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On Tour with Joan Shelley, Nathan Salsburg, and Richard Thompson

11/03/2018

Talk about a dream gig: Big Ears veterans Joan Shelley and Nathan Salsburg are currently on tour in England with Big Ears 2019 performer and legend Richard Thompson. This photo of Nathan, who released one of our favorite guitar records of 2018, with Richard and the great Shirley Collins is pure joy. Richard brings his Killed in Action show to Big Ears 2019. Maybe Nathan and Joan can stop in from Kentucky. Shirley, too?

09/03/2024 News

2025 Big Ears Announce Next Week: Useful Information

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08/27/2024 News

A LETTER FROM OUR DIRECTOR

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08/20/2024 News

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