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| About WDVX WDVX is a listener-supported community radio station, an activity of the Cumberland Communities Communications Corp, a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization. WDVX is not affiliated with any college, university, religious or political oranganization.WDVX plays Bluegrass, Americana, Classic Country, Alternative Country, Western Swing, Blues, Old Time and Traditional Mountain Music, Bluegrass Gospel, Celtic and Folk. Then, we throw in a little roots music from other parts of the world, as well as some good old rock-and-roll and the latest releases in Americana music. WDVX offers our listeners a variety of specialty shows featuring music you can't hear anywhere else. WDVX also provides local and regional musicians an outlet for their talents. Weekdays at noon WDVX broadcasts live performances from our studios in downtown Knoxville.WDVX announces the WDVX Performance Calendar listings for musical and other live performances each day at 7:30AM, 1:30PM, 4:30PM and 7:30PM. If you would like to have a performance added to our calendar, call Roger Harb, WDVX Underwriting and Marketing Director at (865) 544-1029.. Most of our on-air support staff is comprised of volunteers who give their time and talent to make WDVX a truly diverse broadcast service reflecting our region.WDVX has been featured in newspaper articles in The Atlanta Journal Constitution, The Boston Globe, Metro Pulse and Knoxville News-Sentinel, as well as Totally Adult Magazine, No Depression, and on national television on PBS and ABC World News Tonight with Peter Jennings. WDVX has also been featured on local television stations WBIR-TV and WVLT's Tennessee Traveler, along with many other publications, websites and television shows. WDVX is proud to be named the Bluegrass Station of the Year in 2003, 2005 and 2007 at the Annual Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music Association (SPBGMA) Awards. Our own Freddy Smith & Alex Leach have both been presented awards for Bluegrass DJ of the Year.WDVX operates on 89.9 MHz by the authority of the Federal Communications Commission, Washington, DC, with an effective radiated power of 200 watts from high atop Cross Mountain in Campbell County. WDVX programming is relayed through studio-to-transmitter microwave link WPNJ-9-2-1. We also broadcast in Knoxville at 102.9 FM from our translator at W275AD. The mountainous terrain of this area poses a real challenge to broadcasters in general. Click here to learn of some ways to improve your reception of WDVX.All correspondence to WDVX and the Cumberland Communities Communications Corporation should be addressed to P.O. Box 27568, Knoxville, Tennessee 37927.WDVX is committed to community involvement, therefore, we have adopted an Open Meetings Policy and created a Community Advisory Board in order to represent the interests of our supporters. Learn more about each of these new initiative by clicking the links above or contact Kristina Shands at (865) 544-1029 ext. 231 or kristina@wdvx.com for more details.WDVX is an equal opportunity employer.Vision Because regional music is crucial to the spirit of East Tennessee, WDVX improves the vitality of the area by promoting that music. As a result, East Tennesseans will be more aware of and more deeply connected to their musical roots and to the heritage of the Southern Appalachians and the Cumberland Mountains. They will feel the connections between our region's music and that of the world. Beyond East Tennessee, listeners will come to appreciate the richness of our region through music.Mission WDVX is a listener-supported community radio station that promotes, preserves and plays an eclectic mix of un-presented and underrepresented music. We reach a diverse international audience to raise awareness of our Southern Appalachian region and its rich musical heritage. WDVX entertains, educates, engages, informs and energizes its growing and responsive audience by offering quality, commercial-free regionally focused musical, cultural and educational programming. WDVX promotes regional musicians, writers, storytellers and other artists by providing opportunities to perform live and on the air, by regularly broadcasting a local performance calendar and by sponsoring and co-sponsoring community music and arts events. | |
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Music:Member Since: 11/27/2007Band Website: www.wdvx.com Band Members: Alex Leach-- Bobby Fulcher-- Brent Cantrell-- Charlie Lutz-- Don Burggraf-- Freddy Smith-- Gary Daniels-- Grace-- Jenny-- Johnny Mack-- Karen Reynolds-- Mary Lou-- Matt Morelock-- Mike Kelly-- Nelson-- Nita Dunn-- Paul Campbell-- Red Hickey-- Toby Koosman-- Tony Lawson-- General Manager/Program Director -- Wayne Bledsoe Influences: Alex Leach, Laycee.lee & Granite Station, Dr.Ralph Stanley, Bill Monroe, Earl Scruggs, Jim Laderdale, and many others Sounds Like: Americana, Bluegrass, Country, And Indie Record Label: ALL TYPES Type of Label: Major |
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My Background and Lifestyle |
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| Occupation: | Music Artist (Bluegrass / Country / Indie) |
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Ways to Supprt WDVX! |
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| Ways to Support
WDVX is listener-supported community radio. We rely on donations and volunteer energy to keep bringing you the music you love. Thanks for joining the WDVX community.
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WDVX Program Guide |
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Rise 'N' Shine w/ Freddy Smith6AM - 9AM (BLUEGRASS)
Rise 'N' Shine w/ Jenny6AM -... Posted by on Tue, 06 May 2008 16:05:00 GMT |
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Blue Plate Special May-June |
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| Thu., May 1: Roger Wallace / Woody Pines and the Lonesome Two
Fri., May 2: Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper / Pea Ridge Ramblers
Mon., May 5: Angela Easterling / Tony Garcia
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Blue Plate Special FEB-APRIL 08’ |
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| Our February Specials
Mon., Feb. 4: David Seger / Brandy Robinson (twin bill)Tues., Feb. 5: Laycee Lee and Granite Station (w/ Alex Leach)Wed., Feb 6: Kristy Kruger / Russell Howard / Bill Harley... Posted by on Tue, 06 May 2008 16:02:00 GMT |
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Lets Talk..Volunteering! |
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Volunteers are an integral and essential part of the continuation and success of WDVX.
Becoming a WDVX volunteer is a great way to show your support for community radio and all the qualit... Posted by on Thu, 14 Feb 2008 06:24:00 GMT |
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