Lou Reed to go it alone at Carolina Theatre

As you may have heard, Melt Banana is no longer scheduled to open Lou Reed's show Monday evening at Carolina Theatre in Durham. No second act has been added, so you can enjoy Lou without any other distractions.

If you're really disappointed, however, you can go to Europe, where Melt Banana will be touring through May and June.

No solid reason for the cancellation, but a publicist for the venue tells us the tour's opening act was "prematurely announced."

Lou Reed, Spoon come to Durham

Couple of new shows to tell you guys about at Carolina Theatre in Durham.

First up, Spoon, The Walkmen and White Rabbits will hit the venue on Sunday, April 13. Tickets are $32 and $26 and go on sale March 7 at 11 a.m. at the Carolina Theatre Box Office (919-560-3030 or charge by phone at 888-241-8162).

In even bigger news, Lou Reed will play with Melt Banana Monday, April 28. Tickets are a whopping $55.50, but it's Lou Reed!! Those will go on sale March 17, 11 a.m. also through the Carolina Theatre Box Office.