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The Smithereens with Marshall Crenshaw -- Photo by Luciano J. Bilotti
Reviews

The Smithereens shine at special NYC show

By John CurleyMay 2, 2022
The Smithereens -- Christmas Morning single sleeve
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The Smithereens release “Christmas Morning” single

By John CurleyDec 8, 2020
The Smithereens -- Love Me Do and PS I Love You 45 single sleeve art
Single Reviews

The Smithereens pay tribute to Pat DiNizio and Andy White with release of “Love Me Do / P.S. I Love You” 45

By John CurleyAug 7, 2020
The Smithereens (left to right: Jim Babjak, Dennis Diken, guest vocalist Marshall Crenshaw and Mike Mesaros) participated in a night of talk and music at the Grammy Museum Experience at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ on Thursday, October 24th. (Photo by John Curley)
Reviews

The Smithereens reminisce and perform on a special night in Newark

By John CurleyFeb 6, 2020
The Smithereens’ original lineup (L-R): Dennis Diken, Jim Babjak, Pat DiNizio and Mike Mesaros. Photo: Jim Babjak Archives.
Articles

The Smithereens proud to be among New Jersey's finest

By John CurleyJan 28, 2020
The Smithereens, with singer-songwriter Marshall Crenshaw on lead vocals and rhythm guitar, performed an incendiary show (their second of the night) at The Iridium in New York City’s Times Square on Saturday, July 13th. (Photo by Luciano J. Bilotti, courtesy of The Smithereens)
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The Smithereens were electrifying as the lights went out on Broadway

By John CurleyJul 14, 2019
The Smithereens with Marshall Crenshaw are shown performing at Outpost in the Burbs in Montclair, NJ on Friday, June 1st. (Photo by Neil Seiffer)
Reviews

The Smithereens with Marshall Crenshaw tear it up in Montclair

By John CurleyJun 3, 2018
Dave Davies’ fantastic show on Saturday, April 7th in Montclair, New Jersey was part of the town’s Outpost in the Burbs concert series. (Photo by Paul Undersinger)
Blogs

Dave Davies delivers terrific show in Montclair

By John CurleyApr 8, 2018
Pat DiNizio (foreground) with Smithereens bandmates Jim Babjak and Dennis Diken (in back)
Blogs

Remembering Pat DiNizio of the Smithereens

By John BorackDec 18, 2017
Smithereens 2011
Reviews

Review for The Smithereens' 'Smithereens 2011'

By Goldmine staffDec 25, 2011
Severo Jornacion overdubs a bass line during a Dec. 13 recording session for the upcoming Smithereens album, which is being produced by Don Dixon (left). (Photo by Chris M. Junior)
News

Something new on the way from The Smithereens

By Chris M. JuniorDec 15, 2010
The "classic" Smithereens lineup (from left) Mike Mesaros, Jim Babjak, Dennis Diken and Pat DiNizio hang out backstage.
Articles

The Smithereens are still rocking after 30 years

By Patrick PrinceMay 31, 2010