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	CITY OF LEXINGTON Our hometown is a vibrant, fun and expanding community. Enjoy our regional horse farms, connect with the Kentucky Bourbon Trail and visit historic distilleries; explore the Country Music Highway, dine at our eclectic array of restaurants and cafes. We are surrounded by beautiful horse farms, we are the cross roads of America’s roots music and the gateway city to the Appalachian mountains. Learn more at www.visitlex.com
	AER AER is the reference class in acoustic amplification and is proud to be the official guitars amplifiers of the WoodSongs Old Time Radio Hour. Trusted by renowned artists such as Tommy Emmanuel and the Kruger Brothers, these amplifiers feature high-quality components, sophisticated circuit technology, and meticulous craftsmanship. Visit them online at www.aer-amps.com
	LYRIC THEATRE and Cultural Arts Center Between 1948 and 1963, the Lyric Theatre was a thriving entertainment centerpiece for Lexington. Originally built as a movie house, the Lyric quickly became a cultural icon. Everyone from BB King, Cab Calloway, Ray Charles, Count Basie, Louis Armstrong and many others performed in this grand venue. Completely upgraded and remodeled, the Lyric is the new home for WoodSongs. Located downtown at Third and Elm, across from the UK Medical Offices, with plenty of free parking in parking lots alongside the theatre. Visit their website: www.lexingtonlyric.com
	INSIGHT COMMUNICATIONS Insight is the Lexington region’s cable TV, telephone and internet provider. They provide the television production of our coast to coast TV broadcast on public television, and our multi-camera webcast. INSIGHT also provides the cyrstal clear sound of our WoodSongs Reservation Hotline. Call 859-514-1400 or Visit www.insightbb.com
	AMERICAN RECORDABLE MEDIA Our friends at American Recordable Media make it possible for WoodSongs to be delivered for broadcast to almost 500 radio stations around the world. They provide affordable Compact Disc AND DVD manufacturing, and much more. When it is time to release your new CD or DVD call AMERICAN RECORDABLE MEDIA today. Fast, affordable and nationwide. Call 1-800-598-8273 OR VISIT: www.AmericanRecordableMedia.com.
	WKYT/CBS 27 Our regional CBS network affiliate interviews a WoodSongs artist most Mondays during their LIVE "27 Afternoon" TV show. News, Weather, Features and WoodsSongs Artists. Tune in to our friends Bill and Barbara every Monday, 12:30-1PM on channel 27, Insight Cable channel 9. www.wkyt.com
	KET, KET-1, The Kentucky Channel Our statewide public television partner is KET, Kentucky Education Television. They air the WoodSongs TV broadcast statewide every Friday evening, plus help make our show available to public television stations, airing in over 50 million US-TV homes. www.ket.org
	HIGHBRIDGE SPRING WATER Kentucky's premier bottler of natural spring water. They send cases of refreshing water to WoodSongs to care for the artists who appear on the show. They also support the Troubadour Concert Series. Fresh, clean, natural and healthy! www.highbridgesprings.com
	BLUEGRASS HOSPITALITY ASSOCIATION This is the organization of many of Lexington’s fine hotels and motels, like the Clarion Hotel, the Hyatt Regency, the Marriot-Griffin Gate, the Hilton at Lexington Green, the Embassy Suites, the Ramada, the Lexington Downtown Hotel, the Crowne Plaza-Campbell House Inn and many others. They are all wonderful hotels and make our artists feel comfortable, rested and VERY welcomed to Lexington! www.bluegrasshospitality.org
	JONATHAN'S RESTAURANT Looking for an elegant place for lunch or dinner? Jonathan’s has an amazing menu, a stunning dinner and wine list and is run by the most popular chef in Kentucky (no, he's not related to Michael). They are at the Gratz Park Inn, located near downtown at 120 W 2nd St, Lexington, KY 40507. Call (859) 231-1777 or visit their website: www.jagp.info
	MARTIN GUITAR COMPANY They created Michael’s Martin 000-28s that he plays on WoodSongs. Handcrafting acoustic guitars for songwriters, bluegrass bands and musicians worldwide since 1833. Information on how Martin Guitar can build a guitar for you is available at your local music store or online at: www.martinguitar.com
	DEERING BANJO COMPANY The official banjo of the WOODSONGS OLD-TIME RADIO HOUR. Michael is a Deering artist and performs on their Deering made Vega long neck banjo. They also introduced the new WoodSongs Long Neck Banjo, modeled after the black banjo Michael plays on the show. If you have a hankerin’ to pick and grin, DEERING is one of the finest banjos made. Order yours today! Call 800- 845-7791 www.deeringbanjos.com
	D'ADDARIO STRINGS They make the best instrument strings on the planet. Michael Johnathon and the Hippy Chick Quartet use D'Addario strings exclusively on all their guitars, banjos, mandolins, bass and cellos. You can find high-quality, long-lasting D'Addario strings at most music stores or online: www.daddariostrings.com.
	NATASHA'S CAFE ** Is an avant-guard, artsy, European style cafe with a spectacular menu, great wines and beers, belly dancing, surprise theater, music and the worlds most unusual gift shop. You will usually find Michael and the WoodSongs artists hanging out here after the show enjoying a healthy salad and some organic wine. They are right across the street from the Kentucky Theater at 112 Esplanade Lexington, KY 40507. Call (859) 259-2754 or visit their website: www.beetnik.com
	BILLY'S HICKORY PIT BAR-B-Q ** One of several great resturants that provide meals for our hungry WoodSongs crew and artists. A good 'ol, hometown, southern-style country cafe. It's a great family place. 'nuff said! They are very close the the Kentucky Theater at 101 Cochran Rd, Lexington, KY 40502. Call them at (859) 269-9593 or visit their website: www.billysbarbq.com
	BELLINI’S FINE ITALIAN RESTURANTE ** Bellini’s is a premier fine-dining Italian Restaurant with a magnificient european bar. The main dining room is an intimate and romantic setting furnished with chandeliers, crisp white linens, fresh long stem red roses, and a collection of one-of-a-kind mirrors. They are right on Main Street and during the spring, summer and fall you will find their sidewalk cafe tables brimming with happy diners. Call then at (859) 388-9583 www.bellinis.us
	HEIL SOUND WoodSongs is proud to use Heil Microphones, the professional audio choice of professionals, and major TV and radio broadcasts worldwide, providing the rich warm sound of the music and instruments you hear on our show. Visit them at: www.heilsound.com
	INTELLITOUCH TUNERS Made by OnBoard reserch, this is a great line of Guitar, mandolin, cello and banjo tuners, the official tuner of the WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour. Find them in music stores everywhere or on the web at: www.tuners.com
	GIBSON MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Gibson is the official mandolin of the show. Every one from Sam Bush to Bob Dylan plays a Gibson instrument. www.gibson.com
	EMINENCE BASS The official bass instrument of the WOODSONGS OLD-TIME RADIO HOUR. That beautiful, sleek, handcrafted bass you often see onstage and in concert is called the EMINENCE. We selected this bass because of it's unique appearance but mostly for the incredible clarity of sound. www.gelbass.com
	SING OUT! MAGAZINE A media partner of the WOODSONGS OLD-TIME RADIO HOUR. They are America's oldest folk music journal, filled with songs, articles, album reviews and more . .. including a full-page ad for WOODSONGS. Find them at most bookestore magazine shelves or subscribe online. www.singout.org
	SPURGEON MANDOLIN STRAPS Hand-braided mandolin straps, crafted from high quality leather. Available in a variety of styles and colors. Spurgeon Mandolin straps are a fine addition to any mandolin. Phone: (865) 981-2837 Email: jeremys@mbiarch.com Website: www.spurgeonstraps.com
	AUDIO TECHNICA They are part of our needed arselnal of mics, providing the rich warm sound of the music and instruments you hearing on our show. Visit them at: www.audiotechnica.com
	GUMBO YA YA Gumbo Ya Ya Fast Casual Cajun Creole is locally owned & operated by Greg and Tressa Todd. Greg started his career in the Cajun restaurant business in 1989 as an assistant manager for New Orleans native Joe Vuskovich (Original founder of Jozo's Bayou Gumbo). Website: gumboyayaky.com
	LUNCH BOX Here at The Lunch Box we believe that our atmosphere brings back fond memories of The Lunchbox is Super!childhood and imagination. And so can eating the way Momma made it. But unlike Mom, we say, "It's okay to play with your food!" Website: thelunchboxlex.com
	SHORTY'S Shorty's The Urban Market is a New York Style Urban Downtown grocery store selling fresh seafood, fresh meats, fresh breads, and in house homemade salads. Website: shortysgrocery.com/
	THE JULEP CUP Behind the scenes, executive chef Lindsay Brooks, whose culinary style is at one with the concept of casual Southern hospitality, oversees the kitchen. Website: thejulepcup.com