Once a week The Wheel's Still In Spin highlights a band from the Greater Cincinnati area. Whether you prefer Skyline or Gold Star, you will agree that this music is "Better Than The Chili." This week, the spotlight will be pointed on Cincinnati’s premiere contemporary music event, MusicNow Festival.
Beginning in 2006, the MusicNow Festival was created as a showcase for “contemporary music and artists that take risks and do not fit neatly into categories.” Curated by Cincinnati native Bryce Dessner (of The National), the event is now in its third year. This year's festival will take place at Memorial Hall.
Wednesday, April 2nd will present a selection of experimental film accompanied by musical performances from Richard Reed Parry, Nico Muhly, Thomas Bartlett, Aaron Dessner, Bryce Dessner, Padma Newsome, and Rachel Elliott (with “more added daily”).
Thursday, April 3rd will highlight the American guitarists with Benjamin Verdery and Bill Frisell’s 858 Quartet.
Friday, April 4th will showcase experimental, genre-defying musicians with Dirty Projectors and Bang On A Can All-Stars featuring Glenn Kotche (Wilco) and Bryce Dessner (The National).
The MusicNow Festival will spotlight contemporary pop bands Grizzly Bear and Andrew Bird on its final night, Saturday, April 5th.
Tickets are $15 for individual concerts and $40 for April 3-5. They are available here. However, Saturday night tickets and the 3-night package have already sold out.
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