Introducing the Greater Owensboro Music Commission
The Greater Owensboro Music Commission is a new initiative aimed at cultivating and advancing the region’s ever-growing music community. A key priority for the commission includes conducting an Owensboro Music Census to better understand and strengthen the local music ecosystem and to broaden engagement and performance opportunities.


  • Steve Johnson, Facilitator, Bluegrass Music (Capital) Initiative
  • Candance Brake and Ashtin Warren, Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce
  • Jared Reviett, Greater Owensboro Chamber Young Professionals (CYP)
  • Brad Davis, Greater Owensboro Economic Development Corporation
  • Tim Ross, City of Owensboro
  • Mark Calitri, Visit Owensboro
  • Scott Napier, Higher Education/OCTC Music
  • Adam Engelhardt, Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame
  • Andy Brasher, Owensboro Music Venue (Brasher’s Lil’ Nashville)
  • Heath and Molly Eric, Music Promoters (The Eric Group)
  • Gwyn Payne, Owensboro Symphony Orchestra
  • Rick Faris, Musician/Artist (Faris Guitar and Kentucky Guitar Works)
  • Chris Patterson, Executive Director, Riverpark Center
  • Christian Potts, Oddball Creative, Wally Opus Records


News about the Music Commission
The Owensboro Times
: Greater Owensboro Music Commission launches to strengthen region’s musical identity

44 News: Greater Owensboro Music Commission launches to propel region as a global music hub