Nadine Shah and Connie Constance will also play Higher Ground FestivalThe post Patti Smith to headline one-day festival in London appeared first on NME.

It's set to take place in March with a line-up that also includes Laurie Anderson, Jason Isbell and moreThe post Keanu Reeves, Patti Smith and more to play virtual Tibet House Benefit appeared first on NME.

The Tibet House US Benefit Concert will be celebrating its 35th anniversary this year with a special virtual edition of the show. It’ll take place on March 3, and it will honor the event’s artistic director Philip Glass’ 85th birthday. This year will feature performances from Keanu Reeves, Trey Anastasio, Patti Smit...

The legendary punk-poet celebrates her 75th birthday this weekThe post Patti Smith has been honoured with the key to New York City appeared first on NME.

Bill De Blasio, noted fan of ska and Slick Rick, will be the mayor of New York City for a few more days. In one of his final acts as mayor, De Blasio presented a very excited Patti Smith with the key to the city today. (In the past few days, De Blasio also gave the key to Sen. Chuck Schumer and to Spike Lee.) In a news conference at City Hall th...