kh1958 Posted February 8, 2018 Report Posted February 8, 2018 I am working on my plan still. At present it is: Thursday: Jaga Jazzist; Duet for Theremin and Lap Steel; Okkyung Lee Friday: Roscoe Mitchell Trio Five; Rova, The Sound in Space Project; Milford Graves; Jenny Scheinman Mischief and Mayhem; TAL National; Jason Moran Fats Waller Dance Party. Saturday: Wu Fei; Cyro Baptista and Banquet of the Spirits; Jason Moran and Milford Graves; Marc Ribot's Ceramic Dog; Roscoe Mitchell Trios; Rova, Chanelling Coltrane Electric Ascension. Sunday: Julie Byrne. Unfortunately, I have to leave Sunday afternoon so I will miss Bangs. But, Roscoe Mitchell at noon, that is cool. And on the same day, TAL National from Niger. Quote
BFrank Posted February 9, 2018 Author Report Posted February 9, 2018 On 2/8/2018 at 8:20 PM, kh1958 said: I am working on my plan still. At present it is: Thursday: Jaga Jazzist; Duet for Theremin and Lap Steel; Okkyung Lee Friday: Roscoe Mitchell Trio Five; Rova, The Sound in Space Project; Milford Graves; Jenny Scheinman Mischief and Mayhem; TAL National; Jason Moran Fats Waller Dance Party. Saturday: Wu Fei; Cyro Baptista and Banquet of the Spirits; Jason Moran and Milford Graves; Marc Ribot's Ceramic Dog; Roscoe Mitchell Trios; Rova, Chanelling Coltrane Electric Ascension. Sunday: Julie Byrne. Unfortunately, I have to leave Sunday afternoon so I will miss Bangs. But, Roscoe Mitchell at noon, that is cool. And on the same day, TAL National from Niger. That looks good! I haven't tackled the schedule yet. I'm sure it will be challenging. Quote
kh1958 Posted February 10, 2018 Report Posted February 10, 2018 I'm trying to stick to complete sets and give myself plenty of time to change venues. Also, six concerts in a day should be plenty. Quote
kh1958 Posted February 26, 2018 Report Posted February 26, 2018 There seems to have been a fair amount of rejiggering of the schedule. Now contemplating: Thursday: Nels Cline; Duet for Theremin and Lap Steel Friday: Roscoe Mitchell; Rova; Milford Graves; Jenny Scheinman; Evan Parker; TAL National; Jason Moran Saturday: John Medeski; Cyro Baptista; Jason Moran & Milford Graves; Roscoe Mitchell; Marc Ribot; Rova. Sunday: Tyshawn Sorey Quote
BFrank Posted February 26, 2018 Author Report Posted February 26, 2018 I think some of the shows are going to require some "creative" scheduling. Plus, there will probably more "jiggering" in the next few weeks. To bad there won't be time to see any of the films! Quote
randyhersom Posted February 28, 2018 Report Posted February 28, 2018 On 2/7/2018 at 6:38 PM, randyhersom said: Schedule has morphed, probably not for the last time My Friday looks like: Roscoe Mitchell kicks off Friday at Noon at the Standard Rova, leaving early for Rocket Science - Evan Parker, Peter Evans, Craig Taborn Milford Graves Possible peek in on Arto Lindsay Jenny Scheinman with Nels Cline Evan Parker Solo Possible peek in on Medeski Martin and Wood Tal National The Thing Jason Moran Saturday Scheinman Evan Parker Electro-Acoustic end of Bela Fleck beginning of Peter Evans All of Jason Moran - Milford Graves End of Wu Fei Roscoe Mitchell Trios Marc Ribot If not ready to crash then probably more Rova wow! Quote
kh1958 Posted February 28, 2018 Report Posted February 28, 2018 11 hours ago, randyhersom said: You better start your training regimen soon. Quote
BFrank Posted March 1, 2018 Author Report Posted March 1, 2018 Me, too! Although compared to SXSW (which I've been going to for the past 10 years), this should be like a walk in the park! Quote
kh1958 Posted March 1, 2018 Report Posted March 1, 2018 (edited) I looked at the SXSW lineup, admittedly huge and sprawling, and I could only find three bands I knew I wanted to hear. Their sets were only 40 minutes. And the price of a pass was $1300+. I don't get that festival; it's not built for my tastes clearly. Edited March 1, 2018 by kh1958 Quote
BFrank Posted March 4, 2018 Author Report Posted March 4, 2018 On 3/1/2018 at 5:11 AM, kh1958 said: I looked at the SXSW lineup, admittedly huge and sprawling, and I could only find three bands I knew I wanted to hear. Their sets were only 40 minutes. And the price of a pass was $1300+. I don't get that festival; it's not built for my tastes clearly. SXSW focus has always been up and coming artists. So, it takes a lot of investigating to find shows that you think you might like. Sifting through the website in the weeks before help somewhat. There are always shows by more established artists, as well but you can't count on many that you're familiar with. There also happen to be dozens (hundreds?) of daytime shows that are largely free, but there's no central listing so you learn to be aware of the ones that feature bands you like, and are in venues that are interesting (e.g. back yards of bars, restaurants, parking lots ...). If you're going for the music, the only pass you need is the Music Badge which is about $800 this year. When I started, it was closer to $500. Still a lot of money, but they were also giving discounts to "alumni". Anyway, there have been fewer and fewer acts I'm excited to see, which is one reason me and my pals decided to try Big Ears. Quote
kh1958 Posted March 11, 2018 Report Posted March 11, 2018 The festival iPhone app was updated today. Quote
BFrank Posted March 11, 2018 Author Report Posted March 11, 2018 15 hours ago, kh1958 said: The festival iPhone app was updated today. Saw that. I was wondering when that was going to happen - it's only a week and a half away! Quote
Chuck Nessa Posted March 19, 2018 Report Posted March 19, 2018 Roscoe called this morning and convinced me we should go. Quote
JSngry Posted March 20, 2018 Report Posted March 20, 2018 i need money and time. when it's there, so will i. Quote
kh1958 Posted March 20, 2018 Report Posted March 20, 2018 I'm looking forward to seeing Roscoe Mitchell concerts on consecutive days! Quote
Jason Bivins Posted March 20, 2018 Report Posted March 20, 2018 Looking forward to the festival. Especially excited to be part of the Sunday panel, Symposium of Sound: Sound & Spirituality. There are going to be some killer musicians joining me and a few other academic nerds. https://bigearsfestival.org/experiences-2018/ Quote
Chuck Nessa Posted March 21, 2018 Report Posted March 21, 2018 Weather in the north east has caused some rescheduling and a couple of cancellations. Check with your mom. Quote
kh1958 Posted March 22, 2018 Report Posted March 22, 2018 The Thursday night Nels Cline concert has been cancelled, and his other two appearances are in doubt at present. Quote
charlesp Posted March 22, 2018 Report Posted March 22, 2018 I am attending to see the two Roscoe Mitchell sets - everything else is lagniappe. Quote
charlesp Posted March 24, 2018 Report Posted March 24, 2018 More than lagniappe - Rocket Science, Jason Moran with Milford Graves, Brooklyn Rider, Jerry Douglas, Bela Fleck & Abigail Washburn, the Black Twig Pickers, Jenny Scheinman, Meahell Ndegeocello, Bang on a Can’s performance of Julia Wolfe’s “Anthracite Fields”, a performance of Anna Thorvaldsdottir’s “In the Light of Air”. Tomorrow: Tyshawn Sorey, Craig Taborn’s Quartet, Wu Fei and Jason Moran’s Bang. This is a great music festival Quote
randyhersom Posted March 25, 2018 Report Posted March 25, 2018 Great and exhausting. I have returned from two days. It's incredible to see these artists getting standing ovations from full houses. The room filled up with hundreds still outside for Jason Moran and Milford Graves. I was close to the cutoff point when they switched to "one in - one out" and enough people left early to see other events that I caught the end of the set. It was well worth it. I became a Peter Evans fan, his solo concert was a highlight along with the three Evan Parker performances, both Roscoe Mitchell performances ... and The Thing ... and Rova's Electric Ascension. Quote
Chuck Nessa Posted March 27, 2018 Report Posted March 27, 2018 Just back from the Big Ears Festival and fascinating music by friends old and new. I hope to write more after some sleep. Quote
Jason Bivins Posted March 27, 2018 Report Posted March 27, 2018 Very good festival this year. Highlights included the expected (Roscoe, Milford, The Thing, Diamanda) and the unexpected (Tal National, Anna Thorvaldsdottir). Had a cold the whole time, but that couldn't diminish my enjoyment. Quote
BFrank Posted March 29, 2018 Author Report Posted March 29, 2018 (edited) On 3/25/2018 at 1:45 PM, randyhersom said: Great and exhausting. I have returned from two days. It's incredible to see these artists getting standing ovations from full houses. The room filled up with hundreds still outside for Jason Moran and Milford Graves. I was close to the cutoff point when they switched to "one in - one out" and enough people left early to see other events that I caught the end of the set. It was well worth it. I became a Peter Evans fan, his solo concert was a highlight along with the three Evan Parker performances, both Roscoe Mitchell performances ... and The Thing ... and Rova's Electric Ascension. Randy - sorry we didn't hook up. My friends and I were constantly on the run. If you go again next year, we should meet up for sure. +++ I had a great time there! Nice town, nice people, good food and easily walk-able and I was on-the-run for 4 days straight. I really enjoyed about 90% of these shows - I'll be back next year for sure. A few highlight artists who I discovered were Peter Evans, Sam Pluta, Mazz Swift and Tyshawn Sorey. As Randy said, the ovations for many of these shows were amazing! Nice to say hi to Chuck Nessa after Roscoe's Trio Five show, too. THURSDAY Meshell Ndegeocello David Hidalgo & Marc Ribot Godspeed You! Black Emperor FRIDAY Roscoe Mitchell Trio Five w/Junius Paul, Vincent Davis Cyro Baptista "Vira Loucos" Ikue Mori (solo laptop) Rocket Science w/Evan Parker, Peter Evans, Craig Taborn, Sam Pluta Milford Graves (solo plus narration) Arto Lindsey Band Jenny Scheinman 'Mischief & Mayhem' w/Nels Cline, Scott Amandola, Todd Sickafoose Medeski, Martin & Wood w/Marc Ribot, Ned Rothenberg Jason Moran presents 'Fats Waller Dance Party' Nest Egg SATURDAY Jon Gibson Music for 2 Radios Evan Parker Electro-Acoustic Ensemble w/Craig Taborn, Peter Evans, Ned Rothenberg, Sam Pluta, Okkyung Lee, others John Medeski (solo piano) Jason Moran & Milford Graves Roscoe Mitchell Trios Jerry Douglas Band Diamanda Galas Rova Channeling Coltrane: Electric Ascension w/Jenny Scheinman, Nels Cline, Ikue Mori, Mazz Swift, Cyro Baptista, Yuka Honda, Ches Smith, Okkyung Lee, others SUNDAY Tyshawn Sorey Rostam Suuns Kieran Hebdan & Mats Gustafsson Peter Evans Ensemble w/Sam Pluta, Mazz Swift, Tom Blancharte, Levy Lorenzo, others Bang on a Can All Stars: 30 Years Craig Taborn Quartet w/Chris Speed, Chris Lightcap, Dave King WHEW! Exhausting, but well worth it! I thought all the venues were great too, except for the Methodist Church. Evan Parker's Electro/Acoustic Ensemble played there. They were all seated at floor level, so if you took a seat beyond about the 5th row of pews, you couldn't see them at ALL. I ended up standing on the side. Great sound - terrible sight lines Edited March 29, 2018 by BFrank Quote
Aggie87 Posted March 29, 2018 Report Posted March 29, 2018 (edited) Impressive set of shows there, Buzz! How were Hidalgo & Ribot? Interesting pairing - I enjoy Ribot's Prosthetic Cubans albums. Curious if they played Lobos material or more traditional stuff. I would have loved to have seen every show you saw on Friday as well (Saturday too for that matter), though I'm unfamiliar with Nest Egg. Edited March 29, 2018 by Aggie87 Quote
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