Michael Stipe, Matt Berninger, Courtney Barnett & More To Honor Patti Smith At 2025 ‘Music Of’ Tribute Concert

A Patti Smith tribute is set for next year’s annual “Music Of” tribute concert, taking place at New York City’s Carnegie Hall on March 26, 2025. People Have The Power: A Celebration Of Patti Smith will see performances from R.E.M.’s Michael Stipe, The National’s Matt Berninger, Courtney Barnett and more.

The 2025 edition of “Music Of” will coincide with the 50th anniversary of Patti Smith’s landmark album, Horses, considered a foundational work in punk rock.

Also set to perform at People Have The Power are Sharon Van Etten, The Kills’ Alison Mosshart, Kronos Quartet, Ben Harper, Yeah Yeah Yeahs‘ Karen O, Kim Gordon and Angel Olsen. The house band for the Patti Smith tribute at Carnegie Hall will be led by longtime Patti Smith collaborator Tony Shanahan, who will be joined by Flea and Steve Jordan.

“Celebrating two decades of the Music Of series at Carnegie Hall with Patti Smith’s extraordinary songbook is a deeply meaningful milestone for me,” said Michael Dorf, founder of “Music Of” producer Michael Dorf Presents. “This series has been about more than music—it’s been about creating opportunities for kids through the power of music education. To gather this remarkable lineup of artists, all influenced by Patti’s legacy, is a testament to her impact.”

For two decades, proceeds from “Music Of” have aided music education organizations such as Music Will, Young Audiences NY, Save the Music, D’Addario Foundation, and Church Street School of Music.

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