Eli Paperboy Reed sings old-school soul with the full-throated grit of a 1960s revue, and his Brooklyn Bowl shows are dance parties as much as concerts. He is touring the brand-new Getting There, so expect fresh songs next to the stompers fans already love. If you want a Friday night of horns, handclaps and a lane to bowl between sets, this is it.
What to expect
Brooklyn Bowl's big hall combines a concert stage with bowling lanes and a food counter, so people drift between dancing, eating and bowling. Reed and his band play a high-energy set of soul and R&B.
Good to know
- The show is 18 and over; bring ID.
- Bowling lanes are rented separately from the concert ticket.
- Brooklyn Bowl is on Wythe Ave, a walk from the Bedford Av L stop.
- There is food service inside, so you can eat at the show.
- Doors open well before the band goes on.
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Common questions
What album is Eli Paperboy Reed touring?
Getting There, released on Yep Roc Records.
Can you bowl during the show?
Brooklyn Bowl has lanes in the same hall; lane rentals are separate.
