Lou Reed signs copies of his book, The Raven, at Strand Bookstore
7pm
Strand Bookstore
Rare Book Room
828 Broadway
New York, NY 10003
Tickets: $35 reserved seating
http://www.strandbooks.com/product/lou-reed-june-27-2011
For more info: http://www.strandbooks.com/index
Celebrate Brooklyn! & American Express present
Hal Willner’s Freedom Rides Project
Music of the Civil Rights Movement
Thursday, June 16 / 7:00pm / gates 6:00pm
Featuring Geri Allen, Art Baron, Steve Bernstein, Steve Cardenas, James Carter, Rosanne Cash, Carla Cook, Helga Davis, Curtis Fowlkes, Brad Jones, Briggan Krauss, Eric Mingus, JD Parran, Toshi Reagon, Lou Reed, Todd Rundgren, Tao Seeger, James Staten, Jason Walker, Kenny Wollesen
The maverick music producer HAL WILLNER brings his golden Rolodex and singular genius for curating multi-artist concept shows to the music of the Civil Rights Movement. Commissioned for Celebrate Brooklyn!, this concert celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Freedom Rides, which integrated the interstate bus system and helped bring America’s and the world’s attention to the deprivations of the segregated South. In what promises to be an unforgettable event, Willner will convene his usual surprising and eclectic array of musicians, actors, and other artists—established and emerging, famous and infamous—to perform songs that inspired, illuminated, and sprang from the tumultuous aftermath of the Movement. The evening begins with a pre-performance artists discussion. Performers subject to change.
We are proud to announce that Lou has just completed recording a full length album in collaboration with heavy metal band, Metallica!
Ever since Lou had the pleasure of performing with Lars, James, Kirk and Robert at the 25th Anniversary of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at Madison Square Garden in October of 2009, they have been discussing the possibility of making a record together. They have finally realized this dream and have spent the past month recording at Metallica’s HQ studio outside San Francisco. They recorded ten songs during this time and are putting the finishing touches on the album now. Look for more details, including release date, in the coming weeks! Check the ‘Pictures’ section of the site for more photos from the studio!
Lou performed Ray Charles’ “Night Time is the Right Time” at last night’s benefit for the Jazz Foundation at the Apollo Theater in New York. Listen here: Lou Reed – Night Time is the Right Time
Lou Reed and band at Civic Hall
North St, Wolverhampton, West Midlands WV1 1RQ
Doors Open: 7.00pm
Tickets: £35.00 www.wolvescivic.co.uk , http://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/Lou-Reed-tickets/artist, http://www.artistticket.com
Lou Reed at Story Pirates – The 3rd Annual After School Special with Jon Stewart
Peter Norton Symphony Space
2537 Broadway, New York, NY
Silent auction at 5pm, show at 6:00pm
Featuring:
Jon Stewart, Lou Reed, John Oliver, Ana Gasteyer, Kristen Schaal, Josh Gad, Mike Birbiglia
Tickets: http://storypirates.org/benefit/