Lou Reed News

The newly discovered history of women who helped win the First World War is to be explored in the historical cabaret Wartime Women at the King's Head Theatre on Armistice Day, Sunday 11th November.

Julien's Auctions, the world–record breaking auction house, has announced that ICONS & IDOLS: ROCK–N–ROLL their two–day music extravaganza to take place Friday, November 9 and Saturday, November 10 live in Hard Rock Café in New York and online at www.juliensauctions.com. The all star lineup featuring hundreds of historical items of music giants Prince, Michael Jackson, Madonna, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, Elvis Presley, The Beatles and more joins the previously announced auctions of Bernie Taupin and Aretha Franklin.

With anticipation building for this weekend's opening of the Mick Rock Iconic Gallery Show being held at The Jewelry Studio (1107 Old Country Rd, Plainview, NY 11803) - the legendary Rock n' Roll photographer Mick Rock himself along with respected jewelry artist Robert Pepkin are excited to unveil “Mick's Picks”, their jewelry creations inspired by Rock's countless iconic images.

Cyndi Lauper – the Grammy, Emmy and Tony-winning icon and advocate – has announced the lineup for her 8th annual Cyndi Lauper & Friends: Home for the Holidays benefit concert, presented by Marriott International. The star-studded event will take place December 8th at New York City's Beacon Theatre. This year's concert will also celebrate the tenth anniversary of the True Colors Fund, which was co-founded by Cyndi Lauper.

Bandsintown, the most trusted source of concert discovery that connects passionate music fans with the artist they love, today announced the launch of The Bandsintown Studio, a dedicated performance space located in the new Velvet Underground Experience exhibition open to the public this Wednesday, October 10th. 

The Arthur King Presents series continues with the release of musician, songwriter and creative technologist Bill Baird's Owl, out October 19 via Dangerbird Records. Additionally, Baird is performing select West Coast tour dates, kicking off October 22 inPortland. He will be supported on all dates by Joel Jeronimo and Jimi Cabeza of DIOS; find a complete list of dates below.

The Velvet Underground Experience, an intriguing new multi-media art and music exhibition spotlighting the iconic band's early NYC roots and opening in New York City on October 10, today announced three exclusive new events to kick-off the exhibition's opening week.  The first exhibition dedicated to the Velvet Underground, The Velvet Underground Experience will host a Q&A with co-founder John Cale on October 11, a walk-and-talk with world renowned French designer matali crasset on October 10 and a special concert by The Feelies on October 13.

The legendary Rufus and Martha Wainwright Christmas show, "Noel Nights," is returning to New York City after a four-year hiatus. Featuring three generations of the Wainwright and McGarrigle families, along with many other special guests, this annual holiday extravaganza will bring the Christmas spirit to Town Hall on Sunday, December 16th.

Photographer and revered long-time on-air radio personality Julie Kramer will unveil her rock & roll photography exhibition The Basement Archives: Volume One: The Ghosts of WFNX, featuring portraits and behind-the-scenes images of celebrity musicians. The exhibition takes place at The Factory, located at 545 Washington Street, in downtown Lynn, MA.

On Thurs. Sept. 27th, guitar virtuoso, Grammy-nominated songwriter and composer GARY LUCAS brings his multimedia one-man show "AN EVENING WITH GARY LUCAS: FROM BEEFHEART TO BUCKLEY AND BEYOND" into The Cutting Room NYC at 9:30pm.

Photographer and revered long-time on-air radio personality Julie Kramer will unveil her rock & roll photography exhibition The Basement Archives: Volume One: The Ghosts of WFNX, featuring portraits and behind-the-scenes images of celebrity musicians. The exhibition takes place at The Factory, located at 545 Washington Street, in downtown Lynn, MA.

Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter and activist Youssou NDOUR makes his eagerly anticipated return to Carnegie Hall on Saturday, October 20 at 8:00 p.m. In his first headlining appearance at the Hall since his Carnegie Hall Perspectives series over a decade ago, the Senegalese superstar's vibrant vocals anchor powerful songs that have made him the world's leading performer of mbalax, his country's music that fuses classic African praise singing, percussion, and guitar-based pop.

On 'Caroline's Wings,' Seattle's Advertisement turn to both honesty and facetiousness as forms of catharsis, and they make no effort to hide their growing ambition. The single unveils a curiosity for vast, textured arrangements, a bitingly self-aware and wildly alive sense of humor, growing obsessions with the sounds of Now Again Records, Amon Duul, the Dead, and playful, surreal musings on the ridiculous character of love and nightlife.

The Long Island Music Hall of Fame (LIMHoF) proudly announced their 2018 inductees - a diverse array of performers, groups, music industry leaders and venues that have made significant contributions to Long Island's rich music history.

Andrea Bocelli has teamed up with some of the hottest musical stars on the planet for his forthcoming album 'Si' – reuniting with his friend Ed Sheeran after their chart-topping 'Perfect Symphony' on a brand new song called 'Amo Soltanto Te' (written by Ed with lyrics by Tiziano Ferro) and joining with pop sensation Dua Lipa on the single 'If Only'. Crossover superstar Josh Grobanand classical soprano Aida Garifullina also duet with Bocelli on the record, which is released onDecca on 26th October. It is his first album of new material in 14 years – 16 brand new songs which celebrate love, family, faith and hope.

This October, one of the world's most influential Rock n' Roll photographers who was instrumental in creating some of the most widely known iconic images in rock history, Mick Rock, will join forces with highly respected jewelry artist Robert Pepkin for a unique retrospective on Rock's astounding career. The Mick Rock Iconic Gallery Show will be held Saturday, October 20th (7PM Lecture, Showing 8-10PM) through Sunday, October 21st (2PM Lecture, Showing 3-5PM) at The Jewelry Studio (1107 Old Country Rd, Plainview, NY 11803)!

Andrea Bocelli has enlisted a group of stellar duet partners for his forthcoming album 'Si.' Bocelli reunites with his friend Ed Sheeran after their chart-topping 'Perfect Symphony' on the brand new song called 'Amo Soltanto Te' (written by Ed with lyrics by Tiziano Ferro) and also joins pop sensation Dua Lipa on the single 'If Only.' Additionally, crossover superstar Josh Groban and classical soprano Aida Garifullina duet with Bocelli on the new album, which is set for release on Sugar/Decca on October 26th.  'Si' is Bocelli's first album of new material in 14 years,  featuring 16 new songs that celebrate love, family, faith and hope.

Long Island Music Hall of Fame (LIMHoF) is thrilled to announce its upcoming press conference, which will reveal details for its seventh red carpet induction awards ceremony and fundraising gala. 

Brooklyn Music School (BMS) announces a Reunify - A Benefit Concert for Displaced Children today, September 15, 2018 at 6pm. Tickets are $15 - $25 and are available at https://reunify.eventbrite.com.

Fairfield Center Stage, a new community theater group, will present the Tony Award-winning rock musical, 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch,' Sep 7-15, 2018 at Trevi Lounge at 548 Kings Highway Cutoff.