Guardian Music — How would Escape to New York, a hedonistic three-day music festival, fare in the ritzy Hamptons, and would the British boutique party vibe be lost in translation?Southampton, in New York state, may be home to Ralph Lauren-clad millionaires, glamorous... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — photos by Dana (distortion) Yavin Patti Smith @ Escape to NY Patti Smith is playing a free show at Webster Hall on September 8 in commemoration of the tenth anniversary of 9/11. France Inter, the French National Public Radio Channel,... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — The new Escape to New York festival is happening Southampton, NY this weekend. As mentioned, the music lineup features artists such as Patti Smith, Best Coast, Mates ot State, Psychedelic Furs, The Vaccines, of Montreal, and others. There will... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Patti Smith can't stop listening to Adele's 'Rolling in the Deep.' She's been busy touring, accepting awards for 'Just Kids,' acting in a Law & Order' episode and writing a crime novel.Patti Smith can't stop listening to Adele's 'Rolling in the Deep.... more info

LargeHeartedBoy — Patti Smith gives Pop & Hiss a glimpse into her music listening habits. George R.R. Martin talks to All Things Considered about A Dance with Dragons, the latest book in his A Song of Fire and Ice series. Fresh Air... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Patti Smith can’t stop listening to Adele’s ‘Rolling in the Deep.’ She’s been busy touring, accepting awards for ‘Just Kids,’ acting in a Law & Order’ episode and writing a crime novel. more info

NME — Godmother of punk covered the chart topping single in New York last week more info

Brooklyn Vegan — photos by Tamara Porras "Patti Smith was amazing. Excellent crowd. Great energy. Full moon. Fantastic weather. Castle Clinton's 200th anniversary. River 2 River. Ah!" - J.M.F. Godmother of Punk Patti Smith concluded the free Castle Clinton 2011 seaso... more info

Pop Candy — Last night I saw Patti Smith for the umpteenth time, and, for the umpteenth time, she was amazing. more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Johnny Thunders would turn 59 Friday (7/15) and his birthday is being celebrated tonight (7/14) at D-Generationer Jesse Malin's LES club Bowery Electric. There will be a number of artists performing including Heartbreaker Walter Lure's The Waldos, Od... more info