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SUMMARY:The WDVX Big Plate — 9/11 — Scott Southworth & The Honky Tonk Anonymous Band
DESCRIPTION:“I write songs. I like pie. I play Larrivee Guitars. I really like pie.” – That’s his version of a bio…lazy jacknut! \nOriginally hailing from the great Pacific Northwest\, Flaming Tortuga Records Artist Scott is a multi-award winning Nashville based performing singer/songwriter\, a 4 time Top 30 charting recording artist in Europe and the creator/co-host of Radio/TV’s “The Music Row Show” and “Guerrilla Country”. \nAs a writer\, Scott Southworth has had over 90 Independent Cuts and was named Country Music People Magazine’s “Indie Songwriter of the Year for 2018”. \nSingles from his most recent four CD’s; “The Last Honky Tonk In Town”\, “Hey Hillbilly Singer”\, “These Old Bones” and “Comin’ Round To Honky Tonk Again” have seen chart success across Europe and radio play across the USA as well. He is a 5 time AWA nominee for Male Vocalist of the Year and Pure Country Album of the Year. March of 2019 Scott’s album “Hey Hillbilly Singer!” was awarded the “Pure Country Album of the Year” by the Academy of Western Artists and the “Horizon Award for Country Album” by the NACMAI (North American Country Music Association International). “The Last Honky Tonk In Town” recently earned the #13 slot in the “Top 25 Albums of the Decade” by Country Music People Magazine. Scott is a 2024 Josie Music Award winner in the Traditional Country Song of the Year category. \nScott’s new\, Hillbilly Trop Rock EP “Only Dead Fish Go With The Flow” drops on 6/28/2024. Scott is proud to be an endorsed Larrivee Guitar artist and an endorsed Schertler Pickups artist. \nHe performs regularly in Nashville at the Bluebird Cafe\, Douglas Corner and the Commodore Grille as well as house concerts and many songwriting festivals around the country and overseas\, recently headlining festivals in France\, Spain\, Norway\, Germany and New Zealand. \nScott has been a featured performer on RFD TV’s nationally televised “Penny Gilley Show”\, “Market Day Report”\, the nationally syndicated “Chico & B-Man” Television Show\, NBC’s “Today In Nashville” and has been a featured artist on WSM Radio’s “Coffee\, Country & Cody”\, “Nashville Today w/Devon O Day”\, “The Allnighter” with Marcia Campbell\, “Ernest Tubb’s Midnight Jamboree”\, Knoxville’s “The Writers Block”\, several performances on WDVX’s “Blue Plate Special” and “Tennessee Shines” as well as many other local TV and Radio programs across the US. \nHe has released 8 solo songwriting projects. “The Last Honky Tonk In Town” dropped August of 2016 to rave reviews across Europe and the UK! Country Music People Magazine named him their September 2016 “Honky Tonker Of The Month” and his songs “Whiskey Bottle” and “Whiskey In Heaven” were tied for the #1 spot on the UK’s “Kicking Cuts Chart” as compiled by CMP in September 2016! In late October\, his first official single “Whiskey Bottle” was released to European radio and in November debuted at #27 on the Irish Country Music charts\, made it up to #3 on the SwissTex charts as well as being picked up by several BBC UK presenters. \nScott kept the ball rolling\, releasing a new full length CD of all new\, original Traditional Country Music in May of 2018. “Hey Hillbilly Singer!” Has already received rave reviews and seen European radio chart success including CMP Magazine’s May “Honky Tonker of the Month” and topping their ‘Kickin’ Cuts Chart! SavingCountryMusic.com gives the CD 8/10 and says “If you don’t like Scott Southworth\, you don’t like Country Music!” and Robert K Oermann of MusicRow.com calls the title track “… a bawling\, honky-Tonk\, beer drinkin’ blazer. It doesn’t get more in-your-face Country than this.” \nIn July 2020\, Scott released his CD\, “These Old Bones”\, this time under the newly formed Indie Label Flaming Tortuga Records. The first single\, “Brown Liquor” topped the Indie Express Country Singles Chart for August and the album has already received rave reviews from several publications and websites including Saving Country Music.com and Country Music People Magazine…earning his 3rd consecutive “Honky Tonker of the Month Title and topping the CMP “Kickin’ Cuts” Chart! \nSeptember 2023 saw the release of his latest full-length CD project\, “Comin’ Round To Honky Tonk Again”\, featuring the duet w/Dallas Moore “Granny Used To Honky Tonk” and “Country No Matter What Country”\, a song that features 7 Indie artists from 7 different countries. Positive reviews are coming in from Indie Country publications/blogs such as Country Music People Magazine\, ION Indie Magazine and Country Music News International. \nScott is inducted into the Springfield High School Hall of Fame and the Academy of Local Musicians – Nashville Hall of Fame.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-big-plate-9-11-scott-southworth-honky-tonk-anonymous/
LOCATION:Barley’s\,  200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Free Live Show,The Big Plate
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special / United Way - Visit Knoxville Block Party — 9/10 — Nathan Morgan
DESCRIPTION:This show will take place in Market Square as part of the United Way – Visit Knoxville Block Party! \nNathan Morgan: Carrying on the American music tradition of hard driving\, cranked up country/rock music! \n  \n2026 Block Party\nThe Visit Knoxville and United Way Block Party is back on Market Square\, and it’s shaping up to be one of downtown Knoxville’s best afternoons this fall. Head out on September 10\, 2026\, between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. for good food\, live music\, and the kind of community energy that makes Knoxville feel like home. Snag a $10 lunch and stick around — you never know who might show up. \n\n$10 Lunch Special — A hotdog\, chips\, and a Ham’N goodies cookie for just ten bucks. Simple\, satisfying\, and very Knoxville.\nLive Blue Plate Special — WDVX takes the stage for a free afternoon set you won’t want to miss.\nCommunity Organizations On-Site — Local nonprofits and groups will be out in full force with activities\, information\, and giveaways for all ages. Meet representatives from the Knoxville Smokies\, Knoxville Ice Bears\, One Knoxville SC\, Muse Knoxville\, Young-Williams Animal Center\, Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley\, UT Athletics\, the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame\, and many more.\nSurprise Celebrity Appearance — Keep an eye out for two very special guests: Smokey XII and Costumed Smokey!\n\nDate: September 10\nTime: 11am-2pm\nLocation: Market Square
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-9-10-nathan-morgan/
LOCATION:Market Square\,  Market Square\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special — 9/9 — Matt Axton & Badmoon
DESCRIPTION:Matt Axton is a gifted singer/songwriter. Granted\, that’s a claim made by many artists that inhabit the world of Americana these days\, but in Matt’s case\, it’s more than a mere boast. The ability to make music is firmly infused in his genes\, courtesy of a family history that implanted that ability in him early on. \nWhile he modestly describes his sound as a “humble slice of Americana\,” it’s clear that it possesses so much more. With a style that encompasses country\, folk\, roots\, rock\, R&B\, and pure pop proficiency\, he defies easy categorization. With a rich reservoir of original tunes — over 300 in fact — and three well received albums (Blue Sky Rain\, Matthew C. Axton and Badmoon)\,  he’s established himself as a prolific and proficient singer\, songwriter and guitarist\, both on his own and at the helm of his various ensembles. \nEven a small sampling of his musical output proves the point. His “Blue Sky Rain” is both stirring and seductive\, an easy amble that belies  its description of the topsy turvy travails that accompany the entanglements of relationships. “Born of Chains” is flush with steadfast determination\, a rugged\, relentless bluesy-rocker that conveys clear conviction and a desire to overcome whatever obstacles are tossed in his way. On the other hand\, “Everything” is an homage to romance\, desire and faithfulness shared with some upbeat bluegrass banter. Here again\, Matt demonstrates his remarkable fluidity and a decidedly affable attitude. \nNotably\, he also keeps good company. Matt has recorded original material with Steve Ferrone (drummer for Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers) and Hal Cragin (bassist for Iggy Pop)\, and shared sessions at the legendary East West Studios in Hollywood where Tom Petty recorded much of his work. The songs include: “Last Search”\, a Southern rock-style anthem; “Born of Chains\,” which shares a  sparse and dark singer/songwriter vibe; the Americana style “What a Day”; the soulful strains of “Soul to Sell” and “The Big South”\, a blues groove reminiscent ZZ Top. \nHe has collaborated on projects such as “Abbey Road Reimaged – A Tribute to the Beatles” where Aaron Badgley of Spill Magazine called Axton’s cover of ‘Octopus’ Garden’ “pure genius.” \nAxton tours nationally playing large festivals and iconic institutions as well as opening up for acts like Midland\, Paul Cauthen\, Jim Lauderdale\, and Nikki Lane. The verve and versatility underscore the fact that Matt is a master of many motifs. \n“Matt’s powerful songwriting and vocals\, along with his natural rapport with the audience\, was the highlight of the 4th of July celebration where we hired him to play for the 3\,500 people at Donner Lake\,” said Ben Martin\, executive director of the Tahoe Truckee School of Music and Tahoe Music Professionals booking service.
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LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special — 9/8 — Mark Winters / Toria Richings
DESCRIPTION:Texas-based rock singer-songwriter Mark Winters is many things; a witty poet\, passionate musician\, entrepreneur\, optimist\, family man\, and a bonafide rocket scientist. He first picked up a guitar to play a song for his wife on their anniversary. That’s when he discovered the joy of connecting with people through music. Mark combines music\, poetry\, a science background\, and love for his community to form his signature sound\, “rock with a positive vibe.” \nHis musical roots are in rock\, blues rock\, and pop\, and John Mayer\, Tom Petty\, and Jason Mraz are significant influences. “My music starts from a place of poetry and creative inspiration\, and I use my ‘rocket-scientist brain’ to find structures that help me explore that initial burst of inspiration and feeling – like writing haikus\, my favorite! My grandmother taught me to express myself through poetry and I’m thankful to her for setting me on this creative and expressive path.” \nMark has a degree in Aerospace\, Aeronautical\, and Astronautical Engineering\, and his math and science background guides his musical explorations. He likes taking complex things such as emotions and expressing them in a way that’s easy to understand. Balancing his right-brained creativity with his analytical left-brain is part of a life-long journey; music is one more place where he can explore this balance. \nSince his debut album “Slipstream” in 2019 he’s garnered numerous positive reviews\, has been placed on hundreds of playlists\, and racked up over a million streams worldwide. He’s poised to continue this success with his sophomore album\, “Boundary Layer.” Boundary Layer showcases the intersection of Mark’s scientific mind and his passion for positivity and good works. This album is a tribute to those who have helped Mark break out of life’s “normal” boundaries and pursue the person he was meant to be. His goal with this new record is to inspire others to break through barriers in their lives and to use emotional connections and energy to move in the direction they were meant to go. Scientifically\, a boundary layer is the place on an object in a moving fluid where things can either start moving or stand still. \nHe and his beloved wife have always had compassion for people in the world and believe it’s important to give back to your community. Mark enjoys mentoring entrepreneurs like himself\, and donates a lot of his time to philanthropic organizations throughout the Houston area. \nEach song on his first album is an emotional story about his life’s journey’s. Slipstream is the stream of air behind any moving object\, usually in the context of making the effort of moving behind someone easier for everyone\, like birds flying in a v-formation flock. This is the feeling Mark experienced while working with the incredible musicians and producers who helped create the album. “Musically\, the songs on SlipStream run the gamut from straight guitar-based classic rock to bluesier jams\, pop metal\, Beach Boys-type ballads\, and psychedelia. There’s even a mini-rap in one number.” – The Houston Press \n \n\n\n\nInspired by the raw honesty of Neil Young’s Harvest and the timeless voice of Joan Baez\, Toria Richings picked up a guitar at 11 and never put it down. What began as learning chords quickly became songwriting using music as a way to tell stories\, process emotion\, and connect with others. \nBorn in the north of England\, raised in the Cotswolds before making her home in Sydney\, Australia\, Toria honed her craft playing pubs and intimate rooms\, developing a signature storytelling style rooted in honesty and lived experience. A pivotal turning point came following the loss of her mother\, when a gifted studio session became a form of healing\, leading to her debut EP and the beginning of her journey as a country-roots artist. \nNow an award-winning Americana songwriter\, Toria has built a growing international presence\, showcasing at major industry events and forging deep creative ties within the Nashville community. Known for songs that balance resilience with vulnerability\, she writes music that feels both deeply personal and universally resonant. \nWith each release\, Toria invites listeners into stories shaped by heart\, grit\, and the belief that music has the power to carry us through life’s most meaningful moments.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-9-8-mark-winters-toria-richings/
LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special — 9/5 — Joe DeVita / Benjamin Lamb
DESCRIPTION:Joe DeVita was born in New York December 30\,1978. At the age of 16 he began playing guitar and hitchhiking throughout the United States. Joe is a graduate of the Musicians Institute\, and attended the New School. Since his self released album in 2005\, Joe’s music has been featured on BBC6 Radio\,\, Planet Weekly\, Skope Magazine. Life experiences\, growth\, reinvention\, as well as furthering his musical abilities as songwriter and multi-instrumentalist has remained one of the driving forces in DeVita’s work. From Hardcore Punk to Jazz\, Joe presents a wide cast of characters with very singular narratives\, attempting to introduce the listener to ideas from all walks of life. \n \n\n\nBenjamin Lamb a home grown native East Tennessean with an old soul and roots deeper than any holler. Singer\, songwriter keeps to his roots of ol’ Appalachian\, camp fire\, front porch picking\, southern Baptist story telling like you’ve never heard. Stories of LIFE! A life he’s lived with hard times\, good times and everything in between. A “have to listen to” artist guarantees listeners will relate to one or more stories of a life. A definite go to for some hollers from a holler!! While it’s hard to catch him action at the moment (besides TikTok) he’s currently a full time blue collar factory time puncher\, family farm hand\, homesteader\, husband and father. But with the support from his “southern belle” wife and children\, Benjamin Lamb’s music has been “racing like a forest fire” – Ginseng Grave
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-9-5-joe-devita-benjamin-lamb/
LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Big Plate — 9/4 — Jay Clark
DESCRIPTION:Although Jay Clark went to college for 11.5 years and has a PhD in wildlife ecology\, he somehow ended up striking a balance between careers in music & science.  Jay grew up in Winchester\, Tennessee\, near where the western escarpment of the Cumberland Plateau crosses from Tennessee into Alabama.  His dad was a Cumberland Presbyterian minister for 42 years.  His mom an English teacher.  Church played a huge roll in Jay’s upbringing.  It was in the church where Jay learned to sing & in the mountains where he felt closest to God.  Jay wrote his first song in 1990.  He didn’t know how to play guitar\, so he taught himself to play in order to put music to his first song.  That song was the first of many. \nJay has been a staple in the East Tennessee music scene for more than 20 years.  During his college years\, Jay not only trapped & conducted research on black bears in the Smokies\, but also played in a couple of different bluegrass bands\, most notably a brother-style duo with Keith Garrett (currently of The Boxcars) and later in a bluegrass band\, The Stringbeans\, with Robinella and Cruz Contreras (currently of The Black Lillies).  Since releasing his first record in 2004 (Pen to Paper)\, Jay has supplemented his career as a scientist with performing his songs across the Southeast & southern Appalachia.  Presently\, Jay plays a number of his shows with his band\, Jay Clark & the Tennessee Tree Beavers\, which features Greg Horne on lead guitar & Daniel Kimbro on upright bass.  Jay recently released his fifth recording\, Of Mountains & Heartbreak (2016).  He still uses the other side of his brain as an adjunct professor in the Biology Department at Maryville College.  Jay resides in the foothills of the Smokies on 31.5 acres in Rockford\, TN\, with his wife\, Stacy\, and their pack of rescue hounds.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-big-plate-9-4-jay-clark/
LOCATION:Barley’s\,  200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special — 9/3 — Amy Speace / Crimson Calamity
DESCRIPTION:Heralded by Rolling Stone\, The New York Times\, Billboard Magazine and NPR’s “Weekend Edition\,” singer/songwriter Amy Speace is one of contemporary folk music’s leading voices and widely considered one of the best songwriters in Folk and Americana. A classically-trained actress\, Amy was cutting her teeth in the NYC theater scene and playing songs in the folk clubs in the West Village when she was discovered by Judy Collins\, who signed her to her Wildflower Records label in 2005\, took her on the road as her opening act\, and recorded her song “Weight of the World.” Amy is the 2020 winner of the AMA UK’s International Song of the Year for her song “Me and the Ghost of Charlemagne.” “The Blue Rock Session\,” her 10th solo album\, was released in December 2025 and reached #1 immediately on the Folk Radio Charts\, as did her last three albums. “Blue Rock” is a truly solo acoustic project Amy recorded in 3 hours in Wimberley\, TX during a writer’s retreat  She has been featured on NPR’s “All Things Considered” and in a segment for “Marketplace.”  Craig Havighurst of Nashville’s WMOT radio calls her “Sublime and inimitable…Speace has been one of [Nashville’s] premiere folk artists of the last decade.”   Amy has played many festivals around the world\, including Rocky Mountain Folks Festival\, Philadelphia Folk Festival\, Glastonbury Music Festival\, legacy stages like The Grand Ole Opry and The Ryman Auditorium in Nashville and is a favorite of “Mountain Stage Radio.” \n A well-respected writer\, she’s had essays published in The New York Times\, No Depression\, Working Mother Magazine\, Salon.com and leads workshops in songwriting and performance. Her forthcoming debut collection of poetry\, The Cardinals\,  will be published by Red Hen Press on September 1\, 2026. In 2025 she published To The Performer: A Handbook for Singer-Songwriters. She holds an MFA in poetry from Spalding University. \n \nCrimson Calamity is a Nashville-based duo founded by Lauren Harding and Mallory Trunnell. With a shared passion for vivid storytelling and rich harmonies\, they’ve built a sound that blends Americana\, folk\, and sultry rock with an undercurrent of mystical. What began as a songwriting challenge quickly transformed into an undeniable creative force—one rooted in raw emotion\, authentic connection\, and an intuitive musical chemistry. \nTheir songs weave cinematic narratives with bold lyrics and layered instrumentation\, offering listeners an experience that feels both timeless and fresh. Known for their haunting vocal blend and dynamic live performances\, Crimson Calamity has carved out a distinct space in the modern folk-rock and Americana scenes. \nThe duo also hosted the music podcast The Liner Notes with Crimson Calamity\, where they shared candid conversations with fellow artists about craft and creativity. Now\, Harding and Trunnell are embarking on a new chapter. Their latest single\, Scorched Earth\, dropped November 14th\, 2025 along with their new EP\, IGNIS.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-9-3-amy-speace-crimson-calamity/
LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special — 9/2 — J. Dewveall / Patrick McCormic
DESCRIPTION:Singer/Songwriter\, J. Dewveall\, is the defiant chaplain of Americana music. Obsessed with existential stuff\, he doesn’t just make music\, he sings practical theology in E-flat minor. His brand of comfort blues\, rock\, and alt-country soul provides a soundtrack to exploring life’s big questions\, rooted in human experience and emotion. \nDewveall is a native Texan\, from the Houston area\, but has called Nashville\, TN home since 2008\, and the American South has certainly given him a backdrop on which to build his musical philosophy. He pushes the boundaries of our comfort when tackling questions about faith\, beliefs\, and society\, delivering lyrics with the grit of bands like Drive-by Truckers\, but sung with honey on the tongue\, like Chris Stapleton. \n \nPatrick McCormic is a Franklin\, Tennessee–based songwriter whose music blends the storytelling soul of Americana with an arsenal of styles ranging from southern gothic to traditional country to 90s alternative. \nBorn in Louisiana and raised across California and Alabama\, Patrick’s cross‑country upbringing exposed him to a wide spectrum of musical traditions. Those early influences became the foundation of his writing: melody‑driven\, heartfelt\, and rooted in a strong sense of place. His songs often carry a nostalgic glow\, pairing modern sensibilities with the timeless feel of the artists who first inspired him. \nPatrick has been recognized as a “Writer to Watch” at the 2025 Muscle Shoals Songwriters Festival\, and he is a Sunday Night Writer at The Bluebird Café. Whether on stage or in the writing room\, he aims to create music that feels familiar yet fresh — songs that make people feel rooted in the scenes on display in his writing\, even on the first listen.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-9-2-j-dewveall-patrick-mccormic/
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special — 9/1 — James Margolis / Aaron Blake and Dave Eggar
DESCRIPTION:James Margolis: Philadelphia-area native. A multi-instrumentalist and engineer/producer well-steeped in blues\, folk\, jazz\, soul\, hip-hop\, and neo-soul. A student of music in all its forms. \n \nAmerican tenor Aaron Blake is recognized for performances marked by vocal elegance\, dramatic presence\, and psychological depth\, captivating audiences on leading stages around the world. \nA Grammy-winning artist whose repertoire encompasses historic masterpieces and contemporary works\, Mr. Blake is widely admired for his commanding presence as the High Priest of Amon in Philip Glass’ Akhnaten\, as well as for his emotionally immediate interpretation of Michel in Martinů’s Julietta. Reviewers have praised his ability to bring vulnerability and intensity to this signature role\, which he has performed in Czech\, German\, and French. \nRegularly engaged by the Metropolitan Opera since his debut as Gastone in La traviata\, Mr. Blake maintains a longstanding artistic relationship with the company. His recent appearances there include Le Remendado in Carmen\, Don Basilio in Le Nozze di Figaro\, The Four Servants in Les Contes d’Hoffman\, and Don Ottavio in Don Giovanni\, among others. \nMr. Blake’s schedule has also included debuts with the Israeli Opera in L’elisir d’Amore andBritten’s War Requiem\, as well as performances with Cincinnati Opera (Don Giovanni\, Il Barbiere di Seviglia\, Fellow Travelers)\, Vancouver Opera (The Pearl Fishers)\, Komische Oper Berlin (Die Zauberflöte)\, and many other appearances in the U.S. and internationally. \nHis symphonic repertoire includes Handel’s Messiah\, Haydn’s The Creation and Serenade\, Puccini’s Messa di Gloria\, Mozart’s Requiem and Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony\, among other works. \nIn addition to his performance career\, Mr. Blake is a dedicated community advocate and champion of young voices. He serves as Artist in Residence at King University in Bristol\, Tennessee\, where he leads vocal arts masterclasses for regional students\, collaborates with area organizations\, and designs and produces community-focused events. \n 
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-9-1-james-margolis-aaron-blake-and-dave-eggar/
LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260831T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260831T130000
DTSTAMP:20260923T015226
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special — 8/31 — Sarrenna / Jason Ellis
DESCRIPTION:Sarrenna is a singer/songwriter based in Knoxville\, TN! \n \nLocals describe Jason Ellis as a passionate\, authentic performer with strong vocals and compelling storytelling through his music. Known for his engaging live shows and grassroots appeal\, from intimate brewery gigs to his radio performances.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-8-31-sarrenna-jason-ellis/
LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T130000
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special — 8/29 — At The Jukebox
DESCRIPTION:  \n“At The Jukebox” is a three-piece\, seasoned set of singer/songwriters from East Tennessee\, on a mission to serve up memory lane walkin’\, front porch foot stompin’\, and Spirit filled cover and original songs to their audiences. They are known for their tight harmonies\, harmonica accompaniment and energetic performances laced with a dash of humor and a down-home vibe. They perform 50+ shows a year at senior living residences\, music venues\, special events\, house concerts and community functions.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-8-29-at-the-jukebox/
LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T130000
DTSTAMP:20260923T015226
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Big Plate — 8/28 — Lucky Perm
DESCRIPTION:Lucky Perm will perform!
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-big-plate-8-28-lucky-perm/
LOCATION:Barley’s\,  200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Free Live Show,The Big Plate
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T130000
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special — 8/27 — Jennifer Alvarado / Maynard and the Musties
DESCRIPTION:Jennifer Alvarado is redefining what it means to be a country artist in today’s music scene. With a sound that fuses the heartfelt storytelling of 90s country with the raw\, unfiltered honesty of alternative rock\, her music has been described as “Deana Carter meets Alanis Morissette.” But Jennifer isn’t just another artist blending genres—she’s a truth-teller\, a fighter\, and a voice for those who have ever felt out of place. Her songs are unflinchingly personal\, yet universally relatable\, tackling love\, loss\, trauma\, and redemption with a fearless honesty that sets her apart. \nBorn and raised in Hickory\, North Carolina\, Alvarado’s love for music was sparked at the age of four when her grandfather first placed a guitar in her hands. Growing up\, she found her voice singing in church and school performances\, but a devastating loss and relentless bullying in middle school silenced her for years. While others saw her talent\, she struggled with crippling performance anxiety\, choosing instead to write in secret. It wasn’t until her mid-teens\, when she picked up the guitar again and began leading worship\, that she slowly reclaimed her confidence. \nAlvarado’s path to music wasn’t a straight shot. Despite earning a music scholarship\, she ultimately pursued a degree in Political Science and Family Ministries\, preparing for a future in law and ministry. She worked as an Intellectual Property Paralegal\, led worship at two churches\, and taught guitar and ukulele on the side. But music never stopped calling. In 2020\, facing a crossroads\, she decided to take a chance — submitting her music to Indie Star Radio. The response was immediate and overwhelming\, leading to her being named Country Artist of the Year in 2021. From that moment\, there was no turning back. \nSince then\, Jennifer has become one of the most relentless independent artists in country music\, performing over 200 shows a year across the country. She’s played legendary venues like The Viper Room\, intimate clubs on the California coast\, and countless stages across NC\, TN\, GA\, VA\, SC\, CT\, KY\, and TX. Her goal? To play all 50 states and bring her music to international audiences. While she’s been told she’s “not redneck enough” for country music and “too old” to chase a dream\, she refuses to let the industry define her. Instead\, she writes and sings on her own terms\, creating music that resonates with those searching for something deeper than another whiskey-soaked party anthem. \nBeyond the music\, Jennifer is deeply passionate about using her platform to make a difference. She is actively involved in Celebrate Recovery\, prison ministry\, and organizations supporting women overcoming addiction and homelessness. She volunteers at various local recovery based ministries in North Carolina\, Tennessee Oncology in Nashville\, and Meals on Wheels.  Jennifer Alvarado is more than a musician — she is a storyteller\, an advocate\, and proof that resilience and faith can carve out a space where none seemed to exist. She isn’t chasing fame or fortune. She’s chasing meaning\, moments\, and the chance to remind others that their voice\, their dreams\, and their stories matter. \n \nMaynard and the Musties will perform as well!
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-8-27-jennifer-alvarado-maynard-and-the-musties/
LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special — 8/26 — Duck Ryan & Ryan Dunaway
DESCRIPTION:Duck Ryan began playing bluegrass banjo in college when they joined the Pellissippi State Community College bluegrass program. Duck’s interest in various genres and styles comes through in their eclectic and thoughtful songwriting and energetic stage presence. Duck’s role within Blue Ridge Gathering includes songwriting\, banjo and guitar\, lead and harmony vocals and social media and community outreach. Outside of BRG Duck can be seen collaborating with other Knoxville musicians and artists creating a more vibrant and supportive community. \nRyan Dunaway is a multi instrumentalist and songwriter from Nashville\, TN. He is primarily a fiddle player and he enjoys learning and performing in various musical styles\, from old time and folk to jazz and avant garde. He is a mechanical engineer at Hologram Electronics in Knoxville\, TN. He also loves to ride and build bicycles. He is a founding member of Blind House.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-8-26-duck-ryan-ryan-dunaway/
LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T130000
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special — 8/25 — Cory Chambers / C&V Radio Hour
DESCRIPTION:Savannah music fans will recognize Cory Chambers from veteran bluegrass band\, City Hotel. His mandolin playing and unique songwriting style helped grow City Hotel into a Low Country institution. The solo effort has Chambers donning an acoustic guitar and harmonica in the style of many luminous folk singers. Inspired by John Prine\, Amy Winehouse\, and all things between\, Chambers brings endearing new songs to all music fans. Listen to the latest EP More Songs! wherever you stream music. Get out and go see him performing solo\, and with bluegrass super group\, Swamptooth. \n \nC&V Radio Hour will perform as well!
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-8-25-cory-chambers-cv-radio-hour/
LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260824T130000
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special — 8/24 — Dan Raza / Sam Mooney
DESCRIPTION:PLUCKED while still a student to tour with Joan Armatrading\, and championed by Neil Young on his ‘Living With War’ website\, Dan Raza has spent the first chapter of his career weaving folk troubadour magic around the clubs and halls of the UK and Europe while quietly building a reputation as one of the UK’s best-kept musical secrets. \nWith two critically-acclaimed albums under his belt\, the singer-songwriter\, whose roots lie in folk\, Americana and lyrical pop balladry\, has won support along the way from some of the biggest names in folk music\, such as Rodney Crowell (“great voice and fine arranging sensibilities”)\, Tom Paxton (“killer songs”) and John McCutcheon (“one of my favourite discoveries of recent years”)\, and has long been tipped for wider mainstream recognition. \nNow with the release of his third LP –  Wayfarer – that could happen. While the core elements of his music remain rooted in the troubadour tradition\, the album’s eclectic mix of styles – ranging from soul\, folk\, blues\, country\, Tin Pan Alley\, and Britpop – betoken a wider appeal. With shades of Jackson Browne\, Bruce Springsteen\, Roy Orbison and Bill Withers\, Raza’s latest offering could well be the one to reach a mainstream audience. \n \n“My name is Sam Mooney. I’m a musician from Mississippi\, and I’m lucky enough to have the privilege of making music for you. \nFor as long as I can remember\, few things have brought me as much joy as music. Whether it’s going to a show\, playing piano\, or jamming to music in the car with friends\, I just love it. Naturally\, a life working in the music industry is the dream I decided to chase! \nOver the last several years\, I’ve spent most of my free time on the road playing shows. In that time\, I’ve been blessed with some amazing opportunities. I’ve gotten to open for and share the stage with some of my favorite bands and musicians\, record and release three projects\, and travel around the country performing. Most importantly\, however\, I’ve gotten make countless new friends on the journey. \nMy hope is to write music that will speak into your life. Music that will bring you joy. Music that will be a soundtrack to whatever lies ahead on your journey. My goal is to put on fun and exciting shows that will allow you to escape into a special musical experience and make great memories. Hopefully\, I’ll even get to meet you at a show sometime! \nThere’s so much more I could say\, but I’ll leave the conversation with you to be continued in person or on social media. My links can be found at the bottom of the page! \nThanks again for being here. It’s only because of you that I get to make music.”
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-8-24-dan-raza-sam-mooney/
LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T130000
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special — 8/22 — Mason Cole / Stefani Morton
DESCRIPTION:Born and raised in Shelby\, North Carolina\, Mason Cole’s musical journey began at age eleven with a Christmas guitar and a head full of curiosity. He spent his early days glued to YouTube\, teaching himself the riffs that lit his imagination on fire. By twelve\, he’d enrolled in a junior high guitar class—mostly\, as he puts it\, “an excuse to play guitar during school hours.” Already ahead of the curve\, Mason quickly found himself drawn to something deeper: songwriting. \n“I grew up riding shotgun with my dad\, listening to Willie Nelson\, George Jones\, and Keith Whitley everywhere we went. Those were my heroes before I even knew what that meant. Later on\, I discovered Americana and Red Dirt—Jason Isbell\, Sturgill Simpson\, Tyler Childers—and it was like finding a new branch of the same family tree.” \nGrounded\, determined\, and unafraid of hard work\, Mason spends his days with Simmons Structural Movers\, helping his father relocate houses and mobile homes. That work ethic carried naturally into his music. At fifteen\, he began crafting his first project\, Lonesome Again\, recorded entirely in a makeshift “poor man’s studio” he and his father built from carpet padding and insulation behind their home. Mason recorded\, mixed\, and mastered all fifteen original tracks himself—a testament to his drive and resourcefulness. \n\n\nAs his career gained momentum\, Mason began sharing festival stages with artists he once looked up to from afar\, including Shenandoah\, Lainey Wilson\, Corey Smith\, and more. In 2023—during the final week of his high school career—he performed a 10-show residency at the MGM in Las Vegas\, a defining showcase that highlighted his fast-rising trajectory. Later that same year\, at just eighteen\, he signed his first record deal with Santa Anna/Sony Music\, marking a major milestone and solidifying his emergence as a standout voice in modern country and Americana. \nWith his band The Hellbenders\, Mason Cole steps into a louder\, more rock-driven chapter. The new album brings grit\, energy\, and a fresh edge while staying true to his roots. \n \nStefani Morton is a singer-songwriter\, visual artist\, actor\, and former educator from South Carolina. Now residing in Nashville\, Stefani is an active member of ASCAP\, NSAI\, ISSA and AMA. Her recent song releases\, ‘Hey Boy’ and ‘Man Crush\,’ were featured in the March/April 2024 issues of Lazie Indie Magazine. Stefani has also been featured in Canvas Rebel Magazine and Nashville Voyager. She was recently nominated for the Marquis 2024 Who’s Who Directory and has appeared in music videos for emerging pop/country artists Shaboozey and Dax. Following a near-fatal bout with sepsis in August 2023\, Stefani relocated to Nashville just eight weeks later. Despite overcoming significant health challenges\, including a year on crutches and canes\, she performed over 100 shows in Nashville in 2024. Stefani recently underwent successful hip replacement surgery at Vanderbilt\, where the infection had spread. She is fully recovered and enjoys creating art and calling Nashville home. Notably\, she is a distant cousin of Patsy Cline\, and her great-grandfather\, Bradley\, was a fiddler in the Buffalo Bill Cody Show. \nSince moving to Nashville\, Stefani has made notable accomplishments in the acting world. She has appeared in music videos with well-known entertainers such as Shaboozey and Dax. Her role as a widow in Dax’s Lonely Dirt Road Alonehas reached over 40 million views. \nShe has also been featured in films directed by Ricky Burkell\, including The Freak Off and Dating My Past\, now streaming on Prime Video\, Apple TV\, and YouTube. \nIn addition\, Stefani has worked in commercials for companies such as Bentley Pontoons and Brookdale Senior Living Community Centers\, among others.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-8-22-mason-cole-stefani-morton/
LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T130000
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Big Plate — 8/21 — The Doghouse Shakers
DESCRIPTION:The Doghouse Shakers: Jump\, Jive\, Boogie\, Bop\, and Blues.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-big-plate-8-21-the-doghouse-shakers/
LOCATION:Barley’s\,  200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Free Live Show,The Big Plate
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T130000
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special — 8/20 — Becca Tremmel
DESCRIPTION:Becca Tremmel: \n“So\, I was born in Hackensack\, NJ in 1994. I am the middle child of three.  My big sister is my role model and she currently studying fashion (and she’s sort of perfect)\, and my little brother is a newly engaged\, skiing obsessed hooligan who looks exactly like me. My family moved to Sundance\, UT when I was four. I went to the Sundance Mountain School and spent most of my time hiking Mount Timpanogos and learning about all about wildlife. We technically didn’t have a “math class” but please ask me anything about owls\, elk\, or mountain lions. I probably most definitely know the answer… unlike math. I spent hours and hours riding my horse\, Jazzie; hiking and skiing that mountain with my late\, great Bernese Mountain Dog\, Cassie. \nAnd then\, of course\, there was music at the crazy young age of five I began to create and memorize melodies and lyrics and started to understand song structure. My favorite singers were Hannah Montana and Avril Lavigne (naturally) but honestly my world was shook the moment I heard “Teardrops on my Guitar” by Taylor Swift. I was sold. I wanted to be a songwriter. \nI started taking drum lessons at  six and continued until I realized that writing and melodies were more my thing. I wanted to tell stories so I started learning how to play guitar\, taking voice lessons and writing in my journal.  At 15 I wrote my first song\, “Maybe.”  It was a song about a boy who broke my heart. Typical. \nWhen I was about 10 years old The Bluebird Cafe started visiting the Sundance Resort during the Summertime. I was absolutely wonderstruck by these legends who from a magical and must-be mythical place called\, Nashville. Also\, they were visiting MY mountain all the way out in Utah. The Bluebird inspired me to pursue my passion of writing songs and telling stories and I set my sights on Nashville.  Along the way I attended a summer clinic at the Berklee College of Music in Boston and was then accepted to the songwriting program and the voice program\, but I knew Nashville was my destination.  Now I am a graduate from Belmont University’s songwriting program in Nashville. I spent 2019 sailing around the world as a cruise ship musician which was WILD\, but I found my way back to Nashville. \nAfter returning from the 7 seas I decided to really pursue the whole artist thing. I started playing full band shows around Nash with my all female band !! I put out a couple of songs\, my first music video and I even started to develop my team. It’s been an amazing journey and yet I only feel like it’s the beginning. \nI hope to be here for a long\, long time. Nashville is the greatest town in the world.  I love playing at venues around town and can’t believe the insanely talented people I am meeting. \nWhen I am not singing and playing you can find me riding horses\, shooting arrows\, spelunking\, skiing\, rescuing wildlife\, having earnest conversations with my cats\, watching my talented friends play music around town or running a coffee shop.”
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-8-20-becca-tremmel/
LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special — 8/19 — Teryn Dixon
DESCRIPTION:Teryn Dixon: Singer-Songwriter in Knoxville\, Tennessee!Folk-Americana-R&B-Jazz-Blues
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-8-19-teryn-dixon/
LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T130000
DTSTAMP:20260923T015226
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special — 8/18 — Noah Gray
DESCRIPTION:Noah Gray is a singer\, songwriter\, producer and multi-instrumentalist based in Knoxville\, Tennessee. Noah has quickly become an in-demand act around East Tennessee and beyond for his sonically diverse discography\, poetically-minded writing and melismatic vocal style. ​​​\n\n\n\n\nNoah has been performing publicly since the age of 14\, leading worship sets in churches he attended in his teens. After performing in countless open mic nights and entering multiple talent competitions as a teenager (including the 2020 ACE Awards in Knoxville\, which led him to win First Place in his category for his performance on the Bijou Theatre stage)\, Noah attended Pellissippi State Community College and received his Associate’s Degree in Music in 2022. He has now been performing full shows regularly since 2023\, travelling as far as Los Angeles to showcase his original music and capturing the attention of any audience he encounters\, along the way.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-8-18-noah-gray/
LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T130000
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special — 8/17 — Kris Schultz
DESCRIPTION:After years assisting musicians as merch slinger\, road manager and van driver\, but never playing or singing herself\, Kris Schultz eventually  acquired a cheap guitar and began writing musical snapshots of a life wandering\, looking for – and maybe finding –  home in unexpected places. \nShe released her full-length album\, Standard Issue Heart\, in October 2021\, has played locally at such legendary venues as The Saxon Pub and Cactus Cafe\, toured in the Midwest\, Southwest and Southeastern US\, has been featured in the live performance series “Songs In Places” for the last year\, and  is currently working on her second album.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-8-17-kris-schultz/
LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T130000
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special — 8/15 — Trey Hedrick / Jeff BearCat Bunch
DESCRIPTION:Trey Hedrick is a modern Appalachian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist whose sound blends Appalachian folk\, Americana\, and blue-collar country. Deeply rooted in the storied hills of southeastern Ohio along the West Virginia border\, his music is as textured and layered as the region he calls home. Drawing from the landscape and lineage that shaped him\, Trey writes with a deep reverence for generational memory\, places\, and the stories that define us. \nThat storytelling comes into full focus on his forthcoming debut album\, Sing Appalachia\, out Friday\, October 17. Recorded in May 2025 at the Tractor Shed in Nashville with GRAMMY-winning producer and engineer Sean Sullivan (Sturgill Simpson\, Tyler Childers\, John Prine)\, the record is a testament to Trey’s belief in the power of place and honest songwriting. It also features a special guest appearance by one of Trey’s longtime heroes\, Tim O’Brien — a full-circle moment for an artist who grew up studying his records. \nRaised in a proud\, working-class family where music was as natural as breathing\, Trey’s earliest memories involve instruments constantly moving through the room — a guitar\, a mandolin\, a fiddle — always in someone’s hands. His grandfather\, a retired coal miner and a well-regarded local musician\, had “such a rich and textured voice and an ability to make anything his\,” Trey recalls. “Don’t just play it — mean it\, make it yours\,” his grandfather would say. That legacy left its mark. \nThough Trey spent years as a guitarist and mandolin player\, it wasn’t until recently that he stepped forward as a songwriter and solo artist. “I never wanted to be someone who just talked about doing things and never actually did\,” he says. “There were a lot of those guys where I grew up\, and it scared the hell out of me.” His songs reflect that urgency and humility — written to feel honest\, never traditional just for tradition’s sake. “I’m not here to cosplay Appalachia\,” he adds. “If it sounds traditional one day and something else the next\, that’s what came out when I picked up the guitar.” \nEven as his sound sits comfortably within Appalachian and Americana traditions\, there’s a subtle freshness to it. Trey developed a deep love for flatpicking early on\, drawn to the drive and precision of players like Clarence White\, Tony Rice\, and Doc Watson. His influences stretch far and wide — from bluegrass trailblazers like Tim O’Brien and Ralph Stanley to the powerhouse blues vocals of Susan Tedeschi\, with nods to Aretha Franklin and Bobby Bland\, and even ‘90s R&B and hip-hop woven in. “If something swings or grooves a little\, that’s probably why\,” he laughs. “I’d like to think all those influences come across in my debut album — that was kind of the point anyway.\n \nJeff BearCat Bunch: A behind the scenes kind of guy for a number of years. \nWorking with other artists as a tour manager\, roadie\, merch guy\, driver\, fan\, friend\, etc… \nhoning in on the craft of songwriting and story telling. \nIndependent and nationally touring singer/songwriter/storyteller\, \nOriginally from Knoxville\,TN. \nBased in Nashville\, TN. \nOver the past few years BC has shared stages with names like Scott H. Biram\, Wayne “The Train” Hancock\, Kade Hoffman\, Josh Morningstar\, Jesse Dayton\, Billy Don Burns\, Cass Jones\, Ellis Bullard\, Rob Leines\, Sunny Sweeney\, Kayla Ray\, Gus Clark\, Alex Williams\, Justin Wells\, \nWes Shipp\, Casper McWade\, Dallas Burrow\, Dallas Moore\, Taylor Hunnicutt\, Elizabeth Cook\, Silverada among a ton of others \nopening shows/touring with\, tour managing\, special guest appearance\, festivals\, etc. \nHas been on the OUTLAW COUNTRY CRUISES put on by Sirius XM outlaw country station \nSharing the bill with acts like \nBlackberry Smoke\, Steve Earle\, Lucinda Williams\, Roger Alan Wade\, Elizabeth Cook\, Mojo Nixon\, Jesse Dayton\, Scott H. Biram\, Dale Watson\, Ray Wylie Hubbard\, Supersuckers\, 49 Winchester\, The Mavericks\, Nikki Lane\, Sarah Gayle Meech\, Vandoliers\, Joshua Ray Walker\, Silverada\, etc. \nWell traveled\, well versed\, and well taught rambler \nout living the words of the songs he sings.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-8-15-trey-hedrick-jeff-bearcat-bunch/
LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Big Plate — 8/14 — Michael Reno Harrell
DESCRIPTION:Michael Reno Harrell is an award winning songwriter\, a published author\, a nationally known storyteller and a visual artist. And he’s from the Southern Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina where all those things are as much a part of life as breathing. Michael’s talents in the aforementioned Fields have taken him to forty-four states and several foreign countries over his over Fifty plus year career. His work is based in life experiences that reflect the culture of his mountain roots\, which go back eight generations. But\, Michael’s stories\, songs and artworks reflect not only the southern experience\, but also American’s story. His work\, in whichever form it may take\, all comes down to one thing…story. \nOne could compare Michael’s performances to his granddaddy’s pocket knife: well worn and familiar feeling\, but razor sharp and with a point. His brand of entertainment appeals to a very diverse audience. \nMichael’s natural knack for storytelling\, in print\, song and spoken word has earned him praise from not only the music community but from the literary and storytelling worlds as well\, having had the honor of being a Featured Teller at the National Storytelling Festival and to be Teller In Residence at the International Storytelling Center\, as well as performing at major music events like MerleFest and the Walnut Valley Festival. Along with his performances\, Michael often conducts workshops in songwriting and storytelling as well. \nHis humor and wit\, as well as the emotional depth of his work\, keep his fan base growing and staying tuned in for whatever comes next. Don’t miss the chance to experience what those faithful fans keep returning again and again to enjoy.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-big-plate-8-14-michael-reno-harrell/
LOCATION:Barley’s\,  200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Free Live Show,The Big Plate
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special — 8/13 — Ryan Blansett / Pat Beasley
DESCRIPTION:Ryan Blansett is a singer-songwriter from Missouri\, blending folk and Americana influences from artists like Nathaniel Rateliff\, Iron & Wine\, and Son Volt. With heartfelt lyrics\, an acoustic guitar\, and a sound rooted in the Midwest\, the music captures the raw emotions of life\, love\, and loss. \n \nPat Beasley\, singer/songwriter will perform as well!
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-8-13-ryan-blansett-pat-beasley/
LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T130000
DTSTAMP:20260923T015226
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special — 8/12 — nic. / Donna Frost
DESCRIPTION:nic. will be performing! \n \nSinger-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Donna Frost is a traveling troubadour with decades of performing and touring experience. Expertly weaving folk\, blues and pop\, she creates memorable concerts that champion the human spirit. She logs thousands of miles each year\, performing across the U.S.\, solo and with her band. With over 300 songs in her catalog and ten albums\, her music has received airplay\, charted and garnered awards worldwide. Recently\, Donna won the Mississippi Music Foundation Best Americana Artist award in April 2023. She has performed a tribute to the late Skeeter Davis at Kentucky Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony; and has performed live on Chicago WGN TV. Giving back to the community\, she is an active performer with Music for Seniors\, “Musicians on Call” and “Songs of Love.” She is endorsed by Kamoa Ukuleles and Luna Guitars; and is an ambassador for True Joy Acoustics which donates ukuleles to pediatric hospitals for music therapy programs across the country. Her latest album The Beautiful Unseen is a collaboration with her longtime friend Jack Howell\, and recorded in Joshua Tree\, CA.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-8-12-nic-donna-frost/
LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T130000
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special — 8/11 — Evie Andrus and Friends
DESCRIPTION:Evie Andrus has spent most of her adult life adding tasty licks to other people’s projects\, adding just the right ingredient to make a piece of music sound its best. With the release of her first album under her own name\, “Evie’s Great Adventure\,” the fiddler/vocalist ready to deliver the main course. \nThe new album is flat-out feel-good music delivered with the same heart and soul that’s made Evie a popular performed all across the Southeast. \nMaybe you caught her bands Barefoot Sanctuary or Buffalo Fiasco\, or heard her backing up renowned cellist Dave Eggar\, irreverent singer-songwriter Roger Alan Wade\, or performing at the Big Ears Festival with improvisational great Lonnie Holley\, or maybe you spotted her backing up Foreigner on a short tour. There’s also the possibility that you heard her music on the HBO series “The Outsider” or saw her appearance on “American Ninja Warrior.” \nBorn in Fargo\, N.D. and raised in Minot\, N.D.\, Evie began playing fiddle at six years old in her father’s band Crossroads\, but she was already a stage veteran. She first performed on stage at the age of 3\, blowing a train whistle\, on one of her father’s songs. \nWhen Evie was in the 4th grade\, her father started a family band called Family Ties\, which included her father on banjo and her brother Joe on bass. Mom ran sound for the group. \n“Our thing was to wear funny ties\,” says Evie. “My favorite was a rubber Swiss cheese tie … In the summer\, we were out and about. We played a lot around North Dakota\, South Dakota\, Minnesota and Canada\, Good Sam conventions and re-enactments\, fur trade re-enactments.” \nWho even knew there were “fur trade” re-enactments? \nAll through high school\, Evie performed in bluegrass bands and her high school orchestra\, but she didn’t have a lot in common with her classmates. \n“I grew up in a very bluegrass-centric family\,” she says. “Plus\, we had no TV. My entertainment was listening to (vintage radio shows) ‘Sherlock Holmes\,’ ‘Dragnet’ and ‘Inner Sanctum.’” \nEvie later attended North Dakota State University\, majoring in athletic training\, and playing in a group called Ironwood and\, later\, Sisters of the North on the side. It was an encounter with East Tennessee bluegrass act Blue Moon Rising that made Evie decide to move to East Tennessee. She moved to Johnson City\, Tenn.\, and landed a scholarship in the East Tennessee State University bluegrass program. \n“My first fiddle teacher there was (former Bluegrass Boys’ fiddler) Tater Tate\,” says Evie. “I couldn’t believe I was getting a scholarship to take lessons from Tater Tate!” \nWhile in Johnson City she worked at the Acoustic Coffee House\, working as a server and making music. She was a regular at late-night jam sessions and later became a favorite player to accompany singer-songwriters. \n“It was a different approach to music than what I had done before\,” says Evie. “It was kind of freeing in a way.” \nAfter a graduation\, Evie returned to North Dakota for few years before taking a music job in with the  Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Show in Pigeon Forge\, Tenn. \nAfter a year and a half of dinner shows\, Evie leaned into teaching and playing with a variety of bands and musicians and then founded Barefoot Sanctuary\, which later became Buffalo Fiasco. A gig with Lonnie Holley at the Big Ears Festival led to Evie getting a call from HBO to be part of the limited series “The Outsider.” \n“The scene at the festival with the fiddle tunes\, that’s me!” says Evie. “I’m blurry in the background\, but it was really awesome.” \nAs a side person\, Evie says she’s always known where she fits. \n“I call myself a Jell-O player\,” says Evie. “There’s always room for Jell-O. It fills in all the cracks.” \nWith the release of “Evie’s Great Adventure\,” though\, she knows where she fits as well. \n“I’m really excited to get my true musical voice out more\,” says Evie. “In an odd way\, it took the pandemic to make me take time to find my voice. Now I want to share my love of music and adventure. It’s not earth shattering. It’s something people can put on and just have a great afternoon.”
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-8-11-evie-andrus-and-friends/
LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special — 8/10 — Sam Kucera / Songs of the Folk
DESCRIPTION:Sam Kucera: Singer/Songwriter \n \nA.T. and Lauren Cason were born in different parts of the Carolinas and met while studying music in college in the early 2000’s—they have been singing and playing together ever since. Both hold Master’s degrees in music yet maintain the heritage of their place and people\, having grown up in musical families that embodied the traditions of the area. The combination of their training and the roots of their Carolina Piedmont upbringing helped the couple naturally craft a unique and authentic American folk music sound that’s as current and innovative as it is steeped in the folk\, country\, and blues music influences of the American South. The sound of Songs of the Folk is aptly described by Folk and Honey\, one of the UK’s leading folk music publications: \n“Their original songs have a slick\, contemporary musicianship underlying them..their tasteful instrumentation always helping to bring their rootsy subject matters to life.” \nHaving performed for years throughout the Eastern US\, the Casons moved to England where they spent several years touring extensively in the UK\, making a name for themselves within the music circuit of England by playing in a variety of venues from historic folk clubs in Cambridge\, Colchester\, and Norwich to internationally-recognized venues such as the Glasshouse International Centre for Music in Gateshead and the Queen’s Hall Theatre in Kent. They have also achieved international acclaim for their song\, A Feeling I Get\, a semi-finalist in the 2024 International Songwriting Competition. \nAfter releasing numerous singles\, an EP titled Songs of the Folk\, and their first full-length album\, Sun-Scorched Land\, A.T. and Lauren have released their second LP entitled In the Old Kingdom\, which was recorded in a centuries-old converted barn in Maldon\, Essex and the first Church of England parish chapel\, St. Michael’s in Woodham Walter\, built in the 1500s. \nThe Casons moved back to their mountain home in Western North Carolina where they’ve been featured on NPR’s The Martha Bassett Show\, WDVX Blue Plate Special\, and have performed in loads of house concerts and venues throughout the Southeast. They are also passionate about taking their music to those in distressed situations\, such as at homeless shelters\, rehab centers\, and prisons through their non-profit organization\, For the Folk (www.forthefolknc.org). \nThe Casons are certainly at their best when performing live. Their musical bond is gripping and palpable and as they tell stories alongside the tunes this connection transmits to audiences\, creating a truly engaging experience. A concert of Songs of the Folk is a concert of well-crafted music and lyrics\, pleasant harmonies\, intricate instrumentation\, and original storytelling. Audience members leave impressed by the songwriting and fingerstyle guitar-playing\, entranced by the refined vocal harmonies\, and enamored with the exceptional lyricism\, but most importantly\, each person leaves feeling like an old friend of the Casons and a part of the Songs of the Folk.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-8-10-sam-kucera-songs-of-the-folk/
LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special — 8/8 — Hiwassee Bend
DESCRIPTION:Hiwassee Bend is an East Tennessee bluegrass band bringing together driving instrumentals\, rich harmonies\, and authentic Appalachian roots. Blending traditional bluegrass with fresh energy\, the band delivers engaging live performances that honor the genre while connecting with today’s audiences. Whether on a festival stage\, at a community event\, or in an intimate venue\, Hiwassee Bend is committed to sharing timeless music with heart and authenticity.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-8-8-hiwassee-bend/
LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T130000
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Big Plate — 8/7 — West Memphis Rain Company
DESCRIPTION:West Memphis Rain Company will be performing!
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-big-plate-8-7-west-memphis-rain-company/
LOCATION:Barley’s\,  200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Free Live Show,The Big Plate
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