Debra Dylan: Eaglesmith rolls on into WDVX Blue Plate
FREDHEADS UNITE!
“Eaglesmith can jump easily from poignant to hilarious, and his stage patter is about as good as his songs…Eaglesmith is the real deal. So are his songs...In the music world, it’s always fun to watch artists come out of the proverbial nowhere and build a large and loyal following not on the strength of hype and massive marketing campaigns but on the strength of chops, talent and pure old fashioned hard work.” - Jim Beal, Jr, San Antonio Express News.
“An uncommon ability to handle difficult topics with such care and candor make Fred a cherished story-teller whose insightful understanding of human foibles brings to mind the mournful sweetness of Doc Watson’s delivery and the potent compassion of Springsteen’s songbook.” - Rutland Herald
“I like the depth [he’s] digging with this songwriting, taking an unusual perspective and debunking dreamy stereotypes.” - Fish Griwkowsky, Edmonton Sun
“Eaglesmith still sleeps with his guitar on his bed.” - nucountry.com
During last December’s local Writer’s Block concert, WDVX disc jockey and award winning singer/songwriter, Karen Reynolds, commented that the Writer’s Block series and WDVX’s Blue Plate Special gives musicians a reason to stop in Knoxville. This Thursday, January 4, songwriting extraordinaire, Fred J. Eaglesmith will be making a stop at WDVX’s studio for a live performance at noon.
His songs, ranging from the existential, to the heartbreaking and the comical, have been covered by Cowboy Junkies, James King and Mary Gauthier, amongst others.
Folks, this Blue Plate is bound to be crowded - please arrive early. If you cannot attend in person, please listen to the live broadcast on WDVX at 89.9 fm, 102.9 fm, or www.wdvx.com.
WDVX Studios
One Vision Plaza - Knoxville Visitor Center
301 South Gay Street (corner of Gay and Summit Hill Drive)
Knoxville, Tennessee 37902
(865) 544-1029
Eaglesmith is also a painter and his
paintings are viewable on his website