Elvis Perkins Transforms Tragic Family Losses Into Songs of Uplift and Hope

Filed under: Between the Notes Elvis Perkins, who has been relatively quiet after spending a busy 2009 in support of his second album, will play solo at the University of California at Los Angeles on Feb. 23. He'll open for the filmmaker and author John Waters in an event called 'This Filthy World Goes Hollywood.' Though Perkins' songs often address the unique circumstances of his life -- both the privilege of his lineage and the tragedy of his losses -- the superb songwriter has taken pains ...

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