Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros at ‘Big Top’
Sword swallowers, marionettes and rock & roll at the band’s tent festival in L.A.
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Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros backstage at Big Top in Los Angeles.
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Tent City
The band's Big Top tent complex in Los Angeles State Historic Park.
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Master of Ceremonies
Lead singer Alex Ebert poses in front of the Big Top circus tent.
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Momentary Respite
Orpheo McCord, Stewart Cole and Seth Ford-Young of Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros.
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Drum Line
The band leads a march from backstage to the Big Top Bazaar.
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Rocking the Shades
Guitarist Christian Letts, during a moment of downtime.
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Cannonball Run
Big Top ambiance near the free outdoor stage.
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Head to Head
Alex Ebert in the Big Top Bazaar.
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Spur of the Moment
Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes perform an impromptu acoustic version of "If I Were Free" in the Big Top Bazaar.
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Take a Sip
Christopher Wonder delighted crowds all week with his absurdist magic show.
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Skeleton Dance
Scott Land Marionettes, of Team America: World Police fame, performs at Big Top.
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On a Roll
Lucent Dossier provided audiences with acrobatic feats for all five Big Top shows.
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Making the Rounds
Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros performed in the round on a rotating stage for all shows.
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Dancing Queen
Dancer Kristina Neykia performs on the first night of Big Top.
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Tickle in Your Throat
Lucent Dossier, swallowing a sword.
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Reach for It!
Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros perform.
