Shields, Wolf join Patti Smith on stage

Patti Smith was joined by Kevin Shields and Patrick Wolf on stage last night as she presented an evening of words and music at London's Union Chapel.

Smith was backed by guitarist/pianist Tony Shanahan, while her set featured guest performances from Shields on guitar, Wolf on violin and Seb Rochford on drums

The 90-minute performance boasted music spanning Smith's career intersected with readings from her recent memoir Just Kids.

Songs played on the night included 'Redondo Beach', 'Because The Night', 'Birdland' and 'People Have The Power'.

Smith previously collaborated with My Bloody Valentine star Shields on live project The Coral Sea in 2005 and 2006, with the recordings given a CD release in 2008. Also in 2008, Smith performed in New York City with Wolf.