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SUMMARY:The WDVX Big Plate – 4/17 — Cheap Souvenirs
DESCRIPTION:Cheap Souvenirs is a Knoxville\, Tennessee based Rock n Roll band!Kevin Hyfantis – Vocals/GuitarJosh Hutson – GuitarLauryl Brisson – DrumsStirling Walsh – Bass
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-big-plate-4-17-cheap-souvenirs/
LOCATION:Barley’s\,  200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Free Live Show,The Big Plate
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SUMMARY:Live From the Bijou - 4/17 - Taj Mahal & the Phantom Blues Band
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS & INFO! \nTaj Mahal doesn’t wait for permission. If a sound intrigues him\, he sets out to make it. If origins mystify him\, he moves to trace them. If rules get in his way\, he unapologetically breaks them. To Taj\, convention means nothing\, but traditions are holy. He has pushed music and culture forward\, all while looking lovingly back. \n“I just want to be able to make the music that I’m hearing come to me — and that’s what I did\,” Taj says. The 82-year-old is home in Berkeley\, reflecting on six + decades of music making. “When I say\, ‘I did\,’ I’m not coming from the ego. The music comes from somewhere. You’re just the conduit it comes through. You’re there to receive the gift.” \nTaj is a towering musical figure — a legend who transcended the blues not by leaving them behind\, but by revealing their magnificent scope to the world. “The blues is bigger than most people think\,” he says. “You could hear Mozart play the blues. It might be more like a lament. It might be more melancholy. But I’m going to tell you: the blues is in there.” \nIf anyone knows where to find the blues\, it’s Taj. A brilliant artist with a musicologist’s mind\, he has pursued and elevated the roots of beloved sounds with boundless devotion and skill. Then\, as he traced origins to the American South\, the Caribbean\, Africa\, and elsewhere\, he created entirely new sounds\, over and over again. As a result\, he’s not only a god to rock-and-roll icons such as Eric Clapton and the Rolling Stones\, but also a hero to ambitious artists toiling in obscurity who are determined to combine sounds that have heretofore been ostracized from one another. No one is as simultaneously traditional and avant-garde. \nQuantifying Taj’s significance is impossible\, but people try anyway. A 2022 Grammy win for ‘Get On Board’ for his collaboration with Ry Cooder\, then a trip with his Sextet to Leon Russell’s Church Studio in Tulsa\, OK to record ‘Swingin’ Live at the Church Studio in Tulsa\,’ yet another Grammy win\, brought his Grammy tally to five wins and 16 nominations\, and underscored his undiminished relevance more than 50 years after his solo debut. Blues Hall of Fame membership\, a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Americana Music Association\, 2025 Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award Honoree and other honors punctuate his resumé. He appreciates the accolades\, but his motivation lies elsewhere. “It’s not a hunger\, not a lust or even a thirst\,” Taj says of what drives him. “It’s just more knowledge of self — to realize that almost everything is right here. We’re so used to looking outside of ourselves for things\, and it’s right here.” \nTaj’s exploration of music began as an exploration of self. He was born in 1942 in Harlem to musical parents — his father was a jazz pianist with Caribbean roots; mother was a gospel-singing schoolteacher from South Carolina — who cultivated an appreciation for both personal history and the arts in their son. “I was raised really conscious of my African roots\,” Taj says. “So I was trying to find out: where does what we do here connect to what we left there?” In the early 1950s\, his family moved to Springfield\, Massachusetts — a microcosmic melting pot for immigrants from across the globe: the Caribbean\, the American South\, Europe\, the Mediterranean\, Syria\, Lebanon. “Music was everywhere\,” he says. “Things were different in those days. There weren’t a lot of places that African Americans had to go out to entertain themselves. So people did a lot of entertaining in their homes. Friday or Saturday night\, you’d move the furniture\, mop and wax the floor\, and set things up so people could pop over and hear all the music.” Musicians and friends from around the world passed through\, ate home-cooked feasts\, and led neighborhood jam sessions and dance parties in cozy living rooms. \nFrom the beginning\, Taj found the blues magnetic\, even as most artists around him in the Northeast were exploring other sounds. “I could hear little strains of the blues coming through — you could feel that energy in the music that was being played\,” he says. “I could also feel that energy of the blues inside myself.” Piano lessons didn’t stick — “I’d already heard what I wanted to play” – so when a blues guitarist from North Carolina moved in next door\, Taj found an early mentor and was off. \nFor college\, Taj attended the University of Massachusetts Amherst. He graduated after studying agriculture and animal husbandry. “I knew I’d like to connect myself to something on this planet that’s meaningful\,” he says. “That’s why I was interested in agriculture and music. Those were the two things that I recognized even as a very young child that people are never going to do without.” \nIn 1964\, Taj packed up and headed west. In Los Angeles\, he formed six-piece the Rising Sons with Ry Cooder. The group opened for Otis Redding\, the Temptations\, and more\, and recorded an album\, but it wasn’t released until about 30 years later. “I guess that’s when they decided\, ‘Whoa. I guess this guy is real\,'” Taj says\, with a hint of a smirk. He’s referring to record executives — a breed for whom he has little patience. “For me\, playing the old music was a refuge from all the stupid stuff that was going on\,” he says\, pausing for a moment to point out commercialization’s limiting effects on what was both recorded and heard. \nIn 1967\, Taj’s self-titled debut announced the arrival of bold young bluesman. The following year ushered in two milestones: sophomore album The Natch’l Blues dropped\, and Taj performed in The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus\, a film featuring performances from the Stones\, The Who\, Marianne Faithfull\, Martha and the Vandellas\, and others meant for the BBC but pulled and kept from public eyes until 1996. In 1969\, full of music and only just beginning\, Taj released Giant Step / De Ole Folks at Home\, a massive double album that hinted at Taj’s refusal to be boxed in. \nThe 70s were a productive and ambitious recording period for Taj that included the Grammy-nominated soundtrack for the film Sounder. He began experimenting with global fusions and flirtations\, signaling to listeners his restless intention to discover both new and old and disregard commercially imposed boundaries. In the 80s\, Taj moved to Hawaii\, and fell in love with sounds native to the island as he toured constantly\, internationally. His gritty blues began to incorporate Latin\, reggae\, Caribbean\, calypso\, cajun\, jazz\, and more\, all layered over a distinctly Afrocentric roots base he’d been raised to rediscover. \nFor Taj\, the 90s were incredibly prolific. Back-to-back Grammy wins for the Best Contemporary Blues Album recognized two dynamic projects with the Phantom Blues Band: Señor Blues and Shoutin’ in Key. “I noticed that when it came to complicated pieces of blues music\, they’d never get played\,” Taj says. “It’s one of the reasons we put Señor Blues out — to say\, ‘You guys\, you know there is more that just the same old [imitates a beat] di da di di di da.’ It’s good when you believe it when you’re playing it. But just to play it as a cliche? That’s real boring. And real tiring.” Collaborations with Hawaiian\, African\, Indian\, and other musicians helped define his decade. \nOver the years\, Taj had also emerged as a mind-boggling\, multifaceted player. In addition to the guitar\, he has become proficient on about 20 different instruments — and counting. “There weren’t an awful lot of people still playing these instruments that came from my culture\,” Taj explains. “Not that they didn’t before\, but nobody was playing them in the time I was. But I wanted to hear them. So I watched people play\, got one\, sat down\, remembered the music that I was listening to\, and started picking it out on the mandolin or banjo or 12-string.” \nTaj didn’t slow down as he entered the 21st century. Maestro\, marking the 40th anniversary of his recording career and featuring a global mix of voices ranging from Angelique Kidjo to Los Lobos to Ziggy Marley to Ben Harper\, dropped in 2008. In 2017\, his highly anticipated collaboration with Keb’ Mo’ — TajMo — netted Taj his third Grammy. Their partnership continued in 2023-24 when they regrouped to record the follow up TajMo record due out in Spring 2025. 2022’s Grammy for ‘Get on Board’ with Ry Cooder\, Taj’s live record from the Church Studio in Tulsa\, ‘Savoy’ are amongst a few of the several projects he is either touring behind or currently in the works\, as Taj remains excited by fresh young voices trying new things and exhumed treasures that have been buried too long. \nAs Taj thinks about the dozens and dozens of albums\, collaborations\, live experiences\, and captured sounds\, he finds satisfaction in one main idea. “As long as I’m never sitting here\, saying to myself\, ‘You know? You had an idea 50 years ago\, and you didn’t follow through\,’ I’m really happy\,” he says. “It doesn’t even matter that other people get to hear it. It matters that I get to hear it — that I did it.” \n 
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LOCATION:Bijou Theatre\, 803 South Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
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SUMMARY:Record Store Day — Lost & Found Records — 4/18
DESCRIPTION:2026 Record Store Day Celebration & Concert \nSaturday\, April 18\, 2026 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM \nLost & Found Records\, 3710 N. Broadway\, Knoxville\, TN \nFREE | All Ages \nAnother sure sign of spring is the April Record Store Day Celebration and Concert at Lost & Found Records\, and this year’s musical lineup is filled with a variety of talented Knoxville bands. \nFrom the highly anticipated debut of band Bad Hangup\, to a reunion gig from Knoxville legends Smokin’ Dave & the Premo Dopes\, hanging out around the Lost and Found Stage will be the place to be on RSD. Cheap Souvenirs just released their debut e.p.\, and is fronted by Dirty Guv’nah’s keyboardist Kevin Hyfantis. Knoxville Dub All-Stars brings the live reggae tunes led by uber-talented Drew Fisher. And Knoxville’s own Thursday night live honky tonk dance kings led by Russell Walker will keep the crowd dancing. \nLineup: Bad Hangup\, Knoxville Dub All-Stars\, Analog Kid\, Russell Walker & Band\, Cheap Souvenirs\, and Smokin’ Dave & the Premo Dopes \nProceeds from this fundraiser event will be donated to WDVX. Funds are raised through donations for food\, beverages\, and WDVX merchandise. Lost and Found Records will also be opening their store earlier that morning for exclusive Record Store Day deals. This event brings members of the Knoxville community together to celebrate our local music scene and vinyl records\, as well as to benefit a different non-profit each year.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/record-store-day-lost-found-records-4-18/
LOCATION:Lost & Found Records\, 3710 N. Broadway\, KNOXVILLE\, TN\, 37917\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,WDVX Featured Events,WDVX Supported Events
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SUMMARY:Flatland Cavalry — Knoxville Civic Auditorium — 4/18
DESCRIPTION:Get Tickets Here! \nFor the past decade\, Flatland Cavalry has built a reputation as “one of the most dynamic presences in country music” (Rolling Stone) with their signature “Easy on the ears\, heavy on the heart” sound. In 2024\, the sextet celebrated 10 years together with Flatland Forever\, an acclaimed album that pays tribute to their journey\, revisiting fan favorites while introducing new songs that showcase how far they’ve come. \nThe past year has been full of milestones for the Nashville and Texas-based band. They earned their first ACM Award nomination for Group of the Year\, achieved their first RIAA Gold certification for their breakout single “A Life Where We Work Out\,” and made their mark in film and television with contributions to the Twisters and The Hungerames: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes soundtracks\, as well as featured placements on Yellowstone and Landman. Their relentless touring schedule reached new heights\, including sold-out headline performances at Fort Worth’s Dickies Arena and the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheatre. \nSince first emerging in 2014\, Flatland Cavalry has racked up six #1 singles on Texas Country Radio and amassed more than 500 million streams. Along the way\, they’ve shared the stage with Willie Nelson\, Luke Combs\, Lainey Wilson\, Jordan Davis\, Midland\, and more—proving that their brand of storytelling and musicianship resonates far beyond their roots. \nFlatland Cavalry is Cleto Cordero (vocals\, acoustic guitar)\, Jason Albers (drums\, percussion)\, Jonathan Saenz (bass)\, Reid Dillon (electric guitar)\, Wesley Hall (fiddle)\, and Adam Gallegos (piano\, organ\, keys\, mandolin\, banjo).
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/flatland-cavalry-knoxville-civic-auditorium-4-18/
LOCATION:Knoxville Civic Auditorium\, 500 Howard Baker Jr Drive\, KNOXVILLE\, TN\, 37915
CATEGORIES:Featured Events
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SUMMARY:Penny & Sparrow — Live at the Bijou — 4/18
DESCRIPTION:Get Tickets Here! \nA wise wizard once said: “when in doubt\, always follow your nose.” \nThe last album from Penny and Sparrow\, Olly Olly\, was a work of revelation and liberation. A search for and an embrace of the self. I imagine they were left with a headscratcher of a question: well\, shit. Where do you go from there? \nFortunately\, they listened to the wizard and followed their noses backwards to find their way forward. \nAiming to strip away pretense and invite experimentation\, they commandeered a garden shed from a friend and retrofitted it to make a twenty-track album that is vast\, weird\, and wholly unexpected. \nIf Lefty is anything\, it is the journal of Penny and Sparrow’s inner child. Dog-eared\, lock busted open. On its pages the sketches of dreams\, nightmares\, erotica\, and literary fan fiction graffiti the margins of poetry\, elegies\, and love letters in the wild colors of saxophone blue\, electronic pink\, and blood harmony red. \nBeautifully varied and richly rendered\, it is an album that wanders from theme to theme\, style to style\, exultation to tragedy. Yet it is never lost. If anything\, it is at play. \nUnited by its intimate vocals and aching harmonies\, its acoustic laments trickle into ethereal pop only to surge into whimsical ballads and crest into grand hooligan anthems that sway gently down to familiar shores where melancholic ballads tell of love lost\, found\, forgotten\, and remembered. \nAndy and Kyle have written some albums in blood. Others they’ve whispered to the sea. This one they danced in the sky with smiles on their faces. Lefty feels like not just a celebration of their journey beyond the bounds of their traditional genre\, but as if they have rediscovered the joy in music by honoring the sounds that inspired two boys growing up in Texas to one day make the damn stuff themselves. \n– Pierce Brown\, author and friend
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/penny-sparrow-live-at-the-bijou-4-18/
LOCATION:Bijou Theatre\, 803 South Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,WDVX Supported Events
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SUMMARY:Charles Wesley Godwin — Mill & Mine — 4/22
DESCRIPTION:Get tickets here & find the add-on bundle here. \nFollowing Charles Wesley Godwin’s 2023 critically acclaimed Family Ties — a highly personal\, 17-song diary-like LP that was both universally praised and catapulted the West Virginian singer-songwriter to new heights in his career — the rising musician returned in 2025 with a pair of releases: The Lonely Mountain Town EP and Live From The Steel City. The former is a quieter\, more contemplative affair than Family Ties\, containing some of the most thrilling songs of Godwin’s career. Written principally on the road\, Lonely Mountain Town is at its heart a collection of on-the-move snapshots and quiet moments in life set to tune. The latter\, Live From The Steel City\, is a raucous live record that perfectly encapsulates the energy Charles Wesley Godwin brings to his performances\, which last year included a sold out Red Rocks headline debut and a string of dates opening Eric Church’s Free The Machine Tour. \nGodwin has been on a steady upward climb following his beloved debut album\, 2019’s Seneca. Alongside his longtime band\, the Allegheny High\, the musician has developed a reputation as a thrilling and beautifully raucous live performer. Godwin has appeared on ESPN’s Sportscenter\, performed on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert\, Jimmy Kimmel Live! and CBS Saturday Sessions. 2026 will see Godwin release his 4th full-length album\, as well as a slew of tour dates and festivals\, including Stagecoach and Under The Big Sky\, amongst others.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/charles-wesley-godwin-mill-mine-4-22/
LOCATION:Mill & Mine\, 227 W Depot Ave\, Knoxville\, 37917\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,WDVX Supported Events
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special – 4/23 — Todd Campbell / Band-Backed Wren
DESCRIPTION:Todd Campell\, singer/songwriter from Kentucky will be performing!\n \nBand-Backed Wren is a Knoxville-based ensemble who pay homage to an array of jazz…\nFrom contemporary stylings of the 21st century to well-loved standards going on 100 years old. \nLed by vocalist and Knoxville native Renée Maggart\, the group features a mix of student\, amateur\, and professional musicians including Noor Chang\, Carter Beucher\, and Knoxville native Will Ross. Additional artists known to flock with the group have included local names in jazz John Tunstall\, Lucas Pressley\, and Parker Bakkal.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-4-23-todd-campbell-band-backed-wren-2/
LOCATION:Barley’s\,  200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Big Plate – 4/24 — Carolina Bluegrass Style
DESCRIPTION:A High-Energy Bluegrass Fusion Band with Heart\, Humor & Unmistakable Style \nCarolina Bluegrass Style (CBS) brings a bold\, refreshing take to bluegrass music—one that blends the beloved traditions of the genre with creative twists and unexpected flavors. Formed from a simple jam session that caught fire instantly\, CBS has grown into a polished\, dynamic band known for tight harmonies\, fiery instrumental work\, and an electric personality on stage. \nAudiences quickly discover that a CBS show is not just a concert—it’s an experience. The band’s warm\, playful chemistry invites listeners in\, making every performance feel like an evening among friends. Their humor\, sincerity\, and genuine love for the music shine through every song\, every story\, and every interaction with the crowd. \nMusically\, CBS stands out for their ability to merge Traditional and Contemporary Bluegrass with Western Swing\, Jazz\, Reggae\, and even hints of Americana and folk-rock. This makes their setlists exciting\, varied\, and full of surprises\, appealing to bluegrass diehards and newcomers alike. \nMeet the Band: \n• Tommy Thomas – Bass \nThe rhythmic backbone of CBS\, Tommy anchors the group with rich\, dynamic bass lines shaped by his background in Jazz\, Big Band\, and Classical music. His timing and walk-ups drive the band’s groove and pulse. \n• Don Ashley – Fiddle & MC \nDon is equal parts musician and entertainer. With a powerful fiddle style\, smooth baritone vocals\, and a natural gift for engaging the audience\, Don brings a vibrant personality to the stage. \n• Tyler Chasteen – Guitar \nTyler adds fire and modern flair to CBS. His lead and rhythm guitar work—shaped by legends like Tony Rice and modern innovators like Billy Strings—gives the band both precision and youthful energy. \n• David Prosser – Banjo & Dobro \nDavid’s infectious enthusiasm and multi-instrument skill set make him an essential part of the CBS engine. Whether on banjo or dobro\, he brings drive\, emotion\, and imaginative style to every tune. \nTogether\, these four musicians create an atmosphere that’s as heartfelt as it is electrifying. Whether playing a festival stage\, a cozy listening room\, or a high-spirited club\, Carolina Bluegrass Style delivers a show that sticks with you long after the final note rings out.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-big-plate-4-24-carolina-bluegrass-style/
LOCATION:Barley’s\,  200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Free Live Show,The Big Plate
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SUMMARY:Marc Broussard — Live at the Bijou — 4/29
DESCRIPTION:Get Tickets Here! \nAcclaimed singer\, songwriter\, and musician Marc Broussard is a unique performer who embodies the essence of American soul and has forged his own distinct musical style. The son of Louisiana Hall of Fame guitarist Ted Broussard of “The Boogie Kings\,” he nurtured his musical gifts at an early age in the vibrant Lafayette\, Louisiana\, music scene. After releasing a highly successful independent EP at age 20\, Broussard made his major-label debut with Carencro. The album featured the breakout hit “Home” and propelled him into the international spotlight. That album and the others that followed revealed Broussard as a Southern soul singer with a rarefied talent and an innate stylistic and emotional authenticity that has made him one of the most indelible artists of his generation. The Louisiana-born and raised artist has created a wide range of music in his career. Carencro laid the groundwork with unequaled style\, illustrating his knack for modern soul music and setting the stage for his long and distinguished career. NPR cited\, “His music radiates soulful Louisiana blues\, but his songs blend those influences with raucous rock ‘n’ roll to create unique and infectious music.” Washington Times noted\, “Few modern voices are as powerful as Marc Broussard’s soulful\, Bayou-bred baritone.” \nBroussard released multiple albums with major labels over the last ten years before returning to his independent roots with several acclaimed original recordings and charitable cover albums via his S.O.S. Foundation (Save our Soul).  His philanthropic releases include Save our Soul\, Save our Soul 11: Soul on a Mission\, A Lullaby Collection\, SOS 111 with accompanying children’s book\, I Love You for You and S.O.S.4: Blues for Your Soul\, his collaboration with blues icon Joe Bonamassa which debuted at Number One on the Billboard Blues Albums Chart. \nMarc Broussard’s philanthropic efforts extend well over a decade\, beginning with his self-released album Bootleg to Benefit the Victims of Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and his efforts to organize the Momentary Setback Fund to provide financial assistance to those displaced by both Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita. In 2015\, to further his commitment to tying music to a mission\, he established the S.O.S. Foundation as a conduit to raise money for worthy causes\, including the United Way\, Habitat for Humanity\, the City of Refuge in Atlanta\, Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital in Baton Rouge\, LA\, and the Miami based organization\, Guitars Over Guns. https://www.marcbroussard.com/charity-1  \nBroussard’s latest album\, Time Is a Thief\, is a heartfelt collection of ten original songs that showcase the celebrated Louisiana singer-songwriter’s gritty\, rootsy hooks and infectious grooves\, all conveyed through his fervent vocals. The album marks his first release of original music in seven years and features the uplifting single “Give You The World.” The album has been hailed as “a new masterwork that transcends his previous body of work like the crown jewel does the ascent stones\,” by Blues Rock Review. Louisiana’s The Advocate cited that the “album represents Broussard’s soul- and rhythm-and-blues-informed style better than anything that preceded it.” The album was produced by Grammy-winning guitarist/songwriter/producer Eric Krasno and Grammy-nominated producer/guitarist Jeremy Most. \nIn February 2026\, Broussard will release a new studio album\, S.O.S. V Songs of the ’50s\, via his Artist Tone Records.  The eleven-song set features intoxicating renditions of soul\, blues\, rock\, and pop classics from the Fifties\, two gems from the early Sixties\, and a Broussard original. This vibrant collection offers a sublime showcase for Broussard’s dynamic vocal prowess\, revealing his craftsmanship and passion for an impressive range of enduring American music. S.O.S. V Songs of the ’50s is Broussard’s latest entry in his philanthropic album series benefiting the nonprofit organization\, Love of People\, based in Broussard’s hometown of Lafayette\, LA.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/marc-broussard-live-at-the-bijou-4-29/
LOCATION:Bijou Theatre\, 803 South Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,WDVX Supported Events
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special – 4/30 — Justin Kaleb/Russell Walker
DESCRIPTION:Justin Kaleb grew up in the foothills of the Arkansas Ozarks and moved to Nashville\, Tennessee at the ripe age of 22. He cut his first record “Homesick Blues” down in the infamous Muscle Shoals\, Alabama with the great Jimmy Nutt (Jimmy Buffett\, Jason Isbell\, American Aquarium) and Gary Nichols (The Steeldrivers)\, and signed his first publishing deal shortly after. What seemed to be a bright immediate future in Nashville soon became a monotonous grind clouded by homesickness and depression. He packed his bags and headed back home to catch his breath. \nAfter a year of being back home in Arkansas and working the Texas and Oklahoma markets\, Nashville came calling again. He found himself back in his old stomping grounds regularly playing shows\, writing music\, and having more fun than he’d ever had before. He partnered up with his old pal Darren King (Project 86/The Overseer) and the songs they were working on quickly became a record. \nJustin Kaleb has seen his fair share of ups and downs. He’s played sold out venues with bands like The Steeldrivers\, and felt the rush of cramming into a 15-passenger van with his best friends to share the stage with bands like Drowning Pool in his early years of fronting a metal band. At the same time\, he’s felt the calmness and serenity of driving through an Alabama cotton field by himself to play for nobody but the bartender. While this ebb and flow way of life might deter most\, he’s learned to find comfort in it. \nDon’t be fooled by his laid-back demeanor. Justin knows that talent is worthless without work-ethic\, and work-ethic can even overcome a lack of talent if you work hard enough. He sees it every day while working with his hands when he’s not on the road or in the studio\, and has experienced first-hand how sometimes just showing up can be the first step toward something great. \nIn the same vein as artists like the Turnpike Troubadours\, Tyler Childers\, and Jason Isbell\, Justin Kaleb brings an element of truth-telling\, blue-collar music that Americana music fans can surely get behind. Jump on board while you can\, because the train’s leaving the station. \n  \nSinger/Songwriter Russell Walker of Honky Tonk Thursday is playing as well!
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-4-30-justin-kaleb/
LOCATION:Barley’s\,  200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special
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SUMMARY:Brandy Clark — Live at the Bijou — 4/30
DESCRIPTION:Sale starts Friday\, 3/6/2026\, at 10:00 am\nA Grammy\, CMA and Americana Award-winner\, Brandy Clark is one of her generation’s most esteemed songwriters and musicians. Most recently\, Clark performed “Trailblazer (Dream Chaser Version)” at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards alongside Reba McEntire and Lukas Nelson. “Trailblazer (Dream Chaser Version)” is a reimagined version of the original\, Grammy-nominated song\, “Trailblazer\,” which Clark wrote with Lainey Wilson and Miranda Lambert and reworked specially for the Grammy In Memoriam performance. \nAmong her many accolades\, Clark won Best Americana Performance at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards and Song of the Year at the 2024 Americana Honors & Awards for “Dear Insecurity” featuring 11x Grammy-winner Brandi Carlile. The track is from Clark’s self-titled album\, which was produced by Carlile and features her most personal songwriting to date. Released to overwhelming praise\, Forbes calls the record “an Americana Masterpiece\,” while Variety proclaims it “further clarifies that she’s one of America’s treasures” and Billboard declares\, “Clark continues to convey her inexorable talents as both a song-crafter and vocal interpreter.” \nIn addition to her work as a solo artist\, Clark has written songs such as “A Beautiful Noise\,” the Grammy-nominated duet performed by Brandi Carlile and Alicia Keys\, Kacey Musgraves’ “Follow Your Arrow\,” and Miranda Lambert’s “Mama’s Broken Heart.” She also composed the music for the hit musical comedy\, Shucked\, alongside her longtime collaborator\, Shane McAnally. With the show\, Clark won Outstanding Music at the 67th Drama Desk Awards and was nominated for Best Original Score at the 76th Tony Awards\, with Shucked receiving nine Tony nominations overall. Clark is set to tour throughout the spring\, including select stops as part of her “Art of the Storyteller” series\, where she engages in intimate conversations with some of the most acclaimed and inspiring storytellers of our time.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/brandy-clark-live-at-the-bijou-4-30/
LOCATION:Bijou Theatre\, 803 South Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,WDVX Supported Events
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SUMMARY:Rebuild Hot Springs presents The 2026 Town & Trail Festival
DESCRIPTION:A free\, two-day celebration of the Appalachian Trail\, the mountains\, and the remarkable community of Hot Springs\, North Carolina. Everyone is welcome.\n\n\nSince 1998\, Trailfest has been a cherished tradition in Hot Springs\, NC. As the first town Appalachian Trail thru-hikers reach on their northbound journey\, Hot Springs has always had a special relationship with the trail — and this festival has been its annual celebration. For nearly three decades\, we’ve welcomed hikers\, locals\, and visitors alike with live music\, delicious food\, and the kind of warm mountain hospitality you can only find here. \n\n\nLast year\, we added something new to the name. “Town & Trail Fest” reflects what this event has always been at its heart — not just a celebration of the trail\, but of the remarkable community that lives alongside it. Hot Springs is a town with a story worth telling\, and we couldn’t think of a better way to tell it than by bringing everyone together for a weekend of music\, laughter\, and good company. \n\n\n\n\nHot Springs sits at mile 273 of the Appalachian Trail — and for hikers who’ve been on the trail for weeks\, rolling into this little mountain town feels like coming home. The festival has always been a love letter to that experience: the trail\, the town\, and the deep connection between them. \n\n\nFor a second year\, Town & Trail Fest is presented by Rebuild Hot Springs Area (RHSA)\, a local nonprofit born out of this community’s response to Hurricane Helene. What this town has accomplished in the face of that challenge is a testament to the spirit of the Appalachian community — and this festival is a celebration of exactly that. All proceeds go directly toward RHSA’s mission of building a stronger\, more resilient Hot Springs. \nTown & Trail Fest is more than a great weekend — it’s a fundraiser for the people and services that make Hot Springs what it is. Last year’s festival raised over $11\,000 for RHSA’s Residential Fund\, helping put families back in their homes and giving this community a foundation to rebuild on. This year\, we’re turning our focus to the men and women who show up no matter what. All proceeds will support RHSA’s Emergency Services Fund\, dedicated to the three volunteer fire departments — Hot Springs\, Spring Creek\, and Country VFD — whose sacrifice and service keep our mountain community safe every single day.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/rebuild-hot-springs-presents-the-2026-town-trail-festival/
LOCATION:Hot Springs\, Hot Springs\, NC\, 28743\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,WDVX Featured Events,WDVX Supported Events
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Big Plate – 5/1 — Grits and Greens
DESCRIPTION:GRITS & GREENS IS A PSYCHEDELIC Y’ALT ROCK BAND FROM HATTIESBURG\, MISSISSIPPI WRITING SONGS ABOUT LIFE\, LIBERTY\, AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS THAT FANS OF PARAMORE\, PINK FLOYD\, FLEETWOOD MAC\, AND THE ALLMAN BROTHERS WILL ENJOY. \nWhat do you get when you blend: the southern grit of The Allman Brothers\, the progressive rock of Rush\, the punk rock energy of Paramore\, the soulful vocals of Lake Street Dive\, the intricate soundscapes of Pink Floyd – then add a dash of the funk of Little Feat; season with the emotionality of Kings of Leon; and finally garnish with the soaring harmonies of Fleetwood Mac? A cosmic gumbo from Hattiesburg\, Mississippi called Grits & Greens. \nBoasting an infectious energy\, Grits & Greens sends the listener on a musical odyssey at every show—honoring their many influences in a way that feels uniquely authentic. The band combines tight grooves\, catchy melodies\, and charming stage presence with a keen ability to narrate the human experience: telling stories of life’s struggles\, the joys and pains of growing up\, and the realities of social injustice. \nIn 2024\, the band released their debut\, self-titled album selling over 500 vinyl copies in a matter of weeks. Following the release of their first live album\, ‘Live at Purple Bee\,’ in 2025\, the band has just released their latest single\, “So Much Fun.” With recording\, mixing\, mastering done solely by the band and the lyrics a picture of the struggles and triumphs of an up-and-coming band\, the song truly embodies the tenacious\, DIY spirit of Grits & Greens.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-big-plate-5-1-grits-and-greens/
LOCATION:Barley’s\,  200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Free Live Show,The Big Plate
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SUMMARY:Summer Sessions - 5/2 - Erick Baker / Westwend
DESCRIPTION:The event is free… bring your lawn chairs and have some fun with The ORNL Summer Sessions! \nErick Baker is an Emmy Award-winning\, heart-on-his-sleeve troubadour from Knoxville\, Tennessee\, writing soulful Americana that turns personal confessions into songs that feel like your own. \nWith a powerful voice that Asheville’s Mountain Xpress describes as “a smoke-and-whiskey tenor with plenty of range and emotion\,” Erick brings an unguarded\, heartfelt honesty to his music\, driven by a raw intensity that hits you right in the chest. \nBorn and raised in small-town Tennessee\, Erick’s sound blends elements of folk\, rock\, country\, and soul into something distinctly his own. He writes about the shared joys and quiet struggles that connect us all\, exploring stories of love\, loss\, hope\, and heartbreak. His songs feel lived-in\, intimate\, and deeply human. As a result\, Erick’s music is blurring genre lines and resonating with listeners of all ages and backgrounds. \nWestWend is an Americana/country duo comprised of Jonathan Maness (guitar\, vocals) and Wendy Crowe (vocals). Established in 2011 in Knoxville\, Tennessee\, they perform and record new traditional country music. With Jonathan’s roots in bluegrass and Wendy’s roots stemming from the Delta blues\, classic country\, and Motown\, they have come together to create a sound all their own. \n  \nSupport for WDVX comes from ORNL Federal Credit Union!
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/summer-sessions-5-2-erick-baker-westwend/
LOCATION:Bissell Park\, 1401 Oak Ridge Turnpike\, Oak Ridge\, TN\, 37830\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,WDVX Featured Events
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SUMMARY:WDVX Summer Nights - 5/6 - Webb Wilder / The New Market Trainwrecks
DESCRIPTION:WDVX Summer Nights\nWednesday\, May 6\, 2026 | Doors 6:00 PM | Show 7:00 PM\nYee-Haw Brewing\, Knoxville\, TN\nFREE | All Ages \nWDVX is proud to present another night of free live music on the big stage at Yee-Haw Brewing for the 2026 Summer Nights concert series! \nHeadlining the evening is Webb Wilder & the Beatnecks\, a true roots rock original with nearly four decades in the public eye. Wilder has been described by Rolling Stone as someone who “flat out rocks\,” and by Time Out Chicago as “probably the best aural definition” of what a roots rocker truly sounds like. Inducted into the Mississippi Musicians’ Hall of Fame and one of the pioneers of what we now call Americana\, Webb Wilder is Roots Rock Royalty in every sense of the phrase. Opening the evening will be The New Market Trainwrecks\, a country and western band specializing in traditional honky-tonk music! \nThanks to our sponsors: Yee-Haw Brewing\, ORNL Federal Credit Union\, and Garza Law. \n 
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/wdvx-summer-nights-5-6-webb-wilder-the-new-market-trainwrecks/
LOCATION:Yee Haw Brewing Co\, 745 N Broadway\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37917\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Free Live Show,WDVX Featured Events,WDVX Summer Nights
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special – 5/7 — Kara Grainger / The Prickly Pair
DESCRIPTION:Kara Grainger is an Australian born Guitarist and singer/songwriter! \n \nThe Prickly Pair is an angsty Americana duo based in Nashville\, TN. It all began when Pennsylvania native\, Irene Greene\, reached out to Mason Summit to team up for a class assignment when they both were students at USC/Thornton School of Music—they were in the same class\, but had never met. Then came a bit later a romance when they became a couple. And then\, after pursuing separate musical paths\, deciding during the pandemic to see what they could do as a duo. After that it was a big jump\, moving from L.A. to Nashville. What started as a songwriting class exercise will soon become a marriage and a debut showcasing their “angsty Americana” approach\, The Prickly Pair EP.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-5-7-kara-grainger-the-prickly-pair/
LOCATION:Barley’s\,  200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Big Plate — 5/8 — Blue Mother Tupelo
DESCRIPTION:From the bluffs of Memphis to the mountains of east Tennessee\, through the Mississippi Delta & 21 years in Nashville\, Blue Mother Tupelo oozes a deep kind of blue southern soul & rootsy country rock sound that’s been described as truly Americana. The married songwriting & recording-artist duo of Ricky & Micol Davis known as Blue Mother Tupelo have been recognized for their natural way of playing off of each other’s voices & their live performances are soulfully raucous and tender. With 7 albums to their credit\, BMT songs & albums have charted #5 in Americana\, #2 Euro-Americana\, Top 40 U.S. Country. Blue Mother Tupelo was chosen as Music Artist of the Year 2022 by The Southland Music Line and has been honored by Broadcast Music Incorporated (BMI) among ten featured songwriters to perform on “The New Sounds Of Nashville” concert.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-big-plate-5-8-blue-mother-tupelo/
LOCATION:Barley’s\,  200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Free Live Show,The Big Plate
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SUMMARY:Andrew Marlin + Josh Oliver — Live at the Bijou — 5/13
DESCRIPTION:Get Tickets Here! \nAndrew Marlin & Josh Oliver (of Watchhouse) have been playing and touring together for over a decade in an array of configurations with countless different collaborators. For the first time\, they’re hitting the road to share their music as a duo. These special hometown shows will feature a mix of Andrew & Josh’s original songs\, alongside a number of covers and traditionals.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/andrew-marlin-josh-oliver-live-at-the-bijou-5-13/
LOCATION:Bijou Theatre\, 803 South Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,WDVX Supported Events
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special — 5/14 — Emily Elgin / Rigby Summer
DESCRIPTION:Oklahoma-born and Nashville-based\, Emily Elgin is a powerhouse country artist blending southern grit with soulful storytelling. A former American Idol contestant turned full-time touring musician\, Emily has built a loyal following through her raw authenticity and commanding live performances. \nHer recent singles — including Tuesday\, Should’ve Been Raining\, My Luck’s Run Out\, and Doc Holliday — have garnered over 300\,000 streams\, 100\,000 + followers across her social platforms\, has solidified her as one of country’s most exciting rising voices. In 2025\, Emily continues to tour nationwide with her band\, highlighted by an opening performance for ACM Award winners Tigirlily Gold and her monthly residency at Gray’s on Main in Franklin\, TN. With new music coming in 2026\, Emily Elgin is proving herself as an artist with staying power and a voice that demands to be heard. \n \n  \nRigby Summer weaves an Americana soundscape that reflects the road she’s traveled from her Kansas City jazz upbringing to the beach pop of her former home in southern California to the Red Dirt roots of her longtime home in Stillwater\, Oklahoma and the winds of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains\, where she’s toured extensively and is now making her second home. \nThe result is an eclectic cosmic Americana sound that often draws comparisons to Brandi Carlile and Lucinda Williams—a little modern\, a little old-fashioned\, always earnest. \nIn 2017\, after a five-year hiatus from performing music\, she founded the Monday @ Modella songwriter pop-up in Stillwater\, Oklahoma\, and the ALL MUSIC STARTS LOCAL initiative\, both of which have helped her carve a niche for herself in the Oklahoma scene and beyond. The result is a career built on collaboration and community\, learning from and edifying her fellow artists along the way. \nRigby Summer and the One Night Band marks a new chapter in the creative evolution of Americana artist Rigby Summer—a shift from her solo roots to a full-band sound that fuses modern folk-rock energy with the heart of her songwriting.  With guitarist\, producer\, and music director Eric Tate at the helm\, The One Night Band brings a new dynamic to her songs\, transforming them into something both intimate and electrifying. The result is a sound that’s modern yet timeless—a reflection of community\, collaboration\, and the courage to evolve.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-5-14-emily-elgin-rigby-summer/
LOCATION:Barley’s\,  200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Big Plate — 5/15 — Chicken Wire Empire
DESCRIPTION:Chicken Wire Empire is a Wisconsin-based bluegrass band known for their dynamic musicality\, thorough arrangements\, and true-to-life songwriting. They’ve been recognized worldwide for their top-tier performances and collaborations with dozens of artists from all corners of the bluegrass genre. Audiences can expect high-level musicality and substantive musical depth from each CWE show. The band continues to be acknowledged for their technical prowess and authentically original sound. Their sixth and latest album\, Growing Pains (June 2025) is a veritable culmination of the band’s growth through the past decade.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-big-plate-5-15-chicken-wire-empire/
LOCATION:Barley’s\,  200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Free Live Show,The Big Plate
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T220000
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SUMMARY:2026 Bloomin' BBQ Music & Food Festival
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the WDVX table and camper to shake and howdy with us! \nFREE ADMISSION | FREE CONCERTS \nFriday\, May 15\, 2026 | 5pm – 10pm \nSaturday\, May 16\, 2026 | 10am – 10pm \nLive music. Delicious food. Awesome fun. \nWhether you’re enjoying toe-tapping tunes\, devouring the nation’s best BBQ or simply enjoying the sights and sounds of one of the southeast’s top festivals\, Bloomin’ BBQ is a weekend of fun for the whole family. \nMore info here!
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/2026-bloomin-bbq-music-food-festival/
LOCATION:Historic Downtown Sevierville\, Sevierville\, TN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,WDVX Supported Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T150000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T182451Z
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SUMMARY:Children's Festival of Reading - Kidstuff Live - 5/16
DESCRIPTION:WDVX’s own Sarah Pirkle will be performing live at the 20th Children’s Festival of Reading at World’s Fair Park on Saturday\, May 16\, and we’re broadcasting Kidstuff live from the event from 10:00 to 11:00 AM!\n\n\n\nThis milestone celebration presented by Comcast runs from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM and features world-class authors\, illustrators\, musicians\, and storytellers\, plus arts and crafts\, food vendors\, science demos\, and the beloved Parade of Books. This year’s theme is dinosaurs\, with prehistoric pals from East Tennessee Dinosaur Adventure making an appearance.\n\n\n\nFree and open to the public at World’s Fair Park!
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/childrens-festival-of-reading-kidstuff-live-5-16/
LOCATION:World’s Fair Park\, 1060 World’s Fair Park Drive\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37916\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Free Live Show,WDVX Kidstuff Live
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T051934
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SUMMARY:Rooster Walk 16 — 5/21 thru 5/24
DESCRIPTION:Want to catch Rooster Walk Festival this May? We’re giving you the chance to win your way there! \nRegister for the WDVX Rooster Walk 2026 Giveaway at any of these four Knoxville locations through April 30: \n\nCentral Flats & Taps\nCool Beans\nSoKno Taco\nSevier Avenue Burgers\n\nOne winner from each location will receive a pair of single-day passes\, and one grand prize winner will receive a pair of four-day passes. Winners drawn May 1! \nRooster Walk 16 takes place May 21-24 in Martinsville\, VA\, featuring 45+ bands across six stages at Pop’s Farm. Good luck! \nFind Tickets Here! \n  \n\n\nMaking the most of a tragic situation\, that’s how Rooster Walk came about. \nThe Rooster Walk Music and Arts Festival was created in memory of two of our best childhood friends who passed away while still in their 20s: Edwin “the Rooster” Penn and Walker Shank. This festival celebrates life and the notion that you shouldn’t waste a moment of it. \nWhen Edwin died in a dirt-bike accident in November 2007\, and Walker passed from an undiagnosed heart issue while asleep in his apartment in December 2008\, close friends decided a music festival was a fitting way to pay tribute. Rooster Walk was created\, with the idea that proceeds from the festival go toward a college scholarship fund at their alma mater\, Martinsville High School. \nWe’re happy to report that the mission has been a great success. We’ve raised more than $378\,000 for local and regional charities\, with much of that going to the “Penn-Shank Memorial Scholarship Fund” for outstanding MHS seniors. \nRooster Walk is being embraced for its tourism and quality of life values\, playing a small but growing role in the area’s social fabric. … And we couldn’t be prouder.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/rooster-walk-16-5-21-thru-5-24/
LOCATION:Rooster Walk\, 675 HOBSON ROAD\, AXTON\, VA\, 24054\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T170000
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SUMMARY:Jammin' at Hippie Jacks - May 21-24\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:WDVX is partnering with Jammin’ at Hippie Jack’s to give away a pair of weekend passes to this year’s festival! To enter\, stop by Trailhead Beer at 1317 Island Home Ave\, Knoxville and register in person at the giveaway table. One entry per person. Winner will be chosen at random and announced on May 1st. \nJammin’ at Hippie Jack’s is the only family-friendly Americana Roots music and arts festival providing world class entertainment along with humanitarian outreach to the underserved populations of the Appalachians. \nThe Council of Americana Roots Music\, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization\, was founded in 2010 with a mutual benefit of cultural enrichment and community service. Our mission is to promote\, present\, and preserve Americana roots music\, while serving the under-served people of Appalachia with fairness\, dignity\, and compassion. \nProgramming originally included the production of a 16-episode annual public television series titled Jammin at Hippie Jack’s (JAHJ). This half-hour music series focused on preserving and showcasing original singer-songwriters representing historically significant forms of Americana grassroots music. The series was distributed nationally by the National Educational Telecommunications Association (NETA) to public television stations\, libraries\, and educational institutions. \nAdditional initiatives at that time included a regional radio program\, The Hippie Jack Radio Hour\, broadcast on WDVX in Knoxville and throughout East Tennessee and streamed worldwide at www.wdvx.com; a public engagement music festival held each May; and a series of benefit concerts held throughout the year. Proceeds from these programs supported outreach efforts for underserved populations in former coal-mining communities in rural Overton County\, Tennessee.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/jammin-at-hippie-jacks-may-21-24-2026/
LOCATION:Hippie Jacks\, 642 Shiloh Road\, Crawford\, 38554\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special — 5/21 — Mark Mojo Johnson / Randall Griggs
DESCRIPTION:Mark Mojo Johnson: the crossroads of blues\, folk\, and rock. \nA forever bluesy\, deeply human\, and unpolished troubadour in all the right ways. Songs that feel lived-in\, like a favorite pair of jeans or an old worn t-shirt you can’t seem to throw away. \n \nRandall Griggs\, singer/songwriter is featured as well!
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-5-21-mark-mojo-johnson-randall-griggs/
LOCATION:Barley’s\,  200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Big Plate — 5/22 — Dave Eggar
DESCRIPTION:Over the past two and a half decades\, Dave Eggar‘s earned rock star status in pop music world as first-call cellist and string arranger for superstars like Coldplay\, Evanescence\, John Legend\, Lewis Capaldi and Bebe Rexha and Foreigner. Yet for the multi-talented veteran musician\, the piano has always been the ultimate place of solace since his childhood days as a classical prodigy. \nIn his youth\, those keys were a sacred space where he found a home immersed in the lyrical glories of Chopin ballades and solo pieces by Satie\, Gabriel Faure and Toru Takemitsu. Throughout his career\, even as the four-time Grammy nominee has amassed hundreds of string credits\, the piano compositions on his solo albums – from his 1998 debut Serenity to his prodigious latest release Dragonfly – reveal a truer artistry that comes alive in a space where he connects with people more deeply and emotionally. \nCo-written and produced\, like Eggar’s 2021 album Awakening\, by drummer\, percussionist and songwriter Chuck Palmer\, Dragonfly is a thematically expansive yet musically intimate collection which\, true to the title’s mythological implications\, finds Eggar exploring the concepts of metamorphosis\, self-realization and the insight of clear vision. It’s all with an eye towards helping us meet the great challenges of a post pandemic world\, rise above the darkness and discover exciting new possibilities. \nWhile most of the pianist’s previous solo albums bear titles reflecting the healing music space (including 2002’s Angelic Embrace)\, the symbolism of the Dragonfly – brilliantly embodied by the colorful\, intricate cover illustration and artwork – made perfect sense as a reflection of a hopeful embrace of a new era. In essence\, it’s a tribute as well to Gomeo\, a Native American philosopher and fan of Eggar’s music who always called the artist “Dragonflyboy” in reference to the combination of courage and fragility he observed in Eggar. Eggar in turn dedicates the graceful\, reflective title track to Gomeo. \n“The pandemic and resulting lockdown freed us from our usual distractions and made us all stop and think about the meaning of our lives\,” says Eggar\, who is releasing Dragonfly in the wake of the two 2023 Grammy nominations earned for his work with clarinetist Tasha Warren on the album Ourself Behind Ourself\, Concealed\, featuring compositions by Paquito D’Rivera and Pascal Le Boeuf. “I look at these realizations and the re-entry into new phases of life as a metamorphosis\, much like the one a dragonfly undergoes from larva to adult. As we re-enter society\, it begs the question: How can we do better and find the beauty within ourselves? \n“On Awakening\,” he adds\, “the songs were vehicles for me to think through and solve issues related to that difficult time. With Dragonfly\, they’re about being more courageous and enlivening. Now that we’re moving into the next chapter of our existence\, how do we strike out in the world? On a personal level\, the darkness where the album begins and ends reflects my working through pain\, looking metaphorically over these past few years as I’ve experienced the transformation from a darkness into a place of light.” \nMuch of the darkness Eggar refers to is rooted in his sorrow over the loss of many special people in his life over the past year. In the album’s credits\, he dedicates Dragonfly to the aforementioned Gomeo as well as Andrew\, Mark and Ronnie. Losing so many in such a short span inspired him to think about his many vectors as a musician. Following the stark\, elegant “Prelude\,” he taps into “The Darkness\,” a graceful hypnotic piece with classical overtones (and the added heartrending texture of his cello harmony) for Andrew\, a close friend who took his own life. \nThe equally soulful\, haunting tune “Sorrow Returns” is for “Ronnie” – a nickname for Rosalyn Freundlich\, a therapist who transformed his lie at an early age\, helping him from his teens through his early 30s. This included the later period of a troubled childhood\, which ran from the highs of being a child prodigy playing the Metropolitan Opera and Carnegie Hall to running away from home. “Ronnie was more than a therapist for me\,” he says. “She was also a very powerful philosopher. Her passing had a significant impact on the recording of Dragonfly.” \nComplementing the gorgeous\, introspective piano pieces – which include “Embark\,” “Encircled\,” “Soliloquy” and “Shards of Light” – are the stately\, dramatic and hopeful “Lullaby of Kingston” (a piano rendition of the title track from his 2010 album Kingston Morning) and two tracks Eggar performs with Bristol Lightning\, the Americana quartet he formed during the quarantine period with talented bluegrass musicians he met and vibed with upon his pandemic-era move from NYC to Bristol\, TN. The group’s Blake Collins (mandolin) and Phil Faconti (guitar) appear with Eggar on the uniquely experimental\, atmosphere-rich\, mood swinging “Memories of New York” and are joined by singer Ashton Davison (providing ethereal wordless vocals) on the trippy and tension filled\, densely percussive classical/bluegrass fusion jam “Road Trip.” \nAt first\, Eggar thought these two Bristol Lightning tracks were too much of a departure from the piano-centric flow of the rest of Dragonfly – but ultimately he loved how everything worked together to capture where he’s coming from in a meditative space while expanding his repertoire\, taking risks and tackling new adventures in his life. “You can go on a road trip to explore new possibilities and also remember New York as it was and find new life there\,” he says. “These songs relate all the possibilities that await us after a long time of struggle. Through all the meditation\, we can find a time for action.” \nThough it is the closing track\, the piano piece “Onwards” flows like an unfinished folk song\, promising more magic to come. Ending with such simplicity harkens back to “Appalachian Spring\,” an enduring work by famed composer Aaron Copland\, who in his later years lived in Eggar’s hometown of Croton-on-Hudson NY and was Eggar’s piano teacher when he was six. It is also a way of acknowledging the pianist’s mellower but still quite vibrant life now in Appalachia\, considered by some to be the birthplace of country music. \nWhile Eggar’s fascinating history as a prodigy usually takes precedence in his official biographies\, it’s the way music helped the Julliard trained musician cop with the struggles of that childhood that tell the deeper story of his evolving genius. In addition to being in great demand with jazz and pop music royalty (Michael Brecker\, David Foster\, Taylor Swift\, Tony Bennett\, Andrea Bocelli and Esperanza Spalding\, among scores of others)\, he has collaborated with the New York City Ballet\, the Jose Limon Company\, Attack Theatre\, Pendulum Aerial Arts\, Shen Wei Dance\, San Francisco Ballet and Complexions Contemporary Ballet. \nEggar has also appeared as a featured soloist with the Thailand Philharmonic\, The Sydney Symphony\, the Melbourne Symphony\, the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and the New York Philharmonic. Over the past few years\, he has collaborated on live events with yoga artist Christiane Sabo\, which allowed him to explore the idea of how emotion and meditation work in tandem. \n“I like the way the music on Dragonfly isn’t just about processing sorrow and loss in a meditative space\, but also opens up a journey from there into once again embracing the world with courage and confidence\,” says Eggar. “I am grateful for the many years I have been with Domo Records\, whose leadership always believed in my unique voice as an artist\, even when I wasn’t sure of myself. With each album\, it’s been wonderfully gratifying to see a substantial increase in people listening. With this little seed planted so long ago\, we’ve built a beautiful world of possibilities.”
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-big-plate-5-22-dave-eggar/
LOCATION:Barley’s\,  200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Free Live Show,The Big Plate
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T130000
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special — 5/28 — Aaron McGlone / Shane Weisman
DESCRIPTION:Aaron McGlone is a Kentucky-born singer-songwriter whose music bridges the sacred and the honky-tonk\, delivering raw\, heartfelt Americana steeped in tradition. Raised in the pews of Lower Grassy Church of Christ\, Aaron’s musical journey began with gospel harmonies and the soulful storytelling of country music. Hailing from Lexington\, KY\, Aaron has become a fixture in the regional music scene\, performing across Kentucky and neighboring states. His original compositions\, such as “Angels in a Honky Tonk\,” showcase his ability to blend spiritual themes with the grit of everyday life\, resonating with audiences seeking authenticity in music. Aaron’s performances are characterized by his rich vocals and acoustic guitar work\, creating an intimate atmosphere that captivates listeners. Whether performing solo or collaborating with other artists\, he brings a depth of emotion and sincerity to the stage that reflects his roots and personal experiences. In addition to his live performances\, Aaron has been featured on platforms like Bourbon Trail Radio\, further expanding his reach and connecting with a broader audience. His dedication to his craft and his community has solidified his reputation as a genuine voice in the Americana and country music scenes. \n \n  \nSinger\, songwriter + multi-instrumentalist Shane Weisman returns with “The Optimist\,” a timeless\, rootsy new single arriving today. With its nostalgic 70s flair —equal parts Rod Stewart swagger and Tom Petty soul — the track delivers both sonic nostalgia and emotional depth\, serving as a key piece of his forthcoming concept album Better Luck Tomorrow\, out in early 2026 via Too Fine Records. \nNarratively\, “The Optimist” paints a cinematic portrait of a nameless man in New York City who calls himself “The Optimist.” From his apartment\, he tells the story of his two neighbors: Sonny\, a college dropout chasing a dream in the city\, and Slingshot Sue\, a faded one-hit Broadway star still grasping at the echoes of fame. Through his eyes\, the song becomes a mirror for resilience\, struggle\, and the quiet hope that carries us forward. \n“My record Better Luck Tomorrow is very much about self-discovery and rebuilding after everything falls apart\,” Weisman says. “But this song — told through The Optimist’s perspective — is that voice of reason we all need sometimes. I wrote it to remind myself that it’s all gonna be okay.” \nMusically\, “The Optimist” is a masterclass in understated grandeur — highlighted by an epic guitar solo in the bridge that locks perfectly in step with a wistful harmonica line\, creating a moment that feels both nostalgic and transcendent. It’s the kind of song that could have poured out of a smoke-filled studio in 1975 — raw\, real\, and crafted with care. \nThe single previews Weisman’s upcoming full-length project\, Better Luck Tomorrow — an album he produced entirely himself. Describing the record as “about everything falling apart — and what comes after\,” Weisman set out to create a body of work that honors the integrity of true album-making. \n“My goal is to give my audience an album that’s actually crafted by the artist\,” he goes on to say.. “I didn’t sit in a room with five people trying to screw in a lightbulb. I want to revive real albums created by real artists. Let’s be real — would we buy a Picasso if he said\, ‘Hey\, this is a painting I made with a few of my friends’? Absolutely not.” \nIn addition to his own work\, Weisman has produced for other artists – including Gabe Baker’s award-winning Twelve Out Of Ten – but Better Luck Tomorrow is the sound of him fully stepping into his own voice. Real\, poetic\, and unafraid\, it’s the kind of record built to resonate long after the last note fades.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-5-28-aaron-mcglone-shane-weisman/
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:20260529T130000
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Big Plate — 5/29 — Life Like Water
DESCRIPTION:Life Like Water is a multi-colored tapestry of sounds and influences. With a focus on hypnotic rhythms\, heartfelt lyrics\, and melodies that contain flavors of Appalachia\, Africa and the Middle East\, the music of this eclectic ensemble is sure to uplift and inspire.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-big-plate-5-29-life-like-water/
LOCATION:Barley’s\,  200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Free Live Show,The Big Plate
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T210000
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SUMMARY:Deep Well Farm Bluegrass Festival
DESCRIPTION:ENJOY A FULL DAY OF FAMILY FUN AT DEEP WELL FARM IN LENOIR CITY\, TENNESSEE! \nSATURDAY\, MAY 30\, 2026\n10:O0AM-9:00PM \nBRING A CHAIR AND SIT AWHILE… \nAdmission is $15 per person for ages 3 & up.\nADVANCE TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED ONLINE: CLICK HERE\nCASH ONLY at the ticket booth\n(the farm does not have internet service) \n10:00AM – FESTIVAL BEGINS CHILDREN’S PLAY AREAS WILL OPEN VENDOR MARKET AND CONCESSIONS WILL OPEN\n11:00AM – PORCH PICKERS BEGIN PERFORMING AT VARIOUS AREAS OF DEEP WELL FARM\n4:00PM – MAIN STAGE BANDS BEGIN\n9:00PM – FESTIVAL ENDS
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/deep-well-farm-bluegrass-festival/
LOCATION:Deep Well Farm\, 9567 U.S. 11 E\, Lenoir City\, 37772\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,WDVX Supported Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T130000
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special — 5/30 — Thin Lear
DESCRIPTION:Tell me angel of death / Do you understand yet? / I’m not the one who should’ve seen / I don’t believe in anything. Thin Lear\, begetter of elegant melancholia\, opens his sophomore album with a bridge falling and a brother’s death. What’s the reason for me seeing? / What’s the reason for anything? / Tell me angel\, if you will / Do you think of me still? This tossing of hands to the sky\, a dizzied surrender to the absurdity of existence\, drives every song that follows. \nMatt Longo grew up writing short stories; that narrative instinct pervades his music. He tends towards tragedies—some true\, some imagined\, and some stuck in between. “I’ve always gravitated to bizarre tales to access my own grief and pain\,” says Longo. From “The Mothman” event of 1960s West Virginia which inspired “Silver Bridge\,” to the “Mad Gasser” mass  hysteria of 1940s Illinois that backdrops “Mattoon\,” Longo collects peculiar lore and studies it for insights into humanity. He pairs odd plots with placating melodies\, his voice as pure and holy as a bell. The effect is uncanny—lyrics like a nightmare delivered through a lullaby. “I need something supernatural to wrestle with\, just to understand my own earthly troubles\,” he says. “I write to access a feeling and get past it.” Longo may summon the ghosts to dispel them\, but Thin Lear’s music remains vibrantly haunted\, full of eerie figures loping along\, human or otherwise\, hoping to heal. \nInfluenced on a fundamental level by the likes of David Bowie and Karen Dalton\, Longo builds a kind of sonic bridge between the two—his emotive folk pop aches and articulates from a strange\, starry place. Cultic\, mysterious\, magical. He recorded Many Disappeared with Matt Ross-Spang (Margo Price\, Jason Isbell\, John Prine) in Memphis with players including Ken Coomer (Wilco)\, Will Sexton (Alexa Rose)\, Rick Steff (Lucero)\, and Dave Smith (Al Green\, Kris Kristofferson\, Cat Power) among others. “These were guys I grew up listening to\,” Longo says. “It was an honor to be in the same room.” He sought out Ross-Spang specifically for the lively bigness he brings to any record. “Walking in there the first day\, people were emotional\, and I knew I was on the right track.” \nLongo’s grandfather passed away just before he began writing the album. “He was a loving but enigmatic kind of guy\,” Longo says. “The world felt less interesting after he left it.” Dreams followed—vivid interactions with his lost loved one every night. “I wondered if I was making it all up to make myself feel better.” He grapples with as much on “The Haunt\,” a gentle\, piano-driven track that wonders\, Have I gone crazy since you died? / ‘Cause my heart was almost breaking / From this world and all its taking / Is it only me alone and telling lies? Self-described as secular\, Longo follows his fascination with the otherworldly beyond the infrastructure of any religion. “Without it\, how do you begin to deal with the total weirdness that accompanies loss?” It’s an unpredictable investigation he leads throughout the album\, an observer as humble\, open\, and astonished as any. \nIn the same time period\, Longo and his partner were weighing the choice to have a child. “I felt like there was still so much I needed to fix about myself before I could have this thing I wanted\, a family.” He lamented his tendency to self-isolate\, his inclination toward loneliness. “How useful is this guy in the context of a family?” \nOn album standout “A Cherished Man\,” that loneliness manifests in three\, distinctly curious characters. Andy drinks himself into public humiliation on a nightly basis; Annie pokes strangers with pins on crowded urban buses; Charlie consumes gargantuan sums of corks\, stones\, and live animals for performance. It’s a work of masterful poetry\, and a poignant testament to the lengths humans will go in pursuit of connection. “I see myself in all of them\,” Longo confesses. “They’re looking for love\, they’re just not sure how to broker it.” With a delicate wail of despair—almost as though pricked—he sings: They say\, you’re only whole / You’re only true / Long as someone dreams of you / And if you’re just set up to fall / You find a way to feel at all. It’s heartrending and conciliatory at once; Longo goes to the freak show\, and sees only humans. \nLongo draws from the peculiar happenings of his own life too. “Witness” recounts one of his earliest childhood memories\, an unfortunate one. “My friend and I came across a dying cat on the road. My friend was nonchalant. I was utterly horrified.” The song rolls and bounces\, nearly jubilant\, percussively indifferent to death\, as life often is. There we stood\, two children at this summer tomb / Heard its final sputtered gasp as flowers bloomed. Longo says\, “The incident is still a touchpoint for me\, every time I come upon the same powerless feeling\, whether it be the loss of a loved one or the general anxiety that the veil between this world and the next is quite thin.” In his wise worldview\, everything is gossamer\, and so\, everything is precious. \nFor an album rich with human anguish\, Many Disappeared proves an unexpected salve. Moving through disaster\, loss\, depression\, and disillusionment\, Longo is awake to the hurt\, neither minimizing nor aggrandizing\, but addressing—and dressing—the wound. “The album isn’t just a reckoning with grief but a confrontation with the inevitable\,” he shares. A chilling endeavor he manages\, uncannily\, to make warm.
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