The third year of the Americana Music organization visiting Lincoln Center included an afternoon show of acoustic music, with Teddy Thompson and Kelly Jones, Mary Gauthier, and Those Pretty Wrongs (Jody Stephens and Luther Russell).

Culminated the epic day-long celebration of Lou Reed, the evening concert focused on Lou's love songs, as sung by his friends (Laurie Anderson, Anohni, David Johansen, Lucinda Williams, Victoria Williams, Lenny Kaye, Nona Hendryx, and many more!).

The celebration of Lou Reed continued in the afternoon with a martial arts demonstration, followed by readings of Lou's writings and lyrics by Steve Buscemi, Val Kilmer, Natasha Lyonne, Julian Schnabel, and others).

The Bells, an all-day celebration of the life of Lou Reed, began with Tai Chi led by Lou's master; Drones, an installation of feedback noise from Lou's amps and guitars; and an all-star tribute to Lou's rock music (with Yo La Tengo, members of Sonic Youth, Lenny Kaye, David Johansen, and more).

Afro Punk focused on the girls with performances by Alice Smith, SATE, and The VeeVees. Meanwhile, on the Hearst Stage, Dane Terry made his Lincoln Center solo debut.

Pastor Brady hosted an evening of gospel, with a band featuring his son Brian and guitar legend Daniel Lanois. Opening the show were the world-famous Ladysmith Black Mambazo.

Opening night couldn't have been more special, as The Patti Smith Group put on a full rock show, interspersed by readings from "Just Kids" and other writers.