J&R Musicfest and Tech Expo Starts Thursday (Eli “Paperboy” Reed)

2010 J&R Musicfest and Tech Expo (Aug 26-29, 2010)
J&R Musicfest and Tech Expo

This year’s J&R Musicfest and Tech Expo is a little light on “big names”, but as the old saying goes, “Shut up and stop complaining, it’s a free concert.”

2010 J&R Musicfest and Tech Expo (Aug 26-29)

Fri. Aug. 27th
(City Hall Park – Performances Start at 5:00 pm)
4Troops
J Cole
Marsha Ambrosius
Alexis Jordan

Sat. Aug. 28th
(City Hall Park – Performances Start at noon)
Marcus Johnson
Eli Paperboy Reed
Leela James

In other related news, Eli “Paperboy” Reed just released a new album entitled Come and Get It on August 10 on Capitol Records (home of Coldplay). Come and Get It, Reed’s third LP and major label debut was produced by the legendary Mike Elizondo. According the band’s Facebook page, they are still in the midst of plotting out US and European tour dates to support the new album, but in the mean time, they do have a confirmed date at The Bell House on October 8 as part of the Brooklyn Soul Festival. Eli and the True Loves were also recently tapped to play the Rock Hall Ball – 15th Anniversary Party in Cleveland, OH on September 3.

Check out some Eli “Paperboy” Reed videos after the jump.

“Name Calling” – Eli “Paperboy” Reed

“Come and Get It” – Eli “Paperboy” Reed

“Time Will Tell” – Eli “Paperboy” Reed