Patti Smith Quartet

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Image courtesy of Les Nits de Barcelona.

Patti Smith is a world-renowned singer, songwriter, composer and visual artist. She released her first album Horses in 1975 and was included in the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress in 2010. Throughout her career she has released a number of notable albums, including Easter with the famous song "Because the Night" written with Bruce Springsteen.

Today, Smith is a multi-faceted individual who is dedicated to writing, music and supporting human rights causes and environmental groups. She is most notable for her involvement in Pathway to Paris, a non-profit organization that seeks solutions to combat climate change.

Based in New York, she is also a featured writer on Substack, where she publishes her writings and readings twice a week. Her renowned band includes guitarist and author Lenny Kaye, with whom she has collaborated since 1971, drummer Jay Dee Daugherty since 1975, Tony Shanahan on bass and keyboards since 1996, and her son, guitarist Jackson Smith, for over a decade.

A concert in the 2024 edition of the Les Nits de Barcelona.

Sounds of the City: Summer Music Festivals

What are your plans for summer? If you’re staying in the city, you won’t be alone. Barcelona is becoming a go-to destination for festival lovers, given Catalunya’s covetable combination of culture, great weather and an increasingly diverse concert circuit. So if you’re looking to expand your horizons while staying put this season, check out our article Sounds of the City: Summer Music Festivals for a summary of the summer music events taking place in Barcelona, from big-name gatherings to boutique takeovers.

For more music events check our online events calendar.