2007 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Patti Smith will celebrate the release of her new covers album, "Twelve," with her New York area fans at three exclusive performances at New York's Bowery Ballroom on Tuesday, April 24.


"Twelve" is Patti Smith's first album of new studio recordings since "trampin'," her Columbia Records debut, was released in 2004, and is the artist's first-ever full-length collection of songs originally created by other performers. The album will be in stores on Tuesday, April 24.


Fans purchasing "Twelve" at select New York outlets will receive a free ticket to one of Patti's three intimate "Bowery Sessions" shows. The three 30-minute concerts will include acoustic music, spoken word performances, and in-concert surprises. The doors open for each "Bowery Sessions" show at 6pm, 8:30pm, and 10:30pm.


For a limited time, in advance of "Twelve"'s April 24 release date, tickets for each of Patti's "Bowery Sessions" shows are available at: www.boweryballroom.com. An exclusive pass to all three "Bowery Sessions" is available only at the Bowery Ballroom site for $51.00 and includes a special 7" vinyl EP. Each ticket purchased at www.boweryballroom.com will include a copy of "Twelve" which may be picked up at the show.