Support for WDVX comes from the following:
The WDVX Blue Plate Special is a live performance weekdays at noon that is broadcast and webcast around the world in the Knoxville Visitors Center on the corner of Gay Street and Summit Hill Drive in Downtown Knoxville. Click here for more information!
Maple Lane Farms presents the Strawberry Jam Festival this Friday & Saturday in Greenback, just 10 minutes from Foothills Mall in Maryville. Friday is Farm Support Appreciation Day and is open to the public starting at 6:00p.m. with live swing and jazz music. Saturday is Armed Forces Day with complementary admission to all active, retired, and reservists with ID. Music starts at 1:00p.m. and features bluegrass from Blue Highway, Pine Mountain Railroad, Dan Paisley, Raymond Fairchild and 12-year old Laurel Wright . Food, crafts, and camping available. For more information the number is 865-604-3517.
WDVX & Smoky Mountain Harley-Davidson & Buell are proud to announce this years line up for the High Life Americana Series at the SHED. Todd Snider will perform on May 31st, Billy Joe Shaver returns to the Shed on June 28th, John Hiatt will be in concert on July 12, The Hackensaw Boys visit the shed on July 26th and Mary Gauthier rounds out the series on August, 16th. The Shed is a modern covered performance venue on the grounds of Smoky Mountain Harley Davidson & Buell in Maryville, TN. Tickets are available for all shows at all Tickets Unlimited Outlets & by phone at 865-656-4444 & on line at www.knoxvilletickets.com, Or click here for direct ticket links and more information.
Wild Wing Café presents the Monday Night Shin Dig with live bluegrass entertainment. with Maci Bell & Friends on May 12, and on Monday, May 19th the Smoky Mountain String Band will perform. Entertainment starts at 6:00p.m. and will be hosted WDVX's own "wild wing nut" Freddy Smith & his Chicken. Wild Wing Café is located at the Campbell Station Road exit off of I-40, behind the Cracker Barrel. For more information the number is 865-777-WING and on line at www.wildwingcafe.com.
The Capitol Theatre in Historic Greeneville presents the Capitol Music Series featuring IBMA Emerging Artist & Album of the year honorees, the Infamous Stringdusters will perform on June 7th. For tickets & information the number is 423-638-7712 & on line at www.capitoltheatreofgreenville.com.
WDVX welcomes the Punch Brothers featuring Chris Thile in concert at the Bijou Theatre Wednesday, May 21st. Tickets are available by calling 865-656-4444 or on line at www.knoxbijou.com.
The Bijou announces David Wilcox will be in concert at the Bijou on May 14th. Also in concert will be Over the Rhine with special guest Mary Gauthier on May 28th. And Shelby Lynn who will be appearing at the Bijou on June 27th. Tickets for both these shows on sale at all Tickets Unlimited Outlets and by phone at 865-656-4444 and on line at www.knoxbijou.com.
The World Grotto in Market Square in downtown Knoxville presents the legendary Dr. Ralph Stanley & The Clinch Mountain Boys in concert on Friday, May 16th. Seating is limited to two hundred people. Doors open at 7:00p the show starts at 8:00p. For tickets and information visit on line at www.tickets.worldgrotto.com.
Bloomin Barbeque & Bluegrass in historic downtown Sevierville takes place on May 16th & 17th. With Larry Cordle & Lonesome Standard Time headlining on Friday, May 16th, along with Shadow Ridge, Cadillac Sky and Just Us Bluegrass. On Saturday May 17th, Marty Stuart & the Fabulous Superlatives will headline along with Bradley Walker, Jimbo Whaley & Greenbrier, Trey Hensley & Cumberland Gap. Admission is free. For more information the number is 1-888-738-4378 or on line at www.bloominbbq.com.
Support for WDVX comes from Historic Rugby on the Cumberland Plateau presenting the 34th Annual British & Appalachian Festival May 17th & 18th 10am to 6pm EASTERN TIME both days. Featured performers include: Sparky & Rhonda Rucker, Butch Hodgkins & Lonesome County Line, Roy Harper & Rob Pearcy, Tony Thomas, and more. The Rugby festival showcases more than 80 traditional artists and crafts folk, plus dancing, storytelling, building tours and children's activities. For more information call 1-888-214-3400 or online at www.historicrugby.org.
Jammin at Hippie Jacks Americana Music Festival takes place May 23rd to the 25th. Featuring the Steel Drivers, Malcolm Holcombe, The John Cowan Band, David Olney & Sergio Webb, The New Familiars, Jay Clark and many more. The festival location is in nearby Crawford, TN on the way to Cookeville, off of interstate 40 exit 300 towards Monterey. For tickets and information the number 931 445 2072 and on line at www.jamminathippiejacks.com.
The Dumplin Valley JuneFest, June 12, 13, & 14 in nearby Kodak Tennessee. Performances include The Issacs, Dailey & Vincent, Seldom Scene, Kenny & Amanda Smith, Steep Canyon Rangers, Balsam Range, Jimbo Whaley & Greenbrier, The Steeldrivers, Shadow Ridge and more. For tickets & information on camping & more the phone number is 865-397-7942 or visit their website at www.dumplinvalleybluegrass.com.
The Georgia Mountain Roots & Music Festival runs June 13th & 14th with Bluegrass, Americana and Folk music in Hiawassee, Georgia. With Larry Sparks & The Lonesome Ramblers, Cherryholmes, Donna Hughes, Tim O'Brien, The Greencards, The Sam Bush Band, The Infamous Stringdusters & more! You can bring your instruments and enjoy the Pickin' Pavilion, shop through arts & crafts booths, and sample some tasty cuisine. Tickets are available at the gate & on line at www.georgiamountainfairgrounds.com.
The Smokies Stadium presents to East Tennessee Volunteer Jam Featuring the Charlie Daniels Band, 38 Special and Shooter Jennings, on Friday, July 18th. Tickets go on sale this Saturday morning at all tickets unlimited outlets and by phone at 865-656-4444 and on line at www.concertsinthesmokies.com.
If you would like to have a performance added to our calendar or the WDVX website, call (865) 544-1029.