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The WDVX Blue Plate Special — 9/23 — Will Wesley & Florian Fox

September 23 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Will Wesley is a Country Rock and Americana artist. A storyteller whose sound blends a soulful edge with country rock energy into heartfelt storytelling. Born in Baker, Louisiana, Wesley was raised with a rebellious spirit and a love for music inspired by his father’s guitar. By age 15, he was sneaking into bars to perform with a beat-up six-string and a fire that would soon define his music career.

He paved his path in the Baton Rouge blues scene, performing and touring alongside with legendary figures. He served as Grady Champion’s Music Director for five years. His talent earned him two International Blues Challenge regional victories and a reputation as one of Louisiana’s fiercest young guitarists.

But Wesley’s journey took a turn when life’s hardships — including personal battles and deep loss — pushed him toward a new musical path. Drawing inspiration from artists like Hank Williams, Marty Stuart, Garth Brooks, Jason Aldean, and Eric Church, he began merging his blues background with the modern energy of country rock and americana.

In 2021, Wesley released his breakthrough album, “Both Sides Of The Tracks.” The record featured 17 original songs, including “A New Kind of Blues” (feat. Kern Pratt), “Leah” (feat. Michael Cleveland), and “Attitude”, which reached #1 on the Euro Academy of Country Music Charts in Milan, Italy. The project marked his official crossover from blues prodigy to full-fledged country-rock and americana artist.

Tragedy struck in January 2021, when Wesley lost his brother Daniel Dale to a drug overdose — a loss that became the emotional core of his 2024 single “12 O’Clock in Texas,” his most personal song to date. The single’s heartfelt storytelling and raw emotion struck a deep chord with fans around the world.

Wesley followed with “The Search” (2024) and his latest single, “Bottom Of The Bottle” (October 2025) — a powerhouse track with a harder rock edge that’s rapidly gaining momentum and airplay.

Today, Wesley tours across the U.S., Europe, and Southeast Asia, performing everywhere from intimate listening rooms to international stages, including the Switzerland International Country Music Hall of Fame and the Jackson, Mississippi Civil Rights Museum.

He shared stages with many including Alabama, RVSHVD, Jason Boland & the Stragglers, Redd Volkaert, When In Rome, Old Crow Medicine Show, Scotty McCreery, Hailey Whitters, and shared international stages with Swiss Rockabilly Star – Florian Fox, collaborating on Will’s singles, “Wasted Again” and “Time’s Catching Up To Me.”

In recognition of his accomplishments, he received seven nominations for his song, “Ready To Ride” at the 2024 Josie Music Awards. In addition, he received five nominations for his songs “12 O’Clock in Texas” and “The Search” at the 2025 Josie Music Awards. Both within Nashville, Tennessee.

Despite the road miles as a devoted Worldwide Touring Troubadour, Wesley returns home to Louisiana in-between tours for hometown shows, staying true to his roots and fans. Known for his humility and heart, he continues to give back by performing at Veterans’ events and outreach programs — bringing the healing power of music to those who need it most.

Florian Fox is the “Swiss guy of the hour”. With his neo-traditional country style, Florian Fox (34) has played his way onto some of the most renowned festival and club stages and into the heart of the US music metropolis of Nashville in roughly five years. He has been honored with both the Swiss cultural award “Prix Walo” and a certificate of recognition from the U.S. Congress. Florian Fox performed at the Hallenstadion in Zurich in March 2026 and is a special guest on Brad Paisley’s current “Truck Still Works World Tour.”

2020, Florian ventured to the music metropolis of Nashville, where he recorded his first solo album “Made in U.S.A” with U.S. star Chuck Mead (BR5-49, Musicians’ Hall of Fame) and shortly afterwards recorded an EP with original members of Johnny Cash’s band. Since then, his career has taken a steep rise: In 2024, he released his first live album on Swiss national television, became a voting member of the US Country Music Association (CMA) and won a Texas Sounds Int. Country Music Award for “Entertainer of the Year” as well as a certificate of recognition from U.S. Congress. In October, after an extensive tour through the States, he performed at the legendary CMA Theater of the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville. Florian now regularly performs on the main stages of major country music festivals and high-class venues. In 2026, he debuted at the Hallenstadion as well as The Hall, Zurich alongside Brad Paisley. He has developed a stunning presence on the air and in the media (see select press on www.florianfox.com/press ).

Collaborations with renowned international and national artists such as Drake Milligan (co-writing the single and the tour of the same name, “True Love,” February 2025) and Florian Ast (the single “Whiskey,” March 2026) underscore his appeal as a sought-after performer and songwriter.

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September 23
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12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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