Waynestock 2019
It’s one of my favorite musical events of the year and I know I’m not alone as I’ve heard others say the same. It’s tribal, but it’s open. Artists play one after the other for three...
Kevin Abernathy
Blankfest, Biscuit Fest, Book Fest, Bob Fest: They Just Keep Coming
Residents of downtown Knoxville might be forgiven if they suffer from a little festival fatigue this time of year. We’ve had Earthfest, Outdoorfest, the Dogwood Arts Festival, the Rhythm and Blooms Festival and the Rossini Festival....
Waynestock 2014, Night One
It’s nearly 12:30 AM as I’m writing this post, so you’ll see more photographs than words so I can get a little sleep before I go to work in a few hours. Tonight marked the kick-off...
Knoxville’s Bob Dylan Birthday Bash 2013
An amazing evening of music filled Market Square last Friday night. It was First Friday and after some debate, I decided to plant myself on Market Square and listen to music rather than catch some of...
Waynestock III, Night Two
The first night set the bar high and the second night met the challenge. Paige Travis hosted and the night started off with a bit of an International flair with Kukuly and the Gypsy Fuego. Kukuly...
Waynestock III, Night One
The third annual Waynestock is history and the event delivered great music, great fun and feel-good vibes all around. The event started two years ago as a way to honor local music critic Wayne Bledsoe in...
Last Minute Christmas Gift: Buy Local Music
2012 should go down as one of the absolute best years in local music releases. I can’t imagine there has ever been one better, though Wayne Bledsoe could likely educate me on the matter. All I...
December Scruffy City Ramble is Tonight
Tonight will be the final show of 2012 for Scruffy City Ramble. As usual, the lineup is eclectic and the show promises to be another excellent installment. It starts at 7:00 in the Square Room, with...
“Kidstuff” Offers High Quality Music for Children
Every Saturday morning at 10:00 AM, Sean McCollough teams up with WDVX to host “Kidstuff,” an excellent musical variety show for children. The last Saturday of each month the show is presented before a live audience...
The Dirty Guv’nahs, The East Tennessee History Fair: No Rest this Weekend!
One of the most anticipated Knoxville musical events in recent memory finally arrives downtown this weekend when the Dirty Guv’nahs host their CD release party on Market Square for “Somewhere Beneath These Southern Skies.” Joined by...