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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special – 8/30 – Night Hawk
DESCRIPTION:What is it like to lose yourself in a place that doesn’t love you back? \nMaybe it’s waves crashing on a cold beach after the tourists have gone home. Echoes from an old community center\, the backdrop to ill-fated dance lessons. The hum of the world passing by as you stare out the window of the commuter train. Before We Begin\, the debut full-length from Night Hawk\, lives in this unsettled soundscape where childhood memory flickers\, choices crystallize\, and windows and doorways are as vital as the paths behind them. \nEmerging from Portland\, Maine\, Night Hawk began as a songwriting experiment between Colter Adams (Indigo Boulevard) and Peyton Semjen to compose songs inspired by the painter\, Edward Hopper. The band quickly drew the attention of Northeast artists and audiences alike\, culminating in collaborations with the Whitney Museum of Art and the Edward Hopper House. With Before We Begin\, Adams and Semjen expand the scope of their music beyond Hopper’s world\, but remain fixated on his aesthetics: thresholds\, isolation\, and interplay between illuminating light and clouded intention. \nProduced by Colter and Colin Miller (Indigo De Souza\, MJ Lenderman) in Asheville\, N.C.\, Before We Begin features recorded contributions from Emma Chun (violin)\, Courtney Burnett (drums)\, Alex Kozic (guitar)\, and Shea Sewall (bass). The album is out on all platforms on August 7\, 2025. The band’s East Coast tour will begin in Portland\, ME on August 7 and conclude in Nashville\, TN on August 30.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-8-30-night-hawk/
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 – 8/28 – Stripmall Ballads
DESCRIPTION:Stripmall Ballads is the haunted\, dust-blown project of Phillips Saylor Wisor\, a songwriter wandering the backroads between myth and memory. Drawing comparisons to Neil Young\, Bonnie “Prince” Billy\, and Maybelle Carter\, his work lives in the tension between Appalachian tradition and modern disillusionment—aching with spectral beauty\, dry wit\, and a bone-deep sense of longing. From early lo-fi masterworks like Since Jimmy Died to the sparse\, cinematic ache of Distant\, his songs are slow-burning dispatches from the heart of a fractured America—where ghosts speak in minor chords and resistance sounds like a hymn. Stripmall Ballads doesn’t just sing about forgotten places—it sings from them. \nPhillips Saylor Wisor – aka STRIPMALL BALLADS – is a Maryland-based rollicking musical rambler\, rife with story-songs rich in emotion and hardihood. His brand of folk music sings the heartbreaking ballads of old brick buildings\, vacant lots\, and rustbelt towns. Of third shift papas\, flood plains\, and long drives through nowhere towns. He’s boots on the ground\, guitar across the body\, ever observing the ugly mundane mixed with the beautiful chaos of this place we trample upon on the daily. \nHe’s shared stages with Tommy Prine\, John R. Miller\, Danny Barnes\, Les Claypool\, The Be Good Tanyas\, Willy Tea Taylor\, just to name a few. \nIn his early days\, Wisor found comfort in DC’s encampments searching for validation in the gritty corners of tucked away spaces. Where street people applauded and encouraged as he picked away\, a rustling sound of Americana and folk\, with boozed-up night chatter for background noise. \nAs founding member of The Shiftless Rounders\, Phillips dove deep into the Appalachian ocean of old time banjo and balladry. And as a fervent practitioner of Shape Note music\, he has spent countless hours singing in the “old way” and devouring the harmonic notions of American roots music. \nWith a nod to Woody Guthrie\, Phillips deploys all these influences in his music. Stripmall Ballads is a testament to the enduring power of painting experience with emotion\, forever a voice of the strange amongst strangers.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-8-28-stripmall-ballads/
LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special – 8/27 – Dallas Ugly
DESCRIPTION:Nashville’s Dallas Ugly are an indie rock band of truly trusted friends\, a trio who have been singing each other’s songs for over a decade. Three distinctive voices: guitarist Owen Burton observes humanity at a wry remove\, chuckling\, multi-instrumentalist Libby Weitnauer lifts personal experience up into catchy tunes\, and bassist Eli Broxham gracefully snakes through the low end on his more melancholy contributions. Together they’ve forged an ironclad\, sibling-like bond\, daring each other to ever increasing heights. Their listeners – lucky – get the overlap of their Venn diagram\, the best of their crop\, otherwise known as “See Me Now\,” their sophomore album. \nThough they first started playing each other’s songs back in their Chicago undergrad days\, Dallas Ugly officially formed in 2020 when Owen\, Libby\, and Eli took a chance on relocating to Nashville. Owen had been living in Senegal serving in the Peace Corps\, Libby had established herself as an in-demand musician in New York City\, and Eli was playing on frequent bluegrass and country gigs in Illinois – reunited in the Music City\, they got to work\, shaping both Dallas Ugly and the local scene while playing with a slew of other Nashville artists. Their 2022 debut LP “Watch Me Learn” flirted with the boundaries of Americana – Libby’s vibrant fiddle playing\, Eli’s more down-home basslines\, a smattering of pedal steel. The record garnered listeners and acclaim. Under the Radar Magazine remarked the band “creates their own style full of shimmering magic\, crafting a work of fractal guitars\, pastoral melodies\, and glowing harmonies.” For the Rabbits noted a “depth and togetherness that’s a true calling card.” \nBut the trio leveled up in a serious way when they started collaborating with producer and engineer Justin Francis\, a straight-up Grammy winner who works with new classic songwriters like Madison Cunningham and Sarah Jarosz. He’s coaxed out a broad sonic palette – layers of jangly electric guitars\, an insistent drum sound\, tasteful OP-1 synth twinkles – while still allowing plenty of room for Dallas Ugly’s impeccable melodies and crackling violin lines. The trio plays beautifully and energetically\, they dig in and stop on a dime\, their voices in close intervals soar over breaks and the occasional measure of 2/4. Libby puts it well: “As a band\, I think we really just let it rip on this one – we tried to just make sounds and choices that we thought were cool without thinking too much about what was ‘right.’” It’s a delicious combo of studio polish and pure musical instinct. \nThe record is contemporary\, crisp\, and alive\, full of first cracks at insightful songs captured through live takes – just the kind of thing you might hear leaping out of a Fresh Finds playlist. The lyrics\, too\, feel particularly of the current moment – the title track evokes a not-too-distant economic collapse and throughout the record the three songwriters grapple for sure footing in an unstable world. “See Me Now” feels like a part of the current band-with-guitars renaissance\, in alignment with touring acts like Big Thief\, MJ Lenderman\, or songwriter Allegra Krieger. They’d be right at home on the bill at one of Wilco’s summer festivals or opening for Lucinda Williams\, heroes that bridge tradition and now. And it’s rare these days to hear a band so effectively channel the thoughtful toe-tapper anthems that used to be all over late 90s radio\, the kind of well-crafted\, open-hearted music to which you can’t help but sing along. With their new producer in the mix\, “See Me Now” shows brilliant shades of “Wide Open Spaces\,” the romantic swoon of Sixpence None the Richer and the Cranberries\, the chorused guitars of an REM track\, the bop-along charm of a Gin Blossoms heater. And yes\, Sheryl Crow is also a solid point of listening reference\, which is no surprise – she counts Justin Francis among her studio collaborators. \nThe record opens with a Southern-Rock-adjacent bopper whose insistent choruses explode. And then the album takes off running\, skipping through vocalists\, protagonists\, and genres\, all bolstered with tremendously melodic bass playing. “Best Behaviour” rolls the windows down while the band gleefully saws away while “Doing Good” transforms the apprehensions of the world falling apart into a gratitude anthem strummed on a rubber bridge guitar. “Circumstances” sprints at a panting pace\, shimmering\, followed by “Out of Sight\,” a charming\, hangdog vocal delivered by Eli. Other highlights: the sticky sweet\, rueful yearning of “Sugar Crash\,” the poignant\, sad joke shuffles courtesy of Owen on tracks eight and nine. Closer “Thin Skin” – drumless and extra tender after nine groovers – features achingly lovely vocals from Libby that echo out in plate reverb over nylon string chords. Stripped away of the rest of the band\, the song underlines just how interconnected and locked-in the trio is on the rest of the album. A song about falling down\, standing up\, then appreciating the growth and humility afforded to you after you make contact with the ground. These themes are heard elsewhere throughout the record’s other songs – shouting out the hardships that formed you\, thanking the heavens for vulnerability and the good love of friends that set you on your path forward. I’m back on my feet\, they seem to sing\, can you see me now?
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-8-27-dallas-ugly/
LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special – 8/26 – Dakota Ray Parker / June Star
DESCRIPTION:Dakota grew up in Hillsboro\, Kentucky exploring the mountains\, playing in the creeks and living in a land of true freedom. Goats\, pigs\, packs of dogs\, you name it. But here and there\, times were tough\, back and forth to foster homes\, alcoholism and poverty. “The feeling of being housed with strangers as a kid…you’ll grow up real quick…and its lonely” Parker says. But everything seemed to change when his parents got him a guitar in 2011\, lifting him out of reality into a new world where Parker learned to channel what he felt\, a world that felt like home. \nHis first songs were inspired by the local bluegrass players\, 1990s country and southern gospel. At the age of 18\, after his mothers passing\, Dakota was offered a job in Indiana at an RV repair business. With one hour to decide\, off he went with $40 in his pocket. Job after job\, factory after factory\, Dakota did not feel like he found his place. In 2023\, Parker quit his job to go all-in on music. “Only thing that gave me a sense of importance as a kid\, was music…so thats what I’m gonna do.” Parker says. \nHis first single\, “Rebel on the Run\,” quickly made waves and received radio airplay internationally. Two EPs\, “Kentucky Gap” and “Higher Ground\,” painted pictures of his turbulent upbringing while developing his identity as an up-and-coming Americana artist. His songs range from hauntingly empty to pulsing arrangements. With his Appalachian drawl and conviction for emotional honesty in songwriting\, Parker plays in a way that honors the local musicians and the upbringing that made him. Now living in north central Indiana and raising a family of his own\, he continues to tour around Indiana. Now in 2025\, Parker plans to release his first debut album. \n \nThe Late Spring from June Star arrives in late fall to stoke our fires for the oncoming winter. Bristling with the heat of a barely contained fire\, June Star’s confessional country rock invites us in to battle the blaze or find close comfort dancing to keep warm. Baltimore based June Star has been the primary musical outlet for Andrew Grimm since 1998. The Late Spring showcases June Star’s bar band chops over heartbroken laments. \nAlbum opener\, “Heaven Only Knows\,” finds Grimm admitting to\, “thinking of you when I shouldn’t be.” It’s an open road windows down thinking country rock tune that could slip into the midst of a Son Volt or Bottle Rockets set. “Waiting on You” expands the record’s sonic landscape with horns\, piano\, and a prominent pedal steel’s mournful wanderings. “Tired of waiting for wishes you wish\,…there ain’t much here a fire won’t fix\,” sings Grimm to introduce us to a “Long Low Simmering Kiss” – a plodding drive alongside a James McMurtry sing-talking baritone. “Used to You” introduces prominent female vocals by Katie Feild to the mix over a mellowed “We Will Rock You” drum beat\, a thumping bass\, and haunting pedal steel. “When the end comes we’ll clearly see what was want and what was need\, I’m getting used to you\, I’m getting used to you\,” their voices intertwine. \n“Boys in Trouble” introduces us to a sorry state of affairs\, “burning up all the things that you love\, is not the same thing as giving up\, someday you’ll find yourself alone…the sad truth is right under your nose and from the bottle to your blood stream it goes.” Though the circumstances may seem unfortunate\, “Boys in Trouble” is a beautiful ballad brimming with sincerity in the midst of a simple yet precise arrangement delicately delivered from seasoned players’ hands. Electric guitars return on “New Moon” as does a sense of renewal and optimism in the lyrics. “I Might Fall” builds on this energy as Grimm sings over a guitar driven groove twist on Tom Petty and Heartbreakers’ Mike Campbell’s guitars in “Listen to Her Heart\,” “I can’t remember where I slept\, but I dreamt from you\, you were telling me it’s all right\, you know what to do.” The Late Spring closes with “Heaven Please” – a sweet dessert after the band’s main offering.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-8-26-dakota-ray-parker/
LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special – 8/25 – Kristina Murray
DESCRIPTION:“I’ve been to some pretty low places these last ten years\,” Kristina Murray confesses. “Faced a lot of heartbreak and loss and grief\, but you have to learn to live with those things if you’re going to survive. You have to persevere.” \nThat spirit of perseverance forms the bedrock of Murray’s stunning new album\, Little Blue. Recorded with producers Misa Arriaga and Rachael Moore\, the collection grapples with loneliness\, desperation\, and existential crises through a series of cinematic snapshots of small-town burnouts and last call lovers. Murray is a country artist in the truest sense\, a genuine craftswoman with a keen eye and ear for the little details that bring her working-class characters to life\, and her delivery is timeless\, blurring the lines between the old school honky-tonk\, swampy Americana\, and R&B-infused southern rock she grew up on in her home state of Georgia. If Murray sounds like a seasoned vet on Little Blue\, that’s because she is. While the album marks her Normaltown debut\, Murray’s spent the last decade since moving to Nashville paying her dues in an endless series of dive bars and juke joints\, and the result is an electrifying introduction to an artist only just beginning to get the kind of wider recognition her talent has long warranted. \n“Country music is having a moment right now\, and of course I’m thrilled to be a part of that\,” Murray reflects. “But even when that moment passes\, I’ll still be making it. This genre’s a never-ending treasure chest of discoveries. Country music is who I am.” \nBorn and raised in Atlanta\, Murray first fell in love with country music at the age of five\, when she heard Patsy Cline’s Greatest Hits on cassette in her momma’s car. After self-releasing her debut album in 2013\, she moved to Nashville\, quickly finding her place in the community as she helped establish the now-legendary Honky Tonk Tuesdays series and became one of the first women to front a band at Santa’s Pub. \n“I wanted to surround myself with great writers and players so I could grow as an artist\,” Murray explains. “It’s funny to look back now and realize how little I knew when I first got to town\, but I was confident\, I’ll say that\,” she laughs. \nMurray worked multiple jobs at a time to pay for her sophomore album\, Southern Ambrosia\, which landed on an array of Best Of lists and prompted Rolling Stone to declare her an Artist You Need To Know\, praising her sound as “country-rock with a deep\, poetic reverence for the land in which it was born.” The breakout critical acclaim didn’t translate to breakout success\, though\, and Murray soon found herself right back where she started\, unsure of where to go or what it all meant. \n“I felt stuck\,” she recalls. “My father died suddenly when I was 25\, a wound that never heals\, and through breakups\, car wrecks\, and just general brokenness\, all of which I was still processing when the whole world shut down in 2020. And while I’d had some brushes with notoriety and a few opportunities to tour in Europe and share bills with some fantastic artists over the years\, it just seemed like I was spinning my wheels getting nowhere.” \nSo Murray did what she always does when the going gets tough: she kept writing\, kept performing\, worked harder. \n“I just wrote and wrote and stockpiled songs for the right opportunity\,” she explains. “I knew I needed to level up\, and that meant finding the people who could help me get there.” \nFirst up was Misa Arriaga (Kacey Musgraves\, Wyatt Flores)\, who’d collaborated with Murray on a covers project in 2022 and eagerly signed on to help her record a full-length LP. It was around this same time that Murray met Rachael Moore (T Bone Burnett’s longtime engineer)\, who was so blown away by Murray’s live show that she invited her to come record in Muscle Shoals pro bono. \n“I wanted to work with both of them\,” Murray recalls\, “but with two different producers in two different studios\, I honestly wasn’t sure how it would all come together. Rather than worry about it\, though\, I tried to just trust in the songs and be as present as possible in the moment\, which helped me fall more in love with the process than ever before.” \nIn the end\, the dual producer setup proved to be perfect for capturing the two sides of Murray’s creative personality. Over a winter weekend in Muscle Shoals with Moore\, she and the band dug deep and chased sounds with meticulous focus and precision; over a spring weekend back in Nashville with Arriaga\, they were able to let loose and embrace a spirit of improvisation and discovery. \n“Both producers work in very different ways\, but their techniques turned out to be really complementary\,” Murray explains. “The songs were so cohesive when they all came together. It just felt totally natural and organic.” \n“A lot of the characters on this record are coming to terms with the fact that life just has a lot of sadness in it\,” Murray reflects. “But making peace with that sadness is what allows you to carry on and find joy and meaning and purpose.” \n“Our time here is so short on this little blue dot\,” Murray muses\, “too short for all the bullshit we get caught up in day to day. This whole record is dropping in and out of these little snippets of sadness in life\, but I wanted to end on this note of hope\, this reminder that you can still find love and beauty no matter how dark things may seem.” \nAll it takes is a little perseverance. \nAnthony D’Amato \n \n 
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-8-25-kristina-murray/
LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special – 8/23 – Robbie Riot and The Rockets
DESCRIPTION:A new band called Robbie Riot and The Rockets will be joining us this day. \n 
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LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Big Plate –  8/22 – Carolina Bluegrass Style
DESCRIPTION:Carolina Bluegrass Style is a unique blend of young and old\, past\, present\, and perhaps the future of bluegrass music. When Tommy Thomas asked Tyler Chasteen\, Don Ashley\, and David Prosser to get together and play some music\, they had no idea they would be creating a new group. Yet\, the popularity of the group has surpassed all expectations. While all the members of the band live in the Columbia\, SC area\, they have been honing their sound in restaurants\, clubs\, and other venues around Asheville\, NC. \nThe band’s eclectic mix of members has brought about a fusion of both musical styles and musical selections\, featuring a little of everything from old Western Swing music to Jazz\, Reggae\, and\, of course\, Traditional and Contemporary Bluegrass. The band has become known not only for their sound and mix of music but also for their warm and endearing stage presence that keeps people entertained and involved in what they do. \n### Let’s Meet the Band \n**Tommy Thomas** – The “foundation” man for the band\, Tommy has played Jazz\, Big Band\, and Classical before getting into bluegrass and playing with several local bands. He brought Carolina Bluegrass Style together\, and his rock-solid beat moves the sound with his walking lines. Inspired by legends like Tom Grey and Edgar Meyer\, Tommy is a key component of the band’s rhythm section. \n**Don Ashley** – Don plays the fiddle and serves as the Master of Ceremonies for the band. His charm\, wit\, and easygoing manner engage the crowd\, making them feel part of the performance. With a career spanning several bands\, Don’s powerful double-stop fiddle style and strong baritone lead voice make him a fun and captivating performer. \n**Tyler Chasteen** – Holding down both rhythm and lead guitar\, Tyler is the youngest member of the group. His talent is immense\, inspired by icons like Tony Rice\, Clarence White\, and Billy Strings. Tyler is not only an exceptional guitarist but also a strong singer\, with his lead and tenor voice fitting perfectly over the music that Carolina Bluegrass Style creates. \n**David Prosser** – Rounding out the ensemble is the banjo and dobro player. David has been playing since he was 17 and loves the music he plays. Whether it’s swing or hard-driving bluegrass\, David is always having a great time. With influences ranging from Earl Scruggs and Don Reno to Béla Fleck and Tony Trischka\, David is constantly learning and evolving his craft. \nThat’s the band\, or as we like to say…This is CBS!
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-big-plate-8-22-carolina-bluegrass-style/
LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special – 8/21 – Marfa
DESCRIPTION:Born and raised to a Texas country soundtrack\, forged in Colorado from a shared love of rock icons past and present\, and ignited by the spirit of California’s Laurel Canyon sound\, Marfa has arrived with an undeniably authentic sound as familiar as your favorite pair of Wranglers while as fresh as the morning Rocky Mountain air. \nTheir debut single “66”\, produced by Grammy® Award winning producer Nick Waterhouse (Leon Bridges\, Jon Batiste) and recorded at LA’s EastWest Studios inside the same four walls that gave life to The Beach Boys’ Pet Sounds and The Mamas & the Papas’ California Dreamin’\, puts the pedal-to-the-metal straight out of the gate on this top down road trip through the highways\, byways\, and everywhere in between. \nWith the release of “Daisy”\, produced by Grammy® Award nominated Josh Block (Caamp\, Leon Bridges) and written in the storied Canyon itself\, the band channels influences from CSNY to the Eagles\, taking listeners on an harmony-driven acoustic journey to find a long lost friend. \nUpcoming releases produced by 3-time Grammy® Award nominated Jonathan Wilson (Dawes\, Father John Misty\, Billy Strings) coming soon.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-8-21-marfa/
LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T130000
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special – 8/20 – Maygen & The Bird Watcher
DESCRIPTION:The past few years have been quite a stir for the Minnesota progressive folk-rock-country sextet Maygen & The Birdwatcher. In late 2021 they released their debut full-length album\, Moonshine\, (which Americana UK wrote is “stunning”)\, earning them Midwest Country Music Awards for Album of the Year and Americana Artist of the Year) and landed opportunities to join festival stages with bands like Old Crow Medicine Show\, Paul Cauthen\, Grace Potter\, and even support a childhood favorite\, Travis Tritt. \nThey continued the momentum in late 2022\, releasing Moonshine’s companion EP\, with the “lively and charming” (Adventures in Americana) Bootleggin’ At The Flower Shoppe. With Maygen & The Birdwatcher taking home wins for the 2023 Album of the Year and Americana Artist of the Year at the Midwest Country Music Organization’s annual awards for Bootleggin’ At The Flower Shoppe. \nThe Americana folk band adventurously blurs the sounds of country\, bluegrass\, folk\, and blues. Lead singers Maygen Lacey\, and Noah Neumann intentionally work to draw on their vastly different musical influences and vocal styles to bring a fresh and unexpected mix of songs to light. From beauty to grit\, sadness to silliness\, the common thread is that this crew loves music\, and playing it together\, and it shows. \nIn October 2023\, Maygen & The Birdwatcher hosted and curated the inaugural Amerigrass Fest at The Hook and Ladder Theater & Lounge in Minneapolis. Maygen Lacey cherishes the special community of musical artists in the Midwest\, and looks forward to celebrating what each genre\, and fusion of genres can bring about at the new event Amerigrass Fest — “We are big fans of collaboration and love to play with the bands we share the stage with. Music is our love language and we’re very excited to play Amerigrass with the talented array of artists.” \nThat same year\, Maygen & The Birdwatcher teamed up with the South Dakota Grasslands Coalition\, a non-profit organization to help save North America’s most threatened ecosystem: its native grasslands. Together\, they released an original song and music video\, titled “Where Good Things Grow\,” that they hope will raise public awareness regarding the importance of grassland ecosystems and generate support for programs and activities to encourage farmers\, ranchers and state officials to develop programs and policies that preserve and restore the health of North America’s grasslands. The original song and music video for “Where Good Things Grow\,” have earned them the 2023 Video of the Year award from the Midwest Country Music Organization as well as 2023 Entertainer of the Year. \nMaygen & The Birdwatcher’s music is Americana that isn’t afraid to embrace eclecticism\, but it’s also firmly rooted in folk and country. To achieve their rich\, full sound\, the band fills out the sonic details\, with multi-instrumentalist Nik Pellinen adding banjo\, lap steel and electric guitar. Along with bassist Chase Rabideau\, who rounds out the bottom\, mandolin player Jesse Moravec\, who also contributes vocals\, fiddle player Evin Haukos\, and drummer-percussionist Peter Anderson create a new take on bluegrass-folk-country. It’s a hyphenated hybrid that can come only from a seasoned—and tightly knit—band. \nIt leaves music fans wanting to hear more as Maygen & The Birdwatcher leap forward this year\, and take their original music to the next level. \nMaygen & The Birdwatcher have released two single tracks— “Full Moons (Leap Year Session)” and “Jericho” from their forthcoming Leap Year EP available August 2\, 2024. Leap Year was recorded by Minnesota native\, acclaimed artist and guitarist-extraordinaire\, Erik Koskinen.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-8-20-maygen-the-bird-watcher/
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:20250819T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T130000
DTSTAMP:20260502T075551
CREATED:20250814T172155Z
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special - 8/19 - Dave Owens
DESCRIPTION:Dave Owens will bring the live music today! \n 
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-8-19-dave-owens/
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:20250818T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250818T130000
DTSTAMP:20260502T075551
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special – 8/18 – Randie O’Neil
DESCRIPTION:Award winning songwriter Randie O’Neil storytelling comes from a sincere place. Her work as an adolescent intervention specialist brings a real-world perspective to her lyrics. Drawing on her own life story of having to survive an abusive alcoholic environment as a child\, she helps students navigate a complicated world. Through her songs\, she conveys a message of understanding and courage to face problems that almost all of us experience at some point in our lives. \nRandie is sure to take you on a musical journey with her next release\, “Heart and Soul” which was released in February 2024 to high praise and received honorary mention in the American Song of the year songwriting contest.  Heart and Soul is a dive deep into the emotional journey of love\, longing\, and vulnerability. This song explores the intense connection between two souls\, the thrill of newfound love\, and the fear of facing the unknown alone.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-8-18-randie-oneil/
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:20250816T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T130000
DTSTAMP:20260502T075551
CREATED:20250812T181144Z
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special - 8/16 - Brand New Box of Matches
DESCRIPTION:Brand New Box of Matches is an award-winning independent bluegrass band out of Knoxville\, TN. \nElizabeth Sherman’s lovely vocals shine on haunting ballads and raucous honky-tonk inspired tunes\, while Ryan Hardison’s catchy banjo & guitar playing along with his wry lyrics will have your toes tapping and face grinning. \nThe duo has three full length albums on CD and all the major streaming services. 2022’s Strike One is a collection of classic bluegrass and country tunes\, 2023’s Flame & Water is a completely original album that covers everything from relationships to ghost stories to substance abuse. Their original album\, Light It Up!\, was released on April 5th\, 2024 and several songs off the album received significant radio play across North American\, Europe and Australia. \nTheir latest original single\, Tossing & Turning\, is an exciting bluegrass tune that features Elizabeth’s powerful vocals and some hot banjo picking from Ryan. \nBrand New Box of Matches has played more than 200 shows. Appearances include Bluegrass Planet Radio\, The WDVX Blue Plate Special\, The Rosine Barn\, Boones Creek Opry\, Cumberland Gap Folk Festival\, Wears Valley Fall Festival\, and The Mountain Opry.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-8-16-brand-new-box-of-matches/
LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T130000
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special – 8/14 – Jeremiah Sammartano
DESCRIPTION:Jeremiah Sammartano\, new Milwaukee resident (Sept 2024)\, Emmy nominated singer/songwriter who fronts the bluesy/Americana and sometimes one-man band\, Jeremiah and the Red Eyes\, has covered many miles over the past several years – taking the various roads spreading music influenced by the raw blues of Charley Patton\, the lyrical and often raucous sounds of The Pogues\, the twang of Willie Nelson\, and some vintage rock and roll – “Delta Blues and Twangy Grooves” – from Los Angeles outward through the western states to St. Louis\, Nashville (where he relocated for a spell in 2008-2009)\, Chicago – and overseas to the UK. In the past\, Jeremiah has shared the stage with Willie Nelson\, Southern Culture On The Skids\, David Olney\, and has performed on the radio shows: WDVX Blue Plate Special out of Knoxville\, TN.\, The Live@Lunch show on KRFC out of Fort Collins\, CO.\, and ResonanceFM out of London\, UK. In Spring 2011 Jeremiah received an Emmy nomination for writing music for the documentary\, Prison Through Tomorrow’s Eyes. Several albums have been released – 2004’s Red Eyed And Restless and 2010’s Under Your Spell \, 2012\, a 10 song album called HOME. Since 2015 Jeremiah has been busy with trips through the Southwest\, a tour through the UK\, and lots more shows from the West\, to the North\, to the South\, and to the East. These Motel Days\, was released on March 31\,2018\, followed by Beneath The Moon and the Stars in 2020 (pandemic album)\, and Flying Away 2022. In 2024 things have been moved around and have gone from Flagstaff to Milwaukee.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-8-14-jeremiah-sammartano/
LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T130000
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special – 8/13 – J. Carmichael
DESCRIPTION:J. Carmichael writes ballads about love\, God\, and a world spinning out of control. Defiance\, perhaps to a fault\, echoes in his music\, from the way he writes\, to the instruments he plays\, to what he writes about. J grew up on Nashville Now\, 90’s punk and indie and he is influenced by the songwriting giants of many genres. Just as comfortable at a fiddle festival as he is at a punk rock show\, never content in the confines of a genre. J has released 3 full length records and a handful of EPs with another album coming in 2025. J spent 2008-2013 recording albums and playing shows from Washington State to Texas playing as an opener for: Lucero\, Tumbledown (Mike of MxPx)\, Scott Biram\, and yet to break out alt country sensation John Moreland. After becoming a father J took several years away from performing and recording and served multiple communities in Idaho and Washington state driving ambulances and fighting a few fires. Some souls however\, are bound to roam and share stories and songs along the way. In 2024 J set out on the road again with a pile of new songs and looks forward to doing even more of it in 2025.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-8-13-j-carmichael/
LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250812T130000
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special - 8/12 - Kirk Fleta
DESCRIPTION:Kirk Fleta has opened for Goose Creek Symphony\, Wooten Brothers\, Shawn Mullins\, & shared the stage with Sam Bush\, Marc Broussard\, Black Lillies & Tony Furtado. \n“Rich tone of his voice with his unique finger style guitar playing to lay down his insightful lyrics with soul.” – Metropulse \nKirk’s Grandfather Miguel FLeta and mother Paloma Fleta were World Famous Spanish Opera tenor and Pop singer.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-8-12-kirk-fleta/
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:20250811T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250811T130000
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special – 8/11 – Jeff Batson
DESCRIPTION:Jeff Batson\, a native of the St. Louis suburb of Cahokia\, IL\, began his musical journey in high school. His early performances at iconic local venues like The Fabulous Fox Theater garnered him a strong following in the local music scene. He has shared the stage with the likes of rock ‘n’ rollers\, Gary U.S. Bonds and Three Doors Down\, country greats including Hank Williams\, Jr.\, Keith Urban\, Tracy Byrd\, and Collin Raye and bluegrass legend\, Dr. Ralph Stanley. The St. Louis Post Dispatch\, in one of their many concert reviews\, declared him “a natural frontman.” After conquering the local scene\, he set his sights on Nashville and\, in 1997\, made the move.​ \nAfter settling in Music City\, Jeff split his time between live performances and honing his songwriting talents\, amassing more than 40 cuts by other artists. “The Rock\,” the title cut on Tracy Lawrence’s Grammy-nominated gospel release\, cracked the Top 20 on the country charts. “Wasted” and “Last Time ‘til the Next Time” were co-written and recorded by Jamie Richards\, who took both songs into the Top 10 on the Texas Music Chart. His own recording of “That’s a Winner\,” which pays tribute to the late great St. Louis Cardinal’s announcer Jack Buck\, remains a St. Louis baseball fan favorite. \nA DOD tour\, performing for the military in Saudi Arabia\, Kuwait\, Bahrain\, the United Arab Emirates\, and Diego Garcia\, gave him a keen understanding of those who serve. Jeff co-wrote “Make a Wish” and “Hometown Heroes\,” both released as singles on Laura Bryna’s debut project for Equity Records Trying to Be Me. “Hometown Heroes” caught the attention of the U.S. Air National Guard\, who created a national promotion using the song in radio commercials and the music video in television commercials. His tribute to the selfless service of firefighters\, “Don’t Call Me a Hero\,” received instant acclaim from the global firefighting community and continues to be played at their events across the country. In 2024-2025 Jeff took two releases\, “End of the Grains” and “Come on Sunshine\,” to the top of the Euro Academy of Country Music Chart. \nIn his songwriting\, Jeff Batson possesses an authentic gift for turning real emotions into music. In his live shows\, he sings those songs with a passion that will excite any fan of good\, honest music.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-8-11-jeff-batson/
LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T130000
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special – 8/9 – Brothers Revolt
DESCRIPTION:Born from a love of authentic sounds\, great songwriting\, and honest music\, Brothers Revolt is a four piece band consisting of Andy Liter on guitar and vocals\, Matt “Wilkie” Wilkerson on lead guitar and backing vocals\, Shane Parkey on bass guitar\, and Ozzie Jimenez on drums. Their musical influences run the gamut from classic rock and 90s alternative to Americana\, punk\, and blues. These diverse influences are what the band uses to cultivate their own unique brand of dynamic\, guitar-driven Rock and Roll. \nBased out of middle and east Tennessee\, look for them at your favorite local club\, brewery\, or anywhere people get together to listen to music and have a good time. The band is currently writing and recording new songs that will be available at their shows. To keep up to date with the band\, sign up for the mailing list or follow them on social media\, links below. \n 
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-8-9-brothers-revolt/
LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T230000
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SUMMARY:Kidstuff Live - 8/9 - Sarah Pirkle
DESCRIPTION:Join your host Sarah Pirkle every 2nd Saturday at 10:00 AM for a toe-tapping\, family-friendly live music performance made just for kids—and their grownups who love them! From catchy tunes to musical surprises.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/kidstuff-live-8-9-sarah-pirkle/
LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,WDVX Kidstuff Live
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T130000
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special – 8/7 – Mika Lynch / Cody Moneymaker
DESCRIPTION:Mika Lynch has always been musically gifted. From the age of 5 she was singing and performing in musicals. Throughout the course of her career\, Mika Lynch has won over the hearts of music lovers from all walks of life. Learn more by exploring the site\, and feel free to get in touch with any of your comments and questions. \n \nKnoxville’s own Cody Moneymaker will also join us today. \n 
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-8-7-mika-lynch-cody-moneymaker/
LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250806T130000
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special – 8/6 – The BackRow Brothers
DESCRIPTION:The BackRow Brothers brothers join us this day.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-8-6-the-backrow-brothers/
LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,WDVX Blue Plate Special
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250805T130000
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special – 8/5 – Duncan Stitt & Grassically Trained
DESCRIPTION:Kipper Stitt and his sons Caden\, and Duncan bring you Grassically Trained! They provide bluegrass music with outstanding family-tight harmonies and impressive musicianship! \n 
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-8-5-duncan-stitt-grassically-trained/
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 – 8/4 – Adam Lopez
DESCRIPTION:“In the wake of Guy Clark and John Prine on one hand\, and JJ Cale and Jimi Hendrix on the other\, is a Blues Americana artist with some radical hair by the name of Adam Lopez. He has worked with a long list of notable names in American roots music. With a warm soulful voice and guitar picking style that seamlessly blends country\, folk\, and blues\, his life’s journey has given him the stories behind his songs — the love\, broken hearts\, successes\, failures\, regrets\, lessons\, and epiphanies. ~ Emmy Award Winning Songwriter Brad Colerick” – Emmy Award Winning Songwriter Brad Colerick
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-8-4-adam-lopez/
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 – 8/2 – Bridget Lyons / Ashton Browne
DESCRIPTION:“The gruff edges of the rock-country sound mix with Lyons’ saccharine\, warm voice. It’s like a sweet orange wedge squeezed into whiskey” – Lyons & Co. is comprised of an all-star cast of musicians and guest musicians including front-woman LYONS\, Allie Kral (Yonder Mountain String Band)\, Mark Lavengood (Billy Strings/Lindsay Lou)\, Jake Lynn (Wyatt Flores) Claire Kibodeux (Blue Water Highway) Andrew Bair (Paul Cauthen)\, Johnny Mullenax\, and more! An emerging artist in the fringe-Americana scene\, Lyons & Co. make music that will bring you straight to the heart of the party. \n \nAshton Browne is a Nashville based FIRE FOLK Singer-Songwriter. Browne’s stylings stun critics and fans alike. Artists ranging from Rickie Lee Jones and Loudon Wainwright to Bruce Hampton and Prince\, are the kinds of comparisons made to Ashton’s unique performance style. The future is wide open for the kind of charisma the Browne projects to audiences large and small. \nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USZK5JcFfD4
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-8-2-bridget-lyons-ashton-browne/
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:20250801T180000
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SUMMARY:First Friday Live - 8/1 - The Lonetones
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our next First Friday Live presenting The Lonetones! \nThe Lonetones are a genre-bending\, modern-folk band from Knoxville\, TN. Driven by the songwriting of married-couple Steph Gunnoe and Sean McCollough\, the band artfully fuses urban and rural themes and musical styles. Steph and Sean have performed together since the year 2000 and have always surrounded themselves with talented musicians to help bring their songs to life. \nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooXqHYeEI3E
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/first-friday-live-8-1-the-lonetones/
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:20250731T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T130000
DTSTAMP:20260502T075551
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special – 7/31 – My Brothers Keeper
DESCRIPTION:My Brother’s Keeper is a progressive bluegrass band from Cincinnati OH that draws inspiration from rock\, gospel\, bluegrass and everything in between. MBK features four part family harmonies\, soulful lead vocals\, thoughtful original music\, and an energetic live show that appeals to fans of any genre. Unique and exciting\, My Brother’s Keeper has brought their fresh blend of original acoustic music to fans all over the United States.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-7-31-my-brothers-keeper/
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:20250730T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250730T130000
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special – 7/30 – Cale Charney
DESCRIPTION:East Tennessee’s Own Cale Charney joins us this day.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-7-30-cale-charney/
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:20250729T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250729T130000
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special – 7/29 – Cory Chambers
DESCRIPTION:Savannah music fans will recognize Cory Chambers from veteran bluegrass band\, City Hotel. His mandolin playing and unique songwriting style helped grow City Hotel into a Low Country institution. The solo effort has Chambers donning an acoustic guitar and harmonica in the style of many luminous folk singers. Inspired by John Prine\, Amy Winehouse\, and all things between\, Chambers brings endearing new songs to all music fans. Listen to the latest EP More Songs! wherever you stream music. Get out and go see him performing solo\, and with bluegrass super group\, Swamptooth.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-7-29-cory-chambers/
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:20250728T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250728T130000
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special – 7/28 – Nate Currin
DESCRIPTION:With over 900 shows performed and more than 800\,000 miles behind him\, Nate Currin is a troubadour in the truest sense. Rooted in the red clay of North Georgia\, his voice carries the grit and soul of the South\, yet his songwriting is marked by an emotional authenticity that defies pretense. Over the years\, Nate has shared stages with some of the industry’s biggest names\, had his music featured on major television shows\, and earned accolades along the way — yet he remains a storyteller at heart\, chasing genuine human connection one song\, one show\, one listener at a time. \nFrom sold-out clubs to listening rooms and even a four-year stretch living on the road in a motorhome\, Nate has built his career on the back of hard miles and real moments. His dedication has earned him 5 International Music & Entertainment Awards — including multiple Songwriter of the Year honors—as well as nominations for Indie Music Awards and a Georgia Music Award. \nSeveral of his albums have landed in the Top 20 on the iTunes / Apple charts\, including The Madman and the Poet (2016). His 2019 release\, Ashes & Earth\, featured the fan-favorite track Oklahoma\, which gained recognition after being featured in Showtime’s TV show Shameless. \nNow\, Nate is gearing up to release his 7th studio album\, GHOST TOWN (pre-order the album now) in the summer of 2025\, a record that weaves together themes of longing\, ghosts of the past\, and the beauty found in broken places. Produced by Matthew Odmark and Jon Poole\, the album was recorded in both Nashville and Georgia\, blending rich\, organic instrumentation with the kind of raw storytelling that has defined Nate’s career. This new chapter promises to be one of his most compelling yet—another testament to a songwriter who isn’t afraid to dig deep\, make mistakes\, and bring back something true and inspiring.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-7-28-nate-currin/
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:20250726T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T130000
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SUMMARY:The WDVX Blue Plate Special – 7/26 – Grey DeLisle / The Close
DESCRIPTION: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. \nGrey’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. \nHer 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.” \nGrey is a single mom to her 3 kids and she’s basically kicking ass. \n \nThe 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.​ \nThe 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.​ \nOne 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.​ \nThe 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.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-blue-plate-special-7-26-grey-delisle-the-close/
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 – 7/25 – Ettore Buzzini
DESCRIPTION:When you think about Bluegrass music\, you don’t think about grand emotional and spiritual journeys that pierce your soul; yet that is exactly what Ettore Buzzini is creating with his innovative\, classical-infused American bluegrass music. \nTo the casual listener\, Ettore’s sound is simply hard-driving Bluegrass. But anyone who listens a little more closely will quickly notice that Ettore’s unique music intersects the iconic acoustic sounds of Americana\, youthful energy and hard drive of pop-rock\, and emotional journeys of classical romantic music. Imagine if Earl Scruggs\, Led Zeppelin\, and Chopin got together on stage: it might sound something like Ettore’s music. \nMulti-award winning young Swiss-American songwriting and banjo prodigy Ettore has a decidedly GenAlpha take on traditional Bluegrass\, rooted in tradition\, but with a innovative\, colorful playing style that is irresistibly distinct\, and a songwriting style completely outside the mainstream. His unique\, fresh style that appeals to non-bluegrass youth is a product of his roots on both sides. He was imbued with the classical tradition while living with his family in Italian-speaking Switzerland\, as a toddler. At age 6\, his Tennessee grandfather introduced him to Flatt & Scruggs\, and he was hit by bluegrass like a lightning bolt. He begged his parents for a banjo for nearly 3 years until\, at age 9\, they relented. Ettore’s love for banjo expanded across the generational iterations of bluegrass. He devoured the traditional bluegrass classics\, while also becoming enthralled by the power of classical music\, inspired by his Swiss grandparents’ sacred choir. Ettore made a name for himself at youth competitions in the Blue Ridge Mountains with his prodigious banjo picking style as well as his mastery of flatpicking guitar. He then revealed a completely new level of artistry at just 11 years old\, when he won the Kruger Brothers’ Young Songwriter’s Contest\, with an original banjo and lyrical composition about the Norse mythology of Ragnarok. By age 14\, he had released his first album\, after being approached by legendary bluegrass record label Patuxent Records. He has performed with bluegrass legends Pete Wernick\, Danny Paisley\, Sideline and many others. He has performed at celebrated festivals such as Merlefest and FloydFest\, PBS’s Woodsongs\, and more. At age 16\, competing against industry professionals\, he won the prestigious Fresh Grass Competition with his original composition\, “The Birth of Eros”\, a banjo instrumental with a classical romantic theme of a lost soul’s hope of redemption and love. \nEttore’s star is soaring in the Folk-Americana-Bluegrass scene\, where his unique\, virtuosic Between his prodigious technical skill\, unique lyrical themes and an infectious love of the music\, he may just succeed in turning GenAlpha into GenBlue.
URL:https://wdvx.com/event/the-wdvx-big-plate-7-25-ettore-buzzini/
LOCATION:WDVX\, 301 S. Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Live Show,The Big Plate
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