The Cliburne Sessions: eighth blackbird

Three-time Grammy-winner eighth blackbird takes the stage with LiveConnections for an inventive, action-packed performance. These "super-musicians" (LA Times) combine the finesse of a string quartet, the energy of a rock band and the audacity of a storefront theater company.

LiveConnections curates and presents six concerts annually, showcasing collaborative music designed for adventurous music-lovers. Join us for dinner and some of the most engaging new music around!

About the Artist
eighth blackbird: The name "eighth blackbird" derives from the eighth stanza of Wallace Stevens's evocative, aphoristic poem, Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Blackbird (1917). The Chicago-based, three-time Grammy-winning ensemble entertains and provokes audiences across the country and around the world. eighth blackbird holds ongoing ensemble-in-residence positions at the Curtis Institute of Music, University of Richmond and University of Chicago. A decade-long relationship with Chicago's Cedille Records has produced six acclaimed recordings. The ensemble has won three Grammy Awards, for the recordings "strange imaginary animals," "Lonely Motel: Music from Slide" and "Meanwhile." To learn more about eighth blackbird, visit http://www.eighthblackbird.org/.