Knoxtacular! Our big all-day variety-show fundraising shindig at the Bijou Theatre next month is beginning to take shape, so we can let you in on some of the local bands, solo artists, and other personalities who will be helping us out.
The lineup for the Mercury/Knoxville History Project/WDVX benefit—so far—includes the Crumbsnatchers, art-pop duo Hudson K, jazz singer Kelle Jolly, bluegrass hipsters Dixieghost, the Knox County Jug Stompers, folkie duo Blond Bones, surf-rock trio the Jank, the Chillbillies, Lewell and Lora Molen, up-and-coming country singer Aaron Tracy, and singer/songwriters Brent Thompson, Jonathan Sexton, and Eli Fox. That’s already enough for several hours of top-shelf all-local entertainment, but we’ll be adding more music acts as we go along.
We’ll also have contributions from Kathryn Frady Marvel of Marble City Opera, Brad Reeves of the Tennessee Archive of Moving Image and Sound, local photographer and man about town Bill Foster, and the reliably unpredictable Jack Rentfro. Poets Liam Hysjulien, Black Atticus, Dawn Coppock, and Marilyn Kallet will read their work from the stage, and since Jack Neely has a stake in this, we’ve roped him into it, too. Former WUOT morning host Chrissy Keuper and Victor Agreda Jr. (comedian and “Knoxville’s one and only tech media star,” according to Coury Turczyn) will serve as emcees. And there’s much more still to be announced!
Knoxtacular, scheduled for Saturday, March 5, from 1-8 p.m., is a benefit for the Knoxville Mercury, the Knoxville History Project, and WDVX. Remember, we all depend on support from readers and listeners—if you like public radio, history, or independent journalism, or all three, please come out to the show. There’s a $10 minimum suggested donation at the door, but you can, of course, contribute more.
We’ll also be broadcasting live on WDVX for most of that day, so you can make a donation by phone. (You can also make donations at wdvx.com/donate or knoxmercury.com/join any time.) Sponsors include the Bijou Theatre, Yee-Haw Brewing Company, and Knox Heritage.
CORRECTION: An earlier version of this story misspelled Lewell and Loren Molen’s names.
Senior Editor Matthew Everett manages the Knoxville Mercury's arts & entertainment section, including the comprehensive calendar section—Knoxville’s go-to guide for everything worth doing in the area. You can reach Matthew at matthew@knoxmercury.com.
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