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Preliminary Lineup Announced for 2nd Annual MIMFest

The Musical Instrument Museum announced the first details of its second annual MIMFest today. Ozomatli, Victor Wooten, Martha Redbone, and more will headline the diverse lineup, which will include local bands as well, such as Phoenix Afrobeat Orchestra and the Sugar Thieves. In total, the two-day festival (Saturday, November 7, and...

By David Accomazzo

August 25, 2015

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The Musical Instrument Museum announced the first details of its second annual MIMFest today. Ozomatli, Victor Wooten, Martha Redbone, and more will headline the diverse lineup, which will include local bands as well, such as Phoenix Afrobeat Orchestra and the Sugar Thieves.

In total, the two-day festival (Saturday, November 7, and Sunday, November 8) will include more than 20 performing groups representing a wide variety of musical traditions and global cultures. Food trucks, local artists, dancers, and a variety of arts and crafts for kids will be present as well. Tickets are $35 for adults, $20 for teens, and $15 for children, and tickets do not include access to the museum. Check out the preliminary lineup below:
Ozomatli
The Recycled Orchestra

Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars

TriBeCaStan

Quetzal

Jaron Freeman-Fox

Victor Wooten

Martha Redbone

The Jones Family Singers

Phoenix Afrobeat Orchestra

Run Boy Run

The Sugar Thieves

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