Big Star's Third

2CD: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. (TBD)
2CD/DVD: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. (TBD)
2CD/BD: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. (TBD)

Big Star's cult classic Third is revived in front of a live audience in 2016 on this new concert film and soundtrack, featuring original drummer Jody Stephens joined by The Posies' Ken Stringfellow and Jon Auer, Mike Mills of R.E.M., Mitch Easter of Let's Active, and Chris Stamey of The dB's, plus a host of special guests including Jeff Tweedy and Pat Sansone (both of Wilco), Robyn Hitchcock, Dan Wilson (Semisonic), Benmont Tench (Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers), Brett Harris, and The Kronos Quartet.  The show will be available as a standalone 2CD set or a 2CD and DVD or Blu-ray package; the show on the video disc will premiere at this year's South by Southwest Festival, presented by Stephens, director Benno Nelson and other members of the Third ensemble. Stamey and Anthony DeCurtis have written new liner notes for the package.