BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//East Tennessee's Own WDVX - ECPv6.15.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T130000 DTSTAMP:20260921T151944 CREATED:20260319T194715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T194742Z UID:10082433-1776340800-1776344400@wdvx.com SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special – 4/16 — Huey / Shlomo Franklin DESCRIPTION:Born and raised in Atlanta\, Ga.\, Huey’s songwriting is deeply in southern folk music. Since playing in various groups for the past 8 years\, most notably her own full band “Huey & The Heaven-sent”\, she’s always called the ATL music scene home. “[She] brings some diversity to what people perceive southern music to be” says Atwood Magazine\, following up the release of their second full-length LP “How to Keep Things Alive”. Heart-clenching and poignant lyrics\, married with folk\, sometimes even jazz\, melodies\, Huey’s songwriting reflects the emotions that she’s embedded in her music. Since becoming a solo artist\, she’s developed a side of the folk genre that sounds like nobody else. \n \nShlomo Franklin is an American singer/songwriter born on a small cow farm in upstate New York. Raised off the cultural grid\, without music\, television\, or radio\, his songs are strongly influenced by his cult-like religious upbringing. Shlomo released his debut album in 2019 which was produced by Grammy Award winner C Lanzbom and released a double album follow up from his now Nashville\, TN home. Franklin has opened up for Jakob Dylan and The Wallflowers and shared festivals with The Nude Party and The Bones of JR Jones. His songs seem just as comfortable in front of a crowd of two thousand as they are in a living room house concert. Shlomo sees himself as a bare bones troubadour and is stubbornly trendless. \n  \n  URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-4-16-huey-shlomo-franklin/ LOCATION:Barley’s\, 200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/4_16_ShlomoFranklin-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:20260410T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T130000 DTSTAMP:20260921T151944 CREATED:20260319T192301Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T192335Z UID:10082427-1775822400-1775826000@wdvx.com SUMMARY:The WDVX Big Plate – 4/10 — Sebastien Bordeaux DESCRIPTION:Sebastien Bordeaux is an American Roots musician based out of Nashville\, Tennessee. There he plays 2 weekly residency shows at the world esteemed home of country and traditional music\, Robert’s Western World\, on lower Broadway w/ the Chris Casello Combo. Sebastien is known as a strikingly androgynous sounding singer\, a deeply methodical and thought provoking song-writer and a multi-instrumentalist whom plays acoustic guitar\, lead guitar\, upright bass\, tenor banjo\, trumpet\, trombone\, piano\, drums and many more. Honing his unique soprano style voice\, he does justice to the vocal tones of many artists like Hank Williams\, Johnny Horton\, Buddy Holly\, Patsy Cline\, Willie Nelson and Elvis Presley. Many people have been noted saying\, “Sebastien’s voice takes me back to when i was a kid listening to old hillbilly music and blues records.” URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-big-plate-4-10-sebastien-bordeaux/ 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/2026/03/4_10_Sebastian-Bordeaux-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:20260409T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T130000 DTSTAMP:20260921T151944 CREATED:20260319T194224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T194239Z UID:10082432-1775736000-1775739600@wdvx.com SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special – 4/9 — Sammy T and The Sunny D DESCRIPTION:Funk | Soul | Jam | Reggae | Feel Good! Based in Knoxville\, TN. URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-4-9-sammy-t-and-the-sunny-d/ LOCATION:Barley’s\, 200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/4_9_sammy-t-sunny-d-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:20260403T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T130000 DTSTAMP:20260921T151944 CREATED:20260319T191537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T191552Z UID:10082426-1775217600-1775221200@wdvx.com SUMMARY:The WDVX Big Plate – 4/3 — The Dirty Gospel DESCRIPTION:From the Foothills of Tennessee\, the boys of The Dirty Gospel know how to keep Southern rock alive. The Dirty Gospel is an American rock band made up of 5 members based out of Maryville\, Tennessee. \nIn 2022\, The Dirty Gospel began working with award winning producer Travis Wyrick at Lakeside Studios. “Say My Name”\, the band’s first single\, was released in the Summer of 2022 with the full-length album Higher Ground following later that Fall. \nThe Dirty Gospel have established a loyal and rapidly growing grass-roots following. From their original\, melodic\, country rock to their energetic live performances; they leave fans remembering the greats of the past while being transfixed in the present. Next time you get that bone-deep craving for live music\, join The Dirty Gospel at their next rock n’ roll revival. URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-big-plate-4-3-the-dirty-gospel/ 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/2026/03/thedirtygospel-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:20260402T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T130000 DTSTAMP:20260921T151944 CREATED:20260319T193929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T193939Z UID:10082431-1775131200-1775134800@wdvx.com SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special – 4/2 — Maryville College presents Grease DESCRIPTION:Grease is the word for young people exploring lust\, loss\, the realities of growing up\, cosmetology and hot-rod repair. The timeless musical will be brought to vivid life by the students\, staff\, faculty\, and community of Maryville College. A celebration of freedom\, falling in love\, and the friendships that form us\, do not miss out on Grease! URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-4-2-maryville-college-presents-grease/ LOCATION:Barley’s\, 200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/4_2_grease-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:20260320T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T130000 DTSTAMP:20260921T151944 CREATED:20260220T223248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T223339Z UID:10082410-1774008000-1774011600@wdvx.com SUMMARY:The WDVX Big Plate – 3/20 – Wreckless Strangers DESCRIPTION:Wreckless Strangers is a collective of friends and musicians carrying the torch for San Francisco’s grand rock ‘n’ roll tradition. Their unique blend of “Ameri-Cali Soul” melds the contemporary blues stylings of Bonnie Raitt and Boz Scaggs; the songwriting sensibilities of Sons of Champlin and Fleetwood Mac; the swashbuckling Americana of the Lost Planet Airmen and Peter Rowan; and the funk of Sly Stone and Tower of Power with a dash of Grateful Dead and Jefferson Airplane for flavor and unpredictability. With soaring vocal harmonies and burning instrumental improvisation framed in concise and poignant original songwriting\, Wreckless Strangers seek to honor and carry forth the brand of free-spirited musical fun and adventure that defines the Bay Area. \nThe band features Amber Morris on lead vocals; David Noble on lead guitar\, lead vocals; Joshua Zucker on bass\, vocals; Mick Hellman on drums\, vocals; Rob Anderson on guitar\, vocals; and Fletcher Nielsen on keys. Their new EP\, *Dirty Souls*\, is their third project with 4x GRAMMY award-winning engineer/producer Dave Way. URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-big-plate-3-20-wreckless-strangers/ LOCATION:Barley’s\, 200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Free Live Show,The Big Plate,WDVX Blue Plate Special ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/wreckless-strangers-320.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:20260319T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T200000 DTSTAMP:20260921T151944 CREATED:20260305T161559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T161613Z UID:10082419-1773950400-1773950400@wdvx.com SUMMARY:Eggy – Barley's – 3/19 DESCRIPTION:Get Tickets Here! \nEggy is redefining the modern jam band experience with a blend of rich songwriting\, exploratory improvisation\, and magnetic live energy. The Connecticut-based quartet—Jake Brownstein (guitar\, vocals)\, Dani Battat (keys\, vocals)\, Mike Goodman (bass\, vocals)\, and Alex Bailey (drums\, vocals)—has built a reputation for emotionally resonant songs and live performances that turn every set into an unpredictable\, communal experience. URL:https://wdvx.com/event/eggy-barleys-3-19/ LOCATION:Barley’s\, 200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,WDVX Supported Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Eggy.jpeg 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:20260319T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T130000 DTSTAMP:20260921T151944 CREATED:20260220T222754Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T222820Z UID:10082409-1773921600-1773925200@wdvx.com SUMMARY:The Blue Plate Special – 3/19 – Liza Lo / Kara Cole DESCRIPTION:Liza Lo (intimate indie-folk music) will be performing! \n  \nKara Cole is a singer-songwriter from Indianapolis known for her raw\, emotional delivery and heartfelt storytelling. With a voice that blends grit and grace\, she pulls listeners in with every note. Kara has shared the stage with artists like Ben Harper\, Mason Jennings\, the Oak Ridge Boys\, and TopHouse\, building a reputation for captivating live performances. Currently recording a new album in Nashville\, Kara continues to evolve her Americana\, country-rooted sound—earthy\, honest\, and resonant. Her songs speak to the quiet truths of everyday life\, and her connection with the audience is undeniable. Whether on stage or in the studio\, Kara Cole creates music that lingers long after the last chord fades. URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-blue-plate-special-3-19-liza-lo-kara-cole/ LOCATION:Barley’s\, 200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Kara-Cole-1.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:20260313T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T130000 DTSTAMP:20260921T151944 CREATED:20260220T221703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T184801Z UID:10082408-1773403200-1773406800@wdvx.com SUMMARY:The WDVX Big Plate – 3/13 – Four Leaf Peat DESCRIPTION:Four Leaf Peat is Tennessee’s premier Traditional Irish Band and has been performing locally and regionally since 2004! Traditional Irish music ranges from vibrant dance tunes to soulful songs\, and Four Leaf Peat’s performances are always marked by a keen sense of the tradition\, mixed with just the right amount of influence from the rich musical history of East Tennessee.  Four Leaf Peat’s unique sound is a result of its members’ various musical backgrounds\, and their continued passion for traditional Irish music.  By taking all of their years of musical training\, and building on Irish influences like The Bothy Band\, Planxty\, Flying Cloud & Silly Wizard\, to more modern twists on Traditional music such as Dervish\, Open the Door for Three & Lunasa; Four Leaf Peat has built its own brand of Irish music which celebrates the musical bridge that spans the Atlantic. URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-big-plate-3-13-four-leaf-peat/ 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/2026/02/fourleafpeat-313.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:20260312T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T130000 DTSTAMP:20260921T151944 CREATED:20260220T221333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T221349Z UID:10082407-1773316800-1773320400@wdvx.com SUMMARY:The Blue Plate Special – 3/12 – Hunter Gatherer & Austin Skalecki / Jennifer Alvarado DESCRIPTION:Hunter Gatherer is “a musical nomad\, unable to rest his head on one genre\, crossing borderlines between sunny americana\, grassy indie-folk and alt-country.” Joined by troubadour and fellow songwriter Austin Skalecki\, they have over 6 albums to their name\, and accompany one another\, sharing both the spotlight and sideman duties. They’re storytellers and gifted pickers in our own rite\, and also back each other on steel guitar and mandolin. \n  \nJennifer 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. \n​Born 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. \n​Alvarado’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. \n​Since 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. \n​Beyond 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. URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-blue-plate-special-3-12-hunter-gatherer-austin-skalecki-jennifer-alvarado/ LOCATION:Barley’s\, 200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Hunter-Gatherer-Austin-Skalecki-312.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:20260306T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T130000 DTSTAMP:20260921T151944 CREATED:20260220T220711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T220724Z UID:10082406-1772798400-1772802000@wdvx.com SUMMARY:The WDVX Big Plate – 3/6 – Alice Gerrard DESCRIPTION:It is a privilege to have Alice Gerrard join us in her 90’s! She will perform at the Bijou this same evening (3/6 at 7PM) as part of the exhibit: Women in Old Time Music\, now on display at the Museum of East Tennessee History\, presented by the Knox County Public Library. \nIn a career spanning more than 50 years\, Alice has known\, learned from\, and performed with many of the old-time and bluegrass greats and has in turn earned worldwide respect for her own important contributions to the music. \nKnown for her groundbreaking collaboration with Appalachian singer Hazel Dickens during the 1960s and ’70s\, the duo produced four classic Hazel and Alice LPs on Rounder and Smithsonian Folkways that  influenced scores of young women singers. \nDown through the years Alice has appeared on more than 20 recordings\, including projects with many traditional musicians such as Tommy Jarrell\, Enoch Rutherford\, Otis Burris\, Luther Davis and Matokie Slaughter; with Tom Sauber and Brad Leftwich as Tom\, Brad & Alice\, with the Harmony Sisters\,  The Piedmont Melody Makers\, The Herald Angels\, Beverly Smith\,  Kay Justice\, and with Anna R-g and Elizabeth LaPrelle. \nIn 1983\, she co-produced and appeared in the Les Blank documentary film Sprout Wings & Fly about Tommy Jarrell. In 1987 Alice founded The Old-Time Herald and the Old-Time Music Group\, a non-profit organization that oversees publication of The Old-Time Herald. Alice served as editor-in-chief of The Old-Time Herald from 1987 till 2003. \nA tireless advocate of traditional music\, Alice has won numerous honors\, including an International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) Distinguished Achievement Award\, a Virginia Arts Commission Award\, the North Carolina Folklore Society’s Tommy Jarrell Award\, and an Indy Award. In 2017 Alice was inducted into the IBMA Hall of Fame along with Hazel Dickens. A film by Durham filmmaker Kenny Dalsheimer about her life and music You Gave Me a Song\, was shown at the Full Frame Festival in Durham\, NC\, at the Mill Valley Film Festival\, and several others. \nIn 2023 Alice finished her latest recording project\, Sun to Sun\, on the local Durham label\, Sleepy Cat Records. It features all original songs by Alice and one original instrumental by Reed Stutz\, who also plays on the recording\, along with Tatiana Hargreaves\,  Hasee Ciaccio\, DaShawn Hickman\, Gail Gillsepie\, Marcy Marxer\, Phil Cook\, Nick Falk\, and Joseph Dejarnette. \nNow 90\,  Alice is touring less but still performs and teaches in workshops. As she noted on the back cover of her latest recording: “In the dark of the night I think sometimes about how this might be my final recording\, my final mattress\, my final car\, my final dog—but then you never know….” \n  URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-big-plate-3-6-alice-gerrard/ LOCATION:Barley’s\, 200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/AliceGerrard-36.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:20260305T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T130000 DTSTAMP:20260921T151944 CREATED:20260220T215626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T214609Z UID:10082405-1772712000-1772715600@wdvx.com SUMMARY:The Blue Plate Special – 3/5 – Cody Landress-Gibson / Will Wesley DESCRIPTION:Cody Landress-Gibson will be performing! \nWill 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. \nHe 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. \nBut 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. \nIn 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. \nTragedy 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. \nWesley 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. \nToday\, 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. \nHe 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.” \nIn 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. \nDespite 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. \n  URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-blue-plate-special-3-5-will-wesley/ LOCATION:Barley’s\, 200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Will-Wesley-35.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:20260227T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T130000 DTSTAMP:20260921T151944 CREATED:20260107T173338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T155442Z UID:10082392-1772193600-1772197200@wdvx.com SUMMARY:The WDVX Big Plate – 2/27 – Dimestore Cowboys DESCRIPTION:The Dimestore Cowboys— modern day pioneers of a traditional country music revival. URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-big-plate-2-6-dimestore-cowboys/ 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/2026/01/Dimestore-Cowboys_Feb-6_1200x675.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:20260220T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T130000 DTSTAMP:20260921T151944 CREATED:20260126T162402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T201204Z UID:10082398-1771588800-1771592400@wdvx.com SUMMARY:The WDVX Big Plate – 2/20 – The Garrett Boys DESCRIPTION:Every 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.” URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-big-plate-2-20-the-garrett-boys/ 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/2026/01/the-garrett-boys-2.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:20260213T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T130000 DTSTAMP:20260921T151944 CREATED:20260126T161903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T201307Z UID:10082397-1770984000-1770987600@wdvx.com SUMMARY:The WDVX Big Plate – 2/13 – Redd and The Paper Flowers DESCRIPTION:Redd & The Paper Flowers is an Appalachian Folk / Livingroom Folk band from Knoxville\, Tennessee with members Katie Adams (upright bass)\, Colleen d’Alelio (cello)\, Gavin Gregg (mandolin)\, and Redd Daugherty (guitar). URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-big-plate-2-13-redd-and-the-paper-flowers/ 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/2026/01/redd-and-the-paper-flowers-2.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:20260206T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T130000 DTSTAMP:20260921T151945 CREATED:20260126T160920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T214014Z UID:10082396-1770379200-1770382800@wdvx.com SUMMARY:The WDVX Big Plate – 2/6 – Tune Junkies DESCRIPTION:The Tune Junkies will be showcasing traditional Irish music at Barley’s as a kick off for weekend of community and tradition! URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-big-plate-2-6-tune-junkies/ 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/2026/01/Frame-1321316345.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:20260130T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T130000 DTSTAMP:20260921T151945 CREATED:20260107T172659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T172659Z UID:10082391-1769774400-1769778000@wdvx.com SUMMARY:The WDVX Big Plate – 1/30 – Crazy On Heart: A Classic Tribute To Heart DESCRIPTION:Born from the passion and power of Knoxville’s own AYCA\, Crazy on Heart is a high-voltage tribute to the legendary rock band Heart. URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-big-plate-1-30-crazy-on-heart-a-classic-tribute-to-heart/ 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/2026/01/Crazy-on-Heart_Jan-30_1200x675.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:20260123T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T130000 DTSTAMP:20260921T151945 CREATED:20260107T171949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T170758Z UID:10082390-1769169600-1769173200@wdvx.com SUMMARY:The WDVX Big Plate – 1/23 – Nathan Morgan Band DESCRIPTION:Nathan Morgan has been surrounded by music his entire life. Whether it was the early vinyl likes of Lynyrd Skynyrd\, The Allman Brothers\, ZZ Top\, and Bad Company to name a few\, or playing in and leading bands as a teenager\, Nathan developed an early passion and drive for creating guitar-driven goodness! Nathan continues to create and inspire with his music. Whether playing solo or with his band\, Nathan pulls from the hallowed history and sounds of places like Memphis\, Chicago\, Macon\, and Nashville\, creating a guitar-based sound that is dripping with emotion and honesty. Over his roughly 20-year career\, Nathan has played with and supported the likes of Buddy Guy\, ZZ Top\, Collective Soul\, Lynyrd Skynyrd\, Travis Tritt\, and Styx\, just to name a few. Nathan and his band are steady touring and playing all over the US. While traveling and getting to play the music of his heroes\, Nathan also writes and has recorded and released his own music. URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-big-plate-1-23-nathan-morgan-band/ 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/2026/01/Nathan-Morgan_Jan-23_1200x675.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:20260116T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T130000 DTSTAMP:20260921T151945 CREATED:20260107T170809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T170145Z UID:10082389-1768564800-1768568400@wdvx.com SUMMARY:The WDVX Big Plate – 1/16 – Amelia Day DESCRIPTION:Amelia Day is a musical jack-of-all-trades. Standing at the intersection of folk\, rock\, and pop\, Day blends heartfelt storytelling\, raw delivery\, and unforgettable melodies into music that feels both fresh and familiar — like rediscovering an old favorite. A self-described writer before anything else\, her perceptive lyricism extends far beyond her 23 years\, with lines reminiscent of songwriting greats like Joni Mitchell and Paul Simon. As the Spokesman-Review notes\, Day has a signature style that features “wordplay\, double-meanings and rhythmic variations\,” with themes ranging from journeying into adulthood to climate change. Many of Day’s songs are also shaped by her intimate relationships\, where her queerness and candor take center stage. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDay is proficient on guitar\, keys\, bass\, and drums\, often switching between instruments during her live performances. At other times\, she lets the music take over — stepping away from the instruments to simply sing and dance with mic in hand. She says she aims to “create an environment of complete presence and joy\, but also healthy catharsis of all the worst emotions.” As the Vanderbilt Hustler highlights\, her set is “energetic\, emotional and full of fun\, just like all of her music.” Fans often leave Day’s shows on a high\, blown away by her powerhouse vocals (drawing comparisons to Brandi Carlile\, Norah Jones\, Alanis Morissette\, and others)\, and charmed by the joy she exudes while onstage. \nAlready boasting over a million streams on a number of songs\, Amelia Day continues to prove herself as both a songwriter and performer\, emerging as a voice destined to resonate for years to come. URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-big-plate-1-16-amelia-day-the-cloves/ 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/2026/01/Amelia-Day_Jan-16_1200x675.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:20260109T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260109T130000 DTSTAMP:20260921T151945 CREATED:20260107T162645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T162713Z UID:10082388-1767960000-1767963600@wdvx.com SUMMARY:The WDVX Big Plate – 1/9 – Anders Thomsen DESCRIPTION:Purveyor of quality honky-tonk\, blues\, country and roots rock. \n\nAnders Thomsen has deep roots. This midwestern boy grew up on the music that makes America. The Twang of the Opry on a Saturday night\, the Rock n Roll on the stereos in the Chevys and the Fords and the Blues and Soul spilling out of the nightclubs he snuck into. He heard all that and made it his own. \nHe picked up the heartbreak and the joy of the blues\, and matched it with the lonesome\, lovelorn hillbilly waltz and powered it all with those rock and roll V-8s. \nHe got an early start\, playing in bars and nightclubs before he was old enough to drive\, sometimes even with a note from his mother.  He sang\, played guitar\, played bass and even played the washtub. Anything to get him on stage to learn the craft. URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-big-plate-1-9-anders-thomsen/ 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/2026/01/anders_jan-9_1200x675.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:20251224T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251224T130000 DTSTAMP:20260921T151945 CREATED:20251209T192932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T192932Z UID:10082014-1766577600-1766581200@wdvx.com SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special at Barley's - 12/24 – Todd Steed & The Christmas Suns DESCRIPTION:This day East Tennessee’s Own Todd Steed & The Christmas Suns will join us for the special edition of the WDVX Blue Plate Special inside of Barley’s! URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-at-barleys-12-24-todd-steed-the-christmas-suns/ LOCATION:Barley’s\, 200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/12-24-Todd-Steed.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:20251219T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T130000 DTSTAMP:20260921T151945 CREATED:20251209T190751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T190751Z UID:10082011-1766145600-1766149200@wdvx.com SUMMARY:The WDVX Big Plate – 12/19 – Milkman & The Big Band DESCRIPTION:Milk Man & The Big Band\, from Knoxville\, Tennessee\, is a 21-piece blues\, rock\, and jazz band established in 2021 by songwriter Dino “Milk Man” Nassios. URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-big-plate-12-19-milkman-the-big-band/ LOCATION:Barley’s\, 200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,The Big Plate ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/12-19-Milkman-The-Big-Band.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:20251212T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T130000 DTSTAMP:20260921T151945 CREATED:20251203T140751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T140751Z UID:10082003-1765540800-1765544400@wdvx.com SUMMARY:The WDVX Big Plate – 12/12 – The Jazz Mixed Messengers DESCRIPTION:The Jazz Mixed Messengers is a jazz group from Knoxville Tennessee that plays popular music\, and a little jazz! URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-big-plate-12-12-the-jazz-mixed-messengers/ LOCATION:Barley’s\, 200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,The Big Plate ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/12-12-The-Jazz-Mixed-Messengers.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:20251205T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T130000 DTSTAMP:20260921T151945 CREATED:20251119T182136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T182136Z UID:10081994-1764936000-1764939600@wdvx.com SUMMARY:The WDVX Big Plate – 12/5 – Wasted Major DESCRIPTION:Wasted Major is a dynamic and genre-bending band that blends the classic sounds of 60s and 70s rock with a dose of 90s country and honky-tonk flair. Formed in Knoxville\, TN\, and now based in Nashville\, the band plays over 200 shows annually across the United States and Europe. The band’s extensive touring has earned them some early recognition\, including two (2) European tours and a nomination for International Band of the Year by the Austrian Country Music Federation. \nConsisting of Tim Jones (Guitar/Vocals)\, Simon Heeran (Lead Guitar/Vocals)\, Richie Miller (Bass/Vocals)\, and Andre Bucks (Keyboard/Vocals)\, Wasted Major stands apart with their multi-vocal lineup\, allowing for an ever-changing live performance. Their tight harmonies and undeniable chemistry have earned them a loyal following\, ranging from honky-tonk nights on Nashville’s iconic Lower Broadway to large stages across the southeastern U.S to European pubs and festivals. \nThe band is poised to release a fresh slate of music Come 2025 that combines their Southern rock roots with bold\, innovative ideas. With a rich blend of influences and a passion for live performance\, Wasted Major is gearing up to take their music in exciting new directions. \nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8q51vjY9M6g URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-big-plate-12-5-wasted-major/ LOCATION:Barley’s\, 200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,The Big Plate ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/12-5-Wasted-Major.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:20251128T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251128T130000 DTSTAMP:20260921T151945 CREATED:20251119T172838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T172838Z UID:10081989-1764331200-1764334800@wdvx.com SUMMARY:The WDVX Big Plate – 11/28 – Randy Steele & High Cold Wind DESCRIPTION:Randy Steele is a Banjo Player & Singer/Songwriter from Chattanooga Tennessee. URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-big-plate-11-28-randy-steele-high-cold-wind/ LOCATION:Barley’s\, 200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/11-28-Randy-Steele.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:20251121T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T130000 DTSTAMP:20260921T151945 CREATED:20251114T130738Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T130835Z UID:10081979-1763726400-1763730000@wdvx.com SUMMARY:The WDVX Big Plate – 11/21 – Mic Harrison & The High Score DESCRIPTION:On April 7\, 1862\, the morning after the first day of the battle of Shiloh in West Tennessee\, it frosted. The peach trees that were on the fields where the battle took place had recently blossomed and fell with the frost\, covering the dead bodies of the young soldiers like pink snow. As a child growing up in the 1970s\, Mic Harrison had no idea of the significance that Shiloh held in history. He only knew that it was his family’s favorite place for picnics and reunions. \nThose memories make up “Picnic at Shiloh\,” the final track on Harrison’s new album\, “Peach Blossom Youth.” Now a noted singer-songwriter and amateur historian\, Harrison feels the full irony of the sweet memories contrasted with the area’s bloody past. \nHarrison has been writing songs since he was a high school student in Bradford\, Tenn. \n“Even early on I hardly ever wrote songs about girls and all that\,” says Harrison. “I wrote about life\, history… that stuff.” \nHarrison moved to Knoxville in the 1990s to join proto-Americana act The V-Roys\, and later joined power pop favorites Superdrag before recording his solo album “Pallbearer’s Shoes.” When he teamed up with The High Score early in the new millennium he found the perfect collaborators. The band now consists of guitarists Robbie Trosper and Kevin Abernathy\, bassist Vance Hillard and drummer Mark T. Dunn. Harrison’s 20-year collaboration with The High Score has resulted in a stack of albums as well featured spots in music festivals\, including Bonnaroo\, Rhythm N’ Blooms\, and Easyriders Rodeo\, and national tours in elegant concert halls\, sweaty bars\, and listening rooms across America. \nTo make sure the recording of these new songs were as good as possible\, Harrison brought in famed producer Eric “Roscoe” Ambel\, whose credits include producing albums for The Bottle Rockets\, Nils Lofgren\, The Backsliders\, and many others\, co-leading the Del-Lords and The Yayhoos\, as well as playing guitar with Joan Jett and the Blackhearts and Steve Earle. \n“Sonically\, this is the best record we’ve ever done\,” says Harrison. \nNearly all of the songs are about real people – from a West Tennessee character named Bobby Jack\, who inspired “Scrap Iron Man” to a Mexican American War soldier in the song “Dallas Sutton.” \n“A lot of these songs are very personal\,” says Harrison. “It could be a book.” \n“Lose You Over This” was written after a family member’s suicide attempt. “Keep Drivin’” was inspired by a beloved niece being kicked out of church because she is gay. “Old Man” is about Harrison’s late father\, who died of Alzheimer’s disease. \nWith their upbeat melodies and energetic delivery\, it would be easy to miss the sometimes-dark subject matter of Harrison’s new songs. Yet\, that’s what makes this and all of Harrison’s work special. It draws you in and delivers a good time\, but if you care to dig a little deeper\, there’s plenty more to discover. \n– Wayne Bledsoe URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-big-plate-11-21-mic-harrison-the-high-score/ LOCATION:Barley’s\, 200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,The Big Plate ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/11-21-Mic-Harrison-The-High-Score.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:20251114T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T130000 DTSTAMP:20260921T151945 CREATED:20251104T190352Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T190352Z UID:10081970-1763121600-1763125200@wdvx.com SUMMARY:The WDVX Big Plate – 11/14 – Phil Faconti Trio DESCRIPTION:Phil Faconti Trio joins us this day bringing the real\, live music! URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-big-plate-11-14-phil-faconti-trio/ LOCATION:Barley’s\, 200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,The Big Plate ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/11-14-Phil-Faconti-Trio.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:20251107T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T130000 DTSTAMP:20260921T151945 CREATED:20251027T174940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T174940Z UID:10081963-1762516800-1762520400@wdvx.com SUMMARY:The WDVX Big Plate – 11/7 – Larry & Joe DESCRIPTION:Larry & Joe were destined to make music together. \nLarry Bellorín hails from Monagas\, Venezuela and is a legend of Llanera music. Joe Troop is from North Carolina and is a GRAMMY-nominated bluegrass and oldtime musician. Larry was forced into exile and is an asylum seeker in North Carolina. Joe\, after a decade in South America\, got stranded back in his stomping grounds in the pandemic. Larry worked construction to make ends meet. Joe’s acclaimed “latingrass” band Che Apalache was forced into hiatus\, and he shifted into action working with asylum seeking migrants. Then Larry met Joe. \nCurrently based in the Triangle of North Carolina\, both men are versatile multi-instrumentalists and singer-songwriters on a mission to show that music has no borders. As a duo they perform a fusion of Venezuelan and Appalachian folk music on harp\, banjo\, cuatro\, fiddle\, maracas\, guitar\, upright bass\, and whatever else they decide to throw in the van. The program they offer features a distinct blend of their musical inheritances and traditions as well as storytelling about the ways that music and social movements coalesce. \nLARRY BELLORÍN \nLarry Bellorín grew up in Punta de Mata in the state of Monagas\, Venezuela. His mother\, a poor farmworker\, raised him. By age 6\, he became a shoe shiner and built a faithful clientele by singing as he polished\, taking requests for the popular Vallenatos of the day. He eventually caught the attention of a local music educator who invited him to study at the city’s premiere music school. \nLarry’s first instrument was the cuatro\, a 4-string guitar with Spanish roots central to the Venezuelan identity and typically the first instrument a folk musician is taught there. Cuatristas strum out complex polyrhythms at dizzying speeds as accompaniment for vocalists and harpists. Larry quickly excelled and by age 11 was supporting himself through music alone. He soon became proficient on guitar\, electric bass\, mandolin and maracas as well. By age 13\, he was well-versed in the folk music of his region (valse\, pasaje\, joropo\, música oriental) and was honored as first cuatrista for the local Casa de Cultura. \nAfter filling in on cuatro for a friend on a gig at a local pizzeria\, Larry met an authentic llanera harpist named Urbino Ruiz\, who immediately took him under his wing as an apprentice. After only a month of tutelage\, Larry had a repertoire of 40 songs. “I played so much\, I would wake up hunched over my harp\,” he recalls. \nIn 1999\, Urbano invited Larry to perform with him alongside Venezuelan cultural treasure Renaldo Armas at the Punta de Mata’s Parque Ferial. After playing\, Armas\, a GRAMMY winner and the country’s most well known champion of Llanera music\, introduced him to the crowd of more than 8\,000 people as “el maestro Larry Bellorín.” From that point forward\, Larry was respected as such. \nLarry went on to accompany countless Venezuelan musical luminaries including Cristina Maica\, Teo Galindez\, and Rumi Olivo. While touring the country as a performer\, he and his wife opened Casa Vieja\, a school dedicated to teaching Música Llanera. In three years\, he taught nearly five hundred students and launched Monagas’ first Musicá Llanera festival. \nInspired by the success of Gustavo Dudamel’s orchestral program El Sistema\, the state-funded parallel folk program Alma Llanera aimed to enrich the lives of and promote cultural heritage to children through Venezuela’s folk music. Larry taught harp\, cuatro\, and vocals to countless students. \nIn 2012 Venezuela began to collapse\, and it became impossible to maintain a music school. Poverty and violence reached unprecedented extremes\, and new political realities threatened Larry and his family’s lives. He decided to go to the United States in search of work and asylum for his family. He arrived with only thirty dollars and slept on the floor of an unfurnished room while doing construction day labor. His wife and young daughter eventually joined him. Having faced political persecution\, they were able to open a case for asylum. Larry has endured wage theft and several work site injuries but continues to look to the future with hope. \nPrior to the pandemic\, Larry was beginning to find work as a musician in North Carolina\, playing bass in Salsa bands and booking his own Venezuelan folk group across the state. But the pandemic’s restrictions on social gatherings ended those opportunities\, and Larry returned to full time construction work. \nJOE TROOP \nJoe Troop is a multi-instrumentalist\, singer\, and songwriter hailing originally from Winston-Salem\, North Carolina. The founder of GRAMMY-nominated stringband Che Apalache\, Joe’s music is deeply inspired by his decade living in Buenos Aires and traveling throughout Latin America. When the pandemic unexpectedly landed him back in North Carolina\, he spent 2020 learning direct action from stalwart organizers. In 2021 he channeled that energy into his homecoming album Borrowed Time. The record was co-produced with Jason Richmond (The Avett Brothers\, Branford Marsalis) and features luminaries like Béla Fleck (who produced Che Apalache’s GRAMMY-nominated album)\, Abigail Washburn\, Tim O’Brien\, and Charlie Hunter\, but the visceral songwriting and fine-crafted instrumentals speak for themselves. Joe’s music reflects both his time spent living abroad as well as his upbringing in the North Carolina Piedmont. Now based in Durham\, he leads various ensembles which play his original music. URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-big-plate-11-7-larry-joe/ LOCATION:Barley’s\, 200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/11-7-Larry-Joe.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:20251031T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T130000 DTSTAMP:20260921T151945 CREATED:20251020T130227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T131758Z UID:10081955-1761912000-1761915600@wdvx.com SUMMARY:The WDVX Big Plate – 10/31 – Jeff Cregger Band DESCRIPTION:Knoxville’s own Jeff Cregger Band will join us this day. URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-big-plate-10-31-jeff-cregger-band/ LOCATION:Barley’s\, 200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,The Big Plate ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/10-31-Jeff-Cregger-Band.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:20251024T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T130000 DTSTAMP:20260921T151945 CREATED:20251015T170318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T170318Z UID:10081950-1761307200-1761310800@wdvx.com SUMMARY:The WDVX Big Plate – 10/24 – Steel City Jug Slammers DESCRIPTION:Authentic American Jug Band from Birmingham\, Alabama playing pre WWII jug band and blues classics as well as weaving originals of their own. The Band is Ramblin’ Ricky Tate\, Jerrod Atkins\, C.W. Medders\, & Washtub Jay. The Steel City Jug Slammers were inducted into the Jug Band Hall of Fame in 2017 and featured on NPR’s A Prairie Home Companion in 2015. URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-big-plate-10-24-steel-city-jug-slammers/ LOCATION:Barley’s\, 200 East Jackson Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37915\, United States CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,The Big Plate ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wdvx.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/10-25-Steel-City-Jug-Slammers.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 END:VCALENDAR