Jan 7, 2010
POSTED BY Jay Babcock
A Benefit for Tuli Kupferberg
Produced by Hal Willner
Friday, January 22 at 7:30PMat St. Ann’s Warehouse
38 Water St
DUMBO, Bklyn, NY 11201Tuli Kupferberg, the influential songwriter who co-founded the Fugs, suffered two strokes, in April and September 2009, which left him blind, confined to his apartment and in need of 24-hour care. He is recovering well—he is able to speak clearly—but has overwhelming medical expenses not covered by Medicare or the very modest publishing/royalties income he earns at the age of 86. A number of his friends and admirers are coming to his aid by performing in a benefit concert produced by Hal Willner, including his fellow Fugs [Ed Sanders, more], John Kruth and an all-star band, Lou Reed, Sonic Youth, Peter Stampfel, John Zorn and others who will be announced soon.
Venue: http://stannswarehouse.org/
Tickets: https://www.ovationtix.com/trs/pe/7900805
The Fugs: http://www.thefugs.com/
I can’t get there! Wish him all the best for me.
Good old Tuli.
“1001 Ways to Beat the Draft” Oliver Layton Press – 1966
(with Robert Bashlow)
Just a sampler:
1. Grope J. Edgar Hoover in the silent halls of Congress.
2. Get thee to a nunnery.
3. Fly to the moon and refuse to come home.
4. Die.
5. Become Secretary of Defense.
6. Become Secretary of State.
7. Become Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare.
8. Show a li’l tit.
9. Castrate yourself.
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