Beyond The Music
Ketch's creativity doesn’t stop at the edge of a song. In projects that span stage, screen, and the page, he continues to explore new ways to tell stories and connect with audiences. Whether entertaining, educating, or sparking reflection, his work invites people in — always rooted in curiosity, craft, and a desire to make something meaningful.
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Louder Than Guns
“Louder Than Guns” is a powerful documentary that follows Ketch, radio journalist David Greene, and filmmaker Doug Pray as they traverse rural and urban communities during Old Crow’s tour to spark heartfelt, respectful conversations about gun violence and gun rights across America. Produced by Secor, Greene, and Pray, the film uses the unifying power of music and real-life dialogue to bridge stark cultural and political divides in pursuit of meaningful reform.
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Hartland Hootenanny
Hartland Hootenanny, which was created in 2020 is best described as a rollicking old-time all-American barn dance overflowing with heart, humor, and the glitterati of roots music. Each of the 30 episodes was written and hosted by Ketch Secor with bandmates collaborating both behind-the-scenes and on camera. Throughout the series Secor masterfully weaves together zany storytelling, joyful nostalgia, and heartwarming tributes - all while cleverly addressing the difficult realities of the moment. Regular segments included “All My Tales Are Tall” monologues (which run the emotional gamut from roll-on-the-floor funny to piercingly thought-provoking); hilarious green-screen skits; authentic letters from viewers (“Pan American Mailbag”); the fiddle-driven “Socially Distanced Square Dance;” and, of course, lots of music from both Old Crow Medicine Show and an impressive list of twenty-nine special guests. During a time when isolation and loneliness were prevalent themes, Hartland Hootenanny provided much needed optimism, levity and sense of connectivity.
Lorraine
Lorraine, written by Ketch and beautifully illustrated by Higgins Bond, is a lyrical children’s picture book published by Sourcebooks that tells the heartwarming tale of a young girl and her grandfather who use music to weather a storm and overcome adversity.
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NPR, TENNESEEAN, NASHVILLE LIBRARY
Hooten Holler
“Hooten Holler” is a honky-tonk musical fable created by Ketch and Critter Fuqua that premiered at the Appalachian Festival of Plays & Playwrights at the Barter Theatre in Virginia.
