BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//East Tennessee's Own WDVX - ECPv6.15.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:East Tennessee's Own WDVX X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://wdvx.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for East Tennessee's Own WDVX REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T130000 DTSTAMP:20260726T182806 CREATED:20260716T204432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T204438Z UID:10082548-1784894400-1784898000@wdvx.com SUMMARY:The WDVX Big Plate — 7/24 — Levi Foster DESCRIPTION:When Levi Foster flew to Los Angeles carrying a 1966 Martin guitar and a stack of restless songs that didn’t quite fit Nashville’s modern mold\, he wasn’t chasing polish\, he was chasing freedom. The result is Foster’s second full-length album Appalachian Funk Tree (out October 9\, 2026)\, produced by Shooter Jennings at the legendary Snake Mountain (Sunset Sound Studio 3) in Hollywood. \nAt a moment when mainstream country continues to lean sleek and radio-ready\, Foster’s music digs into something stranger and more unpredictable. The 13 tracks on Appalachian Funk Tree blend mountain gospel spirit\, Red Dirt attitude\, new and traditional Country\, and Americana storytelling that feels lived-in rather than manufactured. Jennings\, known for championing artists who exist outside traditional boundaries\, approached the project less as a producer chasing perfection and more as a collaborator helping Foster build a sonic world where humor\, chaos\, and hard-won truths could coexist. \nLevi Foster writes songs that feel like tall tales told at the end of a long night – part humor\, part hard truth\, and always rooted in the storytelling traditions of American music. “Fat Elvis\,” the first song released off the album\, is a rowdy\, cinematic introduction to Foster’s evolved sound. What began as a late-night joke among friends sparked by the line in the song “sweatin’ like fat Elvis on a postcard down in Memphis\, Tennessee” quickly evolved into something larger. Set against the chaos of Mardi Gras in New Orleans\, “Fat Elvis” unfolds like a hazy fever dream of American excess and hard-earned lessons\, blending humor with a darker reflection on fading icons\, bad decisions\, and the strange mythology we build around ourselves.   The track signals a new chapter for an artist determined to push beyond genre lines without abandoning his roots. \nFoster’s songs wander through strange characters\, human flaws\, and the kind of moments that feel too real to be made up. As the Country and Americana landscape continues to evolve\, Appalachian Funk Tree positions Foster among a new wave of artists willing to challenge genre expectations while staying rooted in the storytelling spirit that defines country music at its core. URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-big-plate-7-24-levi-foster/ LOCATION:Barley’s\, 200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Free Live Show,The Big Plate ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Levi-Foster_WEBSITE.png ORGANIZER;CN="WDVX":MAILTO:info@wdvx.com GEO:35.9708504;-83.9173131 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Barley’s 200 East Jackson Avenue Knoxville TN 37915 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=200 East Jackson Avenue:geo:-83.9173131,35.9708504 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T130000 DTSTAMP:20260726T182806 CREATED:20260701T214553Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T144122Z UID:10082533-1784289600-1784293200@wdvx.com SUMMARY:The WDVX Big Plate — 7/17 — The Gladson Family Band DESCRIPTION:The Gladson Family Band is a dynamic five-piece group hailing from Hancock County\, Tennessee. \nThey specialize in authentic old-time music\, traditional bluegrass\, and gospel\, along with their own original compositions. \n The members include Todd and Juliet\, and our children Harlen\, Lindy\, and Lemuel.  Their performances are filled with energy and sibling harmony that showcases their children’s talents on various string instruments. URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-big-plate-7-17-the-gladson-family-band/ LOCATION:Barley’s\, 200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Free Live Show,The Big Plate ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/gladson_website.png ORGANIZER;CN="WDVX":MAILTO:info@wdvx.com GEO:35.9708504;-83.9173131 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Barley’s 200 East Jackson Avenue Knoxville TN 37915 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=200 East Jackson Avenue:geo:-83.9173131,35.9708504 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T130000 DTSTAMP:20260726T182806 CREATED:20260624T193250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T145757Z UID:10082525-1783684800-1783688400@wdvx.com SUMMARY:The WDVX Big Plate — 7/10 — Anders Thomsen Trio DESCRIPTION:Anders Thomsen has deep roots. This midwestern boy grew up on the music that makes America. The Twang of the Opry on a Saturday night\, the Rock n Roll on the stereos in the Chevys and the Fords and the Blues and Soul spilling out of the nightclubs he snuck into. He heard all that and made it his own. \nHe picked up the heartbreak and the joy of the blues\, and matched it with the lonesome\, lovelorn hillbilly waltz and powered it all with those rock and roll V-8s. \nHe got an early start\, playing in bars and nightclubs before he was old enough to drive\, sometimes even with a note from his mother.  He sang\, played guitar\, played bass and even played the washtub. Anything to get him on stage to learn the craft. URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-big-plate-7-10-anders-thomsen-trio/ LOCATION:Barley’s\, 200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Free Live Show,The Big Plate ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Anders-Thompsen-Trio_WEBSITE.png ORGANIZER;CN="WDVX":MAILTO:info@wdvx.com GEO:35.9708504;-83.9173131 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Barley’s 200 East Jackson Avenue Knoxville TN 37915 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=200 East Jackson Avenue:geo:-83.9173131,35.9708504 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260703T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260703T130000 DTSTAMP:20260726T182806 CREATED:20260624T190459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T190506Z UID:10082520-1783080000-1783083600@wdvx.com SUMMARY:The WDVX Big Plate — 7/3 — Robinella DESCRIPTION:Robinella’s career began with a sort of luck that rarely comes to most artists within their lifetime.  What started out as a simple husband-and-wife duo fresh out of college quickly grew to a full-fledged band that blended Bluegrass\, Country and Jazz. The combination of Robinella’s honey-sweet vocals with violin\, mandolin\, bass\, drums and piano captivated audiences\, thus creating the ever popular Robinella & the CC Stringband. \nThey released their first album\, self-titled Robinella and The CC Stringband\, in 2000\, which quickly followed\, No Saint\, No Prize in 2001. Both were on the independent label Big Gulley Records. With a few simple twists of fate\, what followed was a whirlwind of rapid success – Columbia Records liked what they heard and signed Robinella in 2002. The label took seven songs from the band’s two prior albums and released them as the CD Blanket for My Soul and then released a full album in 2003\, Robinella and the CC Stringband. This led to a national tour including opening for such artists as Bob Dylan\, Willie Nelson\, Earl Scruggs\, Nickel Creek\, Robert Earl Keen\, Kasey Chambers\, Del McCoury and Rodney Crowell as well as an appearance on “Late Night with Conan O’Brien” and a music video on CMT for their hit single\, “Man Over”.  She also performed on NPR’s “Mountain Stage\,” appeared on the Grand Ole Opry and performed on PBS’s “SoundStage.” In 2006\, Robinella was nominated for “Emerging Artist of the Year” at the Americana Music Awards and released her fourth album\, “Solace for the Lonely”\, on Dualtone Records in Nashville. \nBut then life\, as it has a tendency to do\, threw a few curveballs her way. She became a mom and a couple of years later\, she and her husband/musical partner split up with a new record almost completed. Exhausted and somewhat disillusioned with the industry and its promises\, it was time to regroup\, redefine and get back to her roots. So she returned to her home\, the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains\, and got back in touch with what she truly wanted – love\, family\, friendship\, music\, art\, truth. \nWith that comes her latest release\, “Fly Away Bird”\, her most mature work. However\, within the melancholy and touches of sadness there is not true despair. For such a voice — that dazzling\, warm\, bright-as-summer-sunshine soprano — to even communicate it would most likely defy certain laws of emotional physics. No\, instead\, this album\, beneath the disappointments\, she is brimming with optimism — with hope. You can feel it\, and even more important than that\, you believe — because she believes\, and because her music is so honest and so genuine and so forthright that you just can’t help but knowing that this is an artist who still finds life to be magical. URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-big-plate-7-3-robinella/ LOCATION:Barley’s\, 200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Free Live Show,The Big Plate ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Robinella_WEBSITE.png ORGANIZER;CN="WDVX":MAILTO:info@wdvx.com GEO:35.9708504;-83.9173131 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Barley’s 200 East Jackson Avenue Knoxville TN 37915 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=200 East Jackson Avenue:geo:-83.9173131,35.9708504 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T130000 DTSTAMP:20260726T182806 CREATED:20260610T193025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T193033Z UID:10082507-1782475200-1782478800@wdvx.com SUMMARY:The WDVX Big Plate — 6/26 — Danny Garwood & Company DESCRIPTION:Keeping the Blues Alive\n\nAt 17 years old\, Danny Garwood is already making waves in the music world with his undeniable passion for the blues. Inspired by legends like Kenny Wayne Shepherd\, John Mayer\, Jeff Healey and Stevie Ray Vaughan\, Danny’s mission is clear: to keep the blues alive and inspire the next generation of musicians. \nHailing from the vibrant music scene of Nashville\, TN\, Danny leads the dynamic band Danny Garwood & Company (DG&CO)\, an electrifying mix of blues\, rock\, and southern rock. Despite his young age\, Danny has already shared the stage with iconic artists such as Ally Venable\, Christone Kingfish\, and the legendary Buddy Guy at the historic Ryman Auditorium. \nDanny Garwood & Company deliver high-energy performances that leave audiences buzzing for days. Expect to hear people asking\, “What does a 17-year-old kid know about the blues?” and marveling at “How he plays with so much feeling at such a young age!” \nJoin Danny on his journey to keep the spirit of the blues alive and kicking. URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-big-plate-6-26-danny-garwood-company/ LOCATION:Barley’s\, 200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Free Live Show,The Big Plate ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Danny-Garwood_WEBSITE.png ORGANIZER;CN="WDVX":MAILTO:info@wdvx.com GEO:35.9708504;-83.9173131 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Barley’s 200 East Jackson Avenue Knoxville TN 37915 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=200 East Jackson Avenue:geo:-83.9173131,35.9708504 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T130000 DTSTAMP:20260726T182806 CREATED:20260610T183727Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T183731Z UID:10082501-1781870400-1781874000@wdvx.com SUMMARY:The WDVX Big Plate — 6/19 — Milkman and the Big Band DESCRIPTION:Milk Man & The Big Band\, from Knoxville\, Tennessee\, is a 21-piece blues\, rock\, and jazz band established in 2021 by songwriter Dino “Milk Man” Nassios. URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-big-plate-6-19-milkman-and-the-big-band/ LOCATION:Barley’s\, 200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Free Live Show,The Big Plate ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Milkman-and-the-Big-Band_WEBSITE.png ORGANIZER;CN="WDVX":MAILTO:info@wdvx.com GEO:35.9708504;-83.9173131 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Barley’s 200 East Jackson Avenue Knoxville TN 37915 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=200 East Jackson Avenue:geo:-83.9173131,35.9708504 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T130000 DTSTAMP:20260726T182806 CREATED:20260528T203811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T203816Z UID:10082490-1781265600-1781269200@wdvx.com SUMMARY:The WDVX Big Plate — 6/12 — Ettore Buzzini DESCRIPTION:When you think about bluegrass music\, you don’t think about grand emotional and spiritual journeys that pierce your soul; yet that is exactly what Swiss-American songwriting and banjo prodigy Ettore Buzzini is creating with his innovative\, classical-infused but deeply traditional bluegrass music. Imagine Earl Scruggs had been influenced by Led Zeppelin and Chopin and you’ll get an idea of Ettore’s sound. \nEttore(pronounced like “Letter-A”) has a decidedly youthful take on traditional bluegrass\, rooted in tradition\, but with an innovative\, distinctive picking style\, and a unique gift of songwriting . To the casual listener\, Ettore’s sound is simply hard-driving bluegrass. But anyone who listens a little more closely will quickly notice that Ettore’s unique music weaves together the iconic acoustic sounds of bluegrass\, the youthful energy and hard drive of pop-rock\, and the emotional journeys of classical romantic music. \nHis unique\, fresh style is a product of his roots on both sides. He was imbued with the classical tradition while living with his family in Italian-speaking Switzerland\, as a toddler. At age 6\, his East Tennessee grandfather introduced him to Flatt & Scruggs\, and he was hit by bluegrass like a lightning bolt. He begged his parents for a banjo for nearly 3 years until\, at age 9\, they relented. Ettore’s love for banjo expanded as he devoured the traditional bluegrass classics\, while also becoming enthralled by the power of classical music\, inspired by his Swiss grandparents’ sacred choir. Ettore made a name for himself at youth competitions in the Blue Ridge Mountains with his prodigious banjo picking style as well as his mastery of flatpicking guitar. He then cemented his reputation as a prodigy when\, at just 11 years old\, he won the Kruger Brothers’ Young Songwriter’s Contest\, with an original banjo and lyrical composition about the Norse mythology of Ragnarok. By age 14\, he had released his first album\, after being approached by legendary bluegrass record label Patuxent Records. \nEttore has collaborated and performed with bluegrass legends Pete Wernick\, Danny Paisley\, Mark Schatz\, Patrick MacAvinue\, Christopher Henry\, and many others. He has been featured at celebrated festivals such as Merlefest and FloydFest\, PBS’s Woodsongs\, and more. At age 16\, competing against industry professionals\, he won the prestigious Fresh Grass Competition with his original composition\, “The Birth of Eros”\, a hard-driving banjo instrumental with a classical romantic theme of a lost soul’s hope of redemption and love. \nEttore’s young star is soaring in the bluegrass scene\, where his unique\, virtuosic sound is garnering Between his prodigious musical talent\, unique songwriting\, and an infectious love of the music\, he may just succeed in turning GenAlpha into GenBlue. URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-big-plate-6-12-ettore-buzzini/ LOCATION:Barley’s\, 200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Free Live Show,The Big Plate ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ettore-buzzini_WEBSITE.png ORGANIZER;CN="WDVX":MAILTO:info@wdvx.com GEO:35.9708504;-83.9173131 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Barley’s 200 East Jackson Avenue Knoxville TN 37915 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=200 East Jackson Avenue:geo:-83.9173131,35.9708504 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T130000 DTSTAMP:20260726T182806 CREATED:20260528T200429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T141851Z UID:10082485-1780660800-1780664400@wdvx.com SUMMARY:The WDVX Big Plate — 6/5 — Corey James Clifton DESCRIPTION:Retro Soul – Rock – Psychedelia\n\nTennessee-raised\, West Coast-seasoned. After eight years honing his live performance chops on the west coast\, Corey James Clifton is back home\, making waves as one of Nashville’s top rising artists and songwriters. \nHe leads a seasoned\, high-impact act playing festivals\, private events\, venues\, and rowdy college parties alike. \nHis sound blends soul\, roots rock\, and psychedelia. Bill Withers meets Chris Stapleton meets Lake Street Dive with Allman Brother’s-esque jams – the band delivers high-energy\, unforgettable shows. \nA multi-time Battle of the Bands winner\, he is also a former co-writer and recording artist with Baxter House Music\, a sync licensing company connected to over 20 billion global streams. His work includes collaborations with producers behind artists like OneRepublic\, Tame Impala\, and Arctic Monkeys. \nNotable performances include the Tennessee Theatre\, Fremont Friday Music Festival in Seattle\, Saucers Over Appalachia Festival\, Backwoods Music Festival – where he was a Road to Backwoods winner – University of Tennessee events and fraternities\, consistent regional touring in Appalachia\, and a headlining New Year’s Eve show in San Francisco. He is also a regional winner and finalist of the Tennessee Songwriter Competition. URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-big-plate-6-5-cory-james-clifton/ LOCATION:Barley’s\, 200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Free Live Show,The Big Plate ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Cory-James-Clifton_WEBSITE.png ORGANIZER;CN="WDVX":MAILTO:info@wdvx.com GEO:35.9708504;-83.9173131 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Barley’s 200 East Jackson Avenue Knoxville TN 37915 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=200 East Jackson Avenue:geo:-83.9173131,35.9708504 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T130000 DTSTAMP:20260726T182806 CREATED:20260429T224721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T224733Z UID:10082469-1780056000-1780059600@wdvx.com SUMMARY:The WDVX Big Plate — 5/29 — Life Like Water DESCRIPTION:Life Like Water is a multi-colored tapestry of sounds and influences. With a focus on hypnotic rhythms\, heartfelt lyrics\, and melodies that contain flavors of Appalachia\, Africa and the Middle East\, the music of this eclectic ensemble is sure to uplift and inspire. URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-big-plate-5-29-life-like-water/ LOCATION:Barley’s\, 200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Free Live Show,The Big Plate ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/lifewater_WEBSITE.png ORGANIZER;CN="WDVX":MAILTO:info@wdvx.com GEO:35.9708504;-83.9173131 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Barley’s 200 East Jackson Avenue Knoxville TN 37915 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=200 East Jackson Avenue:geo:-83.9173131,35.9708504 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T130000 DTSTAMP:20260726T182806 CREATED:20260429T201105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T201117Z UID:10082467-1779451200-1779454800@wdvx.com SUMMARY:The WDVX Big Plate — 5/22 — Dave Eggar DESCRIPTION:Over the past two and a half decades\, Dave Eggar‘s earned rock star status in pop music world as first-call cellist and string arranger for superstars like Coldplay\, Evanescence\, John Legend\, Lewis Capaldi and Bebe Rexha and Foreigner. Yet for the multi-talented veteran musician\, the piano has always been the ultimate place of solace since his childhood days as a classical prodigy. \nIn his youth\, those keys were a sacred space where he found a home immersed in the lyrical glories of Chopin ballades and solo pieces by Satie\, Gabriel Faure and Toru Takemitsu. Throughout his career\, even as the four-time Grammy nominee has amassed hundreds of string credits\, the piano compositions on his solo albums – from his 1998 debut Serenity to his prodigious latest release Dragonfly – reveal a truer artistry that comes alive in a space where he connects with people more deeply and emotionally. \nCo-written and produced\, like Eggar’s 2021 album Awakening\, by drummer\, percussionist and songwriter Chuck Palmer\, Dragonfly is a thematically expansive yet musically intimate collection which\, true to the title’s mythological implications\, finds Eggar exploring the concepts of metamorphosis\, self-realization and the insight of clear vision. It’s all with an eye towards helping us meet the great challenges of a post pandemic world\, rise above the darkness and discover exciting new possibilities. \nWhile most of the pianist’s previous solo albums bear titles reflecting the healing music space (including 2002’s Angelic Embrace)\, the symbolism of the Dragonfly – brilliantly embodied by the colorful\, intricate cover illustration and artwork – made perfect sense as a reflection of a hopeful embrace of a new era. In essence\, it’s a tribute as well to Gomeo\, a Native American philosopher and fan of Eggar’s music who always called the artist “Dragonflyboy” in reference to the combination of courage and fragility he observed in Eggar. Eggar in turn dedicates the graceful\, reflective title track to Gomeo. \n“The pandemic and resulting lockdown freed us from our usual distractions and made us all stop and think about the meaning of our lives\,” says Eggar\, who is releasing Dragonfly in the wake of the two 2023 Grammy nominations earned for his work with clarinetist Tasha Warren on the album Ourself Behind Ourself\, Concealed\, featuring compositions by Paquito D’Rivera and Pascal Le Boeuf. “I look at these realizations and the re-entry into new phases of life as a metamorphosis\, much like the one a dragonfly undergoes from larva to adult. As we re-enter society\, it begs the question: How can we do better and find the beauty within ourselves? \n“On Awakening\,” he adds\, “the songs were vehicles for me to think through and solve issues related to that difficult time. With Dragonfly\, they’re about being more courageous and enlivening. Now that we’re moving into the next chapter of our existence\, how do we strike out in the world? On a personal level\, the darkness where the album begins and ends reflects my working through pain\, looking metaphorically over these past few years as I’ve experienced the transformation from a darkness into a place of light.” \nMuch of the darkness Eggar refers to is rooted in his sorrow over the loss of many special people in his life over the past year. In the album’s credits\, he dedicates Dragonfly to the aforementioned Gomeo as well as Andrew\, Mark and Ronnie. Losing so many in such a short span inspired him to think about his many vectors as a musician. Following the stark\, elegant “Prelude\,” he taps into “The Darkness\,” a graceful hypnotic piece with classical overtones (and the added heartrending texture of his cello harmony) for Andrew\, a close friend who took his own life. \nThe equally soulful\, haunting tune “Sorrow Returns” is for “Ronnie” – a nickname for Rosalyn Freundlich\, a therapist who transformed his lie at an early age\, helping him from his teens through his early 30s. This included the later period of a troubled childhood\, which ran from the highs of being a child prodigy playing the Metropolitan Opera and Carnegie Hall to running away from home. “Ronnie was more than a therapist for me\,” he says. “She was also a very powerful philosopher. Her passing had a significant impact on the recording of Dragonfly.” \nComplementing the gorgeous\, introspective piano pieces – which include “Embark\,” “Encircled\,” “Soliloquy” and “Shards of Light” – are the stately\, dramatic and hopeful “Lullaby of Kingston” (a piano rendition of the title track from his 2010 album Kingston Morning) and two tracks Eggar performs with Bristol Lightning\, the Americana quartet he formed during the quarantine period with talented bluegrass musicians he met and vibed with upon his pandemic-era move from NYC to Bristol\, TN. The group’s Blake Collins (mandolin) and Phil Faconti (guitar) appear with Eggar on the uniquely experimental\, atmosphere-rich\, mood swinging “Memories of New York” and are joined by singer Ashton Davison (providing ethereal wordless vocals) on the trippy and tension filled\, densely percussive classical/bluegrass fusion jam “Road Trip.” \nAt first\, Eggar thought these two Bristol Lightning tracks were too much of a departure from the piano-centric flow of the rest of Dragonfly – but ultimately he loved how everything worked together to capture where he’s coming from in a meditative space while expanding his repertoire\, taking risks and tackling new adventures in his life. “You can go on a road trip to explore new possibilities and also remember New York as it was and find new life there\,” he says. “These songs relate all the possibilities that await us after a long time of struggle. Through all the meditation\, we can find a time for action.” \nThough it is the closing track\, the piano piece “Onwards” flows like an unfinished folk song\, promising more magic to come. Ending with such simplicity harkens back to “Appalachian Spring\,” an enduring work by famed composer Aaron Copland\, who in his later years lived in Eggar’s hometown of Croton-on-Hudson NY and was Eggar’s piano teacher when he was six. It is also a way of acknowledging the pianist’s mellower but still quite vibrant life now in Appalachia\, considered by some to be the birthplace of country music. \nWhile Eggar’s fascinating history as a prodigy usually takes precedence in his official biographies\, it’s the way music helped the Julliard trained musician cop with the struggles of that childhood that tell the deeper story of his evolving genius. In addition to being in great demand with jazz and pop music royalty (Michael Brecker\, David Foster\, Taylor Swift\, Tony Bennett\, Andrea Bocelli and Esperanza Spalding\, among scores of others)\, he has collaborated with the New York City Ballet\, the Jose Limon Company\, Attack Theatre\, Pendulum Aerial Arts\, Shen Wei Dance\, San Francisco Ballet and Complexions Contemporary Ballet. \nEggar has also appeared as a featured soloist with the Thailand Philharmonic\, The Sydney Symphony\, the Melbourne Symphony\, the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and the New York Philharmonic. Over the past few years\, he has collaborated on live events with yoga artist Christiane Sabo\, which allowed him to explore the idea of how emotion and meditation work in tandem. \n“I like the way the music on Dragonfly isn’t just about processing sorrow and loss in a meditative space\, but also opens up a journey from there into once again embracing the world with courage and confidence\,” says Eggar. “I am grateful for the many years I have been with Domo Records\, whose leadership always believed in my unique voice as an artist\, even when I wasn’t sure of myself. With each album\, it’s been wonderfully gratifying to see a substantial increase in people listening. With this little seed planted so long ago\, we’ve built a beautiful world of possibilities.” URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-big-plate-5-22-dave-eggar/ LOCATION:Barley’s\, 200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Free Live Show,The Big Plate ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/dave-eggar_WEBSITE.png ORGANIZER;CN="WDVX":MAILTO:info@wdvx.com GEO:35.9708504;-83.9173131 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Barley’s 200 East Jackson Avenue Knoxville TN 37915 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=200 East Jackson Avenue:geo:-83.9173131,35.9708504 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T130000 DTSTAMP:20260726T182806 CREATED:20260429T200012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T200023Z UID:10082465-1778846400-1778850000@wdvx.com SUMMARY:The WDVX Big Plate — 5/15 — Chicken Wire Empire DESCRIPTION:Chicken Wire Empire is a Wisconsin-based bluegrass band known for their dynamic musicality\, thorough arrangements\, and true-to-life songwriting. They’ve been recognized worldwide for their top-tier performances and collaborations with dozens of artists from all corners of the bluegrass genre. Audiences can expect high-level musicality and substantive musical depth from each CWE show. The band continues to be acknowledged for their technical prowess and authentically original sound. Their sixth and latest album\, Growing Pains (June 2025) is a veritable culmination of the band’s growth through the past decade. URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-big-plate-5-15-chicken-wire-empire/ LOCATION:Barley’s\, 200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Free Live Show,The Big Plate ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Chicken-Wire-Empire_WEBSITE.png ORGANIZER;CN="WDVX":MAILTO:info@wdvx.com GEO:35.9708504;-83.9173131 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Barley’s 200 East Jackson Avenue Knoxville TN 37915 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=200 East Jackson Avenue:geo:-83.9173131,35.9708504 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T130000 DTSTAMP:20260726T182806 CREATED:20260429T194921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T194932Z UID:10082463-1778241600-1778245200@wdvx.com SUMMARY:The WDVX Big Plate — 5/8 — Blue Mother Tupelo DESCRIPTION:From the bluffs of Memphis to the mountains of east Tennessee\, through the Mississippi Delta & 21 years in Nashville\, Blue Mother Tupelo oozes a deep kind of blue southern soul & rootsy country rock sound that’s been described as truly Americana. The married songwriting & recording-artist duo of Ricky & Micol Davis known as Blue Mother Tupelo have been recognized for their natural way of playing off of each other’s voices & their live performances are soulfully raucous and tender. With 7 albums to their credit\, BMT songs & albums have charted #5 in Americana\, #2 Euro-Americana\, Top 40 U.S. Country. Blue Mother Tupelo was chosen as Music Artist of the Year 2022 by The Southland Music Line and has been honored by Broadcast Music Incorporated (BMI) among ten featured songwriters to perform on “The New Sounds Of Nashville” concert. URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-big-plate-5-8-blue-mother-tupelo/ LOCATION:Barley’s\, 200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Free Live Show,The Big Plate ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/blue-mother-tupelo_WEBSITE.png ORGANIZER;CN="WDVX":MAILTO:info@wdvx.com GEO:35.9708504;-83.9173131 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Barley’s 200 East Jackson Avenue Knoxville TN 37915 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=200 East Jackson Avenue:geo:-83.9173131,35.9708504 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T130000 DTSTAMP:20260726T182806 CREATED:20260319T193403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T193414Z UID:10082430-1777636800-1777640400@wdvx.com SUMMARY:The WDVX Big Plate – 5/1 — Grits and Greens DESCRIPTION:GRITS & GREENS IS A PSYCHEDELIC Y’ALT ROCK BAND FROM HATTIESBURG\, MISSISSIPPI WRITING SONGS ABOUT LIFE\, LIBERTY\, AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS THAT FANS OF PARAMORE\, PINK FLOYD\, FLEETWOOD MAC\, AND THE ALLMAN BROTHERS WILL ENJOY. \nWhat do you get when you blend: the southern grit of The Allman Brothers\, the progressive rock of Rush\, the punk rock energy of Paramore\, the soulful vocals of Lake Street Dive\, the intricate soundscapes of Pink Floyd – then add a dash of the funk of Little Feat; season with the emotionality of Kings of Leon; and finally garnish with the soaring harmonies of Fleetwood Mac? A cosmic gumbo from Hattiesburg\, Mississippi called Grits & Greens. \nBoasting an infectious energy\, Grits & Greens sends the listener on a musical odyssey at every show—honoring their many influences in a way that feels uniquely authentic. The band combines tight grooves\, catchy melodies\, and charming stage presence with a keen ability to narrate the human experience: telling stories of life’s struggles\, the joys and pains of growing up\, and the realities of social injustice. \nIn 2024\, the band released their debut\, self-titled album selling over 500 vinyl copies in a matter of weeks. Following the release of their first live album\, ‘Live at Purple Bee\,’ in 2025\, the band has just released their latest single\, “So Much Fun.” With recording\, mixing\, mastering done solely by the band and the lyrics a picture of the struggles and triumphs of an up-and-coming band\, the song truly embodies the tenacious\, DIY spirit of Grits & Greens. URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-big-plate-5-1-grits-and-greens/ LOCATION:Barley’s\, 200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Free Live Show,The Big Plate ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/5_1_Grits-and-Greens-website.png ORGANIZER;CN="WDVX":MAILTO:info@wdvx.com GEO:35.9708504;-83.9173131 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Barley’s 200 East Jackson Avenue Knoxville TN 37915 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=200 East Jackson Avenue:geo:-83.9173131,35.9708504 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T130000 DTSTAMP:20260726T182806 CREATED:20260319T193112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T193125Z UID:10082429-1777032000-1777035600@wdvx.com SUMMARY:The WDVX Big Plate – 4/24 — Carolina Bluegrass Style DESCRIPTION:A High-Energy Bluegrass Fusion Band with Heart\, Humor & Unmistakable Style \nCarolina Bluegrass Style (CBS) brings a bold\, refreshing take to bluegrass music—one that blends the beloved traditions of the genre with creative twists and unexpected flavors. Formed from a simple jam session that caught fire instantly\, CBS has grown into a polished\, dynamic band known for tight harmonies\, fiery instrumental work\, and an electric personality on stage. \nAudiences quickly discover that a CBS show is not just a concert—it’s an experience. The band’s warm\, playful chemistry invites listeners in\, making every performance feel like an evening among friends. Their humor\, sincerity\, and genuine love for the music shine through every song\, every story\, and every interaction with the crowd. \nMusically\, CBS stands out for their ability to merge Traditional and Contemporary Bluegrass with Western Swing\, Jazz\, Reggae\, and even hints of Americana and folk-rock. This makes their setlists exciting\, varied\, and full of surprises\, appealing to bluegrass diehards and newcomers alike. \nMeet the Band: \n• Tommy Thomas – Bass \nThe rhythmic backbone of CBS\, Tommy anchors the group with rich\, dynamic bass lines shaped by his background in Jazz\, Big Band\, and Classical music. His timing and walk-ups drive the band’s groove and pulse. \n• Don Ashley – Fiddle & MC \nDon is equal parts musician and entertainer. With a powerful fiddle style\, smooth baritone vocals\, and a natural gift for engaging the audience\, Don brings a vibrant personality to the stage. \n• Tyler Chasteen – Guitar \nTyler adds fire and modern flair to CBS. His lead and rhythm guitar work—shaped by legends like Tony Rice and modern innovators like Billy Strings—gives the band both precision and youthful energy. \n• David Prosser – Banjo & Dobro \nDavid’s infectious enthusiasm and multi-instrument skill set make him an essential part of the CBS engine. Whether on banjo or dobro\, he brings drive\, emotion\, and imaginative style to every tune. \nTogether\, these four musicians create an atmosphere that’s as heartfelt as it is electrifying. Whether playing a festival stage\, a cozy listening room\, or a high-spirited club\, Carolina Bluegrass Style delivers a show that sticks with you long after the final note rings out. URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-big-plate-4-24-carolina-bluegrass-style/ LOCATION:Barley’s\, 200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Free Live Show,The Big Plate ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/4-24_Carolina-Bluegrass-Style-website.png ORGANIZER;CN="WDVX":MAILTO:info@wdvx.com GEO:35.9708504;-83.9173131 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Barley’s 200 East Jackson Avenue Knoxville TN 37915 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=200 East Jackson Avenue:geo:-83.9173131,35.9708504 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T130000 DTSTAMP:20260726T182806 CREATED:20260319T192657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T192709Z UID:10082428-1776427200-1776430800@wdvx.com SUMMARY:The WDVX Big Plate – 4/17 — Cheap Souvenirs DESCRIPTION:Cheap Souvenirs is a Knoxville\, Tennessee based Rock n Roll band!Kevin Hyfantis – Vocals/GuitarJosh Hutson – GuitarLauryl Brisson – DrumsStirling Walsh – Bass URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-big-plate-4-17-cheap-souvenirs/ LOCATION:Barley’s\, 200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Free Live Show,The Big Plate ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/4_17_Cheap-Souvenirs-website.png ORGANIZER;CN="WDVX":MAILTO:info@wdvx.com GEO:35.9708504;-83.9173131 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Barley’s 200 East Jackson Avenue Knoxville TN 37915 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=200 East Jackson Avenue:geo:-83.9173131,35.9708504 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T130000 DTSTAMP:20260726T182806 CREATED:20260319T192301Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T192335Z UID:10082427-1775822400-1775826000@wdvx.com SUMMARY:The WDVX Big Plate – 4/10 — Sebastien Bordeaux DESCRIPTION:Sebastien Bordeaux is an American Roots musician based out of Nashville\, Tennessee. There he plays 2 weekly residency shows at the world esteemed home of country and traditional music\, Robert’s Western World\, on lower Broadway w/ the Chris Casello Combo. Sebastien is known as a strikingly androgynous sounding singer\, a deeply methodical and thought provoking song-writer and a multi-instrumentalist whom plays acoustic guitar\, lead guitar\, upright bass\, tenor banjo\, trumpet\, trombone\, piano\, drums and many more. Honing his unique soprano style voice\, he does justice to the vocal tones of many artists like Hank Williams\, Johnny Horton\, Buddy Holly\, Patsy Cline\, Willie Nelson and Elvis Presley. Many people have been noted saying\, “Sebastien’s voice takes me back to when i was a kid listening to old hillbilly music and blues records.” URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-big-plate-4-10-sebastien-bordeaux/ LOCATION:Barley’s\, 200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Free Live Show,The Big Plate ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/4_10_Sebastian-Bordeaux-website.png ORGANIZER;CN="WDVX":MAILTO:info@wdvx.com GEO:35.9708504;-83.9173131 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Barley’s 200 East Jackson Avenue Knoxville TN 37915 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=200 East Jackson Avenue:geo:-83.9173131,35.9708504 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T130000 DTSTAMP:20260726T182806 CREATED:20260319T191537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T191552Z UID:10082426-1775217600-1775221200@wdvx.com SUMMARY:The WDVX Big Plate – 4/3 — The Dirty Gospel DESCRIPTION:From the Foothills of Tennessee\, the boys of The Dirty Gospel know how to keep Southern rock alive. The Dirty Gospel is an American rock band made up of 5 members based out of Maryville\, Tennessee. \nIn 2022\, The Dirty Gospel began working with award winning producer Travis Wyrick at Lakeside Studios. “Say My Name”\, the band’s first single\, was released in the Summer of 2022 with the full-length album Higher Ground following later that Fall. \nThe Dirty Gospel have established a loyal and rapidly growing grass-roots following. From their original\, melodic\, country rock to their energetic live performances; they leave fans remembering the greats of the past while being transfixed in the present. Next time you get that bone-deep craving for live music\, join The Dirty Gospel at their next rock n’ roll revival. URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-big-plate-4-3-the-dirty-gospel/ LOCATION:Barley’s\, 200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Free Live Show,The Big Plate ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/thedirtygospel-website.png ORGANIZER;CN="WDVX":MAILTO:info@wdvx.com GEO:35.9708504;-83.9173131 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Barley’s 200 East Jackson Avenue Knoxville TN 37915 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=200 East Jackson Avenue:geo:-83.9173131,35.9708504 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T000000 DTSTAMP:20260726T182806 CREATED:20260202T204304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T170745Z UID:10082400-1774519200-1774742400@wdvx.com SUMMARY:Big Ears Festival - March 26-29\, 2026 DESCRIPTION:Find Passes Here! \n3/26 — The WDVX Blue Plate Special — Yagody / Bloodshot Bill \n3/27 — The Big Plate — Wu Fei / Pan American \nBig Ears is a four-day celebration of musical and artistic adventure and discovery\, transforming downtown Knoxville\, TN into an immersive playground for the senses. From March 26–29\, 2026\, over 35\,000 attendees will experience nearly 250 performances\, films\, conversations\, literary events\, and art installations across 20 diverse venues\, including historic theaters\, churches\, intimate clubs\, and art galleries. \nFounded in 2009\, Big Ears is unlike any other festival—presenting iconic artists and bold new voices from around the globe. The programming crosses generations and genres\, spanning contemporary classical\, jazz\, experimental\, rock\, folk traditions\, ambient soundscapes\, and beyond. With a festival pass\, you’ll have access to all advertised performances (with the exception of separately ticketed\, reserved seat concerts)\, giving you the freedom to follow your curiosity and encounter the unexpected. URL:https://wdvx.com/event/big-ears-festival-march-26-29-2026/ LOCATION:TN CATEGORIES:Featured Events,The Big Plate,WDVX Featured Events,WDVX Supported Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Logo-scaled-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T130000 DTSTAMP:20260726T182806 CREATED:20260220T223248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T223339Z UID:10082410-1774008000-1774011600@wdvx.com SUMMARY:The WDVX Big Plate – 3/20 – Wreckless Strangers DESCRIPTION:Wreckless Strangers is a collective of friends and musicians carrying the torch for San Francisco’s grand rock ‘n’ roll tradition. Their unique blend of “Ameri-Cali Soul” melds the contemporary blues stylings of Bonnie Raitt and Boz Scaggs; the songwriting sensibilities of Sons of Champlin and Fleetwood Mac; the swashbuckling Americana of the Lost Planet Airmen and Peter Rowan; and the funk of Sly Stone and Tower of Power with a dash of Grateful Dead and Jefferson Airplane for flavor and unpredictability. With soaring vocal harmonies and burning instrumental improvisation framed in concise and poignant original songwriting\, Wreckless Strangers seek to honor and carry forth the brand of free-spirited musical fun and adventure that defines the Bay Area. \nThe band features Amber Morris on lead vocals; David Noble on lead guitar\, lead vocals; Joshua Zucker on bass\, vocals; Mick Hellman on drums\, vocals; Rob Anderson on guitar\, vocals; and Fletcher Nielsen on keys. Their new EP\, *Dirty Souls*\, is their third project with 4x GRAMMY award-winning engineer/producer Dave Way. URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-big-plate-3-20-wreckless-strangers/ LOCATION:Barley’s\, 200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Free Live Show,The Big Plate,WDVX Blue Plate Special ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/wreckless-strangers-320.png ORGANIZER;CN="WDVX":MAILTO:info@wdvx.com GEO:35.9708504;-83.9173131 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Barley’s 200 East Jackson Avenue Knoxville TN 37915 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=200 East Jackson Avenue:geo:-83.9173131,35.9708504 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T130000 DTSTAMP:20260726T182806 CREATED:20260220T221703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T184801Z UID:10082408-1773403200-1773406800@wdvx.com SUMMARY:The WDVX Big Plate – 3/13 – Four Leaf Peat DESCRIPTION:Four Leaf Peat is Tennessee’s premier Traditional Irish Band and has been performing locally and regionally since 2004! Traditional Irish music ranges from vibrant dance tunes to soulful songs\, and Four Leaf Peat’s performances are always marked by a keen sense of the tradition\, mixed with just the right amount of influence from the rich musical history of East Tennessee.  Four Leaf Peat’s unique sound is a result of its members’ various musical backgrounds\, and their continued passion for traditional Irish music.  By taking all of their years of musical training\, and building on Irish influences like The Bothy Band\, Planxty\, Flying Cloud & Silly Wizard\, to more modern twists on Traditional music such as Dervish\, Open the Door for Three & Lunasa; Four Leaf Peat has built its own brand of Irish music which celebrates the musical bridge that spans the Atlantic. URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-big-plate-3-13-four-leaf-peat/ LOCATION:Barley’s\, 200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Free Live Show,The Big Plate ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/fourleafpeat-313.png ORGANIZER;CN="WDVX":MAILTO:info@wdvx.com GEO:35.9708504;-83.9173131 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Barley’s 200 East Jackson Avenue Knoxville TN 37915 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=200 East Jackson Avenue:geo:-83.9173131,35.9708504 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T130000 DTSTAMP:20260726T182806 CREATED:20260107T173338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T155442Z UID:10082392-1772193600-1772197200@wdvx.com SUMMARY:The WDVX Big Plate – 2/27 – Dimestore Cowboys DESCRIPTION:The Dimestore Cowboys— modern day pioneers of a traditional country music revival. URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-big-plate-2-6-dimestore-cowboys/ LOCATION:Barley’s\, 200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Free Live Show,The Big Plate ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Dimestore-Cowboys_Feb-6_1200x675.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="WDVX":MAILTO:info@wdvx.com GEO:35.9708504;-83.9173131 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Barley’s 200 East Jackson Avenue Knoxville TN 37915 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=200 East Jackson Avenue:geo:-83.9173131,35.9708504 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T130000 DTSTAMP:20260726T182806 CREATED:20260126T162402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T201204Z UID:10082398-1771588800-1771592400@wdvx.com SUMMARY:The WDVX Big Plate – 2/20 – The Garrett Boys DESCRIPTION:Every family has its own unique history\, a timeline fleshed out by memorable characters\, milestone events\, and the stories passed on through the decades that bind it all together. For the Garrett Boys\, a family trio from Overton County in east Tennessee\, their history just happens to lend itself to some excellent Appalachian folk music. \nMade up of brothers Stephen and Russell Garrett\, and Stephen’s son Carter\, the Garrett Boys are rooted\, both musically and physically\, in 500 hilly\, wooded acres that have had a magnetic pull over their family for generations. The men refer to it simply as “The Land\,” and it’s the setting for nearly every one of the 11 songs on It Runs Deep\, the trio’s debut album. \n“About 200 years ago\, some Garrett boys came from North Carolina and settled in that area\,” says Stephen\, who plays acoustic guitar and sings lead in the band. “Some old records say that they acquired land between Mill Creek and Mitchell Creek\, and that’s the property that Russell and I grew up on. Carter will be the ninth generation to live on it.” \nBut while the land is specific to the Garrett Boys\, the album the group wrote about it is universal. Produced by Ray Kennedy (Steve Earle\, Lucinda Williams)\, It Runs Deep contains elements of bluegrass\, folk\, and country\, but refuses to play it safe. It nods to their varied influences\, from Steve Earle and Rodney Crowell to Chris Knight and Hank Williams Jr. \nWith It Runs Deep\, the Garrett Boys memorialize those family stories — for themselves\, for their descendants\, and now for fans of classic American folk music. \n“Our music is about the importance and depth of family and community\,” Stephen says. “It’s a mix of what we have been versus what we can become\, and how we can take the good from all that and build a future.” URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-big-plate-2-20-the-garrett-boys/ LOCATION:Barley’s\, 200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Free Live Show,The Big Plate ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/the-garrett-boys-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="WDVX":MAILTO:info@wdvx.com GEO:35.9708504;-83.9173131 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Barley’s 200 East Jackson Avenue Knoxville TN 37915 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=200 East Jackson Avenue:geo:-83.9173131,35.9708504 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T130000 DTSTAMP:20260726T182806 CREATED:20260126T161903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T201307Z UID:10082397-1770984000-1770987600@wdvx.com SUMMARY:The WDVX Big Plate – 2/13 – Redd and The Paper Flowers DESCRIPTION:Redd & The Paper Flowers is an Appalachian Folk / Livingroom Folk band from Knoxville\, Tennessee with members Katie Adams (upright bass)\, Colleen d’Alelio (cello)\, Gavin Gregg (mandolin)\, and Redd Daugherty (guitar). URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-big-plate-2-13-redd-and-the-paper-flowers/ LOCATION:Barley’s\, 200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Free Live Show,The Big Plate ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/redd-and-the-paper-flowers-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="WDVX":MAILTO:info@wdvx.com GEO:35.9708504;-83.9173131 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Barley’s 200 East Jackson Avenue Knoxville TN 37915 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=200 East Jackson Avenue:geo:-83.9173131,35.9708504 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T130000 DTSTAMP:20260726T182806 CREATED:20260126T160920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T214014Z UID:10082396-1770379200-1770382800@wdvx.com SUMMARY:The WDVX Big Plate – 2/6 – Tune Junkies DESCRIPTION:The Tune Junkies will be showcasing traditional Irish music at Barley’s as a kick off for weekend of community and tradition! URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-big-plate-2-6-tune-junkies/ LOCATION:Barley’s\, 200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Free Live Show,The Big Plate ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Frame-1321316345.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="WDVX":MAILTO:info@wdvx.com GEO:35.9708504;-83.9173131 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Barley’s 200 East Jackson Avenue Knoxville TN 37915 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=200 East Jackson Avenue:geo:-83.9173131,35.9708504 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T130000 DTSTAMP:20260726T182806 CREATED:20260107T172659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T172659Z UID:10082391-1769774400-1769778000@wdvx.com SUMMARY:The WDVX Big Plate – 1/30 – Crazy On Heart: A Classic Tribute To Heart DESCRIPTION:Born from the passion and power of Knoxville’s own AYCA\, Crazy on Heart is a high-voltage tribute to the legendary rock band Heart. URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-big-plate-1-30-crazy-on-heart-a-classic-tribute-to-heart/ LOCATION:Barley’s\, 200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Free Live Show,The Big Plate ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Crazy-on-Heart_Jan-30_1200x675.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="WDVX":MAILTO:info@wdvx.com GEO:35.9708504;-83.9173131 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Barley’s 200 East Jackson Avenue Knoxville TN 37915 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=200 East Jackson Avenue:geo:-83.9173131,35.9708504 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T130000 DTSTAMP:20260726T182806 CREATED:20260107T171949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T170758Z UID:10082390-1769169600-1769173200@wdvx.com SUMMARY:The WDVX Big Plate – 1/23 – Nathan Morgan Band DESCRIPTION:Nathan Morgan has been surrounded by music his entire life. Whether it was the early vinyl likes of Lynyrd Skynyrd\, The Allman Brothers\, ZZ Top\, and Bad Company to name a few\, or playing in and leading bands as a teenager\, Nathan developed an early passion and drive for creating guitar-driven goodness! Nathan continues to create and inspire with his music. Whether playing solo or with his band\, Nathan pulls from the hallowed history and sounds of places like Memphis\, Chicago\, Macon\, and Nashville\, creating a guitar-based sound that is dripping with emotion and honesty. Over his roughly 20-year career\, Nathan has played with and supported the likes of Buddy Guy\, ZZ Top\, Collective Soul\, Lynyrd Skynyrd\, Travis Tritt\, and Styx\, just to name a few. Nathan and his band are steady touring and playing all over the US. While traveling and getting to play the music of his heroes\, Nathan also writes and has recorded and released his own music. URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-big-plate-1-23-nathan-morgan-band/ LOCATION:Barley’s\, 200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Free Live Show,The Big Plate ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Nathan-Morgan_Jan-23_1200x675.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="WDVX":MAILTO:info@wdvx.com GEO:35.9708504;-83.9173131 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Barley’s 200 East Jackson Avenue Knoxville TN 37915 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=200 East Jackson Avenue:geo:-83.9173131,35.9708504 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T130000 DTSTAMP:20260726T182806 CREATED:20260107T170809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T170145Z UID:10082389-1768564800-1768568400@wdvx.com SUMMARY:The WDVX Big Plate – 1/16 – Amelia Day DESCRIPTION:Amelia Day is a musical jack-of-all-trades. Standing at the intersection of folk\, rock\, and pop\, Day blends heartfelt storytelling\, raw delivery\, and unforgettable melodies into music that feels both fresh and familiar — like rediscovering an old favorite. A self-described writer before anything else\, her perceptive lyricism extends far beyond her 23 years\, with lines reminiscent of songwriting greats like Joni Mitchell and Paul Simon. As the Spokesman-Review notes\, Day has a signature style that features “wordplay\, double-meanings and rhythmic variations\,” with themes ranging from journeying into adulthood to climate change. Many of Day’s songs are also shaped by her intimate relationships\, where her queerness and candor take center stage. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDay is proficient on guitar\, keys\, bass\, and drums\, often switching between instruments during her live performances. At other times\, she lets the music take over — stepping away from the instruments to simply sing and dance with mic in hand. She says she aims to “create an environment of complete presence and joy\, but also healthy catharsis of all the worst emotions.” As the Vanderbilt Hustler highlights\, her set is “energetic\, emotional and full of fun\, just like all of her music.” Fans often leave Day’s shows on a high\, blown away by her powerhouse vocals (drawing comparisons to Brandi Carlile\, Norah Jones\, Alanis Morissette\, and others)\, and charmed by the joy she exudes while onstage. \nAlready boasting over a million streams on a number of songs\, Amelia Day continues to prove herself as both a songwriter and performer\, emerging as a voice destined to resonate for years to come. URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-big-plate-1-16-amelia-day-the-cloves/ LOCATION:Barley’s\, 200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Free Live Show,The Big Plate ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Amelia-Day_Jan-16_1200x675.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="WDVX":MAILTO:info@wdvx.com GEO:35.9708504;-83.9173131 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Barley’s 200 East Jackson Avenue Knoxville TN 37915 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=200 East Jackson Avenue:geo:-83.9173131,35.9708504 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260109T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260109T130000 DTSTAMP:20260726T182806 CREATED:20260107T162645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T162713Z UID:10082388-1767960000-1767963600@wdvx.com SUMMARY:The WDVX Big Plate – 1/9 – Anders Thomsen DESCRIPTION:Purveyor of quality honky-tonk\, blues\, country and roots rock. \n\nAnders Thomsen has deep roots. This midwestern boy grew up on the music that makes America. The Twang of the Opry on a Saturday night\, the Rock n Roll on the stereos in the Chevys and the Fords and the Blues and Soul spilling out of the nightclubs he snuck into. He heard all that and made it his own. \nHe picked up the heartbreak and the joy of the blues\, and matched it with the lonesome\, lovelorn hillbilly waltz and powered it all with those rock and roll V-8s. \nHe got an early start\, playing in bars and nightclubs before he was old enough to drive\, sometimes even with a note from his mother.  He sang\, played guitar\, played bass and even played the washtub. Anything to get him on stage to learn the craft. URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-big-plate-1-9-anders-thomsen/ LOCATION:Barley’s\, 200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Free Live Show,The Big Plate ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/anders_jan-9_1200x675.png ORGANIZER;CN="WDVX":MAILTO:info@wdvx.com GEO:35.9708504;-83.9173131 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Barley’s 200 East Jackson Avenue Knoxville TN 37915 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=200 East Jackson Avenue:geo:-83.9173131,35.9708504 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T130000 DTSTAMP:20260726T182806 CREATED:20251209T190751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T190751Z UID:10082011-1766145600-1766149200@wdvx.com SUMMARY:The WDVX Big Plate – 12/19 – Milkman & The Big Band DESCRIPTION:Milk Man & The Big Band\, from Knoxville\, Tennessee\, is a 21-piece blues\, rock\, and jazz band established in 2021 by songwriter Dino “Milk Man” Nassios. URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-big-plate-12-19-milkman-the-big-band/ LOCATION:Barley’s\, 200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,The Big Plate ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/12-19-Milkman-The-Big-Band.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="WDVX":MAILTO:info@wdvx.com GEO:35.9708504;-83.9173131 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Barley’s 200 East Jackson Avenue Knoxville TN 37915 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=200 East Jackson Avenue:geo:-83.9173131,35.9708504 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T130000 DTSTAMP:20260726T182806 CREATED:20251203T140751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T140751Z UID:10082003-1765540800-1765544400@wdvx.com SUMMARY:The WDVX Big Plate – 12/12 – The Jazz Mixed Messengers DESCRIPTION:The Jazz Mixed Messengers is a jazz group from Knoxville Tennessee that plays popular music\, and a little jazz! URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-big-plate-12-12-the-jazz-mixed-messengers/ LOCATION:Barley’s\, 200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,The Big Plate ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/12-12-The-Jazz-Mixed-Messengers.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="WDVX":MAILTO:info@wdvx.com GEO:35.9708504;-83.9173131 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Barley’s 200 East Jackson Avenue Knoxville TN 37915 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=200 East Jackson Avenue:geo:-83.9173131,35.9708504 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR