Led Zeppelin bassist and legendary jazz pianist top Big Ears Festival lineup

Following two years of considerable growth, Big Ears Festival is taking time to improve the existing experience with a diverse 2024 lineup topped by jazz pianist Herbie Hancock, multimedia artist Laurie Anderson and Led Zeppelin bassist John Paul Jones. The downtown Knoxville festival has doubled its attendance since 2019, founder Ashley Capps told Knox News, and organizers will be using last year’s number as a barometer: 8,000 attendees per day. “It’s never been an objective to be in continual growth mode,” Capps said. “This year, we’ve decided to really stay...