Los Angeles, CA (Top40 Charts / Myspace Official Website) Myspace (www.myspace.com), a leading social entertainment destination that connects artists and fans with the content they crave, announced today they will present a free encore screening of the documentary film, BIG EASY EXPRESS, along with a special concert featuring
Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros and
Mumford & Sons with members of Old Crow Medicine Show.
Starting at 8:00 PM on March 17at Austin High School, Myspace along with all the bands will present what is sure to be a memorable event, which will include an encore screening of BIG EASY EXPRESS, the new documentary film from Emmett Malloy that captures the incredible musical journey of L.A.'s
Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, Grammy Award® nominated Mumford & Sons, and Nashville's
Old Crow Medicine Show as the bands set out to tour across
America by train in 2011. BIG EASY EXPRESS will have its official world premiere screening during SXSW® earlier in the day at Austin's Paramount Theatre. For further information about the film, visit www.bigeasyexpress.com.
Immediately following the free screening,
Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros and
Mumford & Sons with members of
Old Crow Medicine Show will take the stage for a special live performance to thank fans and the local Austin community for their support during the making of the documentary. Myspace will live stream the concert to fans across the world starting at 9:15 PM CST at www.myspace.com. Myspace subscribers will be able to view a high-definition stream of the complete concert through Sunday, March 18.
"These great bands embody the spirit of Myspace, whose heritage is rooted in a commitment to independent voices, giving them a stage to share their music and art with fans," said Chris Vanderhook, COO, Myspace. "Myspace has a lot to celebrate this year and we're thrilled to do it with our loyal community by bringing them this memorable experience."
"We chose to work with Myspace because we like rooting for the underdogs. A new fresh team over there aiming to empower artists and fans seemed to fit well with this event," said Bryan Ling, Producer, BIG EASY EXPRESS.
To attend the BIG EASY EXPRESS encore screening and concert, fans need to visit www.myspace.com/bigeasyexpress to RSVP for a free ticket (limit 1 per RSVP). An email confirmation will be sent to each guest outlining ticket pick-up instructions, event details as well as parking information.
Myspace Presents The Encore Screening Of BIG EASY EXPRESS + Special Concert By
Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros and
Mumford & Sons with members of Old Crow Medicine Show
Date / Time:
Saturday, March 17
6:00 PM gates / 8:00 PM encore screening / 9:15 PM concert
Location:
Austin High School
1715 West Cesar Chavez Street
Austin, TX 78703
For further information about the concert and encore documentary screening, please visit: www.myspace.com/bigeasyexpress
