Morning Concert
Weekdays from 9-12 p.m.
The Monday program starts off with "Mystery Melody Monday" inviting listeners to identify the music selected. "First Friday" is Melony's request show heard morning's on the first Friday of each month. Listeners can send in requests via email to mgdodson@utk.edu or by phone at 865-974-5541, or send them on our Facebook page.
Composers Datebook airs at approximately 10 a.m.
Note: playlists are not posted during fund drive weeks in the spring and fall.
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Melony Dodson talks with Maestro Aram Demirjian and internationally-renowned cellist, Zlatomir Fung, who performs Elgar's Cello Concerto with the KSO on October 16 and 17, 2025 -
In the final episode of Studio 865, Todd chats with one of his musical heroes, Suzzy Roche. They chat about what's new, favorite songs, and what's next for the both of them. -
Knoxville had one of the first and freshest punk rock/new wave scenes in the country. Leading the charge was an amazing band that defied all labels and broke any rules in their musical way. This is the story of Balboa, a short lived but hugely influential band to those that witnessed them. Todd Steed interviews surviving members Doug Klein, Hector Qirko, Richard Battaglia and Steve Housewright. -
Todd's longtime band mates, Dave Nichols and Dug Meech join him to select their favorite songs from the recorded history of Smokin' Dave and the premo dopes. Hilarity and sonic exploration ensue. -
Melony Dodson talks with Artistic Director and conductor, Brian Salesky, about the Amadeus Concert Ensemble's Polish Classics program -
Dino (aka Milkman) Nassios and Todd Steed talk to Fred about his amazing career, from his years promoting and managing the Beach Boys to his recording studio and beyond. This is the full and unedited interview. -
The unedited interview with promoter, photographer and jazz lover Thrassos Irinis. This was part of the Improvisations to Go podcast. -
Margherita Fava discusses her newest release, Murrina, an expressive and impressive follow up to her debut, Tatatu. Her CD release party is this Sunday, Oct. 5th at Barley's at 8:00. -
Xavier Davis is an American jazz pianist, composer, arranger, producer, and music educator who leads the Xavier Davis Trio. Margherita Fava catches up with him on a number of fascinating topics. -
Melony Dodson talks with conductor, Aram Demirjian and principal horn, Jeffery Whaley, about the Knoxville Symphony's Chamber Series concert featuring music of Richard Strauss, Mozart, and Florence Price.
