Third Place Music Festival

On this episode of Relevant Tones we highlight Ann Arbor, Michigan’s Third Place [MusicFest] as they celebrate their 7th year. Third Place curates an annual, four day performing arts festival comprised of multiple concerts in local spaces. They are founded on principles both simple and often overlooked: that concerts should be radically welcoming, accessible, and inclusive.Host Stephen Anthony Rawson talks with co-director Wesley Hornpetrie about the history of the festival, its efforts to create spectacular concerts around diverse and complementary programming, its deep roots in the local business community of Ann Arbor, and more.MUSICC by Han Lash, performed by Woven DuoTale of Fourth by Leithand through the pines, I hear the singing by Jacob Nance, performed by FLYDLPHNArmenian Dance Medley by Ara Topouzian TrioBaad Illi Kan by Taqsim