LYDIA LUNCH a feature documentary film by Beth B
A project in New York, NY by Beth B000days
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Last Updated: April 8 @ 11:45 -0400 GMT
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Latest News
Lydia Lunch documentary to premiere in New York this November
October 16th - via: factmag.com
Beth B's documentary Lydia Lunch: The War is Never Over will see its world premiere at IFC's Theatre 1 in Manhattan this November. (Read More)
LESS THAN 24 HOURS AND YOU HAVE DONE IT!!!
April 7th - via: kickstarter.com
To our dear collaborators!! With less than 24 hours left in our campaign, we feel a deep sense of gratitude. As we have said before, your generosity and faith in our film has been extraordinary! We have exceeded our goal and that is because each and... (Read More)
A night to remember!
April 4th - via: kickstarter.com
I'm bleary-eyed and exhausted, totally exhilarated with the joviality and generosity of the people who came to The Slipper Room fundraiser last night. Crazy wild fun we had and a night of creative genius on stage with Lydia Lunch, Zoe Hansen and... (Read More)
Personal note from LYDIA LUNCH...only 4 days left in our fundraiser!!!
April 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Much appreciation to everyone who has contributed and supported this campaign. Beth and I are convinced we will be able to get this film made. It’s urgent in these extremely divisive times that we can showcase a diverse community of talented... (Read More)
April 3rd. TOMORROW NIGHT!! Powerfully creative LIVE event!! Performances begin at 8pm.
April 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
NYC The Slipper Room! Thank you James Habacker for hosting our event! Sorry I've been remiss in posting an update, but life with my extraordinary 14-year-old daughter (currently building her own computer) and my most awesome musician husband, Jim... (Read More)
Join us at THE SLIPPER ROOM, 4/3 at 7PM
March 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Can't wait to see LYDIA LUNCH, Birdthrower, and Zoe Hansen? We can't wait to see you! Bring your checkbooks, credit cards and cash as we will be auctioning incredible items during the evening of entertainment. Here's a sizzle reel of Lydia Lunch... (Read More)
24 HOURS ONLY - SIGNED RETROVIRUS SNARE DRUM
March 29th - via: kickstarter.com
ONE, one, ONE of a kind BOB BERT snare drum from RETROVIRUS March 2016 tour, signed by Bob Bert & Lydia Lunch. Enter the giveaway now! Contributions of $50 or more. 24 hours only... MARCH 2016 RETROVIRUS TOUR (Read More)
Many thanks! And, here's the exclusive your you - Lydia's U.S. tour dates and venues.
March 28th - via: kickstarter.com
We are so grateful to all of you who have contributed to our campaign. You have no idea how touching it is to see all of the community coming out to support the film. It will be a crazy and wild time filming Lydia on tour and wanted to give you... (Read More)
Mid-Campaign Results & #HowIMetLydiaLunch - Carla Rhodes
March 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Lydia is about inspiring people to be strong. -Carla Rhodes EXACTLY WHAT WE NEED RIGHT NOW! You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00 We also want to announce the results of the... (Read More)
Mid-Campaign Push! 24 hours only...
March 24th - via: kickstarter.com
We're half-way through the campaign! If everyone who believes in this film gives just $25 we will make this happen... If you make a gift of $25 or more before tomorrow, 3/25 at 11:30 AM these two rewards could be yours... 8" x 10" LYDIA LUNCH photo... (Read More)
Great press piece in THE DRONE...
March 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
http://www.the-drone.com/magazine/a-force-de-s-obstiner-à-saccager-les-mythes-et-à-détruire-les-idoles-il-se-pourrait-que-lydia-lunch-en-soit-elle-même-devenue-une/ MORE NEWS COMING SOON... (Read More)
#HowIMetLydiaLunch - Bill Arning
March 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
I was in the front row at CBGB's to see The Cramps when Lydia asked to sit in my lap... You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00 (Read More)
PRESS ... PARTY ... PERFORMANCE ... and...
March 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Very nice piece in the THE WIRE about the film and our fundraising campaign: https://www.thewire.co.uk/news/46174/kickstarter-campaign-to-fund-documentary-on-lydia-lunch Lydia is still in Barcelona, but coming back to NY this week. As part of our... (Read More)
#HowIMetLydiaLunch - Donita Sparks
March 20th - via: kickstarter.com
I was sitting in the car between Lydia Lunch and Richard Kern on The Cyclone in Coney Island... #HowIMetLydiaLunch (Read More)
Lydia's CUNTFUCIUS quip for the NEXT 4 YEARS!!
March 19th - via: kickstarter.com
"In the past I know I would have been burned at the stake in a witch hunt like the 9 million other menstrual murders of the Middle Ages. Now all I can think of is 9 million menstruating murderesses storming through The White House, The House of... (Read More)
Lydia's CUNTFUCIUS quip for the day
March 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello my dear collaborators! Just thought I'd send you all one more of Lydia's wonderful quips. Especially in these times when fact and fiction are called into question on a daily basis, I thought this one was particularly apt. "Are we all... (Read More)
Newsworthy ... Hollywood Press Corps & More!
March 19th - via: kickstarter.com
We've been receiving great coverage of the film and campaign. Most recently Hollywood Press Corps covered us... Lydia Lunch is an icon/poet of the New York City No Wave art scene. In 1976 at the age of sixteen, a teenage runaway, Lydia Lunch, arrived... (Read More)
PERFORMANCE EVENING WITH LYDIA LUNCH - The Slipper Room, NYC - April 3rd - WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!!
March 17th - via: kickstarter.com
BIRDTHROWER ZOE HANSEN (Read More)
#HowIMetLydiaLunch - Zoe Hansen
March 17th - via: kickstarter.com
In 2012 this vision came down the stairs and I thought, "where have you been my whole life?" - Zoe Hansen #HowIMetLydiaLunch You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00 Not that you... (Read More)
I feel like Sisyphus...however, it is absolutely not futile!
March 15th - via: kickstarter.com
To all of our wonderful contributors...THANK YOU!! The boulder is immensely heavy today, but I do feel the ground moving under foot with each day that passes. Most rewarding are all of you and I feel you helping me move this boulder inch by inch,... (Read More)
#HOWIMETLYDIALUNCH - Tim Dahl
March 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Another reason Lydia is so special, Tim Dahl, RETROVIRUS' bassist on #howimetlydialunch... "I'm always meeting Lydia Lunch." You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00 PLUS -... (Read More)
Tuesday's New Rewards Are Here!
March 14th - via: kickstarter.com
PLEASE POST OUR KICKSTARTER TO ALL THE HATEFUL SOCIAL MEDIA YOU CAN!! We bow down at this critical juncture to all of you who indulge. Thank you!!! xoxo Beth & Lydia We scavenged the corners of our homes and found 3 more Teenage Jesus and The... (Read More)
#HowIMetLydiaLunch - Bob Bert
March 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Bob Bert, of Sonic Youth, self-proclaimed biggest Lydia Lunch fan of all time in his own words on #HowIMetLydiaLunch. Hint: it was in 1982. (Read More)
Rare Lydia Lunch rewards coming this week
March 12th - via: kickstarter.com
We're excited to announce there will be new (LIMITED) rewards EVERY day this week - don't blink or you might miss them, they're going to go quickly. (Read More)
We hit 100 backers today!!!
March 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi all, What an incredible few days!! We LOVE this community and can't wait to announce some very exciting news...coming up in the next day or two. Tomorrow, we will be posting an audio piece: HOW I MET LYDIA LUNCH by Bob Bert (Sonic Youth,... (Read More)
RETROVIRUS Tour Schedule
March 11th - via: kickstarter.com
You heard it here first! Photo: Jasmine Hirst Lydia and her band RETROVIRUS will be in the following cities in July of 2017... Sat 15 - Boston Sun 16 - Northampton Mon 17 - Rochester Tues 18 - Toronto Wed 19 - Detroit Thurs 20 - Chicago Sat 22 -... (Read More)
Day 2
March 10th - via: kickstarter.com
We have reason to celebrate! In a little over 24 hours we have raised $7500, thanks to YOU! Please continue to spread the word. (Read More)
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