Newsflash 02/02/10
Of course you've purchased Dennis Diken's latest recording LATE MUSIC right? Well, see the songs performed LIVE in two upcoming shows. *POSTPONED* Saturday February 6, 2010 in Bordentown, NJ at The Record Collector *POSTPONED* and Saturday February 13, 2010 in Hoboken, NJ at Maxwell's. 

Newsflash 09/18/09

Tune In Monday, September 21st to WGMU radio for a show featuring Smithereens drummer Dennis Diken. He'll be discussing his new release LATE MUSIC (due out 9-29-09) on the Independents Uncovered radio show at George Mason University in Fairfax, VA with host John Campbell.

It airs at 7:30PM (EST) and can be heard online at http://www.wgmuradio.com (then click on LISTEN LIVE at the top of the page). More information about WGMU and its schedule can be found here: http://www.myspace.com/independentsuncovered

For more info on Dennis Diken's CD LATE MUSIC including a few song samples:
http://www.cryptovisionrecords.com

 

Newsflash 08/16/09
           The Smithereens will appear on the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon on Labor Day, Monday September 7, 2009. They are slotted in the 4PM to 7PM bracket, scheduled to play at least 2 songs. At this time, these are the broadcast plans: one segment will be broadcast only in the NY/NJ metro area as part of the local station's cutaway and the other segment will run nationally. The Smithereens will also be out on stage at the closing credits with Tony Orlando and his band. These plans are subject to change due to the Telethon being a LIVE event.

Check back for updates here....or join the Smithereens Official Facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/gr oup.php?gid=92052668353

Find the station for your local broadcast on the Telethon's web site: http://www.mda.org/teletho n/findyourstation.html

Newsflash 07/08/09

Coming on September 29, 2009~Smithereens drummer Dennis Diken to release debut album: LATE MUSIC by Dennis Diken with Bell Sound featuring 13 collaborations with fellow Jerseyan Pete DiBella, produced by Dave Amels, plus guests The Wondermints & Andy Paley. Click HERE for the press release to learn more.

We're adding another source for updated information! Get connected by joining the SMITHEREENS OFFICIAL Facebook Group 


Newsflash 04/27/09
The Smithereens Play "Tommy" reviewed for Black Plastic Glasses by Evan Schnittman

In 2006 The Smithereens did something really unique - they did a covers album. Actually, they covered an album. The Smithereens recorded the Beatles breakthrough album, Meet The Beatles, from the first track through the last. Meet The Smithereens is a fun romping and wonderful re-imagining of the spirit of the early Liverpool Beatles as heard through the power-pop chords and Marshall amps of New Jersey's Smithereens.

On May 5th, the Smithereens are back at it again with the release of the Who’s Tommy. As much as I was ready to roll my eyes at the thought of it - in listening to the samples found at the bottom of the page at http://flashenhanced.com/thesmithereensplaytommy/, I found myself mesmerized by the AMAZING drums of Dennis Diken and the INCREDIBLE guitar work of Jim Babjak. While the promo cleverly promotes the record as The Smithereens play Tommy, Dennis and Jimmy steal the show with perhaps the best sounding drums and guitar since...well yes, Keith Moon and Pete Townshend.

This work is less about flattery and more about homage to one of the bands that made the Smithereens possible. This is a great sounding album - I cannot wait to buy it May 5th. I will also be wondering which Kinks album will be covered next - bringing the triptych of influences of the Smithereens full circle.

Enjoy the world's longest album sample at the link above and hear for yourself Dennis and Jimmy demonstrating how impossible it would be to imagine this band without them.

Newsflash 04/23/09

Babjak's Beatles: The Smithereens' Jim Babjak appears in the new issue of "Weird New Jersey" magazine.

Check out issue #32 of "Weird New Jersey" magazine for a two page article, telling the story of the mural that Jim painted on the wall of his family's business in the '70's, that's still on the building today! Available at news stands, and at weirdnj.com.


Newsflash 04/01/09

Punk Rock Opera Meets the Godfathers of Pop! The Smithereens to Release "The Smithereens Play Tommy," a 40th Anniversary Tribute to the Landmark Album by The Who, on May 5th, 2009

NEW YORK, NY -- (Marketwire) -- 03/31/09 -- Pop legends The Smithereens are set to release "The Smithereens Play Tommy," a tribute to the landmark rock opera by The Who, on May 5th, 2009.

The band is also currently in rehearsals with 12 new tracks for its upcoming new studio album, due later in 2009.

Whether it was The Who or The Kinks that created the very first "Rock Opera," or whether "TOMMY" is even an "Opera" at all, the May 23, 1969 release of the double "Tommy" album was a true landmark in rock history. Who fans had already been galvanized by the album's first single, "Pinball Wizard," released in March of '69 and already a huge hit. But critics and fans alike were unprepared for what they would hear on the album.

Meticulously arranged and produced in the studio, the album's sound shocked many Who fans who were expecting that familiar power guitar sound made famous by songs like "Substitute," "Can't Explain," or even the electrified version of "Summertime Blues" that The Who debuted on their celebrated 1968 tour. Instead, Pete Townshend played mainly acoustic guitars, and the album featured multiple overdubs including keyboards, percussion, French horn and other parts. Listening to the album now, even the remastered version of the album sounds somewhat brittle, thin and theatrical.

When asked about this album, The Smithereens frontman Pat DiNizio stated, "This is punk rock opera meets the godfathers of pop. Plain and simple."

The Smithereens decided to make a proper, all-out studio version of one of the albums that inspired their rock dreams of becoming a band in the first place for this 40th anniversary tribute. The Who's unique sound will never be duplicated, but then again neither will The Smithereens' sound that has made them enduring rock icons over the past 25 plus years. The result is part Who, part Smithereens. Part totally familiar, and part unexpectedly unique... and 100% tour de force. The Smithereens' "musical dreams ain't quite what they seem" -- the result is more than a loving tribute and much more like an inspired re-imagining. After listening to this album a few times, you may never hear any of The Who's versions of Tommy the same way again.

Having released 7 albums -- and reaching Gold and Platinum status along the way -- during their career, The Smithereens spawned several Top 40 radio hits, including, "A Girl Like You," "Too Much Passion," "Blood and Roses" and more.

Look for the new studio album in Fall 2009!
See MATCHBOX 20 perform their version of The Smithereens' "A Girl Like You" at Agua Caliente Casino Rancho Mirage, CA, February 13, 2009.

Newsflash 03/01/09
See MATCHBOX 20 perform their version of The Smithereens' "A Girl Like You" at Agua Caliente Casino Rancho Mirage, CA, February 13, 2009.

Newsflash 09/02/08
The Smithereens' brand new album, B-Sides The Beatles is out now. Look for it wherever fine music is sold!

SMITHEREENS NEW ALBUM "B-SIDES THE BEATLES" TO BE FEATURED ON NATIONALLY SYNDICATED RADIO SHOW "JOE JOHNSON'S BEATLE BRUNCH" - WEEKEND OF SEPTEMBER 6-7, 2008: Tune in to hear a spotlight on the new "B-Sides The Beatles" tribute record from The Smithereens, plus interviews with the band, their guest Andy White, and the best in Beatles radio ! For a list of stations, showtimes, or to click and "listen live", visit http://www.brunchradio.com/stations.asp

Newsflash 08/20/08
Pre order a SPECIAL AUTOGRAPHED EDITION of "B-Sides The Beatles" right HERE! September 2, is only days away!

Newsflash 07/24/08
Here's the press release for the NEW CD coming out on September 2, 2008:

The Smithereens to Release "B-Sides The Beatles" on September 2, 2008

New Album Is the Highly Anticipated Follow Up to 2007's "Meet The Smithereens"

NEW YORK, NY, Jul 23, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- KOCH Records is happy to announce the release of "B-Sides The Beatles," The Smithereens' highly anticipated follow up to their critically acclaimed 2007 release, "Meet The Smithereens." The album will be released on September 2, 2008.
It's no secret that The Smithereens grew up listening to The Beatles. Their album "Meet The Smithereens" paid homage to the group's landmark Capitol debut album by lovingly re-recording "Meet The Beatles" in its entirety. This time The Smithereens dug through their treasure of early Beatles singles and selected a dozen of Beatles B-sides.
The last two years have been an incredibly prolific time for The Smithereens.
"B-Sides The Beatles" is, amazingly, after a ten-year absence from the recording studio, the SEVENTH full-length Smithereens CD released within the past two years. The band also released their first best-selling Beatles Tribute smash hit "Meet The Smithereens!," "The Smithereens Live In Concert," "Christmas With The Smithereens," and "7th Inning Stretch" (the Soundtrack Recording from Smithereens' singer Pat DiNizio's ESPN-TV Baseball/Rock and Roll Special "7th Inning Stretch"), all on KOCH. In addition, frontman Pat DiNizio released two recent solo CDs, the pop standards collection "This is Pat DiNizio" and the rocking "Pat DiNizio," both released in late 2007.
When asked about "B-Sides The Beatles," Smithereens Co-Producer Kurt Reil said, "The project started while we were making demos in preparation for the next new original Smithereens album. As the band warmed up on obscure Beatles B-sides they used to play in clubs, we soon realized there was some unfinished Beatles business for The Smithereens, especially in light of the success of 'Meet The Smithereens,' and the idea for a follow up was born."
The Smithereens have enlisted legendary illustrator Jack Davis, one of the most beloved and talented artists to be associated with Mad magazine, to create the cover of this album. His work for Mad dated back to its inception as an EC comic in the '50s. Davis' work has also been featured in TV Guide, Creem, Playboy, Time, Ebony, myriad book covers, movie posters, advertising campaigns, greeting cards, bubble-gum trading cards and on scores of record albums. Now The Smithereens join a distinguished fraternity of artists that includes the likes of Homer & Jethro, Spike Jones, Johnny Cash and The Cowsills, all of whom can boast long-players adorned by the art of Jack Davis.
The album includes some very special surprises for dedicated Beatles fanatics. For "B-Sides The Beatles," Andy White, who in 1962 played drums on The Beatles' original version of "P.S. I Love You," reprises his role as surrogate stickman for The Smithereens in 2008. The September 11, 1962 session that produced "Love Me Do" and its B-side "P.S. I Love You" featured session drummer White, with the newly recruited Ringo Starr relegated to tambourine and maracas duties. Upon release in America, the A-side shot to #1, and the B-side made the top-10 as well.
"B-Sides The Beatles" also includes fantastic in-depth liner notes by Beatles author/historian Bruce Spizer, as well as "Beatle" Tommy Frangione (Joe Johnson's Beatle Brunch), and the Smithereens' own Dennis Diken.
At the time Beatlemania exploded, the dominant format was the 45 RPM single -- an unbreakable vinyl disc that spun on a turntable at 45 revolutions per minute. One paid anywhere from 69 cents to a buck for these records, and although they were called singles, each disc contained two songs, one on each side.
The Smithereens' respectful treatment of these B-sides from 1964 and early 1965 re-enforces what we knew all along -- The Beatles B-sides were better than most of the A-sides released by other artists.
The Smithereens drive home this point by keeping the arrangement the same while remaining true to their New Jersey bar band roots. You know you are listening to great Beatles songs, but at the same time, you know it's The Smithereens who are performing them.
THE SMITHEREENS "B-SIDES THE BEATLES":
1.  Thank You Girl        7.  P.S. I Love You
2.  There's A Place       8.  Happy Just To Dance With You
3.  I'll Get You              9.  If I Fell
4.  You Can't Do That   10.  Slow Down
5.  Ask Me Why          11.  I Don't Want to Spoil The Party
6.  Cry For a Shadow    12.  Some Other Guy

Newsflash 12/13/07
The Smithereens will appear on WXPN, Philadelphia's FREE @ NOON live radio broadcast on Friday, December 21st, 2007, performing at World Cafe Live. Go to www.xpn.org for more info about attending the show. This concert will be broadcast live at 12 noon Eastern Standard Time in the greater Philadelphia area at 88.5 FM, the Lehigh Valley at 104.9, Worton/Baltimore at 90.5 FM, Harrisburg at 88.1 FM and streamed on xpn.org and npr.org.

Newsflash 10/10/07
A message from Jim for folks who purchased the new CD from the band web site:

The Christmas CD is here and the CD-only orders have been sent out. However, we're still waiting for the postcards to arrive, so those of you who ordered this option will get the CD and postcard as soon as they become available.

Thanks for your patience!

Jim

Newsflash 9/22/07
October 9, 2007 is the day the NEW Smithereens CD hits the streets. Here's the press release:

KOCH Records is pleased to announce the release of "Christmas With The Smithereens," the new holiday album by The Smithereens on October 9th, 2007. Hot on the heels of the smash Beatles tribute, "Meet The Smithereens," here is the ultimate rock & roll Christmas album from New Jersey's own Smithereens.

"THE SMITHEREENS set out to re-invent the Christmas album and turn the genre completely upside down with this record," says Pat Dinizio, the band's lead vocalist and principle songwriter.

"We made a real Smithereens rock & roll record that stands on its own, yet somehow channels the ghost of Christmas past, and in the process, also pays tribute to and reinvents some of our absolute all-time favorite rock & roll Christmas records. I don't think it's been done quite this way before, and hopefully it's an album you wouldn't mind listening to the other 11 months of the year."

The result is an amazing & rockin' collection of brand-new versions of classic Christmas records by The Beatles, The Beach Boys, The Who, Elvis Presley, The Ramones, Chuck Berry and other rock legends, done in the explosive trademark style of THE SMITHEREENS. The album also features 3 great brand-new original Smithereens Christmas songs, including the single "Waking Up on Christmas Morning" - the album's single that's destined to become a holiday classic on rock radio.

The package includes vintage holiday pictures of the band and liner notes by Smithereens drummer & noted rock historian Dennis Diken, who says, "When I dig out my holiday platters every December I feel like I'm visiting with some of my oldest and dearest friends. With that in mind, we humbly present 'Christmas With The Smithereens.' We've taken what we've learned from some of our favorite Christmas records and did our best to make these numbers our own. Plus we tossed in a few new treats and surprises as well. It is our hope that we'll be seeing you again and again at the end of every year."

Tracklisting, with listing of original artists who inspired the album:

1. WAKING UP ON CHRISTMAS MORNING
Smithereens original, written by Jim Babjak

2. SANTA BRING MY BABY BACK (TO ME)
Elvis Presley

3. MERRY CHRISTMAS, BABY
The Beach Boys

4. ROCKIN' AROUND THE CHRISTMAS TREE
inspired by Bill Haley

5. CHRISTMAS TIME ALL OVER THE WORLD
Smithereens original, a Christmas remake of "All Revved Up"

6. CHRISTMAS
The Who (from "Tommy")

7. 'TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS
inspired by Art Carney

8. RUN RUDOLPH RUN
Chuck Berry

9. MERRY CHRISTMAS (I DON'T WANT TO FIGHT TONIGHT)
The Ramones

10. CHRISTMAS (I REMEMBER)
original, written by Dennis Diken

11. AULD LANG SYNE
inspired by The Ventures and Dick Dale

12. CHRISTMAS TIME IS HERE AGAIN
The Beatles

Speaking of the holidays, NEW Smithereens merchandise can be purchased right HERE. It's the same merch sold at the shows. 

Newsflash 8/20/07
The Smithereens will be appearing on the music television network CONCERT.TV from August 15th - September 15th. CONCERT.TV is a FREE to view on demand television network that programs live performances, documentaries and unique originals for subscribers of Comcast, Cox, Insight, Charter and many other digital cable services. To check for availability of CONCERT.TV on your local cable service, look in the on demand listings or visit www.concert.tv.

The Smithereens performance on World Cafe will be re-broadcast on Saturday, August 25th & Monday August 27th, 2007. Find your local radio station HERE. 

Newsflash 6/6/07
The Smithereens have contributed a track to the Sandinista Project, a tribute to the Clash's Sandinista. The boys cover "Up In Heaven", and you can purchase the CD HERE!

Newsflash 4/14/07
A LIVE Quicktime performance from the recent San Francisco show right HERE!

Newsflash 3/30/07
Check out the band interview on WXPN's World Cafe on April 11, 2007 from 2:00PM-4:00PM EDT

  Click the logo to get to the World Cafe site.

Newsflash 3/22/07
New shows constantly being added and updated check the Show Page often for updates! Miss the World Cafe show in Philadelphia on 3/16? Check out the show right HERE. 

Newsflash 3/06/07
Check out the new video for "I Want To Hold Your Hand" from "Meet The Smithereens"!

Newsflash 2/11/07
Did you buy "Meet The Smithereens" yet? Keep an eye out for Pat and Dennis with Eddie Trunk on VH1 Classic's Pop Shop talking about the new release. New shows listed for the coming months, more information at the Show Page!

Newsflash 1/4/07
The countdown has started for the release of "Meet The Smithereens" see them debut it at upcoming just added shows! More information at the Show Page!

Newsflash 11/23/06
Three new shows added for the CA in 2007! More information at the Show Page!

Newsflash 11/8/06

Here's the press release for the NEW band release coming in 2007.

The Smithereens to Release "Meet The Smithereens!," an Affectionate Homage to The Fab Four's Groundbreaking Record "Meet The Beatles!" on Anniversary of Original 1964 Release Date

The Jersey Beat Meets the Mersey Beat in January 2007; Extensive Liner Notes by Legendary Beatles Promoter Sid Bernstein, Musician Lenny Kaye and Beatles Historians Bruce Spizer, Dennis Mitchell and Andy Babiuk

NEW YORK, NY -- (MARKET WIRE) -- November 07, 2006 -- KOCH Records announces the release of "Meet The Smithereens!," the new album by New Jersey's The Smithereens in January 2007. Paying homage to The Beatles' groundbreaking album, "Meet The Beatles!," the Smithereens have rerecorded the album in its entirety, and the result is a fun and nostalgic trip through 12 classic songs done Smithereens style. The CD also features liner notes by legendary promoter Sid Bernstein, musician (and some would say musicologist) Lenny Kaye, Beatles historians Bruce Spizer, Dennis Mitchell and Andy Babiuk, author of the fantastic book, "Beatles Gear."

Having released 7 albums -- and reaching Gold and Platinum status along the way -- during their career, the Smithereens spawned several Top 40 radio hits, including, "A Girl Like You," "Too Much Passion," "Blood and Roses" and more.

The Smithereens return with an affectionate tribute to one of their favorite bands, The Beatles. "Meet The Beatles!" influenced not only their musical style, but arguably influenced the style of every rock band since the album's initial release in January of 1964.

"Meet The Beatles!" was the Fab Four's second album, but their first official U.S. release. But unlike its British counterpart "With The Beatles!," which was comprised mostly of cover songs, "Meet the Beatles!" featured songs written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, and proved to be mind-shattering to music fans in an age in which artists rarely wrote their own material.

Smithereens drummer Dennis Diken says, "'Meet the Beatles!' was a call to arms to an army of musically-inclined kids across the nation. There was no turning back after hearing this LP and seeing the Beatles on the 'Ed Sullivan Show.' We were instantly hipped to the fact that there can never be anything cooler than playing in a rock n roll band."

The tracklisting: 

1.      I Want to Hold Your Hand        7.      Don't Bother Me

2.      I Saw Her Standing There        8.      Little Child

3.      This Boy                                9.      'Till There Was You

4.      It Won't Be Long                    10.     Hold Me Tight

5.      All I've Got To Do                    11.     I Wanna Be Your Man

6.      All My Lovin'                           12.     Not A Second Time

About KOCH Records 
 
KOCH Records is a division of KOCH Entertainment, the fastest-growing music company and the market leader among independents in North America. The KOCH Entertainment corporate umbrella encompasses the KOCH Records label, KOCH Vision home video, KOCH Music Publishing and KOCH Entertainment Distribution with operations in both the U.S. and Canada. KOCH Records proudly claims the largest number of Billboard charting albums among independents for each of the last five years (2001-2005). For additional info on the KOCH Records label and its roster of artists, please visit www.kochrecords.com

 

Newsflash 9/29/06
New shows added for the fall! More information at the Show Page!

Newsflash 8/8/06
UPDATE The 8/16 show on the Blues Cruise NY is scheduled for 7:00PM. One show only so be there when the S.S. Smithereens sails! More information at the Show Page!

Newsflash 6/28/06
Show Page updated with two new shows later this summer. Also, Jim and Pat will be performing at the "Concerts In the Studio" series in Freehold in September and at Pat's Living Room Concerts at Hollingsworth House in October. They are shows that should not be missed. 

Newsflash6/24/06
Do NOT forget to tune in to Pat's TV special "Seventh Inning Stretch" on ESPN premiering Wednesday July 12 at 10:00PM EDT. The accompanying soundtrack can be ordered HERE. Show Page updated constantly, so see The Smitheeens in your town this summer!

Newsflash 5/20/06
New shows are constantly being added (and updated) so keep checking back! It's all at the Show Page!

Newsflash 5/6/06
Two new shows just posted, watch for more shows this summer! Details at the Show Page!

Newsflash 4/25/06
Three new show just posted, watch for more shows this summer! Details at the Show Page!

Newsflash 3/20/06
Smithereens head to Wisconsin in June! Details at the Show Page!

Newsflash 2/26/06
Smithereens back to Virginia in June and Chicago in October! Details at the Show Page!

Newsflash 1/24/06
A NEW show in Pennsylvania for April. Details at the Show Page!

Newsflash 1/17/06
Summer is just around the corner, a new show posted for August in Illinois. Details at the Show Page!

Dennis Diken is a featured guest on the new Third Of Never album MOODRING, which is currently being finalized at the House Of Vibes in Highland Park, New Jersey.  Also featured on the album is John "Rabbit" Bundrick of The Who.  

Watch for more exciting news and shows from the Smithereens in the months to come!

Newsflash 9/23/05
Smithereens in the news! Here are links to some recent newspaper articles about Pat Dinizio's latest endeavor and what Jim Babjak is up to.  

Newsflash 8/22/05
New show added for Central New Jersey in September. Details at the Show Page! If you are in the vicinity of New York City in the next few days, check out Dennis Diken playing drums with the great Amy Rigby on Tuesday night August 23, at the Lakeside Lounge (162 Avenue B) and Wednesday August 24, 6:00PM at the Virgin Megastore in Union Square. Dennis also appears on her new album "Little Fugitive"

Newsflash 7/23/05
New show added for November in Tacoma, WA. Details at the Show Page! 

Newsflash 7/20/05
Check out Dennis Diken playing drums on a great new instrumental CD "Side One" by Jim Duffy. You can listen to samples and purchase it HERE! 

Newsflash 7/1/05
New show added for August in Raleigh, NC. Details at the Show Page! 

Newsflash 6/17/05
FOUR shows posted for July, August and beyond. Details at the Show Page! 

Newsflash 6/4/05
The Smithereens mourn the passing of actor Leon Askin, who was most famous for his role as Gen. Albert Burkhalter in Hogan's Heroes. Mr. Askin was especially near and dear to the band's heart because he joined them for the original shoot of "A Girl Like You," playing the club owner in the video that was banned from being played on MTV (a 2nd video was eventually shot and aired). Mr. Askin not only did a professional job on the set, he was a heck of a lot of fun--the band admired his wit and talent even more after such a wonderful personal experience with the actor.

KIDS SHOW TOMORROW! Jim Babjak will be appearing with Danny Adlerman for a kids music show in Red Bank, NJ tomorrow afternoon, June 5, 2005 around 3:30PM. Come on out for some sing-along fun with the kiddies! 

Newsflash 5/25/05
New shows posted for Long Island, NY in July details at the Show Page! 

Newsflash 5/6/05
New shows posted for Virginia in June, New York in July and California in September, details at the Show Page! 

Newsflash 4/20/05
New show posted for NC, details at the Show Page!

Newsflash 3/5/05
Smithereens head for Colorado and Texas  in April! Check out the band at Copper Mountain and Antones, details at the Show Page!

Newsflash 2/24/05
Spring is just around the corner! New show for June and updates on some already announced show. Details at the Show Page!

Newsflash 2/4/05
Two NEW shows added and the January 22, 2005 show rescheduled for March. Details at the Show Page!

Newsflash 1/22/05
Due to the hazardous weather conditions, the band's State Theater show scheduled for TONIGHT 1/22/05 has been cancelled. This show will hopefully be rescheduled soon--check back for updates on a new date. The band regrets any inconvenience this may have caused and looks forward to seeing everyone in the DC area very soon!

Newsflash 12/29/04
For those of you attending the New Year's Eve show at the Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, NJ, the band will be playing from approximately 10:15PM until 11:45PM. Details at the Show Page!

Newsflash 12/16/2004

DON'T FORGET...Tomorrow NIGHT!

Jim Babjak's Buzzed Meg makes its triumphant return on Friday 12/17 with the only show of 2004 at Asbury Lanes with The Anderson Council and The Safes.  The pins are going to fly at this super cool venue when these bands get together...BE THERE!
Details right at the Show Page. 

 

 


As a special holiday bonus, Jim is releasing a limited number of new editions of his Christmas CD which was compiled in 2001.

Be the first on your block to have one of these gems in your stocking!

All signed and numbered, these CDs will be available for sale at the gig on Friday night.

**** Also available is the soon to be a collectors item, Smithereens 1995 Christmas EP - Details HERE or for ordering info click HERE! There's not much time left to get your order in! ****

Newsflash 12/15/04
Check out the Smithereens on VH1 Classic's "VH1 Classic Acoustic Holiday Concert" on Christmas Eve at 6 PM, 10 PM and 2 AM and Christmas Day at 6 AM, 10 AM, 2 PM, 6 PM and 10 PM performing Blue Christmas. 

Newsflash 12/13/04
New show announced for 2005 in the Washington DC area, all the details at the show page. 

Newsflash 12/04/04
TIDINGS FOR THE NEW YEAR! A new Smithereens release for 2005!
KOCH Records will issue The Smithereens Collector's Edition 2-CD Set on 2/8/05 Featuring The Smithereens & Pat Dinizio. This set will include the complete "God Save The Smithereens" (1999) and "Pat DiNizio: Songs And Sounds (1997)" and also some Live Recordings, Demos and Rarities! Read the press release below:

In honor of the 25th anniversary of the first Smithereens record, KOCH Records is proud to present a collector's edition two-CD reissue that combines the complete albums "God Save The Smithereens" and "Pat DiNizio: Songs And Sounds" along with rarities, demos and live gems into a deluxe package featuring exclusive photos and complete liner notes written by DiNizio. The package, titled "God Bless The Smithereens," will be released on February 8, 2005.

For this special deluxe reissue, both entire albums have been supplemented by several tracks from Pat's own archive including several of DiNizio's solo versions of Smithereens classics recorded live in Spain, plus unreleased demos and other great rarities. As a special bonus, the package also includes The Smithereens' stunning cover of The Beatles' "I Want To Tell You," originally recorded for KOCH Records' 2003 release, "Songs From The Material World/A Tribute To George Harrison."

For the past 25 years, The Smithereens have toured non-stop, recording and releasing Gold and Platinum albums that spawned Top 40 radio hits such as "A Girl Like You," "Too Much Passion," "Blood And Roses," "Only A Memory" And "Behind The Wall Of Sleep."

After a temporary hiatus in the mid-90s, The Smithereens reunited to record "God Save The Smithereens." The Kinks-inspired album title fits this album, which is filled with finely crafted songs, memorable melodies and inspired performances by the entire band.

After 17 years as the lead singer and chief songwriter for The Smithereens, Pat DiNizio released his debut solo album, "Songs and Sounds" on Velvel Records in 1997. Criminally overlooked upon its initial release, "Songs and Sounds" is filled with the catchy, melodic sounds that have made Pat a force on the music scene throughout the 80s, 90s and beyond.
 

Track Listing
Disc 1: God Save The Smithereens & BONUS