Eyes on Ears
Scattered snapshots of artists, fans and venues from Big Ears 2024.
March 25, 2024

The Japanese singer Hatis Noit performed at st. John's Episcopal Cathedral as part of the Big Ears Festival.
Scenes from a weekend soaked in music and occasional rain. Photos by Scott Barker and Jesse Fox Mayshark unless otherwise noted.

Performance painter Steve Keene at RED Gallery.

Nik Bartsch's Ronin performed at the Bijou Theatre.

John Paul Jones plays the Mighty Wurlitzer organ at the Tennessee Theatre. (Photo by Julie Gautreau.)

Singer-songwriter Adrianne Lenker performed at the Civic Auditorium on Thursday, March 21.

DJ and producer Suzi Analogue got the party started Friday night at the Mil & Mine.

Singer and experimental electronic artist Claire Rousay had a stage set made up like a moody young person's bedroom.

A long line of patrons waited in light rain to get in to see Laurie Anderson at the Civic Auditorium on Friday, March 22.

John Paul Jones, former bass player for Led Zeppelin, performed a solo show at the Tennessee Theatre on Friday, March 22.

Digable Planets performed on Saturday, March 23, at the Civic Auditorium

Musician and composer JG Thirlwell presented his Silver Mantis project at the Old City Performing Arts Center.

Singer Davóne Tines at the Tennessee Theatre on Sunday, March 24.


