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SUMMARY:The WDVX Big Plate - 12/20 - The Young Fables
DESCRIPTION:The Young Fables (TYF) create music with classic storytelling weaved into Country music with pop sensibilities. East Tennessee (Maryville) natives\, Laurel Wright and Wes Lunsford are influenced by timeless treasures like Patsy Cline\, Bonnie Raitt\, Glen Campbell and Chet Atkins. The duo’s unique sound has resonated with audiences around the globe as live performances have become stages from which The Young Fables discuss themes and topics typically saved for the therapy couch. Strong advocates for mental health awareness\, The Young Fables are focused on helping to erase the stigmas surrounding the topic. Recognizing the duo’s advocacy\, the pair were honored with The Troy Gentry Compassion Award in 2021 for compassion\, commitment\, kindness and love. \nTheir whimsical yet unmistakable blend of Country and Pop has garnered praise from industry icons and tastemakers. Nine-time GRAMMY® Award winner Sheryl Crow once tweeted\, “Laurel’s as good as any country singer out there!” Their releases have earned them recognition\, including a spot on Rolling Stone’s “10 Best Country and Americana Songs of the Week.” They have also had the privilege of supporting artists such as Vince Gill\, Amy Grant\, and Rascal Flatts\, as well as being invited by multi-platinum songstress Shania Twain to participate in the CBS showcase celebration Real Country. Twain praised\, “Wes is a perfect partner for Laurel’s voice. I fell in love with these guys as genuine\, authentic talents.” Travis Tritt added\, “Our industry needs (TYF) right now!” In September of 2023\, the duo was honored as BMI & Texas Roadhouse’s Artists of the Month\, resulting in their music videos being showcased in locations across the United States. \nThe Young Fables continue to grow their team recently inking a publishing deal with BMG. In October 2024\, Wright and Lunsford will unveil their fourth studio album\, Short Stories\, alongside their feature documentary ‘The Fable of a Song’\, which clinched the Nashville Film Festival Audience Choice Award. “Each album we release serves as a journal entry for us\, and Short Stories represents the next chapter\,” Wright explains. “We feel fortunate to have a platform to share our music and are grateful that our story resonates with others\, aiding in their healing. That’s a reward unlike any other.”
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-big-plate-12-20-the-young-fables/
LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,The Big Plate
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special - 12/19 - Mike McGill Christmas Spectacular Preview
DESCRIPTION:East Tennessee’s Own Mike McGill joins us this day for a special Christmas Spectacular Preview!
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-12-19-mike-mcgill-christmas-spectacular-preview/
LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special - 12/18 - Jennifer & Stevie Jones / Dave Owens
DESCRIPTION:Dave Owens along with Jennifer & Stevie Jones will join us this day. \n  \n 
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-12-18-jennifer-stevie-jones/
LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special - 12/17 - Kimbro\, Kimbro and Hodges
DESCRIPTION:Kimbro\, Kimbro and Hodges will join us! \nDaniel Kimbro bio:\nI live in East Tennessee. I have two kids\, a whining\, braying hound dog\, and I have a wife who tolerates my making the pursuit of music my career and lifestyle. \nI play the bass\, mainly. I started out on the guitar\, but the first cover band I auditioned for said\, “we could use a bass player.” \nI grew up in places called Morristown and White Pine in East Tennessee. \nMy parents fed me on a steady diet of bass and crappie fishing\, The Stanley Brothers\, Van Halen\, Flatt & Scruggs\, W.A. Mozart\, The Police\, New Grass Revival\, Guy Clark\, and Townes Van Zandt\, among many others. Mom taught me the recorder and I played the trombone in the 5th grade. We had a family bluegrass band called “Mountain Soul” in which I played mostly guitar\, and then some bass. Dad drove us all over East Tennessee with our plywood bass strapped to the roof of our car. One time we drove into a parking garage and forgot it was up there. I stopped playing trombone in college and immediately got laid. Speaking of getting laid\, back to bluegrass… \nOur family band played only the finest backwoods general stores\, swap meets\, cake walks\, Civil War reenactments\, volunteer fire-halls\, tanning bed salons\, Cocke County family reunions (we crashed one just to meet a really good clawhammer banjoist)\, and one massively awkward Seventh Day Adventist church service…I wouldn’t trade the times on stage with my parents and brothers for anything in the world. I would trade some of the food though. \nI began my “formal” music education in 2001 at the University of Tennessee\, which is where I began studying the double bass. I went to school for way too many years and managed to graduate with a degree and a half in Strings Performance and Studio Music and Jazz\, though I’ll say I’ve learned more in the last 10 years than I did in the previous 25. I’m grateful to my college bass professor\, Rusty Holloway\, for the invaluable lessons he taught me about how to learn and perform music\, and how to be a team player. \nDuring college and after\, I’ve been fortunate to travel and play with many different groups all across the U.S. and Canada\, Northern Europe/Scandinavia\, and Japan. During a tour with the Lovell Sisters Band I had the privilege of playing in front of perennial Grammy award-winning resophonic guitarist Jerry Douglas\, and he asked me to join his band in 2013. I’m grateful to Jerry\, and thanks in no small part to him I’ve been fortunate enough to share the stage (or at least sit around and pick) with many of the folks I grew up listening to. \nIn March of 2017 I was asked to handle bass duties on the Transatlantic Sessions 2017 US Tour\, where I had the honor of subbing for bass great and personal hero Danny Thompson. During that tour I found myself accompanying Sir Aly Bain\, James Taylor\, Jerry Douglas\, Alison Krauss\, Rodney Crowell\, Mary Chapin Carpenter\, Roseanne Cash\, John Paul White\, Sarah Jarosz\, Aoife O’Donovan\, The Milk Carton Kids\, Declan O’Rourke\, Karen Matheson\, Maura O’Connell\, Joe Newberry\, Russ Barenburg\, John Doyle\, James Mackintosh\, John McCukser\, Michael McGoldrick\, and Donald Shaw. That was a whirlwind full of amazing music and lovely people. It is really fun to ask for more James Taylor in your monitor. \nIn 2014 or so I was introduced to Martin Harley by our mutual friend Sam Lewis. Martin and I hit it off and made a couple records\, and now I go to England and Canada a fair bit. There’s lots of rule following\, traffic cameras\, and boot/hat fashion advice flowing both ways (oft ignored).Sam\, Martin and I are currently working on a trio record. That’s right ladies. Trio. \nIn 2018 we in the Jerry Douglas Band were nominated for a Grammy award in the the “Best Contemporary Instrumental Record.” We lost. \nIn late 2018 I was asked to join the Flatt & Scruggs tribute band The Earls of Leicester. I said yes. \nIn early 2019 I was asked to once again step into Danny Thompson’s huge brogues and perform with the Transatlantic Sessions for the UK tour throughout Scotland\, England and Ireland\, alongside featured artists Tim O’brien\, Molly Tuttle\, Gretchen Peters\, Cara Dillon and Paul McKenna. Then we did it again in 2020\, right before Covid\, alongside Tommy Emmanuel\, Cahalen Morrison\, Sierra Hull\, Rachel Sermanni\, and Cathy Jordan. I asked Cathy Jordan to marry me. She said no. \nThough they don’t likely remember me\, I’ve been able to make music with the likes of Brendon James Wright\, Sam Lewis\, Martin Harley\, Robinella\, Hector Qirko\, R.B. Morris\, Casey Driessen\, Larkin Poe\, Thom Hell\, John Frazier\, Matt Menefee\, The Whistles & The Bells\, Jeff Sipe\, John Medeski\, Jason Isbell\, Maggie Longmire\, Your Mom\, John Hiatt\, Sarah Siskind\, …and I’ve been able to play some remarkable venues: The Ryman Auditorium\, The Grand Ole Opry\, The Tennessee Theater\, Bonnaroo\, Telluride Bluegrass Festival\, MerleFest\, Hardly Strictly Bluegrass\, StordFest\, The Vancouver Island Folk Festival\, The Kate Wolf Folk Festival\, The Edmonton Folk Festival\, New Orleans Jazz Fest\, The Blue Note Tokyo\, Chateau St. Michelle\, Jammin at Hippie Jacks\, The Bijou Theater\, Rochester International Jazz Festival\, and a bunch of others I can’t remember right now…anyway\, it’s been fun\, and it’s getting better all the time. Thanks for listening\, and I hope to see you somewhere.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-12-17-kimbro-kimbro-and-hodges/
LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special - 12/16 - Anna May / Pistol Creek Catch of the Day
DESCRIPTION:Anna May: I was likely first influenced by my dad’s writing\, and by hearing him play songs to me while I was growing up. He adds a touch of empathy to all of his lyrics\, and I think that I take after him in that respect. I have learned the importance of being empathetic\, passionate\, and clever while writing. I would say .. songs like Bob Dylan’s “Idiot Wind\,” “It’s All Over Now Baby Blue\,” “Visions Of Johanna\,” etc. were songs that influenced my writing style. I felt that I was understanding the content in songs like that\, so much better than I was understanding my immediate environments at the time. \n \nPistol Creek Catch of the Day brings Guitar\, fiddle\, bass and vocals on the upbeat.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-12-16-anna-may-pistol-creek-catch-of-the-day/
LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special - 12/14 - High Carbon Steel
DESCRIPTION:High Carbon Steel is a budding country/americana group based out of Roane County TN. Cory\, Dawson\, and Nathan have been playing covers of great artists across these genres together for years. Now they’ve written great music of their own and are taking it (along with the songs that inspire them) anywhere people will listen. \nThe boys met in their teens and quickly discovered how well they fit together. Mostly just picking in the comfort of their homes\, occasionally they would find an opportunity to play for family or a group of friends. Upon founding the group in 2022\, they were ready to get out of the living room and into the ears of whoever would appreciate their music. Now they are playing events all over East Tennessee and beyond! \nThe group plays music spanning across the decades from country\, and bluegrass legends such as Merle Haggard\, The Seldom Scene\, George Jones\, Blue Highway\, and many many more. They are also very invested in the current revival of country music coming from artists such as Tyler Childers\, Sturgill Simpson\, Charley Crockett\, etc. They’re just getting into the world of writing music of their own\, taking inspiration from all the artists that they’ve covered for years\, as well as music from outside the genre (Rock\, Blues\, Soul\, Pop\, etc.). This blend gives them a sound of their own that is still growing every day!
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-12-14-high-carbon-steel/
LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special
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SUMMARY:Kidstuff Live - 12/14 - Will Carter
DESCRIPTION:Will Carter is a Multi-instrumentalist\, Songwriter and Record Producer.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/kidstuff-live-10-14-will-carter/
LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Big Plate - 12/13 - Dave Eggar Quartet featuring Vincent Covello & Hawkins French
DESCRIPTION:Over the past two and a half decades\, Dave Eggar‘s earned rock star status in pop music world as first-call cellist and string arranger for superstars like Coldplay\, Evanescence\, John Legend\, Lewis Capaldi and Bebe Rexha and Foreigner. Yet for the multi-talented veteran musician\, the piano has always been the ultimate place of solace since his childhood days as a classical prodigy. \nIn his youth\, those keys were a sacred space where he found a home immersed in the lyrical glories of Chopin ballades and solo pieces by Satie\, Gabriel Faure and Toru Takemitsu. Throughout his career\, even as the four-time Grammy nominee has amassed hundreds of string credits\, the piano compositions on his solo albums – from his 1998 debut Serenity to his prodigious latest release Dragonfly – reveal a truer artistry that comes alive in a space where he connects with people more deeply and emotionally. \nCo-written and produced\, like Eggar’s 2021 album Awakening\, by drummer\, percussionist and songwriter Chuck Palmer\, Dragonfly is a thematically expansive yet musically intimate collection which\, true to the title’s mythological implications\, finds Eggar exploring the concepts of metamorphosis\, self-realization and the insight of clear vision. It’s all with an eye towards helping us meet the great challenges of a post pandemic world\, rise above the darkness and discover exciting new possibilities. \nWhile most of the pianist’s previous solo albums bear titles reflecting the healing music space (including 2002’s Angelic Embrace)\, the symbolism of the Dragonfly – brilliantly embodied by the colorful\, intricate cover illustration and artwork – made perfect sense as a reflection of a hopeful embrace of a new era. In essence\, it’s a tribute as well to Gomeo\, a Native American philosopher and fan of Eggar’s music who always called the artist “Dragonflyboy” in reference to the combination of courage and fragility he observed in Eggar. Eggar in turn dedicates the graceful\, reflective title track to Gomeo. \n“The pandemic and resulting lockdown freed us from our usual distractions and made us all stop and think about the meaning of our lives\,” says Eggar\, who is releasing Dragonfly in the wake of the two 2023 Grammy nominations earned for his work with clarinetist Tasha Warren on the album Ourself Behind Ourself\, Concealed\, featuring compositions by Paquito D’Rivera and Pascal Le Boeuf. “I look at these realizations and the re-entry into new phases of life as a metamorphosis\, much like the one a dragonfly undergoes from larva to adult. As we re-enter society\, it begs the question: How can we do better and find the beauty within ourselves? \n“On Awakening\,” he adds\, “the songs were vehicles for me to think through and solve issues related to that difficult time. With Dragonfly\, they’re about being more courageous and enlivening. Now that we’re moving into the next chapter of our existence\, how do we strike out in the world? On a personal level\, the darkness where the album begins and ends reflects my working through pain\, looking metaphorically over these past few years as I’ve experienced the transformation from a darkness into a place of light.” \nMuch of the darkness Eggar refers to is rooted in his sorrow over the loss of many special people in his life over the past year. In the album’s credits\, he dedicates Dragonfly to the aforementioned Gomeo as well as Andrew\, Mark and Ronnie. Losing so many in such a short span inspired him to think about his many vectors as a musician. Following the stark\, elegant “Prelude\,” he taps into “The Darkness\,” a graceful hypnotic piece with classical overtones (and the added heartrending texture of his cello harmony) for Andrew\, a close friend who took his own life. \nThe equally soulful\, haunting tune “Sorrow Returns” is for “Ronnie” – a nickname for Rosalyn Freundlich\, a therapist who transformed his lie at an early age\, helping him from his teens through his early 30s. This included the later period of a troubled childhood\, which ran from the highs of being a child prodigy playing the Metropolitan Opera and Carnegie Hall to running away from home. “Ronnie was more than a therapist for me\,” he says. “She was also a very powerful philosopher. Her passing had a significant impact on the recording of Dragonfly.” \nComplementing the gorgeous\, introspective piano pieces – which include “Embark\,” “Encircled\,” “Soliloquy” and “Shards of Light” – are the stately\, dramatic and hopeful “Lullaby of Kingston” (a piano rendition of the title track from his 2010 album Kingston Morning) and two tracks Eggar performs with Bristol Lightning\, the Americana quartet he formed during the quarantine period with talented bluegrass musicians he met and vibed with upon his pandemic-era move from NYC to Bristol\, TN. The group’s Blake Collins (mandolin) and Phil Faconti (guitar) appear with Eggar on the uniquely experimental\, atmosphere-rich\, mood swinging “Memories of New York” and are joined by singer Ashton Davison (providing ethereal wordless vocals) on the trippy and tension filled\, densely percussive classical/bluegrass fusion jam “Road Trip.” \nAt first\, Eggar thought these two Bristol Lightning tracks were too much of a departure from the piano-centric flow of the rest of Dragonfly – but ultimately he loved how everything worked together to capture where he’s coming from in a meditative space while expanding his repertoire\, taking risks and tackling new adventures in his life. “You can go on a road trip to explore new possibilities and also remember New York as it was and find new life there\,” he says. “These songs relate all the possibilities that await us after a long time of struggle. Through all the meditation\, we can find a time for action.” \nThough it is the closing track\, the piano piece “Onwards” flows like an unfinished folk song\, promising more magic to come. Ending with such simplicity harkens back to “Appalachian Spring\,” an enduring work by famed composer Aaron Copland\, who in his later years lived in Eggar’s hometown of Croton-on-Hudson NY and was Eggar’s piano teacher when he was six. It is also a way of acknowledging the pianist’s mellower but still quite vibrant life now in Appalachia\, considered by some to be the birthplace of country music. \nWhile Eggar’s fascinating history as a prodigy usually takes precedence in his official biographies\, it’s the way music helped the Julliard trained musician cop with the struggles of that childhood that tell the deeper story of his evolving genius. In addition to being in great demand with jazz and pop music royalty (Michael Brecker\, David Foster\, Taylor Swift\, Tony Bennett\, Andrea Bocelli and Esperanza Spalding\, among scores of others)\, he has collaborated with the New York City Ballet\, the Jose Limon Company\, Attack Theatre\, Pendulum Aerial Arts\, Shen Wei Dance\, San Francisco Ballet and Complexions Contemporary Ballet. \nEggar has also appeared as a featured soloist with the Thailand Philharmonic\, The Sydney Symphony\, the Melbourne Symphony\, the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and the New York Philharmonic. Over the past few years\, he has collaborated on live events with yoga artist Christiane Sabo\, which allowed him to explore the idea of how emotion and meditation work in tandem. \n“I like the way the music on Dragonfly isn’t just about processing sorrow and loss in a meditative space\, but also opens up a journey from there into once again embracing the world with courage and confidence\,” says Eggar. “I am grateful for the many years I have been with Domo Records\, whose leadership always believed in my unique voice as an artist\, even when I wasn’t sure of myself. With each album\, it’s been wonderfully gratifying to see a substantial increase in people listening. With this little seed planted so long ago\, we’ve built a beautiful world of possibilities.”
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-12-13-dave-eggar-quartet-featuring-vincent-covello-hawkins-french/
LOCATION:Barley’s\,  200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special - 12/12 - Wild Roots
DESCRIPTION:Wild Roots is an independent\, women-led band based in the Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina. Headed by Julia Houghton and Olivia Moore\, the group released their debut album\, Wild Roots Rising\, in 2021 and have since continued to tour\, playing stages and festivals across the country. Olivia and Julia have co-created music for nearly a decade and collaborate in many areas of life; in addition to being soul sisters\, the two share a deep passion for sustainable living and environmental justice. While Wild Roots’ music celebrates the joy of friendship and community\, it also seeks to hold those in power accountable and question the status quo. Julia and Olivia harness their political passions to shed light on issues of social injustice and the degradation of the natural world. \nBest known for their complex harmonies\, Wild Roots draws inspiration from other powerful women musicians\, including MaMuse\, Rising Appalachia\, The Staves\, Fiona Apple\, and Mountain Man. They prefer not to confine themselves to a singular genre\, instead learning from a wide variety of influences to encourage creative play and musical experimentation. Both Julia and Olivia have a background in classical music but appreciate community oriented folk music traditions. Wild Roots songs transport listeners to an evening around the campfire or an intimate gathering with friends in a meadow. They believe performance should create an emotional catharsis for musicians and listeners alike and seek to create art that both challenges them as musicians and makes fans want to sing along. \n 
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-12-12-wild-roots/
LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T040345
CREATED:20241203T181909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T181909Z
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special - 12/10 - The Sleepy Eyed Johns Band
DESCRIPTION:East Tennessee’s Own The Sleepy Eyed Johns Band will join us this day for the WDVX Blue Plate Special!
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-12-10-the-sleepy-eyed-johns-band/
LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241209T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241209T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T040345
CREATED:20241202T124808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T124808Z
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special - 12/9 - Cats Away
DESCRIPTION:Cats Away is an acoustic band that can provide live music for your house party\, store\, wedding rec\, or various other events. We play a mix of genres. \n 
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-12-9-cats-away/
LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T040345
CREATED:20241126T122351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T122351Z
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special - 12/7 - The Shade Trees – Cam & The Fresh Buzz
DESCRIPTION:The Shade Trees are a bluegrass/country/folk duet group based out of Chattanooga\, TN. The group consists of multi-instrumentalists Seth Hicks and Jessica Whaley. Both members were born and raised in Georgia. We started our collaboration in 2018 when we both started jamming some tunes in the lobby area of a local Georgia music store at the time. Since then we have curated a setlist consisting of a variety of styles and genres. Performing anything from bluegrass standards like Are you missing me by Jim and Jesse\, to old rock hits like Long Cool Woman (in a Black Dress) by The Hollies\, we have worked to create a large\, full band sound with only two musicians on the stage. \n \nCam & The Fresh Buzz are a dynamic acoustic duo from Chattanooga\, TN. They formed in 2021. Cam is the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist and The Fresh Buzz is a percussionist with background vocals. Their style ranges from different genres from country\, pop\, rock\, and blues. This is where we share our journey and what makes us stand out in the music industry. Learn more about our passion for music and the unique blend of genres that we bring to our audience.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-12-7-the-shade-trees-cam-the-fresh-buzz/
LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241206T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241206T190000
DTSTAMP:20260419T040345
CREATED:20241119T124754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241119T125625Z
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SUMMARY:First Friday Live - 12/6 - Sarrenna
DESCRIPTION:Persevering through a period of personal struggle\, Sarrenna emerged more resolute and equipped with an unflinching collection of tracks detailing her experience. Initially recorded as a stark yet stunning acoustic suite\, the difficult subject matter was assuaged by the native East Tennessean’s raspy vocals and supple guitarwork.\nNow\, reinforced with a full backing band and given lush studio treatment\, these songs have been transformed from tempered heartbroken laments into empowered kiss-off anthems fortified with rich instrumentation and resonant harmonies. The already tuneful material is newly robust and exhibits noticeably more venom\, which better complements the incisive wit inherent in the artist’s confessional lyrics and more effectively amplifies the themes of emancipation\, connectivity and healing located therein.\nFinding both solace and inspiration in the works of luminous peers like Madi Diaz\, Julia Jacklin and Laura Marling\, Sarrenna has embarked upon the path toward self-actualization through the fabrication of her own dynamic music – a distinctive tapestry of genres and influences that recalls classic country\, Americana and indie rock in equal measure. It is the burgeoning performer’s stated goal to provide similar refuge for anyone who feels alone\, dissociated or small in the presence of others. \n \n 
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/first-friday-live-12-6-sarrenna/
LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
CATEGORIES:First Friday Live,Free Live Show
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241206T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241206T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T040345
CREATED:20241126T121606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T121606Z
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Big Plate - 12/6 - The Knox County Jug Stompers
DESCRIPTION:The Knox County Jug Stompers are an old time jug band from Knoxville.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-big-plate-12-6-the-knox-county-jug-stompers/
LOCATION:Barley’s\,  200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,The Big Plate
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T040345
CREATED:20241125T200417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T200452Z
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special - 12/5 - Kevin McGuire
DESCRIPTION:Kevin McGuire joins us this day live on stage for The WDVX Blue Plate Special!
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-12-5-kevin-mcguire/
LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T040345
CREATED:20241125T195819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T195819Z
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special - 12/4 - Sam Hatmaker / JJ Earl
DESCRIPTION:Born to a stand-up comedian and an actress\, Knoxville-raised Sam Hatmaker assumed from a very young age that everyone was just supposed to be on stage\, so she decided she would become a singer. At 10 years old\, her path became even more clear when she began performing in shows at Dollywood (even though by then she had figured out that not everyone had to be on stage). She moved to Nashville after signing her first publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music at the age of 16. In 2019 Sam recorded her debut EP with Grammy award-winning producer Nathan Chapman. \n \nJJ Earl is the stage name for Jason Owen and a nod to his grandfather Earl Beeler. Jason grew up in Powell\, TN and solidly believed that he would die before he turned 30 years old. He has put thousands of hours into telling his story and expressing his love for his family and friends. Backyard farming\, his dogs\, his chickens\, his family\, and his friends are what he enjoys most in life- not necessarily in the previously stated order.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-12-4-sam-hatmaker-jj-earl/
LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241203T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241203T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T040345
CREATED:20241203T141404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T141404Z
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special - 12/3 - Stevie Jones
DESCRIPTION:Stevie Jones joins us today!
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-12-3-stevie-jones/
LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241202T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241202T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T040345
CREATED:20241125T194154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T194154Z
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special - 12/2 - Shelton & Williams
DESCRIPTION:Shelton & Williams: The band’s material is a variety of styles including original\, classic country\, gospel\, blues\, traditional and progressive bluegrass and Americana. All members are songwriters and seasoned vocalists. Their first project as Shelton & Williams\, “So Much Time\, So Much Love” released in July 2022. They released two new singles in spring 2024 on Turnberry Records and the full CD will release September 4th. \nMembers are: \nJeanette Williams (Danville VA) – Jeanette has become one of the most successful and celebrated women in bluegrass music. Her list of awards\, accolades\, and career highlights continues to grow\, as does her adoring fan base from coast to coast\, and internationally\, with her powerful songs\, angelic voice and warm\, sincere personality. Touring\, recording and industry awards have become a mainstay for Jeanette. She also plays bass with the band. With more than seventeen SPBGMA nominations thru 2021\, and three wins for Female Vocalist of the Year (2009\, 2012 and 2013)\, two IBMA awards (2006 and 2009 Recorded Event of the Year\, with the Daughters Of Bluegrass) two songwriting awards (2007 Chris Austin Songwriting Contest at MerleFest\, 2008 IAMA Songwriting Contest) and over thirty-four years of performance experience in Bluegrass and Bluegrass Gospel\, Jeanette is expanding her repertoire to include her early influences of Classic Country\, Blues\, Roots\, and Rock n’ Roll. \nJay Shelton (Danville VA) – Jay was on the bluegrass scene in the 70’s & 80’s as a lead singer and lead guitarist. He changed direction and became the front man for a rock band for many years. Afterwards he became a singer songwriter performing solo concerts. In 2019 he returned to the bluegrass scene. An accomplished lead guitarist\, songwriter and vocalist he recorded his first project “Home” (including Jeanette & Johnny Williams) this past year. \nJohnny Williams (Danville VA)\, plays guitar\, shares vocals and writes most of the band’s original material. An award winning singer and songwriter\, he has been named Virginia State Champion Male Vocalist\, PICABO Male Vocalist (twice)\, and PICABO Songwriter of the Year. He was the bluegrass division winner of the prestigious Chris Austin Songwriting Contest at Merlefest in 1998 & 1999. He has also been a finalist for the SPBGMA Male Vocalist and Songwriter the past few years in Nashville TN. \nRecently Johnny and his wife Jeanette were awarded “Lifetime Achievement Awards” by the city of Danville VA for their contributions to bluegrass music for the past thirty years both nationally and internationally.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-12-2-shelton-williams/
LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241130T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241130T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T040345
CREATED:20241121T124526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T124526Z
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special - 11/30 – The JāByrdz / The Johnnys
DESCRIPTION:The Johnny’s are a group of friends from Knoxville who enjoy entertaining people with cover songs and originals.  Johnny Vegas\, Johnny Love\, Johnny Shades\, Johnny Rocks & Johnny Keys. \nAlso joining us this day is The JāByrdz. \n  \n 
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-11-30-the-jabyrdz-the-johnnys/
LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241129T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241129T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T040345
CREATED:20241122T182637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T182637Z
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special - 11/29 - Acoustic Tone Zone
DESCRIPTION:Jack Hatfield is from Knoxville\, TN. This group came together to help record Jack’s solo banjo album. Jack taught bluegrass instruments at Broadway Sound for seventeen years and performed on WNOX radio’s live broadcast Saturday night Barn Dance before moving to Pigeon Forge to perform at Dollywood and Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede. He performed locally with mandolin great Red Rector and worked with Ava Barber and Dick Dale at their theater in Pigeon Forge. Jack wrote a column for Banjo Newsletter Magazine for thirty years and still contributes occasionally. He has published over twenty-five instruction books for Mel Bay Publications and his own Hatfield Music. He was invited to be on the faculty of the Tennessee Banjo Institute in Lebanon\, TN in 1988. This was the very first acoustic music camp\, spawning an industry in the bluegrass world. He was bluegrass director of Banjo Newsletter’s Maryland Banjo Institute and Chuck Stearman’s Traditional Music Camp in Nashville. He has directed the annual SPBGMA (Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music of America) banjo workshop for twenty-eight years and has toured all over the USA and in four other countries combining banjo workshops and performances. He founded his own Smoky Mountain Banjo Academy music camp in 2004. He is founder of True Blue bluegrass band and Hatfield’s Heathens (americana band)\, having entertained at festivals\, concert venues and special events around East Tennessee for over forty years. \nDave Eggar is a product of the renowned Julliard school of music. He was a child prodigy\, appearing at Carnegie Hall at age fifteen on piano. Long before Dave was renowned as a world class cellist\, he was writing\, performing\, and recording with Amy Lee and Evanescence\, playing on Coldplay’s #1 smash “Viva La Vida\,” touring with American Idol winner Phillip Phillips and directing local symphony orchestras on tour with the supergroup Foreigner\, he quietly launched a solo career as a composer/pianist\, releasing the solo piano albums Serenity (1998) and Angelic Embrace (2002). He has four solo albums and has contributed to a dozen Grammy – nominated projects. He is a highly sought-after recording artist in the New Age community. Sidelined from his whirlwind road and New York City studio career during the pandemic lockdown\, Dave moved to Bristol\, TN and stays booked at a recording studio there\, remotely recording and arranging orchestral scores\, commercials\, and album overdubs. He is probably one of busiest cellists on the planet. \nRusty Holloway is from Knoxville\, TN. He has been a professional bass player since the age of sixteen\, beginning his career as a sideman backing such artists as The Tams\, The Platters\, The Drifters\, The Coasters\, Little Anthony\, “Fats” Domino\, Martha Reeves\, Percy Sledge\, along with many regional rhythm and blues\, country\, society\, bluegrass\, and gospel groups. He toured for several years with jazz legend\, Woody Herman. In the acoustic/bluegrass world he has recorded with Beppe Gambetta\, John Carlini\, Don Stiernberg\, Steve Spurgin\, the Kruger brothers\, Kenny Kosek and many more. He spent thirty-five years as a university bass teacher and studio orchestra conductor\, a clinician in many major university programs\, and for several years was a highly sought-after studio musician in New York City. \nGarrett and Gavin Gregg fill out the ensemble. They are also from Knoxville\, TN. On guitar and mandolin respectively\, these undiscovered brothers are among the best acoustic pickers anywhere. They both have totally original approaches to their instruments. Garrett is also a masterful banjo player. Garrett currently performs with Jack Hatfield’s True Blue bluegrass band\, and Gavin performs with Redd the Band among others.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-11-29-acoustic-tone-zone/
LOCATION:Barley’s\,  200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,The Big Plate
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241128T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241128T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T040345
CREATED:20241121T125415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T155653Z
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special - 11/28 – Thanksgiving – No Live Show
DESCRIPTION:There will be no live show on Thanksgiving.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-11-28-thanksgiving-no-live-show/
LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
CATEGORIES:WDVX Blue Plate Special
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241127T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241127T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T040345
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special - 11/27 - Jordie Lane
DESCRIPTION:With his back catalogue of albums featuring in many top 50 albums’ lists\, 4 stars from Rolling Stone and numerous AIR Awards\, Australia-born and Nashville-based acclaimed artist Jordie Lane releases an electrifying new album Tropical Depression. Crafted in the heart of Nashville with Grammy-nominated producer\, engineer\, and multi-instrumentalist Jon Estes (Kacey Musgraves\, Dolly Parton\, Rodney Crowell)\, Mixed by the renowned Noah Georgeson (The Strokes\, Devendra Banhart\, Andy Shauf\, Marlon Williams) and mastered by Juno Award-winning Philip Shaw Bova (Feist\, Father John Misty\, Angel Olsen\, Bahamas).
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-11-27-jordie-lane/
LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241126T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241126T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T040345
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special - 11/26 - Naomi McMahan / Elizabeth Wise
DESCRIPTION:“I’ve been all over the world/I’ve seen almost everything/I’ve sung all kinds of places/People call me the queen.” That’s the start of the middle verse from the modern blues standard “Mississippi Woman\,” a gritty song that’s been handed up and down the muddy banks of the mighty river that bears its name and passed along like a secret from the hills of Holly Springs to the juke joints of Memphis and into the hands of Elizabeth Wise\, a young folk singer and guitarist who possesses what they used to call an old soul. With a slide in her left hand and conviction in her voice\, Wise inhabits the lines that come next\, delivering them as a mystical incantation and a purposeful statement of fact. “No matter where I go y’all/I give them something real/People all over the world/Need that Mississippi feel.’ \nWise has indeed travelled the world and truly lived in it\, from the foothills of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains and on up the James River to the “Richmondtown” she reflects wistfully on in one of her many original compositions. From the aforementioned juke joints of Memphis and folk clubs in Manhattan to the wilds of New Zealand and the plains of Oklahoma\, where she spent a year communing with her restless muse and spreading her respect for the blues. From her formative years playing piano and singing church music\, to her coming of age as a fully formed folk artist steeped in traditions that trace their roots back to Appalachian hills\, Kentucky bluegrass\, and\, of course\, the blues of the Delta. As the Memphis Blues Society noted\, Wise is “authentic yet refreshingly original\,” and “a blueswoman at the dawn of a superb career.” \nThat career now spans just shy of 20 years of performing professionally in bars\, clubs\, and living rooms\, and on festival stages up and down the US’s East Coast and Midwest\, and New Zealand’s North Island. Wise continues listening to\, learning from\, and living with the music that inspires her. She shares her passion for great songs and good times\, in solo settings with an acoustic guitar and in more raucous environs backed by a full band. \nOver that time\, Wise has continued to evolve as a singer\, a guitarist\, a songwriter\, and a canny interpreter of traditional folk forms. Her songbook has grown to include her tenacious yet nuanced takes on timeless blues tunes popularize by artists like Elmore James\, Memphis Minnie\, and Sippie Wallace\, swing-era classics by the great Duke Ellington\, and songbook standards by Irving Berlin. And she has continued to channel her experiences into original material\, which ranges form the gutsy and defiant groove of “Voodoo Woman Workin’ All Night Long\,” to the achingly pretty sigh of “I Wish I Had the Voice\,” to the funked up drive of “Tulsa.” \nIn the words of New York musician Kenny White\, one of the seasoned songwriters Wise has been fortunate enough to share a stage with\, she has emerged as one of those rare artist who can mine deeply from the past while moving steadfastly forward with her work. To quote White: “Faithfully carrying on the traditions of Elizabeth Cotton and Malvina Reynolds (with a dose of Bessie Smith\, for good measure)\, Elizabeth Wise is a vital link who connects us to this fast fading golden era\, and breathes new life into it.” Or\, to borrow from “Mississippi Woman\,” no matter where Wise goes she brings something real… and people still do very much need “that Mississippi feel.” \n \nAlso East Tennessee’s Own Naomi McMahan will join us for this Blue Plate Special!
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-11-26-naomi-mcmahan-elizabeth-wise/
LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special - 11/25 - Andy Pirkle
DESCRIPTION:East Tennessee’s Own Andy Pirkle joins us this day!
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-11-25-andy-pirkle/
LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special - 11/23 - Trow Breslow / Chris Myers
DESCRIPTION:Troy Breslow is a Virginia-based singer-songwriter\, celebrated for his honest lyrics\, skillful guitar playing\, and a deep-rooted rhythm that resonates long after the music ends. Over the past decade\, he has steadily built a name for himself\, earning accolades and the respect of his peers in the roots music scene. \nIn 2018\, Troy was named Country Artist of the Year by the Veer Music Awards\, and he was also nominated for Americana Artist of the Year by the Tennessee Music Awards\, reflecting his growing impact in the Americana and country music genres. Troy’s blend of traditional country with his own unique storytelling style has earned him a reputation as an artist to watch. His 2022 album Pandemic Blues—an allegory of love and loss through the lens of global unrest—was nominated for EP of the Year by VEER. \nTroy has shared stages with renowned musical contemporaries such as Chris Knight\, Daniel Donato\, and Don Flemons\, solidifying his presence in the modern roots music landscape. His live performances have garnered widespread acclaim for their authenticity and emotional depth\, with reviews praising him as a “shining storyteller” (Jeff Maisey\, Veer Magazine) and a performer who “makes you sit up and take notice” (Mike Aiken\, Grammy-nominated roots artist). \nHis festival appearances include headlining spots at events like the NOR-FOLK Festival\, Aiken and Friends Festival\, and the Charles County Fair\, along with performances for the VA Association of Fairs. Media outlets have taken notice\, with multiple features on WDVX’s Blue Plate Special\, Out of the Box with Paul Shugrue\, and numerous radio appearances on WBCM-LP and WHRO. His television presence includes over 20 live performances on various networks. \nWhether playing intimate venues or major festivals\, Troy’s performances remain grounded in the traditions of country music\, while pushing the boundaries with his modern-day perspective. \n \nChris is originally from Beavercreek\, Ohio (Near Dayton) and currently makes his home near Pensacola\, Florida. He’s been in several bands during his musical journey but now is more focused in the singer/songwriter world. \nTo date\, Chris and other co-writers have written more than 125 songs in multiple genre’s (Bluegrass\, Country\, Jazz & Gospel) with 10 of those becoming number 1 songs on the Bluegrass Today chart. \nMost recently\, Chris has been the Chief Operating Officer of the independent record label\, RBR Entertainment. This opportunity enhanced his knowledge of the music business and the business of music. RBR Entertainment has 9 artists on it’s roster including Maria Droze\, Tommy Buller\, Ben James\, Chris Davis\, Don Rigsby\, Jimmy Yeary\, Billy Droze\, Gary Nichols and Mike Sumner. \nDuring his time at RBR Entertainment\, Chris was responsible for the day to day operations of the company. Chris is also proud to acknowledge the release of “A RBR Family Christmas”. This bluegrass record has sounds of the season\, recorded by each of the artists on the roster. The record received significant success with global radio due to the coordinated efforts of Chris\, the artists and musicians\, along with the executive staff at AirPlay Direct. The album achieved #34 on the All-Time Christmas/Holiday Global Radio Indicator Chart during its first year of release. \nChris has also been a regional coordinator for the Nashville Songwriter Association\, International (NSAI). In this capacity\, Chris could share his knowledge about songwriting with aspiring songwriters in the local area\, participate in song reviews\, and facilitate their growth in the business of songwriting. \nWhile all of these experiences have given Chris great insight to the music business\, the one thing that Chris has not done is release his music\, his way. All that changed in late 2023\, with the release of the debut Christmas single\, “My Christmas List”. The full album\, titled “All Over The Map”\, is scheduled to be released in 2025.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-11-23-trow-breslow-chris-myers/
LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Big Plate - 11/22 - Darren Nicholson Band
DESCRIPTION:If you’re looking to be impressed\, you will be – if you’re looking to make a friend\, you already have. Darren Nicholson\, who has played mountain music since his youth in Western North Carolina\, is a high-caliber musician with substantial contributions to such acts as Alecia Nugent and Balsam Range. \nYes\, he’s a punchy mandolinist with instrumentation nods to Bill Monroe and Marty Stuart\, but he’s also an introspective songwriter\, technical harmony singer\, convincing lead vocalist\, and a man on a mission. Since going solo\, Nicholson has persistently and earnestly invested in his shows\, making each one a tailored experience. They are genuine\, entertaining\, and an extended handshake to the community. He’s accomplished this all while managing to retain the fun-witted and approachable character formed in his raising. \nThe latest album\, Wanderer\, garnered critical acclaim and produced two #1 singles\, and he’s also co-written hit songs for other artists\, such as The Grascals’ “I Go” and “Just Let Me Know\,” but Darren’s more interested in sharing raw\, honest-to-goodness\, quality music with his audience. Music that’s good for his soul and theirs too. “That’s all I want\,” says Darren. “I want to be a positive part of other people’s lives with music\, you know? I want to be an ambassador to roots music – tip my hat to the past while looking forward at the same time.” \nDarren assembles a variety of all star collaborations – but no matter the lineup there’s a journey to experience in every show. You feel the adrenaline of a quick number like “Sugar Creek Gap”\, the gravity of a soul searcher like “Things Left Undone”\, and the levity of his unpredictable antics. “This music was intended to be played in a way that adds joy to the community. All I want is to restore that purpose\, not to complete a transaction.” \nHe may not be focused on commercial success but his accomplishments have certainly earned recognition. Darren is the recipient of 13 International Bluegrass Music Association awards\, along with the Order of the Long Leaf Pine\, the highest honor bestowed by North Carolina’s governor. He’s also a Grammy nominee. But he won’t talk your ear off about that – he barely agreed to let us put that (long) list on here. \nWhen you come out to a show\, whatever you do\, please come talk afterward. “I’m like Willie Nelson. ‘I don’t want fans\, I want friends.’ It’s a communal thing.” \nDarren Nicholson. Homegrown. Whole Hearted. Music with a purpose.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-big-plate-11-22-darren-nicholson-band/
LOCATION:Barley’s\,  200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,The Big Plate
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special - 11/21 - Dusty Bo / Kitty Steadman
DESCRIPTION:Dusty Bo is a singer-songwriter from Louisville\, Kentucky\, who has been making waves with his unique blend of alternative country rock. He draws inspiration from classic rock and roll\, blues\, and country music to create a sound that is both familiar and fresh. Dusty Bo’s latest EP\, “Fox\,” showcases his range as a songwriter\, with heartfelt ballads and hard-hitting rock songs. His live performances have been praised for their high energy and passion\, and he has gained a following across the United States for his honest and authentic approach to music. With a steady stream of releases and a dedicated fanbase\, Dusty Bo is poised to become one of the most exciting voices in modern Americana. \n \nKitty Steadman\, the lead singer and co-founder of the successful and nationally touring act Drop Dead Dangerous has music in her soul and gypsy in her blood. Steadman has been playing guitar since the age of fourteen and is one of those special performers that can sing a rebel song with an angel’s voice and pull it off. Having written or co-written just about every song Drop Dead Dangerous has ever recorded\, she also released her own EP when she was getting started. Now Steadman is a seasoned professional that has played shows for her extremely large fan base all across the United States. She is a dynamic performer with a powerful voice and something to say. Whether she is writing her musical poetry or telling you a story through her songs\, the one thing the listener is guaranteed to find in Kitty Steadman’s music is the truth.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-11-21-dusty-bo-kitty-steadman/
LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special - 11/20 - Michael Johnathon – (Woodsongs Instrument Drive)
DESCRIPTION:WoodSongs began in a small\, humble recording studio behind a little cafe in Lexington\, Kentucky. Aside from Michael Johnathon and the artists who appeared on the show\, about 18 folks could squeeze into the cramped studio room\, sitting on plastic chairs or pillows on the floor. We served home-made cookies and apple cider to entice our friends to show up for the Monday tapings. The idea was simple: to create a worldwide stage that would genuinely celebrate the passion and spirit of grassroots music and art. We wanted to\nfind that massive\, global audience that didn’t care “what bin you’re in” or what manager you had or whether or not you were signed to a major label. Just that you are good. You believe in your own music. You are unique and different. And so\, WoodSongs was born on a spring afternoon\, We had one college radio station airing the show\, a couple dozen friends packed into the hot studio … and the hope that\, someday\, maybe a second radio station might air our show.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-11-20-michael-johnathon-woodsongs-instrument-drive/
LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special - 11/19 - Thomas Hinds / Frank Critelli
DESCRIPTION:Thomas Hinds\, a troubadour from northern Georgia\, has spent most of the last four years playing an impressive mix of original songs that share the struggles of life\, love\, and finding oneself within these melodies all over the southeastern part of the U.S. The covers he chooses fit nicely with his voice and onstage demeanor\, always tinged with a silvery hue and inspiring to never give up\, no matter how the world around us appears. Thomas is currently releasing singles for his upcoming album set to release on June 30th of this year. \nThomas spent most of 2019 on the road criss-crossing the U.S. with his catalog of originals and ever-increasing covers\, which has welcomed him back to venues time and again. His first release\, Ghosts and Lamentations\, was in 2015\, and in late 2017\, he released an EP titled Barbwire Bouquet\, which included two songs recorded with Jono. The EP featured Keep On and a reworked version of Favorite Hello\, originally on Ghosts and Lamentations\, which\, according to Jeffrey Foucault\, “showed a lot of growth in the songwriting.” \nWith Resurrection Road\, Thomas takes a step towards solidifying his writing ability\, with a touch of Ray Lamontagne and Steve Earl in the fabric of the songs stretching out in this collection. After relocating from New Mexico to his current home in northern Georgia\, Thomas has found fertile ground for growing and solidifying his voice among some amazing talented musicians and songwriters. He started 2021 playing regionally throughout the southeastern U.S. and finished the year strong with almost 150 shows and nearly 60\,000 miles driven. \n \nPoet\, philosopher\, raconteur\, busker\, disc jockey\, teacher\, gardener — all these and more describe Frank Critelli\, a tireless advocate and beacon for local music whose voice soars higher and stronger than Castle Craig in his Meriden\, Connecticut\, hometown. \nFrank CritelliFor more than 30 years\, Frank has played in streets and subways\, clubs and coffeehouses\, barrooms and classrooms\, colleges\, festivals\, theaters\, and in his kitchen. Those who have seen him live know that’s when he’s in his element. \nFrank writes songs and often performs live. Many times solo\, and sometimes accompanied by one or more musical co-conspirators. \nCurrently he is one-third of original music trio The Bargain. But whether you see him solo or with a band\, you’ll come away entertained\, energized\, and possibly enlightened. \nWith Rick Allison\, Frank co-hosts The Local Bands Show on WPLR 99.1 FM in New Haven and streaming on CygnusRadio.com. In addition\, he contributes to the scene with performances and interviews\, and by organizing events such as the Olde Church Acoustic Series.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-11-19-thomas-hinds-frank-critelli/
LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special - 11/18 - Nick Taylor / Crimson Calamity w/ Skylet Gunner
DESCRIPTION:It stands to reason that a debut album provides a powerful statement of passion and purpose for the artist it represents. After all\, there’s something to be said about first impressions\, given the fact they seem to linger the longest. \nConsequently\, singer/songwriter Nick Taylor’s debut album\, due for release on June 21 and tellingly-titled Not Alone\, offers an exceptional introduction\, a rich and riveting set of songs and meaningful melodies that ought to easily assert his standing within the revered realms of today’s Americana environs. \nIndeed\, for Nick himself\, it represents a bold step forward\, given the fact that up until now he’s made his mark as a solo performer\, armed with only his singularly expressive vocals and an acoustic guitar. “Having the opportunity to work with such great people on this album — the musicians\, engineers\, producers\, and managers — makes me feel like the songs are finally becoming all they can be\,” he says. “It’s been an amazing experience to work with such skilled and talented professionals and I can’t wait to see where this album leads me. Debut albums are a milestone for any artist\, and I’m thankful for the opportunity to share one myself.” \nProduced by William Gawley\, mixed and engineered by Bryce Roberts\, mastered by Mike Monseur\, and with A&R representation by Michelle Robertson\, the album was recorded at Omnisound Studios in Nashville and features the cream of that city’s session personnel — drummer Wayne Killius\, bassist Dave Francis\, acoustic guitarist Pat McGrath\, \nDavid Flint on electric\, baritone\, and acoustic guitars\, and mandolin\, Chris Nole playing piano and keys\, Deanie Richardson on fiddle\, James Paul Mitchell on pedal steel guitar and dobro\, and Billy Thomas supplying the background vocals. \nThe result is a stunning combination of sounds that veer from the gentle reflection of “Futures Past\,” the evocative tones of “3AM On The Interstate” the easy embrace of “Carry You Home\,” and the heartbreak and happenstance of “Broken Souls\,” through to the sashay and serenade of “Getting Along\,” the heartfelt homage to a special “Kentucky Girl\,” and forward through the driving and determined “Heart on the Run.” \n \nSong-sirens Lauren Harding and Mallory Trunnell were veterans of intricate song-crafting and the bright lights of the stage on their own\, but together\, they discovered a shared talent for firecracker lyrics and glistening harmonies that became irresistible. The ladies penned a tune while participating in a songwriting challenge that sparked the notion to forge a Badass\, Harmony-Laced\, Folk/Rock driven\, Americana Lady Duo. Thus: Crimson Calamity was born. \nWith inspiration from artists like Brandi Carlile\, The Civil Wars and Fleetwood Mac\, Crimson Calamity infused their influences into all of their releases.’ The music Crimson Calamity is devoted to creating embodies both sultry rock and traditional Americana aspects. Fans of both genres will hear these attributes in every song the gals concoct. \nThe fiery twosome\, who also host the music podcast ‘The Liner Notes with Crimson Calamity\,’ released their new EP ‘WildCard’ on 2/11/22. This wistful collection of songs showcases the evolution of the pair’s artistry that is seasoned and re-energized\, while still offering their signature sound.  \n \n 
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-11-18-nick-taylor-crimson-calamity-w-skylet-gunner/
LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
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