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WELCOME DARKSIDE AND CHARLES LLOYD’S SANGAM

More New Artist Additions for Big Ears 2025!

DARKSIDE

In 2025, the trio of Nicolás Jaar, Dave Harrington, and recently added drummer Tlacael Esparza, will embark on its first full North American tour in more than a decade, The Psychic Spiral Nothing Tour, which now includes Big Ears. To accompany the announcement, they have released a new song titled “Graucha Max.”

Read: DARKSIDE Share New Single “Graucha Max”

Charles Lloyd Sangam with Zakir Hussain & Eric Harland

Truly, this trio – featuring Charles Lloyd on saxes and flute, Indian tabla master Zakir Hussain, and drummer Eric Harland – is an absolute revelation. The title of their album, Sangam, translates as “‘union’ or ‘confluence’ and is apt in describing not just the breath-taking interplay and common purpose among the three musicians in Charles Lloyd’s trio, but also the deep spiritual love that sweeps off the stage and into the audience, taking up everyone in the excitement of the moment: inclusive, playful, joyous (Pop Matters).”

Watch: Charles Lloyd: Sangam (Album EPK) | ECM Records

Daily Lineups and Single-Day Passes Coming Soon!

Starting on Thursday, November 28, keep up with our social media channels as we begin sharing the daily lineups, one day at a time, before Single-Day Passes go on sale Tuesday, December 3rd.

For more details, including full lineup, pass options, travel guidance, and more, head to our website or follow us on social media. We’re looking forward to seeing you in March!

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