Hurley Ridge

"HURLEYRIGINALS is hauntingly authentic & original mountain bluegrass music from the actual hills of Kentucky and should be experienced."
- Gracie Muldoon, Worldwide Bluegrass

The Frankfort Arts Showcase IX will be held Saturday, March 5th, 2005 at 8:00PM, 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 recieve 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, including 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).
- The State Journal, Frankfort, KY

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), Glenn Hurley (mandolin, guitar, and vocals), and Kent Hurley (banjo, vocals, and guitar0. "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 interesting pieces are original numbers like "Hook, Line and Sinker," "I Cry," and "A Kiss Before You Leave."

- Bluegrass Unlimited

"For the last three years I have watched Hurley Ridge grow into the band 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 peopole my friends, and their music gets better each day. I wish them the best in this and future endeavors." - Uncle Dave Kiser, Blue Yodel #9

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

Kim Tribble,
Bluegrass Union Promotions and Red Barn Radio Correspondent - Bluegrass Union Promotions

"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.

Paul D. Williams
Germ Free Music - Paul D. Williams