Guardian Music — Palace Theatre, ManchesterThis year's Manchester international festival has seen some inspiring pairings, from Kraftwerk and the British Olympic cycling team to Elbow and the Hallé Orchestra. This one – the Velvet Underground rock legend an... more info

The Late Greats — You could say The Duke is a closet Barenaked Ladies fan. Their kids album is quite nice, if you are a hipster parent. Kevin Hearn is the Ladies’ keyboardist. (He was also the man to push the Ladies to make said kids’ album.) Kev’... more info

Mercury News, California — From medieval Spain to Verdi re-imagined, from a new music meeting of East and West to a new theatrical production by Laurie Anderson, Stanford Lively Arts presents a far-flung array of artists throughout the 2009-10 season. more info

Brooklyn Vegan — by Andrew Frisicano Dorit Chrysler @ World Financial Center, 2008 (more by Ryan Muir) The next free show at NYC's World Financial Center will be "Songs of Love & Despair: A Musical Tribute to Pablo Neruda" on Wednesday, April 15th.... more info

Idolator — In the five years I lived within a mile of the Chandler (Ariz.) Arts Center, the most high-profile show at the venue involved either John Tesh or Mickey Rooney. And then I move, and four months later Lou Reed is performing there with Laurie Anderson.... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Laurie Anderson is playing Santos Party House in Manhattan tonight (3/26). The $75 benefit also has DJ Moby, and many more on the bill. Speaking of Moby, he, Santigold, Roni Size, Late of the Pier, The Whip, Crystal Castles,... more info

Guardian Music — Biennial event highlights electro pioneers, Lou Reed and new Wainwright operaThey're both as Manchester as you can get and both immensely respected for their artistic excellence, so there was a sense of appropriateness when yesterday it was announced... more info