This year (2024), the birthday (August 6) of late troubadour Elliott Smith will have a double celebration, the first event will be a limited re-release of a documentary about Smith titled, Heaven Adores You.
At the same time, members of Grandaddy, Illuminati Hotties, Band Of Horses, and more will be participating in a tribute concert in Los Angeles.
Documentary Heaven Adores You looks at the life and creative career of Elliott Smith, whose life was cut short in 2003 when he was 34 years old. The film includes some of Smith’s unreleased and unfinished songs, along with some of his most popular tracks like “Miss Misery,” “Happiness,” “Son Of Sam,” and “Waltz #2.” Find ticket and theater information here.
The “All My Rowdy Friends” tribute concert will feature members of Smith’s Figure 8 touring band, along with guests also including Margaret Cho, Cheekface, and Kevin Devine, with more TBA. Find tickets to that here, and see a new trailer for Heaven Adores You below.
