The Smithereens's 1988 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
Oct 26, 1988
The Smithereens / Paul Kelly
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Orpheum Theatre Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Oct 20, 1988
the smithereens / Paul Kelly & The Messengers
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Metropol Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Oct 17, 1988
The Smithereens Holmes Student Center Ballroom DeKalb, Illinois, United States
Oct 13, 1988
The Smithereens / Paul Kelly and the Messengers
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Power Center for the Performing Arts Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
Oct 12, 1988
The Smithereens Stepan Center, University Of Notre Dame Notre Dame, Indiana, United States
Oct 08, 1988
The Smithereens / Paul Kelly and the Messengers

Green Thoughts Tour

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Hallenbeck Hall Saint Cloud, Minnesota, United States
Oct 01, 1988
Smithereens Hollywood Paladium Los Angeles, California, United States
Sep 24, 1988
The Smithereens Centennial Hall, Augustana College Rock Island, Illinois, United States
Sep 17, 1988
INXS / Guns N' Roses / the smithereens / Iggy Pop / Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers
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Texas Stadium Irving, Texas, United States
Show Duplicates for Sep 17, 1988
Sep 11, 1988
Smithereens / House of Freaks Reitz Union Gainesville, Florida, United States
Aug 28, 1988
Squeeze / Hothouse Flowers / John Hiatt / Deacon Blue / Smithereens / Broken English / Roachford / The Lucy Show / John Otway / Chris Ford
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Richfield Avenue Reading, England, United Kingdom
Aug 26, 1988 –
Aug 28, 1988
Reading Festival 1988
Ramones / Roachford / the smithereens / The Name / The Lover Speaks / The Lucy Show / Iggy Pop / Rankin Roger / Meat Loaf / John Otway / Starship / Bonnie Tyler / Fields of the Nephilim / Gene Loves Jezebel / Bonfire / Broken English / The Wonder Stuff / Deacon Blue / Quireboys / Uriah Heep / Runrig / Squeeze / The Godfathers / John Hiatt / The Seers / Ghost Dance / Hothouse Flowers Show all bands
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Unknown venue Reading, England, United Kingdom
Show Duplicate for Aug 26, 1988
Jul 30, 1988
The Smithereens The Mosque Richmond, Virginia, United States
Jul 29, 1988
Squeeze / the smithereens Merriweather Post Pavilion Columbia, Maryland, United States
Jul 27, 1988
Squeeze / The Smithereens

THE BABYLON AND ON TOUR

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The Mann Music Center Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Show Duplicates for Jul 27, 1988
Jul 23, 1988
Squeeze / The Smithereens Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater Wantagh, New York, United States
Jul 22, 1988
Squeeze / the smithereens

Babylon And On Tour

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Jones Beach Theater Wantagh, New York, United States
Jul 21, 1988
Squeeze / the smithereens

Squeeze / The Smithereens

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City Island Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States
Jul 19, 1988
Squeeze / The Smithereens Meadowlands Arena East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States
Jul 18, 1988
Squeeze / The Smithereens
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Lake Compounce Bristol, Connecticut, United States

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Reading Festival 1988 on Aug 26, 1988 [045-small]

Reading Festival 1988
Aug 26 - 28, 1988
 Reading, England, United Kingdom
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Reading Festival 1988 on Aug 26, 1988 [046-small]

Reading Festival 1988
Aug 26 - 28, 1988
 Reading, England, United Kingdom
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The Smithereens / Paul Kelly on Oct 26, 1988 [882-small]

The Smithereens / Paul Kelly
Oct 26, 1988
 Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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The Smithereens / Paul Kelly and the Messengers on Oct 13, 1988 [418-small]

The Smithereens / Paul Kelly and the Messengers
Oct 13, 1988
 Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
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Squeeze / The Smithereens on Jul 27, 1988 [542-small]

Squeeze / The Smithereens
Jul 27, 1988
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Squeeze / The Smithereens on Jul 27, 1988 [072-small]

Squeeze / The Smithereens
Jul 27, 1988
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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The Smithereens / Paul Kelly and the Messengers on Oct 8, 1988 [147-small]

The Smithereens / Paul Kelly and the Messengers
Oct 8, 1988
 Saint Cloud, Minnesota, United States
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The Pittsburgh Press
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Thursday, October 20, 1988, the smithereens / Paul Kelly & The Messengers on Oct 20, 1988 [637-small]

The Pittsburgh Press Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Thursday, October 20, 1988


the smithereens / Paul Kelly & The Messengers
Oct 20, 1988
 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
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Squeeze / The Smithereens on Jul 27, 1988 [350-small]

Squeeze / The Smithereens
Jul 27, 1988
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 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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the smithereens on Jul 1, 1988 [946-small]

the smithereens
Jul 1, 1988
 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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Power Pop
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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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2008 35 concerts
2007 47 concerts
2006 24 concerts
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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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