Patti Smith’s live performances have been met with widespread critical praise, hailed for their emotional power, spontaneity and enduring artistic vitality.
Born in Chicago and raised in South Jersey, Smith moved to New York City in 1967, where she became a central force in the city’s vibrant arts scene. Her groundbreaking 1975 debut album Horses, now enshrined in the National Recording Registry, announced a fearless new voice, whose influence continues to reverberate across generations. Smith was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2007.
Across her remarkable career, Smith has released a series of acclaimed albums, including Radio Ethiopia, Easter, featuring the classic Because the Night, co-written with Bruce Springsteen, Dream of Life with its anthemic People Have The Power, co-written with her late husband Fred Sonic Smith, Gone Again, Gung Ho, Banga and more. A four-time Grammy Nominee, she has also received major recognition for her work in film, literature and visual art, including an Emmy nomination for Steven Sebring’s documentary Patti Smith: Dream of Life.
For this special GIAF performance, Smith appears with Tony Shanahan on bass and keyboards, who she has collaborated with since 1996, her son, guitarist Jackson Smith, who she has collaborated with for over a decade, and Seb Rochford on drums.
Patti Smith’s Galway debut promises an electrifying, deeply moving night at the Heineken Big Top!
Photo Credit: Tom Dumont
