Lucinda Williams: So nice, you'll pay twice?

In the upcoming months, if someone approaches you at one of Lucinda Williams' five-night performances in Los Angeles and New York, trying to sell you a bootleg of that evening's show before it even starts, rest assured that he or she is not a delusional street person. Though non-existent at time of purchase, the wares being peddled are legit. During Williams' first of two sets each night (which -- as previously reported -- will consist of an album played chronologically), some A/V production dudes will record the show and spend set number two burning CDs backstage. Apparently, the live discs won't be available (just yet) for purchase by anyone except those who invested in a voucher before the start of the show.

Williams must have confidence in her own consistency, not to mention her ability to death-stare disruptive jackasses into holding back on what they do best.

Here are the details:

September:
5 - Los Angeles, Calif. @ El Ray World Without Tears (2003)
6 - Los Angeles, Calif. @ El Ray Sweet Old World (1990)
8 - Los Angeles, Calif. @ El Ray Car Wheels on a Gravel Road (1998)
9 - Los Angeles, Calif. @ El Ray Essence (2001)
10 - Los Angeles, Calif. @ El ray Lucinda Williams (1998)
29 - New York, N.Y. @ Irving Plaza World Without Tears
30 - New York, N.Y. @ Irving Plaza Sweet Old World

October:
2 - New York, N.Y. @ Manhattan Town Hall Car Wheels on a Gravel Road
3 - New York, N.Y. @ Manhattan Town Hall Essence
4 - New York, N.Y. @ Manhattan Town Hall