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The WDVX Blue Plate Special – 7/26 – Grey DeLisle / The Close

July 26 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Grey DeLisle is a Grammy – winning singer/ songwriter who is known as the most prolific voice actress in American animation history, having performed over 1500 cartoon voices since 1996. Grey is also a comedian who launched her first stand-up comedy special, “My First Comedy Special” which has received rave reviews.

Grey’s most iconic roles include “Vicky” from “The Fairly Odd Parents,” ‘Samantha “Sam” Manson’ from “Danny Phantom,” ‘Mandy’ from “The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy,” ‘Frankie Foster,” ‘Dutchess’ and ‘Goo’ from “Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends,” ‘Yumi Yoshimura’ from “Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi,” ‘Azula’ from “Avatar: The Last Airbender,” ‘Kimiko Tohomiko’ from “Xiaolin Showsown,” as well as ‘Lola,’ ‘Lana’ and ‘Lily Loud’ from the “Loud House” and ‘Prince Puppycorn’ from “Unikitty!.” She’s also been the voice of ‘Daphne Blake’ in “Scooby-Doo” cartoons since 2000.

Her film roles include ‘Grandma Sanchez’ in “The Book of Life,” ‘Arcee’ in Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen” and “Bumblebee” and ‘Setsu Oiwa’ in Studio Ghibli’s final film, “When Marnie Was There.”

Grey is a single mom to her 3 kids and she’s basically kicking ass.

The Close is Shannon Walker, Lori J Rowton and James McKinney, a collective of introspective lyricists known for their genre-blending melodies and stellar harmonies. Their music first gained attention with the release of their EP Hello Heart in 2019. Since then, they have been invited to listening room and concert series around the country for their harmonies and captivating live performances.​

The Close’s music is a fusion of various genres, including Country, Contemporary Folk/Rock and Americana, all infused with a commercial pop sensibility. This unique blend allows them to create a sound that is both familiar and fresh, appealing to a wide range of listeners.​

One of the defining characteristics of The Close is their ability to establish an intimate connection with their audience. Their live performances are not only dynamic but also deeply personal, creating a sense of closeness between the artists and the listeners. This musical connection evokes emotions and creates a profound impact on their audiences.​

The Close can be heard everywhere music is available. The Close tours the US playing listening rooms, concerts, house concerts and festivals and all sizes of venues both big and small. Their live shows have become known must-see events.

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Date:
July 26
Time:
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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Venue

WDVX
301 S. Gay Street
Knoxville, TN 37902 United States
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865-544-1029
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WDVX
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865-544-1029
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info@wdvx.com
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