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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special — 7/8 — Nini Camps / Trisha Gene Brady
DESCRIPTION:Nini Camps is a New York–based Americana singer-songwriter known for her emotionally rich songwriting\, cinematic sound\, and raw\, unmistakable voice. A longtime Concord Music Publishing writer\, Nini’s songs have been featured in hundreds of TV shows and films\, including Grey’s Anatomy\, Station 19\, All American\, and more—making her a go-to voice for music supervisors looking for heartfelt\, sync-ready music with depth and soul. \n\nAs the lead singer of the internationally touring\, all-female band Antigone Rising\, Nini has shared stages around the world\, earning a devoted fanbase drawn to her honesty\, power\, and fearless presence. Her solo work blends folk\, rock\, and Americana into something deeply personal and unmistakably her own. She is currently recording a new solo record and sharing acoustic demos and behind-the-scenes moments in her video series\, Road to the Record. \nBeyond the studio and stage\, Nini is the co-founder of Girls Rising\, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering girls and LGBTQ+ youth through mentorship and music. The organization has hosted festivals\, outreach programs\, and workshops—giving young people access to role models\, creative tools\, and the inspiration to dream big. \nNini is also active in the theater world\, developing and performing in original musicals and ensemble works\, including the critically acclaimed F@ck 7th Grade (created by Jill Sobule)\, and participating in early development for projects such as Starstruck\, TL;DR: Thelma Louise; Dyke Remix\, and Untitled Softball Play. Her work bridges genres and formats—but always comes back to honest storytelling and human connection. \nWhether she’s writing for screen\, stage\, or song\, Nini Camps brings a voice that’s grounded\, poetic\, and impossible to ignore. \n \nTrisha Gene Brady is a roots musician from Knoxville\, TN and former female vocalist (guitar\, mandolin\, percussion) of the nationally touring Americana act\, The Black Lillies. \nShe has been featured in publications including Rolling Stone\, Vanity Fair\, Billboard\, Wall Street Journal\, Consequence of Sound\, Garden & Gun\, Huffington Post\, Relix Magazine\, USA Today\, Paste Magazine\, No Depression & Country Weekly\, NPR’s Mountain Stage (twice)\, and five separate PBS concert specials\, A GAC featurette\, Texas Music Scene and a CMT television show airing nationally. \nTrisha Gene Brady (with TBL) is one of the only independent artists invited to play the Grand Old Opry more than thirty times (debuted June\, 2011)\, has performed on chart-topping Americana albums\, and established a reputation as one of the genre’s most versatile female vocalists. \nShe has performed at festivals including Big Ears\, Bonnaroo Music + Arts\, SXSW\, New Orleans Jazz Fest\, Americana Music Association’s Americana Fest\, 30-A Songwriter’s Festival\, Country Music Association’s CMA Festival & Fan Fair\, Rochester International Jazz Festival\, Pickathon\, Strawberry Music Festival\, Four Corner’s Folk Festival\, Old Settler’s Festival\, The Luck Reunion & more… \nTrisha Gene Brady was recently chosen as the 2026 “Boundless: Artist in the Archives” for the University of Tennessee\, Knoxville Hodges Library in collaboration with the 2026 Big Ears Music Festival.\nHer new full length LP First Second Chance was released September 1st\, 2025!!
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-7-8-nini-camps-trisha-gene-brady/
LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special — 7/7 — Andrew Farriss
DESCRIPTION:Andrew Farriss AM is one of the most respected songwriters of his generation\, crafting a career that spans over four decades. \nRevered globally as the co-founder\, key songwriter\, keyboardist\, guitarist\, and backing vocalist for INXS\, Andrew’s contributions have cemented his place in music history. INXS sold over 75 million records worldwide\, boasting an impressive catalogue of hits that include ten Australian Top 10 singles and seven US Top 10 singles. The band’s accolades include three Grammy nominations\, a BRIT Award for Best International Group\, five MTV Music Awards\, and seven ARIA Awards\, with an induction into the ARIA Hall of Fame in 2001. \nAccolades and global success aside\, at the heart of it all\, Andrew is a dedicated family man who has spent the past 30 years living and working on an established farming property in New South Wales\, Australia\, where he raises cattle and grows grains.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-7-7-andrew-farriss/
LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special — 7/6 — Benny La Mar
DESCRIPTION:Benny La Mar is a singer-songwriter originally from Pacifica\, California\, now based in Nashville. His music pulls from folk and indie-rock\, creating a version of Americana that’s all his own. \nHe taught himself guitar at 13 and spent years playing whatever he could. Everything from DIY punk shows to coffee shops and bars up and down the California coast. In 2022 Benny made the move to Nashville. He quickly picked up residencies along Lower Broadway\, playing iconic venues like The Stage on Broadway\, Category 10\, The Second Fiddle and many more. \nIn January 2024 he released his debut EP West To South\, a collection of songs written in California and in his first months in Nashville. Benny is currently in the studio working on his next batch of songs slated to release this winter.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-7-6-benny-la-mar/
LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special
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SUMMARY:First Friday Live — 7/3 — Travis Bigwood and Hollye B
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, July 3 / 6:00 – 7:00 PMKnoxville Visitors Center\nFREE!\nHosted by Daniel Fluitt\nJoin us for First Friday Live presenting Travis Bigwood and Hollye B!
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/first-friday-live-7-3-travis-bigwood-and-hollye-b/
LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
CATEGORIES:First Friday Live,Free Live Show
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Big Plate — 7/3 — Robinella
DESCRIPTION:Robinella’s career began with a sort of luck that rarely comes to most artists within their lifetime.  What started out as a simple husband-and-wife duo fresh out of college quickly grew to a full-fledged band that blended Bluegrass\, Country and Jazz. The combination of Robinella’s honey-sweet vocals with violin\, mandolin\, bass\, drums and piano captivated audiences\, thus creating the ever popular Robinella & the CC Stringband. \nThey released their first album\, self-titled Robinella and The CC Stringband\, in 2000\, which quickly followed\, No Saint\, No Prize in 2001. Both were on the independent label Big Gulley Records. With a few simple twists of fate\, what followed was a whirlwind of rapid success – Columbia Records liked what they heard and signed Robinella in 2002. The label took seven songs from the band’s two prior albums and released them as the CD Blanket for My Soul and then released a full album in 2003\, Robinella and the CC Stringband. This led to a national tour including opening for such artists as Bob Dylan\, Willie Nelson\, Earl Scruggs\, Nickel Creek\, Robert Earl Keen\, Kasey Chambers\, Del McCoury and Rodney Crowell as well as an appearance on “Late Night with Conan O’Brien” and a music video on CMT for their hit single\, “Man Over”.  She also performed on NPR’s “Mountain Stage\,” appeared on the Grand Ole Opry and performed on PBS’s “SoundStage.” In 2006\, Robinella was nominated for “Emerging Artist of the Year” at the Americana Music Awards and released her fourth album\, “Solace for the Lonely”\, on Dualtone Records in Nashville. \nBut then life\, as it has a tendency to do\, threw a few curveballs her way. She became a mom and a couple of years later\, she and her husband/musical partner split up with a new record almost completed. Exhausted and somewhat disillusioned with the industry and its promises\, it was time to regroup\, redefine and get back to her roots. So she returned to her home\, the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains\, and got back in touch with what she truly wanted – love\, family\, friendship\, music\, art\, truth. \nWith that comes her latest release\, “Fly Away Bird”\, her most mature work. However\, within the melancholy and touches of sadness there is not true despair. For such a voice — that dazzling\, warm\, bright-as-summer-sunshine soprano — to even communicate it would most likely defy certain laws of emotional physics. No\, instead\, this album\, beneath the disappointments\, she is brimming with optimism — with hope. You can feel it\, and even more important than that\, you believe — because she believes\, and because her music is so honest and so genuine and so forthright that you just can’t help but knowing that this is an artist who still finds life to be magical.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-big-plate-7-3-robinella/
LOCATION:Barley’s\,  200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Free Live Show,The Big Plate
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special — 7/2 — WestWend
DESCRIPTION:WestWend is an Americana and country duo featuring Jonathan Maness (guitar\, vocals) and Wendy Maness (vocals). Formed in 2011 and proudly based in Clinton\, Tennessee\, the pair brings a hometown-rooted perspective to their blend of traditional and modern country music. Jonathan’s background in bluegrass and Wendy’s roots in Delta blues\, classic country\, and Motown come together to create a sound that is both grounded and distinctive. \nTheir release\, Linger For A While\, reimagines bluegrass standards while showcasing original songs that reflect a deep respect for traditional country storytelling. Wendy’s vocal style has often drawn comparisons to Alison Krauss\, while Jonathan’s baritone voice and skilled flatpicking have earned recognition from audiences in the United States and abroad. \nWestWend has performed at major festivals across the U.S. and Europe\, including the Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion\, the National Cornbread Festival\, the St. Augustine Seafood Festival\, and the Pensacola Great Gulf Coast Arts Festival. Their international experience includes two 14-day tours across eight European countries\, highlighted by an appearance at the Spring Bluegrass Festival. They have also shared the stage with artists such as Rhonda Vincent\, Guy Clark\, and Tyler Hilton. \nCurrently\, WestWend is working on a new full-length album\, slated for release in late 2026. Rooted in East Tennessee and shaped by years on the road\, they continue to bring their sound to audiences near and far.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-7-2-westwend/
LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special — 7/1 — Natalie Kimbro / Jessica Stiles
DESCRIPTION:Natalie Kimbro will be performing! \n \nJessica Stiles will be performing as well!
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-7-1-natalie-kimbro/
LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special — 6/30 — Matt A. Foster / Sleepy Eyed John's Band
DESCRIPTION:Knoxville-based banjo and guitar songster\, Matt A. Foster brings audiences Appalachian-tinged renditions of various songs and ballads in between country blues-fused originals. He is an entertainer for both the young and old.\nHis debut album\, “Hills of Mexico”\, is like a porch visit with someone who makes you smile while lamenting the death of his friends. It’s four timeless American songs plaited with seven originals that nod to the tradition of dance tunes with serious subjects. Foster plays a fretless mountain banjo\, harmonica\, and the sole of his boot. It’s live\, simple\, and earnest. \n \nSleepy Eyed John’s Band will be performing as well!
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-6-30-matt-a-foster-sleepy-eyed-john-band/
LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special — 6/29 — Starting September / David Easterling
DESCRIPTION:Hollis Rivenbark is the frontman\, lead vocalist \, rhythm guitarist and song writer for Starting September\, joined by BELL on drums and Jeffery McMurray on lead guitar. \nBorn in San Diego to a Navy family and raised between the US and Naples Italy\, Hollis grew up surrounded by music. The child of touring musical theatre performers\, she’s been on stage since she was seven\, and writing her own songs since she was fourteen. \nAfter being handed a guitar in high school and told to learn a Beatles song in a week\, she never put it down. Over the past decade\, she’s performed across California\, Utah\, Georgia\, and Tennessee\, building her sound through years of live shows and intimate venues. \nInfluenced by Neko Case\, Elliot Smith\, and Phoebe Bridgers. Starting September blends haunting vocals with introspective songwriting and acoustic-driven alternative textures. Their 2026 single\, “Serenity\,” captures the fragile space between heartbreak and hope in the early days of sobriety. \n \nDavid Easterling is a multi‑award‑winning Americana\, folk\, roots\, and comedy singer‑songwriter\, storyteller\, and recording artist who splits his time between Nashville\, New Orleans\, and Oak Ridge\, Tennessee—when he’s not out on the road. A prolific creative with international acclaim\, David writes or co‑writes over 100 songs a year with collaborators around the world\, and his catalog has been recorded\, released\, and performed by a growing roster of artists. \nFrom the Grand Ole Opry stage\, his co‑write “Losin’” with Alicia Harvey was named the 2024 Josie Music Awards Song of the Year (Country/Female). His own “Buried Before My Time” spent several weeks at #1 on the ReverbNation regional Americana charts\, while “Take Me Back To Tennessee” was voted the 2023 Song of the Year (Songs About Home) by the Cumberland Mountain Song Crafters Guild. Additional accolades include “You Can Have Wichita” (with J. T. Redding) earning finalist honors in the SongDoer Competition and a semi‑finalist spot in the U.K. Songwriting Contest. \nOnstage\, David is as much storyteller as troubadour\, weaving humor\, heart\, and hard‑won truth into every set. He performs throughout the Southeast\, the Midwest up to Wisconsin\, and annually on his five‑week Nashville‑to‑NOLA summer tour—yes\, including a stop at The Rising Sun. In Nashville\, his shows have included 12 Keys Saloon\, The Commodore\, Millennium Maxwell House\, Springwater\, Bobby’s Idle Hour\, NashVox Studios\, and more. \nDavid’s media footprint spans radio\, TV\, and podcasts: multiple appearances on Knoxville’s WDVX Blue Plate Special\, The Listening Room\, and The David Bradley Show in Nashville; Music City on the Mountain (HLE Radio); WKLF 95.5 FM; K2K Radio in London; and airplay reaching as far as Australia. He has released seven albums of original music\, with more on the way\, and helms Hey Bear Music Entertainment (BMI). \nWhether he’s trading verses in a Nashville writer’s room\, swapping stories in a New Orleans club\, or bringing an Oak Ridge porch song to life onstage\, David Easterling delivers songs that travel well and are built to linger.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-6-29-starting-september/
LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special — 6/27 — Barkley Cove / D Boone Pittman Trio
DESCRIPTION:Barkley Cove is the band to watch in the new folk scene. Raised on collaborative songwriting\, rich vocal harmony\, and the folk revival records of the 60s and beyond\, members Jillian Dolan (guitar)\, Yusuf Miller (mandolin)\, Silas Gross (banjo)\, and Robert Myers (bass) mix genres of folk\, rock\, country\, and bluegrass to create a distinctly original sound that will linger in your ear long after the last chord. As their reach expands throughout the United States\, Barkley Cove’s imaginative songwriting and dedication to originality continues to push the boundaries of new folk music. You can listen to Barkley Cove’s new single\, “Cecilia\,” on all streaming platforms. \n \nD Boone Pittman is a Kentucky songwriter whose music blends mountain roots\, outlaw country\, and heartland rock into something both timeless and personal. Raised in Eastern Kentucky\, his songs reflect the grit and beauty of the region\, shaped by influences like Steve Earle\, Tom T. Hall\, and Bruce Springsteen. With the 2026 release of Rust\, Pittman continues to build a growing catalog of five studio albums and two live records. He toured England in 2025\, expanding his reach to international audiences. His recent accolades include “Song of the Year” (2025) and “Songwriter of the Year” (2024) at the Josie Music Awards\, along with “Best Original Song” at the Appalachian Entertainment Awards. \nA product of Appalachia\, Eastern Kentucky’s own D Boone Pittman was immersed in a melting pot of music as a child. From the mountain sounds of his roots\, the outlaw country his dad favored\, to the classic rock sounds he grew up with\, Pittman’s music marks a convergence of musical forces. His original music is influenced by some of the great storytellers like Steve Earle\, Bruce Springsteen\, and Tom T. Hall. Compared to country greats like Jamey Johnson and Conway Twitty\, Pittman works hard to plow his own path with his music. Pittman tells his own stories on stage while sharing in the musical legacy that has led him here.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-6-27-barkley-cove-d-boone-pittman-trio/
LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T120000
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special — 6/25 — Rodney Rice / The Starlight Darlins
DESCRIPTION:Rodney Rice knows just how to capture the fleeting glimmers of an emotional moment in life and turn them into songs that evoke our own feelings of despair and hope\, loss and love. Rice delivers his lyrics with a knowing nod and wink and a twinkle of the eye to the difficulties we encounter in our daily lives\, and creates memorable characters in his songs whose foibles remind us of folks we know. As he says\, “Music is a common language that reaches all and brings people from worlds apart together.” Rice cannily matches music with lyrics\, pairing a glimpse of a world turned upside down with a jaunty New Orleans jazz swing melody or an ode to young love with a lively country shuffle. \n \nThe Starlight Darlins are a queer Appalachian folk band featuring Emily Johnson-Erday (she/her) on banjo\, Gray Buchanan (they/them) on fiddle\, Sage Christie (they/he) on guitar\, and Lauren Oxford (she/her) on bodhrán. All four Darlins are award-winning songwriters with their own distinct influences\, but their collective sound is one that blurs the borders of genres while still remaining rooted in traditional music. Known for their trademark four-part harmonies\, powerful original songs\, and intricate arrangements\, the Darlins have left audiences spellbound from coast to coast. \nSkyline\, their first studio EP\, is available everywhere you listen to music.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-6-25-rodney-rice-the-starlight-darlins/
LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T130000
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special — 6/24 — Local Chapter / Redbud Bluegrass
DESCRIPTION:Local Chapter is a collaborative acoustic project featuring longtime North Carolina songwriters Paul Edelman and Brad Heller. Armed with a large catalog of original material\, the duo focuses on songs that chronicle the American experience. Emphasizing lush harmonies\, Edelman and Heller craft their unique sound by employing a myriad of instruments. The duo incorporates acoustic guitars\, banjo\, mandolin\, harmonica\, and electric guitar to complement the socially conscious songwriting. With an energetic live show\, Local Chapter relishes honoring its musical influences while continuing to forge its own original\, eclectic sound. \n \nRedbud Bluegrass is a band of pickers and grinners based in the high country of Boone\, North Carolina. \nThe band features Luke Ward on guitar\, Dayne Watson on banjo\, Addy Quinn on fiddle\, and Griffin Decker on Mandolin.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-6-24-local-chapter-redbud-bluegrass/
LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T130000
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special — 6/23 — Essence and Gold Country / Sam Lock Trio
DESCRIPTION:Father’s Daughter finds Essence Goldman – yes\, that’s her real name – mining her life’s most vulnerable moments and emerging with songs that speak across generations. The result is a collection that radiates both grit and grace: a celebration of hard-won freedom and the road back to one’s true self. \nSixth generation San Francisco-born singer-songwriter-instrumentalist Essence grew up in Haight-Ashbury the daughter of two flower children\, beginning her musical journey when gifted a notebook by her father. She put that to good use\, along with a ubiquitous Walkman\, learning her craft from classic story-telling singer-songwriters like John Prine\, Willie Nelson\, Dolly Parton\, Carole King\, Tom Petty\, Stevie Nicks\, Emmylou Harris and Bob Dylan to current tunesmiths Lucinda Williams and Gillian Welch. \n“I felt the vibration from the generation that came before me\,” said Essence\, which can be heard throughout her latest collection of songs\, Father’s Daughter\, her debut for noted Los Angeles indie label Blue Elan. “I was brought up on Bill Graham and festivals in Golden Gate Park – when art\, movements of social change\, and music defined the culture.” \nRecorded at Allegiant Records\, not far from her Marin County home\, Father’s Daughter is both deeply personal and autobiographical—shaped by the profound influence of the loving\, single father who raised her and instilled in her a deep connection to music\, and by the emotional journey of losing him while also facing the end of a difficult marriage that left her a single mother of two young children. \n“Music has always been very healing for me\,” she reflects. “From my days as a kid going through hard times\, it was my life line\, my saving grace.” \nProducer David Simon Baker – who also worked on her last album\, 2016’s Black Wings – suggested Essence use a live band in the studio for the first time. Dubbed Gold Country\, the group includes her current musical partner Danny Uzilevsky and a stellar cast of players bringing warmth and grit to a sound rooted in classic country and Americana\, rich with pedal steel\, dobro\, mandolin and banjo. \nAlong with the title track\, “Love Like Ours\,” starting and ending with a solitary plucked banjo\, and “Meet Me in the Stars\,” which harks back to the tradition of the Grand Ole Opry\, the Carter Family and the Louvin Brothers\, are songs about the death of her father (“Your spirit is with us/Body mighta broke down and turned to dust/But that doesn’t mean you ain’t with us”). \n“Free” celebrates the liberation that comes after emerging from a destructive relationship\, calling out “the gaslighting\, betrayal\, lies and toxic silence.” It’s an anthem for a fresh start and the courage it takes to reclaim one’s self respect and walk away from a toxic relationship. “The Gamble” is about a choice between two lovers\, “staying where it’s safe and familiar or taking a leap and venturing into the new\, with all kinds of risks and potential rewards.” \nThe rollicking “Good Mom\,” co-written by Roger Rocha (of the 4 Non Blondes)\, is a polarizing paean to living it up and cutting loose as a hard working mama (“I’m a good mom/I wanna get stoned/I wanna get boned/I wanna get high as a kite/Wanna drink whisky tonight”). “Quit You” offers a timeless romantic duet of untimely\, inconvenient\, and undeniable love sung between Essence and Uzilevsky in the style of male/female pairings Johnny Cash and June Carter\, George Jones and Tammy Wynette and Gillian Welch and Dave Rawlings. \n“The Heart Doesn’t Lie” is a cri de coeur\, an apt description of how Essence continues to mine her own life in song (“Sometimes you gotta sink to swim/Even losers can still be choosers/Give the wheel another spin”). “You don’t have to let your past define your future\,” she noted. “Or let your worst decisions define you.” \n“All my songs come from life—I write what I know’ through feast and famine\, the highs and lows. Music is my North Star. It’s my prayer and the path I walk\, until my last breath.” \nThe journey to this album took several unexpected detours. After enduring false starts in the music industry and the realities of raising a family solo\, Essence shifted focus and began sharing her vocal and songwriting expertise through private coaching\, working with both artists and business professionals. That path led her to Bernie Dalton\, a surfer and swimming pool cleaner with rock-and-roll dreams. Just months into working together\, Dalton lost his voice\, a symptom of the most aggressive strain of bulbar-onset ALS\, Lou Gehrig’s disease\, which eventually robbed him of his voice and motor skills\, along with his ability to play guitar. \nGiving her a raft of handwritten lyrics and anointing her as “his voice\,” Bernie and Essence formed Bernie and the Believers\, putting melody and music to his words\, collaborating on a song\, “Unusual Boy\,” which they submitted for a songwriting contest sponsored by National Public Radio\, the prize an appearance on the popular Tiny Desk concert series. Along with 4 Non Blondes guitarist Rocha and several other musicians who were working on Father’s Daughter\, Essence went on to record and release an entire Bernie and the Believers album with $30\,000 raised on GoFundMe. Less than a year after that momentous 2018 viral performance on NPR – where an overwhelmed Bernie was beamed in via computer – Dalton passed away at 49. \nWrote NPR’s Bob Boilen (Host of NPR’s All Things Considered and founder of the Tiny Desk series)\,“Bernie’s story moves me to tears more than any other in my 30 years at NPR. It’s also a story with a beautiful\, uplifting message and one that culminated in a Tiny Desk concert that left everyone who witnessed it filled with both utter joy and sheer sadness”. \n“Working with Bernie helped me make sense and find peace with my journey as an artist\,” said Essence\, whose path has included major label deals\, multiple album releases\, and national tours supporting artists like Jason Mraz\, Shawn Colvin\, Tom Petty\, Sarah McLachlan\, Natalie Merchant\, Chrissie Hynde\, Steve Miller\, Pat Benatar\, and Linda Perry. “Until then\, I had felt disheartened by the industry.” \nThat bittersweet chapter ultimately inspired a forthcoming feature film now in development with Paramount and John Legend’s Get Lifted Film Co.\, with Essence serving as producer. In the wake of that experience\, she founded Believe Music Heals\, a nonprofit dedicated to sharing the transformative healing power of music as therapy. \n“This album is about grief\, healing\, resilience and rebirth\,” she says. “It’s about the passing of my father\, the end of my marriage\, and the lessons I’ve learned along the way. I’ve never felt more connected to the music or to myself. And we are just getting started.” \nEssence & Gold Country’s Father’s Daughter is the latest chapter in a story still unfolding—with heart\, humanity\, and songs that refuse to fade. \n \nThe Sam Lock Trio is a new project from Victor Furtado. He is a long time banjo player for the Sam Grisman Project.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-6-23-essence-and-gold-country-sam-lock-trio/
LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260622T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260622T130000
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special — 6/22 — Emily Elgin
DESCRIPTION:Oklahoma-born and Nashville-based\, Emily Elgin is a powerhouse country artist blending southern grit with soulful storytelling. A former American Idol contestant turned full-time touring musician\, Emily has built a loyal following through her raw authenticity and commanding live performances. \nHer recent singles — including Tuesday\, Should’ve Been Raining\, My Luck’s Run Out\, and Doc Holliday — have garnered over 300\,000 streams\, 100\,000 + followers across her social platforms\, has solidified her as one of country’s most exciting rising voices. In 2025\, Emily continues to tour nationwide with her band\, highlighted by an opening performance for ACM Award winners Tigirlily Gold and her monthly residency at Gray’s on Main in Franklin\, TN. With new music coming in 2026\, Emily Elgin is proving herself as an artist with staying power and a voice that demands to be heard.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-6-22-emily-elgin/
LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T140000
DTSTAMP:20260718T232755
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T190000
DTSTAMP:20260718T232755
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T130000
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special — 6/20 — Simon Elijah / Big Dumb Hick
DESCRIPTION:Simon Elijah is a nineteen year old singer-songwriter from upstate New York. A soulful storyteller\, he draws from a wide variety of inspirations ranging from John Prine to Jason Isbell. Simon’s fresh young voice invites audiences to gather around the warm campfire of his compelling lyrics and clever wit. He released his first album\, Fly Out in 2025 and his second collection\, Nameless\, is scheduled for release in May 2026. \n \nKnown as the “Bigdumbhick” (that’s one word) Jeff Wall is a larger than life (literally) giant of a solo acoustic performer who blends back porch music with a unique sense of humor and mesmerizing storytelling. \nA fearless entertainer who can switch from hilarious toe-tapping grooves to deep\, emotional moments in the blink of an eye\, all while keeping audiences totally rapt and spellbound. Whether it’s a “Squeaky-Clean\, Whole-milk\, Leave it to Beaver\, Baptist Preacher and Grandma Approved” family-friendly set or a more Adult-Oriented\, Side-Splitting\, “I don’t know what I expected but it wasn’t THAT” Mature audiences only type of show\, Jeff is easy to work with and is ready to make your next event unforgettable. \nBeing mostly house-broken\, (He pees outside much more than inside) Jeff is easy to work with\, and has all the necessary equipment needed to perform at your venue or event. Primarily a solo performer\, he can quickly assemble a duo\, trio\, or even a four-o (quart-o?) should that be what you need. With plenty of references and a commitment to making every gig unforgettable\, he is ready to bring the groove and the laughter to your next event\, and would love the opportunity to come and entertain you and your guests\, put a smile on everyone’s face\, and hopefully be able to continue to chase his lifelong dream of not starving to death.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-6-20-simon-elijah-big-dumb-hick/
LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T130000
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T130000
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special — 6/18 — Eric Hagen / Ben Torbett
DESCRIPTION:Eric Hagen’s music is a heartfelt ode to the timeless dance between joy and sorrow wrapped in the faded splendor of a bygone era. His performances are like vintage postcards\, each one a snapshot of a wistful journey through a land where the echoes of heartache linger in the dusty corners of forgotten jukeboxes. \nMake Country Sad Again is Eric Hagen leaning into the kind of country music that values songwriting over image and honesty over polish. Rooted in classic honky-tonk\, country rock\, and Americana\, the album mixes sharp storytelling with a worn-in sound built around pedal steel\, telecasters\, and live-room energy. The songs focus on flawed people\, complicated relationships\, small-town restlessness\, and the tension between tradition and modern country culture. Rather than chasing trends\, Make Country Sad Again feels grounded in the spirit of the records that inspired it — direct\, human\, and unafraid to sit with uncomfortable emotions. \n \nBen Torbett will perform as well!
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-6-18-eric-hagen-ben-torbett/
LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T210000
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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 
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/wdvx-summer-nights-6-17-redd-the-paper-flowers-ettore-buzzini/
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 Blue Plate Special — 6/17 — Nief Norf
DESCRIPTION:NIEF-NORF IS A COMMUNITY OF CURIOUS LISTENERS\, ADVENTUROUS ARTISTS\, AND INNOVATIVE SCHOLARS. \nNief-Norf envisions a world in which adventurous music thrives\, artists are empowered to explore bold ideas\, and communities connect through sound. Nief-Norf’s mission is fostering the advancement of innovative chamber music through the collaboration of performers\, composers\, and scholars within immersive educational and artistic environments. \nWHAT DOES “NIEF-NORF” MEAN?\n“The term ‘nief-norf’ came from some older graduate students who call any experimental or strange music ‘nief-norf.’ It’s meant as onomatopoeia for strange sounds\, like ‘bleep-blop.’ Andy and I bonded over the fact that we secretly loved the music that these grad students were deriding. Although nief-norf was born as a derogatory term\, we flipped it and created a group that specializes in this kind of experimental music.” – Kerry O’Brien\, Nief-Norf Co-Founder
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-6-17-nief-norf/
LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special — 6/16 — Jay Liles
DESCRIPTION:Jay Liles: A Practitioner in living a creative life. Finding a way and being content with what you have. 11 year law practice in Florida and Mississippi\, Authored 2 rhymey books\, assisted in 12 High School Soccer State Championship Wins\, and was a full-time musician at The Red Bar in Grayton Beach\, Florida.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-6-16-jay-liles/
LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special — 6/15 — Manstett / Kirk Fleta
DESCRIPTION:A visionary poet from many past lives reborn into the wild east of the US. \nProducer\, Writer\, Artist. \nManstett (Matthew James Anstett) creates music from folk \, rock\, alternative\, psychedelic\, and a lot more. \nHe is heavily influenced by nature and tries to make music that is as raw and unfiltered as possible. \nHe started following his dreams at age 12 and growing stronger ever since.\nFrom Cumberland Gap TN. \n \nKirk Fleta will also be performing!
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-6-15-manstett-kirkfleta/
LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special — 6/13 — Blake Worthington String Band / The Couldn't Be Happiers
DESCRIPTION:The Blake Worthington String Band is quickly becoming one of the most compelling forces in the Chattanooga music scene\, delivering a sound that’s acoustically electrifying as it is deeply rooted. Led by the original songwriting of Blake Worthington\, the band masterfully blends the rapid-fire precision of bluegrass\, the storytelling of folk\, and an undeniable groove. The result is a vibrant\, high-energy experience built on meaningful and genuine song lyrics. \nThe Blake Worthington String Band includes Blake’s authentic vocals and refined guitar work met by some of the Scenic City’s finest pickers\, creating an immersive experience with every show. The lineup includes: \nJohn Benjamin Davis (Fiddle): Known as one of Chattanooga’s most versatile and original players weaving intricate melodies and soaring improvisations that anchor the band’s folk and bluegrass core. \nPatrick Dugan (Mandolin): Dugan’s nimble\, percussive mandolin picking provides a crucial layer of syncopation and sparkle\, bridging the gap between traditional Appalachian music and modern rock dynamics. \nTaylor Brown (Upright Bass): Brown lays down the essential groove with a thunderous\, yet agile\, upright bass foundation\, driving the band’s energetic rhythms. \n \nWhat’s in a name? For Couldn’t Be Happiers\, the whole damn thing. This award-winning folk-rock/Americana duo out of Winston-Salem\, NC\, enjoys every minute of their music-making journey\, and that joy is contagious. \nPriding themselves on unique points of view and unexpected protagonists\, their songs narrate fantastical worlds\, untold histories\, and vanishing folklore. But buried in each verse and chorus is their own underlying tale of two lawyers who\, after failed marriages\, found each other and are celebrating their second chance at music\, love\, and happiness.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-6-13-blake-worthington-string-band-the-couldnt-be-happiers/
LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special
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SUMMARY:Kidstuff Live - 6/13 - Sarah Pirkle
DESCRIPTION:This Saturday\, June 13 at 10AM\, join host Sarah Pirkle and two of her fiddle students at Visit Knoxville for a morning of music\, dancing\, and fun for families with children of all ages.\nThis is a free event!
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/kidstuff-live-6-13-sarah-pirkle/
LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,WDVX Kidstuff Live
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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
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Free Live Show,The Big Plate
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special — 6/11 — Cody Bolden / India Ramey
DESCRIPTION:Cody Bolden is bringin’ us country music you’ll likely listen to. \n \nAfter the success of her fiery 2024 LP\, Baptized By The Blaze\, Nashville outlaw siren India Ramey is back with Villain Era\, out now\, via Copaco Recordds/Blue Élan. Baptized By The Blaze was the story of Ramey’s journey through the fire\, a harrowing passage toward healing and empowerment. Villain Era is firmly rooted in her own reckoning; it doesn’t ask for permission\, it kicks the door wide open. \n“This album is the ‘healed’ me\,” Ramey says. “I didn’t know how to have boundaries because I was such a people pleaser. When you live your life that way\, you lose sight of who you really are. I’ve spent the last few years finding my authentic self\, reclaiming my identity. The title track\, ‘Welcome To My Villain Era\,’ is me saying I’m not going to suffer fools anymore. I’m not compromising anymore. If my boundaries offend you\, I’ll happily play the villain in that story.” \nArmed with that conviction and a new batch of songs\, Ramey left the South for the first time to record in Los Angeles with two-time Grammy-nominated producer Eric Corne. Together\, they built a soundscape as cinematic as it is cathartic. Ramey\, whose fans have taken to calling her “The Woman In Black” and “the Wednesday Addams of country music\,” told Corne she wanted the album to sound like Johnny Cash and Loretta Lynn had risen from the grave to score a Quentin Tarantino film. Corne assembled a powerhouse band to help her pull it off\, including Ted Russell Kamp (Shooter Jennings) on bass\, Eugene Edwards (Dwight Yoakam) and Chris Masterson (Steve Earle\, The Mastersons\, The Wallflowers) on guitar\, Eleanor Whitmore (Steve Earle & The Dukes\, The Mastersons) on fiddle\, Kevin Brown on drums\, Boo Bernstein (Emmylou Harris\, Dwight Yoakam) on pedal steel\, and Haley Spence Brown (The Doohickeys) on backing vocals. \n“He didn’t just listen to me\, he heard me\,” Ramey says of Corne. “The musicians were equally respectful of what my vision was\, and they went above and beyond. It was the most collaborative\, emboldening recording experience I’ve ever had.” \nThe result is Villain Era: ten spaghetti western–meets–honky tonk vignettes\, penned solely by Ramey\, laced with grit\, gallows humor\, and emotional precision.  \nWith the first notes of opener “We Ride at Dawn\,” Ramey puts her boots on the ground and reclaims her territory. A callback to “King of the Ashes” from her 2020 LP Shallow Graves\, the song rises from the rubble with reverb\, ghostly pedal steel\, and the promise of revenge from the women who survived. On “Scattered and Smothered\,” Ramey trades the battlefield for a Waffle House booth at 2 a.m.\, where heartbreak meets hangover in a haze of regret. “Well I’m a hot mess\, I must confess / Ever since he brought up takin’ next steps / And my drunk ass needs some hash browns and scrambled eggs\,” she sings\, As patrons fight\, chairs fly\, and late-night shenanigans ensue in the background\, our heroine is lost in thought\, hoping the grease soaks up the memories of the night she’s attempting to put in her rearview.  \nThe tone turns bittersweet on “Crying in My Lingerie\,” a deceptively upbeat breakup song that captures the loneliness of a woman who’s realizing her marriage is over. Doing her best to fan the flames of something long since gone\, she drowns her sorrows in boxed wine. Dressed in the now-meaningless symbols of desire and devotion\, she realizes she’s become a divorcee in waiting.  \nThroughout Villain Era\, Ramey explores what it means to step fully into oneself after years of just trying to survive. “There’s a lot of freedom in knowing yourself\,” she says. “It makes you feral. But in these times\, joy is resistance. We should be having some fun\, too.”  \nSaving Country Music once wrote\, “Many of the women in country music these days love to sing about lighting stuff on fire to symbolically tease their empowerment. With India Ramey\, you think she’ll actually haul off and do it.” It’s an apt description for an artist who doesn’t just tell stories of strength\, she lives them out loud. \nWith six studio albums under her belt\, Ramey continues to be one of country music’s fiercest truth-tellers. Her 2017 breakout Snake Handler landed her on Rolling Stone’s “10 New Country Artists You Need to Know.” Her 2020 “post-apocalyptic western” album\, Shallow Graves\, earned international recognition\, debuting at #6 on the Euro Americana Chart. Then came 2024’s Baptized By The Blaze\, a searing chronicle of her battle with a dependence on prescribed medication and PTSD stemming from childhood trauma. Like a phoenix rising from the ashes\, she sang on the title track\, “Yesterday I set myself on fire / With my own hands I built that funeral pyre / I built it so high the flames touched the sky / And now I am alive because I died.” \nNow\, with Villain Era\, India Ramey stands unapologetically in her power\, delivering songs that cut deep and laugh loudly\, songs that balance the weight of lived experience with the freedom of release.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-6-11-cody-bolden-india-ramey/
LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special — 6/10 — Tristen Gressett / The Nuther Muther Brothers
DESCRIPTION:Tristen Gressett is a genre-bending artist & producer from Pell City\, Alabama\, known for his electrifying live shows and soulful storytelling. He blends shades of americana\, country\, & soul into a truly unique soundscape that drives his poetic lyricism. \nSince making Top 11 on American Idol back in 2022\, he’s left his hometown\, moved to Hollywood\, founded his own recording studio (TAG Records)\, self-produced his highly anticipated debut album\, and was even honored by the Alabama Music Hall of Fame. He recorded in Muscle Shoals with legendary musicians who’ve played alongside icons like Johnny Cash and Joe Cocker. He’s even got the chance to sing with stars like Stevie wonder\, neal mccoy\, & paul mcdonald. He is currently producing his sophomore album with plans to record at the legendary fame studios. \nTouring across the U.S. and Canada\, he’s played to thousands\, leaving audiences nationwide in awe of his songwriting & on-stage antics. \n \nThe Nuther Muther Brothers: Bringing you songs and stories of inspiration\, love\, and the hilarities of life.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-6-10-tristen-gressett-the-nuther-muther-brothers/
LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special — 6/9 — Don Wall / Jeremy Wells & The Dalis
DESCRIPTION:In 2025\, Don Wall released his first Nashville record album\, Love\, Texas. The album quickly climbed from #300 up to #147 on the national Americana Chart. By mid-November\, the album secured a multi-week run at #2 on the Roots Music Report Americana Country Chart. The highly respected Roots Music Report ranked it #17 on the Top Americana Country Album Chart for 2025\, and #22 on the Top Country Album Chart for 2025. Three separate singles\, “Cornbread\,” “Fishin’ on the Guff\,” and “Marie” held spots in the top ten of the Roots Music Report Americana Country singles chart at the exact time. \nBorn in Massachusetts in 1953\, Don Wall lived in Texas for 40 years before moving to Nashville\, Tennessee in 2022 with his wife Kimberly. Don is a songwriter/artist who writes catchy melodies with a good beat\, timeless themes\, and poetic lyrics\, he calls “Stories with a Beat.” The songs are intended for dancing\, mostly a two-step. Don started his musical journey as a drummer after watching The Beatles on Ed Sullivan. He played in rock and roll and blues bands in high school and college. \nIn 1977\, Don took a break from music\, moved to New York City and began a 40 year career as an award-winning  journalist. Don became a producer with ABC News and wrote articles for national publications. He moved to the ABC News Dallas bureau in 1983. In 1988\, Don joined WFAA-TV in Dallas as the Fort Worth Bureau Chief\, while working as an on air reporter. Don has been nominated for two national Emmy Awards\, won a national Edward R. Murrow Award\, won a regional Emmy\, and several AP\, UPI\, and Dallas Press Club first place awards. \nWhen he moved to Texas Don started playing drums again. At the age of 40\, he began playing guitar\, eventually writing songs\, and playing with the Hot Corn Band\, an Americana/Bluegrass ensemble. He released his first double EP of original songs\, Texas Switchgrass Sessions in 2017. \nDon has always been a writer. He wrote and published poems before he wrote songs. He has written for radio\, television\, newspapers\, magazines\, and has published three books. He performs regularly on stage in and around Nashville\, and co-writes with established songwriters. Whether on a stage in Nashville\, in a circle\, or playing for seniors in memory care\, Don considers writing and playing music a privilege\, a gift\, and a rewarding experience he enjoys sharing. Don has two children and three grandsons. \n \n\nJeremy Wells– guitar/banjo/vocals\, Ben McFry- bass\, Kara Murphy- vocals\, Jason Murphy- mandolin.\n\n\nEver evolving with over 30 years sellin’ syllables and seeding dreams. New faces\, new tunes\, 13 albums and a few singles later…
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-6-9-don-wall-jeremy-wells-the-dalis/
LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special
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