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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special - 5/24 - John M / Rino Calandra
DESCRIPTION:Music Connection Magazine named JOHN M as one of the “Top 100 Unsigned Live Acts\,” twice! (In 2018. and again in 2023.) \nJohn M is endorsed by G-7 Capos\, FISHMAN Trnsducers Inc\, and CAD Microphones. \nExperienced and confident. His songs are well crafted\, and take you back to a time when it was about the music. Mixing well placed licks between delicious melodies\, his vocals are straight-forward and his stories compelling. Pierce Brochetti— Music Connection Magazine\, August\, 20 \nPERFORMANCE CREDITS include the Bluebird Café\, (Nashville)\,True Music Room at Cambria Hotel\, (Nashville\,) Blue Plate Special\, (WDVX Knoxville\,) Eddie’s Attic (Atlanta)\, \, Coffee Gallery and Russ & Julie’s House concerts\, (Los Angeles)\, plus numerous other venues and live radio & TV appearances in nearly all 50 states. \nEqually comfortable fronting a band or performing solo with just his 12 string & 6 string guitars and his voice\, he has a captivating and riveting stage presence. \n \nMy name is Rino Calandra and I am originally from Genoa (Italy). Passion for Music and guitars made me move to USA\, and since 2014 I live in Nashville (Tennessee). I am a fingerstyle guitar player and singer songwriter. I played in many shows\, and festival in Europe\, Canada\, and here in the United States. In addition to be a musician\, I started (back in 2012) the activity of “guitar hunter”. Looking for guitars that were requested of me. Vintage \, limited edition\, left hand\, and more. Starting this with acquaintances and friends: to then build a real clientele (expecially in Italy). This made me also passionate about the art of building a guitar\, the diversity of woods\, and the whole process to achieve this. My future plan is to open a left-handed (and right-handed) guitar shop here in Nashville. I also worked for Gibson guitar for a short time\, but it didn’t work out. Playing the guitar completely changed my life. It gave me the chance to be myself\, communicate (when I didn’t yet speak English)\, meet people\, and have something to bring all my emotions to. I’m currently working on my new instrumental guitar record\, continuing my activity as a guitar hunter\, purchasing guitars for my future shop\, and living my life in Nashville.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-5-24-john-m-rino-calandra/
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:20250527T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250527T130000
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special - 5/27 - Zack Miles / Lazarus Lake
DESCRIPTION:Zack Miles is a Singer/songwriter with folk\, americana\, and bluegrass influence. Coffee-core. \n \nLazarus Lake\, the alt-country outfit of singer/songwriter Michael Jones\, arrives with its debut record Family Tree\, out May 30th\, 2025 on Kindness Records. \nBlending homespun southern rock with the no-frills directness of Americana tradition\, Family Tree explores the ties that bind and the ways that they’re strained—with an eye to redeem the moments when life falls apart and to keep alive the memory of loved ones lost. \nFamily Tree is a record built on the back of long nights and longer weeks in the years that Jones spent gigging solo and in country bands in and around Knoxville\, TN through the first half of the decade. The debut record focuses on offering stories of loss and growth that are guided by a gentle hand. \nCovering adoration\, regret\, grief\, and everything in between\, these songs frame the simple\, elegant core of the album: even as it ends—and regardless of how you feel about it at any given time—your family is forever.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-5-27-zack-miles-lazarus-lake/
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:20250528T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T130000
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special - 5/28 - James Margolis
DESCRIPTION:Musician\, Songwriter\, Producer James Margolis joins us this day. \nhttps://youtu.be/3QnWmmSxLvc?si=7IQ4LmlEDt7Ez1Lb
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-5-28-james-margolis/
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:20250529T120000
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special - 5/29 - Jack Barksdale
DESCRIPTION:American Songwriter wrote “Jack Barksdale has insights and awareness far beyond people twice his age\, and he’s able to put them into songs that touch listeners.” NPR.org said “Jack Barksdale is special.” and Twangville added\, “It’s hard to escape the impressive maturity of his musicianship and songwriting.” \nJack Barksdale is a 17 year old folk/Americana singer/songwriter from Texas. Inspired by folk\, rock\, and blues legends\, Jack started performing original music at the age of nine and has already shared the stage with Wynonna Judd\, Ray Wylie Hubbard\, Junior Brown\, John Fullbright\, and Hayes Carll. \nRecently Jack signed a record deal with Truly Handmade Records\, formed by the estate of Guy Clark. Jack will release a full length album under Truly Handmade Records in June of 2025 featuring many notable guest artists. In September 2024 Jack released his 2nd EP “Out of Order and in October 2023 Jack launched a 7 song instrumental EP entitled Phantom Trails.” \nHis previous single “Gone” has garnered well over 2.8 million streams on Spotify and was featured on Apple Music’s ‘Southern Craft’ playlist. \nIn 2020 Jack launched a podcast focused on songwriters and songwriting called Jack Barksdale’s Roots Revival Podcast. \nJack tours nationally and wows audiences with lyrics wise beyond his years. Jack plays guitar\, slide guitar\, harmonica\, mandolin\, piano\, and ukulele\, but identifies first and foremost as a songwriter. \nHis musical influences include Lead Belly\, Howlin’ Wolf\, Townes Van Zandt\, Guy Clark\, Tom Waits\, Leonard Cohen\, Johnny Cash\, The Carter Family\, and Willie Nelson.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-5-29-jack-barksdale/
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 - 5/30 - The Scott Southworth Band
DESCRIPTION:Originally hailing from the great Pacific Northwest\, Flaming Tortuga Records Artist Scott is a multi-award winning Nashville based performing singer/songwriter\, a 4 time Top 30 charting recording artist in Europe and the creator/co-host of Radio/TV’s “The Music Row Show” and “Guerrilla Country”. \nAs a writer\, Scott Southworth has had over 90 Independent Cuts and was named Country Music People Magazine’s “Indie Songwriter of the Year for 2018”. \nSingles from his most recent four CD’s; “The Last Honky Tonk In Town”\, “Hey Hillbilly Singer”\, “These Old Bones” and “Comin’ Round To Honky Tonk Again” have seen chart success across Europe and radio play across the USA as well. He is a 5 time AWA nominee for Male Vocalist of the Year and Pure Country Album of the Year. March of 2019 Scott’s album “Hey Hillbilly Singer!” was awarded the “Pure Country Album of the Year” by the Academ… \nhttps://youtu.be/TaT5OcPgWf4?si=2jgMxhZTmKJlVrDO
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-big-plate-5-30-the-scott-southworth-band/
LOCATION:Barley’s\,  200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,The Big Plate
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T120000
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special - 5/31 - Joe Kaplow / Sean Carson
DESCRIPTION:Joe Kaplow:\nBefore I started my career I had a choice: to take over my parent’s thoroughbred farm in New Jersey or pursue music full time in California and relinquish the farm to sale. I still wonder what life would have looked like had I stayed\, but who can resist the gold rush? Besides\, I plan to get back there one day on another farm with some other red barn. \nMy music comes from life’s moments — smelling 4 acres of freshly cut grass\, watching the steam from a horse’s breath in the early morning\, finally holding the neck of my guitar after holding bridles and worn wooden handles all day. 4000 acres of freshly burnt wildfire\, watching the steam from the Pacific Ocean’s breath in the early morning\, finally holding the neck of my guitar after clutching the worn steering wheel of the tour van all day. \nNow my reality is in Bonny Doon\, CA\, where mountains meet the sea. I am in my recording studio\, aptly named Hippie Cowboy\, every day. Slow and steady; keep it fun\, stay engaged. All for the moment when the song finally sounds right. My dad passed away a couple years ago — his bullwhip is on the wall\, his Harley is in the driveway. He visits me in dreams\, and oh\, the moment I wake up! Sometimes I write for him. Sometimes for my mom\, who I hope will move out to California soon. Maybe she could volunteer at an equestrian center… \nA person is made from their moments\, like their music is made. I know this is a bio but I shouldn’t have to say much. Listen to the record. If I’ve done my job well\, you will know me by the end. \n \nIf you love country music\, then you’re in the right place! join us for Sean Carson! \n \n 
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-5-31-joe-kaplow-sean-carson/
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:20250601T120000
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special - 7/1 - Crawdaddy Jones
DESCRIPTION:Crawdaddy Jones is an original blues rockin’ duo from Knoxville Tennessee.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-7-1-crawdaddy-jones/
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:20250602T120000
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special - 6/2 - Radio On
DESCRIPTION:Radio On is a classic rock (and more) cover band from Jefferson County\, TN. \n  \n 
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-6-2-radio-on/
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 - 6/3 - Corey James Clifton
DESCRIPTION:East Tennessee-raised\, West Coast-seasoned. After eight years honing his live performance chops on the west coast\, Corey James Clifton is back home\, making waves as one of the South’s top rising artists. \nThis is a seasoned\, high-impact act made for festivals\, private events\, and rowdy college parties alike. \nThe sound? A fusion of soul\, roots-rock\, and psychedelia packed with addictive riffs\, powerhouse lyrics\, and killer vocals. Live shows? High-energy\, unforgettable\, and straight-up badass. \nCareer highlights include being flown to LA to record with top-tier producers behind artists like OneRepublic\, Tame Impala\, and Arctic Monkeys. He’s a multi-time Battle of the Bands winner and a former co-writer and recording artist with Baxter House Music\, a sync licensing company tied to over 20 billion global streams. \nNotable events include performances at the Tennessee Theatre\, Saucers Over Appalachia Festival (Bristol\, TN)\, University of Tennessee fraternity and social events\, Microsoft corporate events\, Backwoods Music Festival (Road to Backwoods Winner)\, headliner and booking agent for a San Francisco New Year’s Eve event\, and the Tennessee Songwriter competition.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-6-3-corey-james-clifton/
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 - 6/4 - Nick Horner
DESCRIPTION:Raised in the mountains of central Pennsylvania\, Knoxville-based Nicholas Horner headed south after seven years of living in NYC as a working/touring songwriter\, producer and community creator. He got his start as a fellow for Make Music New York from which he launched Porch Stomp\, NYC’s biggest free-folk festival for 8 years running as well as Flatfoot Flatbush\, Brooklyn’s annual old-time parade. His various projects have landed him features in the New York Times\, on NPR and even the opportunity to write and perform the theme song for an international United Nations conference in Ecuador for delegates from around the world.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-6-4-nick-horner/
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 - 6/5 - Ciara Fragale / Noah Smith
DESCRIPTION:Noah Smith is a touring songwriter from Cincinnati\, OH\, whose sound resonates with both country and rock n roll fans alike. Mixed with whiskey blues\, soulful roots\, and a road dog spirit\, his high energy full band live performances have landed him on national stages opening for artists such as Ashley Mcbryde\, Chris Janson\, Joe Diffie\, The Steve Miller Band\, and more. Noah splits his time between his home studio\, Nashville\, Tennessee\, and the road. He has gained a following in the US and Europe as a featured artist on the Nashville Nights International Songwriter Festival in Odense\, Denmark\, where he will return for a third appearance in 2025. Noah is a staple in the Cincinnati songwriter community\, and has fostered relationships with over 300 songwriters and artists on his monthly songwriter showcase “Noah Smith’s Crooner Circus\,” for over 5 years. Noah has a growing fan base and is releasing new music to pair with his past releases featured in American Songwriter\, Country Rebel\, Raised Rowdy and more. \n \nCiarra Fragale is an indie pop singer/songwriter\, producer\, and actor from NY’s Hudson Valley. By blending the nostalgic traditions of songwriting with unique new-wave sensibilities\, she creates a refreshing sound all her own. In addition to making her own music\, Ciarra has also composed many works for theater and film. \nIn 2017\, Ciarra released her first full-length “Seasons\,” written and recorded entirely in her home. It was during this recording process that she started to experiment with different sounds and textures\, igniting her love for production. After two more years of touring and recording\, Ciarra followed up “Seasons” with her second full-length “Call It What You Will” in 2019. Shedding the nu-folk sound for more of an Indie/alt pop direction\, “Call It What You Will” was an ambitious project that artfully portrayed Ciarra’s growth as an artist. Produced by Fragale\, the album was recorded at Nashphone Recording\, a studio owned and operated by engineer Jesse Bolduc (of the band Candy Ambulance )
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-6-5-ciara-fragale-noah-smith/
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 - 6/6 - True Blue
DESCRIPTION:True Blue Band is from the region where bluegrass was born. Our cover repertoire and original compositions span bluegrass\, country\, pop\, folk\, swing\, Americana\, and Celtic. We respect our musical roots\, explore the branches\, and sometimes even go out on a limb. \nAvailable for concerts\, festivals\, and special events anywhere on the planet. \nhttps://youtu.be/D6kP0kpX2I0?si=6zS-D2CZNZZHL2Up
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-big-plate-6-6-true-blue/
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 - 6/6 - Kelsi Walker
DESCRIPTION:Hey people. My name is Kelsi Walker. I am a singer/songwriter from Knoxville\, Tennessee. Fun info about my music lives here on this Facebook page.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/first-friday-live-6-6-kelsi-walker/
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 - 6/7 - Brandon Maddox / Conner Brooke
DESCRIPTION:From sharing the stage with superstar\, Brett Eldredge\, as well as acclaimed performances in casinos\, clubs\, and festivals to having original songs featured in movies and appearing on TV and radio shows\, Brandon Maddox\, has quickly established himself as one of Country Music’s rising stars. He was named\, “Monster Truck Artist of the Year” and was both a Josie Award recipient in 2017 for his hit single “Dixie Chaser” as well as the winner of “Song of the Year” in 2019 for his song “Drive Me to Drink.” \nBrandon’s dad schooled him in classic rock\, so it was only natural that when the youngster picked up the guitar and taught himself to play\, he used a Beatle’s songbook. While teaching himself\, he noticed a common thread among the songs—the songs were written by actual members of The Beatles. Brandon wrote his first song at the tender age of 11 and now has an original catalog of over a thousand songs\, a few of which have won awards. After college Brandon moved to Nashville from his hometown near Chattanooga\, TN to pursue his songwriting passion. \nhttps://youtu.be/fM4SnucrOxQ?si=v7Ai4nhFPSjKQOQy \nConner Brooke will also join us this day! \nhttps://youtu.be/SBZjHjiYO5g?si=aO9vRXiFavOKuO1W
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-6-7-brandon-maddox-connor-brooke/
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 - 6/9 – Nief-Norf featuring: Joshua Muetzel \, Joo Won Park & Kevin Zetina / Black Atticus
DESCRIPTION:Hey Y’all! There is a TV show joining us this day for The Blue Plate Special called Lost In. They will be filming for a future episode. Come join the fun! \nNief-Norf’s community is built on a rich history of innovative performances and deep artistic collaborations. With expertise honed over more than nineteen years of genre-defying projects\, we are proud to serve creatives at every stage\, from emerging artists to seasoned professionals. Our flagship event\, the Nief-Norf Summer Festival\, and our vibrant Knoxville community events are cornerstones of our commitment to both the local community and the exploration of 21st-century musicianship and artistry. Join us as we continue to shape the future of contemporary music through performance\, collaboration\, and community engagement. \nKevin Zetina is a passionate performer\, composer\, and arranger of all things contemporary whether it be performing seminal works of the last century\, premiering or writing brand new works\, or arranging popular music for classical settings. He has performed with members of Eighth Blackbird\, Ensemble Signal\, the JACK Quartet\, and the Bang on a Can All-Stars. \nCurrently\, Kevin is the Lecturer in Percussion at the Natalie L. Haslam College of Music at the University of Tennessee\, Knoxville. Kevin holds a BM from the Eastman School of Music with the Howard Hanson Scholarship where he studied with Michael Burritt\, and he earned his MM and MMA degrees from Yale University as a Havemeyer Scholarship recipient under Robert van Sice. Kevin’s music is published through Liquidrum\, and he is a proud Pearl/Adams concert performing artist. \n \nJoo Won Park (joowonpark.net) makes music with electronics\, toys\, and other sources that he can record or synthesize. He is the recipient of Knight Arts Challenge Detroit (2019) and the Kresge Arts Fellowship (2020). His music and writings are available on ICMC DVD\, Spectrum Press\, MIT Press\, PARMA\, Visceral Media\, MCSD\, SEAMUS\, and No Remixes labels. He currently teaches Music Technology at Wayne State University. \n \nJoshua Muetzel is a composer whose work is drawn to the commonalities in human experience\, the fundamental and mystical qualities of nature\, and the ways in which human beings and the natural world interact. He is interested in numbers and patterns in nature\, climate change\, interpersonal relationships\, and personal introspection. He touches on these concepts through a narrative compositional style that reaches beyond categorizations of style or genre. His output runs the gamut from works for concert band and string orchestra to percussion ensembles and eclectic chamber groupings\, including music for hardcover books and open instrumentation quartets. His music has been read\, recorded\, and performed by artists including arx duo\, Calefax Reed Quintet\, NOW Ensemble\, Sandbox Percussion\, numerous university ensembles\, and many classical soloists. His music has been recognized by The American Prize\, The U.S. Naval Academy Band\, the Black House Collective\, and others. \n \nBlack Atticus is the City of Knoxville’s Poet Laureate ordinary dude. extraordinary talent.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-6-9-nief-norf-featuring-joshua-muetzel-joo-won-park-kevin-zetina-black-atticus/
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 - Stoneface Mountain
DESCRIPTION:Stoneface Mountain consists of: \nAudrey Mendenhall – Mandolin & Fiddle\nAudrey Mendenhall has been playing mandolin since 2014 and currently studies under Nick Dumas. She is influenced by greats such as Bill Monroe\, Ricky Skaggs\, and Sam Bush. Audrey competed in the Northeast Fiddlers Convention in Pittsfield Massachusetts and took first place in the mandolin division. As well as mandolin\, she has played fiddle since 2012 and has honed her fiddling skills placing multiple times at the Lowell Banjo and Fiddle Competition. Audrey has also released an EP in 2021 with her sister Megan\, self-titled\, The Mendenhall Sisters. \nMegan Mendenhall – Banjo\nMegan Mendenhall was destined to become a bluegrass banjo player from birth. Sharing the same birthday as Earl Scruggs\, she has been picking three-finger style banjo since age 9. At age eleven\, she won first place for the Adult Bluegrass Banjo category at the Lowell Banjo and Fiddle Competition\, a feat she has accomplished four times. Megan is a multi-instrumentalist singer/songwriter\, playing banjo\, dobro\, guitar\, and piano. Her picking style has exploded since she began studying under banjo players\, Ned Luberecki and Wes Corbett. Megan has quickly developed a name for herself in the Boston area after she and her sister co-founded the bands\, The Mendenhall Sisters and Stoneface Mountain. In fall of 2021 and 2024\, Megan was a finalist at Freshgrass in North Adams. She released her first 5-song EP titled\, “The Mendenhall Sisters”\, which was featured on WERU in Maine. Megan’s momentum has begun to blossom rapidly and she will definitely be someone to keep an ear out for as she pursues her bluegrass career. \nEllie Strano – Lead Vocals\nEllie Strano is a passionate singer. She has been a member of the Boston Symphony Children’s Choir\, and serves as Cantor at her church. She has experience in many musical genres\, including classical\, bluegrass\, and musical theater. She also plays piano and the accordion. Ellie’s other hobbies include acting in Shakespearean plays\, creative writing\, and poetry. \nMary Strano – Guitar\nMary Strano has been playing rhythm guitar and ukulele since the age of 9. She has been a member of Stoneface Mountain since its inception. Outside of bluegrass\, Mary plays music for her church. She enjoys listening to many music genres and is inspired by classical and folk music. Along with her interests in music\, Mary expresses her creativity through painting and acting. \n \n 
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-6-10-stoneface-mountain/
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 - 6/11 - Izzy Burns / Hipocrats
DESCRIPTION:Izzy Burns (Oct 9\, 2002) is an American folk pop singer from Moscow\, Idaho\, who sings because she once couldn’t. Despite facing significant medical challenges early in life\, including an emergency tracheostomy surgery that initially left her without a voice as a child for the first two years of her life\, Izzy has defied the odds to become a talented musician and singer. After nearly 20 surgeries and years of therapy she was able to not just speak\, but sing and Izzy began to immerse herself in singing\, playing guitar\, and writing songs. \nHer debut project\, You Can’t Stop Me Now\, released in 2019\, and her follow-up project\, A Heartbeat of Your Time\, showcase her remarkable journey and musical versatility. Her career took a pivotal turn when she sat on a plane next to Mellad Abeid\, a guitar professor at Gonzaga University\, who helped refine her songwriting and production skills. \nIzzy’s story of overcoming early life adversity to become a celebrated artist is a testament to her strength and dedication. Her music\, available on major streaming platforms\, and reflects her deep passion and resilience. \n \nBased in Seattle\, WA\, The Hipocrats are your go-to Americana dreamers\, seamlessly blending hair-raising harmonies\, spunky lyrical imagery\, and melodies that just stick with you. Their music offers a refreshing twist on classic Americana\, appealing to fans across various genres\, making them a must-see whenever they roll through your town. \nInspired by real-life experiences with a touch of imaginative flair\, Tyler McGinnis and Sarah Brunner embarked on an ambitious and dynamic songwriting journey in the fall of 2021. Their onstage chemistry and whimsical personalities shine bright\, captivating audiences with every performance. With over 3 years as a duo\, The Hipocrats have emerged as a formidable presence in the Pacific Northwest and across the country.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-6-11-izzy-burns-hipocrats/
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 - 6/11 - Jim Lauderdale & the Game Changers / Tidalwave Road
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. Jim Lauderdale and the Game Changers and Tidalwave Road will perform on June 11th. \nAt any given time\, you’re likely to find Jim Lauderdale making music\, whether he’s laying down a new track in the studio or working through a spontaneous melody at his home in Nashville. And if he’s not actively crafting new music\, he’s certainly thinking about it. “It’s a constant challenge to try to keep making better and better records\, write better and better songs. I still always feel like I’m a developing artist\,” he says. This may be a surprising sentiment from a man who’s won two Grammys\, released 34 full-length albums\, and taken home the Americana Music Association’s coveted Wagonmaster Award. But forthcoming album Game Changer is convincing evidence that the North Carolina native is only continuing to hone his craft. \nOperating under his own label\, Sky Crunch Records\, for the first time since 2016\, Lauderdale recorded Game Changer at the renowned Blackbird Studios in Nashville\, co-producing the release with Jay Weaver and pulling from songs he’d written over the last several years. “There’s a mixture on this record of uplifting songs and\, at the same time\, songs of heartbreak and despair—because that’s part of life as well\,” he says. “In the country song world especially\, that’s always been part of it. That’s real life.” \nLauderdale would know: He’s been a vital part of the country music ecosystem since 1991\, when he released his debut album and began penning songs for an impressively long roster of country music greats. “When I was a teenager wanting to be a bluegrass banjo player\, I never would have imagined that I would get to work with people like Ralph Stanley\, Robert Hunter\, Loretta Lynn\, George Jones\, Emmylou Harris\, Elvis Costello\, Lucinda Williams and John Oates \,” he muses. “Getting to work with them inspires me greatly to this day\, and I know it always will.” \,” he muses. “Getting to work with them inspires me greatly to this day\, and I know it always will.” \nFrom rollicking guitar riffs on “That Kind of Life (That Kind of Day)” to the slow\, sweet harmonies of “I’ll Keep My Heart Open For You\,” Game Changer shows off Lauderdale’s ingenuity as a singer\, songwriter\, and producer—while reestablishing him as one of Americana’s most steadfast champions. “Country music is constantly evolving\, but I’ll always have a soft spot in my heart for steel guitar and a Telecaster\,” he says. “I have done my job on this record if people who love classic country feel like they can put it on\, or have it in their collection\, and it would fit right in.” \nRespecting the past doesn’t mean he’s not breaking new ground. “We’re All We’ve Got\,” a co-write with Mary Gauthier and Jaimee Harris\, offers a timely message about healing torn relationships at home and across the world. And “Friends Again\,” a grinning number about rekindling a friendship\, is fresh and forward-looking. At every turn\, Lauderdale’s collaborative spirit and genuine love for the creative process reveal themselves in thoughtful\, well-crafted songs sure to stand the test of time. “When everything works right\, it’s just magical to be able to hear them back\,” he says. “You feel\, at least for those three-and-a-half minutes\, like life makes sense.” \n \nTidalwave Road is made up of: \nBEN PARKER\nBanjo\, Vocals\nBenjamin Russell Parker grew up in Williamsburg and McKee\, Kentucky and still makes his home in Williamsburg today. \nBen started playing music at age 19\, being heavily influenced by Earl Scruggs\, Ralph Stanley and Dave Evans. As a multi-instrumentalist\, Ben plays Banjo\, Guitar and Fiddle. \nBefore Tidalwave Road was born\, he was a proud member of the ‘Colonel’ Larry Fuller Band. Fuller was a 40-year veteran musician and beloved Kentucky Colonel who was adored far and wide by his fans and sadly passed in 2007. \nAs a founding member of Tidalwave Road\, Ben Parker brings his unique Banjo and vocal stylings to the band along with his good humor. He is a professional Barber by day and is happily married to his lovely wife Trish\, with whom he has two children\, Cole and Landenn. \nBen also loves to kayak\, ride ATV’s\, and try to build fiddles. \nCARLIE PARKER\nMandolin\, Vocals\nCarlie Parker grew up on Tidal Wave Road in Rockholds\, Kentucky and still makes his home in Rockholds today.\nCarlie started playing music at age 8\, and credits his Grandparent and his Uncle Nick as his biggest influences. As a multi-instrumentalist\, Carlie plays Mandolin and Guitar.\nAs a founding member of Tidalwave Road\, and kin to Ben\, Carlie brings his special family blend of harmony to the band. He is a professional bus driver and mower by day and is happily married to his best friend\, with whom he has one son that he is currently teaching how to play music. \nDANIEL PARKER\nBass\nDaniel Parker grew up in Corbin\, Kentucky and still makes his home in Corbin today. \nDaniel started playing music later in life at age 31\, and enjoys a wide range of music from Metallica to John Prine. His favorite all-time Bluegrass artist is Tim O’Brien. Daniel is the backbone to the hard-driving Tidalwave sound with his rock solid bass skills. \nHe manufactures custom cutting tools by day and enjoys drawing and spending time with the love of his life and their poodle that sleeps between them every night. \nROBERT SULFRIDGE\nGuitar\nRobert Sulfridge grew up in Whitley County\, Kentucky and makes his home in Williamsburg\, Kentucky today.\nRobert started playing music at 6 years old\, and was heavily influenced by a diverse list of players including Tony Rice\, Wyatt Rice\, Cody Kilby\, Stevie Ray Vaughn\, Carlos Santana\, BB King and Mike Riddle. He is a multi-instrumentalist\, fluent in Guitar\, Mandolin and Piano. Robert is also the sound technician for the band\, their annual bluegrass festival\, and other events. His open mind and creative vision lend a hand in pushing the boundaries of traditional bluegrass for the band on song selection for recording and stage.\nBy day\, Robert is Vice President of Die Casting Company and also loves camping\, attending live music events\, ‘Mom & Pop’ coffee shops\, all with his wife and best friend\, Jessica. Robert and Jessica have two ‘fur-children\,’ Moose\, a Saint Bernard\, and Max\, a Bernese Mountain Dog. \n \n \n \n 
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/wdvx-summer-nights-6-11-jim-lauderdale-the-game-changers-tidalwave-road/
LOCATION:Yee Haw Brewing Co\, 745 N Broadway\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37917\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,WDVX Summer Nights
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special - 6/12 - Andrew David Weber / EmiSunshine (New Album Premier)
DESCRIPTION:Meet EmiSunshine—a musical phenomenon with a voice as big as her dreams and a spirit that’s impossible to ignore. This rising star has captured hearts around the world with her unique blend of country\, and Americana. \nFrom the Grand Ole Opry\, to releasing 10 albums by the age of 20\, EmiSunshine has proven she’s a force to be reckoned with. Her raw talent\, heartfelt lyrics\, and magnetic stage presence have made her a favorite among fans of all ages. Emi isn’t just a performer—she’s a storyteller. Whether she’s writing a poignant ballad or delivering an electrifying performance\, her music resonates deeply\, weaving tales of life\, love\, and the human experience. With accolades from critics and fans alike\, EmiSunshine has earned her place in the spotlight. And she’s just getting started. \nDiscover more at EmiSunshine.com and follow along as she continues to shine!” \n \nAndrew David Weber is a multi-instrumentalist who splits his time primarily between Southeastern Wisconsin and Northern Missouri. Though most of his recorded works showcase him on all instruments and lead vocals\, he is also a known collaborator and session recording artist. \nOutside of the studio\, Weber takes on various roles in a number of national and international acts\, even having shared stages with well known and respected artists such as Dropkick Murphys\, The Mahones\, Dave Grohl and Joan Jett. \nHe switches between drums\, keys and guitar with Celtic rockers Whiskey of the Damned\, and can also can be found playing blistering hard rock sets on lead guitar and vocals with the Milwaukee based American Progress\, who spent an impressive 20 weeks on the Mainstream/Active Rock charts in 2024! \nIt doesn’t stop there. While maintaining life as a family man\, Weber also somehow finds time to take the stage as a vocalist and guitarist with the 80’s hit tribute group known as Mixtape MKE\, and sometimes functions as a touring drummer for the larger than life Sam Ness. \nRecently\, Andrew has also been writing and producing songs with Liam Kyle Cahill\, a well known Nevada based singer and songwriter who has launched a new project with Weber called “Part Time Problems” in which the two trade off vocal duties as Weber swims between guitar\, keys\, mandolin and banjo. \nAndrew David Weber is proud to be officially endorsed by Breedlove Guitars and is an official affiliate of WAVS Custom In-Ear Monitors. \nhttps://youtu.be/H53oVn7_0q8?si=B4rSVycgx5GMTDNe
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-6-12-andrew-david-weber-emisunshine-new-album-premier/
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 - 6/13 - Jay Clark & The Tennessee Tree Beavers
DESCRIPTION:Although Jay Clark went to college for 11.5 years and has a PhD in wildlife ecology\, he somehow ended up striking a balance between careers in music & science. Jay grew up in Winchester\, Tennessee\, near where the western escarpment of the Cumberland Plateau crosses from Tennessee into Alabama. His dad was a Cumberland Presbyterian minister for 42 years. His mom an English teacher. Church played a huge roll in Jay’s upbringing. It was in the church where Jay learned to sing & in the mountains where he felt closest to God. Jay wrote his first song in 1990. He didn’t know how to play guitar\, so he taught himself to play in order to put music to his first song. That song was the first of many. \nJay has been a staple in the East Tennessee music scene for more than 20 years. During his college years\, Jay not only trapped & conducted research on black bears in the Smokies\, but also played in a couple of different bluegrass bands\, most notably a brother-style duo with Keith Garrett (currently of The Boxcars) and later in a bluegrass band\, The Stringbeans\, with Robinella and Cruz Contreras (currently of The Black Lillies). Since releasing his first record in 2004 (Pen to Paper)\, Jay has supplemented his career as a scientist with performing his songs across the Southeast & southern Appalachia. Presently\, Jay plays a number of his shows with his band\, Jay Clark & the Tennessee Tree Beavers\, which features Greg Horne on lead guitar & Daniel Kimbro on upright bass. Jay recently released his fifth recording\, Of Mountains & Heartbreak (2016). He still uses the other side of his brain as an adjunct professor in the Biology Department at Maryville College. Jay resides in the foothills of the Smokies on 31.5 acres in Rockford\, TN\, with his wife\, Stacy\, and their pack of rescue hounds.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-big-plate-6-13-jay-clark-the-tennessee-tree-beavers/
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 - 6/14 - 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-6-14-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 Blue Plate Special - 6/14 - Trey Bryant / Kirsty Lee Akers & Rhinestoned
DESCRIPTION:Hailing from Williamsburg\, KY\, Trey Bryant is a country music artist with roots that run deep in the hills of Appalachia. His songwriting is full of rich imagery that makes listeners feel the emotions behind the lyrics. \nTrey continues to bring an unforgettable live show to coveted stages across the southeast and has provided opening performances rising stars Dillon Carmichael and Walker Montgomery as well as for country stars such as Phil Vassar and Sawyer Brown. \nTrey’s accolades include 3 nominations for the 2025 Lexington Music Awards for Male Vocalist of the Year\, Country Artist of the Year\, and Song of the Year for his single\, “Make It To Nashville” and a nomination for the 2025 Josie Music Awards for Male Vocalist of the Year – Country. \n \nKirsty Lee Akers is one of Australia’s most unique and authentic recording artists. A rare talent who is proud of her First Nations heritage\, she is a Wonnarua woman (Hunter Valley – Australia). Akers has embraced a global musical culture and now spends her time between Australia and a hard-earned international touring schedule in North America and Europe. Although she spends time overseas during the year\, Australia will always be her spiritual home. “Music and family have always been the most important parts of my life. My Nan\, Mum\, and Aunt were all singers\, and I grew up with my pop playing country music all the time. I still remember my first performance at age three. I was hooked!” – Kirsty Lee Akers \nKirsty’s childhood was far from easy\, and her family could be described as “Aussie Battlers”. Born when her mother was only 17 years old\, she quickly learned the importance of teamwork\, love\, and family connection. Akers was not born into money\, one of four children growing up in a small house\, she saw her father work two jobs to get by. Kirsty learned early on that if she wanted something\, she was going to have to earn it. These are traits that to this day are extremely important to her and help her connect with her fans on an honest and personal level. Akers performed in public for the first time at the tender age of three years old and recorded her first EP at the age of 15. She funded that recording with the money she made busking tirelessly on the streets of Tamworth each January. This connection with Australia’s Country Music Capital lead Kirsty to graduate from the CMAA Academy of Country Music and then further afield through the Talent Development Project. After these achievements\, it was time to spread her wings and explore the world – First stop Nashville. “That trip to Nashville in 2006 was just like my first trip to Tamworth\, and from the time I stepped off the plane I was in love! There is just something magical about that city. Music everywhere\, dreams everywhere\, it is so inspiring. But as much as I love traveling\, Australia always calls me home.” – Kirsty Lee Akers \n \n 
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-6-14-trey-bryant-kirsty-lee-akers-rhinestoned/
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 - Teryn Dixon
DESCRIPTION:This day brings Knoxville’s own Teryn Dixon to the WDVX stage.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-6-16-teryn-dixon/
LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T130000
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special - 6/17 - Rock Bottom String Band
DESCRIPTION:Rock Bottom String Band is family! We play music inspired by bluegrass\, punk\, country\, roots\, and rock at breakneck speeds with a whole lot of fun. Born in 2013 from backyard jams in the town of San Marcos\, TX\, we’ve become an internationally touring presence in the alternative Americana community. The goal of every show is to enjoy life with good times and new friends. Rock Bottom brings that energy to each performance to guarantee an engaging and immersive experience for the audience. \nhttps://youtu.be/X2hR2fPLjFQ?si=Qgakfstv-DP3XPY_
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-6-17-rock-bottom-string-band/
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:20250618T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T130000
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special - 6/18 - Donna Frost
DESCRIPTION:Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Donna Frost is a traveling troubadour with decades of performing and touring experience. Expertly weaving folk\, blues and pop\, she creates memorable concerts that champion the human spirit. She logs thousands of miles each year\, performing across the U.S.\, solo and with her band. With over 300 songs in her catalog and ten albums\, her music has received airplay\, charted and garnered awards worldwide. Recently\, Donna won the Mississippi Music Foundation Best Americana Artist award in April 2023. She has performed a tribute to the late Skeeter Davis at Kentucky Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony; and has performed live on Chicago WGN TV. Giving back to the community\, she is an active performer with Music for Seniors\, “Musicians on Call” and “Songs of Love.” She is endorsed by Kamoa Ukuleles and Luna Guitars; and is an ambassador for True Joy Acoustics which donates ukuleles to pediatric hospitals for music therapy programs across the country. Her latest album The Beautiful Unseen is a collaboration with her longtime friend Jack Howell\, and recorded in Joshua Tree\, CA.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-6-18-donna-frost/
LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T130000
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special - 6/19 - Gardenfox / SunFold
DESCRIPTION:This day brings Knoxville’s own Gardenfox to the stage! \nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hv5YWRnLCgw \nAlso Sunfold will join us!
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-6-19-josh-raposa/
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:20250620T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250620T130000
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Big Plate - 6/20 - Redd & The Paper Flowers
DESCRIPTION:Redd & The Paper Flowers is an Appalachian Folk / Livingroom Folk band from Knoxville\, Tennessee with members Katie Adams (upright bass)\, Colleen d’Alelio (cello)\, Gavin Gregg (mandolin)\, and Redd Daugherty (guitar). \nThe band met in 2022 through a local open mic and mutual friends\, and they just released their debut album\, Appalachian Bell Jar\, a record that is a testament to East Tennessee and greater Appalachia’s beauty\, struggles with government support\, and their experiences in the area. \nThe band has grown extremely close over the past three years\, particularly in touring: In 2025 alone\, they’re on the road for 22 weeks out of the year. The band also grew through the tragedy of Redd Daugherty losing her dear friend\, Jason Cooper\, who owned a local Knoxville music store named Rush’s Music\, which has been a staple of the Knoxville music community since 1958. From Coop’s tragic death\, Redd found out he willed her the business\, his estate\, and his dog\, Ando\, who passed in April 2024. Redd owns\, operates\, and works at Rush’s alongside Katie and Gavin during their off time from touring\, which services over 90 schools. \nTheir second album\, Dead Little Thing\, will highlight the struggles from this experience and is set to release January 2026. \nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUvbqOeWLrk
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-big-plate-6-20-redd-the-paper-flowers/
LOCATION:Barley’s\,  200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,The Big Plate
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SUMMARY:Make Music Knoxville - 6/21
DESCRIPTION:Join the global celebration of music June Twenty-First for Make Music Day in Knoxville. The event\, hosted by the non-profit Arts & Culture Alliance of Greater Knoxville is a free\, citywide celebration of music\, open to all ages and skill levels. It’s part of the national Make Music Day initiative\, a global event on the first day of summer with all genres of local musicians celebrating at various locations in downtown Knoxville. WDVX is excited to sponsor the Cradle of Country Music Stage for Make Music Day. Last day to register to perform is June 2nd at makemusicday/knoxville.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/make-music-knoxville-6-21/
LOCATION:VARIOUS VENUES IN DOWNTOWN KNOXVILLE
CATEGORIES:WDVX Featured Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T130000
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special - 6/21 - Maggie Tharp / Gary Gilleran & Friends
DESCRIPTION:Gary Gilleran was born and raised in Chicago. He started playing drums at 13 and started playing guitar and writing songs at 18. He was influenced early on by Cat Stevens\, John Prine\, Bob Dylan and other popular folk/rock artists from the late ’60’s and early ’70’s. He moved to Nashville in 1973 to pursue a music career where he met his wife of now over 50 years. They have raised 5 children and are blessed with 12 grandchildren….so far! Gary performs mostly in songwriter rounds and open mics in his spare time. He also serves other musicians and bands as a sideman playing congas and harmonica. He is an active member of the Knoxville Songwriters Association and Red House Round songwriter’s cooperative. \n \nMaggie Tharp is a Knoxville-based singer-songwriter who’s been playing and writing music for her entire life. Building upon years of classical piano instruction\, songwriting\, and experience in bands ranging from a gypsy jazz ensemble to a wedding music duo\, she is stepping into her own as a solo artist and songwriter. She writes songs inspired by the songwriters of the 70s (Paul Simon\, Carol King\, The Carpenters) and the pop artists of today (Kacey Musgraves\, Taylor Swift). During her 7 years in Knoxville\, she’s been a finalist twice in the Tennessee Songwriter’s Week competition\, and has played at multiple venues\, including the Old City Performing Arts Center and Dollywood. You can find her music at @maggietharpmusic on Instagram or under Maggie Tharp on Spotify.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-6-21-maggie-tharp-gary-gilleran-friends/
LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special
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SUMMARY:Summer Sessions - 6/21 - Erick Baker / The Young Fables
DESCRIPTION:WDVX and ORNL FCU once again present The Summer Sessions at Bissell Park in Oak Ridge on Saturday June 21st at six featuring Erick Baker and The Young Fables. The event is free… bring your lawn chairs and have some fun with The Summer Sessions with ORNL FCU and East Tennessee’s Own WDVX! \nErick Baker is an Emmy Award-winning writer\, children’s book author\, and heart-on-his-sleeve troubadour from Knoxville\, TN. His music is a distinctive blend of folk\, rock\, and Americana-soul that isn’t just heard\, it’s felt. For over a decade he’s made a life in music\, sharing the stage with artists like John Legend\, Brandi Carlile\, Grace Potter\, Heart\, Gavin DeGraw\, Chris Isaak\, and the Goo Goo Dolls. \nWith a soulful voice that has been described as “a smoke and whiskey tenor with plenty of range and emotion”\, Baker’s music draws influence from classic singer-songwriters like James Taylor\, Tom Petty\, and Van Morrison and stands shoulder to shoulder with contemporary songwriters like Jason Isbell\, Chris Stapleton\, Ray Lamontagne\, and Amos Lee. \nErick is thrilled to announce the re-release of “She Dreams of Boston\,” a song he co-wrote with bestselling author Colleen Hoover\, inspired by her novel “It Ends With Us\,” now adapted into a major motion picture. This is one of the most important songs Erick has ever written because it’s more than just a song – “She Dreams of Boston” is Lily’s song\, written specifically to give a voice and melody to her struggle\, resilience\, and ultimately\, her hope. Collaborating with Colleen to bring Lily’s story to life through music has been an incredible honor\, and Erick hopes this song not only raises awareness about the cycle of domestic abuse but also offers comfort and courage to those who need it most. Now streaming everywhere. \nIn addition to his life in music\, Erick is also a children’s book author. Released in 2021\, Erick’s first children’s book\, “Willie the Weed\,” is a contagiously optimistic tale filled with vivid illustrations and a heartwarming story that inspires children to embrace and celebrate their uniqueness. Rooted in the belief that we are all born to reach for the sun and that “WE ALL BELONG”\, Willie’s story of resilience sets a great example of how to overcome adversity and reminds young readers (and grown-up readers too) that when we plant a little kindness a lot of beautiful things can grow. \nWhen he’s not on tour\, Erick lives in Knoxville with his wife\, Mandy\, his daughter\, Annabelle Rose\, and their Goldendoodle\, Sunny Day. Visit him at www.erickbaker.com or follow him on Instagram (@erickbakermusic)\, Facebook (@erickbakermusic)\, and TikTok (@erickbakermusic) to stay in touch. \n \nThe Young Fables (TYF) create music with classic storytelling weaved into Country music with pop sensibilities. East Tennessee (Maryville) natives\, Laurel Wright and Wes Lunsford are influenced by timeless treasures like Patsy Cline\, Bonnie Raitt\, Glen Campbell and Chet Atkins. The duo’s unique sound has resonated with audiences around the globe as live performances have become stages from which The Young Fables discuss themes and topics typically saved for the therapy couch. Strong advocates for mental health awareness\, The Young Fables are focused on helping to erase the stigmas surrounding the topic. Recognizing the duo’s advocacy\, the pair were honored with The Troy Gentry Compassion Award in 2021 for compassion\, commitment\, kindness and love. \nTheir whimsical yet unmistakable blend of Country and Pop has garnered praise from industry icons and tastemakers. Nine-time GRAMMY® Award winner Sheryl Crow once tweeted\, “Laurel’s as good as any country singer out there!” Their releases have earned them recognition\, including a spot on Rolling Stone’s “10 Best Country and Americana Songs of the Week.” They have also had the privilege of supporting artists such as Vince Gill\, Amy Grant\, and Rascal Flatts\, as well as being invited by multi-platinum songstress Shania Twain to participate in the CBS showcase celebration Real Country. Twain praised\, “Wes is a perfect partner for Laurel’s voice. I fell in love with these guys as genuine\, authentic talents.” Travis Tritt added\, “Our industry needs (TYF) right now!” In September of 2023\, the duo was honored as BMI & Texas Roadhouse’s Artists of the Month\, resulting in their music videos being showcased in locations across the United States. \nThe Young Fables continue to grow their team recently inking a publishing deal with BMG. In October 2024\, Wright and Lunsford will unveil their fourth studio album\, Short Stories\, alongside their feature documentary ‘The Fable of a Song’\, which clinched the Nashville Film Festival Audience Choice Award. “Each album we release serves as a journal entry for us\, and Short Stories represents the next chapter\,” Wright explains. “We feel fortunate to have a platform to share our music and are grateful that our story resonates with others\, aiding in their healing. That’s a reward unlike any other.”
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/summer-sessions-6-21-erick-baker-the-young-fables/
LOCATION:Bissell Park\, 1401 Oak Ridge Turnpike\, Oak Ridge\, TN\, 37830\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,WDVX Featured Events
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