BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//East Tennessee's Own WDVX - ECPv6.15.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:East Tennessee's Own WDVX X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://wdvx.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for East Tennessee's Own WDVX REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T130000 DTSTAMP:20260902T084849 CREATED:20260813T180631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T180719Z UID:10082590-1787140800-1787144400@wdvx.com SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special — 8/19 — Teryn Dixon DESCRIPTION:Teryn Dixon: Singer-Songwriter in Knoxville\, Tennessee!Folk-Americana-R&B-Jazz-Blues URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-8-19-teryn-dixon/ LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Teryn-Dixon_WEBSITE.png ORGANIZER;CN="WDVX":MAILTO:info@wdvx.com GEO:35.966986;-83.9196391 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=WDVX 301 S. Gay Street Knoxville TN 37902 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=301 S. Gay Street:geo:-83.9196391,35.966986 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T210000 DTSTAMP:20260902T084849 CREATED:20260707T190039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T141835Z UID:10082536-1787166000-1787173200@wdvx.com SUMMARY:Tennessee Shines with The Montvales and Garrett Boys — Live at Bluetick Tavern — 8/19 DESCRIPTION:Tickets Here! \nTennessee Shines returns to Bluetick Tavern and Tap in downtown Maryville on Wednesday\, August 19 at 7:00 PM. This live concert and radio show features The Montvales and Garrett Boys. Doors open at 6:00 PM! All ages are welcome. \nBorn and raised in Knoxville\, TN\, Sally Buice and Molly Rochelson of The Montvales spent much of their formative years busking amidst the Elvis impersonators and musical saw players of the town’s Market Square\, honing their uniquely boisterous harmonies and perfecting the art of people-watching. Some fifteen years later\, the two are still at it-maintaining their study of the robust chaos of the commons as they tour the country playing their descriptive\, textured songs on the self-described “feral outskirts of country music.”  Their lyrics tackle everything from heartbreak to gentrification to abortion rights\, pulling audiences in alongside their well-worn harmonies and nearly telepathic musical connection.   \nIn 2020\, the Montvales recorded their first album Heartbreak Summer Camp in a living room. The stripped-down\, DIY folksongs span their young adulthood\, beginning in their teens and taking them through their mid 20s. Then\, seeking a more polished\, full-band sound\, the duo recorded their next album Born Strangers at Sean Sullivan’s Tractor Shed Studio in Goodlettsville\, TN\, recruiting Nashville stalwart Mike Eli LoPinto (guitarist for Chris Stapleton\, producer of Emily Nenni’s On the Ranch) to produce it.  The record garnered them a dedicated cult following and has been featured by outlets such as Holler\, American Songwriter\, Twangville\, and more.   \nThe Montvales have gone on to share the stage with bands like Willy Tea Taylor and the Fellership\, The Local Honeys\, James McMurtry\, and Mama’s Broke\, and have appeared at festivals such as Healing Appalachia and the Old Quarter Songwriter Festival.  In 2025 they signed with Free Dirt Records to release the single “Loud and Clear”\, with a hint at more new music to come.   \nEvery family has its own unique history\, a timeline fleshed out by memorable characters\, milestone events\, and the stories passed on through the decades that bind it all together. For the Garrett Boys\, a family trio from Overton County in east Tennessee\, their history just happens to lend itself to some excellent Appalachian folk music. \nMade up of brothers Stephen and Russell Garrett\, and Stephen’s son Carter\, the Garrett Boys are rooted\, both musically and physically\, in 500 hilly\, wooded acres that have had a magnetic pull over their family for generations. The men refer to it simply as “The Land\,” and it’s the setting for nearly every one of the 11 songs on It Runs Deep\, the trio’s debut album. \n“About 200 years ago\, some Garrett boys came from North Carolina and settled in that area\,” says Stephen\, who plays acoustic guitar and sings lead in the band. “Some old records say that they acquired land between Mill Creek and Mitchell Creek\, and that’s the property that Russell and I grew up on. Carter will be the ninth generation to live on it.” \nBut while the land is specific to the Garrett Boys\, the album the group wrote about it is universal. Produced by Ray Kennedy (Steve Earle\, Lucinda Williams)\, It Runs Deep contains elements of bluegrass\, folk\, and country\, but refuses to play it safe. It nods to their varied influences\, from Steve Earle and Rodney Crowell to Chris Knight and Hank Williams Jr. \nWith It Runs Deep\, the Garrett Boys memorialize those family stories — for themselves\, for their descendants\, and now for fans of classic American folk music. \n“Our music is about the importance and depth of family and community\,” Stephen says. “It’s a mix of what we have been versus what we can become\, and how we can take the good from all that and build a future.” \nSponsored by Corona and Tennessee Stone! URL:https://wdvx.com/event/tennessee-shines-with-the-montvales-and-the-garrett-boys-live-at-bluetick-tavern-8-19/ LOCATION:Bluetick Tavern and Tap\, 128 W Broadway Ave\, Maryville\, 37801\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Tennessee Shines,WDVX Featured Events,WDVX Supported Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/montvales_garrettboys_WEBSITE.png ORGANIZER;CN="WDVX":MAILTO:info@wdvx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T130000 DTSTAMP:20260902T084849 CREATED:20260813T181430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T181435Z UID:10082591-1787227200-1787230800@wdvx.com SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special — 8/20 — Becca Tremmel DESCRIPTION:Becca Tremmel: \n“So\, I was born in Hackensack\, NJ in 1994. I am the middle child of three.  My big sister is my role model and she currently studying fashion (and she’s sort of perfect)\, and my little brother is a newly engaged\, skiing obsessed hooligan who looks exactly like me. My family moved to Sundance\, UT when I was four. I went to the Sundance Mountain School and spent most of my time hiking Mount Timpanogos and learning about all about wildlife. We technically didn’t have a “math class” but please ask me anything about owls\, elk\, or mountain lions. I probably most definitely know the answer… unlike math. I spent hours and hours riding my horse\, Jazzie; hiking and skiing that mountain with my late\, great Bernese Mountain Dog\, Cassie. \nAnd then\, of course\, there was music at the crazy young age of five I began to create and memorize melodies and lyrics and started to understand song structure. My favorite singers were Hannah Montana and Avril Lavigne (naturally) but honestly my world was shook the moment I heard “Teardrops on my Guitar” by Taylor Swift. I was sold. I wanted to be a songwriter. \nI started taking drum lessons at  six and continued until I realized that writing and melodies were more my thing. I wanted to tell stories so I started learning how to play guitar\, taking voice lessons and writing in my journal.  At 15 I wrote my first song\, “Maybe.”  It was a song about a boy who broke my heart. Typical. \nWhen I was about 10 years old The Bluebird Cafe started visiting the Sundance Resort during the Summertime. I was absolutely wonderstruck by these legends who from a magical and must-be mythical place called\, Nashville. Also\, they were visiting MY mountain all the way out in Utah. The Bluebird inspired me to pursue my passion of writing songs and telling stories and I set my sights on Nashville.  Along the way I attended a summer clinic at the Berklee College of Music in Boston and was then accepted to the songwriting program and the voice program\, but I knew Nashville was my destination.  Now I am a graduate from Belmont University’s songwriting program in Nashville. I spent 2019 sailing around the world as a cruise ship musician which was WILD\, but I found my way back to Nashville. \nAfter returning from the 7 seas I decided to really pursue the whole artist thing. I started playing full band shows around Nash with my all female band !! I put out a couple of songs\, my first music video and I even started to develop my team. It’s been an amazing journey and yet I only feel like it’s the beginning. \nI hope to be here for a long\, long time. Nashville is the greatest town in the world.  I love playing at venues around town and can’t believe the insanely talented people I am meeting. \nWhen I am not singing and playing you can find me riding horses\, shooting arrows\, spelunking\, skiing\, rescuing wildlife\, having earnest conversations with my cats\, watching my talented friends play music around town or running a coffee shop.” URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-8-20-becca-tremmel/ LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Becca-Tremmel_WEBSITE-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="WDVX":MAILTO:info@wdvx.com GEO:35.966986;-83.9196391 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=WDVX 301 S. Gay Street Knoxville TN 37902 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=301 S. Gay Street:geo:-83.9196391,35.966986 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T130000 DTSTAMP:20260902T084849 CREATED:20260813T182221Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T182226Z UID:10082592-1787313600-1787317200@wdvx.com SUMMARY:The WDVX Big Plate — 8/21 — The Doghouse Shakers DESCRIPTION:The Doghouse Shakers: Jump\, Jive\, Boogie\, Bop\, and Blues. URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-big-plate-8-21-the-doghouse-shakers/ LOCATION:Barley’s\, 200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Free Live Show,The Big Plate ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Doghouse-Shakers_WEBSITE.png ORGANIZER;CN="WDVX":MAILTO:info@wdvx.com GEO:35.9708504;-83.9173131 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Barley’s 200 East Jackson Avenue Knoxville TN 37915 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=200 East Jackson Avenue:geo:-83.9173131,35.9708504 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T130000 DTSTAMP:20260902T084849 CREATED:20260813T183249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T183256Z UID:10082593-1787400000-1787403600@wdvx.com SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special — 8/22 — Mason Cole / Stefani Morton DESCRIPTION:Born and raised in Shelby\, North Carolina\, Mason Cole’s musical journey began at age eleven with a Christmas guitar and a head full of curiosity. He spent his early days glued to YouTube\, teaching himself the riffs that lit his imagination on fire. By twelve\, he’d enrolled in a junior high guitar class—mostly\, as he puts it\, “an excuse to play guitar during school hours.” Already ahead of the curve\, Mason quickly found himself drawn to something deeper: songwriting. \n“I grew up riding shotgun with my dad\, listening to Willie Nelson\, George Jones\, and Keith Whitley everywhere we went. Those were my heroes before I even knew what that meant. Later on\, I discovered Americana and Red Dirt—Jason Isbell\, Sturgill Simpson\, Tyler Childers—and it was like finding a new branch of the same family tree.” \nGrounded\, determined\, and unafraid of hard work\, Mason spends his days with Simmons Structural Movers\, helping his father relocate houses and mobile homes. That work ethic carried naturally into his music. At fifteen\, he began crafting his first project\, Lonesome Again\, recorded entirely in a makeshift “poor man’s studio” he and his father built from carpet padding and insulation behind their home. Mason recorded\, mixed\, and mastered all fifteen original tracks himself—a testament to his drive and resourcefulness. \n\n\nAs his career gained momentum\, Mason began sharing festival stages with artists he once looked up to from afar\, including Shenandoah\, Lainey Wilson\, Corey Smith\, and more. In 2023—during the final week of his high school career—he performed a 10-show residency at the MGM in Las Vegas\, a defining showcase that highlighted his fast-rising trajectory. Later that same year\, at just eighteen\, he signed his first record deal with Santa Anna/Sony Music\, marking a major milestone and solidifying his emergence as a standout voice in modern country and Americana. \nWith his band The Hellbenders\, Mason Cole steps into a louder\, more rock-driven chapter. The new album brings grit\, energy\, and a fresh edge while staying true to his roots. \n \nStefani Morton is a singer-songwriter\, visual artist\, actor\, and former educator from South Carolina. Now residing in Nashville\, Stefani is an active member of ASCAP\, NSAI\, ISSA and AMA. Her recent song releases\, ‘Hey Boy’ and ‘Man Crush\,’ were featured in the March/April 2024 issues of Lazie Indie Magazine. Stefani has also been featured in Canvas Rebel Magazine and Nashville Voyager. She was recently nominated for the Marquis 2024 Who’s Who Directory and has appeared in music videos for emerging pop/country artists Shaboozey and Dax. Following a near-fatal bout with sepsis in August 2023\, Stefani relocated to Nashville just eight weeks later. Despite overcoming significant health challenges\, including a year on crutches and canes\, she performed over 100 shows in Nashville in 2024. Stefani recently underwent successful hip replacement surgery at Vanderbilt\, where the infection had spread. She is fully recovered and enjoys creating art and calling Nashville home. Notably\, she is a distant cousin of Patsy Cline\, and her great-grandfather\, Bradley\, was a fiddler in the Buffalo Bill Cody Show. \nSince moving to Nashville\, Stefani has made notable accomplishments in the acting world. She has appeared in music videos with well-known entertainers such as Shaboozey and Dax. Her role as a widow in Dax’s Lonely Dirt Road Alonehas reached over 40 million views. \nShe has also been featured in films directed by Ricky Burkell\, including The Freak Off and Dating My Past\, now streaming on Prime Video\, Apple TV\, and YouTube. \nIn addition\, Stefani has worked in commercials for companies such as Bentley Pontoons and Brookdale Senior Living Community Centers\, among others. URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-8-22-mason-cole-stefani-morton/ LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/stefanimorton_WEBSITE.png ORGANIZER;CN="WDVX":MAILTO:info@wdvx.com GEO:35.966986;-83.9196391 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=WDVX 301 S. Gay Street Knoxville TN 37902 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=301 S. Gay Street:geo:-83.9196391,35.966986 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T190000 DTSTAMP:20260902T084849 CREATED:20260202T171130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T171759Z UID:10082399-1787511600-1787511600@wdvx.com SUMMARY:Tommy Emmanuel - Live at the Tennessee Theatre - 8/23 DESCRIPTION:Get Tickets Here! \nHailed as “one of the best acoustic guitarists in the world” by NPR’s World Cafe\, Tommy Emmanuel got his start at the age of six\, when he first began touring his native Australia with his family’s band. As a teenager\, he earned a reputation as a highly sought after sideman and session player\, and by his early twenties\, Emmanuel was playing on chart-topping hits and performing with acts like Air Supply and Men at Work. Inspired in part by his hero\, Chet Atkins (who would later become a friend\, mentor\, and collaborator)\, Emmanuel stepped out on his own as a solo artist in 1979\, releasing the first in a string of acclaimed instrumental albums that would make him an unlikely celebrity in his home country and beyond. URL:https://wdvx.com/event/tommy-emmanuel-live-at-the-tennessee-theatre-8-23/ LOCATION:Tennessee Theatre\, 604 S Gay St\, Knoxville\, 37902\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,WDVX Featured Events,WDVX Supported Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Static_SocialPhoto-InstagramPortrait_1080x1350_TommeyEmmanuel_2026_Regional_TennesseeTheatre_0823-Benny-Smith-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="WDVX":MAILTO:info@wdvx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260824T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260824T130000 DTSTAMP:20260902T084849 CREATED:20260813T184300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T184304Z UID:10082594-1787572800-1787576400@wdvx.com SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special — 8/24 — Dan Raza / Sam Mooney DESCRIPTION:PLUCKED while still a student to tour with Joan Armatrading\, and championed by Neil Young on his ‘Living With War’ website\, Dan Raza has spent the first chapter of his career weaving folk troubadour magic around the clubs and halls of the UK and Europe while quietly building a reputation as one of the UK’s best-kept musical secrets. \nWith two critically-acclaimed albums under his belt\, the singer-songwriter\, whose roots lie in folk\, Americana and lyrical pop balladry\, has won support along the way from some of the biggest names in folk music\, such as Rodney Crowell (“great voice and fine arranging sensibilities”)\, Tom Paxton (“killer songs”) and John McCutcheon (“one of my favourite discoveries of recent years”)\, and has long been tipped for wider mainstream recognition. \nNow with the release of his third LP –  Wayfarer – that could happen. While the core elements of his music remain rooted in the troubadour tradition\, the album’s eclectic mix of styles – ranging from soul\, folk\, blues\, country\, Tin Pan Alley\, and Britpop – betoken a wider appeal. With shades of Jackson Browne\, Bruce Springsteen\, Roy Orbison and Bill Withers\, Raza’s latest offering could well be the one to reach a mainstream audience. \n \n“My name is Sam Mooney. I’m a musician from Mississippi\, and I’m lucky enough to have the privilege of making music for you. \nFor as long as I can remember\, few things have brought me as much joy as music. Whether it’s going to a show\, playing piano\, or jamming to music in the car with friends\, I just love it. Naturally\, a life working in the music industry is the dream I decided to chase! \nOver the last several years\, I’ve spent most of my free time on the road playing shows. In that time\, I’ve been blessed with some amazing opportunities. I’ve gotten to open for and share the stage with some of my favorite bands and musicians\, record and release three projects\, and travel around the country performing. Most importantly\, however\, I’ve gotten make countless new friends on the journey. \nMy hope is to write music that will speak into your life. Music that will bring you joy. Music that will be a soundtrack to whatever lies ahead on your journey. My goal is to put on fun and exciting shows that will allow you to escape into a special musical experience and make great memories. Hopefully\, I’ll even get to meet you at a show sometime! \nThere’s so much more I could say\, but I’ll leave the conversation with you to be continued in person or on social media. My links can be found at the bottom of the page! \nThanks again for being here. It’s only because of you that I get to make music.” URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-8-24-dan-raza-sam-mooney/ LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Sam-Mooney_WEBSITE.png ORGANIZER;CN="WDVX":MAILTO:info@wdvx.com GEO:35.966986;-83.9196391 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=WDVX 301 S. Gay Street Knoxville TN 37902 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=301 S. Gay Street:geo:-83.9196391,35.966986 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T130000 DTSTAMP:20260902T084849 CREATED:20260813T191026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T191031Z UID:10082595-1787659200-1787662800@wdvx.com SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special — 8/25 — Cory Chambers / C&V Radio Hour DESCRIPTION: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. \n \nC&V Radio Hour will perform as well! URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-8-25-cory-chambers-cv-radio-hour/ LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/CVradiohour_WEBSITE.png ORGANIZER;CN="WDVX":MAILTO:info@wdvx.com GEO:35.966986;-83.9196391 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=WDVX 301 S. Gay Street Knoxville TN 37902 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=301 S. Gay Street:geo:-83.9196391,35.966986 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T130000 DTSTAMP:20260902T084849 CREATED:20260814T134454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T134505Z UID:10082597-1787745600-1787749200@wdvx.com SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special — 8/26 — Duck Ryan & Ryan Dunaway DESCRIPTION:Duck Ryan began playing bluegrass banjo in college when they joined the Pellissippi State Community College bluegrass program. Duck’s interest in various genres and styles comes through in their eclectic and thoughtful songwriting and energetic stage presence. Duck’s role within Blue Ridge Gathering includes songwriting\, banjo and guitar\, lead and harmony vocals and social media and community outreach. Outside of BRG Duck can be seen collaborating with other Knoxville musicians and artists creating a more vibrant and supportive community. \nRyan Dunaway is a multi instrumentalist and songwriter from Nashville\, TN. He is primarily a fiddle player and he enjoys learning and performing in various musical styles\, from old time and folk to jazz and avant garde. He is a mechanical engineer at Hologram Electronics in Knoxville\, TN. He also loves to ride and build bicycles. He is a founding member of Blind House. URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-8-26-duck-ryan-ryan-dunaway/ LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/duckryanryan-dunaway_WEBSITE.png ORGANIZER;CN="WDVX":MAILTO:info@wdvx.com GEO:35.966986;-83.9196391 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=WDVX 301 S. Gay Street Knoxville TN 37902 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=301 S. Gay Street:geo:-83.9196391,35.966986 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T130000 DTSTAMP:20260902T084849 CREATED:20260814T140153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T140159Z UID:10082598-1787832000-1787835600@wdvx.com SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special — 8/27 — Jennifer Alvarado / Maynard and the Musties DESCRIPTION:Jennifer Alvarado is redefining what it means to be a country artist in today’s music scene. With a sound that fuses the heartfelt storytelling of 90s country with the raw\, unfiltered honesty of alternative rock\, her music has been described as “Deana Carter meets Alanis Morissette.” But Jennifer isn’t just another artist blending genres—she’s a truth-teller\, a fighter\, and a voice for those who have ever felt out of place. Her songs are unflinchingly personal\, yet universally relatable\, tackling love\, loss\, trauma\, and redemption with a fearless honesty that sets her apart. \nBorn and raised in Hickory\, North Carolina\, Alvarado’s love for music was sparked at the age of four when her grandfather first placed a guitar in her hands. Growing up\, she found her voice singing in church and school performances\, but a devastating loss and relentless bullying in middle school silenced her for years. While others saw her talent\, she struggled with crippling performance anxiety\, choosing instead to write in secret. It wasn’t until her mid-teens\, when she picked up the guitar again and began leading worship\, that she slowly reclaimed her confidence. \nAlvarado’s path to music wasn’t a straight shot. Despite earning a music scholarship\, she ultimately pursued a degree in Political Science and Family Ministries\, preparing for a future in law and ministry. She worked as an Intellectual Property Paralegal\, led worship at two churches\, and taught guitar and ukulele on the side. But music never stopped calling. In 2020\, facing a crossroads\, she decided to take a chance — submitting her music to Indie Star Radio. The response was immediate and overwhelming\, leading to her being named Country Artist of the Year in 2021. From that moment\, there was no turning back. \nSince then\, Jennifer has become one of the most relentless independent artists in country music\, performing over 200 shows a year across the country. She’s played legendary venues like The Viper Room\, intimate clubs on the California coast\, and countless stages across NC\, TN\, GA\, VA\, SC\, CT\, KY\, and TX. Her goal? To play all 50 states and bring her music to international audiences. While she’s been told she’s “not redneck enough” for country music and “too old” to chase a dream\, she refuses to let the industry define her. Instead\, she writes and sings on her own terms\, creating music that resonates with those searching for something deeper than another whiskey-soaked party anthem. \nBeyond the music\, Jennifer is deeply passionate about using her platform to make a difference. She is actively involved in Celebrate Recovery\, prison ministry\, and organizations supporting women overcoming addiction and homelessness. She volunteers at various local recovery based ministries in North Carolina\, Tennessee Oncology in Nashville\, and Meals on Wheels.  Jennifer Alvarado is more than a musician — she is a storyteller\, an advocate\, and proof that resilience and faith can carve out a space where none seemed to exist. She isn’t chasing fame or fortune. She’s chasing meaning\, moments\, and the chance to remind others that their voice\, their dreams\, and their stories matter. \n \nMaynard and the Musties will perform as well! URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-8-27-jennifer-alvarado-maynard-and-the-musties/ LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Maynard-and-the-Musties_WEBSITE.png ORGANIZER;CN="WDVX":MAILTO:info@wdvx.com GEO:35.966986;-83.9196391 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=WDVX 301 S. Gay Street Knoxville TN 37902 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=301 S. Gay Street:geo:-83.9196391,35.966986 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T130000 DTSTAMP:20260902T084849 CREATED:20260814T140724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T130500Z UID:10082599-1787918400-1787922000@wdvx.com SUMMARY:The WDVX Big Plate — 8/28 — Lucky Perm DESCRIPTION:Lucky Perm will perform! URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-big-plate-8-28-lucky-perm/ LOCATION:Barley’s\, 200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Free Live Show,The Big Plate ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/10-8-Lucky-Perm-1200x675-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="WDVX":MAILTO:info@wdvx.com GEO:35.9708504;-83.9173131 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Barley’s 200 East Jackson Avenue Knoxville TN 37915 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=200 East Jackson Avenue:geo:-83.9173131,35.9708504 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T130000 DTSTAMP:20260902T084849 CREATED:20260814T142400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T182350Z UID:10082600-1788004800-1788008400@wdvx.com SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special — 8/29 — At The Jukebox DESCRIPTION:  \n“At The Jukebox” is a three-piece\, seasoned set of singer/songwriters from East Tennessee\, on a mission to serve up memory lane walkin’\, front porch foot stompin’\, and Spirit filled cover and original songs to their audiences. They are known for their tight harmonies\, harmonica accompaniment and energetic performances laced with a dash of humor and a down-home vibe. They perform 50+ shows a year at senior living residences\, music venues\, special events\, house concerts and community functions. URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-8-29-at-the-jukebox/ LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/atthejukebox_WEBSITE.png ORGANIZER;CN="WDVX":MAILTO:info@wdvx.com GEO:35.966986;-83.9196391 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=WDVX 301 S. Gay Street Knoxville TN 37902 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=301 S. Gay Street:geo:-83.9196391,35.966986 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260831T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260831T130000 DTSTAMP:20260902T084849 CREATED:20260824T170531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T170534Z UID:10082604-1788177600-1788181200@wdvx.com SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special — 8/31 — Sarrenna / Jason Ellis DESCRIPTION:Sarrenna is a singer/songwriter based in Knoxville\, TN! \n \nLocals describe Jason Ellis as a passionate\, authentic performer with strong vocals and compelling storytelling through his music. Known for his engaging live shows and grassroots appeal\, from intimate brewery gigs to his radio performances. URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-8-31-sarrenna-jason-ellis/ LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/JASONELLIS_WEBSITE.png ORGANIZER;CN="WDVX":MAILTO:info@wdvx.com GEO:35.966986;-83.9196391 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=WDVX 301 S. Gay Street Knoxville TN 37902 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=301 S. Gay Street:geo:-83.9196391,35.966986 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260901T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260901T130000 DTSTAMP:20260902T084849 CREATED:20260824T172957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T173010Z UID:10082605-1788264000-1788267600@wdvx.com SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special — 9/1 — James Margolis / Aaron Blake and Dave Eggar DESCRIPTION:James Margolis: Philadelphia-area native. A multi-instrumentalist and engineer/producer well-steeped in blues\, folk\, jazz\, soul\, hip-hop\, and neo-soul. A student of music in all its forms. \n \nAmerican tenor Aaron Blake is recognized for performances marked by vocal elegance\, dramatic presence\, and psychological depth\, captivating audiences on leading stages around the world. \nA Grammy-winning artist whose repertoire encompasses historic masterpieces and contemporary works\, Mr. Blake is widely admired for his commanding presence as the High Priest of Amon in Philip Glass’ Akhnaten\, as well as for his emotionally immediate interpretation of Michel in Martinů’s Julietta. Reviewers have praised his ability to bring vulnerability and intensity to this signature role\, which he has performed in Czech\, German\, and French. \nRegularly engaged by the Metropolitan Opera since his debut as Gastone in La traviata\, Mr. Blake maintains a longstanding artistic relationship with the company. His recent appearances there include Le Remendado in Carmen\, Don Basilio in Le Nozze di Figaro\, The Four Servants in Les Contes d’Hoffman\, and Don Ottavio in Don Giovanni\, among others. \nMr. Blake’s schedule has also included debuts with the Israeli Opera in L’elisir d’Amore andBritten’s War Requiem\, as well as performances with Cincinnati Opera (Don Giovanni\, Il Barbiere di Seviglia\, Fellow Travelers)\, Vancouver Opera (The Pearl Fishers)\, Komische Oper Berlin (Die Zauberflöte)\, and many other appearances in the U.S. and internationally. \nHis symphonic repertoire includes Handel’s Messiah\, Haydn’s The Creation and Serenade\, Puccini’s Messa di Gloria\, Mozart’s Requiem and Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony\, among other works. \nIn addition to his performance career\, Mr. Blake is a dedicated community advocate and champion of young voices. He serves as Artist in Residence at King University in Bristol\, Tennessee\, where he leads vocal arts masterclasses for regional students\, collaborates with area organizations\, and designs and produces community-focused events. \n  URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-9-1-james-margolis-aaron-blake-and-dave-eggar/ LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/AARON-BLAKE_WEBSITE.png ORGANIZER;CN="WDVX":MAILTO:info@wdvx.com GEO:35.966986;-83.9196391 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=WDVX 301 S. Gay Street Knoxville TN 37902 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=301 S. Gay Street:geo:-83.9196391,35.966986 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270502T170000 DTSTAMP:20260902T084849 CREATED:20260519T142316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T142454Z UID:10082479-1788336000-1809277200@wdvx.com SUMMARY:Clarence Brown Theatre 2026-2027 Season DESCRIPTION:Ticket Info Here! \nDial M for Murder September 2-20\, 2026 | Clarence Brown Theatre Jeffrey Hatcher’s electrifying adaptation of the classic thriller follows a meticulously plotted murder that begins to spin dangerously out of control. A breathless game of cat and mouse where the stakes are life and death. \nThe Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane October 1-18\, 2026 | The Lab Theatre A spellbinding adventure for all ages following a proud porcelain rabbit on an extraordinary journey that reveals the magic of love. Filled with theatrical enchantment and breathtaking tenderness. \nClyde’s October 28-November 15\, 2026 | The Jenny Boyd Theatre From two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage\, this Tony-nominated hit follows a group of formerly incarcerated cooks finding pride\, possibility\, and hope in a roadside sandwich shop. A funny\, soulful celebration of resilience. \nA Christmas Carol November 19-December 19\, 2026 | Clarence Brown Theatre Knoxville’s most cherished holiday tradition returns! A glowing celebration of the season filled with heart\, humor\, music\, and dazzling theatrical spectacle. \nAppropriate February 3-21\, 2027 | The Jenny Boyd Theatre This 2024 Tony Award-winning play follows the estranged Lafayette family as they gather to settle their late father’s estate\, only to uncover long-buried secrets that send the reunion into explosive chaos. \nIndoor Cats February 25-March 7\, 2027 | The Lab Theatre A fresh new comedy following a recently dumped filmmaker who escapes to her parents’ cabin and finds herself navigating art\, desire\, and uncertainty in wonderfully strange ways. \nWhat the Constitution Means to Me March 24-April 11\, 2027 | The Jenny Boyd Theatre This Tony-nominated Broadway hit blends storytelling\, history\, humor\, and live debate into a powerful exploration of rights\, citizenship\, and what the Constitution means to each of us today. \nShe Loves Me April 14-May 2\, 2027 | Clarence Brown Theatre A charming classic musical set in a perfume shop where two feuding coworkers unknowingly fall in love through a series of anonymous letters. Soaring melodies\, irresistible humor\, and old-world charm. URL:https://wdvx.com/event/clarence-brown-theatre-2026-2027-season/ LOCATION:Clarence Brown Theatre\, 1714 Andy Holt Ave\, Knoxville\, 37916\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,WDVX Supported Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Group-1393.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T130000 DTSTAMP:20260902T084849 CREATED:20260824T174443Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T174447Z UID:10082606-1788350400-1788354000@wdvx.com SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special — 9/2 — J. Dewveall / Patrick McCormic DESCRIPTION:Singer/Songwriter\, J. Dewveall\, is the defiant chaplain of Americana music. Obsessed with existential stuff\, he doesn’t just make music\, he sings practical theology in E-flat minor. His brand of comfort blues\, rock\, and alt-country soul provides a soundtrack to exploring life’s big questions\, rooted in human experience and emotion. \nDewveall is a native Texan\, from the Houston area\, but has called Nashville\, TN home since 2008\, and the American South has certainly given him a backdrop on which to build his musical philosophy. He pushes the boundaries of our comfort when tackling questions about faith\, beliefs\, and society\, delivering lyrics with the grit of bands like Drive-by Truckers\, but sung with honey on the tongue\, like Chris Stapleton. \n \nPatrick McCormic is a Franklin\, Tennessee–based songwriter whose music blends the storytelling soul of Americana with an arsenal of styles ranging from southern gothic to traditional country to 90s alternative. \nBorn in Louisiana and raised across California and Alabama\, Patrick’s cross‑country upbringing exposed him to a wide spectrum of musical traditions. Those early influences became the foundation of his writing: melody‑driven\, heartfelt\, and rooted in a strong sense of place. His songs often carry a nostalgic glow\, pairing modern sensibilities with the timeless feel of the artists who first inspired him. \nPatrick has been recognized as a “Writer to Watch” at the 2025 Muscle Shoals Songwriters Festival\, and he is a Sunday Night Writer at The Bluebird Café. Whether on stage or in the writing room\, he aims to create music that feels familiar yet fresh — songs that make people feel rooted in the scenes on display in his writing\, even on the first listen. URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-9-2-j-dewveall-patrick-mccormic/ LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/PatrickMcCormic_WEBSITE.png ORGANIZER;CN="WDVX":MAILTO:info@wdvx.com GEO:35.966986;-83.9196391 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=WDVX 301 S. Gay Street Knoxville TN 37902 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=301 S. Gay Street:geo:-83.9196391,35.966986 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260907T170000 DTSTAMP:20260902T084849 CREATED:20260806T184729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T141626Z UID:10082586-1788422400-1788800400@wdvx.com SUMMARY:Catoosa Music & Adventure Festival — 9/3 thru 9/7 DESCRIPTION:We’re giving away tickets! Stop by Central Flats & Taps\, Sevier Ave Burger Co\, or SoKno Taco through August 28 to enter for a chance to win a pair of VIP or Weekend Passes. We’ll also have another chance to win during the WDVX Celebration at Three Rivers Market on August 29. \nGet Tickets Here! \nWhat is the Catoosa Music & Adventure Festival? It’s a standout weekend of music and outdoor fun on Cumberland Plateau\, blending world class music with stunning scenery and real adventure far from the usual festival formula. Enjoy stunning performances and activities like sunrise yoga\, guided hikes\, kayaking\, and disc golf all in a stellar setting. Catoosa fest is family friendly but party ready. With the relaxed vibe of your favorite brewery or beer garden and your tent just steps away. No drive home required. URL:https://wdvx.com/event/catoosa-music-adventure-festival-9-3-thru-9-7/ LOCATION:Catoosa\, 216 Turnberry Dr\, Jamestown\, TN\, 38556\, United States CATEGORIES:WDVX Supported Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/catoosa_WEBSITE.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T130000 DTSTAMP:20260902T084849 CREATED:20260824T175726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T175731Z UID:10082607-1788436800-1788440400@wdvx.com SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special — 9/3 — Amy Speace / Crimson Calamity DESCRIPTION:Heralded by Rolling Stone\, The New York Times\, Billboard Magazine and NPR’s “Weekend Edition\,” singer/songwriter Amy Speace is one of contemporary folk music’s leading voices and widely considered one of the best songwriters in Folk and Americana. A classically-trained actress\, Amy was cutting her teeth in the NYC theater scene and playing songs in the folk clubs in the West Village when she was discovered by Judy Collins\, who signed her to her Wildflower Records label in 2005\, took her on the road as her opening act\, and recorded her song “Weight of the World.” Amy is the 2020 winner of the AMA UK’s International Song of the Year for her song “Me and the Ghost of Charlemagne.” “The Blue Rock Session\,” her 10th solo album\, was released in December 2025 and reached #1 immediately on the Folk Radio Charts\, as did her last three albums. “Blue Rock” is a truly solo acoustic project Amy recorded in 3 hours in Wimberley\, TX during a writer’s retreat  She has been featured on NPR’s “All Things Considered” and in a segment for “Marketplace.”  Craig Havighurst of Nashville’s WMOT radio calls her “Sublime and inimitable…Speace has been one of [Nashville’s] premiere folk artists of the last decade.”   Amy has played many festivals around the world\, including Rocky Mountain Folks Festival\, Philadelphia Folk Festival\, Glastonbury Music Festival\, legacy stages like The Grand Ole Opry and The Ryman Auditorium in Nashville and is a favorite of “Mountain Stage Radio.” \n A well-respected writer\, she’s had essays published in The New York Times\, No Depression\, Working Mother Magazine\, Salon.com and leads workshops in songwriting and performance. Her forthcoming debut collection of poetry\, The Cardinals\,  will be published by Red Hen Press on September 1\, 2026. In 2025 she published To The Performer: A Handbook for Singer-Songwriters. She holds an MFA in poetry from Spalding University. \n \nCrimson Calamity is a Nashville-based duo founded by Lauren Harding and Mallory Trunnell. With a shared passion for vivid storytelling and rich harmonies\, they’ve built a sound that blends Americana\, folk\, and sultry rock with an undercurrent of mystical. What began as a songwriting challenge quickly transformed into an undeniable creative force—one rooted in raw emotion\, authentic connection\, and an intuitive musical chemistry. \nTheir songs weave cinematic narratives with bold lyrics and layered instrumentation\, offering listeners an experience that feels both timeless and fresh. Known for their haunting vocal blend and dynamic live performances\, Crimson Calamity has carved out a distinct space in the modern folk-rock and Americana scenes. \nThe duo also hosted the music podcast The Liner Notes with Crimson Calamity\, where they shared candid conversations with fellow artists about craft and creativity. Now\, Harding and Trunnell are embarking on a new chapter. Their latest single\, Scorched Earth\, dropped November 14th\, 2025 along with their new EP\, IGNIS. URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-9-3-amy-speace-crimson-calamity/ LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/CrimsonCalamity_WEBSITE.png ORGANIZER;CN="WDVX":MAILTO:info@wdvx.com GEO:35.966986;-83.9196391 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=WDVX 301 S. Gay Street Knoxville TN 37902 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=301 S. Gay Street:geo:-83.9196391,35.966986 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T193000 DTSTAMP:20260902T084849 CREATED:20260731T172651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T172820Z UID:10082575-1788463800-1788463800@wdvx.com SUMMARY:Amy Speace with Special Guest Robinella DESCRIPTION:Tickets Here! \nAMY SPEACE – Nashville \nHeralded by Rolling Stone\, The New York Times\, Billboard Magazine and NPR’s “Weekend Edition\,” Amy Speace was discovered in 2005 by Judy Collins\, who signed her to her record label and released her debut “Songs For Bright Street” on her own Wildflower Records. Judy championed Amy early in her career\, taking her on the road with her and recording her song\, “The Weight of the World\,” calling it one of the best folk songs she’d heard in decades. Amy had been living and playing the NYC downtown coffeehouse scene\, having moved to NYC after Amherst College to study classical acting. In the mid-1990’s\, she co- founded Five Points Theater Company\, which produced works of unknown plays by voices out of the demographic of the lower east side\, introducing work by Hispanic and African American authors\, as well as new versions of Shakespeare’s plays recasting them in the voices of the immigrant experience. A classically-trained singer (she almost went to Eastman Conservatory\, but wanted to be a writer as well as a singer\, and didn’t want to commit to opera at the time) and a long time musician and poet\, she picked up a used guitar in a pawn shop on St. Mark’s Place and learned a few chords from the “boyfriend in a band.” After writing only a few songs\, she was invited to play a gig at The Bitter End by Kenny Gorka who’d heard her and compared her to Joan Baez. In 2009\, Amy relocated to Nashville after signing a record and management deal with Thirty Tigers and has since\, released 8 critically-acclaimed records\, most in collaboration with Grammy- nominated producer/songwriter Neilson Hubbard. “The Blue Rock Session\,” her 10 th solo album\, was released in December 2025 and reached #1 immediately on the Folk Radio Charts\, as did her previous three albums. She’s the 2020 winner of the AMA UK’s International Song of the Year for her song\, “Me and the Ghost of Charlemagne.” She has been featured on NPR’s “Weekend Edition” and in a segment for “Marketplace.” Craig Havighurst of Nashville’s WMOT radio calls her “Sublime and inimitable…Speace has been one of [Nashville’s] premiere folk artists of the last decade.” Amy has played many festivals around the world\, including Rocky Mountain Folks Festival\, Philadelphia Folk Festival\, Glastonbury Music Festival\, legacy stages like The Grand Ole Opry and The Ryman Auditorium in Nashville and is a favorite of “Mountain Stage Radio.” A well-respected writer\, she’s had essays published in The New York Times\, No Depression\, Working Mother Magazine\, Salon.com and leads workshops in songwriting and performance. Her forthcoming debut collection of poetry\, The Cardinals\, will be published by Red Hen Press on September 1\, 2026. In 2025 she published To The Performer: A Handbook for Singer-Songwriters. She holds an MFA in poetry from Spalding University. \n  \nSPECIAL GUEST: East Tennessee’s Favorite – Robin Ella Bailey \nRobinella’s ​career began with a sort of luck that rarely comes to most artists within their lifetime. What started out as a simple husband-and-wife duo fresh out of college quickly grew to a full-fledged band that blended Bluegrass\, Country and Jazz. The combination of Robinella’s honey-sweet vocals with violin\, mandolin\, bass\, drums and piano captivated audiences\, thus creating the ever popular Robinella & the CC Stringband.\nThey released their first album\, self-titled Robinella and The CC Stringband\, in 2000\, which quickly followed\, No Saint\, No Prize in 2001. Both were on the independent label Big Gulley Records. With a few simple twists of fate\, what followed was a whirlwind of rapid success – Columbia Records liked what they heard and signed Robinella in 2002. The label took seven songs from the band’s two prior albums and released them as the CD Blanket for My Soul and then released a full album in 2003\, Robinella and the CC Stringband. This led to a national tour including opening for such artists as Bob Dylan\, Willie Nelson\, Earl Scruggs\, Nickel Creek\, Robert Earl Keen\, Kasey Chambers\, Del McCoury and Rodney Crowell as well as an appearance on “Late Night with Conan O’Brien” and a music video on CMT for their hit single\, “Man Over”. She also performed on NPR’s “Mountain Stage\,” appeared on the Grand Ole Opry and performed on PBS’s “SoundStage.” In 2006\, Robinella was nominated for “Emerging Artist of the Year” at the Americana Music Awards and released her fourth album\, “Solace for the Lonely”\, on Dualtone Records in Nashville.\nBut then life\, as it has a tendency to do\, threw a few curveballs her way. She became a mom and a couple of years later\, she and her husband/musical partner split up with a new record almost completed. Exhausted and somewhat disillusioned with the industry and its promises\, it was time to regroup\, redefine and get back to her roots. So she returned to her home\, the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains\, and got back in touch with what she truly wanted – love\, family\, friendship\, music\, art\, truth.\nWith that comes her latest release\, “Fly Away Bird”\, her most mature work. However\, within the melancholy and touches of sadness there is not true despair. For such a voice — that dazzling\, warm\, bright-as-summer-sunshine soprano — to even communicate it would most likely defy certain laws of emotional physics. No\, instead\, this album\, beneath the disappointments\, she is brimming with optimism — with hope. You can feel it\, and even more important than that\, you believe — because she believes\, and because her music is so honest and so genuine and so forthright that you just can’t help but knowing that this is an artist who still finds life to be magical. URL:https://wdvx.com/event/amy-speace-with-special-guest-robinella/ LOCATION:THE OPEN CHORD STAGE\, 8426 KINSTON PIKE\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37919 CATEGORIES:Featured Events,WDVX Supported Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/amy-speace_WEBSITE.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260904T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260906T170000 DTSTAMP:20260902T084849 CREATED:20260424T165250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T165303Z UID:10082458-1788508800-1788714000@wdvx.com SUMMARY:Earl Scruggs Music Festival DESCRIPTION:Get Tickets Here! \nAt the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains\, just miles from Earl Scruggs’ Cleveland County birthplace\, the Earl Scruggs Music Festival is where the music comes home. Set across the rolling\, walkable grounds of Tryon International Equestrian Center\, this multi-day celebration honors the three-finger banjo innovator who changed American music forever—while inviting a new generation to pick\, play\, and push the sound forward. Presented in partnership with the Earl Scruggs Center and WNCW-FM\, the festival blends bluegrass\, Americana\, and roots into something both reverent and restless—just like Earl himself. \nIn just a few short years\, Scruggs Fest has become one of the most talked-about gatherings in roots music—named 2025 Event of the Year by the International Bluegrass Music Association and praised by The Bluegrass Situation for “raising the bar for bluegrass festivals.” From once-in-a-lifetime collaborations to headline sets by icons and boundary-breakers alike\, the stages echo with the far-reaching influence of a man whose style reshaped the banjo—and the soundtrack of America. As Rolling Stone declared\, “Banjo reigns supreme\,” and by weekend’s end—when voices rise together in “Will the Circle Be Unbroken”—you can feel it: this is more than a festival. It’s a reunion. A revival. A reminder. \nBut beyond the spotlight moments and star-studded sets\, what truly defines the Earl Scruggs Music Festival is its spirit. Campers swapping tunes at sunrise. Junior Appalachian Musician Students finding their footing onstage. Families dancing barefoot. Friends returning year after year\, saying\, “We wouldn’t miss this for anything.” It’s a place rooted in tradition but alive with possibility—where legends mingle with newcomers\, where workshops and jam sessions spark inspiration\, and where the banner’s promise rings true: The Music Is Coming Home. Whether you’re a lifelong picker or simply chasing that sound in your bones\, there’s a spot for you here. Welcome home. URL:https://wdvx.com/event/earl-scruggs-music-festival/ LOCATION:Tryon International Equestrian Center\, 25 International Blvd\, Mill Spring\, NC\, 28756\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Earl-Scruggs_website.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260904T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260904T130000 DTSTAMP:20260902T084849 CREATED:20260824T180309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T180316Z UID:10082608-1788523200-1788526800@wdvx.com SUMMARY:The WDVX Big Plate — 9/4 — Jay Clark DESCRIPTION:Although Jay Clark went to college for 11.5 years and has a PhD in wildlife ecology\, he somehow ended up striking a balance between careers in music & science.  Jay grew up in Winchester\, Tennessee\, near where the western escarpment of the Cumberland Plateau crosses from Tennessee into Alabama.  His dad was a Cumberland Presbyterian minister for 42 years.  His mom an English teacher.  Church played a huge roll in Jay’s upbringing.  It was in the church where Jay learned to sing & in the mountains where he felt closest to God.  Jay wrote his first song in 1990.  He didn’t know how to play guitar\, so he taught himself to play in order to put music to his first song.  That song was the first of many. \nJay has been a staple in the East Tennessee music scene for more than 20 years.  During his college years\, Jay not only trapped & conducted research on black bears in the Smokies\, but also played in a couple of different bluegrass bands\, most notably a brother-style duo with Keith Garrett (currently of The Boxcars) and later in a bluegrass band\, The Stringbeans\, with Robinella and Cruz Contreras (currently of The Black Lillies).  Since releasing his first record in 2004 (Pen to Paper)\, Jay has supplemented his career as a scientist with performing his songs across the Southeast & southern Appalachia.  Presently\, Jay plays a number of his shows with his band\, Jay Clark & the Tennessee Tree Beavers\, which features Greg Horne on lead guitar & Daniel Kimbro on upright bass.  Jay recently released his fifth recording\, Of Mountains & Heartbreak (2016).  He still uses the other side of his brain as an adjunct professor in the Biology Department at Maryville College.  Jay resides in the foothills of the Smokies on 31.5 acres in Rockford\, TN\, with his wife\, Stacy\, and their pack of rescue hounds. URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-big-plate-9-4-jay-clark/ LOCATION:Barley’s\, 200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Free Live Show,The Big Plate ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/JayClark_WEBSITE.png ORGANIZER;CN="WDVX":MAILTO:info@wdvx.com GEO:35.9708504;-83.9173131 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Barley’s 200 East Jackson Avenue Knoxville TN 37915 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=200 East Jackson Avenue:geo:-83.9173131,35.9708504 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260904T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260904T190000 DTSTAMP:20260902T084849 CREATED:20260824T134104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T134108Z UID:10082603-1788544800-1788548400@wdvx.com SUMMARY:First Friday Live — 9/4 — Handsome and the Humbles DESCRIPTION:Friday\, September 4 / 6:00 – 7:00 PMKnoxville Visitors Center\nFREE!\nJoin us for our next First Friday Live presenting Handsome and the Humbles! Our Maker this week will be Susanna Rouse with The Lettering Loft!\n\nBio:The best songs\, the thinking goes\, are the ones written from real-life experiences\, but those experiences sometimes exact a heavy toll.\nJosh Smith\, the singer and songwriter for Handsome and the Humbles\, knows that all too well. “Alt-Country\,” the new album by the Knoxville-based Americana outfit\, is built on a foundation of loss that knocked the gregarious and affable frontman to his knees … but in so doing\, gifted him with a record that smolders like the orange coals of a once mighty conflagration.\n“None of these songs are really about my dad\, but the sadness I experienced from his death\, as well as the loss of my marriage\, is pretty much the foundation of this album\,” Smith says.\nIt’s a profoundly intimate affair\, evolving from the skeletal framework of scribbled lyrics in the dead of night and rudimentary chords on an acoustic guitar. Upon those bones\, Smith and guitarist Josh Hutson began to bring the record to life in Hutson’s garage (affectionately nicknamed “The Ding Don Den”) using an iPhone interface to record everything but drum tracks on three songs.\n“I’d lay down an acoustic track\, he’d do electric\, then I’d do bass and vocals\, and we’d go back and do background vocals\,” Smith says. “They started sounding better than we anticipated\, so we just decided that since it’s so hard to get everyone together\, we’d just release what we have.”\nAlong the way\, they migrated to professional studios and recording spaces\, adding band members (guitarist Marcus Balanky\, former-and-sometimes-fill-in drummer Lauryl Brisson) and friends (drummer Kris “Tugboat” Killingsworth\, organist Matt Coker) to sculpt the tracks into a fully realized new record.\nThe finished creation is both warm and familiar and a startling departure\, made evident by the opening track “Be Around.” Ruminations on friendships during those dark times buoyed his spirits and inspired the shimmering ambiance that owes as much to the Flaming Lips as it does to any alt-country touchstones to which Handsome and the Humbles compare.\nAnd yet those touchstones remain … polished in ways that are a direct result of the musical intimacy shared between friends who first shared a stage together as teenagers. On “Now I Know\,” Hutson plays a guitar-slinging foil every bit as adept as Nels Cline to Smith’s Jeff Tweedy\, stomping through a swirling maelstrom of regret over the end of the latter’s marriage: “When everything means so much\, nothing means anything\,” he sings\, bone-tired weariness hanging on every syllable\, regret tinging every chord.\nThat regret lingers on “Nice Things” – “you’d think by now I’d be better than this” are the words of a man still coming to terms with a profoundly life-changing experience\, and once again Hutson’s fretwork serves as Smith’s North Star through the foggy remnants of remorse.\nHere’s the thing about “Alt-Country\,” though: Smith’s stories might burn like straight whiskey\, but the music is the sweet fire of bliss that follows. Whether it’s Brisson on sticks giving “Fades Away” a “D’yer Mak’er”-style groove or Coker coaxing “Exile”-era Stones juju on a song like “You Walked Away\,” there’s joy to be found in this collection\, if for nothing else than the simple fact that pain fades and the sun always rises.\nLight\, Smith has learned over time\, is always on the horizon\, somewhere in the distance\, guiding a path through the darkness. That’s a theme that Handsome and the Humbles have championed since the band came together around an EP titled “Hallelujah\, Alright\,” the capstone of which\, “Knoxville Lights\,” was a shambling rock ‘n’ roll homage to the cityscape as seen from a weary traveler crossing the mountains. Two full-length records followed — “Have Mercy” and “We’re All the Same\,” along with another EP (“400 Cigarettes”) a couple of years ago.\n“Alt-Country” is a continuation of the band’s journey to places “both frightening and stunning\,” as Smith croons on the new record’s final track\, “Returning to You.” And as that song fades\, he assures us: “When I’m alone\, my heart keeps returning to you.”\nIt seems natural to assume he’s talking about the loved ones he’s lost along the way\, but there are greater forces at work here\, made evident in the beauty carved from the granite face of pain:\nHe’s returning to the light\, and the fans and bandmates and opportunities that music has always provided\, and we are all the better for it. URL:https://wdvx.com/event/first-friday-live-9-4-handsome-and-the-humbles/ LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States CATEGORIES:First Friday Live,Free Live Show ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/handsomeandthehumbles_WEBSITE.png ORGANIZER;CN="WDVX":MAILTO:info@wdvx.com GEO:35.966986;-83.9196391 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=WDVX 301 S. Gay Street Knoxville TN 37902 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=301 S. Gay Street:geo:-83.9196391,35.966986 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T130000 DTSTAMP:20260902T084849 CREATED:20260824T181338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T181342Z UID:10082609-1788609600-1788613200@wdvx.com SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special — 9/5 — Joe DeVita / Benjamin Lamb DESCRIPTION:Joe DeVita was born in New York December 30\,1978. At the age of 16 he began playing guitar and hitchhiking throughout the United States. Joe is a graduate of the Musicians Institute\, and attended the New School. Since his self released album in 2005\, Joe’s music has been featured on BBC6 Radio\,\, Planet Weekly\, Skope Magazine. Life experiences\, growth\, reinvention\, as well as furthering his musical abilities as songwriter and multi-instrumentalist has remained one of the driving forces in DeVita’s work. From Hardcore Punk to Jazz\, Joe presents a wide cast of characters with very singular narratives\, attempting to introduce the listener to ideas from all walks of life. \n \n\n\nBenjamin Lamb a home grown native East Tennessean with an old soul and roots deeper than any holler. Singer\, songwriter keeps to his roots of ol’ Appalachian\, camp fire\, front porch picking\, southern Baptist story telling like you’ve never heard. Stories of LIFE! A life he’s lived with hard times\, good times and everything in between. A “have to listen to” artist guarantees listeners will relate to one or more stories of a life. A definite go to for some hollers from a holler!! While it’s hard to catch him action at the moment (besides TikTok) he’s currently a full time blue collar factory time puncher\, family farm hand\, homesteader\, husband and father. But with the support from his “southern belle” wife and children\, Benjamin Lamb’s music has been “racing like a forest fire” – Ginseng Grave URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-9-5-joe-devita-benjamin-lamb/ LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/BenjaminLamb_WEBSITE.png ORGANIZER;CN="WDVX":MAILTO:info@wdvx.com GEO:35.966986;-83.9196391 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=WDVX 301 S. Gay Street Knoxville TN 37902 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=301 S. Gay Street:geo:-83.9196391,35.966986 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T130000 DTSTAMP:20260902T084849 CREATED:20260828T152826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T152840Z UID:10082611-1788868800-1788872400@wdvx.com SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special — 9/8 — Mark Winters / Toria Richings DESCRIPTION:Texas-based rock singer-songwriter Mark Winters is many things; a witty poet\, passionate musician\, entrepreneur\, optimist\, family man\, and a bonafide rocket scientist. He first picked up a guitar to play a song for his wife on their anniversary. That’s when he discovered the joy of connecting with people through music. Mark combines music\, poetry\, a science background\, and love for his community to form his signature sound\, “rock with a positive vibe.” \nHis musical roots are in rock\, blues rock\, and pop\, and John Mayer\, Tom Petty\, and Jason Mraz are significant influences. “My music starts from a place of poetry and creative inspiration\, and I use my ‘rocket-scientist brain’ to find structures that help me explore that initial burst of inspiration and feeling – like writing haikus\, my favorite! My grandmother taught me to express myself through poetry and I’m thankful to her for setting me on this creative and expressive path.” \nMark has a degree in Aerospace\, Aeronautical\, and Astronautical Engineering\, and his math and science background guides his musical explorations. He likes taking complex things such as emotions and expressing them in a way that’s easy to understand. Balancing his right-brained creativity with his analytical left-brain is part of a life-long journey; music is one more place where he can explore this balance. \nSince his debut album “Slipstream” in 2019 he’s garnered numerous positive reviews\, has been placed on hundreds of playlists\, and racked up over a million streams worldwide. He’s poised to continue this success with his sophomore album\, “Boundary Layer.” Boundary Layer showcases the intersection of Mark’s scientific mind and his passion for positivity and good works. This album is a tribute to those who have helped Mark break out of life’s “normal” boundaries and pursue the person he was meant to be. His goal with this new record is to inspire others to break through barriers in their lives and to use emotional connections and energy to move in the direction they were meant to go. Scientifically\, a boundary layer is the place on an object in a moving fluid where things can either start moving or stand still. \nHe and his beloved wife have always had compassion for people in the world and believe it’s important to give back to your community. Mark enjoys mentoring entrepreneurs like himself\, and donates a lot of his time to philanthropic organizations throughout the Houston area. \nEach song on his first album is an emotional story about his life’s journey’s. Slipstream is the stream of air behind any moving object\, usually in the context of making the effort of moving behind someone easier for everyone\, like birds flying in a v-formation flock. This is the feeling Mark experienced while working with the incredible musicians and producers who helped create the album. “Musically\, the songs on SlipStream run the gamut from straight guitar-based classic rock to bluesier jams\, pop metal\, Beach Boys-type ballads\, and psychedelia. There’s even a mini-rap in one number.” – The Houston Press \n \n\n\n\nInspired by the raw honesty of Neil Young’s Harvest and the timeless voice of Joan Baez\, Toria Richings picked up a guitar at 11 and never put it down. What began as learning chords quickly became songwriting using music as a way to tell stories\, process emotion\, and connect with others. \nBorn in the north of England\, raised in the Cotswolds before making her home in Sydney\, Australia\, Toria honed her craft playing pubs and intimate rooms\, developing a signature storytelling style rooted in honesty and lived experience. A pivotal turning point came following the loss of her mother\, when a gifted studio session became a form of healing\, leading to her debut EP and the beginning of her journey as a country-roots artist. \nNow an award-winning Americana songwriter\, Toria has built a growing international presence\, showcasing at major industry events and forging deep creative ties within the Nashville community. Known for songs that balance resilience with vulnerability\, she writes music that feels both deeply personal and universally resonant. \nWith each release\, Toria invites listeners into stories shaped by heart\, grit\, and the belief that music has the power to carry us through life’s most meaningful moments. URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-9-8-mark-winters-toria-richings/ LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Toria-Richings_WEBSITE.png ORGANIZER;CN="WDVX":MAILTO:info@wdvx.com GEO:35.966986;-83.9196391 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=WDVX 301 S. Gay Street Knoxville TN 37902 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=301 S. Gay Street:geo:-83.9196391,35.966986 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T130000 DTSTAMP:20260902T084849 CREATED:20260828T153528Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T153533Z UID:10082612-1788955200-1788958800@wdvx.com SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special — 9/9 — Matt Axton & Badmoon DESCRIPTION:Matt Axton is a gifted singer/songwriter. Granted\, that’s a claim made by many artists that inhabit the world of Americana these days\, but in Matt’s case\, it’s more than a mere boast. The ability to make music is firmly infused in his genes\, courtesy of a family history that implanted that ability in him early on. \nWhile he modestly describes his sound as a “humble slice of Americana\,” it’s clear that it possesses so much more. With a style that encompasses country\, folk\, roots\, rock\, R&B\, and pure pop proficiency\, he defies easy categorization. With a rich reservoir of original tunes — over 300 in fact — and three well received albums (Blue Sky Rain\, Matthew C. Axton and Badmoon)\,  he’s established himself as a prolific and proficient singer\, songwriter and guitarist\, both on his own and at the helm of his various ensembles. \nEven a small sampling of his musical output proves the point. His “Blue Sky Rain” is both stirring and seductive\, an easy amble that belies  its description of the topsy turvy travails that accompany the entanglements of relationships. “Born of Chains” is flush with steadfast determination\, a rugged\, relentless bluesy-rocker that conveys clear conviction and a desire to overcome whatever obstacles are tossed in his way. On the other hand\, “Everything” is an homage to romance\, desire and faithfulness shared with some upbeat bluegrass banter. Here again\, Matt demonstrates his remarkable fluidity and a decidedly affable attitude. \nNotably\, he also keeps good company. Matt has recorded original material with Steve Ferrone (drummer for Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers) and Hal Cragin (bassist for Iggy Pop)\, and shared sessions at the legendary East West Studios in Hollywood where Tom Petty recorded much of his work. The songs include: “Last Search”\, a Southern rock-style anthem; “Born of Chains\,” which shares a  sparse and dark singer/songwriter vibe; the Americana style “What a Day”; the soulful strains of “Soul to Sell” and “The Big South”\, a blues groove reminiscent ZZ Top. \nHe has collaborated on projects such as “Abbey Road Reimaged – A Tribute to the Beatles” where Aaron Badgley of Spill Magazine called Axton’s cover of ‘Octopus’ Garden’ “pure genius.” \nAxton tours nationally playing large festivals and iconic institutions as well as opening up for acts like Midland\, Paul Cauthen\, Jim Lauderdale\, and Nikki Lane. The verve and versatility underscore the fact that Matt is a master of many motifs. \n“Matt’s powerful songwriting and vocals\, along with his natural rapport with the audience\, was the highlight of the 4th of July celebration where we hired him to play for the 3\,500 people at Donner Lake\,” said Ben Martin\, executive director of the Tahoe Truckee School of Music and Tahoe Music Professionals booking service. URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-9-9-matt-axton-badmoon/ LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/matt-axton_WEBSITE.png ORGANIZER;CN="WDVX":MAILTO:info@wdvx.com GEO:35.966986;-83.9196391 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=WDVX 301 S. Gay Street Knoxville TN 37902 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=301 S. Gay Street:geo:-83.9196391,35.966986 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T210000 DTSTAMP:20260902T084849 CREATED:20260422T201313Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T202641Z UID:10082451-1788980400-1788987600@wdvx.com SUMMARY:WDVX Summer Nights - 9/9 - The Jason Carter Band / The Asheville Mountain Boys DESCRIPTION:WDVX Summer Nights\nWednesday\, September 9\, 2026 | Doors 6:00 PM | Show 7:00 PM\nYee-Haw Brewing\, Knoxville\, TN\nFREE | All Ages \nWDVX is proud to present another night of free live music on the big stage at Yee-Haw Brewing for the 2026 Summer Nights concert series! \n  \nIn Lloyd\, Kentucky\, on U.S. 23\, there’s a sign on the Country Music Highway dedicated to renowned fiddler Jason Carter. It was placed there because of his other accomplishments—the Grammy awards\, the worldwide tours\, and the many other accolades he’s earned through his music. But for Carter\, joining the legendary names honored on that stretch of highway just might mean the most. “There’s a certain sound that’s up there that you just don’t hear anywhere else\,” he says. “I think that played a big part in how I sound today.” \nTrue to those Kentucky roots\, Carter continues to pour all he has back into bluegrass. For thirty years\, he has been the fiddle player for the Del McCoury Band—the most awarded group in bluegrass history. He’s won three Grammy awards\, including 2018’s “Best Bluegrass Album” with the Travelin’ McCourys\, of which he is a founding member. And he’s taken home five IBMAs for “Fiddle Player of the Year\,” a staggering number that isn’t quite so crazy once you realize just how many bluegrass greats have turned to Carter for collaboration. \nAs a fiddler\, Carter has been featured on albums by Steve Earle\, Ricky Skaggs\, Dierks Bentley\, Charlie Daniels\, Vince Gill\, Asleep at the Wheel\, and many more\, all in addition to his tireless touring and recording with Del as well as the Travelin’ McCourys. On Carter’s forthcoming solo album\, Lowdown Hoedown\, listeners may recognize instrumental contributions from such legends as Jerry Douglas or Sam Bush alongside vocals from young trailblazers like Sarah Jarosz or Billy Strings. This time\, though\, Carter is singing lead. \n  \nBy their name\, you know where they are from\, and by their sound\, you know what they are about. The Asheville Mountain Boys are on a mission to capture not just the style but the spirit of traditional bluegrass. Asheville\, NC has long been known for great music and its roots in bluegrass go back to the founding of the genre (Bill Monroe’s first broadcast performance as the Bluegrass Boys was at Asheville radio station WWNC in 1938) A group that firmly stakes its claim to the tradition of the music from the area\, The Asheville Mountain Boys spring onto the scene with a thought\, ”What happened to bluegrass?” It’s not a disparaging one that condemns current styles in the genre but rather asks\, “Why do we love this music in the first place” and answers with an approach that is true to the originators of the genre in the sense of both style and philosophy. Bluegrass is raw emotion\, excitement\, drive\, and authenticity. It is not sanitized or compromised but a reflection of the lives of those who play it. It’s storytelling that follows a throughline of tradition. \n  \nThanks to our sponsors: Yee-Haw Brewing\, ORNL Federal Credit Union\, and Garza Law. \n  URL:https://wdvx.com/event/wdvx-summer-nights-9-9-the-jason-carter-band-the-asheville-mountain-boys/ 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/JASON_ASHEVILLE-BOYS_WEBSITE.png ORGANIZER;CN="WDVX":MAILTO:info@wdvx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T130000 DTSTAMP:20260902T084849 CREATED:20260828T154002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T154111Z UID:10082613-1789041600-1789045200@wdvx.com SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special — 9/10 — Nathan Morgan DESCRIPTION:**This show will take place in Market Square! \nNathan Morgan: Carrying on the American music tradition of hard driving\, cranked up country/rock music! URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-9-10-nathan-morgan/ LOCATION:Market Square\, Market Square\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/nathan-morgan_WEBSITE.png ORGANIZER;CN="WDVX":MAILTO:info@wdvx.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T130000 DTSTAMP:20260902T084849 CREATED:20260828T155124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T155129Z UID:10082615-1789128000-1789131600@wdvx.com SUMMARY:The WDVX Big Plate — 9/11 — Scott Southworth & Honky Tonk Anonymous DESCRIPTION:“I write songs. I like pie. I play Larrivee Guitars. I really like pie.” – That’s his version of a bio…lazy jacknut! \nOriginally hailing from the great Pacific Northwest\, Flaming Tortuga Records Artist Scott is a multi-award winning Nashville based performing singer/songwriter\, a 4 time Top 30 charting recording artist in Europe and the creator/co-host of Radio/TV’s “The Music Row Show” and “Guerrilla Country”. \nAs a writer\, Scott Southworth has had over 90 Independent Cuts and was named Country Music People Magazine’s “Indie Songwriter of the Year for 2018”. \nSingles from his most recent four CD’s; “The Last Honky Tonk In Town”\, “Hey Hillbilly Singer”\, “These Old Bones” and “Comin’ Round To Honky Tonk Again” have seen chart success across Europe and radio play across the USA as well. He is a 5 time AWA nominee for Male Vocalist of the Year and Pure Country Album of the Year. March of 2019 Scott’s album “Hey Hillbilly Singer!” was awarded the “Pure Country Album of the Year” by the Academy of Western Artists and the “Horizon Award for Country Album” by the NACMAI (North American Country Music Association International). “The Last Honky Tonk In Town” recently earned the #13 slot in the “Top 25 Albums of the Decade” by Country Music People Magazine. Scott is a 2024 Josie Music Award winner in the Traditional Country Song of the Year category. \nScott’s new\, Hillbilly Trop Rock EP “Only Dead Fish Go With The Flow” drops on 6/28/2024. Scott is proud to be an endorsed Larrivee Guitar artist and an endorsed Schertler Pickups artist. \nHe performs regularly in Nashville at the Bluebird Cafe\, Douglas Corner and the Commodore Grille as well as house concerts and many songwriting festivals around the country and overseas\, recently headlining festivals in France\, Spain\, Norway\, Germany and New Zealand. \nScott has been a featured performer on RFD TV’s nationally televised “Penny Gilley Show”\, “Market Day Report”\, the nationally syndicated “Chico & B-Man” Television Show\, NBC’s “Today In Nashville” and has been a featured artist on WSM Radio’s “Coffee\, Country & Cody”\, “Nashville Today w/Devon O Day”\, “The Allnighter” with Marcia Campbell\, “Ernest Tubb’s Midnight Jamboree”\, Knoxville’s “The Writers Block”\, several performances on WDVX’s “Blue Plate Special” and “Tennessee Shines” as well as many other local TV and Radio programs across the US. \nHe has released 8 solo songwriting projects. “The Last Honky Tonk In Town” dropped August of 2016 to rave reviews across Europe and the UK! Country Music People Magazine named him their September 2016 “Honky Tonker Of The Month” and his songs “Whiskey Bottle” and “Whiskey In Heaven” were tied for the #1 spot on the UK’s “Kicking Cuts Chart” as compiled by CMP in September 2016! In late October\, his first official single “Whiskey Bottle” was released to European radio and in November debuted at #27 on the Irish Country Music charts\, made it up to #3 on the SwissTex charts as well as being picked up by several BBC UK presenters. \nScott kept the ball rolling\, releasing a new full length CD of all new\, original Traditional Country Music in May of 2018. “Hey Hillbilly Singer!” Has already received rave reviews and seen European radio chart success including CMP Magazine’s May “Honky Tonker of the Month” and topping their ‘Kickin’ Cuts Chart! SavingCountryMusic.com gives the CD 8/10 and says “If you don’t like Scott Southworth\, you don’t like Country Music!” and Robert K Oermann of MusicRow.com calls the title track “… a bawling\, honky-Tonk\, beer drinkin’ blazer. It doesn’t get more in-your-face Country than this.” \nIn July 2020\, Scott released his CD\, “These Old Bones”\, this time under the newly formed Indie Label Flaming Tortuga Records. The first single\, “Brown Liquor” topped the Indie Express Country Singles Chart for August and the album has already received rave reviews from several publications and websites including Saving Country Music.com and Country Music People Magazine…earning his 3rd consecutive “Honky Tonker of the Month Title and topping the CMP “Kickin’ Cuts” Chart! \nSeptember 2023 saw the release of his latest full-length CD project\, “Comin’ Round To Honky Tonk Again”\, featuring the duet w/Dallas Moore “Granny Used To Honky Tonk” and “Country No Matter What Country”\, a song that features 7 Indie artists from 7 different countries. Positive reviews are coming in from Indie Country publications/blogs such as Country Music People Magazine\, ION Indie Magazine and Country Music News International. \nScott is inducted into the Springfield High School Hall of Fame and the Academy of Local Musicians – Nashville Hall of Fame. URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-big-plate-9-11-scott-southworth-honky-tonk-anonymous/ LOCATION:Barley’s\, 200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Free Live Show,The Big Plate ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Scott-Southworth_WEBSITE.png ORGANIZER;CN="WDVX":MAILTO:info@wdvx.com GEO:35.9708504;-83.9173131 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Barley’s 200 East Jackson Avenue Knoxville TN 37915 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=200 East Jackson Avenue:geo:-83.9173131,35.9708504 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T210000 DTSTAMP:20260902T084849 CREATED:20260424T122211Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T204655Z UID:10082456-1789207200-1789246800@wdvx.com SUMMARY:Deep Well Farm Bluegrass Festival DESCRIPTION:*POSTPONED TO SEPTEMBER 12TH* \nENJOY A FULL DAY OF FAMILY FUN AT DEEP WELL FARM IN LENOIR CITY\, TENNESSEE! \nSATURDAY\, SEPTEMBER 12TH\, 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) 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/BLUEGRASS_MUSIC_FESTIVAL_WEBSITE.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T130000 DTSTAMP:20260902T084849 CREATED:20260828T155908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T155913Z UID:10082616-1789214400-1789218000@wdvx.com SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special — 9/12 — John Salaway / Little Things DESCRIPTION:John Salaway is a chart topping songwriter\, Nashville producer at historic RCA Studios & recording artist who was recently in consideration for a Grammy award for “Best American Roots Song”. Salaway has shared the stage with Peter Frampton\, Denny Laine\, Anderson East\, Charles Esten and many more. His recent album “Salvation” features musicians from Lynyrd Skynyrd\, The Foo Fighters\, Smashing Pumpkins\, Cage the Elephant and more! \n*Shared the stage or studio with: Peter Frampton\, Ben Folds\, Chip Esten\, Moon Taxi\, Anderson East\, Zach Williams\, The SteelDrivers\, The Zombies\, Denny Laine (Moody Blues/Paul McCartney & Wings)\, The Wild Feathers\, Geoff Emerick (Beatles studio engineer)\, Joey Molland (Badfinger)\, Gordon Kennedy (Garth Brooks band)\, Rami Jaffee (Foo Fighters)\, Peter Keys (Lynyrd Skynyrd)\, Lincoln Parish (Cage the Elephant)\, Katie Cole (Smashing Pumpkins)\, Troy Luccketta (Tesla)\, Steve Cropper\, Kenny Olsen (Kid Rock)\, Stuart Mathis (the Wallflowers) & many more! \n \nLittle Things band in Maryville Tennessee\, was formed by seasoned musicians to perform original and curated songs. 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