Night Moves: Lincoln Shuffle @ the Rosenbach Museum

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Night Moves: Lincoln Shuffle @ the Rosenbach Museum

POSTED: Thursday, April 2, 2009, 8:22 PM
Filed Under: Music | Night Moves

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Don't know what to do tonight? Don't worry, we've got you covered.

Back in February, we told you about the Rosenbach's funky, interdisciplinary Web site celebrating Abe Lincoln's 200th birthday. In addition to amassing all sorts of weird interpretations of the president that exist today, like a "Rose of Lincoln" ringtone and a Lincoln E-card, the museum is putting on a slew of 16th President-inspired events.

Tonight's is especially neat – Bryce Dessner of The National, a band that's influenced by Dylan, Petty and post-punk, and is the sort of group you'd like to see outdoors at a festival while drinking an ale, is collaborating with other instrumentalists to create the "Lincoln Shuffle." It's a piece of work that reflects the music from Lincoln's time, including songs inspired by his inaugural address and his favorite song "Dixie." Hopefully the event's coordinators will also show guests what a "Lincoln Shuffle" is, exactly – it has to be a dance move or a type of beard, right?


Thu., April 2, 6:30 p.m., $12-$20, Rosenbach Museum & Library, 2008 Delancey Place, 215-732-1600, 21stcenturyabe.com.

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