Melony Dodson, Matthew Motley, Carter Moore and Todd Steed break down their top picks for Big Ears 2025. Get the strategies on how to plan, where to eat, and how to keep your walking shoes in top operating condition. If you are overwhelmed by the choices, this podcast should be your next stop.

Matthew Motley speaks with Guest Conductor and Maryville Native Connor Gray Covington about the full circle moment of taking the podium of his hometown orchestra, his approach to music and more.

Melony Dodson talks with conductor and artistic director, Brian Salesky, about the Amadeus Concert Ensemble's upcoming performance of The Golden Age of Strauss

Melony Dodson talks with KSO Principal Harp, Cindy Emory and guest conductor, Noam Aviel

Melony Dodson talks with conductor, John Orr, about the Knoxville Choral Society's upcoming concert, A Community in Song

Matthew Motley speaks with Maestro Aram Demirjan about the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra's February Masterworks program, featuring works from Ruth Crawford-Seeger, Rautavaara, Smetana, and Mendelssohn.

Melony Dodson talks with oboist, Tim Gocklin and clarinetist, Kari Landry of the Grammy Award-winning Akropolis Reed Quintet. The quintet will be in residency at the UT College of Music, February 17th-18th.

Jenny Scheinman returns to Big Ears with a new ensemble. She discusses playing the festival and her new recording, the glorious and spacious All Species Parade.

Melony Dodson talks with conductor, Brian Salesky, about the music on the Amadeus Concert Ensemble's next program, "The Lighter Side of Beethoven." The performance is on Sunday, February 16th at 4:30pm.

Dino Nassios joins Studio 865 for a breakdown on the the amazing music of Pet Sounds by the Beach Boys. He shares his favorite tracks and talks about the influence of this record on own music, including his new live album.