Let's begin by saying we could think of a lot worse places to be in February than Knoxville, Tenn., just on general principles. But if you happen to possess somewhat left-of-center musical tastes, that should pretty much seal the deal for your attendance at the Big Ears festival. On February 6, 7, and 8, Knoxville will rock, hum, bleep, burble, and whizz with the sounds of everyone from singer/songwriters Larkin Grimm and Michael Gira to post-rockers The Necks, electronicats Dan Deacon and Fennesz, and real-deal minimalist godheads Philip Glass and Pauline Oliveros, among others at the '09 Big Ears event. So get your ambient, droney, introspective, geek-friendly groove on and soak up some temptingly temperate weather at the same time. There are yet more Big Ears artists to be announced, but you can start scoping out the situation by checking out their website.
Have a hot time in February with Big Ears festival
Let's begin by saying we could think of a lot worse places to be in February than Knoxville, Tenn., just on general principles. But if you happen to possess somewhat left-of-center musical tastes, that should pretty much seal the deal for your attendance at the Big Ears festival. On February 6, 7, and 8, Knoxville will rock, hum, bleep, burble, and whizz with the sounds of everyone from singer/songwriters Larkin Grimm and Michael Gira to post-rockers The Necks, electronicats Dan Deacon and Fennesz, and real-deal minimalist godheads Philip Glass and Pauline Oliveros, among others at the '09 Big Ears event. So get your ambient, droney, introspective, geek-friendly groove on and soak up some temptingly temperate weather at the same time. There are yet more Big Ears artists to be announced, but you can start scoping out the situation by checking out their website.
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December 30, 2008 at 9:06 p.m.
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you're shattering my preconceptions! Sigh... |
January 13, 2009 at 12:47 p.m.
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Just depends. I've seen early Feb. in Kville look more like L.A. - it's not that far from Atlanta - (2 hours). It could be 60 degrees and sunny. Either way, the music is why I'm coming. I'll never see the likes of this group of people assembled in one place again. |
Um, temperate? You've obviously never experienced the first weekend of February in Knoxville. Try icy, slushy, muddy, brown, drab, wet, and pretty cold. But, you know, maybe the landscape will fit the music.