Photo by David Reich

On April 3, John Cale will perform the Velvet Underground & Nico's classic debut album at the Philharmonie de Paris. Today, he's announced a lineup of special guests: Animal Collective, the Libertines' Pete Doherty and Carl Barât, Mark Lanegan, Etienne Daho, Lou Doillon, and Lemon Jelly's Nick Franglen. The artists will perform together with Cale. Meanwhile, the Philharmonie will host a corresponding exhibition on the Velvet Underground. (Tickets to the show are currently sold out.)

Earlier this year, Cale appeared on Animal Collective's Painting With track "Hocus Pocus," after they learned he was into their music. Read Cale and the band in conversation on The Thread.