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SUMMARY:Josiah and the Bonnevilles: The Redline North American Tour — Live at the Bijou — 7/1
DESCRIPTION:Click here for tickets! \nJosiah Leming has paid his dues. As a teenager from East Tennessee\, his devotion to music led him to hit the road\, where he lived in his car and played for anyone who would listen. That took him all the way to a major record deal when he was only nineteen. When that ended\, he refused to give up and became an indie artist\, relying solely on the music and his undeniable gift for crafting relatable songs that led to a devoted fan base he calls the Bonnevilles. He appreciates them so much that he includes them in his artist name. “They’re the reason I’m able to make music\,” he says. \n2024 saw Josiah and the Bonnevilles reaching new heights\, completing a headlining tour of thirty-three sold-out dates followed by a slew of international stops that proved his global following. He has become known for raw emotion and a profound connection to his audience. This newfound attention has led to much anticipation for his new album — and As Is lives up to the expectations. \n“I knew I had a responsibility to try to become a better writer\, a better artist\,” he says. “One day that feels like a blessing\, and the next it feels pretty intimidating.” Instead of reproducing his popular sound from the self produced “Endurance”\, he decided to expand it. “I think it would have been hard to keep my excitement to go out on the road with another kind of acoustic record.” \nHis tenth studio album finds him going more electric than ever before\, even as he unplugs from the digital world. “I feel like a grizzled old veteran at this point\,” he says\, even though he is only thirty-six. “I’m desiring quiet\, a work space away from the internet…I felt like it was important to pull back this last year and try to understand what’s on my heart.” What he found there resulted in an album focusing on joy\, sorrow\, and working-class issues that feel very of the moment in a time when so many Americans are struggling to make ends meet. \nLeming comes by his empathy for working people honestly. He’s one of nine siblings\, born and raised in Morristown\, Tennessee\, right in the heart of Appalachia. He taught himself piano when he was eight and was writing songs by thirteen. As a child he was intently aware of his community and intensely proud of his people\, something he thinks about even more in these trying times. “I look at my folks in East Tennessee and very few of them seem to be winning in this new world\,” Leming says. “Being a regular person\, working\, trying your best. I think that’s something to be proud of.” \nHis records have always been intensely personal. But on As Is he wanted to step away from being the main character and instead use vignettes to express essential truths he has learned. “I want anyone to be able to put it on and not think about me when they’re listening. I want them to be in the emotion.” Because of this he made a conscious choice to not include himself on the album cover. \nLeming chose ten tracks from ninety-six songs he has written over the last year and a half. As Is features the most co-writes he has ever recorded. “I love writing alone\, but I wanted to bring in some trusted partners on this one\,” he says. The resulting list features some of the most acclaimed songwriters working today. There’s Nashville powerhouse Natalie Hemby\, a two-time Grammy winner who has written for everyone from Lady Gaga to Miranda Lambert; Joel Little\, a Grammy winner who has written with Lorde\, Taylor Swift\, Noah Kahan\, and many others; Scott Harris\, best known for work he’s produced or written for artists such as Shawn Mendes\, Dua Lipa\, and The Chainsmokers; and others. \nTo help him find the sound he hoped to achieve\, Leming brought in Konrad Snyder as a co-producer. Snyder has engineered or produced some of the best work to come out of Nashville in the last decade\, including tracks by Kacey Musgraves\, Stephen Sanchez\, and Noah Kahan. “It was an amazing partnership with Konrad\,” Leming says. “I never had to touch a computer or a piece of gear; he’s a whiz with all that stuff. I’m usually so hands-on with my stuff\, switching between setting up\, tracking and editing but on this record I got to just perform the songs.” \nThe songs on As Is feature Leming’s vivid sense of place\, precise yet poetic lyrics\, and  emotion that is always longingly expressed by his vulnerable vocals. This collection is more up-tempo than most of his work\, which is something Leming and Snyder strived to make happen on about half the songs. “I was thinking a lot about the energy\, of having a couple songs that can amp up people at live shows\,” he says. \nThis power is especially apparent on songs like opening track “Good Boy”\, which boils toward a rousing breakdown\, “Carolina Heart”\, a tune Leming calls “less existential and my attempt at a feel-good song\,“ and “Going Gone”\, a nostalgic track about the passage of time. “Mountain Girl” is a foot-tapping harmonica-led tribute to Appalachian women. There’s the jaunty rock of “Redline”\, and a song called “One Day at a Time” that is sure to resonate with anyone who has ever struggled with addiction\, depression\, or a lack of confidence. Leming’s fans often cite his storytelling abilities as one reason they love his work\, and that takes center stage on the title track\, a spoken-word song. “Where It Starts” is a meditation on how heartache can lead to great art. The first single is the powerful “Hell Without the Flames\,” the album’s darkest track that also showcases some of the best lyrics and vocals of his career. \nThey all make for a collection of songs that take the listener full circle. “I just want people to be able to see themselves in the songs.” \nThat’s what it’s all about for Leming. “The only goal for me is to make something real\, and honest\, and that can get them through the day\,” he says. “I gave everything I have for this album. I laid it all on the table\, which is what I always want to do.” As Is proves to be all of that\, and more\, a milestone for one of our most authentic and resonant artists working today.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/josiah-and-the-bonnevilles-the-redline-north-american-tour-live-at-the-bijou-7-1/
LOCATION:Bijou Theatre\, 803 South Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,WDVX Supported Events
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SUMMARY:Mike McGill's Inaugural Summer Spectacular — 6/27
DESCRIPTION:Tickets Here! \nWDVX presents Mike McGill’s Summer Spectacular. A benefit for Second Harvests Harvesting Hope Program!
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/mike-mcgills-inaugural-summer-spectacular-6-27/
LOCATION:Yee Haw Brewing Co\, 745 N Broadway\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37917\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,WDVX Featured Events,WDVX Supported Events
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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
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SUMMARY:Back Door Tavern Outdoor Music Jam Networking & Interest Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Sign Up Here! \nOpen to all Knoxville musicians! \nThursday\, June 25 at 7 PM: an evening of FREE PIZZA\, FREE BEER\, and networking!\nMeet local musicians\, singers\, songwriters\, and music lovers\, and sign up for the launch of Back Door Tavern’s first Outdoor Jam Open Mic Night.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/back-door-tavern-outdoor-music-jam-networking-interest-meeting/
LOCATION:Back Door Tavern\, 4951 Kingston Pike\, Knoxville\, 37919\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events
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SUMMARY:Pickin' on Nature Bluegrass Concert
DESCRIPTION:Get Tickets Here! \nJoin Ijams and East Tennessee Bluegrass Association for an amazing kick-off show to the 2026 Pickin’ on Nature bluegrass series! This fun-filled night will have you dancing the night away to the incredible music of Grassy Creek Bluegrass Band and Carolina Bluegrass Style. \nThis event takes place on the Visitor Center lawn. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets. Doors open one hour before the show begins. \nThe Ijams Beer Garden will be open\, and a local food truck will be on the property for all your dining needs.  \nTickets for this event are $10 for individuals (13+)\, $6 for kids 6-12\, and free for kids 5 and under. If you are a member of ETNBA or Ijams\, you get a $2 discount on tickets (membership will be verified to receive the discount.) \nHuge thanks to Sierra Nevada and Boyd’s Jig and Reel for sponsoring the Pickin’ on Nature 2026 series.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/pickin-on-nature-bluegrass-concert/
LOCATION:Ijams Nature Center\, 2915 Island Home Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37920\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,WDVX Supported Events
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SUMMARY:Make Music Knoxville 2026
DESCRIPTION:Make Music Knoxville 2026 will take place on Sunday\, June 21! \nMake Music Knoxville offers all natives and newcomers the opportunity to add a chorus to the rich musical history of our city. \nWe welcome singers\, rappers\, unamplified instruments of all types\, percussionists\, experimental musicians\, tap dancers\, and anyone else with a song in their heart to join in as we showcase the wealth of talent and creativity that makes up our community. \nMake Music Knoxville is open to all: professionals\, amateurs\, children\, adults\, choirs\, soloists…anyone with the desire to perform is welcome to join. \nMake Music Day is a free\, outdoor music celebration observed worldwide each year on June 21\, the first day of summer. The celebration features music of all genres and is open to anyone who wishes to participate. Performances take place in parks\, patios\, and in public squares. Make Music Day started in 1982 and has since grown to over 750 cities worldwide. \nWDVX is proud to sponsor the Cradle of Country Music Stage for Make Music Day 2026! Located at the corner of Gay Street and Summit Hill Drive. \nMore performers to be announced! We are looking for bands\, duos\, trios\, and solo acts to perform acoustically on our stage. If you are interested\, email us at wdvx@wdvx.com. The last day to register is June 15th!
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/make-music-knoxville-2026/
LOCATION:Cradle of Country Music\, 204 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Free Live Show,WDVX Featured Events,WDVX Supported Events
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SUMMARY:Kevin Abernathy\, Butcherbird\, & Sarrenna Release Show — 6/20 — The Corner Lounge
DESCRIPTION:WDVX Presents…Kevin Abernathy’s “Wreck This Train” Album Release Show with Butcherbird and Sarrenna\n7:00 PM • no cover (tips appreciated) • all ages\n\nWDVX thanks The Corner Lounge for their support\, as they welcome Kevin Abernathy\, along with Butcherbird in concert Saturday\, June 20th. The show will celebrate new album releases by both bands as heard on WDVX\, and Sarreena will open!\n\nThe Corner Lounge842 N. Central StreetKnoxville\, TN 37917
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/kevin-abernathy-butcherbird-sarrenna-release-show-6-20-the-corner-lounge/
LOCATION:The Corner Lounge\, 842 N. Central Street\, Knoxville\, 37917\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Free Live Show,WDVX Supported Events
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T190000
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SUMMARY:WDVX Summer Nights - 6/17 - Redd & The Paper Flowers / Ettore Buzzini
DESCRIPTION:WDVX Summer Nights\nWednesday\, June 17\, 2026 | Doors 6:00 PM | Show 7:00 PM\nYee-Haw Brewing\, Knoxville\, TN\nFREE | All Ages \nWDVX is proud to present another night of free live music on the big stage at Yee-Haw Brewing for the 2026 Summer Nights concert series! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRedd & The Paper Flowers’s origin begins in 2021 when Redd Daugherty met Gavin Gregg at Carolina Ale House in Knoxville\, TN. Former bassist\, Will Ross\, invited Gavin to play a set\, and since then\, Redd and Gavin have been inseparable.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKatie Adams and Colleen d’Alelio were first introduced to Redd and Gavin at the Open Chord Open Mic in Knoxville\, TN\, as they were building community in a new city. They completed their bachelors at Ithaca University and moved to Knoxville during Katie’s master’s degree completion at The University of Tennessee. \nThe group hit a rough patch in February of 2023 after the tragic murder of Redd’s dear friend\, Jason Cooper\, by his roommate. Coop left Rush’s Music\, a local band instrument rental store that services 90 schools and roughly 3\,000 students\, to Redd without her knowledge. Redd began working at Rush’s in 2011 through her bachelor’s and master’s degrees before ultimately quitting to teach high school English at L&N STEM Academy–a local\, public magnet school in Knoxville. It was at Rush’s Music where she met and befriended Coop\, and they remained dear friends until his untimely death. \nTheir debut album\, Appalachian Bell Jar\, which they began tracking in January of 2023\, was put on hold–as well as touring–until Redd could address the needs of Rush’s Music and the greater\, Knoxville music community\, which relied on Rush’s. \nMembers Katie and Gavin were able to quit their previous jobs to help at the music store. Redd credits Katie\, Colleen\, and Gavin for giving her direction\, meaning\, and purpose during an intense time of grief and overwhelm\, and they credit this tragedy in strengthening their bond as a band and group of best friends. \nAfter so much change and loss\, it became very clear to the band that each other and their music was the most important priority. \nTheir debut album\, Appalachian Bell Jar\, released on May 12th 2025.  \n​Others have described Redd & The Paper Flowers’ music as Appalachian Jazz\, Appalachian Folk\, and Folk-grass.  \nWhile they truly enjoy all of those genre descriptors\, the band self identifies as “Living Room Folk.” Their superpower is the energy and joy each band mate pulls from playing music together\, and those feelings are often transferred to sweet listeners–making them feel cozy\, as if they were receiving a concert in their living room.  \nThe band is currently in the studio for their sophomore album\, Dead Little Thing\, that highlights the struggles of 2023 – 2024\, which will release in the fall of 2026. \nThe group is based in Redd’s hometown of Knoxville\, TN. \n\nWhen 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. \n  \nThanks to our sponsors: Yee-Haw Brewing\, ORNL Federal Credit Union\, and Garza Law. \n 
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LOCATION:Yee Haw Brewing Co\, 745 N Broadway\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37917\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Free Live Show,WDVX Featured Events,WDVX Summer Nights
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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
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SUMMARY:Paul Thorn Presented by WDVX — Live at the Bijou — 6/11
DESCRIPTION:Get tickets here! \n“Life Is Just A Vapor”\nWhen it comes to songwriting\, less is more\, and simplicity is strength. Just ask Paul Thorn\, who’s spent three decades turning soulful grooves and small syllables into songs that pack a big wallop. Maybe he learned the power of minimalism from his years as a pro boxer; maybe it just comes naturally. But whether he’s targeting heads\, hearts\, hips or the occasional funny bone\, he somehow manages to condense large nuggets of wisdom into tight little mantras\, the kind embroiderers stitched onto pillows before internet memes existed. \nThorn’s new album\, Life is Just A Vapor\, contains some beauties: “Life is a vapor\, let’s live it while we can”; “tough times don’t last\, but tough people do” (from “Tough Times Don’t Last”); “any mountain up ahead is just a hill” (from “Old Melodies”). They’re words of advice\, comfort\, support\, encouragement\, often meant to uplift\, especially in times of struggle. \n“I like for people to be touched by music and get something from it\, something that they can take with them throughout the day\,” Thorn says. “Every song on this album\, there’s a message in it of some sort about how to live life.” \nAmerican Blues Scene writer Don Wilcock calls Thorn “an everyman (who) addresses things we all think about\, but few can articulate with the kind of candor\, humor and folksy truth that immediately endear him to almost everyone lucky enough to hear his music.”
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/paul-thorn-presented-by-wdvx-live-at-the-bijou-6-11/
LOCATION:Bijou Theatre\, 803 South Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,WDVX Supported Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T210000
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SUMMARY:Summer Sessions - 6/6 - Amythyst Kiah / Cheap Souvenirs
DESCRIPTION:This event is free and takes place at Yee-Haw this time around! Have some fun with The ORNL Summer Sessions! \nThe Rounder Records debut from Amythyst Kiah\, Wary + Strange marks the glorious collision of two vastly different worlds: the iconoclastic alt-rock that first sparked her musical passion\, and the roots/old-time-music scene where she’s found breakout success in recent years\, including recognition from Rolling Stone as “one of Americana’s great up-and-coming secrets.” Along with tapping into the vibrant musicality she honed in part through her studies in East Tennessee State University’s Bluegrass\, Old Time\, Country Music program\, the Chattanooga-bred singer/songwriter expands on the uncompromising artistry she’s displayed as a member of Our Native Daughters—an all-women-of-color supergroup whose Kiah-penned standout “Black Myself” earned a GRAMMY nomination for Best American Roots Song and won Song of the Year at the Folk Alliance International Awards. \nCheap 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/summer-sessions-6-6-amythyst-kiah-cheap-souvenirs/
LOCATION:Yee Haw Brewing Co\, 745 N Broadway\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37917\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Free Live Show,WDVX Featured Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T130000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T210000
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SUMMARY:Honky Tonk Community Market
DESCRIPTION:Honky Tonk Thursday is bringing back the Honky Tonk Community Market for an afternoon and evening full of music\, dancing\, local vendors\, and good company\, presented by Barley’s Taproom & WDVX\, with additional support from Boyd’s Jig and Reel.\n\nBarley’s Taproom & PizzeriaSunday\, May 31\, 20262PM–9PM\n\nBrowse a mix of:Vintage western wearLocal art vendorsVinyl recordsTintype photography…and more!\n\nSchedule:2PM — Market Opens with DJ Hawksnest4PM — New Market Trainwrecks show + free two-step lesson6PM — Porch Pickin’ Party hosted by Andy Pirkle — open to anyone who wants to join in!7PM — Tennessee Stifflegs show + free two-step lesson\n\nCome hang out\, shop local\, dance a little\, and celebrate Knoxville’s honky tonk community all day long.\nFurther support for this market comes from Honky Tonk Brewing\, The Point\, and The Backpocket.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/honky-tonk-community-market/
LOCATION:Barley’s\,  200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,WDVX Supported Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T130000
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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
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T200000
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SUMMARY:Punch Brothers — Live at the Tennessee Theatre — 5/28
DESCRIPTION:Get Tickets Here! \nPunch Brothers have partnered with PLUS1 so that $1 per ticket goes to supporting organizations working for equity\, access\, and dignity for all. www.plus1.org Punch Brothers\, formed in 2006\, are a virtuosic quintet featuring mandolinist Chris Thile\, guitarist Chris Eldridge\, bassist Paul Kowert\, Banjoist Noam Pikelny\, and Violinist Brittany Haas. Known for pushing the boundaries of acoustic music\, the band has garnered critical acclaim\, including a Grammy for Best Folk Album for All Ashore. The Washington Post applauded them for taking “bluegrass to its next evolutionary stage\, drawing equal inspiration from the brain and the heart.” Over the years\, they’ve become pioneers in modern string music\, with albums like Antifogmatic\, Who’s Feeling Young Now and The Phosphorescent Blues showcasing their genre-defying sound. Rolling Stone praised their work as “wild virtuosity used for more than just virtuosity\,” cementing their reputation as trailblazers in contemporary acoustic music.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/punch-brothers-live-at-the-tennessee-theatre-5-28/
LOCATION:Tennessee Theatre\, 604 S Gay St\, Knoxville\, 37902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,WDVX Supported Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T190000
DTSTAMP:20260801T200856
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SUMMARY:Steve Davis Hoops & Celebration of Life
DESCRIPTION:WDVX invites the community to join us on Saturday\, May 23 for Steve Davis Hoops & Celebration of Life\, honoring the life and spirit of Knoxville’s beloved “Hula Hoop Guy” and cherished WDVX family member Steve Davis. Steve was a familiar and joyful presence around the station and throughout downtown Knoxville\, and his sudden passing earlier this year left a lasting impact on the many people who knew and loved him. \nThe celebration takes place from 3PM–7PM on Market Square and will feature live music\, hula hoops\, and community gathering\, followed by an open mic at 6PM inside Scruffy City Hall for stories and memories of Steve. Performances from EmiSunshine\, Drew Fisher\, and others will round out the evening. \nA donation at the door is requested\, with a portion of proceeds benefiting WDVX\, a station that held a special place in Steve’s life.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/steve-davis-hoops-celebration-of-life/
LOCATION:Market Square\,  Market Square\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,WDVX Featured Events,WDVX Supported Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T130000
DTSTAMP:20260801T200856
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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
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T130000
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special — 5/21 — Mark Mojo Johnson / Randall Griggs
DESCRIPTION:Mark Mojo Johnson: the crossroads of blues\, folk\, and rock. \nA forever bluesy\, deeply human\, and unpolished troubadour in all the right ways. Songs that feel lived-in\, like a favorite pair of jeans or an old worn t-shirt you can’t seem to throw away. \n \nRandall Griggs\, singer/songwriter is featured as well!
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-5-21-mark-mojo-johnson-randall-griggs/
LOCATION:Barley’s\,  200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T170000
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SUMMARY:Jammin' at Hippie Jacks - May 21-24\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:WDVX is partnering with Jammin’ at Hippie Jack’s to give away a pair of weekend passes to this year’s festival! To enter\, stop by Trailhead Beer at 1317 Island Home Ave\, Knoxville and register in person at the giveaway table. One entry per person. Winner will be chosen at random and announced on May 1st. \nJammin’ at Hippie Jack’s is the only family-friendly Americana Roots music and arts festival providing world class entertainment along with humanitarian outreach to the underserved populations of the Appalachians. \nThe Council of Americana Roots Music\, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization\, was founded in 2010 with a mutual benefit of cultural enrichment and community service. Our mission is to promote\, present\, and preserve Americana roots music\, while serving the under-served people of Appalachia with fairness\, dignity\, and compassion. \nProgramming originally included the production of a 16-episode annual public television series titled Jammin at Hippie Jack’s (JAHJ). This half-hour music series focused on preserving and showcasing original singer-songwriters representing historically significant forms of Americana grassroots music. The series was distributed nationally by the National Educational Telecommunications Association (NETA) to public television stations\, libraries\, and educational institutions. \nAdditional initiatives at that time included a regional radio program\, The Hippie Jack Radio Hour\, broadcast on WDVX in Knoxville and throughout East Tennessee and streamed worldwide at www.wdvx.com; a public engagement music festival held each May; and a series of benefit concerts held throughout the year. Proceeds from these programs supported outreach efforts for underserved populations in former coal-mining communities in rural Overton County\, Tennessee.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/jammin-at-hippie-jacks-may-21-24-2026/
LOCATION:Hippie Jacks\, 642 Shiloh Road\, Crawford\, 38554\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T170000
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SUMMARY:Rooster Walk 16 — 5/21 thru 5/24
DESCRIPTION:Find Tickets Here! \n\n\nMaking the most of a tragic situation\, that’s how Rooster Walk came about. \nThe Rooster Walk Music and Arts Festival was created in memory of two of our best childhood friends who passed away while still in their 20s: Edwin “the Rooster” Penn and Walker Shank. This festival celebrates life and the notion that you shouldn’t waste a moment of it. \nWhen Edwin died in a dirt-bike accident in November 2007\, and Walker passed from an undiagnosed heart issue while asleep in his apartment in December 2008\, close friends decided a music festival was a fitting way to pay tribute. Rooster Walk was created\, with the idea that proceeds from the festival go toward a college scholarship fund at their alma mater\, Martinsville High School. \nWe’re happy to report that the mission has been a great success. We’ve raised more than $378\,000 for local and regional charities\, with much of that going to the “Penn-Shank Memorial Scholarship Fund” for outstanding MHS seniors. \nRooster Walk is being embraced for its tourism and quality of life values\, playing a small but growing role in the area’s social fabric.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/rooster-walk-16-5-21-thru-5-24/
LOCATION:Rooster Walk\, 675 HOBSON ROAD\, AXTON\, VA\, 24054\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T170000
DTSTAMP:20260801T200856
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SUMMARY:MEDIC Summer Kick-Off Cookout
DESCRIPTION:See their website for more details!
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/medic-summer-kick-off-cookout/
LOCATION:MEDIC\, 1601 Ailor Avenue\, Knoxville\, 37921\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T150000
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SUMMARY:Children's Festival of Reading - Kidstuff Live - 5/16
DESCRIPTION:WDVX’s own Sarah Pirkle will be performing live at the 20th Children’s Festival of Reading at World’s Fair Park on Saturday\, May 16\, and we’re broadcasting Kidstuff live from the event from 10:00 to 11:00 AM!\n\n\n\nThis milestone celebration presented by Comcast runs from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM and features world-class authors\, illustrators\, musicians\, and storytellers\, plus arts and crafts\, food vendors\, science demos\, and the beloved Parade of Books. This year’s theme is dinosaurs\, with prehistoric pals from East Tennessee Dinosaur Adventure making an appearance.\n\n\n\nFree and open to the public at World’s Fair Park!
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/childrens-festival-of-reading-kidstuff-live-5-16/
LOCATION:World’s Fair Park\, 1060 World’s Fair Park Drive\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37916\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Free Live Show,WDVX Kidstuff Live
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SUMMARY:2026 Bloomin' BBQ Music & Food Festival
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the WDVX table and camper to shake and howdy with us! \nFREE ADMISSION | FREE CONCERTS \nFriday\, May 15\, 2026 | 5pm – 10pm \nSaturday\, May 16\, 2026 | 10am – 10pm \nLive music. Delicious food. Awesome fun. \nWhether you’re enjoying toe-tapping tunes\, devouring the nation’s best BBQ or simply enjoying the sights and sounds of one of the southeast’s top festivals\, Bloomin’ BBQ is a weekend of fun for the whole family. \nMore info here!
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/2026-bloomin-bbq-music-food-festival/
LOCATION:Historic Downtown Sevierville\, Sevierville\, TN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,WDVX Supported Events
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T130000
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special — 5/14 — Rigby Summer
DESCRIPTION:Rigby Summer weaves an Americana soundscape that reflects the road she’s traveled from her Kansas City jazz upbringing to the beach pop of her former home in southern California to the Red Dirt roots of her longtime home in Stillwater\, Oklahoma and the winds of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains\, where she’s toured extensively and is now making her second home. \nThe result is an eclectic cosmic Americana sound that often draws comparisons to Brandi Carlile and Lucinda Williams—a little modern\, a little old-fashioned\, always earnest. \nIn 2017\, after a five-year hiatus from performing music\, she founded the Monday @ Modella songwriter pop-up in Stillwater\, Oklahoma\, and the ALL MUSIC STARTS LOCAL initiative\, both of which have helped her carve a niche for herself in the Oklahoma scene and beyond. The result is a career built on collaboration and community\, learning from and edifying her fellow artists along the way. \nRigby Summer and the One Night Band marks a new chapter in the creative evolution of Americana artist Rigby Summer—a shift from her solo roots to a full-band sound that fuses modern folk-rock energy with the heart of her songwriting.  With guitarist\, producer\, and music director Eric Tate at the helm\, The One Night Band brings a new dynamic to her songs\, transforming them into something both intimate and electrifying. The result is a sound that’s modern yet timeless—a reflection of community\, collaboration\, and the courage to evolve.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-5-14-rigby-summer/
LOCATION:Barley’s\,  200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T193000
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SUMMARY:Andrew Marlin + Josh Oliver — Live at the Bijou — 5/13
DESCRIPTION:Get Tickets Here! \nAndrew Marlin & Josh Oliver (of Watchhouse) have been playing and touring together for over a decade in an array of configurations with countless different collaborators. For the first time\, they’re hitting the road to share their music as a duo. These special hometown shows will feature a mix of Andrew & Josh’s original songs\, alongside a number of covers and traditionals.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/andrew-marlin-josh-oliver-live-at-the-bijou-5-13/
LOCATION:Bijou Theatre\, 803 South Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,WDVX Supported Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T210000
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SUMMARY:WDVX Summer Nights - 5/13 - Webb Wilder / The New Market Trainwrecks
DESCRIPTION:SHOW HAS BEEN MOVED TO MAY 13 DUE TO WEATHER! \nWDVX Summer Nights\nWednesday\, May 13\, 2026 | Doors 6:00 PM | Show 7:00 PM\nYee-Haw Brewing\, Knoxville\, TN\nFREE | All Ages \nWDVX is proud to present another night of free live music on the big stage at Yee-Haw Brewing for the 2026 Summer Nights concert series! \nHeadlining the evening is Webb Wilder & the Beatnecks\, a true roots rock original with nearly four decades in the public eye. Wilder has been described by Rolling Stone as someone who “flat out rocks\,” and by Time Out Chicago as “probably the best aural definition” of what a roots rocker truly sounds like. Inducted into the Mississippi Musicians’ Hall of Fame and one of the pioneers of what we now call Americana\, Webb Wilder is Roots Rock Royalty in every sense of the phrase. Opening the evening will be The New Market Trainwrecks\, a country and western band specializing in traditional honky-tonk music! \nThanks to our sponsors: Yee-Haw Brewing\, ORNL Federal Credit Union\, and Garza Law. \n 
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/wdvx-summer-nights-5-6-webb-wilder-the-new-market-trainwrecks/
LOCATION:Yee Haw Brewing Co\, 745 N Broadway\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37917\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Free Live Show,WDVX Featured Events,WDVX Summer Nights
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SUMMARY:Big Bad Voodoo Daddy — Live at the Bijou — 5/11
DESCRIPTION:Get Tickets Here! \nApril\, 2026\, marks the 33 year anniversary of Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s remarkable arrival onto the music scene. Since its formation in the early nineties in Ventura\, California\, the band has toured virtually nonstop\, performing on average over 150 shows a year\, and has produced a sizable catalog of recorded music\, with sales of over 2 million albums to date. Early on\, during their legendary residency at the Derby nightclub in Los Angeles\, they reminded the world\, in the midst of the grunge era no less\, that it was still cool to swing. The band\, co-founded by singer Scotty Morris and drummer Kurt Sodergren\, was at the forefront of the swing revival of that time\, blending a vibrant fusion of the classic American sounds of jazz\, swing\, and dixieland\, with the energy and spirit of contemporary culture. \nBig Bad Voodoo Daddy’s all original core line-up includes Scotty Morris (lead vocals and guitar)\, Kurt Sodergren (drums)\, Dirk Shumaker (double bass and vocals)\, Andy Rowley (baritone saxophone and vocals)\, Glen “The Kid” Marhevka (trumpet)\, Karl Hunter (saxophones and clarinet) and Joshua Levy (piano and arranger). Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s efforts to promote and revitalize swing music have taken shape as much more than a simple tribute. Taking inspiration from the creators of this uniquely American art form\, the band’s original horn-infused music and legendary high energy show introduces the genre to a new and younger generation while remaining cognizant and respectful of the music’s rich legacy. \nBig Bad Voodoo Daddy’s first phase of stardom featured an appearance in the 1996 indie film Swingers\, a movie that not only launched the careers of Vince Vaughn and Jon Favreau\, but introduced Big Bad Voodoo Daddy to an audience beyond their Los Angeles base. The band’s music has appeared in countless films and television shows\, including The Wild\, Despicable Me\, Phineas & Ferb\, Friends\, Third Rock From The Sun\, Ally McBeal\, and So You Think You Can Dance. They have appeared live on Dancing With The Stars\, Late Night With Conan O’Brien\, NBC’s Christmas in Rockefeller Center\, The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade\, a remarkable seven appearances on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno\, and the Super Bowl XXXIII Halftime Show. The band has also appeared as special guests with many of the country’s most distinguished symphony orchestras\, and has performed for three U.S. Presidents. \nAfter 33 years\, 11 records\, over 3000 live shows\, and countless appearances in film and television\, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy is showing no signs of slowing down\, and is looking forward to sharing its music with new and old fans alike\, in 2026
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/big-bad-voodoo-daddy-live-at-the-bijou-5-11/
LOCATION:Bijou Theatre\, 803 South Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,WDVX Supported Events
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SUMMARY:Vestival 2026
DESCRIPTION:Vestal Arts and Heritage Association hosts Vestival at the Sustainable Future Center on Saturday\, May 9. This daylong festival celebrates the historic Vestal Community in South Knoxville with live music\, local food\, artisan vendors\, and exhibits highlighting the neighborhood’s cultural and historical significance. The event also connects visitors to nearby attractions including downtown Knoxville\, the Gay Street Pedestrian Bridge\, the Candoro Marble Building\, and the Urban Wilderness.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/vestival-2026/
LOCATION:Sustainable Future Center\, 201 Ogle Avenue\, Knoxville\, 37920\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,WDVX Supported Events
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