Tribute to Lou Reed and The Velvet Underground Contest
In July of 2013, The Neighborhood Theatre held, what turned out to be, an incredibly successful fundraising event for the Levine Children’s Hospital. In response to the recent death of Ray Manzarek from The Doors, local Charlotte bands came together to perform an evening of The Doors’ greatest hits, simultaneously drawing a crowd of over 400 attendees and raising nearly $3000 for the Levine Children’s Hospital. “By total chance, the couple that won the grand prize was actually employees of the hospital,” says Justin Fedor, the concert organizer and a local musician, “[…] they were hugely appreciative of the community’s efforts as was the hospital administrative team.
This time around, local bands will be playing a tribute to the recently passed Lou Reed, featuring hits from his solo career and work with The Velvet Underground. Charlotte bands include Ancient Cities, Hectorina, Bums Lie, The Hot Gates, Sherman Hellville, Heywire, Jack Magic, Pullman Strike, The Sammies, The-Eyebrows, and others. “On top of that,” says Fedor, “I’ve also set up a sort of super jam that will feature 6 guys from 6 different bands playing together.” In addition to the benefit’s lineup, members of The New Familiars and Temperance League will participate in the “super jam.”
The Tribute to Lou Reed and The Velvet Underground and benefit for the Levine Children’s Hospital sponsored by Heist Brewery will be at Neighborhood Theatre on February 1st. Cost of the show is a $10 donation for entry and is open to all ages. All proceeds from the door go to the Levine Children’s Hospital, and attendees can enter to win door prizes donated by local businesses. Doors open at 8:00PM and the show begins at 9:00pm. Join us for an evening celebrating the musical legend, enjoying local music, and raising money for sick children.
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To celebrate the Tribute to Lou Reed and The Velvet Underground and benefit for the Levine Children’s Hospital, the Neighbourhood Theatre & WCCB is giving away two tickets to Snarky Puppy (2/13) & two tickets to Lake Street Dive (2/27), as well as a limited edition Tribute to Lou Reed concert poster! All you have to do to enter, using the widget below, is like Neighborhood Theatre and WCCB Charlotte on Facebook and follow Neighborhood Theatre and WCCB Charlotte on Twitter. Complete the other options including tweeting about the giveaway for extra chances to win too! Of course, we hope you’ll attend the Lou Reed Tribute night too!
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