BFrank Posted September 17, 2021 Author Report Posted September 17, 2021 On 9/15/2021 at 4:28 PM, Chuck Nessa said: I am on the fence. Sounds painful ... get OFF! Oh, and get a pass. Looks like a great lineup (to ME)! Quote
kh1958 Posted September 17, 2021 Report Posted September 17, 2021 It looks like they have added three venues. FESTIVAL VENUES BIJOU THEATRE 803 S. Gay Street BOYD’S JIG AND REEL 101 S. Central Street CHURCH STREET UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 900 Henley Street JACKSON TERMINAL 100 S. Gay Street KNOXVILLE MUSEUM OF ART 1050 World’s Fair Park Drive THE MILL & MINE 225 Depot Avenue OLD CITY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 111 State Street THE PILOT LIGHT 106 E. Jackson Avenue Knoxville Visitor’s Center 301 S. Gay Street THE STANDARD 416 W. Jackson Avenue ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 413 Cumberland Avenue TENNESSEE THEATRE 604 S. Gay Street TENNESSEE AMPHITHEATER AT WORLD’S FAIR PARK 963 World’s Fair Park Drive Quote
ombudsman Posted September 18, 2021 Report Posted September 18, 2021 I'm very disappointed with this lineup. Big Ears has pretty much been the highlight of my year since 2015, with many bucket list shows achieved, but unless they add some heavy hitters (which may happen) I am probably going to skip it. Seems crazy, but here we are. Not that there aren't some artists I like on the list, but when it comes to those I haven't already seen and might motivate me to do a road trip and drop $1500 on one weekend, it's really just Annette Peacock, and I wouldn't mind seeing Zorn. That's a big departure from previous years when they were always about 20-25 artists that were represented in my record collection in the lineup, who I had never seen live. Quote
JSngry Posted September 18, 2021 Report Posted September 18, 2021 I would really like to see what Caroline Shaw is going to bring, but...the Covid thing is still unpredictable enough for me that I don't want to put out that much cash this far in advance. Quote
BFrank Posted September 19, 2021 Author Report Posted September 19, 2021 Last year they refunded the ticket money for the 2020 BE Fest. BTW, the Premier Festival and Sonic Explorer Passes are already SOLD OUT for 2021, for anyone who was still interested. Quote
JSngry Posted September 19, 2021 Report Posted September 19, 2021 Are hotels and airfares going to be refunded as well, if need be? Maybe life here in Texas has warped my perspective on the pandemic, but it seems that there are still plenty of crazies left who are keeping this thing alive unnecessarily, and the longer it stays alive, the longer it has a chance to mutate into something even more deadly. Looking forward to the 2023 festival, hopefully. Quote
kh1958 Posted September 19, 2021 Report Posted September 19, 2021 1 hour ago, JSngry said: Are hotels and airfares going to be refunded as well, if need be? Maybe life here in Texas has warped my perspective on the pandemic, but it seems that there are still plenty of crazies left who are keeping this thing alive unnecessarily, and the longer it stays alive, the longer it has a chance to mutate into something even more deadly. Looking forward to the 2023 festival, hopefully. One should only make a cancelable hotel reservation that does not require prepayment. From Dallas by air, American Airlines is the only option, so a one-sided policy is a guarantee. On 9/18/2021 at 7:33 PM, ombudsman said: I'm very disappointed with this lineup. Big Ears has pretty much been the highlight of my year since 2015, with many bucket list shows achieved, but unless they add some heavy hitters (which may happen) I am probably going to skip it. Seems crazy, but here we are. Not that there aren't some artists I like on the list, but when it comes to those I haven't already seen and might motivate me to do a road trip and drop $1500 on one weekend, it's really just Annette Peacock, and I wouldn't mind seeing Zorn. That's a big departure from previous years when they were always about 20-25 artists that were represented in my record collection in the lineup, who I had never seen live. The opinion of someone for every music festival in the World. Quote
BFrank Posted September 20, 2021 Author Report Posted September 20, 2021 Hotels and airfare are up to each one. You'd have to check. Most hotels don't look for payment until a day or so before check-in, though. United gave me credit for my flight to the 2020 BE Fest, so I used that for my 2022 flight. Quote
kh1958 Posted October 19, 2021 Report Posted October 19, 2021 New Artists Joining The Lineup, Plus Additional Concerts and Programs Programming for the Big Ears Festival 2022 continues to unfold. On Tuesday, October 26, we'll reveal more of the great artists joining us for the festival, along with some exciting new programs by artists already announced—complementing and enhancing the already dizzying array of offerings for the weekend. Tue, Nov. 9: Daily Lineups Unveiled / Single Day Passes On Sale For those unable to commit to the full weekend experience, in a few weeks, we’ll be sharing the daily lineups for the festival and offering a limited number of single day passes. Spread the word! Quote
kh1958 Posted October 26, 2021 Report Posted October 26, 2021 NEW ARTIST ADDITIONS: THE SECOND WAVE PATTI SMITH & HER BAND + PATTI SMITH: WORDS & MUSIC JOHN MEDESKI • JULIAN LAGE • WILLIAM TYLER & MARISA ANDERSON• YASMIN WILLIAMS • MAEVE GILCHRIST • GEORGE • BEN LAMAR GAY • EVAN ZIPORYN • MIND MAINTENANCE • CLAIRE ROUSAY • ODEAN POPE & IMMANUEL WILKINS • ENSEMBLE DAL NIENTE + KEN VANDERMARK Big Ears is proud to announce that rock icon, poet, and writer Patti Smith makes her Big Ears debut March 24-27, 2022. Smith plays a pair of shows at the festival: a full-on rock show with her band, along with Words & Music, an intimate evening of readings and acoustic performance. Hailed by Rolling Stone as one of our 100 Greatest Artists of All Time, Smith galvanized the New York punk scene in 1975 with the release of her debut album, Horses. She is both a member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and a Commandeur of the French Ministry of Culture’s Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, in recognition of her significant contributions to the arts. Smith won the National Book Award in 2010 for her memoir, Just Kids, which chronicles her friendship and artistic journey with photographer Robert Mapplethorpe. She has since published several other acclaimed collections of poetry and prose, including 2019’s The Year of the Monkey. Just three weeks ago Smith electrified London with performances at Royal Albert Hall. The Guardian raved, “The punk legend and poet laureate of dissent returned to London with the apparent intent to wring blood, sweat, and love out of every second of stage time.” NMEsimply declared, " ... it becomes crystal clear: Patti Smith is the world's greatest living rock star." CLICK TO PURCHASE PASSES FOR BIG EARS 2022 In addition to their participation in Big Ears' celebration of the music of John Zorn, John Medeski plays a rare solo piano recital and guitar wizard Julian Lage performs with his crackerjack trio. Ideally matched in their innovation and vision, guitarists Marisa Anderson and William Tyler play music from their new Thrill Jockey release, Lost Futures. Mind-blowing fingerstyle guitarist Yasmin Williams brings her abiding sense of invention to a solo set. Celtic harpist Maeve Gilchrist is entirely redefining the use of her instrument; she plays a solo set highlighting material from her acclaimed recent release, The Harpweaver. GEORGE—a new collaboration between percussionist John Hollenbeck, saxophonists Aurora Nealand and Anna Webber, and microtonal musician Chiquita Magic—makes its debut live performance. Cornetist Ben LaMar Gay leads a quartet playing music from his highly anticipated new album, Open Arms to Open Us, which is being co-released by Nonesuch Records and International Anthem. Celebrated clarinetist Evan Ziporyn plays a solo program of his own compositions, as well as the world premiere of a newly discovered late-1960s piece by Philip Glass. The duo Mind Maintenance features decades-long collaborators Joshua Abrams and Chad Taylor performing a focused and enchanting set on the Gnawa guembri and the Zimbabwean mbira. Sound collagist and composer Claire Rousay plays a set that showcases gorgeously whispered melodies and meticulously assembled found sounds. A pair of Philadelphia-based saxophone titans, the 82-year-old Odean Pope and the 24-year-old Immanuel Wilkins, are joined in a trio at Big Ears by the fine Danish drummer Kresten Osgood. Finally, acclaimed Chicago-based chamber collective Ensemble Dal Niente is joined by path-breaking saxophonist Ken Vandermark for a new piece composed by Roscoe Mitchell; in addition they offer a marathon of free-to-the-public performances throughout the festival weekend at the Knoxville Museum of Art. Quote
kh1958 Posted October 26, 2021 Report Posted October 26, 2021 A great thing about a festival like Big Ears is not just reinforcing your existing tastes but introducing new musicians, and in the case of the second wave, Yasmin Williams, while not jazz, is fantastic. Quote
BFrank Posted October 27, 2021 Author Report Posted October 27, 2021 There's a nice interview with founder and Executive Director, Ashley Capps. He talks about the difficult past 2 years and what he's looking forward to next March. Ashley Capps Shares His Vision for The Big Ears Organization Can't WAIT! Quote
kh1958 Posted November 2, 2021 Report Posted November 2, 2021 In addition to what we've already announced, we're pleased to highlight some exciting new special program and projects to explore at Big Ears 2022: Trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire plays duets with drummer Andrew Cyrille; Nathalie Joachim makes a solo performance for flute, voice, and electronics; Saul Williams performs a rare solo spoken word set; James McVinnie plays a solo organ recital featuring work by J.S. Bach and Philip Glass; Singer / songwriter Leyla McCalla performs her Vari-Colored Songs: A Tribute to Langston Hughes, accompanied by a string quintet from Nashville new music ensemble, chatterbird; Guitarist Gyan Riley joins Bang on a Can All-Stars to perform Terry Riley’s Autodreamographical Tales; Attacca Quartet play a concert featuring work by Flying Lotus, Squarepusher, and others from their release Real Life; on an additional program, Caroline Shaw joins Attacca to perform music composed exclusively by Shaw; Sō Percussion play Julia Wolfe’s Forbidden Love, Nathalie Joachim’s Note to Self(a piece for Sō and Joachim), and the world premiere of Angélica Negrón’s When the Sun Hits Just Right (an octet for Sō and Kronos Quartet); Composer and saxophonist Miguel Zenón and Spektral Quartet play Yo Soy La Tradición, as well as the world premiere of a new quartet Zenon has written for Spektral; Ensemble Dal Niente play a full two-day sequence of brief sets at the Knoxville Museum of Art. Stay tuned for further additions to the Big Ears 2022 schedule, along with films, workshops, conversations, panels, and surprise performances. Quote
kh1958 Posted February 3, 2022 Report Posted February 3, 2022 The festival website now lists the venue where the artists will perform on the page for each artist. Times are not yet listed. Thursday: Joe Henry with Jason Moran: Bijou Trefoil: Old City Performing Arts Center (PAC) Theon Cross: PAC Friday: Sons of Kemet: Mill and Mine Kris Davis: PAC Julian Lage: Bijpu Andrew Cyrille and Ambrose Akinmusire: Bijou Craig Taborn: Bijou Mdou Moctar: Mill and Mine Aurora Nealand: Tennessee Amphitheater Jeff Parker: Bijou Saturday: John Zorn: Bijou Andrew Cyrille and Marc Ribot: Standard Angel Bat Dawid: Standard Jason Moran: Bijou Nubya Garcia: Mill and Mine Christian Scott: Mill and Mine Harriet Tubman: Standard Leyla McCallas: St. John's Cathedral Ches Smith: Tennessee Theater Yasmin Williams: St John's Cathedral Sunday: John Zorn: Bijou Bill Frisell: Mill and Mine Marc Ribot: St. John's Cathedral Ambrose Akinmusire: Standard Odean Pope and Immanuel Wilkins: Standard Miguel Zenon: St. John's Cathedral Quote
kh1958 Posted February 3, 2022 Report Posted February 3, 2022 LOW TICKET ALERT! Yes, tickets for Big Ears 2022 are almost gone. We have fewer than 300 weekend passes remaining and only 50-100 remaining for each of the single days. Next week, we'll announce our detailed schedule (who, when, where) of concerts for the 2022 weekend. At that time, any remaining weekend passes, currently priced at $300, will move to $350. If you’re planning to join us at Big Ears, we urge you to make your plans and act soon to avoid disappointment. Quote
Dub Modal Posted February 3, 2022 Report Posted February 3, 2022 Really wish I could go. Line up and venues definitely look better than the Smooth Jazz Cruise! Quote
BFrank Posted February 6, 2022 Author Report Posted February 6, 2022 I'm afraid to look at the schedule, knowing that I'm going to have to make some heartbreaking decisions about who I can and can't see. But I'm NOT complaining!! Quote
kh1958 Posted February 6, 2022 Report Posted February 6, 2022 12 hours ago, BFrank said: I'm afraid to look at the schedule, knowing that I'm going to have to make some heartbreaking decisions about who I can and can't see. But I'm NOT complaining!! The detailed schedule is supposedly coming on February 8. Quote
Jason Bivins Posted February 7, 2022 Report Posted February 7, 2022 On 2/6/2022 at 0:50 AM, BFrank said: I'm afraid to look at the schedule, knowing that I'm going to have to make some heartbreaking decisions about who I can and can't see. But I'm NOT complaining!! Ain't it true? My friends and I have taken to calling it FOMO Fest. Quote
kh1958 Posted February 8, 2022 Report Posted February 8, 2022 https://bigearsfestival.org/festival-schedule/ Quote
randyhersom Posted February 8, 2022 Report Posted February 8, 2022 Things will change of course, but here's my initial plan Thursday 4:30 So Percussion 6:30 Patti Smith 7:45 Trefoil in progress 9:00 Trefoil 10:00 Fennesz in progress possibly Low or Joe Henry (in progress) Friday 12:00 Craig Taborn 1:30 Arooj Aftab, leaving early for 2:30 Harriet Tubman 4:15 Cyrille Akinmusire 5:15 possibly end of Kris Davis Diatom Ribbons 6:15 Kris Davis Diatom Ribbons 7:30 possibly end of Sons of Kemet 8:30 Ensemble Dal Niente & Ken Vandermark 10:00 Patti Smith 11:30 end of Jason Moran, or Mdou Moctar Saturday 10:00 Ensemble Dal Niente 1:00 Myra Melford, (narrowly over Ches Smith) 2:00 Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah 5:30 Jason Moran 7:00 Cyrille Ribot 9:00 Jaimie Branch 10:30 Annette Peacock, possibly leaving early for 11:00 Joshua Abrams Sunday 12:00 Zorn 2:00 Miguel Zenon 3:15 Bill Frisell in progress 4:15 Odean Pope 6:00 Bang on a Can, leaving early for 6:45 Ambrose Akinmusire 8:00 GEORGE leaving early for 9:00 Zorn New Masada Quartet Quote
kh1958 Posted February 9, 2022 Report Posted February 9, 2022 (edited) Working on plan. Thursday: 4:30-5:30: So Percussion, Tennessee Amphitheater 6:00-7:00: Dos Santos, Tennessee Amphitheater 7:30-8:30: Damon Locks, Tennessee Ampitheater 9:00-10:00: Trefoil, Old City PAC 11-12: Theon Cross, Old City PAC Friday: 12-1: Craig Taborn Trio, Bijou 2:30-3:30: Harriet Tubman, Mill and Mine 3:30-4:15: Aurora Nealand and the Royal Roses, Tennessee Amphitheater 4:30-5:45: Kris Davis Diatom Ribbons, Old City PAC 6:30-7:30: Jeff Parker, Bijou or Sons of Kemet (6:45-8:00), Mill and Mine 8:45-10: Julian Lage, Bijou 11-12:15: Jason Moran, Bill Frisell, Thomas Morgan, Biran Blade: Bijou or Mdou Moctar (11:30-12:45), Mill and Mine Saturday: 12-1: John Zorn, Bijou 2-3:15: Christian Scott, Mill and Mine 4:15-5:30 Nubya Garcia, Mill and Mine 5:30-6:30: Jason Moran, St. John's 7-8: Andrew Cyrille & Marc Ribot, The Standard, or Ben Lamar Gay (6:30-7:30, Old City PAC) 9-10: Jaimie Branch, The Standard 11-12: Joshua Abrams, The Standard Sunday: 12-1: Alabaster dePlume, The Standard 2-3:15: Miguel Zenon, The Standard 4:15-5:30: Odean Pope and Immanuel Wilkins, The Standard 6:45-8:00: Ambrose Akinmusire Quartet, The Standard 8-9: George, Old City PAC 9-10: John Zorn, Bijou Edited February 21, 2022 by kh1958 Quote
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