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The Road Not Taken at Big Ears

The Road Not Taken at Big Ears

Considering what I missed, before I reckon with the rest.

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Mar 31, 2025
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Josh Johnson with SML at the 2025 Big Ears Festival. (Taryn Ferro / Big Ears)

The Big Ears Festival can only be experienced as a blur.

I don’t mean that literally, despite what the image above implies. In my experience, it’s actually the opposite: the vibe of the fest imparts a sort of hyperclarity to every musical encounter. The quality of listening is …

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