Mic Drop Reviews

Mic Drop Reviews I am a grassroots Photographer/Videographer/Reviewer of Live music events! Dedicated Photographer Loving life and music
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My name is Michael West and I am a 2025 and 2026 Josie Music Award Nominee for Photographer of the year and 2026 Lexington Music Award Nominee for Music Company of the year!

As some of you can tell I have been taking a little break from the scene for a moment to kinda just recharge my bones fo...
08/25/2026

As some of you can tell I have been taking a little break from the scene for a moment to kinda just recharge my bones for a little bit as I have been going non stop for over two years without no break at all...LOL!! It has been one heck of a ride and feels like I been everywhere and them some and I have met so many people along the way!! But sometimes we got to step back and breath for a moment and take a look around and just indulge in the enjoyment of doing absolutely nothing and that is exactly what I been doing for the past month and a half! ;) But even so, I been getting a little bored as I plan my comeback month of September and October to finish off The Festival season and then get back to the club scene which is my favorite places to be!! But hey, here is a little stuff I been working on, some faces from my 2026 Journey all in Black and White!! Black and White is some of my most favorite kind of work, I always feel it tells a bigger story about a photo and also intensifies emotion and a moment captured in time forever!! I am not gonna name all these artists, I will let you guys do that but who knows, maybe one day pictures such as these can make into The Kentucky Music Hall of Fame!!....LOL!! ;) I can dream man!!!! 😉....... But this here is why I do it, to tell a story within each photo I take and these are some of my best Black and White portraits from the 2026 season so far!! But yeah, that is what I have been up to......... be looking for me in the next couple months as Mic Drop Reviews will be hitting Cowdays in Greensburg Kentucky, The Casey County Apple Festival in Liberty Kentucky and The Moonlight Festival in Somerset Kentucky among other small stops in between before the cold weather gets us!!....LOL!! If you see me say hey!!! I hope you guys like my work with this set of pictures, One day I am gonna write a book of my experience of being an event Photographer and a Music Reviewer and my book would be having pictures like this all through it!!! Again, I can dream!! ;) LOL!!

08/25/2026

Hey, if you're looking for some real fun this Saturday, August 29th, head over to Raywick, Kentucky for the 2026 Hempstock Music Festival! I’m heartbroken I won’t be able to make it this year. Hempstock was one of the very first festivals that took a chance on me when nobody else would. They opened a door that led to so many others, and I’ll always be grateful for that. Covering their event has been an absolute honor. I also have to give a huge shoutout to my friend Miss Layla Spring — she’s headlining Hempstock for the first time this year, and that’s a big deal! Just like the festival itself, Layla was one of the first artists who believed in me. She let me shoot endless photos at her shows and gave me my first real shot. I’ll never forget the many people and festivals who helped me when I was just a nobody trying to break into the scene, I truly have been blessed. If you’re looking for a great time with awesome music, good food, vendors, and that true Kentucky backwoods vibe, come out to The Hempstock Music Festival this Saturday August 29th. It’s a special little festival with a heart of its own. You won’t regret it! ❤️ Tell Them Mic Drop Reviews Sent You! ;)

Well this ain't good man, I was planned to be at The Live in Liberty Music Jam tonight but I kinda got myself in a situa...
08/14/2026

Well this ain't good man, I was planned to be at The Live in Liberty Music Jam tonight but I kinda got myself in a situation..... a nail in my tire! My deepest apologies to all but I am here to say I wouldn't be expecting me tonight...... Now you know 😬

Man I hate doing this cause I am usually not about numbers or any of that nonsense when it comes to Mic Drop Reviews but...
08/11/2026

Man I hate doing this cause I am usually not about numbers or any of that nonsense when it comes to Mic Drop Reviews but I am trying to get more seen out there in Facebook land and this thing sometimes keeps my stuff from your eyes and it is frustrating me to the bone!...LOL! What I need is any Band I have Reviewed and any Venue I have worked with to come to my page and just leave a simple review of what Mic Drops has done for you or what Mic Drop Reviews Means to you! Make it personal and speak from your heart!! Doing so will help my Algorithms flow a little more smooth and get more eyes on the work I do for the scene!! That is all I need my friends! Thank you in advance for taking the time out of your day to write a line in the Reviews Section of my page!!!! You guys are are awesome and I thank you for always coming through for me!! Without you I am nothing....... Remember that!!! I Love You All and Thank You So Much!!!

07/23/2026

Hey everyone,
As most of you know, Mic Drop Reviews has never charged a single artist, festival, or venue for my work. For the past couple of years it’s been an absolute honor to serve this scene. The truth is, I’ve been keeping this alive mostly out of my own pocket. There have been nights I’ve gone without meals just to make sure I could keep showing up, taking photos, filming, and writing reviews — because this has truly been a lifelong dream of mine. But I need your help. Gas prices are brutal, my truck drinks fuel like it’s water, and I’m honestly struggling to even get to the shows that need coverage. If you’ve ever enjoyed my photos, videos, or reviews, and you can spare anything at all, it would mean the world to me. Every dollar helps me get to more shows and also goes toward better gear so I can keep bringing you higher-quality content. I still don’t make a dime doing this. I do it because I love it and I believe in the artists — just like many of you. If you believe in what I’m doing, please consider chipping in to help keep Mic Drop Reviews alive. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I can’t wait to see you out there on the road, still chasing the music and shining a light on the bands that deserve it.
Much love ❤️
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How do you even begin to write about The Creekers? These Kentucky treasures have grown so far, so fast, that no review c...
07/20/2026

How do you even begin to write about The Creekers? These Kentucky treasures have grown so far, so fast, that no review could ever fully capture just how special this group of God-given talent truly is—not just to us in Kentucky, but to music fans everywhere right now. I’ve been following The Creekers for a long while. I still remember those early days when the crowds were small and intimate. Watching them explode into the massive, mind-blowing audiences they draw today has been pure joy—and I’m pretty sure it took even them by surprise! I was thrilled when the Master Musicians Festival announced they were coming back for a second year in a row—this time as headliners. It was worth every minute of waiting. The energy that night was electric. You could feel the Kentucky pride radiating from the crowd. Everyone was overjoyed to have “our band” back home after all their success, singing along like family. If you’ve been paying attention, you know they just lit up Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado—one of the most iconic stages on the planet. As someone born in Colorado, I know exactly how huge that stage is and what it means to be able to play there. To see our Eastern Kentucky family grace those legendary rocks and hold their own with thousands in awe was nothing short of amazing. They absolutely blew that historic venue away. The Creekers are the real deal: a lively six-piece band straight out of Leslie County. They take the sacred bluegrass sound Kentucky holds so dear and make it fresh—blending it with country heart, pop energy, and their own irresistible spice and fun. They call it “not your papaw’s bluegrass,” and it shows. You don’t have to be a bluegrass fan to fall in love with them. Their music just makes you happy. Pure and simple. From their breakout viral smash “Tennessee” that took over the charts to their recent major label signing, these kids are putting Kentucky on the national map in a big way. And they’re only getting started. If you haven’t heard of The Creekers yet, stop what you’re doing and fix that right now. Stream their music, learn their story, and most importantly—go see them live. One show and you’ll be hooked forever. They bring joy to everyone’s hearts, whether you’re in a small holler or a packed amphitheater. The Creekers are everybody’s band. They make us all proud. I adore everything about them and everything they stand for. I’m a Creeker for life, baby! ❤️❤️❤️

07/20/2026

The Creekers: Performing at The Master Musicians Festival, July 17th 2026

07/20/2026

Mama Said String Band: Performing at The Master Musicians Festival, July 17th 2026

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