The second annual at 兔子先生传媒文化作品's Macky Auditorium will feature an afternoon general admission event and the main evening acoustic set, both featuring听Jim James of My Morning Jacket and several other prominent artists. The two events are ticketed separately, though day passes are available.
Who: Open to the public
What: Bluebird Music Festival
When: Saturday, May 25
Afternoon event: 2鈥4:30 p.m.
Evening event: 6:30鈥11:45 p.m.
Where: Macky Auditorium
Tickets: Sold separately for and events; available
Strings & Stories afternoon event
A one-of-a-kind, intimate musical experience, the Strings & Stories afternoon event will feature world-class musicians Jim James, Gregory Alan Isakov, Langhorn Slim and Daniel Rodriguez, each playing a few songs from their catalog and telling the stories of how those songs came to light.
Doors open at 1:30 p.m., with performances from 2 to 4:30 p.m.听No alcohol will be served.
Main evening event
James and Langhorne Slim headline an all-star lineup for the festival's evening show with solo, acoustic performances.
鈥淚 am looking forward to exploring all sorts of songs stripped down as they first occurred in their natural habitat鈥攋ust voice and guitar. Although I have played many shows by myself, this will be my first tour of this style, and I am excited to see everyone out on the open road,鈥 says James.
The evening lineup also will feature听Neyla Pekarek (formerly of The Lumineers), Ben Sollee, Sun Jr. and Jonny Miller.听Doors open at 6 p.m. Performances start at 6:30 p.m., with James headlining at 11 p.m.
Ticketing and more
are entirely general admission at $29.听 are assigned seats and range from $35 to $85.听Please note if you ,听you will pick up your evening ticket during the afternoon event at the Future Arts Foundation table in the lobby.听
There will be a silent auction featuring donated, signed memorabilia from bands and musicians听including Wilco, The National, Greensky Bluegrass, The Lumineers, Phish听and more. The festival benefits the Future Arts Foundation 501(c)3.听
Please email futureartsfoundation@gmail.com with any questions.