WDVX & Yee-Haw Brewing Company Partner for an All-Star Bluegrass Hurricane Helene Benefit Concert Featuring Wyatt Ellis, Sierra Hull, and More!

KNOXVILLE, TN – WDVX & Yee-Haw Brewing Company are proud to announce “Pickin’ Up the Pieces”, a Hurricane Helene benefit concert featuring an all-star lineup of bluegrass favorites. Hosted at Yee-Haw Brewing Co., “Pickin’ Up the Pieces” will include over 5 hours of live music from Bluegrass musicians from across the region. Concert attendees are encouraged to donate to Mountain Ways, a nonprofit dedicated to providing immediate assistance to the victims of Hurricane Helene flooding.

“Pickin’ Up the Pieces” will be held October 22 from 4-10 pm at Yee-Haw Knoxville, 745 N. Broadway, Knoxville, TN 37917. A donation is suggested for attendees at the door as well as donation QR codes located around the property. The concert lineup includes East Tennessee Bluegrass All-Stars Wyatt Ellis, Barry Bales, Alex Leach, Justin Moses, Biscuit Davis, Billy Contreras, and features special guests Sierra Hull, Cruz Contreras, Tim Stafford, Robinella, Ralph Stanley II, Jay Clark, and more.

Wyatt Ellis heard about the devastating floods caused by Hurricane Helene fresh off of receiving his first International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) Award in Raleigh, North Carolina. Soon after the ceremony, it was clear that, for many of the musicians at the annual Convention, disaster was impending. Wyatt quickly realized that the hardest-hit areas were in the heart of the bluegrass music community.

“WDVX is looking forward to a special day with incredible talent for a very worthy cause. Our goal is to raise money and awareness for the needs of our friends and neighbors affected by Hurricane Helene,” says WDVX General Manager Tony Lawson. “We are excited to work with Wyatt Ellis and all the incredible musicians donating their time and talent. We thank Yee Haw Brewing Company for supporting the efforts and providing a wonderful venue for the event. A big thanks to Mountain Ways for bringing us all together to generate support through live music.”

100% of donations acquired from the concert will benefit Mountain Ways, a nonprofit dedicated to providing immediate assistance to the victims of Hurricane Helene flooding. Mountain Ways is committed to providing ongoing disaster relief, coordinating efforts with local organizations and officials to ensure that essential resources reach the most affected areas efficiently. “One hundred percent of donations will be used to directly help victims of this disaster,” said Lori Moore, Executive Director at Mountain Ways. “We are honored to serve the people of East Tennessee and Western North Carolina, and thankful to these talented artists and to Yee-Haw Brewing Co. for helping with recovery efforts.”

This isn’t just a concert—it’s a heartfelt effort to unite local artists and music lovers to support those in need. Don’t miss this special night of bluegrass, community, and giving back.

For more information on how to donate to Mountain Ways, please visit https://mtnways.org/

For more information about the concert, “Pickin’ Up The Pieces” please visit yeehawbrewing.com.

About WDVX

WDVX was started in 1997 by a grassroots effort of passionate, like-minded people who wanted a radio station that represented the culture of the mountains and celebrated its music. WDVX was inspired by the songs that came from generations of people swapping tunes and picking on the porch.

WDVX promotes the cultural heritage of East Tennessee and the Southern Appalachian region with original musical programs showcasing live radio performance, under-represented arts, and emerging and local talent. WDVX broadcasts on 89.9 FM, 102.9 FM in Knoxville and 93.9 FM Seymour/Kodak

About Yee-Haw Brewing

Founded in 2015, Yee-Haw Brewing Co. started in a historic railroad depot built in the late 1800s in Johnson City, TN. Quickly growing from a start-up to one of the fastest developing craft breweries in the southeast, Yee-Haw Brewing currently has locations in Knoxville, TN, Johnson City, TN, Pigeon Forge, TN, Gatlinburg, TN, Nashville, TN (a campus shared with Ole Smoky Moonshine), and Greenville, SC.

Yee-Haw is an award-winning brewery with several beer championship awards at the state and national level. Built on a strong foundation of core beers and rotating seasonal beers, each location has experienced brewers on-site that develop specialty craft beers reflective of their local markets.

Yee-Haw Brewing is about more than beer, it’s about creating an environment for good times with good people. Yee-Haw’s focus is to create a space where communities have a place to gather and create memories with family and friends, old and new.

About Mountain Ways

Mountain Ways’ mission is to help support relief and recovery efforts in East Tennessee, Western North Carolina, and the greater Appalachian region.

In response to the flooding, Mountain Ways has coordinated multiple relief efforts, including the distribution of food and water. Mountain Ways has partnered with local nonprofits and government officials to ensure that funds and resources reach the most affected areas. In addition to partnering with local government and nonprofits, Mountain Ways has partnered with Dolly Parton to announce a $1 million donation to the Mountain Ways Foundation. 

About Wyatt Ellis:

Born in the rich music bed of East Tennessee, Ellis has quickly become one of the most-watched young musicians in bluegrass music. In a recent review, Billboard stated, “Ellis has quickly cemented himself as a sterling newcomer in the bluegrass scene,” a prescient assessment as evidenced by his debut single, “Grassy Cove,” going to #1 on the Bluegrass Today charts. The week of March 5, Ellis had five singles on the Bluegrass Today charts. Ellis’ recent appearances included opening for Marty Stuart and Molly Tuttle and performances at an array of major music festivals including Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Fest.  On November 10, 2023, Ellis made his debut on The Grand Ole Opry at the age of 14.

A devotee of Bill Monroe, Ellis has been mentored by many iconic musicians, including Sierra Hull, Bobby Osborne, Mike Compton, and others. Ellis has studied with mandolin masters, composed his own original instrumentals, and transitioned from playing alone in his living room to performing seamlessly alongside bluegrass legends and Hall of Famers. In his two short years on the scene, Ellis has become a multi-instrumentalist and has been invited to perform on stage with some of the most iconic musicians of this era, including Billy Strings, Dierks Bentley, Peter Rowan, Sam Bush, Jerry Douglas, Bryan Sutton, Dailey & Vincent, Ernest and Marty Stuart.