The Smithereens Concert History

The Smithereens are a powerpop/rock group from Carteret, New Jersey. The group formed in 1980 and for most of its existence consisted of founding members Pat DiNizio (lead singer/guitar), Jim Babjak (guitar), Mike Mesaros (bass), and Dennis Diken (drums). Following DiNizio's death in 2017, the band has continued to perform with guest singers.

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Oct 14, 2022
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Wall Street Theater Norwalk, Connecticut, United States
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Sep 10, 2022
Max Weinberg’s Jukebox / The Smithereens
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Oak Ridge Park Clark, NJ
Aug 20, 2022
the smithereens The Canyon Montclair Montclair, California, United States
Jun 25, 2022
the smithereens Milwaukee Summerfest Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Jun 24, 2022
the smithereens The State Theatre Falls Church, Virginia, United States
Jun 23, 2022 –
Jul 09, 2022
SummerFest 2022
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American Family Insurance Amphitheater, Henry Maier Festival Park Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
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Jun 17, 2022
Smithereens / Material Issue
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PrairieFest Park Oswego, Illinois, United States
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May 14, 2022
the smithereens Southaven County Park Yaphank, New York, United States
Apr 30, 2022
the smithereens / Marshall Crenshaw The Center For Arts In Natick Natick, Massachusetts, United States
Apr 29, 2022
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Sony Hall New York, New York, United States
Mar 19, 2022
Marshall Crenshaw / the smithereens
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The Birchmere Alexandria, Virginia, United States
Mar 18, 2022
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Ardmore Music Hall Ardmore, Pennsylvania, United States
Mar 17, 2022
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Tally Ho Theater Leesburg, Virginia, United States
Mar 05, 2022
the smithereens / Marshall Crenshaw
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Hobart Art Theater Hobart, Indiana, United States
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Mar 03, 2022
the smithereens Potawatomi Hotel & Casino Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Feb 26, 2022
the smithereens Medina Entertainment Center Medina, Minnesota, United States
Jan 21, 2022
the smithereens Sony Hall New York, New York, United States
Dec 04, 2021
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Carteret Performing Arts Center Carteret, New Jersey, United States
Nov 12, 2021
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The Magic Bag Ferndale, Michigan, United States
Nov 11, 2021
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Music Box: Supper Club Cleveland, Ohio, United States

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Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers / Tom Petty / the smithereens on May 16, 2013 [353-small]

Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers / Tom Petty / the smithereens
May 16, 2013
 Evansville, Indiana, United States
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This concert poster photo is from the Halfway Jam FB page., Halfway Jam 2008 on Jul 24, 2008 [618-small]

This concert poster photo is from the Halfway Jam FB page.


Halfway Jam 2008
Jul 24 - 26, 2008
 Royalton, Minnesota, United States
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Credit: Sassafrass Design - "Halfway Jam 2008"

UB40 / The Smithereens on Jun 17, 1990 [039-small]

UB40 / The Smithereens
Jun 17, 1990
 Clarkston, Michigan, United States
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The Smithereens / Prong / The Poster Children / Final Cut / The Civilians on Jun 12, 1992 [140-small]

The Smithereens / Prong / The Poster Children / Final Cut / The Civilians
Jun 12, 1992
 Detroit, Michigan, United States
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Violent Femmes / The Smithereens / Men At Work / A Flock of Seagulls on Aug 21, 1999 [616-small]

Violent Femmes / The Smithereens / Men At Work / A Flock of Seagulls
Aug 21, 1999
 Detroit, Michigan, United States
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The Smithereens on Jul 20, 1994 [824-small]

The Smithereens
Jul 20, 1994
 West Covina, California, United States
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Squeeze / The Smithereens on Jul 18, 1988 [472-small]

Squeeze / The Smithereens
Jul 18, 1988
 Bristol, Connecticut, United States
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T-95 Oz Fest ‘94 on Sep 23, 1994 [457-small]

T-95 Oz Fest ‘94
Sep 23 - 24, 1994
 Wichita, Kansas, United States
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Beale Street Music Festival 2000 on May 5, 2000 [509-small]

Beale Street Music Festival 2000
May 5 - 7, 2000
 Memphis, Tennessee, United States
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Smithereens on Mar 14, 1990 [844-small]

Smithereens
Mar 14, 1990
 Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
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The Smithereens on Nov 1, 1991 [278-small]

The Smithereens
Nov 1, 1991
 Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
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The Smithereens on Jan 21, 2024 [788-small]

The Smithereens
Jan 21, 2024
 Annapolis, Maryland, United States
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Alternative Rock
Pop Rock
Alternative
Hard Rock
New Wave
Roots Rock
Power Pop
New Wave Pop
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Beatlesque
New Jersey Indie
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2024 4 concerts
2023 14 concerts
2022 19 concerts
2021 13 concerts
2020 7 concerts
2019 30 concerts
2018 5 concerts
2017 33 concerts
2016 43 concerts
2015 30 concerts
2014 28 concerts
2013 37 concerts
2012 22 concerts
2011 35 concerts
2010 31 concerts
2009 28 concerts
2008 35 concerts
2007 47 concerts
2006 24 concerts
2005 10 concerts
2004 6 concerts
2003 6 concerts
2002 6 concerts
2001 4 concerts
2000 2 concerts
1999 5 concerts
1997 5 concerts
1996 1 concert
1995 7 concerts
1994 13 concerts
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1992 10 concerts
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1990 24 concerts
1989 1 concert
1988 28 concerts
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1986 8 concerts
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has The Smithereens had?

The Smithereens has had 646 concerts.

What genre is The Smithereens?

The Smithereens is most often considered to be Rock, Alternative Rock, Pop Rock, Alternative, Hard Rock, New Wave, Roots Rock, Power Pop, New Wave Pop, Jangle Pop, Beatlesque, New Jersey Indie, Twee Pop, C86, Tape Club, Indie Fuzzpop, College Rock, and Vermont Indie.

When is the next The Smithereens concert?

The next The Smithereens concert is on June 01, 2024 at The Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia, United States. The bands performing are: The Smithereens / Marshall Crenshaw.

When was the last The Smithereens concert?

The last The Smithereens concert was on January 24, 2024 at Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. The bands that performed were: Mr. Big / The Smithereens.

What setlist does The Smithereens play live?

The songs that The Smithereens performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the January 24, 2024 concert at Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee, United States:

  1. Tequila
  2. Behind the Wall of Sleep
  3. Miles From Nowhere
  4. Green Thoughts
  5. Top of the Pops
  6. Sorry
  7. Groovy Tuesday
  8. She's Got a Way
  9. Only a Memory
  10. Now and Then
  11. House We Used to Live In / Sparks
  12. Blood and Roses
  13. A Girl Like You

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