Ars Nova Announces Announces THE 54/10 MUSIC MARATHON Lineup

Ars Nova (Jason Eagan, Artistic Director; Jeremy Blocker, Managing Director) today announced the line-up for its 3rd Annual 54/10 Music Marathon, as over two dozen bands take to the stage August 1 through August 11.

Ars Nova has scoured the city to deliver a jam-packed two weeks of live music in a festival focused on the best music you've never heard - but won't forget. Advance tickets are just $5 per show and will be available starting July 11 at www.arsnovanyc.com. During the Marathon (August 1 - 11), show tickets are only $10 online and $15 at the door. Doors for all shows at 7:30pm; shows begin at 8:00pm. Featuring a happy hour from 7:30-8:30pm, the Ars Nova bar is open throughout all shows (until midnight!) with drink specials, snacks and Two Boots Pizza, an official sponsor of the 54/10 Music Marathon. Other sponsors include Brooklyn Brewery and Buffalo Trace Whiskey.

Located in Hell's Kitchen (511 West 54th Street and 10th Avenue), Ars Nova is a premier hub for dynamic live music, theater and comedy in a state-of-the-art space. Five-minute walk from C, E trains at 50th Street or A, B, C, D, 1 trains at 59th Street Columbus Circle.

Guaranteed to open your eyes and ears, the 54/10 Music Marathon is a prime destination for eclectic music from exciting new bands. The 2012 festival promises everything from bawdy punk rock to danceable indie-pop and the truly surprising, such as bluegrass enhanced by aerial choreography.