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The WDVX Big Plate - 6/27 - Wasted Major
2025-06-27 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Barley’s, 200 East Jackson Avenue, Knoxville, TN, 37915, United States
Wasted Major is a dynamic and genre-bending band that blends the classic sounds of 60s and 70s rock with a dose of 90s country and honky-tonk flair. Formed in Knoxville, TN, and now based in Nashville, the band plays over 200 shows annually across the United States and Europe. The band’s extensive touring has earned them some early recognition, including two (2) European tours and a nomination for International Band of the Year by the Austrian Country Music Federation.
Consisting of Tim Jones (Guitar/Vocals), Simon Heeran (Lead Guitar/Vocals), Richie Miller (Bass/Vocals), Connor Hatala (Lead Guitar/Vocals) and Andre Bucks (Keyboard/Vocals), Wasted Major stands apart with their multi-vocal lineup, allowing for an ever-changing live performance. Their tight harmonies and undeniable chemistry have earned them a loyal following, ranging from honky-tonk nights on Nashville’s iconic Lower Broadway to large stages across the southeastern U.S to European pubs and festivals.
The band is poised to release a fresh slate of music Come 2025 that combines their Southern rock roots with bold, innovative ideas. With a rich blend of influences and a passion for live performance, Wasted Major is gearing up to take their music in exciting new directions.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8q51vjY9M6g

The WDVX Blue Plate Special - 6/28 - Evie Andrus / The Bourbon Man
2025-06-28 12:00 - 13:00 | WDVX, 301 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN, 37902, United States
Evie Andrus has spent most of her adult life adding tasty licks to other people’s projects, adding just the right ingredient to make a piece of music sound its best. With the release of her first album under her own name, “Evie’s Great Adventure,” the fiddler/vocalist ready to deliver the main course.
The new album is flat-out feel-good music delivered with the same heart and soul that’s made Evie a popular performed all across the Southeast.
Maybe you caught her bands Barefoot Sanctuary or Buffalo Fiasco, or heard her backing up renowned cellist Dave Eggar, irreverent singer-songwriter Roger Alan Wade, or performing at the Big Ears Festival with improvisational great Lonnie Holley, or maybe you spotted her backing up Foreigner on a short tour. There’s also the possibility that you heard her music on the HBO series “The Outsider” or saw her appearance on “American Ninja Warrior.”
Born in Fargo, N.D. and raised in Minot, N.D., Evie began playing fiddle at six years old in her father’s band Crossroads, but she was already a stage veteran. She first performed on stage at the age of 3, blowing a train whistle, on one of her father’s songs.
When Evie was in the 4th grade, her father started a family band called Family Ties, which included her father on banjo and her brother Joe on bass. Mom ran sound for the group.
“Our thing was to wear funny ties,” says Evie. “My favorite was a rubber Swiss cheese tie … In the summer, we were out and about. We played a lot around North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota and Canada, Good Sam conventions and re-enactments, fur trade re-enactments.”
Who even knew there were “fur trade” re-enactments?
All through high school, Evie performed in bluegrass bands and her high school orchestra, but she didn’t have a lot in common with her classmates.
“I grew up in a very bluegrass-centric family,” she says. “Plus, we had no TV. My entertainment was listening to (vintage radio shows) ‘Sherlock Holmes,’ ‘Dragnet’ and ‘Inner Sanctum.’”
Evie later attended North Dakota State University, majoring in athletic training, and playing in a group called Ironwood and, later, Sisters of the North on the side. It was an encounter with East Tennessee bluegrass act Blue Moon Rising that made Evie decide to move to East Tennessee. She moved to Johnson City, Tenn., and landed a scholarship in the East Tennessee State University bluegrass program.
“My first fiddle teacher there was (former Bluegrass Boys’ fiddler) Tater Tate,” says Evie. “I couldn’t believe I was getting a scholarship to take lessons from Tater Tate!”
While in Johnson City she worked at the Acoustic Coffee House, working as a server and making music. She was a regular at late-night jam sessions and later became a favorite player to accompany singer-songwriters.
“It was a different approach to music than what I had done before,” says Evie. “It was kind of freeing in a way.”
After a graduation, Evie returned to North Dakota for few years before taking a music job in with the Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Show in Pigeon Forge, Tenn.
After a year and a half of dinner shows, Evie leaned into teaching and playing with a variety of bands and musicians and then founded Barefoot Sanctuary, which later became Buffalo Fiasco. A gig with Lonnie Holley at the Big Ears Festival led to Evie getting a call from HBO to be part of the limited series “The Outsider.”
“The scene at the festival with the fiddle tunes, that’s me!” says Evie. “I’m blurry in the background, but it was really awesome.”
As a side person, Evie says she’s always known where she fits.
“I call myself a Jell-O player,” says Evie. “There’s always room for Jell-O. It fills in all the cracks.”
With the release of “Evie’s Great Adventure,” though, she knows where she fits as well.
“I’m really excited to get my true musical voice out more,” says Evie. “In an odd way, it took the pandemic to make me take time to find my voice. Now I want to share my love of music and adventure. It’s not earth shattering. It’s something people can put on and just have a great afternoon.”

The Bourbon Man is a one man band from Belarus. Rised from the ash of WhiskeyJamBand The Bourbon Man plays his dirthy blues on cigar box guitar and bass drum, screaming vocals and other strange stuff.

The WDVX Blue Plate Special - 6/30 - Dan Gammon and Steve Horton
2025-06-30 12:00 - 13:00 | WDVX, 301 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN, 37902, United States
East Tennessee’s Own Dan Gammon and Steve Horton of the band Y’uns join us this day!

The WDVX Blue Plate Special - 7/2 - Pistol Creek Catch Of The Day
2025-07-02 12:00 - 13:00 | WDVX, 301 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN, 37902, United States
Pistol Creek Catch Of The Day bring us some guitar, fiddle, bass and vocals on the upbeat!

The WDVX Blue Plate Special - 7/3 - Carrie Morrison / Sleepy Eyed John’s Band
2025-07-03 12:00 - 13:00 | WDVX, 301 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN, 37902, United States
Carrie Morrison, a talented singer-songwriter based in Brevard, North Carolina, is celebrated for her heartfelt lyrics and melodic compositions that blend folk, pop, and Celtic influences. Known for her warm, expressive voice and intricate piano arrangements, Carrie has become a beloved figure in the Western North Carolina music scene. Her songs often explore themes of love, resilience, and the beauty of everyday life, drawing listeners into her deeply personal narratives. With several albums and EPs to her name, Carrie has performed at prominent venues and events across the region, captivating audiences with her authenticity and artistry. Her work reflects a profound connection to her Kentucky and Appalachian homes, infused with universal appeal. In addition to performing as a singer/songwriter/pianist, she is a keyboardist and vocalist in The Andrew Thelston Band, a rock/funk regional favorite.

Locally owned and operated by John & Alicia Alvis since 2010, Sleepy-Eyed John’s offers a variety of lessons in Music and Clogging.

The WDVX Big Plate - 7/4 - No Live Show
2025-07-04 12:00 - 13:00 | WDVX, 301 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN, 37902, United States
Have a wonderful Independance Day! There will be no live show today.

Tune in! Mic Harrison & the High Score world premiere for the new song “Dallas Sutton,”
2025-07-04 15:00 | Tune In
Be sure to tune in to WDVX’s “Local Three at 3” this Friday, July 4th for a firecracker of a new single release by East Tennessee’s Own, Mic Harrison and the High Score! It’s the world premiere for the song “Dallas Sutton,” the first single to drop from the upcoming new LP ‘Peach Blossom Youth,’ which was produced by Eric “Roscoe” Ambel, and will be released later this fall! So, tune in July 4th at 3 p.m. for radio fireworks and the debut of the new Mic Harrison and the High Score single, and stay tuned for more info to come from your friends at WDVX!

The WDVX Blue Plate Special - 7/5 - MeMissJones
2025-07-05 12:00 - 13:00 | WDVX, 301 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN, 37902, United States
East Tennessee’s Own MeMissJones joins us this day!

The WDVX Blue Plate Special - 7/7 - Russell Walker
2025-07-07 12:00 - 13:00 | WDVX, 301 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN, 37902, United States
Russell Walker is a singer/songwriter Handyman/Painter based between TN and Chicago.

The WDVX Blue Plate Special - 7/8 - Kaine and KaeLeigh
2025-07-08 12:00 - 13:00 | WDVX, 301 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN, 37902, United States
East Tennessee’s Own Kaine and KaeLeigh join us for this days BPS!

The WDVX Blue Plate Special - 7/9 - Michael James / Blue Barry Faust
2025-07-09 12:00 - 13:00 | WDVX, 301 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN, 37902, United States
Michael James joins us today. You will remember him as the bass player for the blues band Tangled In Blues.
Also it’s East Tennessee’s Own Blue Barry Faust today as well.

WDVX Summer Nights - 7/9 - The Po Ramblin’ Boys
2025-07-09 19:00 | Yee Haw Brewing Co, 745 N Broadway, Knoxville, TN, 37917, United States
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 Brewing Company. The Po Ramblin’ Boys are our special musical guests Wednesday night July 9th at seven with your host Alex Leach.
At a time when most people feel constantly distracted by technology and barraged by the news, authenticity and straightforward honesty are paramount. There’s something about the music of The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys that cuts right through the noise of the world and speaks plainly to the soul. Formed ten years ago in the Smoky Mountains in 2014, The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys are at once exactly what you would expect and not at all what you would expect from a tattooed East Tennessee Bluegrass outfit. But they take pride in being ambassadors of their genre, and the group has brought their music from rural bluegrass festival stages to the rock clubs of Europe, with stunning results.

The WDVX Blue Plate Special - 7/10 - Dayes / Will Wesley & Florian Fox
2025-07-10 12:00 - 13:00 | WDVX, 301 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN, 37902, United States
Teaching the periodic table by day, crafting feel good indie folk songs by night. Patrick Morelli started the indie folk project known as “dayes” in 2022 in Boston, MA. dayes is inspired by Morelli’s love for alternative rock bands like Dispatch and Mt. Joy combined with his love for folk artists such as Caamp, The Lumineers, and Chadwick Stokes. The hope of this project is to remind the listeners that we’re all in this together. dayes debut album comes out this summer, June 2025. Thank you all for being here and supporting the music!

Grit has forever seeped from the pores of country rocker Will Wesley, a grit that has materialized as life has punched him from every angle, often forcing the kid from Louisiana to take his anger out on the strings of his beat-up guitar.
Born in the picturesque town of Baker, Louisiana, Wesley was born with a rebellious spirit. He never loved playing by the rules and didn’t particularly like the word ‘no.’. In fact, the word alone would drive him to do the exact opposite of what everyone wanted him to do.
He started sneaking into bars at the age of 15, often using his beard to fool everyone to think he belonged there. But once he stepped on stage with the beat-up guitar his dad inspired him to play, everyone went and ignored the fact that he legally wasn’t supposed to be there.
He was that good.
From the start, Wesley was drawn to the sorrowful sounds of the blues, and his natural talents within the genre began to speak loudly. Originally planting his boots into the dirt of the Baton Rouge blues scene, the musical rebel began touring behind the likes of legends such as Larry Garner, Tabby Thomas, and Grady Champion. At the same time, he began racking up the accolades, and won the New Orleans regional division of the International Blues Challenge not once…but twice.
Wesley also went and served as the Music Director for Grammy-winning Blues Artist Grady Champion for 5 years, and for a time, it was as if the road in which he would build a life on was being paved for him.
But at a time when Wesley should have felt his most content, he found himself at a crossroads, both personally and professionally. Being torn from every angle eventually resulted in Wesley falling into a dark depression that had him contemplating the unthinkable. But it was this pain that needed an outlet, an outlet that he eventually found most easily captured within the country music genre.
Because the fact was this – he was about much more than just blues.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=caiMQJaxjUE
Florian Fox is the “Swiss guy of the hour”. With his neo-traditional country style, Florian Fox (32) has played his way onto some of the most renowned festival and club stages and into the heart of the US music metropolis of Nashville in less than four years.
His new country-pop EP “True Love”, released on February 14, 2025, accompanies him on his “True Love Tour” alongside U.S. artist Drake Milligan. Florian will kicked off the year with his single “Home” published on January 24, 2025.
Florian Fox is 2024 Texas Sounds International Country Music Award “Entertainer of the Year” and a voting member of the Country Music Association (CMA) in Nashville TN. He has been nominated for the prestigious Swiss cultural award “Prix Walo” in the category Country on May 24, 2025 (live broadcast on national television SRF 1 starting at 8.00 pm CET).

The WDVX Big Plate – 7/11 – Knoxville Dub Allstars
2025-07-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Barley’s, 200 East Jackson Avenue, Knoxville, TN, 37915, United States
Knoxville Dub Allstars bring roots rock reggae, dub, and rocksteady!

Kidstuff Live - 7/12 - Sarah Pirkle
2025-07-12 10:00 - 11:00 | WDVX, 301 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN, 37902, United States
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.

The WDVX Blue Plate Special - 7/12 - Kukuly and the Fuego
2025-07-12 12:00 - 13:00 | WDVX, 301 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN, 37902, United States
Kukuly and the Fuego plays 30’s & 40’s period swing, gypsy jazz, boleros and more! Doing jazz with no borders since 2013.

The WDVX Blue Plate Special - 7/14 - Mark Buerschaper / Roy Saunders
2025-07-14 12:00 - 13:00 | WDVX, 301 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN, 37902, United States
Roy Saunders is an acoustic guitarist and vocalist striving to provide music to the great state of Georgia, one ear at a time.

Since Aug. 2020, Mark Buerschaper has begun releasing the singles from his album, “One Year B.C.” While all of the material was written during the stages of the Covid era, Mark likes to say that 1 and 1/2 songs are only about Covid. The album features the full gamut of his style which runs from introspective folk to novelty and alternative indie genres. Much of the commentary is about perceived social norms.

The WDVX Blue Plate Special - 7/15 - Great Aunt
2025-07-15 12:00 - 13:00 | WDVX, 301 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN, 37902, United States
Great Aunt is a genre-bending folk duo from Australia, known for their soaring harmonies, dynamic instrumentation, and heart-felt live performances. Winners of the 2024 Folk Alliance Australia Duo of the Year, Great Aunt—comprising Megan Bird (mandolin, resonator, acoustic guitar, vocals) and Chelsea Allen (double bass, vocals, percussion)—craft music that is rooted in folk, bluegrass, and roots traditions, yet refreshingly shaped by their diverse backgrounds in punk, jazz, soul, and rock.
With foot-stomping rhythm, bombastic bass drum, and richly textured harmonies, their sound is instantly recognisable and wholly original. Great Aunt write music from the heart: “a personal and shared revival” — joyfully, tenderly, and often with a sly wink.
Their work has drawn comparisons to the anti-folk and indie scenes for its “lyrical wit and rhythmic dexterity” (Adeem the Artist), while The Bluegrass Situation (USA) calls them “an Australian duo you need to know,” praising their “impressive log of tours, festival shows, and releases.” Wax Vinyl Records (UK) describes their latest single “What’s A Girl To Do Now?” as “poignant and empowering… a message of frustration and resilience, addressing societal norms and expectations placed upon women.”
The duo has performed at some of Australia’s most beloved festivals—including Woodford Folk Festival, Blue Mountains Music Festival, Yackandandah Folk Festival, and Deni Ute Muster—and completed three tours of the United States, earning fans and accolades along the way. They’ve shared stages with a broad spectrum of artists such as Adeem the Artist (US), Joe Crookston (US), Vika & Linda Bull (AUS), The Weeping Willows (AUS), Paisley Fields (USA), Mary Flower (USA), and Kerryn Fields (NZ), among others.
In 2024, Great Aunt released two acclaimed singles—“Freeburgh” and “What’s A Girl To Do Now?”, the latter spending multiple weeks atop the Australian AMRAP Regional Radio chart. These releases mark the lead-up to the duo’s highly anticipated debut full-length album, It’s All Downhill From Here, due out in mid-2025.
They return to North America in July 2025 for their fourth U.S. tour, with upcoming performances at Ossipee Valley Music Festival in Maine and the renowned Red Ants Pants Music Festival in Montana—two of the country’s most beloved celebrations of roots music and community. The tour coincides with the release of their latest single, “The Little Things”, to be released July 9 2025.
Equal parts celebration and reclamation, Great Aunt’s music is a testament to the power of harmony—musical and emotional. Their music is a joyful and gutsy revival, delivered with warmth, wit, and undeniable soul.

The WDVX Blue Plate Special - 7/16 - Lily Unless and The If Onlys
2025-07-16 12:00 - 13:00 | WDVX, 301 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN, 37902, United States
Lily Unless and The If Onlys are a four piece playing original bangers for your dancing feet in a country/rockabilly/early rock&roll style way down yonder in New Orleans.

The WDVX Blue Plate Special - 7/17 - Elonzo Wesley
2025-07-17 12:00 - 13:00 | WDVX, 301 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN, 37902, United States
Elonzo Wesley began in 2015, brainchild of singer songwriter Jeremy Davis. Beginning as a solo artist, but also now performing as a string band, Elonzo Wesley has released two EP’s (To Be True, This Ain’t No Country Song) , a live album (Live at the Evening Muse), and two full length albums. Most recently, releasing 2019’s Songs To No One, on the heels of multiple national tours.
Growing up in South Carolina, the son of a farmer, Davis spent his childhood in the woods and fields of the lowcountry. That plainness, that closeness to the land, that Americana shines though in the simple beauty of the music that Elonzo Wesley creates. As Joni Deutsch of NPR put it, “a beautifully poignant dance of Appalachian strings and soul.”
Carrying his father’s name as a moniker and guide, Elonzo Wesley, at it’s best is; the musical truth of the moment, combined with the beauty of what has passed.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHdJK_FJfRA

The WDVX Big Plate - 7/18 - Thor and The Reigns
2025-07-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Barley’s, 200 East Jackson Avenue, Knoxville, TN, 37915, United States
Thor and The Reigns is an eclectic rock band playing a dynamic mix of original & cover music of all genres. They are tighter than a mosquito’s suck hole and bring their own twist on popular songs. Thor has played over 2000 shows regionally.

The WDVX Blue Plate Special - 7/19 - The Will Kruger Band
2025-07-19 12:00 - 13:00 | WDVX, 301 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN, 37902, United States
Kruger shares a style that recalls many of his earliest folk music influences, among them, Peter, Paul and Mary, Simon & Garfunkel, Gordon Lightfoot, John Denver and James Taylor in particular.
He’s toured nationally, sharing his “Folk Legend’s Tribute Show” at house concerts, libraries, conservation events, coffee houses, corporate functions and larger auditoriums in addition to appearances at a number of Nashville venues.
Four of his songs were featured in the films, “God Where Are You” and “Grace Of The Father.” In addition, he played the part of Noel Paul Stookey in the nationally touring Las Vegas tribute group, “Peter Paul & Mary Alive,” for several years.
Kruger, who performs regularly in East Tennessee at The Smoky Mountain Brewery, The Listening Room Cafe, Calhoun’s, and The Abbey, said he’s been playing music over 50 years. “Music can convey emotion on so many levels,” he said. “Music does that for me. The songs that I write touch on love, relationships, and faith. If I can communicate those things with my audience and touch their hearts, then all the work that I do is well worth it. I have a saying: ‘Have I ever told you how much I love music?”‘
– Lee Zimmerman
The Daily Times

The WDVX Blue Plate Special – 7/21 – Noah Gabriel / Dyer Davis
2025-07-21 12:00 - 13:00 | WDVX, 301 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN, 37902, United States
Noah Gray is an American singer, songwriter, instrumentalist and producer. His music is characterized by confessional, personal songwriting conveyed through a chameleonic, genre-bending production style. From the 80’s synth pop of cut you off, to the ethereal folk found in flowers, to hip-hop and R&B influenced cuts like leavemealone and pressure, Noah utilizes music as a medium to convey a bigger story.
His debut album, fluorescent, was released on July 28th, 2023. Following a linear, fictional story, the self-written and produced album is a concept album based around the aesthetic of New York nightlife. Sonically, the album is a love letter to mid-2010’s alternative pop, similar to the stylings of Lorde, Halsey, the 1975, PVRIS, Hayley Kiyoko, Troye Sivan, Lana Del Rey, and more.

Dyer Davis is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist known for his electrifying performances and a sound deeply rooted in southern blues rock. Davis’ powerful debut album; “Dog Bites Back”, debuted at #6 in the Billboard Blues Charts and was praised by Downbeat Magazine who stated “Dyer Davis brings new immediacy to blues and blues-rock by singing as if he were probing a deep recess within him. His album jumps him to the front row of the most promising young up-and-comers.”

The WDVX Blue Plate Special – 7/22 – Naomi McMahan / Dybbuk
2025-07-22 12:00 - 13:00 | WDVX, 301 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN, 37902, United States
Naomi McMahan offers soulful Americana, Roots, Rock & Folk music from Maryville TN.

Dybbuk will bring psychedelic doom from Knoxville, TN.

The WDVX Blue Plate Special – 7/23 – Heavy Diamond Ring
2025-07-23 12:00 - 13:00 | WDVX, 301 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN, 37902, United States
Some things are just meant to last. When Sarah Anderson and Paul DeHaven met and began playing together in 2004, they had no idea just how deep the well of their musical partnership would prove to be. After the disbanding of indie-folk sweethearts Paper Bird, the duo founded Heavy Diamond Ring and never looked back. HDR is the culmination (thus far) of their signature sound, a fountain of open-hearted, folk-rock, steeped in vocal harmony and group synergy. Led by Anderson’s smooth-as-honey vocals and DeHaven’s rugged guitar chops, the band has been described as “open-road, long drive music”, having “a little bit of twang, and a whole lot of beef”, and their live show as “infectious and contagious”. The band is rounded out by veteran knockouts Blake Stepan (bass), Mike Lang (keys), and Orion Tate Ignelzi (drums). Their second full-length LP, “All Out of Angels”, out this fall, was produced by Ben Wysocki (the Fray) and Mark Anderson and features a duet with Nathaniel Rateliff. Out now on Cowboy Cowabunga Recordings.

The WDVX Blue Plate Special – 7/24 – Oak Hill Drifters
2025-07-24 12:00 - 13:00 | WDVX, 301 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN, 37902, United States
The love of early 20th century American roots music is very apparent with Oak Hill Drifters, who are based out of Orlando, Florida. Their music and performance echos the 1940’s – 1960’s paying homage to some of the great pioneers of that early American roots music.
​The band’s current iteration was formed in 2014 that includes Rachel Decker, Craig Roy, George Dimitrov and Tom Pearce whose collective resumes include work with The HoneyBees (Chicago), Nick Curran, Hindu Cowboys and Rocket-88 (Orlando). ​​Rachel Decker fronts the band with a vocal prowess that has drawn comparisons to the likes of Janis Martin and Patsy Cline.​
​In 2016, the band released its debut 11 song compilation, “Fly Off The Panhandle.” The band’s sophomore recording, “Lied To Me” was released in June 2018.
In late 2022, Oak Hill Drifters released a (5) song EP titled “The Iris Sessions” that was produced by Billy Chapin whose accolades include recordings with Edwin McCain, Sister Hazel and Don Henley. The release received critical acclaim both within the United States and abroad. The EP debuted at #26 on the Relix/jambands.com radio charts. The EP also climbed to #88 on the AMA Americana Albums chart and remained in the top 125 for multiple months in 2023.

The WDVX Big Plate – 7/25 – Ettore Buzzini
2025-07-25 12:00 - 13:00 | WDVX, 301 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN, 37902, United States
When you think about Bluegrass music, you don’t think about grand emotional and spiritual journeys that pierce your soul; yet that is exactly what Ettore Buzzini is creating with his innovative, classical-infused American bluegrass music.
To the casual listener, Ettore’s sound is simply hard-driving Bluegrass. But anyone who listens a little more closely will quickly notice that Ettore’s unique music intersects the iconic acoustic sounds of Americana, youthful energy and hard drive of pop-rock, and emotional journeys of classical romantic music. Imagine if Earl Scruggs, Led Zeppelin, and Chopin got together on stage: it might sound something like Ettore’s music.
Multi-award winning young Swiss-American songwriting and banjo prodigy Ettore has a decidedly GenAlpha take on traditional Bluegrass, rooted in tradition, but with a innovative, colorful playing style that is irresistibly distinct, and a songwriting style completely outside the mainstream. His unique, fresh style that appeals to non-bluegrass youth is a product of his roots on both sides. He was imbued with the classical tradition while living with his family in Italian-speaking Switzerland, as a toddler. At age 6, his Tennessee grandfather introduced him to Flatt & Scruggs, and he was hit by bluegrass like a lightning bolt. He begged his parents for a banjo for nearly 3 years until, at age 9, they relented. Ettore’s love for banjo expanded across the generational iterations of bluegrass. He devoured the traditional bluegrass classics, while also becoming enthralled by the power of classical music, inspired by his Swiss grandparents’ sacred choir. Ettore made a name for himself at youth competitions in the Blue Ridge Mountains with his prodigious banjo picking style as well as his mastery of flatpicking guitar. He then revealed a completely new level of artistry at just 11 years old, when he won the Kruger Brothers’ Young Songwriter’s Contest, with an original banjo and lyrical composition about the Norse mythology of Ragnarok. By age 14, he had released his first album, after being approached by legendary bluegrass record label Patuxent Records. He has performed with bluegrass legends Pete Wernick, Danny Paisley, Sideline and many others. He has performed at celebrated festivals such as Merlefest and FloydFest, PBS’s Woodsongs, and more. At age 16, competing against industry professionals, he won the prestigious Fresh Grass Competition with his original composition, “The Birth of Eros”, a banjo instrumental with a classical romantic theme of a lost soul’s hope of redemption and love.
Ettore’s star is soaring in the Folk-Americana-Bluegrass scene, where his unique, virtuosic Between his prodigious technical skill, unique lyrical themes and an infectious love of the music, he may just succeed in turning GenAlpha into GenBlue.

The WDVX Blue Plate Special – 7/26 – Grey DeLisle / The Close
2025-07-26 12:00 - 13:00 | WDVX, 301 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN, 37902, United States
Grey DeLisle is a Grammy – winning singer/ songwriter who is known as the most prolific voice actress in American animation history, having performed over 1500 cartoon voices since 1996. Grey is also a comedian who launched her first stand-up comedy special, “My First Comedy Special” which has received rave reviews.
Grey’s most iconic roles include “Vicky” from “The Fairly Odd Parents,” ‘Samantha “Sam” Manson’ from “Danny Phantom,” ‘Mandy’ from “The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy,” ‘Frankie Foster,” ‘Dutchess’ and ‘Goo’ from “Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends,” ‘Yumi Yoshimura’ from “Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi,” ‘Azula’ from “Avatar: The Last Airbender,” ‘Kimiko Tohomiko’ from “Xiaolin Showsown,” as well as ‘Lola,’ ‘Lana’ and ‘Lily Loud’ from the “Loud House” and ‘Prince Puppycorn’ from “Unikitty!.” She’s also been the voice of ‘Daphne Blake’ in “Scooby-Doo” cartoons since 2000.
Her film roles include ‘Grandma Sanchez’ in “The Book of Life,” ‘Arcee’ in Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen” and “Bumblebee” and ‘Setsu Oiwa’ in Studio Ghibli’s final film, “When Marnie Was There.”
Grey is a single mom to her 3 kids and she’s basically kicking ass.

The Close is Shannon Walker, Lori J Rowton and James McKinney, a collective of introspective lyricists known for their genre-blending melodies and stellar harmonies. Their music first gained attention with the release of their EP Hello Heart in 2019. Since then, they have been invited to listening room and concert series around the country for their harmonies and captivating live performances.​
The Close’s music is a fusion of various genres, including Country, Contemporary Folk/Rock and Americana, all infused with a commercial pop sensibility. This unique blend allows them to create a sound that is both familiar and fresh, appealing to a wide range of listeners.​
One of the defining characteristics of The Close is their ability to establish an intimate connection with their audience. Their live performances are not only dynamic but also deeply personal, creating a sense of closeness between the artists and the listeners. This musical connection evokes emotions and creates a profound impact on their audiences.​
The Close can be heard everywhere music is available. The Close tours the US playing listening rooms, concerts, house concerts and festivals and all sizes of venues both big and small. Their live shows have become known must-see events.

The WDVX Blue Plate Special – 7/28 – Nate Currin
2025-07-28 12:00 - 13:00 | WDVX, 301 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN, 37902, United States
With over 900 shows performed and more than 800,000 miles behind him, Nate Currin is a troubadour in the truest sense. Rooted in the red clay of North Georgia, his voice carries the grit and soul of the South, yet his songwriting is marked by an emotional authenticity that defies pretense. Over the years, Nate has shared stages with some of the industry’s biggest names, had his music featured on major television shows, and earned accolades along the way — yet he remains a storyteller at heart, chasing genuine human connection one song, one show, one listener at a time.
From sold-out clubs to listening rooms and even a four-year stretch living on the road in a motorhome, Nate has built his career on the back of hard miles and real moments. His dedication has earned him 5 International Music & Entertainment Awards — including multiple Songwriter of the Year honors—as well as nominations for Indie Music Awards and a Georgia Music Award.
Several of his albums have landed in the Top 20 on the iTunes / Apple charts, including The Madman and the Poet (2016). His 2019 release, Ashes & Earth, featured the fan-favorite track Oklahoma, which gained recognition after being featured in Showtime’s TV show Shameless.
Now, Nate is gearing up to release his 7th studio album, GHOST TOWN (pre-order the album now) in the summer of 2025, a record that weaves together themes of longing, ghosts of the past, and the beauty found in broken places. Produced by Matthew Odmark and Jon Poole, the album was recorded in both Nashville and Georgia, blending rich, organic instrumentation with the kind of raw storytelling that has defined Nate’s career. This new chapter promises to be one of his most compelling yet—another testament to a songwriter who isn’t afraid to dig deep, make mistakes, and bring back something true and inspiring.

The WDVX Blue Plate Special – 7/29 – Cory Chambers
2025-07-29 12:00 - 13:00 | WDVX, 301 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN, 37902, United States
Savannah music fans will recognize Cory Chambers from veteran bluegrass band, City Hotel. His mandolin playing and unique songwriting style helped grow City Hotel into a Low Country institution. The solo effort has Chambers donning an acoustic guitar and harmonica in the style of many luminous folk singers. Inspired by John Prine, Amy Winehouse, and all things between, Chambers brings endearing new songs to all music fans. Listen to the latest EP More Songs! wherever you stream music. Get out and go see him performing solo, and with bluegrass super group, Swamptooth.
