Mellotron Variations
Medeski, Sansone, Kirkscey, Grant
DECEMBER 7, 2019 | 8 PM
*Please note that all tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.
About
Mellotron Variations is a retrocool and immersive celebration of the electro-mechanical plastic instrument that is as fun to play as it is to listen to — with an amazing creative quartet of Pat Sansone (Wilco), John Medeski (Medeski, Martin and Wood), Robby Grant (Big Ass Truck; Vending Machine) and Jonathan Kirkscey (Memphis Symphony Orchestra; Mouse Rocket — and composer for the Mr. Rogers movie: Won’t You Be My Neighbor). Join these influential and Mellotron-obsessed musicians in a visual installation that evokes beautifully trippy light shows, as they make musical magic with four Mellotrons — polyphonic tape replay keyboards originally developed and built in 1963.
Enhance Your Experience
Join us at 21c Museum Hotel Nashville on December 4 at 6PM for a deep dive into the history of the Mellotron before you experience Mellotron Variations live in concert. Moderated by NPR’s Ann Powers, musicians Pat Sansone and Robby Grant will give a demonstration and provide an overview of the instrument’s history. Tickets for this special conversation are free, but reservations are encouraged due to limited capacity.
Press
“a full-blown all-star project”
— Billboard
“A one-of-a-kind performance…a gorgeous collection of sounds”
— Memphis Flyer
“mind-bending but deeply melodic music”
— Pop Matters
“The whole album orchestrates this beautiful, out-of-worldly sound.”
— Valley Advocate
“This was one of the best shows I’ve ever seen!”
— Jody Stephens (Big Star, Those Pretty Wrongs)
