Patti Smith

The great Lenny Kaye’s birthday is December 27, but Omicron meant he celebrated publicly just a little later. Two months exactly, to be specific, with a show at Bowery Ballroom on Sunday night featuring his friends and his favorite songs

Record Store Day 2022 happens April 23 and they’ve just announced this year’s list of exclusive releases, as well as a second drop day, June 18, as a “safety net” date for records that may encounter supply chain issues

Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder kicked off his February tour with Glen Hansard at Beacon Theatre on Thursday night, playing a mix of songs from his upcoming album ‘Earthling,‘ Pearl Jam cuts and lots of covers.

The 2022 edition of Big Ears happens March 24-27 in Knoxville, TN with a lineup that includes Low, Bonny Light Horseman, Yves Tumor, Moses Sumney, Bill Callahan, and lots more. In addition to the music, Big Ears also has a program of readings and performances…

Going virtual for a second year, the 2022 Tibet House Benefit will also feature performances by Trey Anastasio, Laurie Anderson, Nathaniel Rateliff, Angélique Kidjo, Punch Brothers, The Fiery Furnaces, and more.

“We’ll play you some songs, and I’ll do readings from my books, and we’ll talk,” Patti says.

“I wish I could give New York City the key to me,“ said Patti who also played “Ghost Dance“ with Lenny Kaye at the mayor’s news conference.

The Omicron surge is leading to more postponed NYC-area shows, including December dates from Patti Smith and Lenny Kaye

Patti Smith has added another NYC area show in December to her schedule

No word on who the guests are, but Lenny’s longtime bandmate Patti Smith played a 9-song set at his 70th birthday bash…