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Radio Wars
The public station, WNCW, based in Spindale, N.C., moved a step closer to getting a translator back in Knoxville, but two stations aren’t happy about it. WDVX (89.9 and 102.9 FM) and WOKI, 100.3 FM The River both filed petitions to deny WNCW’s application for a translator at 99.7 FM.
An engineer—who didn’t want to be identified but is familiar with the process—says the WOKI petition is based on the fact that the translator application is on the third adjacent from 100.3 (the first adjacent is 100.1 and so on), which is within the range the FCC considers interference. The third adjacent rule has been controversial with many advocating for it being reduced to the second adjacent. WDVX falls outside the third adjacent, but the station’s general manager, Tony Lawson, says, “We only wanted clarity from the FCC about adjacency interference. If they do get licensed, what this could do is give us some kind of idea as to how to further our translator, where we could go with new translators, and how this will affect low-power FM stations in the future.”
Attention Bands
Knoxville at Night was one of the coolest festivals from last year, and we’re pleased to see it returning for a second run. The festival started last year to help pay for the medical bills of Jonathan Rule, who had been assaulted in the Old City.
Clubs and coffee shops around the Old City participated, with all the bands playing for free. A $5 cover got you into all the clubs.
This year, Lenore Kinder, who works at Blue Cats, has taken the lead promoting the festival, which will be held on Wednesday, June 2.
The clubs involved are: Blue Cats, Barley's, The Pilot Light, Java, Hanna's, Patrick Sullivan's, Manhattan's, Lucille's and Urban Bar Corner Café. The list of bands is once again great: Mikel Grubb Band, Solace, Limit 9, Nug Jug, Natti Love Joys, The Westside Daredevils, The Rockwells, Jodie Manross & Casey Jones, Brandy Robinson Band, New Randall Brown Quartet, Jescoe, Leslie Woods & Dark Mountain Orchid, umanoSumana, Todd Steed, Washdown, Senryu, Kirk Fleta, Mitch Rutman, Glennon Andrews & The Jacks of Trade, Roddy Branch Bluegrass Band, Rob Russell & The Sore Losers, Red House, Town Meeting and Dixie Dirt.
This year, the money raised will be donated to the Knoxville Fire Department’s fund for helping pediatric burn victims.
Metro Pulse will announce the schedules and who is playing where when they become available.
Attention Bands, Part II
Local musicians can tour the Studio at Fourth and Gill (formerly Studio One) during the open house from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 15. The Chillbillies recently bought the studio. Jim Price, the chief engineer, will be on hand to show musicians the set-up, says John West, general manager of the both the studio and The Chillbillies. Con Hunley will also be on hand.
“Musicians and artists will get a chance to test the recording equipment out,” West says. Door prizes will be given away, including a $2,500 studio recording package, which includes 100 CDs and art work.
Open House, Part II
Blue Cats and Tonic will be showing off their recent renovations tonight. “The focus has been getting rid of the purple as much as possible,” Kinder says. Instead, they’ve switched to a tropical theme, with a new fountain, bamboo trees, and an electric palm tree. Outside on the cabana, artist Paul Gaughin painted a Tahitian mural. The upstairs at Blue Cats will now be open to the public, and the lower bar has been redone.
“It was time. I think the club had lost its freshness, and I think it needed a facelift,” Kinder says. “It’s more lush and inviting and not as cold and stern.”
From 7 to 9 p.m., admission is free. After 9 p.m., it’s $3 for 21 and up; $5 for 18- to 20-year-olds. There will be drink and appetizer specials.
Go
Thursday: Check out Reckless Kelly and The Flatlanders for free in Market Square.
Friday: I never quite understood the idea behind the Dave Matthews Cover Band. But if you are a fan, tonight’s Blue Cats show is their last.
Saturday: See what Knoxville hip-hop is all about at the Pilot Light, with Fluid Engineerz.
Sunday: Listen to the Andy Page Trio while you eat brunch at the Downtown Grill & Brewery.
Monday: Write a letter to someone you love.
Tuesday: Jesus said, “If you bring forth what is within you, what you bring forth will save you. If you do not bring forth what is within you, what you do not bring forth will destroy you.”
Wednesday: Dixie Dirt, of course, with Califone at Pilot Light.
—Joe Tarr
May 13, 2004 • Vol. 14, No. 20
© 2004 Metro Pulse
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