Patti Smith at the Minetta Lane

Words + Music, Vol. 1

By: Patti Smith

Narrated by: Patti Smith

"Smith reads excerpts from her memoirs, Just Kids and M Train, in her signature deadpan tone, interspersed with folksy comic banter and personal stories from her life as a cutting-edge urban punk artist. The emotionality deepens when narrative segues into song and the poetry of lyrics. The combination of intimate setting and musings by a first-rate performance artist makes for a compelling listen." (AudioFile magazine)

Patti Smith at the Minetta Lane features live audio of performances captured over three evenings in September of 2018 at the Minetta Lane Theatre in Manhattan’s Greenwich Village, woven into a single, one-of-a-kind audio event. Pioneering artist and writer Patti Smith commands the stage to perform original spoken-word stories from her life, interwoven with the music of her beloved catalogue, played live by Smith, her son and daughter–Jackson and Jesse Paris Smith–and longtime collaborator Tony Shanahan. What transpires is a personally revelatory showcase, an intimate portrait of an icon, focusing on family and taking stock of a near to 50-year career devoted to artistic integrity.

©2018 Patti Smith (P)2018 AO Media LLC

A Good Listen to a Live Performance

I saw Ms. Smith in the 70's and it was nice to be able to hear her current presentation of a live performance. It's a great addition to Audible's gratis selections and any Smith fan will enjoy this raconteur at The Minetta Lane.

A rock and roll love story

Patti Smith's voice rings true. her stories are endearing. they had a new level of depth and meaning to her songs. it is wonderful to hear the icon in her own words, explain the stories and then sing her songs.

wonderful

I loved how she was on stage with her kids, and she told stories of her life with Fred and Mapplethorpe. She was so relatable and vulnerable, in a way that sometimes only comes with age. I heard her read William Blake at the Met years ago, and would really love to her that as an Audible recording as well!

Power to the People!

I really didn't know much about Patti Smith until our book club pick one month was "Just Kids". I had been familiar with some of her music but that was about it. I love her style of writing and was awed by her experiences in New York in the 60's and 70's. She seems like someone I would really enjoy spending time with. When Audible suggested this for free, I jumped at the offer and it deepened my appreciation for her and her work.

This audio is an enjoyable hour and a half with Patti telling stories from her books and singing some of her more popular songs.

powerful

Beautiful and elegant.
Masculine and feminine.
I love you Patti.
You give me power.
Peace

brilliantly done

this was extremely well done soul searching they gave you an idea Patti Smith life

Every minute special!

I loved hearing the stories and songs. The short, original audibles that members receive are wonderful. This is by far my favorite. I can’t wait to read Patti Smith’s latest book. What a wonderful story teller she is both verbally and musically. More please!

i love the music!

i had never listened to her music before so it was a great introduction to her.

A sublime and masterful performance

Whether you’re a die-hard Patti Smith fan like myself or simply curious, this is a concise slice of her poetic genius. She switches from poetry to memoir to song and back again with a great warmth, wit and empathy. One of the living embodiments of the freedom and imagination that the love of language brings. A shining light in the darkness. Thank you, Patti and Audible.

I Loved This So Much!

I have always loved and admired Patti Smith as well as can relate a bit! This was just such a fun listen!