Best described by the umbrella term of “artist,” Patti Smith is well-deserving of her titles of author, singer-songwriter, poet, and painter. Finding her place in New York City in the 1960s and ‘70s, she is the embodiment of rock and roll.
In celebration of the Lobero Theatre’s 150th anniversary, Earl Minnis is bringing Patti Smith (the Patti Smith Trio) to the historic theater on August 9. Smith will bring her accolades as punk poet laureate, Commander of the Ordre des Artes et des Lettres (named by the French Ministry of Culture), Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, and one of Rolling Stone’s 100 greatest Artists of All Time to Santa Barbara — and all ticket sales will go to support a variety of nonprofit organizations.
“Patti is such a great music artist, poet, singer, songwriter, and book writer, I wanted more people to experience her again or that may not have in the past,” said Minnis. “This will be my fourth time bringing Patti to Santa Barbara. The prior three times have been to benefit the great work that CADA (Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse) does. Last year, we included Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation.”