MusicNOW w/Newsom, Vernon, St. Vincent

Fifth time around's definitely the charm.

By Blurt Staff

MusicNOW Festival celebrates its 5th year of presenting exciting contemporary music in Cincinnati, Ohio, with three evenings of performances in the intimate 600-seat venue, Memorial Hall (1225 Elm Street)

The festival opens Tuesday, March 30^th with arresting harpist and songwriter Joanna Newsom (pictured). She will perform a handful of US concerts to celebrate the release of Have One on Me, her first release in four years.  Wednesday, March 31^st, St Vincent, led by composer, singer and guitar virtuoso Annie Clark, will present works from their widely acclaimed latest release, Actor, as well as new works venturing deeper into chamber arranging and composition. The same evening dynamic and engaging new music ensemble, Ymusic, will premiere the festival commission written by Clark. Inventive vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Justin Vernon, best known for his work with Bon Iver, presents a rare solo concert which is to be one of his few 2010 dates, to close the festival on April 1^st.

MusicNOW began in 2006 and was founded by Cincinnati native, Bryce Dessner (the National and Clogs) who continues to serve as the festivals' artistic director.

Festival Schedule:

Tuesday, March 30, 2010, 8pm: Joanna Newsom

Wednesday, March 31, 2010, 8pm: St. Vincent

Thursday, April 1, 2010, 8pm:  Justin Vernon            

Tickets are $20 for each concert. A $50 festival pass is available for all three evenings.

Tickets are available at the MusicNOW Festival website or by phone at 800-838-3006

[Photo Credit: Paul O'Valle]