Photo Credit David Simchock
The Scene
Big Ears in Knoxville, Tennessee, is part of a group of intriguing American music festivals that have cropped up in the spring and fall seasons. Big Ears likes to explore connections between musicians while mixing it up with film, performance, and the visual arts. The venues are varied including the Knoxville Museum of Art, a cathedral, and an ornate theater.
Festival Info
2015 Artist Lineup
- A Winged Victory for the Sullen
- Amen Dunes
- Ben Frost
- Bill Frisell
- Bing & Ruth
- Bryce Dessner
- Clark
- Grouper
- Gyan Riley
- Harold Budd & Keith Lowe
- Häxan re-scored by Demdike Stare
- Hildur Guðnadóttir
- Holly Herndon
- Jamie xx
- Jozef Van Wissem
- Kronos Quartet
- Laurie Anderson
- Max Richter
- Nels Cline
- Nosaj Thing
- Omar Souleyman
- Perfume Genius
- Rhiannon Giddens
- Ryley Walker
- Sam Amidon
- SQÜRL
- Steve Gunn
- Swans
- Tanya Tagaq
- Terry Riley
- The Bad Plus
- tUnE-yArDs
- William Tyler
- Wu Man