The tenth anniversary of the death of Elliott Smith is this year, and to celebrate the life of the singer-songwriter, four shows across the country will be held in his honor for various charities.
According to Brooklyn Vegan, these are the details of the shows:
Portland, August 4th:
No Name #1, Portland: A Celebration of the Life and Music of Elliott Smith
Time: 8PM
Venue: Doug Fir Lounge
Host: Gus Van Sant
Featuring: members of Grandaddy, plus very special guests.
Charity: Outside In
Los Angeles, August 6th (Elliott's 44th birthday):
No Name #1, Los Angeles: A Celebration of the Life and Music of Elliott Smith
Time: 8PM
Venue: Largo
Host: Jon Brion, with special friends
Charity: Free Arts for Abused Children
Austin, August 9th:
No Name #1, Austin: A Celebration of the Life and Music of Elliott Smith
Time: 8PM
Venue: Scottish Rite Theater
Host: Jody Denberg
Featuring: Members of Grandaddy, Lil' Cap'n Travis, David Garza, plus many other very special guests.
Charity: The SIMS Foundation
New York, August 10th:
No Name #1, NYC: A Celebration of the Life and Music of Elliott Smith
Time: 9PM
Venue: Bowery Ballroom
Host: Rhett Miller
Featuring: Chris Thile, Mary Lou Lord, plus many other very special guests.
Charity: New Alternatives for LBGT Homeless Youth
Tickets for the New York show go on sale Monday, June 17. Tickets for the other shows haven't been announced yet.
