Overview
- Lenny Kaye announced his first solo album, Goin’ Local, on Wednesday and released the title track.
- The LP arrives July 17 on Yep Roc and marks his official solo debut at age 79.
- Patti Smith co-wrote and appears on the track “Solstice,” with contributions from Matthew Shipp, Tim Carbone, John Jackson, and David Mansfield.
- Six songs began in 2010s sessions with bassist Tony Shanahan, which Kaye finished in a Pennsylvania studio about two years ago.
- He will promote the album with spring acoustic dates alongside Dave Alvin and Jimmie Dale Gilmore and a festival appearance.