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Music to Chevy’s ears

December 2nd, 2010 | No Comments

Down to Valencia on the Spanish coast for Chevrolet’s Orlando launch and my first ever time driving a) in Spain and b) one of the US’ most iconic brands.

There’s a certain cachet in driving a Chevy surely, whether it’s the latest seven-seat Orlando or a Corvette – the name just resonates America – while perhaps the Vauxhall Cavalier perhaps didn’t quite catch the imagination in the same way.

That allure of Chevy was borne out chatting to Chevrolet’s Europe president Wayne Brannon this week, who noted there have been an extraordinary 600 song titles that mention the company and its brands.

Billy Joel, Elton John and Sheryl Crow just to name just a few, are among the stars to have used the name, so it clearly still strikes a chord.

Does any other manufacturer have that American in-built stardust of Chevrolet? And if not, I bet they wish they did.

Note to Vauxhall – I had a Cavalier for eight years and sterling service it gave me too despite being mistaken for a minicab.

Ex-Tech CEOs Fiorina, Whitman See Messages Fall on Deaf Ears in California

November 3rd, 2010 | No Comments

In the end, neither Meg Whitman nor Carly Fiorina could sell their conservative platforms in left-leaning California. –
High-profile business backgrounds, hundreds of millions of
dollars and a wave of voter discontent that swept dozens of Republicans into
national offices could not help Meg Whitman or Carly Fiorina capture the
gubernatorial or Senate seats they sought in California.
Both of the former high-tech…

Big Ears: Initial Schedule

February 3rd, 2010 | No Comments

BIG EARS ANNOUNCE INITIAL SCHEDULE FOR MARCH 26-28 EVENT

Dirty Projectors

As we reported in December; Knoxville, TN’s Big Ears Festival will take place March 26-28 at venues throughout the city, featuring more than 30 artists and 50 performances.

The initial schedule has been released, with artist and venue information below. Be sure to check the Big Ears website for additional artist and ticket information.

Big Ears Initial 2010 Schedule

Bijou Theatre
Friday, March 26
7:00 p.m. – Terry Riley featuring Gyan Riley, Tracy Silverman and Ches
Smith
10:30 p.m. – The xx + jj + Nosaj Thing

Saturday, March 27
1:00 p.m. – Clogs with very special guests My Brightest Diamond
7:00 p.m. – Andrew W.K. performing with the Calder Quartet
10:00 p.m. – Joanna Newsom + special guests

Sunday, March 28
7:00 p.m. – St. Vincent + special guests

Tennessee Theatre
Saturday, March 27
2:30 p.m. – Dirty Projectors + Bang on a Can All-Stars
8:00 p.m. – Vampire Weekend
12:00 midnight – Terry Riley’s In C, performed by Bang on a Can and special
guests + Terry Riley solo

Sunday, March 28
2:00 p.m. – Brian Eno’s Music for Airports, performed by Bang on a Can + The Books + special guests
9:00 p.m. – The National + special guests

Additional individual tickets for Theatre and Club shows will be available in the coming weeks for many more performances and collaborations including:

- The Ex
- The 802 Tour (Nico Muhly, Sam Amidon, Doveman, with Nadia Sirota)
- Ben Frost
- Tim Hecker
- DJ/Rupture
- Gang Gang Dance
- Gyan Riley
- Iva Bittova
- Javelin
And more to be announced….

Travel packages, including two Inner Ear Weekend Festival Passes, two nights
at the Crowne Plaza hotel in Knoxville, two posters and two t-shirts or
hoodies are available here.

Big Ears Festival 2010 Dates and Initial Lineup

December 17th, 2009 | No Comments

SECOND ANNUAL BIG EARS FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES INITIAL LINEUP
TO BE HELD MARCH 26-28, 2010 IN KNOXVILLE, TN

Vampire Weekend

The groundbreaking Big Ears Festival – slated for the weekend of March 26-28, 2010 in Knoxville, TN – is excited to unveil the initial lineup for the upcoming year’s event. Building on the visionary programming of last year’s inaugural festival, the 2010 Big Ears expands with a remarkable lineup of even greater depth and breadth than its predecessor; with over 30 artists/bands expected to perform some 50 concerts in at least eight venues this year.

In addition, there will be art exhibitions, installations, film screenings, workshops, interactive experiences, lectures, and discussions.

Initial Big Ears Lineup:

Vampire Weekend
Joanna Newsom
St. Vincent
Andrew WK
The Ex
Gang Gang Dance
Clogs
802 Tour (Nico Muhly, Doveman, Sam Amidon, with Nadia Sirota)
The XX

Javelin
DJ/Rupture (solo)
DJ/Rupture and Andy Moor
My Brightest Diamond
The Calder Quartet
Gyan Riley
jj

Visionary American minimalist composer Terry Riley has been confirmed as artist in residence. Celebrating his 75th birthday in 2010, several of Riley’s compositions will be performed throughout the weekend, including an all-star ensemble for his seminal “In C,” and performances by the composer himself.

Bryce Dessner, best known as guitarist for the acclaimed rock band The National, has signed on this year as a curator for the festival. He’s involved in selecting artists to perform during the weekend, commissioning new work, and conceiving of several unique programs.

The Inner Ear Weekend Festival Pass is on sale now. This limited edition pass offers premium access to all Big Ears happenings throughout the entire weekend (subject to available capacity) as well as exclusive invitations and access to select special events as well. They may be purchased here or by calling 865.684.1200 Ext. 2 between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. EST.

Tickets for individual concerts and events will go on sale in early January. At that time, the schedule of events for the Big Ears weekend will be announced as well.

More artists will be announced in the coming weeks, along with other information about programs, exhibitions, installations, workshops and more.

Launched in February of 2009, Big Ears was created as a forum to present the most exciting music of our time, while exploring connections and interfaces between music, visual art, and film. The brainchild of Ashley Capps, also known as the founder and co-producer of the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, Big Ears was a great success, receiving rave reviews from audiences, artists, and critics alike and achieving immediate international recognition and acclaim.