Australian music legends unite to honour Lou Reed with Celebrating Lou Reed, The Velvet Underground & Nico shows.
An evening honouring a true rock and roll original, Celebrating Lou Reed, The Velvet Underground & Nico will explore his ground-breaking years with the Velvets into his idiosyncratic solo career. The stellar tribute pays homage to one of rock’s most important singer-songwriters and the timeless, enduring appeal of his songs.
The lineup features Robert Forster from The Go-Betweens, Mick Harvey from The Bad Seeds and The Birthday Party, Dave Graney from Dave Graney and the Coral Snakes, Rob Snarski from The Blackeyed Susans and The Triffids, and Stefanie Duzel. The backing band includes Robbie Warren from Died Pretty, Barton Price from Models, Roger Mason from Models, Paul McDonald and Mark Tobin.
Celebrating Lou Reed, The Velvet Underground & Nico
- Friday, 24 January: Metro Theatre, Sydney
- Saturday, 25 January: The Triffid, Brisbane
- Thursday, 30 January: 170 Russell, Melbourne
- Friday, 31 January: The Gov, Adelaide
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All eras of Lou Reed will be celebrated, including everything from I’m Waiting For The Man to Perfect Day, from Venus In Furs to Satellite of Love, from Sweet Jane to Vicious, from Pale Blue Eyes to Walk On The Wild Side, and from Femme Fatale to Coney Island Baby. The event offers a unique opportunity to immerse in the mystery and majesty of Lou Reed as the visionary, cult artist and raw storyteller.
Robert Forster, co-founder of the influential indie rock band The Go-Betweens, gained acclaim for his literate lyrics and distinctive melodic style. Mick Harvey has been a key figure in shaping the dark, cinematic sound of post-punk and alternative rock through his work with Nick Cave. Dave Graney is distinguished by his flamboyant stage persona and genre-defying music, while Rob Snarski is known for his rich, expressive voice and evocative storytelling.
The tribute represents a gathering of Australian music royalty coming together to celebrate one of rock’s most influential figures. Reed’s impact on alternative and underground music continues to resonate decades after his groundbreaking work with The Velvet Underground transformed the musical landscape.
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