Mexican Summer announces “New Myths” multimedia fest in Marfa, TX

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Mexican Summer and Ballroom Marfa will present a mini-festival together this March 13-15 in Marfa, TX (coincidentally the weekend before SxSW); a program that includes music, cinema, and visual artists with an emphasis on cross-medium collaborations. The event is titled “New Myths” and the music portion of the event will include Iceage, Grouper, Tamaryn, Steve Gunn, Weyes Blood, and more.

Dev Hynes and Connan Mockasin will both be there as well, working together on a recording residency. Liz Harris of Grouper will have an outdoor mural on display, and there will be a sound bath by Jefre Cantu-Ledesma. Other performances, film screenings, and visual art exhibitions are happening as well. Despite Marfa’s posh reputation, the first two days of the event are free, and the final day pass is $15. The daily schedule is below, and you can find more information and tickets on the Mexican Summer website.

Friday, March 13 at Ballroom Marfa (108 E. San Antonio Street)

-Sam Falls solo exhibition
-Software Recording Co. presents: GABI, Thug Entrancer, Co La
-Liz Harris’ (Grouper) painting will be available for viewing at 201 E. Dallas Street all weekend and beyond

Saturday, March 14

-Sound Bath with Jefre Cantu-Ledesma at The Well (119 W. Highland Avenue)
-Tape Chants with Gregg Kowalsky at Building 98 (705 W. Bonnie Street)
-Mexican Summer presents: Iceage, Grouper, Tamaryn, Steve Gunn, Weyes Blood at The Capri (603 W. San Antonio Street)
-Late night: Bitchin Bajas’, Suicideyear, LBS. @ Foodsharkland (1411 W. San Antonio/Hwy 90)

Sunday, March 15

-CineMarfa & Anthology Recordings present a specially selected film program and Holy Cow Swami at Crowley Theater (98 S. Austin Street)