BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//East Tennessee's Own WDVX - ECPv6.15.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:East Tennessee's Own WDVX X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://wdvx.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for East Tennessee's Own WDVX REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T150000 DTSTAMP:20260517T230251 CREATED:20260423T181855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T182451Z UID:10082455-1778925600-1778943600@wdvx.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/CHILDRENSFEST_WEBSITE.png GEO:35.9617705;-83.9248409 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=World’s Fair Park 1060 World’s Fair Park Drive Knoxville TN 37916 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1060 World’s Fair Park Drive:geo:-83.9248409,35.9617705 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T130000 DTSTAMP:20260517T230251 CREATED:20260429T200012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T200023Z UID:10082465-1778846400-1778850000@wdvx.com SUMMARY:The WDVX Big Plate — 5/15 — Chicken Wire Empire DESCRIPTION:Chicken Wire Empire is a Wisconsin-based bluegrass band known for their dynamic musicality\, thorough arrangements\, and true-to-life songwriting. They’ve been recognized worldwide for their top-tier performances and collaborations with dozens of artists from all corners of the bluegrass genre. Audiences can expect high-level musicality and substantive musical depth from each CWE show. The band continues to be acknowledged for their technical prowess and authentically original sound. Their sixth and latest album\, Growing Pains (June 2025) is a veritable culmination of the band’s growth through the past decade. URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-big-plate-5-15-chicken-wire-empire/ LOCATION:Barley’s\, 200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Free Live Show,The Big Plate ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Chicken-Wire-Empire_WEBSITE.png ORGANIZER;CN="WDVX":MAILTO:info@wdvx.com GEO:35.9708504;-83.9173131 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Barley’s 200 East Jackson Avenue Knoxville TN 37915 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=200 East Jackson Avenue:geo:-83.9173131,35.9708504 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T130000 DTSTAMP:20260517T230251 CREATED:20260429T195650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T163239Z UID:10082464-1778760000-1778763600@wdvx.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Rigby-Summer_WEBSITE.png ORGANIZER;CN="WDVX":MAILTO:info@wdvx.com GEO:35.9708504;-83.9173131 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Barley’s 200 East Jackson Avenue Knoxville TN 37915 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=200 East Jackson Avenue:geo:-83.9173131,35.9708504 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T210000 DTSTAMP:20260517T230251 CREATED:20260420T150746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T131819Z UID:10082443-1778698800-1778706000@wdvx.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/webb-wilder_new-market-trainwrecks_website.png ORGANIZER;CN="WDVX":MAILTO:info@wdvx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T130000 DTSTAMP:20260517T230251 CREATED:20260429T194921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T194932Z UID:10082463-1778241600-1778245200@wdvx.com SUMMARY:The WDVX Big Plate — 5/8 — Blue Mother Tupelo DESCRIPTION:From the bluffs of Memphis to the mountains of east Tennessee\, through the Mississippi Delta & 21 years in Nashville\, Blue Mother Tupelo oozes a deep kind of blue southern soul & rootsy country rock sound that’s been described as truly Americana. The married songwriting & recording-artist duo of Ricky & Micol Davis known as Blue Mother Tupelo have been recognized for their natural way of playing off of each other’s voices & their live performances are soulfully raucous and tender. With 7 albums to their credit\, BMT songs & albums have charted #5 in Americana\, #2 Euro-Americana\, Top 40 U.S. Country. Blue Mother Tupelo was chosen as Music Artist of the Year 2022 by The Southland Music Line and has been honored by Broadcast Music Incorporated (BMI) among ten featured songwriters to perform on “The New Sounds Of Nashville” concert. URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-big-plate-5-8-blue-mother-tupelo/ LOCATION:Barley’s\, 200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Free Live Show,The Big Plate ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/blue-mother-tupelo_WEBSITE.png ORGANIZER;CN="WDVX":MAILTO:info@wdvx.com GEO:35.9708504;-83.9173131 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Barley’s 200 East Jackson Avenue Knoxville TN 37915 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=200 East Jackson Avenue:geo:-83.9173131,35.9708504 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T130000 DTSTAMP:20260517T230251 CREATED:20260429T194450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T194502Z UID:10082462-1778155200-1778158800@wdvx.com SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special – 5/7 — Kara Grainger / The Prickly Pair DESCRIPTION:Kara Grainger is an Australian born Guitarist and singer/songwriter! \n \nThe Prickly Pair is an angsty Americana duo based in Nashville\, TN. It all began when Pennsylvania native\, Irene Greene\, reached out to Mason Summit to team up for a class assignment when they both were students at USC/Thornton School of Music—they were in the same class\, but had never met. Then came a bit later a romance when they became a couple. And then\, after pursuing separate musical paths\, deciding during the pandemic to see what they could do as a duo. After that it was a big jump\, moving from L.A. to Nashville. What started as a songwriting class exercise will soon become a marriage and a debut showcasing their “angsty Americana” approach\, The Prickly Pair EP. URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-5-7-kara-grainger-the-prickly-pair/ LOCATION:Barley’s\, 200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/PRICKLY-PAIR_website.png ORGANIZER;CN="WDVX":MAILTO:info@wdvx.com GEO:35.9708504;-83.9173131 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Barley’s 200 East Jackson Avenue Knoxville TN 37915 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=200 East Jackson Avenue:geo:-83.9173131,35.9708504 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T130000 DTSTAMP:20260517T230251 CREATED:20260319T193403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T193414Z UID:10082430-1777636800-1777640400@wdvx.com SUMMARY:The WDVX Big Plate – 5/1 — Grits and Greens DESCRIPTION:GRITS & GREENS IS A PSYCHEDELIC Y’ALT ROCK BAND FROM HATTIESBURG\, MISSISSIPPI WRITING SONGS ABOUT LIFE\, LIBERTY\, AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS THAT FANS OF PARAMORE\, PINK FLOYD\, FLEETWOOD MAC\, AND THE ALLMAN BROTHERS WILL ENJOY. \nWhat do you get when you blend: the southern grit of The Allman Brothers\, the progressive rock of Rush\, the punk rock energy of Paramore\, the soulful vocals of Lake Street Dive\, the intricate soundscapes of Pink Floyd – then add a dash of the funk of Little Feat; season with the emotionality of Kings of Leon; and finally garnish with the soaring harmonies of Fleetwood Mac? A cosmic gumbo from Hattiesburg\, Mississippi called Grits & Greens. \nBoasting an infectious energy\, Grits & Greens sends the listener on a musical odyssey at every show—honoring their many influences in a way that feels uniquely authentic. The band combines tight grooves\, catchy melodies\, and charming stage presence with a keen ability to narrate the human experience: telling stories of life’s struggles\, the joys and pains of growing up\, and the realities of social injustice. \nIn 2024\, the band released their debut\, self-titled album selling over 500 vinyl copies in a matter of weeks. Following the release of their first live album\, ‘Live at Purple Bee\,’ in 2025\, the band has just released their latest single\, “So Much Fun.” With recording\, mixing\, mastering done solely by the band and the lyrics a picture of the struggles and triumphs of an up-and-coming band\, the song truly embodies the tenacious\, DIY spirit of Grits & Greens. URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-big-plate-5-1-grits-and-greens/ LOCATION:Barley’s\, 200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Free Live Show,The Big Plate ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/5_1_Grits-and-Greens-website.png ORGANIZER;CN="WDVX":MAILTO:info@wdvx.com GEO:35.9708504;-83.9173131 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Barley’s 200 East Jackson Avenue Knoxville TN 37915 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=200 East Jackson Avenue:geo:-83.9173131,35.9708504 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T130000 DTSTAMP:20260517T230251 CREATED:20260319T195424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T205042Z UID:10082434-1777550400-1777554000@wdvx.com SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special – 4/30 — Justin Kaleb/Russell Walker DESCRIPTION:Justin Kaleb grew up in the foothills of the Arkansas Ozarks and moved to Nashville\, Tennessee at the ripe age of 22. He cut his first record “Homesick Blues” down in the infamous Muscle Shoals\, Alabama with the great Jimmy Nutt (Jimmy Buffett\, Jason Isbell\, American Aquarium) and Gary Nichols (The Steeldrivers)\, and signed his first publishing deal shortly after. What seemed to be a bright immediate future in Nashville soon became a monotonous grind clouded by homesickness and depression. He packed his bags and headed back home to catch his breath. \nAfter a year of being back home in Arkansas and working the Texas and Oklahoma markets\, Nashville came calling again. He found himself back in his old stomping grounds regularly playing shows\, writing music\, and having more fun than he’d ever had before. He partnered up with his old pal Darren King (Project 86/The Overseer) and the songs they were working on quickly became a record. \nJustin Kaleb has seen his fair share of ups and downs. He’s played sold out venues with bands like The Steeldrivers\, and felt the rush of cramming into a 15-passenger van with his best friends to share the stage with bands like Drowning Pool in his early years of fronting a metal band. At the same time\, he’s felt the calmness and serenity of driving through an Alabama cotton field by himself to play for nobody but the bartender. While this ebb and flow way of life might deter most\, he’s learned to find comfort in it. \nDon’t be fooled by his laid-back demeanor. Justin knows that talent is worthless without work-ethic\, and work-ethic can even overcome a lack of talent if you work hard enough. He sees it every day while working with his hands when he’s not on the road or in the studio\, and has experienced first-hand how sometimes just showing up can be the first step toward something great. \nIn the same vein as artists like the Turnpike Troubadours\, Tyler Childers\, and Jason Isbell\, Justin Kaleb brings an element of truth-telling\, blue-collar music that Americana music fans can surely get behind. Jump on board while you can\, because the train’s leaving the station. \n  \nSinger/Songwriter Russell Walker of Honky Tonk Thursday is playing as well! URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-4-30-justin-kaleb/ LOCATION:Barley’s\, 200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/4_30_Justin-Kaleb-website.png ORGANIZER;CN="WDVX":MAILTO:info@wdvx.com GEO:35.9708504;-83.9173131 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Barley’s 200 East Jackson Avenue Knoxville TN 37915 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=200 East Jackson Avenue:geo:-83.9173131,35.9708504 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T130000 DTSTAMP:20260517T230251 CREATED:20260319T193112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T193125Z UID:10082429-1777032000-1777035600@wdvx.com SUMMARY:The WDVX Big Plate – 4/24 — Carolina Bluegrass Style DESCRIPTION:A High-Energy Bluegrass Fusion Band with Heart\, Humor & Unmistakable Style \nCarolina Bluegrass Style (CBS) brings a bold\, refreshing take to bluegrass music—one that blends the beloved traditions of the genre with creative twists and unexpected flavors. Formed from a simple jam session that caught fire instantly\, CBS has grown into a polished\, dynamic band known for tight harmonies\, fiery instrumental work\, and an electric personality on stage. \nAudiences quickly discover that a CBS show is not just a concert—it’s an experience. The band’s warm\, playful chemistry invites listeners in\, making every performance feel like an evening among friends. Their humor\, sincerity\, and genuine love for the music shine through every song\, every story\, and every interaction with the crowd. \nMusically\, CBS stands out for their ability to merge Traditional and Contemporary Bluegrass with Western Swing\, Jazz\, Reggae\, and even hints of Americana and folk-rock. This makes their setlists exciting\, varied\, and full of surprises\, appealing to bluegrass diehards and newcomers alike. \nMeet the Band: \n• Tommy Thomas – Bass \nThe rhythmic backbone of CBS\, Tommy anchors the group with rich\, dynamic bass lines shaped by his background in Jazz\, Big Band\, and Classical music. His timing and walk-ups drive the band’s groove and pulse. \n• Don Ashley – Fiddle & MC \nDon is equal parts musician and entertainer. With a powerful fiddle style\, smooth baritone vocals\, and a natural gift for engaging the audience\, Don brings a vibrant personality to the stage. \n• Tyler Chasteen – Guitar \nTyler adds fire and modern flair to CBS. His lead and rhythm guitar work—shaped by legends like Tony Rice and modern innovators like Billy Strings—gives the band both precision and youthful energy. \n• David Prosser – Banjo & Dobro \nDavid’s infectious enthusiasm and multi-instrument skill set make him an essential part of the CBS engine. Whether on banjo or dobro\, he brings drive\, emotion\, and imaginative style to every tune. \nTogether\, these four musicians create an atmosphere that’s as heartfelt as it is electrifying. Whether playing a festival stage\, a cozy listening room\, or a high-spirited club\, Carolina Bluegrass Style delivers a show that sticks with you long after the final note rings out. URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-big-plate-4-24-carolina-bluegrass-style/ LOCATION:Barley’s\, 200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Free Live Show,The Big Plate ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/4-24_Carolina-Bluegrass-Style-website.png ORGANIZER;CN="WDVX":MAILTO:info@wdvx.com GEO:35.9708504;-83.9173131 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Barley’s 200 East Jackson Avenue Knoxville TN 37915 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=200 East Jackson Avenue:geo:-83.9173131,35.9708504 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T130000 DTSTAMP:20260517T230251 CREATED:20260402T125811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T152548Z UID:10082439-1776945600-1776949200@wdvx.com SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special – 4/23 — Todd Campbell / Band-Backed Wren DESCRIPTION:Todd Campell\, singer/songwriter from Kentucky will be performing!\n \nBand-Backed Wren is a Knoxville-based ensemble who pay homage to an array of jazz…\nFrom contemporary stylings of the 21st century to well-loved standards going on 100 years old. \nLed by vocalist and Knoxville native Renée Maggart\, the group features a mix of student\, amateur\, and professional musicians including Noor Chang\, Carter Beucher\, and Knoxville native Will Ross. Additional artists known to flock with the group have included local names in jazz John Tunstall\, Lucas Pressley\, and Parker Bakkal. URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-4-23-todd-campbell-band-backed-wren-2/ LOCATION:Barley’s\, 200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/4-23_bandbackedwren-website.png ORGANIZER;CN="WDVX":MAILTO:info@wdvx.com GEO:35.9708504;-83.9173131 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Barley’s 200 East Jackson Avenue Knoxville TN 37915 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=200 East Jackson Avenue:geo:-83.9173131,35.9708504 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T130000 DTSTAMP:20260517T230252 CREATED:20260319T192657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T192709Z UID:10082428-1776427200-1776430800@wdvx.com SUMMARY:The WDVX Big Plate – 4/17 — Cheap Souvenirs DESCRIPTION:Cheap Souvenirs is a Knoxville\, Tennessee based Rock n Roll band!Kevin Hyfantis – Vocals/GuitarJosh Hutson – GuitarLauryl Brisson – DrumsStirling Walsh – Bass URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-big-plate-4-17-cheap-souvenirs/ LOCATION:Barley’s\, 200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Free Live Show,The Big Plate ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/4_17_Cheap-Souvenirs-website.png ORGANIZER;CN="WDVX":MAILTO:info@wdvx.com GEO:35.9708504;-83.9173131 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Barley’s 200 East Jackson Avenue Knoxville TN 37915 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=200 East Jackson Avenue:geo:-83.9173131,35.9708504 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T130000 DTSTAMP:20260517T230252 CREATED:20260319T194715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T194742Z UID:10082433-1776340800-1776344400@wdvx.com SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special – 4/16 — Huey / Shlomo Franklin DESCRIPTION:Born and raised in Atlanta\, Ga.\, Huey’s songwriting is deeply in southern folk music. Since playing in various groups for the past 8 years\, most notably her own full band “Huey & The Heaven-sent”\, she’s always called the ATL music scene home. “[She] brings some diversity to what people perceive southern music to be” says Atwood Magazine\, following up the release of their second full-length LP “How to Keep Things Alive”. Heart-clenching and poignant lyrics\, married with folk\, sometimes even jazz\, melodies\, Huey’s songwriting reflects the emotions that she’s embedded in her music. Since becoming a solo artist\, she’s developed a side of the folk genre that sounds like nobody else. \n \nShlomo Franklin is an American singer/songwriter born on a small cow farm in upstate New York. Raised off the cultural grid\, without music\, television\, or radio\, his songs are strongly influenced by his cult-like religious upbringing. Shlomo released his debut album in 2019 which was produced by Grammy Award winner C Lanzbom and released a double album follow up from his now Nashville\, TN home. Franklin has opened up for Jakob Dylan and The Wallflowers and shared festivals with The Nude Party and The Bones of JR Jones. His songs seem just as comfortable in front of a crowd of two thousand as they are in a living room house concert. Shlomo sees himself as a bare bones troubadour and is stubbornly trendless. \n  \n  URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-4-16-huey-shlomo-franklin/ LOCATION:Barley’s\, 200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/4_16_ShlomoFranklin-website.png ORGANIZER;CN="WDVX":MAILTO:info@wdvx.com GEO:35.9708504;-83.9173131 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Barley’s 200 East Jackson Avenue Knoxville TN 37915 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=200 East Jackson Avenue:geo:-83.9173131,35.9708504 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T190000 DTSTAMP:20260517T230252 CREATED:20260312T204611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T204818Z UID:10082425-1776279600-1776279600@wdvx.com SUMMARY:WDVX Kickoff Concert - 4/15 - Trey Hensley / Lazarus Lake DESCRIPTION:WDVX 2026 Summer Nights Kickoff Concert \nWednesday\, April 15\, 2026 Doors 6:00 PM | Show 7:00 PM \nYee-Haw Brewing\, Broadway\, Knoxville\, TN \nFREE | All Ages \nWDVX is proud to present the kickoff concert for the 2026 Summer Sessions and Summer Nights concert series on the big stage at Yee-Haw Brewing\, featuring two-time IBMA Guitarist of the Year and Grammy Award winner Trey Hensley! Opening for Hensley will be Knoxville Americana Country band Lazarus Lake. \nTrey Hensley is touring to support his highly anticipated solo album Can’t Outrun the Blues on Pinecastle Records. Trey’s music has been a staple on the WDVX airwaves for years\, especially his recordings and performances with Dobro Wizard Rob Ickes. He just played the Grand Ole Opry\, getting closer to 200 performances on that historic stage\, and is also featured as an opening act on Tommy Emmanuel’s latest tour. \nLazarus Lake released their debut album Family Tree last May and will open the evening with their Americana country sound. \nThis kickoff concert happens on the final day of WDVX’s Spring Fund Drive (April 8-15)\, giving folks a chance to donate and celebrate with live music. We’ll also unveil the exciting lineup for both the Summer Sessions and Summer Nights free concert series at this event! \nThanks to our sponsors: Yee-Haw Brewing\, ORNL Federal Credit Union\, and Garza Law. \n  URL:https://wdvx.com/event/wdvx-kickoff-concert-4-15-trey-hensley-lazarus-lake/ 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/trey_lake_website.png ORGANIZER;CN="WDVX":MAILTO:info@wdvx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T130000 DTSTAMP:20260517T230252 CREATED:20260319T192301Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T192335Z UID:10082427-1775822400-1775826000@wdvx.com SUMMARY:The WDVX Big Plate – 4/10 — Sebastien Bordeaux DESCRIPTION:Sebastien Bordeaux is an American Roots musician based out of Nashville\, Tennessee. There he plays 2 weekly residency shows at the world esteemed home of country and traditional music\, Robert’s Western World\, on lower Broadway w/ the Chris Casello Combo. Sebastien is known as a strikingly androgynous sounding singer\, a deeply methodical and thought provoking song-writer and a multi-instrumentalist whom plays acoustic guitar\, lead guitar\, upright bass\, tenor banjo\, trumpet\, trombone\, piano\, drums and many more. Honing his unique soprano style voice\, he does justice to the vocal tones of many artists like Hank Williams\, Johnny Horton\, Buddy Holly\, Patsy Cline\, Willie Nelson and Elvis Presley. Many people have been noted saying\, “Sebastien’s voice takes me back to when i was a kid listening to old hillbilly music and blues records.” URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-big-plate-4-10-sebastien-bordeaux/ LOCATION:Barley’s\, 200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Free Live Show,The Big Plate ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/4_10_Sebastian-Bordeaux-website.png ORGANIZER;CN="WDVX":MAILTO:info@wdvx.com GEO:35.9708504;-83.9173131 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Barley’s 200 East Jackson Avenue Knoxville TN 37915 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=200 East Jackson Avenue:geo:-83.9173131,35.9708504 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T130000 DTSTAMP:20260517T230252 CREATED:20260319T194224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T194239Z UID:10082432-1775736000-1775739600@wdvx.com SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special – 4/9 — Sammy T and The Sunny D DESCRIPTION:Funk | Soul | Jam | Reggae | Feel Good! Based in Knoxville\, TN. URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-4-9-sammy-t-and-the-sunny-d/ LOCATION:Barley’s\, 200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/4_9_sammy-t-sunny-d-website.png ORGANIZER;CN="WDVX":MAILTO:info@wdvx.com GEO:35.9708504;-83.9173131 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Barley’s 200 East Jackson Avenue Knoxville TN 37915 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=200 East Jackson Avenue:geo:-83.9173131,35.9708504 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T130000 DTSTAMP:20260517T230252 CREATED:20260319T191537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T191552Z UID:10082426-1775217600-1775221200@wdvx.com SUMMARY:The WDVX Big Plate – 4/3 — The Dirty Gospel DESCRIPTION:From the Foothills of Tennessee\, the boys of The Dirty Gospel know how to keep Southern rock alive. The Dirty Gospel is an American rock band made up of 5 members based out of Maryville\, Tennessee. \nIn 2022\, The Dirty Gospel began working with award winning producer Travis Wyrick at Lakeside Studios. “Say My Name”\, the band’s first single\, was released in the Summer of 2022 with the full-length album Higher Ground following later that Fall. \nThe Dirty Gospel have established a loyal and rapidly growing grass-roots following. From their original\, melodic\, country rock to their energetic live performances; they leave fans remembering the greats of the past while being transfixed in the present. Next time you get that bone-deep craving for live music\, join The Dirty Gospel at their next rock n’ roll revival. URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-big-plate-4-3-the-dirty-gospel/ LOCATION:Barley’s\, 200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Free Live Show,The Big Plate ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/thedirtygospel-website.png ORGANIZER;CN="WDVX":MAILTO:info@wdvx.com GEO:35.9708504;-83.9173131 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Barley’s 200 East Jackson Avenue Knoxville TN 37915 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=200 East Jackson Avenue:geo:-83.9173131,35.9708504 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T130000 DTSTAMP:20260517T230252 CREATED:20260319T193929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T193939Z UID:10082431-1775131200-1775134800@wdvx.com SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special – 4/2 — Maryville College presents Grease DESCRIPTION:Grease is the word for young people exploring lust\, loss\, the realities of growing up\, cosmetology and hot-rod repair. The timeless musical will be brought to vivid life by the students\, staff\, faculty\, and community of Maryville College. A celebration of freedom\, falling in love\, and the friendships that form us\, do not miss out on Grease! URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-4-2-maryville-college-presents-grease/ LOCATION:Barley’s\, 200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/4_2_grease-website.png ORGANIZER;CN="WDVX":MAILTO:info@wdvx.com GEO:35.9708504;-83.9173131 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Barley’s 200 East Jackson Avenue Knoxville TN 37915 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=200 East Jackson Avenue:geo:-83.9173131,35.9708504 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T130000 DTSTAMP:20260517T230252 CREATED:20260220T223248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T223339Z UID:10082410-1774008000-1774011600@wdvx.com SUMMARY:The WDVX Big Plate – 3/20 – Wreckless Strangers DESCRIPTION:Wreckless Strangers is a collective of friends and musicians carrying the torch for San Francisco’s grand rock ‘n’ roll tradition. Their unique blend of “Ameri-Cali Soul” melds the contemporary blues stylings of Bonnie Raitt and Boz Scaggs; the songwriting sensibilities of Sons of Champlin and Fleetwood Mac; the swashbuckling Americana of the Lost Planet Airmen and Peter Rowan; and the funk of Sly Stone and Tower of Power with a dash of Grateful Dead and Jefferson Airplane for flavor and unpredictability. With soaring vocal harmonies and burning instrumental improvisation framed in concise and poignant original songwriting\, Wreckless Strangers seek to honor and carry forth the brand of free-spirited musical fun and adventure that defines the Bay Area. \nThe band features Amber Morris on lead vocals; David Noble on lead guitar\, lead vocals; Joshua Zucker on bass\, vocals; Mick Hellman on drums\, vocals; Rob Anderson on guitar\, vocals; and Fletcher Nielsen on keys. Their new EP\, *Dirty Souls*\, is their third project with 4x GRAMMY award-winning engineer/producer Dave Way. URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-big-plate-3-20-wreckless-strangers/ LOCATION:Barley’s\, 200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Free Live Show,The Big Plate,WDVX Blue Plate Special ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/wreckless-strangers-320.png ORGANIZER;CN="WDVX":MAILTO:info@wdvx.com GEO:35.9708504;-83.9173131 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Barley’s 200 East Jackson Avenue Knoxville TN 37915 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=200 East Jackson Avenue:geo:-83.9173131,35.9708504 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T130000 DTSTAMP:20260517T230252 CREATED:20260220T222754Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T222820Z UID:10082409-1773921600-1773925200@wdvx.com SUMMARY:The Blue Plate Special – 3/19 – Liza Lo / Kara Cole DESCRIPTION:Liza Lo (intimate indie-folk music) will be performing! \n  \nKara Cole is a singer-songwriter from Indianapolis known for her raw\, emotional delivery and heartfelt storytelling. With a voice that blends grit and grace\, she pulls listeners in with every note. Kara has shared the stage with artists like Ben Harper\, Mason Jennings\, the Oak Ridge Boys\, and TopHouse\, building a reputation for captivating live performances. Currently recording a new album in Nashville\, Kara continues to evolve her Americana\, country-rooted sound—earthy\, honest\, and resonant. Her songs speak to the quiet truths of everyday life\, and her connection with the audience is undeniable. Whether on stage or in the studio\, Kara Cole creates music that lingers long after the last chord fades. URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-blue-plate-special-3-19-liza-lo-kara-cole/ LOCATION:Barley’s\, 200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Kara-Cole-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="WDVX":MAILTO:info@wdvx.com GEO:35.9708504;-83.9173131 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Barley’s 200 East Jackson Avenue Knoxville TN 37915 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=200 East Jackson Avenue:geo:-83.9173131,35.9708504 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T130000 DTSTAMP:20260517T230252 CREATED:20260220T221703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T184801Z UID:10082408-1773403200-1773406800@wdvx.com SUMMARY:The WDVX Big Plate – 3/13 – Four Leaf Peat DESCRIPTION:Four Leaf Peat is Tennessee’s premier Traditional Irish Band and has been performing locally and regionally since 2004! Traditional Irish music ranges from vibrant dance tunes to soulful songs\, and Four Leaf Peat’s performances are always marked by a keen sense of the tradition\, mixed with just the right amount of influence from the rich musical history of East Tennessee.  Four Leaf Peat’s unique sound is a result of its members’ various musical backgrounds\, and their continued passion for traditional Irish music.  By taking all of their years of musical training\, and building on Irish influences like The Bothy Band\, Planxty\, Flying Cloud & Silly Wizard\, to more modern twists on Traditional music such as Dervish\, Open the Door for Three & Lunasa; Four Leaf Peat has built its own brand of Irish music which celebrates the musical bridge that spans the Atlantic. URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-big-plate-3-13-four-leaf-peat/ LOCATION:Barley’s\, 200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Free Live Show,The Big Plate ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/fourleafpeat-313.png ORGANIZER;CN="WDVX":MAILTO:info@wdvx.com GEO:35.9708504;-83.9173131 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Barley’s 200 East Jackson Avenue Knoxville TN 37915 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=200 East Jackson Avenue:geo:-83.9173131,35.9708504 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T130000 DTSTAMP:20260517T230252 CREATED:20260220T221333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T221349Z UID:10082407-1773316800-1773320400@wdvx.com SUMMARY:The Blue Plate Special – 3/12 – Hunter Gatherer & Austin Skalecki / Jennifer Alvarado DESCRIPTION:Hunter Gatherer is “a musical nomad\, unable to rest his head on one genre\, crossing borderlines between sunny americana\, grassy indie-folk and alt-country.” Joined by troubadour and fellow songwriter Austin Skalecki\, they have over 6 albums to their name\, and accompany one another\, sharing both the spotlight and sideman duties. They’re storytellers and gifted pickers in our own rite\, and also back each other on steel guitar and mandolin. \n  \nJennifer 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. \n​Born 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. \n​Alvarado’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. \n​Since 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. \n​Beyond 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. URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-blue-plate-special-3-12-hunter-gatherer-austin-skalecki-jennifer-alvarado/ LOCATION:Barley’s\, 200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Hunter-Gatherer-Austin-Skalecki-312.png ORGANIZER;CN="WDVX":MAILTO:info@wdvx.com GEO:35.9708504;-83.9173131 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Barley’s 200 East Jackson Avenue Knoxville TN 37915 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=200 East Jackson Avenue:geo:-83.9173131,35.9708504 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T130000 DTSTAMP:20260517T230252 CREATED:20260220T220711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T220724Z UID:10082406-1772798400-1772802000@wdvx.com SUMMARY:The WDVX Big Plate – 3/6 – Alice Gerrard DESCRIPTION:It is a privilege to have Alice Gerrard join us in her 90’s! She will perform at the Bijou this same evening (3/6 at 7PM) as part of the exhibit: Women in Old Time Music\, now on display at the Museum of East Tennessee History\, presented by the Knox County Public Library. \nIn a career spanning more than 50 years\, Alice has known\, learned from\, and performed with many of the old-time and bluegrass greats and has in turn earned worldwide respect for her own important contributions to the music. \nKnown for her groundbreaking collaboration with Appalachian singer Hazel Dickens during the 1960s and ’70s\, the duo produced four classic Hazel and Alice LPs on Rounder and Smithsonian Folkways that  influenced scores of young women singers. \nDown through the years Alice has appeared on more than 20 recordings\, including projects with many traditional musicians such as Tommy Jarrell\, Enoch Rutherford\, Otis Burris\, Luther Davis and Matokie Slaughter; with Tom Sauber and Brad Leftwich as Tom\, Brad & Alice\, with the Harmony Sisters\,  The Piedmont Melody Makers\, The Herald Angels\, Beverly Smith\,  Kay Justice\, and with Anna R-g and Elizabeth LaPrelle. \nIn 1983\, she co-produced and appeared in the Les Blank documentary film Sprout Wings & Fly about Tommy Jarrell. In 1987 Alice founded The Old-Time Herald and the Old-Time Music Group\, a non-profit organization that oversees publication of The Old-Time Herald. Alice served as editor-in-chief of The Old-Time Herald from 1987 till 2003. \nA tireless advocate of traditional music\, Alice has won numerous honors\, including an International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) Distinguished Achievement Award\, a Virginia Arts Commission Award\, the North Carolina Folklore Society’s Tommy Jarrell Award\, and an Indy Award. In 2017 Alice was inducted into the IBMA Hall of Fame along with Hazel Dickens. A film by Durham filmmaker Kenny Dalsheimer about her life and music You Gave Me a Song\, was shown at the Full Frame Festival in Durham\, NC\, at the Mill Valley Film Festival\, and several others. \nIn 2023 Alice finished her latest recording project\, Sun to Sun\, on the local Durham label\, Sleepy Cat Records. It features all original songs by Alice and one original instrumental by Reed Stutz\, who also plays on the recording\, along with Tatiana Hargreaves\,  Hasee Ciaccio\, DaShawn Hickman\, Gail Gillsepie\, Marcy Marxer\, Phil Cook\, Nick Falk\, and Joseph Dejarnette. \nNow 90\,  Alice is touring less but still performs and teaches in workshops. As she noted on the back cover of her latest recording: “In the dark of the night I think sometimes about how this might be my final recording\, my final mattress\, my final car\, my final dog—but then you never know….” \n  URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-big-plate-3-6-alice-gerrard/ LOCATION:Barley’s\, 200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/AliceGerrard-36.png ORGANIZER;CN="WDVX":MAILTO:info@wdvx.com GEO:35.9708504;-83.9173131 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Barley’s 200 East Jackson Avenue Knoxville TN 37915 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=200 East Jackson Avenue:geo:-83.9173131,35.9708504 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T130000 DTSTAMP:20260517T230252 CREATED:20260220T215626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T214609Z UID:10082405-1772712000-1772715600@wdvx.com SUMMARY:The Blue Plate Special – 3/5 – Cody Landress-Gibson / Will Wesley DESCRIPTION:Cody Landress-Gibson will be performing! \nWill Wesley is a Country Rock and Americana artist. A storyteller whose sound blends a soulful edge with country rock energy into heartfelt storytelling. Born in Baker\, Louisiana\, Wesley was raised with a rebellious spirit and a love for music inspired by his father’s guitar. By age 15\, he was sneaking into bars to perform with a beat-up six-string and a fire that would soon define his music career. \nHe paved his path in the Baton Rouge blues scene\, performing and touring alongside with legendary figures. He served as Grady Champion’s Music Director for five years. His talent earned him two International Blues Challenge regional victories and a reputation as one of Louisiana’s fiercest young guitarists. \nBut Wesley’s journey took a turn when life’s hardships — including personal battles and deep loss — pushed him toward a new musical path. Drawing inspiration from artists like Hank Williams\, Marty Stuart\, Garth Brooks\, Jason Aldean\, and Eric Church\, he began merging his blues background with the modern energy of country rock and Americana. \nIn 2021\, Wesley released his breakthrough album\, “Both Sides Of The Tracks.” The record featured 17 original songs\, including “A New Kind of Blues” (feat. Kern Pratt)\, “Leah” (feat. Michael Cleveland)\, and “Attitude”\, which reached #1 on the Euro Academy of Country Music Charts in Milan\, Italy. The project marked his official crossover from blues prodigy to full-fledged country-rock and Americana artist. \nTragedy struck in January 2021\, when Wesley lost his brother Daniel Dale to a drug overdose — a loss that became the emotional core of his 2024 single “12 O’Clock in Texas\,” his most personal song to date. The single’s heartfelt storytelling and raw emotion struck a deep chord with fans around the world. \nWesley followed with “The Search” (2024) and his latest single\, “Bottom Of The Bottle” (October 2025) — a powerhouse track with a harder rock edge that’s rapidly gaining momentum and airplay. \nToday\, Wesley tours across the U.S.\, Europe\, and Southeast Asia\, performing everywhere from intimate listening rooms to international stages\, including the Switzerland International Country Music Hall of Fame and the Jackson\, Mississippi Civil Rights Museum. \nHe shared stages with many including Alabama\, RVSHVD\, Jason Boland & the Stragglers\, Redd Volkaert\, When In Rome\, Old Crow Medicine Show\, Scotty McCreery\, Hailey Whitters\, and shared international stages with Swiss Rockabilly Star – Florian Fox\, collaborating on Will’s singles\, “Wasted Again” and “Time’s Catching Up To Me.” \nIn recognition of his accomplishments\, he received seven nominations for his song\, “Ready To Ride” at the 2024 Josie Music Awards. In addition\, he received five nominations for his songs “12 O’Clock in Texas” and “The Search” at the 2025 Josie Music Awards. Both within Nashville\, Tennessee. \nDespite the road miles as a devoted Worldwide Touring Troubadour\, Wesley returns home to Louisiana in-between tours for hometown shows\, staying true to his roots and fans. Known for his humility and heart\, he continues to give back by performing at Veterans’ events and outreach programs — bringing the healing power of music to those who need it most. \n  URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-blue-plate-special-3-5-will-wesley/ LOCATION:Barley’s\, 200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Will-Wesley-35.png ORGANIZER;CN="WDVX":MAILTO:info@wdvx.com GEO:35.9708504;-83.9173131 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Barley’s 200 East Jackson Avenue Knoxville TN 37915 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=200 East Jackson Avenue:geo:-83.9173131,35.9708504 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T130000 DTSTAMP:20260517T230252 CREATED:20260107T173338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T155442Z UID:10082392-1772193600-1772197200@wdvx.com SUMMARY:The WDVX Big Plate – 2/27 – Dimestore Cowboys DESCRIPTION:The Dimestore Cowboys— modern day pioneers of a traditional country music revival. URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-big-plate-2-6-dimestore-cowboys/ LOCATION:Barley’s\, 200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Free Live Show,The Big Plate ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Dimestore-Cowboys_Feb-6_1200x675.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="WDVX":MAILTO:info@wdvx.com GEO:35.9708504;-83.9173131 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Barley’s 200 East Jackson Avenue Knoxville TN 37915 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=200 East Jackson Avenue:geo:-83.9173131,35.9708504 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T130000 DTSTAMP:20260517T230252 CREATED:20260126T162402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T201204Z UID:10082398-1771588800-1771592400@wdvx.com SUMMARY:The WDVX Big Plate – 2/20 – The Garrett Boys DESCRIPTION:Every family has its own unique history\, a timeline fleshed out by memorable characters\, milestone events\, and the stories passed on through the decades that bind it all together. For the Garrett Boys\, a family trio from Overton County in east Tennessee\, their history just happens to lend itself to some excellent Appalachian folk music. \nMade up of brothers Stephen and Russell Garrett\, and Stephen’s son Carter\, the Garrett Boys are rooted\, both musically and physically\, in 500 hilly\, wooded acres that have had a magnetic pull over their family for generations. The men refer to it simply as “The Land\,” and it’s the setting for nearly every one of the 11 songs on It Runs Deep\, the trio’s debut album. \n“About 200 years ago\, some Garrett boys came from North Carolina and settled in that area\,” says Stephen\, who plays acoustic guitar and sings lead in the band. “Some old records say that they acquired land between Mill Creek and Mitchell Creek\, and that’s the property that Russell and I grew up on. Carter will be the ninth generation to live on it.” \nBut while the land is specific to the Garrett Boys\, the album the group wrote about it is universal. Produced by Ray Kennedy (Steve Earle\, Lucinda Williams)\, It Runs Deep contains elements of bluegrass\, folk\, and country\, but refuses to play it safe. It nods to their varied influences\, from Steve Earle and Rodney Crowell to Chris Knight and Hank Williams Jr. \nWith It Runs Deep\, the Garrett Boys memorialize those family stories — for themselves\, for their descendants\, and now for fans of classic American folk music. \n“Our music is about the importance and depth of family and community\,” Stephen says. “It’s a mix of what we have been versus what we can become\, and how we can take the good from all that and build a future.” URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-big-plate-2-20-the-garrett-boys/ LOCATION:Barley’s\, 200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Free Live Show,The Big Plate ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/the-garrett-boys-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="WDVX":MAILTO:info@wdvx.com GEO:35.9708504;-83.9173131 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Barley’s 200 East Jackson Avenue Knoxville TN 37915 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=200 East Jackson Avenue:geo:-83.9173131,35.9708504 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T130000 DTSTAMP:20260517T230252 CREATED:20260126T161903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T201307Z UID:10082397-1770984000-1770987600@wdvx.com SUMMARY:The WDVX Big Plate – 2/13 – Redd and The Paper Flowers DESCRIPTION:Redd & The Paper Flowers is an Appalachian Folk / Livingroom Folk band from Knoxville\, Tennessee with members Katie Adams (upright bass)\, Colleen d’Alelio (cello)\, Gavin Gregg (mandolin)\, and Redd Daugherty (guitar). URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-big-plate-2-13-redd-and-the-paper-flowers/ LOCATION:Barley’s\, 200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Free Live Show,The Big Plate ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/redd-and-the-paper-flowers-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="WDVX":MAILTO:info@wdvx.com GEO:35.9708504;-83.9173131 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Barley’s 200 East Jackson Avenue Knoxville TN 37915 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=200 East Jackson Avenue:geo:-83.9173131,35.9708504 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T130000 DTSTAMP:20260517T230252 CREATED:20260126T160920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T214014Z UID:10082396-1770379200-1770382800@wdvx.com SUMMARY:The WDVX Big Plate – 2/6 – Tune Junkies DESCRIPTION:The Tune Junkies will be showcasing traditional Irish music at Barley’s as a kick off for weekend of community and tradition! URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-big-plate-2-6-tune-junkies/ LOCATION:Barley’s\, 200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Free Live Show,The Big Plate ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Frame-1321316345.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="WDVX":MAILTO:info@wdvx.com GEO:35.9708504;-83.9173131 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Barley’s 200 East Jackson Avenue Knoxville TN 37915 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=200 East Jackson Avenue:geo:-83.9173131,35.9708504 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T130000 DTSTAMP:20260517T230252 CREATED:20260107T172659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T172659Z UID:10082391-1769774400-1769778000@wdvx.com SUMMARY:The WDVX Big Plate – 1/30 – Crazy On Heart: A Classic Tribute To Heart DESCRIPTION:Born from the passion and power of Knoxville’s own AYCA\, Crazy on Heart is a high-voltage tribute to the legendary rock band Heart. URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-big-plate-1-30-crazy-on-heart-a-classic-tribute-to-heart/ LOCATION:Barley’s\, 200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Free Live Show,The Big Plate ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Crazy-on-Heart_Jan-30_1200x675.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="WDVX":MAILTO:info@wdvx.com GEO:35.9708504;-83.9173131 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Barley’s 200 East Jackson Avenue Knoxville TN 37915 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=200 East Jackson Avenue:geo:-83.9173131,35.9708504 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T130000 DTSTAMP:20260517T230252 CREATED:20260107T171949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T170758Z UID:10082390-1769169600-1769173200@wdvx.com SUMMARY:The WDVX Big Plate – 1/23 – Nathan Morgan Band DESCRIPTION:Nathan Morgan has been surrounded by music his entire life. Whether it was the early vinyl likes of Lynyrd Skynyrd\, The Allman Brothers\, ZZ Top\, and Bad Company to name a few\, or playing in and leading bands as a teenager\, Nathan developed an early passion and drive for creating guitar-driven goodness! Nathan continues to create and inspire with his music. Whether playing solo or with his band\, Nathan pulls from the hallowed history and sounds of places like Memphis\, Chicago\, Macon\, and Nashville\, creating a guitar-based sound that is dripping with emotion and honesty. Over his roughly 20-year career\, Nathan has played with and supported the likes of Buddy Guy\, ZZ Top\, Collective Soul\, Lynyrd Skynyrd\, Travis Tritt\, and Styx\, just to name a few. Nathan and his band are steady touring and playing all over the US. While traveling and getting to play the music of his heroes\, Nathan also writes and has recorded and released his own music. URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-big-plate-1-23-nathan-morgan-band/ LOCATION:Barley’s\, 200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Free Live Show,The Big Plate ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Nathan-Morgan_Jan-23_1200x675.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="WDVX":MAILTO:info@wdvx.com GEO:35.9708504;-83.9173131 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Barley’s 200 East Jackson Avenue Knoxville TN 37915 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=200 East Jackson Avenue:geo:-83.9173131,35.9708504 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T130000 DTSTAMP:20260517T230252 CREATED:20260107T170809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T170145Z UID:10082389-1768564800-1768568400@wdvx.com SUMMARY:The WDVX Big Plate – 1/16 – Amelia Day DESCRIPTION:Amelia Day is a musical jack-of-all-trades. Standing at the intersection of folk\, rock\, and pop\, Day blends heartfelt storytelling\, raw delivery\, and unforgettable melodies into music that feels both fresh and familiar — like rediscovering an old favorite. A self-described writer before anything else\, her perceptive lyricism extends far beyond her 23 years\, with lines reminiscent of songwriting greats like Joni Mitchell and Paul Simon. As the Spokesman-Review notes\, Day has a signature style that features “wordplay\, double-meanings and rhythmic variations\,” with themes ranging from journeying into adulthood to climate change. Many of Day’s songs are also shaped by her intimate relationships\, where her queerness and candor take center stage. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDay is proficient on guitar\, keys\, bass\, and drums\, often switching between instruments during her live performances. At other times\, she lets the music take over — stepping away from the instruments to simply sing and dance with mic in hand. She says she aims to “create an environment of complete presence and joy\, but also healthy catharsis of all the worst emotions.” As the Vanderbilt Hustler highlights\, her set is “energetic\, emotional and full of fun\, just like all of her music.” Fans often leave Day’s shows on a high\, blown away by her powerhouse vocals (drawing comparisons to Brandi Carlile\, Norah Jones\, Alanis Morissette\, and others)\, and charmed by the joy she exudes while onstage. \nAlready boasting over a million streams on a number of songs\, Amelia Day continues to prove herself as both a songwriter and performer\, emerging as a voice destined to resonate for years to come. URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-big-plate-1-16-amelia-day-the-cloves/ LOCATION:Barley’s\, 200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Free Live Show,The Big Plate ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Amelia-Day_Jan-16_1200x675.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="WDVX":MAILTO:info@wdvx.com GEO:35.9708504;-83.9173131 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Barley’s 200 East Jackson Avenue Knoxville TN 37915 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=200 East Jackson Avenue:geo:-83.9173131,35.9708504 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR