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
May 05, 2000 –
May 07, 2000
Beale Street Music Festival 2000
Foo Fighters / Bryan Adams / 3 Doors Down / Foreigner / Creed / Allman Brothers Band / Collective Soul / Joan Jett & The Blackhearts / Randy Newman / Guster / Run-D.M.C. / Edwin McCain / Sevendust / Little Richard / Los Lobos / Average White Band / Taj Mahal / Widespread Panic / Lucero / Guano Apes / Medeski, Martin & Wood / Percy Sledge / Rickie Lee Jones / George Thorogood / Susan Tedeschi / North Mississippi Allstars / The Smithereens / The Blind Boys of Alabama / William Bell / Stroke 9 / The Fabulous Thunderbirds / Walter Trout / Cowboy Mouth / Paul Thorn / Allstars / isaac hayes / Tommy Castro & The Painkillers / Kenny Neal / Shannon Curfman / Hubert Sumlin / Larry McCray / Deborah Coleman / Stir / The Masqueraders / Big Jack Johnson / little milton / Rufus Thomas / The Pistolas / Carl Weathersby / R.L. Burnside / Keith Sykes / Mike Morgan And The Crawl / Euphoria / Mason Ruffner / Son Seals / Freeworld / Zach Myers / Carey bell / The Angelic Voices of Faith / Rat Dog / Pawtuckets / Ike Turner & The Kings of Rhythm / Euphoria From India / John Mohead / Associates (USA) / Teddy Morgan & / Billy Lee Riley & Sun Show all bands
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Tom Lee Park Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Oct 21, 1999
the smithereens / The Flames Toad's Place New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Sep 13, 1999
The Smithereens

OC Bike Week

The Inlet Ocean City, Maryland, United States
Aug 21, 1999
Violent Femmes / The Smithereens / Men At Work / A Flock of Seagulls

Planetfest 1999

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Pine Knob Music Theatre Detroit, Michigan, United States
Show Duplicate for Aug 21, 1999
Jul 22, 1999
The Smithereens Old St. Patrick's Church (main Stage) Chicago, Illinois, United States
Jun 05, 1999
Edgefest 1999
Local H / Fountains of Wayne / Fuel / Buckcherry / Rob Zombie / Smashmouth / the smithereens / Lit / Sponge / The Clay People / the Flys
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Altamont Fairgrounds Altamont, New York, United States
Dec 31, 1997
World Party / Smithereens The Grand Ballroom At Navy Pier Chicago, Illinois, United States
Dec 30, 1997
Angel mendez / Àbre moore / the smithereens grand ballroom@navy pier Chicago, Illinois, United States
Aug 19, 1997
The Smithereens

We Love Erie Days

Public Dock Erie, Pennsylvania, United States
May 07, 1997
the smithereens / Dave Davies
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House of Blues Chicago Chicago, Illinois, United States
Jan 23, 1997
burrowers / Waco Brothers / Smithereens House of Blues Chicago Chicago, Illinois, United States
Oct 25, 1996
The Smithereens Bottle & Cork Dewey Beach, Delaware, United States
Jul 20, 1996
Ted Nugent / Bad Company / Big Head Todd & The Monsters / Smithereens / 10,000 Maniacs / Little River Band

3rd Annual Rockfest '96

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Chippewa Valley Cadott, Wisconsin, United States
Aug 07, 1995
Sarah McLachlan / the smithereens / Deadeye Dick Keller Lake Maplewood, Minnesota, United States
Jun 08, 1995
Smithereens Union Station St. Louis, Missouri, United States
May 28, 1995
Rock The Rockies
Lynyrd Skynyrd / The Smithereens / Foreigner / Bad Company / Tesla / The Charlie Daniels Band / Tanya Tucker / Jeff Foxworthy / The Freddy Jones Band / Hank Williams Jr. / John Berry
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Stapleton Airport Denver, Colorado, United States
May 05, 1995
Smithereens / watershed / Sixpence None The Richer

Blown to Smithereens Tour

Sports Live! Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Apr 15, 1995
The Smithereens

The Smithereens /watershed/Ben Folds Five

The Boathouse Norfolk, Virginia, United States
Apr 05, 1995
the smithereens Cabaret Metro Chicago, Illinois, United States
Mar 18, 1995
The Smithereens Gabe's By The Park Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States

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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
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Taps Tastes and Tunes on Jul 4, 2024 [959-small]

Taps Tastes and Tunes
Jul 4 - 6, 2024
 West Chester, OH, US
  Uploaded by Sydney Luckow

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Power Pop
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New Jersey Indie
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2019 30 concerts
2018 5 concerts
2017 33 concerts
2016 43 concerts
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2014 28 concerts
2013 37 concerts
2012 22 concerts
2011 35 concerts
2010 31 concerts
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2007 47 concerts
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has The Smithereens had?

The Smithereens has had 650 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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