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Herbie Hancock at Big Ears
Culture, Knoxville, Music

Big Ears Festival Day Three: Herbie Hancock, Digable Planets, The Messthetics, Colin Stetson, and More

by Jessica Mlinaric / March 24, 2024March 1, 2025

The sun returned for a jam-packed day of music.

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Laurie Anderson at Big Ears
Culture, Knoxville, Music

Big Ears Festival Day Two: André 3000, Laurie Anderson, Carl Craig, and Sam Amidon

by Jessica Mlinaric / March 23, 2024January 7, 2025

Day two of Big Ears had many surprises along the way.

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Big Ears Festival at Tennessee Theatre
Culture, Knoxville, Music

Big Ears Festival Day One: Unwound, Secret Chiefs 3, Mary Halvorson, and More

by Jessica Mlinaric / March 22, 2024January 7, 2025

Choose your own adventure at Big Ears day one

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Artists to watch at Big Ears Festival 2024
Culture, Knoxville, Music

Six Artists to Watch at Big Ears Festival 2024

by Jessica Mlinaric / March 12, 2024January 7, 2025

There’s no shortage of rising talent at Big Ears Festival.

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The Cure at Riot Fest by Jessica Mlinaric
Chicago, Culture, Music

Favorite Moments from Riot Fest 2023

by Jessica Mlinaric / September 26, 2023January 7, 2025

Music fans packed Douglass Park all weekend despite two days of rain.

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Bon Iver at Pitchfork Music Festival
Chicago, Culture, Music

A Scorching and Soulful Finale for Pitchfork Music Festival Day Three

by Jessica Mlinaric / July 25, 2023January 7, 2025

Pitchfork remains a beloved festival 17 years later.

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Big Thief at Pitchfork Music Festival
Chicago, Culture, Music

Rain Delay to Rain Dance at Pitchfork Music Fest 2023 Day Two

by Jessica Mlinaric / July 23, 2023January 7, 2025

Weather delays didn’t dampen the party at Pitchfork day two.

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The Smile at Pitchfork Music Festival
Chicago, Culture, Music

A Sunny Start at Pitchfork Music Fest 2023 Day One

by Jessica Mlinaric / July 22, 2023January 7, 2025

Chicago artists like Sen Morimoto, Jlin, and Ric Wilson shined.

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Low at Pitchfork Music Festival 2022
Chicago, Culture, Music

Chicago Pitchfork Artists Preview the Acts They Want to See

by Jessica Mlinaric / July 20, 2023January 7, 2025

Hear from Ric Wilson, Ariel Zetina, and more!

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Big Freedia in Millennium Park
Chicago, Culture, Music

Big Freedia Got Millennium Park Bouncing

by Jessica Mlinaric / July 14, 2023January 7, 2025

The Queen Diva served acrobatic feats and New Orleans energy.

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