The Gig

The Gig

Being There at Big Ears

Field notes from Knoxville, 2026 edition

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Nate Chinen
Apr 08, 2026
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Hello there! I hope springtime has been treating you well. I’ve been meaning to get this Big Ears dispatch to you since shortly after the festival ended, but circumstances — mainly, a spring break road trip with my family (amazing, highly recommend) — resulted in some production delays. Thanks for your patience. Let’s get into it.

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