According to Stereogum, Björk and Dirty Projectors are collaborating for a one-off benefit show May 8 at New York's Housing Works Bookstore & Café. No, they're not just playing separate shows and calling it a gig -- instead, Dirty Projectors' Dave Longstreth has composed a five-vocal suite, which will see Björk performing alongside Dave and other fellow DP members, Amber Coffman, Angel Deradoorian, and Haley Dekle. The rest of the set will be comprised of other DP songs, "using only voices and one acoustic guitar," which I'm guessing will be similar to a portion of DP's recent Minneapolis performance (TMT Review) -- except with the itty bitty, minor detail that BJORK WILL BE THERE TOO.
The show is a benefit for Housing Works, a non-profit that, according to its website, "is committed to ending the twin crises of AIDS and homelessness. We believe that all people have the right to a rich and empowering life. Since 1990, we have provided the highest quality services for homeless men, women, and children living with HIV and AIDS in New York City and beyond."
Tickets for the show "officially" go on sale April 1 at Housing Works' website, but Stereogum says they are in fact available NOW, and the venue only fits 300! Prices are steep (start at $100 and go up to $400), but hey -- it's for a good cause, and this is sure to be a singular experience. Stay tuned to Stereogum for further updates on the show.
Meanwhile, Bitte Orca, Dirty Projectors' follow-up to Rise Above, will be released June 9 via Domino. It'll blow up. Trust me.
Dirty Projectors tourdates:
05.03.09 - New York, NY - Radio City Music Hall - Dark Was The Night
05.08.09 - New York, NY - Housing Works*
05.22.09 - Oakland, CA - Fox Oakland Theatre @
05.23.09 - Portland, OR - Roseland Theatre @
05.25.09 - Vancouver, BC - Malkin Bowl @
05.27.09 - Edmonton, Alberta - Edmonton Events Center @
05.28.09 - Calgary, Alberta - Macewan Hall @
05.29.09 - Saskatoon, Saskatchewan - Louis' Pub @
05.30.09 - Winnipeg, Manitoba - Burton Cummings Theater @
06.02.09 - Toronto, Ontario - Sound Academy @
06.03.09 - Montreal, Quebec - Metropolis @
06.04.09 - Boston, MA - House of Blues @
06.05.09 - New York, NY - Central Park Summer Stage @
06.06.09 - Baltimore, MD - Metro Gallery @
06.08.09 - Washington DC - 9:30 Club @
06.10.09 - Richmond, VA - The National @
06.11.09 - Charlotte, North Carolina - Amos' Southend @
* Björk
@ TV on the Radio