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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special - 4/24 – March To August
DESCRIPTION:March to August is an Americana-Roots duo with melodies that merge influences of Folk\, Americana\, Bluegrass and Celtic music and lyrics that capture the essence of the human experience. With every song\, they offer poignant snapshots of life’s diverse emotions and stories\, inviting listeners to reflect on the moments that shape us all.\nHailing from diverse musical backgrounds\, Derrick and Jodi Mears bring a plethora of influences to their work. Their lyrics often empower the voices of those silenced by circumstance\, allowing each character’s narrative to be heard\, while their instrumentation draws listeners into those tales with their unique Ozark Mountain sound.\nM2A’s performances instill artistry and authenticity that transport you to a bygone era while infusing their own contemporary spin. With each note\, this ensemble invites you to join them on a musical journey that resonates with the soul. \nhttps://youtu.be/0m4pzn0ST4Y?si=tmzHlRgRxserwwiq \n  \n 
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-4-24-march-to-august-luke-israel-and-the-allstar-specials/
LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Big Plate - 4/25 - Donny and The Dry Heavers
DESCRIPTION:Donny and The Dry Heavers \nThis 4-piece from Northeast TN brings driving rhythms\, expressive solos\, groovy riffs\, and dynamic songwriting to the culmination of a rousing original sound. With tasteful jam breaks\, witty transitions\, and pocket-driven flow\, this crew aims to provide you with a memorable musical journey!​ \nComing to fruition in 2018\, the band includes members Chancellor Lawson (guitar/vocals)\, Cameron Hite (drums/vocals)\, Andrew Kramer (guitar/vocals)\, and Magus Vaughn (bass/vocals). \nThrough all of their struggles\, hopes\, and accomplishments\, one question rings loud in many minds: Where is Donnie?
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-big-plate-4-25-donny-and-the-dry-heavers/
LOCATION:Barley’s\,  200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,The Big Plate
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special - 4/26 - UT Appalachian Strings
DESCRIPTION:UT Appalachian Strings is a University of Tennessee student ensemble directed by Sean McCollough that is made up of multiple bands that play bluegrass\, old-time and other Americana music. Two of the bands will be featured on this show.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-4-26-ut-appalachian-strings/
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:20250428T120000
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special - 4/28 - Shane Kelley / New Age Phonograph
DESCRIPTION:A captivating Singer\, Songwriter and Guitarist\, Shane Kelley is a passionate and soulful performer. His lyrics\, reflective of his South Texas Roots\, embrace the essence of\n“Texas Rock”\, Blues & Outlaw Country. \n \nNew Age Phonograph \nBorn originally in Colorado\, Matt soon moved to the small town of Brewster\, Wa\, where he first learned how to play guitar at the age of 14\, even writing original music a year later. He hopes to reunite people through his music into ONE WORLD TRIBE that all dance to the beat of LOVE and bring back Jimi Hendrix idea of\, ELECTRIC CHURCH! His alternate rock roots soon dug deep into 60s & 70s rock\, where he then discovered older folk blues leading as far back as the 1930s. From bookings down on the Seattle waterfront to venues across many West Coast college towns\, he has been performing covers of folk\, classic rock\, and blues on the road for many years since\, becoming a proficient musician with a emotive voice that lets you know he feels the songs he sings.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-4-28-shane-kelley/
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 - 4/29 - Eli Lev
DESCRIPTION:To his Levitators community\, Eli Lev is known as a Global Ambassador of Good Vibes\, and everyday he honors his greater calling: uplifting open-hearted folks around the world through song. \n“To me\, music is an act of spirituality and service to others\, it’s the reason I wake up in the morning ready to sing and uplift others\,” the Silver Spring\, Maryland-based artist shares. “Helping people make profound and positive connections through my music is my life’s purpose.” \nToday\, Eli is sharing one of his most personal and enlightening projects\, a three-part music release series in which Eli relates hard-earned wisdom from his outer geographical and inner spiritual expeditions. The trilogy commences with the unflinchingly optimistic folk-pop EP\, Present Journey\, out June 26th\, 2024. Look for the revelatory releases Past Lives and Future Myths to come further on down the dirt road. \nEli is a critically-acclaimed singer-songwriter and internationally-touring musician\, an entrepreneur\, a mobile lifestyle pioneer\, a community leader\, a son\, and a friend. He is a storytelling songwriter who brings to his work a universal spirituality informed by a variety of belief systems. Eli’s Jewish upbringing\, his transformative experiences with Indigenous people\, and his study of Buddhism shine through his uplifting songwriting.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-4-29-eli-lev/
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 - 4/30 - Ben McLaughlin
DESCRIPTION:Ben McLaughlin offers music that sounds like an electrified awakening earned within a psychedelic-folk odyssey.\nAt his core\, McLaughlin is a songwriter\, tethered to the ethers as much as his human vessel; an audible translator from his small corner of the universe. Sewn throughout his newest batch of songs\, is the mourning of the inevitable winds of change through Self and family structures\, the walking hand-in-hand with one’s own inner child\, and at the end of it all\, coming to a place of peace with how things are Now.\nA multi-instrumentalist and audio engineer\, he self-produces the songs he has written within the meditative state\, weaving together melodic thoughts of self- and environmental-dissection with organic production. Reminiscent of a time when vinyl was king\, the final results extends an open hand to the listener to experience an authenticity that allows them to lovingly transcend to their own higher essence. \nhttps://youtu.be/uYEzrCal-wA?si=SHDAFDN0e2gWH9Ik
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-4-30-ben-mclaughlin/
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 - 5/1 – Hardin Valley Thunder / Ally Venable
DESCRIPTION:Texas blues-rock singer/songwriter and guitarist extraordinaire\, Ally Venable\, entertains wherever she goes. With her signature glitter dresses and black knee-high boots\, Venable comes off of the ropes swinging dazzling crowds on tour or throughout the festival circuit. “Venable pulls off a stunner of gritty and/or sultry blues rock tunes embellished with lots of tasty guitar solos.” – Guitar Player Magazine. A Kilgore\, Texas native\, Ally began singing at church at four and picked up the guitar at age 12. By 13\, she started her own band and through her early influence of Stevie Ray Vaughan captured the passion and yearning for more in the blues genre. Early releases No Glass Shoes (2016) and Puppet Show (2018) started her fanbase\, charting radio play\, and several East Texas Music Awards. It was 2019’s #2 Billboard Blues charting Texas Honey and rocking sets on Ruf’s European Blues Caravan tour that propelled her internationally. “Ally is the future of blues and the crossover music of American roots-rock.” – Mike Zito. In what silenced many musicians during the pandemic\, Venable now in her 20’s\, released another Blues Billboard charting album\, Heart of Fire (2021)\, which challenged her to write not only about love but the unguarded honesty of feeling pain.”On this album\,I really wanted to create a tone of overcoming your struggles and persevering through them\,” she explains. Mentor and featured artist on this album\, Kenny Wayne Shepherd\, lends his guitar skills on XM Bluesville’s charted song\, “Bring on the Pain.” In 2022\, Guitar World Magazine named Ally #2 on the top 15 Young Guns Making the Gibson Les Paul Cool Again\, and she received the Road Warrior award from the Independent Blues Music Awards. Along with Ally’s own tour domestically and in Europe\, her band has supported Buddy Guy and Kenny Wayne Shepherd throughout the US\, as well as Colin James in Canada. She has performed as a featured artist on the Experience Hendrix Show at the ACL Live at Moody Theater in Austin\, Texas. Venable’s recent spring 2023 release produced by Grammy award winning producer\, Tom Hambridge\, includes a duet with the iconic Buddy Guy and a song featuring powerhouse guitarist Joe Bonamassa debuted at #1 on the Billboard Blues Charts & has remained in the top 100 since the release date. \nhttps://youtu.be/vCM00X-lmbU?si=l9SAe5dN7PgwLvwy \nHardin Valley Thunder ( Pellissippi State Bluegrass Band) will also join us this day! \n 
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-5-1-hardin-valley-thunder-ally-venable/
LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Big Plate - 5/2 - FERD
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Delta roots with a spirited blend of folk\, bluegrass\, and blues traditions…FERD delivers traditional-sounding original tunes with a kick that is all joy\, big bass\, and blazing banjo. \nFERD (the band) is nearly 15 years in the making. As the former fiddler and front man for the Hackensaw Boys\, Ferd Moyse first met East Tennessee banjoist and singer Matt Morelock in 2007 and double-bassist Chris Stevens shortly thereafter. Ferd\, Stevens\, and Morelock decided to take the trio on the road in 2021 with a singular focus on Ferd’s body of timeless original songs. FERD has quickly gained the attention of fans\, musicians\, venues\, and discerning listeners worldwide with headlining spots at the Rotterdam Bluegrass Festival\, Old Tone Festival\, Blackpot Festival\, and venues\, theatres\, clubs\, and campfires. \nhttps://youtu.be/zl06XClFtmA?si=r1HJFXth7_2diN0S
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-big-plate-5-2-ferd/
LOCATION:Barley’s\,  200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,The Big Plate
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SUMMARY:First Friday Live - 5/2 - Mic Harrison with Kevin Abernathy
DESCRIPTION:I’d rather see Mic Harrison and the High Score perform than just about any band on the planet. \nThat’s not just because Mic and the guys have a couple of road cases full of great songs or they’re journeyman musicians who’ve been a part of some of the best bands to come out of the South. It’s because every time I go to a Mic Harrison and the High Score show\, I know I’m going to walk in and see guys who look like they’re having so much fun on stage that it can’t help but spill out into the audience. I know I’m going to walk out at the end the night feeling better about the world with great rock ‘n’ roll and honky tonk songs playing over and over in my head. \nLead singer and rhythm guitarist Mic Harrison\, lead guitarist Robbie Trosper\, bassist Vance Hillard\, and guitarist Kevin Abernathy have a chemistry that can only come from long-term friendships and shared experiences. Harrison\, who started his young adulthood working in a saw mill in Bradford\, Tenn.\, a town so small it barely shows up on the map between Memphis and Jackson. He moved to Knoxville in the 1990s to become co-lead singer-songwriter (with Scott Miller) in The V-Roys\, a band that defined “Americana” before it was genre. After that group split\, he teamed with Trosper in the short-lived favorites The Faults and\, later\, teamed with Coffey in the now legendary power pop act Superdrag. When Superdrag ended\, Harrison enlisted established Knoxville rock act The High Score to back up a tour and the chemistry was so good that the partnership never ended. \nIn the past 12 years or so\, Mic and the guys have traveled the country\, performing at festivals from Bonnaroo to Easyriders Rodeos\, headlining bills from concert halls to the stickiest bars\, opening shows for everyone from Billy Joe Shaver to Huey Lewis and the News to ZZ Top\, and recording a terrific single with classic country singer Con Hunley. \nI’ve been lucky enough to experience Mic Harrison and the High Score perform about 50 times. I expect to see them at least 50 more. In the world today\, you need something that’s guaranteed to make you feel good that won’t hurt you – aside from a little soreness from swaying and dancing. \nI consider Mic Harrison and the High Score mental health food. \nThank you!
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/first-friday-live-5-3-mic-harrison/
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 Blue Plate Special - 5/3 - Jaye D Marie / Fox & Bones
DESCRIPTION:Jaye D Marie is a singer\, songwriter\, musician\, artist and show host based out of Nashville\, TN. In 2016\, after several years of teaching school in Canada\, she moved to Nashville where she has been active in performing\, songwriting and hosting singer/songwriter shows. \nJaye has recorded six albums of original songs\, her most recent ‘ Coming Over The Border’ produced by Bob Huston in Nashville was released on March 18th\, 2024. It features eleven new tunes that are a mixture of Country\, Roots\, Americana and Blues. Her previous albums include; ‘If Wishes Were Horses’ produced by Ernie Rowell \, ‘The Gospel Singer’\, and ‘If That Old Tree Could Talk’ produced by Kim Copeland \, ‘Dreamin’ Blues and Barrooms’ produced by Miles Jackson and ‘Jota’ produced by Jeff Muller. \nJaye has performed at many shows and rounds in the Nashville area such as the Commodore in the Holiday Inn\, Millenium Maxwell House\, Preston Hotel\, Renaissance and Aloft Hotels\, The Bluebird\, Alley Taps\, Flatrock Coffee\, Tea & More\, Bad Axe Throwing\, Tennessee Brew Works\, Mozzarella Pizzeria\, Jim Oliver’s Smoke House\, Nashville Coffees\, Authentic Coffee Club\, Just Love Coffee Café\, Big Al’s\, Long Hollow Jamboree\, Fox n’ Locke\, Kimbro’s Pickin’ Parlour\, Drifters\, Bobby’s Idle Hour\, The 404\, Time Traveler’s Café\, 12 Keys Saloon\, The 212\, Villager Tavern\, Douglas Corner\, Belcourt Taps\, Springwater Supper Club\, The Bowery Vault and The Copper Branch. \nSince 2019 Jaye has hosted close to five hundred shows in Nashville where she has recruited performing as well as touring songwriters. She introduces the performers\, runs the sound\, and promotes and provides a welcoming atmosphere for all. She began her songwriter shows first at the Hotel Preston in 2018\, then at Authentic Coffee Club in 2019\, Nashville Coffees in 2019\, 2020 and 2022\, 12 Keys Saloon in 2022\, Hotel Preston again in 2023 and since January of 2022 at Nashville’s downtown Copper Branch where she still performs weekly as well as hosting Songwriter shows. Jaye is also involved in helping a friend book singer/songwriters and do the flyers for his monthly writer shows at the West End Aloft Hotel in downtown Nashville. One of the highlights of Jaye’s musical endeavors is to now be performing a musical program three to five times a month to various nursing homes in Tennessee through Music for Seniors\, Lighting up Lives with Live Music. \nJaye has written songs with hit songwriters\, new writers and well established writer’s in both Canada and the United states. She has played keyboard and sang with bands\, duo’s and solo\, has accompanied fiddle players at several fiddle camps and has directed children\, youth and adult choirs. She has a vast repertoire of both covers and original music and at one time had her own mobile Karaoke business when karaoke first started in Canada where\, over a ten year period\, she hosted close to a thousand shows. \nIn her teaching career Jaye not only taught all subjects in the general classroom from Kindergarten to Grade eight\, but also taught music where she organized over a hundred school music assemblies in Canada. She has an ongoing commitment in education and presently teaches online on a part time basis. She has taught all ages from 4 to 80 and has done music not only in Canada and the US but also in Japan\, South Korea and Poland. \nJaye is passionate about art especially creating cartoon characters and illustrations for children’s literature . She is presently working on a few picture books with one that will include a song and music with the lyrics and illustrations. Coming Soon! You can view her cartoon characters and coming picture books on her ‘Skatch A Toons’ page. \n \nScott Gilmore and Sarah Vitort are Fox and Bones—energetic offbeat folksters with a retro-tinged\, soul-stirring\, modern vintage bent. The indomitable duo has brought their optimistic Americana polish to international stages shared with the likes of Rayland Baxter\, The Dead South\, ZZ Ward\, Fantastic Cat and ALO among others. \nFox and Bones’ fourth album titled “Long Time Honey” is a collaboration with esteemed songwriter Greg Holden and was awarded Best Folk/Americana Album of 2024 by the PNW Music Awards. Americana Highways (US) beamed Long Time Honey “should rightly be considered one of the best Americana albums of the year” and Naga Mag (Greece) lauded\, “The much-loved vocals are so familiar and warm that you feel the love overflowing inside you” \nTheir hardworking artistic output has earned them first place at the 2023 Tucson Folk Festival songwriting contest and second place in the International Acoustic Music Awards\, amongst other accolades. In between their rigorous tour schedule\, the duo founded Portland’s Folk Festival: an annual celebration of folk and Americana music at the iconic Crystal Ballroom in their hometown of Portland\, Oregon. \n \n  \n 
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-5-3-jaye-d-marie-fox-bones/
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 - 5/5 - Tanner Burch & The Hill Hippies / The Faux Paws
DESCRIPTION:The Faux Paws have a problem. They’re a triangle band in a land of circles. Musically impossible to describe\, they don’t even fit into todays often hyphenated-genre world. No fan\, industry expert\, nor member of the band can seem to sum up this band’s sound in any kind of marketable way. They continue to remain a singularly unique outfit in the acoustic music community\, always on the fringes\, always memorable and with an increasing number of die-hard fans who feel like they’ve uncovered a secret. \nIs it bluegrass? Not usually. Old-time? Occasionally. Is it Celtic? Can’t quite say that. Is it Folk? Americana? Jazz? Singer-songwriter? None of the above\, but members of the Paws have deep ties to all of these traditions and blend their elements effortlessly to serve whatever musical idea is being presented. \nSo what can we say? This band takes risks. They’re dynamic\, exciting\, sincere\, irreverent\, infectious\, and surprising. They move deftly between moods\, influences and instruments but always maintaining a “groove” that pulses through the music like a heartbeat (you may not always be aware it’s there but it gives the thing life). \nA Faux Paws live show is an explosive roller coaster ride that brings the audience along. Virtuosity on the fiddle\, mandolin\, guitar and saxophone\, sure\, but also vulnerability\, personal lyrics\, tight 3-part brother harmonies\, playful interplay\, intricately arranged details and soaring improvisations. \nAccording to FolkAlley.com its Trad. Their self-titled 2021 release was named one of the 10 Best Trad albums of the year from around the world. With the considerable success and praise the band has seen since coming out of the pandemic the Paws decided to add long-time friend and collaborator Zoe Guigueno (Fish & Bird\, Della Mae) to their touring outfit on upright bass whenever possible. Zoe only deepens the group’s already massive sound while freeing each member up for more creative expression on their various instruments. \nNeed more? Well a few points people usually notice: the saxophone that behaves in ways they’ve never heard. An oft-heard ‘compliment’ to Grammy nominated multi-instrumentalist Chris Miller is “I thought I was going to hate the saxophone!” Fiddle-phenom Noah gets most of the attention on his feet – due to his unique approach to his Quebecois-style foot-percussion he’s developed. Combined with his jaw-dropping array of percussive chopping elements on the fiddle he contains the sound of a full band on his own. Except its his brother Andrew carefully executing complimentary chords and riffs on the guitar that makes Noah’s sound what it is. \nBut spending too many words talking about this stuff detracts from the fact that it’s the original songs – and heart – that keep folks coming back for more year after year. In the band’s 12th year they returned to the studio and emerged with an EP showcasing a huge amount of music in a 5-track sampler. The live-energy of the newly minted quartet is on full display\, with very little added. The Backburner EP was released in April 2023 and reached Billboard’s Top 10 Bluegrass Albums Chart. Without stopping to catch their breath\, the band returned to the studio in 2024 and their second full-length record is slated for an early 2025 release. It will be fun to watch writers take another stab at describing it. \nhttps://youtu.be/EqGoecdZJyE?si=TiCJYEXkKL9k3qMr \nJoin us this as well for outlaw country singer/songwriter Tanner Burch & The Hill Hippies. \nhttps://youtu.be/MXET_mPS2Nc?si=XBJbVaD0bog6Wrsr \n 
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-5-5-tanner-burch-the-hill-hippies-the-faux-paws/
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 - 5/6 - Leslie Jordan
DESCRIPTION:After comprising one-half of the Grammy-Nominated All Sons & Daughters from 2010-2018\, Nashville-based artist\, Leslie Jordan has spent the last seven years writing for and investing in other artists. She has done this primarily through “The Fold\,” a non-profit she co-founded in 2017 as a creative community for artists in all genres and walks of life to find safety and belonging through creative writing workshops and retreats. It was that same year when Leslie fostered the desire to return to her Americana roots and began to conceptualize her next album\, adapting the lost writings & poetry of her mother’s estranged father who passed away in 1995. Leslie has always been a songwriter and a storyteller\, but after combing through decades of her grandfather’s words\, she now knows why it courses through her veins. Although Leslie is no stranger to the music\, this album marks her debut endeavor into the Folk/Americana world.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-5-6-leslie-jordan/
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 - 5/7 - Tim Fast / Charlie Lovewolf
DESCRIPTION:Tim Fast’s music captures the essence of everyday life\, delivering rich stories that leave a lasting impact. His journey as a musician has been fueled by a spirit of adventure\, giving him a catalog of original songs that have touched audiences from coast to coast. “For me\, folk music is more than just a genre; it’s a way to connect with people on a deeper level\,” says Tim. \n \nCharlie Lovewolf: Helping preserve our collective humanity through music\, positivity and love.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-5-7-tim-fast-charlie-lovewolf/
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 - 5/8 - Jefferson Thomas / The Roamers
DESCRIPTION:With enough rough edges to call it rock n roll and enough dusty twang to call it country\, The Roamers embrace every genre of American music they can put their ears on. Their music is a sonic journey through the highways and byways of American culture\, embracing the roaming spirit and adventurous freedom that defines the open road.Equally at home kicking up boots in a naugahyde booth at the local dive bar or tearing up the asphalt on a two-lane headed out of town\, The Roamers will kick start the good times and get you out of your seat. Plug in\, let’s go! \nBand leader Matt Rice has been a steady fan and performer of live music in the Los Angeles area for years. In a delirious moment of clarity\, he busted out of the doldrums of dead end desk jobs in 2022 and slammed the door behind him. With just enough bravery to dream of independence and creativity\, and just enough audacity to try it\, Matt formed the Roamers in 2023 and he hasn’t looked back. The Roamers are dead serious about good-time live music and their first album comes out in 2024. \n \nJefferson Thomas\, a complete scrapbook of American influence; heartfelt songs written in motel parking lots; observations of the American mindset and landscape; country-tinged bourbon and beer-soaked blues. He switches from guitar to piano for Hometown Hotel and All I Ever Wanted from the ‘Play Hurt’ album\, but it is the blues guitar work that works the best\, especially in the highly personalised covers of The Beatles’ Get Back and Hendrix’s Red House. All the self-penned songs (including the hit Jacksonville) sit comfortably amidst such distinguished company.” \nhttps://youtu.be/zzNRH-ca1sU?si=hA4JHCItiDP6ZwoM \n 
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-5-8-jefferson-thomas/
LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Big Plate - 5/9 - Southern Avenue
DESCRIPTION:Southern Avenue\, the electrifying\, roots-infused powerhouse from Memphis\, has been igniting stages since their explosive Stax Records debut in 2017. Known for their high-energy performances and soul-stirring sound\, the band earned a GRAMMY® nomination for “Best Contemporary Blues Album” and is currently up for “Band of the Year” at the 2024 Blues Music Awards. Led by powerhouse vocalist Tierinii Jackson\, with Ori Naftaly on guitar\, Tikyra Jackson on drums\, and Ava Jackson on vocals\, percussion\, and violin\, their sound channels the rich musical heritage of Memphis\, blending tradition with a fresh\, contemporary edge. \nAfter touring this fall along Willie Nelson\, Bob Dylan\, and John Mellencamp\, Southern Avenue continues to break barriers. Their new single\, “Rum Boogie” is out now\, and they’re gearing up for their fourth album\, set to release in Spring 2025 on Alligator Records\, further cementing their status as modern blues trailblazers.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-big-plate-5-9-southern-avenue/
LOCATION:Barley’s\,  200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,The Big Plate
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SUMMARY:Kidstuff Live - 5/10 - Sarah Pirkle
DESCRIPTION:Join your host Sarah Pirkle every 2nd Saturday at 10:00 AM for a toe-tapping\, family-friendly live music performance made just for kids—and their grownups who love them! From catchy tunes to musical surprises.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/kidstuff-live-5-10-sarah-pirkle-kids/
LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
CATEGORIES:WDVX Kidstuff Live
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special - 5/10 - UT Appalachian Strings
DESCRIPTION:About UT Appalachian Strings\nUT musicology faculty and local Knoxville musician\, Sean McCollough\, created the first-ever UT Appalachian string-band ensemble in the spring semester of 2022. By spring of 2023\, one student band had grown into two. The two current bands play mostly bluegrass – though one of them includes some modern Americana songs in their repertory. Sean’s hope is that there may be enough interest in the future to also have an old-time band\, an Americana band and perhaps even a country band. If you are a UT student and are interested in joining one of the bands\, email Sean at sean@utk.edu. \nhttps://youtu.be/2jDPJyIjtm0?si=gNqdAWGgXgiyLig-
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-5-10-ut-appalachian-strings/
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:20250513T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T130000
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special - 5/13 - Redd and the Paper Flowers
DESCRIPTION:Redd Daugherty began as a solo artist during the 2020 pandemic\, while teaching high school English at L&N STEM Academy in Knoxville\, TN. During this time\, she appeared on Season 19 of American Idol; released her first\, solo album Monsters & Mothers; quit teaching to pursue music full time; and began working alongside her mentor and close friend\, Adam Ivy.​ \nRedd met members Gavin Gregg\, Katie Adams\, and Colleen d’Alelio through friends and at open mics. The group quickly realized they had similar goals and began making and playing music together almost immediately. Founding members of the band Redd and Gavin\, recognize and owe initial success to former bassist Will Ross.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-5-13-redd-and-the-paper-flowers/
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 - 5/14 - Erik Buell / Laura Jane Vincent
DESCRIPTION:Erik Buell\, of motorcycle fame\, left the world of motorcycles a number of years ago to devote full time to music. \nFrom the hard rock swagger era of the “Anthem” album on Rat Pak Records\, his music has moved to a different place. \nThe “Dust Settles” album of 2024 showed a unique and personal blend of Americana\, rock and country. As a new independent artist in these genres\, “You’re Not Alone…” charting on Americana radio shortly after release was a validation of the appeal of this honesty to audiences. \nIn the coming album “Ride Free” this personal style is even stronger. All core tracks were recorded in one day\, so there is a vibrant live feel to the album. From the joy of being young to the pain of lost love to reflections on the hardships of Appalachian life\, the songs here are personal and heartfelt. \nIn Erik’s words: \n“Some years ago it became clear I had done everything I wanted in the motorcycle world\, and I found myself taking my second love of music to being number one\, mostly driven by songs I needed to write. \nBecause motorcycling was only part of a pretty crazy life…one lasting a lot longer than it probably should have\, given choices made! \nAnd like many folks\, life hasn’t been easy\, and these songs come from the range of joy and despair in all those years\, and from relating to what others have experienced.” \n \nFrom Glendon\, North Carolina Laura Jane Vincentwill also join us.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-5-14-erik-buell-laura-jane-vincent/
LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special
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SUMMARY:WDVX Summer Nights - 5/14 - Wyatt Ellis
DESCRIPTION:Support for WDVX comes from Yee Haw Brewing Company on North Broadway in Knoxville and ORNL Federal Credit Union supporting WDVX Summer Nights… Live Music at Yee Haw kicking off Wednesday night May 14th at seven with your host Alex Leach featuring Wyatt Ellis. \nWyatt Ellis has reached more milestones in just 15 years than most musicians achieve in a lifetime. The teen multi-instrumentalist from East Tennessee\, is rapidly emerging as one of bluegrass music’s brightest stars. With a fiery passion and a profound respect for the genre’s traditions\, he skillfully blends the influences of bluegrass pioneers with youthful energy. Known for his virtuosic mandolin playing\, soulful vocals\, and original songwriting\, Wyatt has built a dedicated fanbase excited to support him as he grows up before their eyes. His band performances\, marked by raw energy and tight harmonies\, breathe new life into traditional bluegrass\, seamlessly fusing the rich traditions of Appalachia with an energetic\, modern edge. \nLeading his band with undeniable presence\, Wyatt is supported by exceptional musicians at every live show. Wyatt is proud to tour with Alex Leach on guitar\, Gibson Davis on banjo\, Noah Goebel on fiddle\, and Sarah Griffin on bass. His band performances\, often centered around the old-school single microphone\, capture the true spirit of bluegrass while infusing creativity\, youthful intensity\, and virtuosity that sets them apart. With intricate harmonies\, world-class musicianship\, and dynamic stage presence\, this young band creates a unique sound that resonates with bluegrass fans old and new. \nWyatt’s talent has earned him notable recognition in\, including the title of Momentum Instrumentalist of the Year and an unprecedented nomination at age 15 for New Artist at the International Bluegrass Music Association Award Show in 2024. His virtuosity and understanding of the roots of traditional bluegrass has earned collaborations with bluegrass pioneers Peter Rowan\, Marty Stuart\, and Bobby Osborne. His rise to prominence has been featured in Rolling Stone and The Tennessean cementing his place in the spotlight. Wyatt’s innovative approach to traditional bluegrass has already begun to influence the next wave of acoustic musicians\, furthering his generational impact on the genre. \nIn 2024\, Wyatt made his solo debut at the Newport Folk Festival\, and his band became a fan favorite at major festivals such as Gray Fox\, MerleFest\, and Big Ears. 2024 saw Wyatt was a guest of Dailey & Vincent at age 13 and became a regular performer on the Grand Ole Opry after making his Official Opry Debut playing original music with his own band at just 14 years old. Wyatt’s debut album reached number one on Billboard’s bluegrass sales chart in its first month of release with multiple songs charting as bluegrass airplay number one hits. Ten of his twelve tracks charted in the Top 10\, with “Blue Smoke” holding steady there for most of the year—solidifying his status as one of the genre’s most promising emerging talents. \nIn January of 2025\, Wyatt released “Winds of Rowan County” alongside bluegrass legend Peter Rowan. A collaboration that honors Rowan’s legacy while passing the torch of the “old-school” to bluegrass music’s newest flame-keeper. Currently\, Wyatt is preparing to release an album with his touring band\, which will feature a mix of fan favorites and exciting new original material. This album marks a significant milestone in his career and promises to showcase even more of his unique sound and growing artistry. With relentless dedication to his craft\, Wyatt is making a lasting impression on the bluegrass world and beyond. As he continues to push boundaries\, Wyatt is poised to captivate music lovers around the world—you won’t want to miss the next chapter in this unstoppable young artist’s journey.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/wdvx-summer-nights-5-14-wyatt-ellis-band-special-guests/
LOCATION:Yee Haw Brewing Co\, 745 N Broadway\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37917\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,WDVX Summer Nights,WDVX Supported Events
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special - 5/15 - Gabe Lee
DESCRIPTION:Equal parts classic songwriter and modern-day storyteller\, Gabe Lee has built his own bridge between country\, folk and rock. Lee has been collecting stories for years\, both onstage and off. “I used to bartend\,” says the Nashville-based songwriter\, “which means I was also a cheap therapist for whomever happened to be sitting on the barstool. Whether they were there to celebrate or drink away their problems\, I heard about whatever they were going through. It was my job to have that face-to-face interaction — that connection. Being a full-time musician isn’t much different.” \nWith critically-acclaimed albums like 2019’s farmland\, 2020’s Honky-Tonk Hell\, and 2022’s The Hometown Kid\, Lee created that connection by delivering his own stories to an ever-growing audience. His fourth record\, Drink the River\, takes a different approach. This time\, Lee isn’t offering listeners a peek into his internal world; he’s holding up a mirror to reflect their own. \nStorytelling has been an anchor of Lee’s music since the very beginning. Raised by Taiwanese parents in Nashville\, TN\, he left home during his teenage years and headed to Indiana\, where he obtained college degrees in literature and journalism. Lee launched his career as a genre-bending musician after returning to Tennessee\, quickly progressing from dive bar gigs to high-profile opening slots (including shows with Jason Isbell\, Los Lobos\, and other artists who\, like him\, blurred the lines between roots-rock\, country\, and other forms of American folk music) to his own headlining shows. Throughout it all\, he drew upon the narrative skills he’d sharpened as a student. If albums like Honky-Tonk Hell and The Hometown Kid often unfolded like autobiographical entries from his road journal\, then Drink the River shows an even broader range of his storytelling abilities. Lee isn’t just writing songs about himself; he’s writing songs about all of us. And maybe\, in doing so\, he can bring us a little closer together.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-5-15-gabe-lee/
LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Big Plate - 5/16 - The Abbey Elmore Band
DESCRIPTION:The Abbey Elmore Band\, fronted by singer-songwriter Abbey Elmore\, delivers a blend of Indie Pop and soulful Rock. Ranging from laid-back grooves to high energy jams\, their repertoire consists of original music as well as progressive versions of pop songs and new takes on classics. The Band released their first full-length album\, “Dear Darling\,” in 2016\, with the follow up\, “I Know You’re Probably Sick of my Love Songs”\, released in 2018. The band has since been traveling the country playing clubs\, festivals\, bars and breweries.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-big-plate-5-16-the-abbey-elmore-band/
LOCATION:Barley’s\,  200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,The Big Plate
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SUMMARY:Kidstuff Live - 5/17 - Children's Festival of Reading
DESCRIPTION:Join WDVX at the World’s Fair Park on Saturday Morning May 17th at Ten for a live Kidstuff with your host Sarah Pirkle. The Knox County Public Library hosts the Children’s Festival of Reading. The whole day will be packed with storytelling\, live music and more.. Plus you will have an opportunity to meet many of the authors who are attending the festival. All the fun starts at Ten and goes til three. The Children’s Festival of Reading is a free event!! More info at knoxcountylibrary.org
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/kidstuff-live-5-17-childrens-festival-of-reading/
LOCATION:World’s Fair Park\, 1060 World’s Fair Park Drive\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37916\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,WDVX Kidstuff Live
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special - 5/17 - D Boone Pitman
DESCRIPTION:Pittman’s musical story begins in the early 1970s at the grand opening of the local town drug store. His late father\, from whom Pittman would later inherit his trademark Martin D-28 acoustic guitar\, basically forced him to sing a Johnny Cash song\, much to the delight of the crowd that had gathered there. Pittman\, though he immediately received enthusiastic accolades and even tips\, wasn’t havin’ it. “I hated it\,” he recalls\, “but I In my room\, I’m playing air guitar and pretending to be Elvis\, but to do it in public as a kid was really tough. It wasn’t that I struggled doing it\, it was just more the fact that I was being made to do something. That ended up driving me into a phase where I refused to sing out in public at all.” Even going to a Johnny Cash concert at the age of 5 with his mother wasn’t enough to lure Pittman back into the spotlight\, and transcribing the lyrics to hit songs off 45s for his father didn’t quite do the trick either—but it did lay the groundwork for the lyrical depth and flair that Pittman showed so effortlessly right off the bat with his 2019 debut Bluegrass American Dream. “My dad would pay me a dollar a song to sit down and figure the words out for him\,” Pittman chuckles. “I have to really question how good I was at it because I was so young\, but I guess he was able to use it. Who knows how many of the lines I’d get right at the end of the day\, but I think that’s when I got my first appreciation for lyrics.” “Back when I was 7 or 8\,” he continues\, “country rock was really big\, and ‘Lyin’ Eyes’ by The Eagles was a big hit. I remember that song specifically because there were so many verses in it. Even at that age\, I could appreciate the darkness behind the cheating and the lying and everything in that song.” \nhttps://youtu.be/v6-c5Vrm1UE?si=-1T2FULAWwJR3yC4
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-5-17-d-boone-pitman/
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:20250519T120000
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special - 5/19 - Soul-R Fusion
DESCRIPTION:Soul-R Fusion is Tim Koehler (acoustic guitar / vocals) and Alex Goodell (fretless bass). They started collaborating as a duo in 2015 and developed an original sound by blending diverse musical influences and unique approaches to their instruments and to songwriting. Perhaps best described as modern bluesy-folk with a touch of singer-songwriter storytelling\, Soul-R Fusion’s music highlights ethereal fretless basslines and rhythmic acoustic guitar\, that together complement intelligent\, heartfelt lyrics.​ \nBased in Wilmington N.C.\, the duo are focused on writing and performing their own original music. Soul-R Fusion’s music is optimistic and highlights the common experiences and connections people share. Their songs and live performances are uplifting\, positive experiences that will draw you in and make you feel good. \nSoul-R Fusion’s large repertoire of original music ranges from the humorous Slack Cat Blues to the elegant Simple. The duo has three studio album recordings\, all recorded in Wilmington\, NC: their eponymous debut Soul-R Fusion\, (2016) with drummer Roger Manning\, a double CD Like a Circle ‘Round the Sun\, (2019)\, and their newest release\, Everybody Knows\, (2023). And they have a whole new batch of songs that they are currently recording!​ \nThe duo performs regularly at their local listening room\, Live at Ted’s\, and at the Beale Street Barber Shop\, Wilmington NC’s Elvis themed barber shop / original music venue. They have been featured in local original music showcases and festivals\, including Voice and the Pen Songwriters Showcase\, the Hope Concert Series\, Alt-Zalea Fest\, and local NPR radio station WHQR’s Soup to Nuts Live! program. They also play regionally at festivals around North Carolina\, including Flush Fest in Hillsborough\, NC and Little Big City Festival in Greensboro\, NC\, and have been featured on Hillsborough radio station WHUP’s Pass the Hat live radio show. Soul-R Fusion also performs in original-music friendly venues beyond North Carolina\, and has recently played for audiences in Delaware\, South Carolina\, and Tennessee.​ They look forward to continuing to share their music and connect with audiences everywhere!
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-5-19-soul-r-fusion/
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 - 5/20 - Rees Shad
DESCRIPTION:Rees Shad has been crafting musical narratives across decades \nIn the rich tapestry of Americana music\, few artists have woven stories as intricate and compelling as Rees Shad. Since his 1994 debut “Anderson\, Ohio”\, Shad has been on a relentless quest to push the boundaries of musical storytelling\, earning him a reputation as not just a songwriter\, but a true architect of narratives in the world of contemporary folk and Americana. \nThe Evolution of a Storyteller \nWith a catalog spanning an impressive 16 solo albums over three decades\, Shad’s journey is a testament to his unwavering commitment to artistic growth. Each release serves as a chapter in his ongoing exploration of sound\, story\, and the human experience. From the early days when critics dubbed him a “wordsmith to watch\,” to his current status as a celebratedAmericana artist\, Shad’s evolution has been nothing short of remarkable. \nThe Art of Musical World-Building \nWhat sets Shad apart is his unique approach to composition. “I often work by assigning myself compositional parameters\,” he explains. This method has led to a diverse body of work\, each album a distinct world unto itself. Whether it’s crafting story songs in the style of particular writers\, responding to specific production styles\, or creating overarching narrative arcs\, Shad’s process is more akin to that of a novelist or filmmaker than a traditional songwriter. \nThe Galahad Blues: A Masterpiece of Reimagination \nShad’s latest offering\, *The Galahad Blues*\, exemplifies his innovative spirit. This ambitious project reimagines the Knights of the Round Table as 1940s Chicago gangsters\, with King Arthur’s Camelot transformed into a smoky nightclub. “The project has involved me wordsmithing on a whole different level\,” Shad notes\, highlighting his deep dive into the hipster language of the 1930s and ’40s. \nThe album showcases Shad’s ability to blend influences seamlessly\, drawing inspiration from American Songbook writers like Cole Porter and the Gershwins while maintaining his distinct voice. The result is a cinematic experience that transports listeners to a world where honor among thieves is explored through riveting melodies and dramatic arrangements. \nCollaborative Spirit and Musical Mastery \nWhile Shad’s vision drives his projects\, he’s no lone wolf. *The Galahad Blues* features his band\, The Conversations (Jeff Link on bass\, Rob ‘Bobby K’ Kovacs on drums\, Carlos Valdez on percussion)\, alongside an impressive roster of guest musicians\, including Larry Campbell (Bob Dylan\, Paul Simon) and Ira Coleman (Herbie Hancock\, Sting). This collaborative approach adds depth and texture to Shad’s already rich sonic landscapes.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-5-20-rees-shad/
LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special
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SUMMARY:You Gotta’ Find Your People - 5/20 - FREE
DESCRIPTION:Attention all local musicians and others…WDVX\, along with The Knoxville Entrepreneur Center and Visit Knoxville present an evening focusing on the business of music and culture building.\n“You Gotta’ Find Your People” will feature a Q & A session featuring local music industry leaders\, a KEC Big Ideas Welcome Watch Party for a podcast featuring Drew Holcomb\, and a live\nperformance by Kelsi Walker. \n“You Gotta’ Find Your People” is free and open to the public Tuesday night\, May 20th from 6 to 9 p.m. inside Visit Knoxville downtown on the WDVX Blue Plate stage. After the screening\, stick around for a dynamic Music Business Panel moderated by Garrett Thompson of Knoxville Music Coalition\, featuring Kelsi Walker\, KEC’s communications director\, WDVX Director of Marketing and Community Relations Benny Smith\, and Anne Templeton\, Director of Maker Initiatives for KEC. Register for WDVX giveaways and more. \nClaim your free ticket at ticket tailor dot com forward slash events forward slash the maker city. CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS and more info on May 20th’s “You Gotta Find Your People” Local Music Industry panel\, podcast\, and live music performance inside the Visit Knoxville Center. \n 
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/you-gotta-find-your-people-5-20-free-event/
LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,WDVX Supported Events
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special - 5/21 - Ash Taylor / Frank Viele
DESCRIPTION:They say she’s a “Bad Ash.” Ash Taylor is a country music recording artist and award-winning songwriter whose high-energy performances and authentic storytelling have earned her a reputation as one of the most exciting voices in country music today. Born and raised in Bakersfield\, California—the home of the legendary Bakersfield Sound—Ash grew up inspired by icons like Buck Owens\, Loretta Lynn\, Brandy Clark\, and Gretchen Wilson. Driven by a passion for music\, she sold everything she owned to move to Nashville\, Tennessee\, where she began building her career from the ground up. From sleeping in her car to playing honky-tonks on Lower Broadway to nationwide touring\, Ash’s determination and talent have taken her from humble beginnings to stages across the country. \nKnown for her relatable lyrics and electrifying performances\, Ash has toured extensively and continues to perform as part of her Stuck on Indiana tour\, captivating fans with her signature California country sound. She’s played at renowned venues such as The Bluebird Cafe and shared the stage with artists like Colt Ford\, Elvie Shane\, and Aly Walker. Her debut EP\, Bakersfield\, climbed to #60 on the iTunes Top 100 Country Albums chart and earned her recognition from the Bakersfield Country Music Awards. Ash has also penned songs for artists like Big Smo\, Ryan Larkins\, Noah Smith\, and guitar legend Johnny Hiland\, showcasing her versatility as a songwriter. \nIn addition to her growing list of achievements\, Ash is a dedicated mentor\, teaching songwriting masterclasses at colleges and universities and continued-learning campuses nationwide\, including Sweetwater Headquarters in Fort Wayne\, Indiana. Her passion for connecting with people is reflected not only in her music but also in her ability to bring real stories and emotions to life on stage as well as in the hands of the other musicians and writers she guides and teaches. Ash lives in Nashville with her husband\, Chris—her lead guitar player and band leader—and their golden retriever\, Melody (Mel). Whether she’s performing at a sold-out venue or writing her next hit\, Ash Taylor continues to inspire fans with her grit\, heart\, and undeniable talent. \n \nFrank Viele’s brand of New England blues rock tugs at the heartstrings\, pulling the listener on a surprise journey that transcends genre. \nYet even as he’s racked up accolades over the past 7 years — including New England Music Awards for Album of the Year\, Male Performer of the Year\, Songwriter of The Year (X2)\, and Live Act of The Year for gutsy\, gritty tracks like “Broken Love Song” and “‘Til The Bourbon’s All Gone” — he’s rarely paused to savor the moment before moving on to yet another tour\, album\, or collaboration. \nIt wasn’t until the pandemic hit in early 2020 and he was forced to hunker down that Viele realized that time itself was the world’s most precarious\, yet precious\, resource. \nAt that time\, Viele embarked on a writing-and-recording journey with Jimmy Nutt (Jason Isbell\, American Aquarium\, The Dead South) and James LeBlanc (Travis Tritt\, Will Hoge\, Tim McGraw\, Faith Hill\, Dylan LeBlanc\, Kid Rock\, Rascal Flatts) of Muscle Shoals\, Alabama. Within this co-writing collaborative partnership\, Viele approached each new song slowly\, intentionally\, and with an open mind\, challenging himself to transcend the limits of genre and industry expectations. \nIn 2021\, a handful songs that he had started recording in Connecticut\, and finished at Nutthouse Recording Studios in Muscle Shoals\, were brought to life in the 2021 EP “Time Is A Thief.” This EP won him the coveted New England Music Award for “Songwriter of The Year” for the second time and acted as a prequel to Viele’s upcoming full-length 2023 album. \nIn January 2023\, the first track off Viele’s forthcoming\, 13-song album completed in Nutthouse Recording Studios\, “Hearts We Left Behind”\, came out in January of 2023 and was featured on Boston’s Country 102.5 as their “Song Of The Week”. “Hearts” continues to receive critical acclaim citing Viele’s strength as a storyteller and his signature vocal delivery. \n“Frank Viele continues to astound with his new single entitled “Hearts We Left Behind” and has once again crafted a classic. Viele is a consummate wordsmith. His songs contain magic dust capable of spinning webs of musical ecstasy.” (MyAmpMusic.co) \nThe “magic dust” they are referring to has been gathered from experiences on the road and in venues across the country. Viele built his sound and narrated his journey while constantly touring the United States\, playing hundreds of shows each year and sharing the stage with artists such as John Waite\, Jeffrey Gaines\, Lee DeWyze\, Zach Myers of Shinedown\, Bob Marley’s Wailers\, Howie Day\, Xavier Rudd\, Ingrid Michaelson\, Tony Lucca\, Pat McGee\, and Blues Traveler\, among others\, since the release of his first solo album in 2015. \nBut Frank Viele’s musical journey starts long before that… Fondly listening to his grandmother play piano as a child and later reinvigorated as a teenager inspired by his older brother’s taste in music and an acoustic guitar he left behind when he moved to the West Coast\, Viele developed a deep appreciation for a wide range of genres including rock\, blues\, folk\, and country. \nHe began writing his own music as a teenager and quickly developed a knack for crafting deeply personal and emotive songs that spoke to the human experience. \nAfter honing his craft fronting New York City based Jam/Funk/Rock Outfit “Frank Viele & The Manhattan Project”\, Viele released his debut solo album “Fall Your Way” in 2015\, which was met with critical acclaim including 2 New England Music Awards for Album of The Year and Male Performer of The Year. (On top of the Live Act of The Year Award he had received in 2014). \nStacking up additional accolades on the road in 2016\, Frank Viele won the Deli Magazine award for “New England’s Best Emerging Folk/Soul Act”. He then released his second solo album\, “What’s His Name?” which made it’s way onto the AMA Charts and Relix National Jam Radio Charts carried by the single\, “Pomegranate”. \nThe Album\, “What’s His Name?” won Frank Viele the New England Music Award for “Songwriter of The Year” which paved this Connecticut musician’s path to Muscle Shoals\, Alabama where he began the next chapter of his writing and recording journey. \nViele’s music is characterized not only by his powerful vocals\, soulful guitar playing\, and poignant lyrics\, but also its deep honesty. This is an artist who is not afraid of wearing his heart on his sleeve\, and dig deep into the joys and struggles of life. He has been praised for his ability to blend elements of folk\, blues\, and rock into a unique sound that is both timeless and contemporary. Over the years\, Viele has built a dedicated fanbase thanks to his dynamic live performances and his ability to connect with his audience on a deeply personal level. \nWith several albums under his belt and a growing reputation as one of the most exciting voices in Americana music\, Frank Viele continues to push the boundaries of what it means to be a modern singer-songwriter. Whether he’s performing on stage or in the studio\, he approaches his music with a passion and intensity that is infectious\, making more and more folks take notice…one stage at a time.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-5-21-ash-taylor-frank-viele/
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 - 5/22 - Matt Morelock
DESCRIPTION:East Tennessee’s Own Matt Morelock joins us this day for The WDVX Blue Plate Special with music & merriment.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-5-22-matt-morelock/
LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Big Plate - 5/23 - Bristol Lightning
DESCRIPTION:Bristol Lightning is a Newgrass grass band from the Bristol!
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-big-plate-5-23-bristol-lightning/
LOCATION:Barley’s\,  200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,The Big Plate
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