Big Ears Music Festival

Legendary musician and producer Don Was spoke with WUTC's Clark Gibson about his career, his recent album with the Pan-Detroit Ensemble - and their upcoming show at Big Ears in Knoxville.

Fred Thomas & Steve Shelley of Winged Wheel joined Paul Jorgensen in conversation delving into the band's origins, their improvisational philosophy, and their upcoming performance at Big Ears.

Mei Semones joins Paul Jorgensen in conversation ranging from her collaborations to the impact of community on her craft. Also, travel talk and how she'd describe her music.

WUTC's Paul Jorgensen speaks with Madison Cunningham ahead of Big Ears 2026, her performance at Moon River 2021, her collaboration with Andrew Bird, and her music.

WUTC's Clark Gibson, Rob Beckett, and Paul Jorgensen look back at Big Ears '26 to talk what they heard, saw, and experienced knocking around Knoxville.

WUTC's Rob Beckett, Clark Gibson & Paul Jorgensen reflect on Sunday's finale at this Big Ears Music Festival in Knoxville: Julian Lage, Anna Tivel, Muireann Bradley, S.G. Goodman, Alan Sparhawk, Trampled By Turtles, The Blind Boys of Alabama - and more.

WUTC's Rob Beckett, Clark Gibson and Paul Jorgensen highlight acts on day three of this year's Big Ears Music Festival in Knoxville: Haley Heynderickx, Thurston Moore, Shabaka, Hayden Pedigo, Perfume Genius, Mei Semones - and more.

WUTC's Clark Gibson, Paul Jorgensen and Rob Beckett reflect on day two of this year's Big Ears Music Festival in Knoxville: tUnE-yArDs, Ken Pomeroy, David Byrne, Florist, Nate Mercerau, Hannah Cohen, Jeffery Lewis, Mark Rubio - and more.

WUTC's Clark Gibson, Rob Beckett and Paul Jorgensen share their reflections from Knoxville on the first day of this year's Big Ears Music Festival.

On the way to cover this year's Big Ears Music Festival in Knoxville, WUTC's Clark Gibson hosts a roundtable discussion with Rob Beckett and Paul Jorgensen on must-see shows, deep cuts, planning, and festival going tips.