The Bang on a Can 2011 Marathon is nearly upon us. To help get listeners and downtown aficionados in the proper spirit, BoaC is sharing a sampler of participating artists via Soundcloud.

Event Details

2011 Bang on a Can Marathon is on Sunday, June 19 from 11am-Midnight at the World Financial Center Winter Garden (220 Vesey Street, NYC).

The Marathon’s 12+ hours of FREE ear-bending music by more than 150 performers and composers working in numerous genres kicks off the River To River Festival and is co-presented by Arts World Financial Center.

Performing this year:

Philip Glass and the Bang on a Can All-Stars

Asphalt Orchestra performing music by Yoko Ono and Frank Zappa

Glenn Branca

Sun Ra Arkestra

Sentieri Selvaggi

Bryce Dessner

Michael Gordon

David Lang

Julia Wolfe