Six‑String Travels — Fact Sheet

The music America hums, from the folks who drove there to hear it.

Publication Summary

Six‑String Travels is an independent music + travel publication covering American roots and live music culture through the lens of venues, festivals, guitar culture, and the road. Editorial coverage is designed for readers who plan trips around live shows and want practical, experience-based recommendations.

Positioning: Music journalism with a traveler's eye — grounded, useful, and story-forward.
Coverage Footprint: United States (national)
Written and published by Edgar Kelley, Six-String Travels Media LLC. Edgar also writes for Americana Highways, where his interview with Colby T. Helms ran in October 2026.

Editorial Focus (What We Cover)

Live music coverage: venue shows, festival sets, multi-day events
Music-driven travel: city/scene guides, neighborhoods, logistics, "how to do the trip"
Guitar culture: gear that matters, player stories, tone/rig notes when relevant
Genres: Americana, Roots, Alt‑Country, Bluegrass, Southern Rock, Indie Rock (select)

Audience & Distribution

Primary audience: fans who travel for live music, guitar players, and readers who follow roots scenes across the U.S. Distribution channels

Newsletter: Weekly (Tuesdays); publishing since January 2026
Web edition: Published at https://www.six-stringtravels.com
Social: Instagram • TikTok • Facebook • YouTube (links below)

Current audience metrics (updated November 2026)

Festival coverage open rate (Suwannee Roots Revival review): 53.1%
Average open rate (last four weeks): 48.7%
Average click rate (last four weeks): 8.3%
Facebook views (last 28 days): 10,343
Retention: zero unsubscribes since launch
Audience geography: U.S. nationwide

Note: Detailed audience breakdown, demographics, and performance snapshots available upon request.

Credentials & Confirmed Coverage

Suwannee Roots Revival (Oct 2026): media + photo credentials; on the festival's media list going forward, including Spring Reunion (Mar 2027)
Winterfest (Nov 2026): press pass confirmed
South Florida Folk & Acoustic Music Festival (Feb 2027): press credentials confirmed
Will McLean Festival (Mar 2027): invited back to cover
MerleFest 2027: credential request submitted

“You orchestrated a wonderful write-up for Honey Miller & Friends that helped legitimize our place in this new Americana/folk world we just entered. What you do IS important - what you did had a real-world effect!”

Dave Miller, Honey Miller

Coverage Deliverables (What You Can Expect)

Six‑String Travels provides editorial coverage that is:

Experience-based (first-hand attendance whenever possible)
Practical (useful details a fan needs to plan)
Fair + independent (no pay-for-positive reviews)
Complete: the music, the grounds, and the camping, from a fan's perspective

Typical deliverables include

Event recap / review (newsletter + web post)
Festival/venue spotlight (preview or "what to know before you go")
Photo + short-form coverage (social posts during or immediately after event)
Artist/scene feature (when access and timing allow)

Deliverables vary by event format, access, and scheduling.

Editorial Standards & Disclosure

Six‑String Travels maintains editorial independence. Any hosted tickets, VIP access, travel support, or sponsor relationships are disclosed clearly when applicable.

Coverage is not guaranteed by granting credentials; credentials support access for potential coverage.

Sponsorships are labeled and never influence coverage. See Work With Us for rates and sponsorship options.

Press / Credential Requests

Six‑String Travels requests credentials to cover:

Live performances and festivals (reviews + scene reporting)
Venue and event experiences relevant to music-travel readers
Artist interviews when aligned with editorial calendar

To request coverage, please include

Event date(s) + venue location
Set times / lineup (if available)
Press contact + media policies
Photo policy + pit access rules (if applicable)
Credential pickup details and deadlines

Quick Links (Portfolio)

Homepage: https://www.six-stringtravels.com
Media kit: https://www.six-stringtravels.com/media-kit
Sponsorships & rates: https://www.six-stringtravels.com/work-with-us
Recent coverage:

Social links:

Contact

Press & media inquiries: [email protected] | (614) 625-2757
Preferred subject line: "Press / Media — [Event Name] — Six‑String Travels"

Brand Note (How to Reference the Publication)

Please refer to the publication as Six‑String Travels in all listings, passes, and credential documentation.