Celebrating Lou Reed, The Velvet Underground & Nico

The Man. The Myth. The Music.

Celebrating Lou Reed, The Velvet Underground & Nico!

An evening honouring a true Rock’n’roll Original with a setlist that explores his ground-breaking years with the Velvets into his idiosyncratic Solo career

"To me, Lou stood out. The real deal! Something important to American music and to ALL MUSIC! - Keith Richards

This stellar evening pays homage to one of rock's most important singer/songwriters enduring influence—as well as the timeless, enduring appeal of his songs. Performances by - Robert Forster (The Go-Betweens), Mick Harvey (The Bad Seeds, The Birthday Party), Dave Graney (Dave Graney and the Coral Snakes), Rob Snarski (The Blackeyed Susans, The Triffids) and Stefanie Duzel.

The Band is – Robbie Warren (Died Pretty), Barton Price (Models, The Winged Heels), Roger Mason (Models), Paul McDonald (Glide, the Gin Palace, Steve Kilbey) and Mark Tobin (Caligula, the Gin Palace, Steve Kilbey)

“My God is rock'n'roll” - Lou Reed

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, from Femme Fatale to Coney Island Baby and so much more!

“Lou was the Charles Bukowski of rock singers” - Americana Highways

This event is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the Mystery & Majesty of Lou Reed - the Visionary, the Cult Artist, the Raw Storyteller

“Sound is more than just noise. Ordered sound is music. My life is music” - Lou Reed