listen and purchase music on Subvert.

Join today at subvert.fm
April 26, 2026 at 11:48 AM
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Our first studio demo is now LIVE! Free to stream and download on artist-owned co-op platform @subvert.fm - with more to come!
Tintype photo of the three members of Violet and the Newsroom. Anabel stands with an upright bass, Clay sits with a mountain dulcimer, and Violet stands with a fiddle. Anabel and Clay look directly at the camera with reserved, neutral expressions. Violet wears a neutral expression, but looks at her bandmates rather than the camera. Text at the top of the image reads "Violet and the Newsroom The Cuckoo / Ain't No Grave"
May 10, 2026 at 12:06 AM
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CONGRATULATIONS, VIOLET! 💙💛
Violet wears a graduation cap and gown and shakes hands with MSU president Jay Morgan at 2026 Spring Commencement.
May 9, 2026 at 7:02 PM
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Friday show!! Also, a slight schedule change - VatN will play from 6-6:30, and Jimmy, Peyton, and Alanabeth will play from 7:30-8.

Whole concert will air live on WMMT (88.7 Whitesburg, or stream it on wmmt.org)!
Concert poster. Orange background with a green strip at the bottom with the Martin County Tourism logo. Poster reads: Stidham Old Time Spring Concert Friday, April 17 6:00-6:30 Jimmy Webb, Peyton Byrns & Alanabeth Duncan 6:45-7:15 John Harrod 7:30-8:00 Violet and the Newsroom 8:15-8:45 Lafferty Brothers 9:00-9:30 Kill Devil Hillbillies FREE ADMISSION! Donations support the Stidham Old Time Music Association.
April 17, 2026 at 2:29 AM
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Event poster. Solid red background with text ringed by a border of whimsical vintage illustrations of bugs, critters, foliage, and fairies. Text reads: HOLLOW HAVEN BAZAAR PRESENTS: WILDWOOD FAIRE A woodland gathering for Ren Faire & Fantasy lovers 50+Vendors | Live music & performances I Axe throwing | Faerie scavenger hunt | Face Painting | Food trucks & more MAY 17" 2026 TALON WINERY & VINEYARDS 7086 TATES CREEK RD LEXINGTON $8 entry 10 & under free FAMILY & DOG FRIENDLY COSTUMES ENCOURAGED
April 3, 2026 at 12:12 PM
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Recording at the KCTM studio for Violet's senior capstone album. 💜

Photos by John Flavell
Foreground: Back of Anabel's head and shoulder as she holds an upright bass. Background: Violet stands, singing and playing the fiddle into a microphone in a music recording studio. Photo by John Flavell Foreground: Back of Clay's head. He's turned to watch Violet. Background: Violet stands and plays the fiddle. Photo by John Flavell
April 3, 2026 at 9:18 AM
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Next show: Friday, March 6 with our friends Odonian Dream and Cedar Girl at girlsgirlsgirls Burritos in Lexington.
show poster. background reads GIRLS GIRLS GIRLS in pink neon over an ivy lattice. concert info in white letters: VIOLET AND THE NEWSROOM ODONIAN DREAM CEDAR GIRL $10 COVER OLD-TIME FIDDLE & COUNTRY | FOLK PUNK | EMO FOLK MARCH 6, 2026 DOORS AT 7 / SHOW AT 8 @ GIRLSGIRLSGIRLS BURRITOS
February 14, 2026 at 8:12 PM
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James E. Webb's obituary, written by musician Phill Barnett. Webb's influence has touched generations of Kentucky musicians, including us.
Tomahawk icon James E. Webb passes away at 81
James E Webb's legacy as a luthier and educator echoes through the local music scene. Read his remarkable story.
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February 13, 2026 at 7:44 PM
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TONIGHT at girlsgirlsgirls Burritos

THE UNFLINCHING at 9:00
CEDAR GIRL at 10:00
VIOLET AND THE NEWSROOM at 11:00
neon sign with pink letters reading GIRLS GIRLS GIRLS chalkboard wall. says: LIVE MUSIC CEDAR GIRL THE UNFLINCHING VIOLET AND THE NEWSROOM (newsroom.band)
January 4, 2026 at 1:55 AM
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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Thanks for making this year a special one - we're so grateful for you. ❤️🎄
Silent Night
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December 25, 2025 at 12:47 AM
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we lied x2! unfortunately, this performance has been canceled due to (minor) injury. we'll be back and at 'em in january!
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we lied! one last show before the year's out! catch us in tomahawk, our favorite place to fiddle around!
yellow orange gradient overlays a background showing a wall of banjos on display behind a counter. text reads: VIOLET AND THE NEWSROOM DECEMBER 27 SATURDAY 5 PM, JAMES WEBB MUSICAL REPAIR AND SALES 1213 MILO RD, TOMAHAWK, KY 41262 OLD TIME FIDDLE + ACOUSTIC FOLK + ORIGINALS
December 24, 2025 at 10:31 PM
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we lied! one last show before the year's out! catch us in tomahawk, our favorite place to fiddle around!
yellow orange gradient overlays a background showing a wall of banjos on display behind a counter. text reads: VIOLET AND THE NEWSROOM DECEMBER 27 SATURDAY 5 PM, JAMES WEBB MUSICAL REPAIR AND SALES 1213 MILO RD, TOMAHAWK, KY 41262 OLD TIME FIDDLE + ACOUSTIC FOLK + ORIGINALS
December 20, 2025 at 12:38 AM
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This Saturday! Two acts, four sets, no cover! Come party?
December 11, 2025 at 10:31 PM
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Thanks to everybody who came out to Tunes for Toys last night. It was a dream come true to get to play at The Burl - see you next time!! 😘
Violet and the Newsroom playing at The Burl. Three performers onstage: Clay, left, sitting on a high chair with a dulcimer in his lap, Violet, middle, standing with a fiddle, and Anabel, right, playing an upright bass. The stage is has instruments for other performers on it, including electric guitars and drumsets. The wall behind them is vertical slats of wood, with a central stained glass window lit from behind. The stained glass is a tree with knotty roots wider than its leaves ringed by a double-headed snake.
November 27, 2025 at 12:11 PM