From its humble origins situated in “The Camper” located in the Fox Inn Campground north of Knoxville, through to its present stature as one of America’s — make that the world’s — foremost authoritative voices for authentic Americana and grassroots […]
East Tennessee’s WDVX is one of the shining stars in the Americana radio world. I believe much of their success is due to keeping it local by presenting live music every day at noon in downtown Knoxville on their popular Blue […]
In today’s increasingly competitive media world, it’s both easier and more difficult to get publicity, especially the type that helps performers generate enough consistent income to keep bands together, let alone maintain music as a full-time occupation. This appears particularly difficult […]
By winning the Steve Martin prize for Excellence in Banjo and Bluegrass, Rhiannon Giddens stands as an important symbol for understanding an instrument that, while it provides the principal sound that has helped define bluegrass music, has a long, deep […]
When considering the handful of radio stations across the country that play various kinds of roots music, WDVX in Knoxville aways comes up near the top of the list. So this week I talked to their music director, Nelson Gullett. Bill Frater: Where and when did you start […]
Today’s Song o’ the Day is Katie Powderly’s “Blue.” Next week Katie kicks off “From Sea to Shining Sea,” a 50-state tour in an RV in support of her new album, Slips of the Tongue, in Knoxville, TN, on WDVX’s […]
MITCH BARRETT – Tune in tonight, August 12th @ 10PM Listen On-Line @ http://www.wdvx.com/ then go to http://soundadvicemusicservices.homestead.com/block.html to take part in a Live Chat.
