Music is Art Founder and President Robby Takac today announced that the annual Music is Art Festival will take place Saturday, September 13 on the grounds of the Albright Knox Art Gallery. The event is absolutely free.
"I founded Music is Art in 2003 to bring together all genres of music and to link them to the other art forms in our area," Takac said. "What better way to show that music is art than to bring our festival to the world famous Albright Knox Art Gallery."
The all day festival - kicking off at 11 a.m. - will take place outdoors (rain or shine) on the Lincoln Parkway side of the gallery on three stages featuring live music, dance and theatre performance. The event will also feature live art creation, displayed art and photography, a kids village, a not for profit row, and a dj performance area. The Music is Art Student Battle of the Bands winners will play on the main stage, and this year the other finalists and winner of The Big Easy in Buffalo battle will also perform.
"I am excited that Music is Art continues to do good work in the community, and I would like to congratulate Robby Takac and the entire Music is Art team for continuing this great tradition of bringing all the arts together in this festival," Albright Knox Director Louis Grachos added.
Now in its sixth year the Festival has entertained thousands and again takes its place as one of the most innovative and anticipated cultural events of the year. The festival is one of seven core programs of Music is Art, including a music instrument drive currently taking place at 18 Starbucks locations until August 17. Information on Music is Art and its programs can be found at www.musicisart.org.
"We're happy to be partnering with the Albright Knox and we're thrilled to have the festival back in Buffalo," Takac concluded. "Everyone in invited to come out and join me on September 13!"
Music is Art Festival '08
PERFORMER LIST
BANDS
| Agent ME | Maria Aurigema |
| Bev-Beverley | Chylde |
| Crittenden Image Performance | Dali's Ghost |
| Ron Davis Acid Funk Duo | Family FUNKtion & The Sitar Jams |
| FreshGuac | Gamalon |
| Handsome Jack | A Hotel Nourishing |
| Inlite (student Battle of the Bands winner) | Johnny Nobody |
| Juxtaposse | Klear |
| Last Conservative | Lazlo Holyfield |
| Mandy K | The Mom And Dad Love Parade |
| Peanut Brittle Satellite | Psuedo Intellectuals |
| Rhyson Hall | Rhubarb |
| Terry Sullivan | Those Idiots |
| Type:Relevant | Wisp |
ALSO AT MiA '08. . . . . . . gEt FrAcTaLs beat gallery
11 DJs including Jubei, Marc V, Tweak Nasty, dharmalab, DJ Brandon Chase and amungus . . . w/ special guest MCs and Vocalists throughout the day . . . .
w/ Dance Exhibitions featuring:
| Amy Lynn's Dance Studio | Bella Dea Bellydancing |
| Center for Dance Motivation | Future Dance Center |
| Hamburg Performing Arts | Ilya's Bellydancing |
| Janet Dunstan's School of Dance | Rince Na Tiarna School of Irish Dance |
| Stacy Zawadski's ECNAD Dance |