Wayne Bledsoe

• Wayne Bledsoe: Bugs and beasts inhabit the Handsome Family's weird 'Wilderness' Published 05/17/2013 at 6:32 p.m.

  Husband and wife team Brett and Rennie Sparks have been releasing albums under the name The Handsome Family since 1994. In that time they’ve created modern murder ballads, love songs based on the mating habits of insects and crushes on ...

• Wayne Bledsoe: 'The last of the full grown men' is still as much a fan as a musician Published 05/11/2013 at 1:14 p.m.

  Talking with Webb Wilder always begins with catching up on his music career and ends with a spirited music nerd discussion.

• Wayne Bledsoe: Jazz returns to Market Square Published 04/26/2013 at 6:24 p.m.

  When it comes to free music, Knoxville has an embarrassment of riches. Just about any night of the week you can find great free music happening somewhere.

• Wayne Bledsoe: Turn-of-the-century songs still gorgeous Published 04/19/2013 at 6:02 p.m.

  There was a time that “music sales” meant the sale of sheet music. There are thousands of songs that were published and copyrighted and weren’t really premiered until an amateur pianist or singer sang them for friends or family — ...

• News Sentinel entertainment writer Terry Morrow dead at 52 Updated 04/16/2013 at 5:04 p.m. 1 Comment

  KNOXVILLE — News Sentinel entertainment writer Terry Morrow died Tuesday at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center after...

• Wayne Bledsoe: Texas songwriter Terry Allen should make Lubbock proud Published 03/29/2013 at 6:01 p.m.

  It’s pretty obvious that several decades ago something special was taking place in Lubbock, Texas.

• Wayne Bledsoe: 'The Next Day' finally brings time-traveler Bowie back to his prime Published 03/21/2013 at 4:12 p.m.

  “The Next Day,” David Bowie (Columbia): During the 1970s there was no one more ahead of the pack than David Bowie. If every album wasn’t a masterpiece (and most were) they pointed to pop music’s future — at least until ...

• Wayne Bledsoe: Ashley Monroe finally blooms with 'Like a Rose' Published 03/16/2013 at 11:18 a.m.

  Ashley Monroe is one of those artists that you keep rooting for. Ever since she was a 12-year-old living in Halls it was easy to see she had an inextinguishable talent. She sang everywhere. When she and her mother moved ...

• Wayne Bledsoe: Knoxville's Tim Lee 3 are not fenced in with new album 'Devil's Rope' Published 03/09/2013 at 1:26 p.m.

  “Devil’s Rope,” Tim Lee 3 (www.timleethree.com) There’s something to be said for artists who arrive in a burst of brilliance — musicians who create their best work in their 20s and make you feel the passion and fire of youth. ...

• Barstool Romeos' 'Twisted Steel & Sex Appeal' is a classic country debut Published 03/01/2013 at 6:32 p.m.

  “Twisted Steel & Sex Appeal,” Barstool Romeos (www.barstoolromeos.com)

• Wayne Bledsoe: A new grill is a meaty decision Published 05/18/2013 at 5 p.m.

  Every year around this time I get the propane tank filled on the gas grill and give that grill a good looking over. I say “looking over” because I’m not really going to do anything maintenance-wise. What I’m assessing is ...

• 'Wagon Wheel': Darius Rucker hitches his country soul to an Americana standard Published 05/17/2013 at 4 a.m. 1 Comment

  When Darius Rucker decided to record Old Crow Medicine Show’s song “Wagon Wheel” he didn’t realize just how iconic it was.

• 'Elvira,' 'Screech' and stars of 'The Walking Dead' among celebrities at Fanboy Expo Published 05/16/2013 at 6:09 p.m.

  “Six Millon Dollar Man” star Lee Majors, Cassandra “Elvira” Peterson, stars of “The Walking Dead,” wrestlers Jerry Lawler, Roddy Piper and Jake “The Snake” Roberts and many other movie and television stars will appear at the Fanboy Expo, May 31-June ...

• 'Cake' and life are sweet for electronic artist Borgore Published 05/16/2013 at 2:52 p.m.

  If you listen to Borgore’s songs, you’re likely to laugh. His song “Nympho” is hilariously crude. His song “Decisions (B------ Love Cake)” (which features Miley Cyrus) is goofy and fun. But electronic musician Asaf Borger, who performs under the name ...

• East Tennessee films featured at Orangery Courtyard Published 05/10/2013 at 5:30 p.m.

  A series of six acclaimed movies with East Tennessee connections will be featured in a free film series at the Orangery Courtyard.

• Wayne Bledsoe: The doctor is in and she'll sing for you now Published 05/10/2013 at 2:55 p.m. 1 Comment

  It’s not often that you ask your doctor to sing your diagnosis to you. Patients of Dr. Candace Bellamy might have that option. Bellamy, who grew up in Knoxville, has become a popular vocalist in Austin, Texas, and is on ...

• JEFF the Brotherhood is a band that's been together since birth Published 05/10/2013 at 4 a.m.

  You’d never expect that duo JEFF the Brotherhood would have such a long history.

• George Sakellairou finds just the right tone in guitar and life Published 05/10/2013 at 1 a.m.

  A lot of people love playing music, but George Sakellairou’s love of the guitar comes out in conversation like he’s speaking about a lifetime romance with a childhood sweetheart.

• Carpenters: The Avett Brothers crafted a career from the foundation up Published 05/09/2013 at 9:01 p.m.

  For several years, the Avett Brothers were a Southeastern secret. Their fans were fiercely loyal and spread the word. Then, suddenly, it seemed like the entire country was listening to the Avett Brothers.

• In the pink: Pre-teen trio The Pinklets keeps the spirit young Published 05/09/2013 at 2:02 p.m.

  When The Pinklets took the stage at the Relix Variety Theatre for a benefit, the anticipation was high. The band’s reputation preceded it. When the band members finished their first song and the crowd erupted in cheers and applause, the ...

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