Eli “Paperboy” Reed performs at The Soundry on May 5, 2019. (Photo by Ari Strauss)
Eli “Paperboy” Reed headlined a pair of shows over last weekend at DC’s The Hamilton and its sister venue, The Soundry in Columbia, Maryland. The Brooklyn-based artist recently released a new album, 99 Cent Dreams on April 19 via Yep Roc Records, and he is on tour to promote it.
Listen to 99 Cent Dreams by Eli Paperboy Reed on Spotify:
Eli’s backing band consists of Paul Jones on tenor saxophone, Gabriel Medd on trumpet, Michael Montgomery on bass, JB Flatt on keys, and Attis Clopton on drums. Eli provided lead vocals and lead guitar with his prized vintage 1965 Gibson Firebird Non-Reverse guitar.
The band tour up and down the East Coast for the remainder of May before heading to Europe in June for a series of summer dates. Head to Eli’s website for tour information.
Setlist for the Soundry show on May 5:
Young Girl (Intro)
Cut Ya Down
Bank Robber
Tired of Wantering
Well Alright Now
Your Sins Will Find You Out
99 Cent Dreams
Trying
Coulda Had This
Am I Wasting My Time
Never Found a Girl
Roll With You
Holiday
Said She Would
Burn Me Up
Encore:
Steal Away
Come and Get It
Take My Love
Enjoy some photos of Eli Paperboy Reed performing at The Soundry in Columbia, Maryland, on May 5, 2019. All images copyright and courtesy of Ari Strauss.
