MASSKUS Productions is proud to present Cleveland-born, David Wilcox at Knoxville’s finest Listening Room, THE OPEN CHORD, located at 8502 Kingston Pike. He will perform 2 sets on Friday February 21, doors at 6:30 and show beginning at 7:30 pm.

David Wilcox; image submitted

David is a father, a husband, a citizen and a songwriter. First inspired to play guitar after hearing a fellow college student playing in a stairwell, Wilcox is now 18 records into a career marked by personal revelation and wildly loyal fans. His lyrical insight is matched by a smooth baritone voice, virtuosic guitar chops, and creative open tunings, giving him a range and tenderness rare in folk music.

Wilcox released an independent album in 1987, was a winner of the prestigious Kerrville Folk Festival New Folk award in 1988, and by 1989 he had signed with A&M Records. His first release on the label, How Did You Find Me Here, sold over 100,000 copies the first year largely by word of mouth.

Considered a 'songwriter's songwriter', his songs have been covered by artists such as k.d. lang and many others. In addition to his writing prowess, his skills as a performer and storyteller are unmatched. He holds audiences rapt with nothing more than a single guitar, thoroughly written songs, a fearless ability to mine the depths of human emotions of joy, sorrow and everything in between, and all tempered by a quick and wry wit.

Reflecting on well over 20 years of record-making and touring extensively around the US and world, Wilcox says, “Music still stretches out before me like the head-lights of a car into the night. It’s way beyond where I am, but it shows where I’m going. I used to think that my goal was to catch up, but now I’m grateful that the music is always going to be way out in front to inspire me.”

Tickets are $26.50 and available on-line or by stopping by THE OPEN CHORD, ALL THINGS MUSIC STORE located at 8502 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN.

More is information available at davidwilcox.com/about and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Davidwilcoxmusic.

About Masskus Productions
Masskus Productions is led by Stephen F. Krempasky, it is an entertainment and arts agency bringing professional artists to live performances in the East Tennessee region. Masskus Productions presents and assists local businesses and non-profit organizations in their presentation of special events offered to the community.