Testimonials

“The Mountain Grrl Experience yesterday was unbelievable. There ain’t a thing that can compare to an an Appalachian Woman. Strength, power, and love filled every room in the building last night.” …Chelsea Nolan

“I really did enjoy the whole day!! I'd never been to Pikeville before, such a cute city! I had a blast”

“You have no idea what you have done for me…for all of us women in Eastern Kentucky through Mountain Grrl,…but I have a feeling you absolutely do.”

“You lit a fire from smoke and ashes, girl. Thank you.”

“We MUST do this again…These kids won't forget this.”

“ It was my first experience of an all female bluegrass band. And it was life changing. I am inspired to learn an instrument”

“You did a fantastic job with all the different events and speakers. Our family learned a lot. Your region is beautiful and we hope you do it again. We can’t wait to come and explore more and learn more rich history.”

“I’m just so excited about what you all are doing.”

“Giving people a place and a voice, an option and an opportunity to shine.” —Robin Irwin, Executive Director of the APP theater

“Having kids and folks out dancing, having everybody out here from the age of 1 to 90 is just so amazing to me. All together and having a good time and dancing and playing music together. That’s what you call community.”—-Abby the Spoon Lady

“I think that every town should consider having some female kind of workshops and events and things. I think it’s important. Definitely important.”