Since their rise to prominence after starring in the 2007 film Once this folk rock duo increasingly refer to themselves as "The Swell Season”. Glen Hansard, the front man for the Irish rock band The Frames, has teamed up with classically trained Czech vocalist and pianist, Markéta Irglová to produce an album of affecting songs and compositions. The record side steps many of the conventional strategies offered on Frames records and is most akin to Glen's solo shows or their 2001 release, for the birds. From straight songs to piano instrumentals The Swell Season affords an insight into a whole other side of Glen, as well as offering a perfect introduction to this very talented newcomer in Markéta. The Swell Season deals with the pains and hopes of those struggling to make sense of their lives. A place where characters fade into the picture only to be eclipsed by their own darkness, pursuing the unattainable, wishing for that one love, that one great chance that will give meaning to their lives.

Gates: 6:00pm
Show: 7:00pm

Garden Members: $32
General Public: $37
Child (ages 3-12): $25
Day of Show: $39

Artist Website: http://www.theswellseason.com/