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.

Date Concert Venue Location
Jun 09, 2006 –
Jun 11, 2006
The Commodores / Sugar Ray / the smithereens / The Connells / Julie Roberts / Collective Soul

Norfolk Harborfest 2006

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Town Point Park Norfolk, Virginia, United States
Jun 04, 2006
The Smithereens/Pat Dinizio JazzBones Tacoma, Washington, United States
Apr 14, 2006
the smithereens Sellersville Theater 1894 Sellersville, Pennsylvania, United States
Jan 21, 2006
the smithereens B.B. King Blues Club New York, New York, United States
Jan 20, 2006
the smithereens The State Theatre Falls Church, Virginia, United States
Jan 19, 2006
the smithereens Rams Head On Stage Annapolis, Maryland, United States
Sep 17, 2005
Joan Jett & The Blackhearts / They Might Be Giants / the smithereens / Joe Bonamassa / Spiralling / Thuli Dumakude
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Echo Lake Park Mountainside, NJ
Sep 09, 2005
the smithereens The Coach House Concert Hall San Juan Capistrano, California, United States
Aug 13, 2005
Joan Jett & The Blackhearts / Red Metric / the smithereens Roanoke Island Festival Park Manteo, North Carolina, United States
Aug 06, 2005
the smithereens / Cracker / Carbon Leaf / Danko Jones

The Smithereens and Cracker at Raleigh Downtown Live

  Setlists
Moore Square Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Jun 11, 2005
Celebrate Fairfax
"Celebrate Fairfax" / "Honky Tonk Tailgate Party" / Rhett Akins / Chad Brock / David Kersh / Daryle Singletary / Viki Nova / Rick Springfield / the smithereens
  Setlists
Government Center Fairfax, Virginia, United States
May 27, 2005 –
May 29, 2005
Wonderwall / Smithereens / "1964" The Tribute / Band On The Run - Trib. To Paul McCartney / The Blue Meanies

Abbey Road on The River

Galt House Hotel Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Mar 25, 2005
the smithereens The State Theatre Falls Church, Virginia, United States
Jan 22, 2005
the smithereens The State Theatre Falls Church, Virginia, United States
Jan 21, 2005
the smithereens / The Good Rats B.B. King Blues Club New York, New York, United States
Jan 20, 2005
the smithereens Rams Head On Stage Annapolis, Maryland, United States
Dec 31, 2004
Dramarama / the smithereens

Dramarama / The Smithereens at Starland Ballroom

Starland Ballroom Sayreville, New Jersey, United States
Sep 25, 2004
The Smithereens Ram's Head Onstage Annapolis, Maryland, United States
Jun 12, 2004
The Smithereens
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Budweiser Brewery Merrimack, New Hampshire, United States
May 01, 2004 –
May 02, 2004
Music Midtown 2004
Kansas / Kenny Wayne Shepherd / Steve Miller Band / Story of the Year / Damien Rice / Smithereens / Joss Stone / The Strokes / The Offspring / Karl Denson's Tiny Universe / Galactic / Ween / REO Speedwagon / Journey
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Streets of Midtown Atlanta, Georgia, 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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the smithereens on Jul 1, 1988 [946-small]

the smithereens
Jul 1, 1988
 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
  Uploaded by Fan Joe

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Alternative Rock
Pop Rock
Alternative
Hard Rock
New Wave
Roots Rock
Power Pop
New Wave Pop
Jangle Pop
Beatlesque
New Jersey Indie
C86
Twee Pop
Tape Club
Indie Fuzzpop
College Rock
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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 14 concerts
1993 3 concerts
1992 10 concerts
1991 7 concerts
1990 25 concerts
1989 2 concerts
1988 28 concerts
1987 13 concerts
1986 8 concerts
1983 1 concert
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has The Smithereens had?

The Smithereens has had 649 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, C86, Twee Pop, 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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