Radio One Chicago

Armed with limber, near-acrobatic instrumentation and magnetic energy to spare, the members of The Ars Nova perform music that touches upon a venerable heritage of American genres – blues, funk, classic rock – but never overstays its welcome in any particular category. Originally started with the goal of making a dent on the summer festival circuit, this is music that’s prime rib for that arena: Constantly moving, and never stagnant; As warm as a July 4th weekend and bombastic as a fireworks display.