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The show started right on time and the band was at its best. The crowd was into it and they played a lot of great material (including the Who's "Acid Queen" and Frees "Alright Now". I wish the show was longer.
i couldnt find anywhere to e-mail jim and im not on facebook(nor will i ever be) jim put in one of the greatest guitar performances i have ever seen live it was inspired im 56, and worked in the industry ive seen just about every heavy hitter live in the music biz jims guitar playing saturday night was one of the best!!!!!
The Smithereens rocked the house at the Howard Theater, in Washington D.C. I have been a huge fan of theirs for 25 years and finally got to see them live. It was worth the trip from Alabama
Most fun at a concert in many years. These guys sound the same as they did in the 80's!! The best concert venue around - small, great acoustics and waiters to bring drinks!
The Smithereens sounded amazing! Rocking solid, even some sing alongs! Can't wait to see 'em again!
This was an enjoyable show at a historic club. Tommy Tutone has perhaps the most catchy song ever and the audience ate it up. The Romantics powered through their set and The Smithereens were great! I just wish Pat would lose some weight he looks very unhealthy...
While seeing the Smithereens was a great show -- i purchased tickets at the beginning of the summer to see Marshall Crenshaw. Apparently, Marshall performs "when his schedule permits"? Strange that the initial line-up was not introduced as "Rock of the 80s w The Smithereens, The Romantics, Tommy Tutone and Marshall Crenshaw when his schedule permits"
After 34 years the Smithereens still rocked! What a great show! We had a lot of fun chair dancing to some good old rock n roll. Mohegan Sun is a smaller venue with great acoustics and not a bad seat in the house. I would recommend seeing a show here any time.
The Smithereens are the best 4 piece rock/pop band on the planet. No nonsense. No pretension. Just play your heart out rock and roll and get this.....with MELODY. If you take the Beatles, the WHO, the Kinks, and then add a pinch of Jersey you get the SMITHEREENS.
I had a wonderful time The food and drink was good I will come and come again
We drove from Hamilton Ontario, Canada to see the Smithereens. Brought my mother-in-law with us and she was up dancing with me :) We absolutely LOVE the Smithereens and have driven twice to Norfolk Connecticut to an amazing venue called "Infinity Hall" to see them in the past.
The most fun concert I've ever been to. Pat DiNizio and the crew played hard, played long and really had a great time, along with the audience. This is their favorite show of the year and if you like good, honest American rock n' roll then don't miss it when they play B.B. King's place. At DiNizio said, they didn't just want to play the hits. They put together an amazing set that included great songs from their past and some deep tracks, too. Capped it off with the driving guitars of the "Batman" TV show theme song. This was a hard-core Smithereens audience, too, with many singing along, knowing all the lyrics. I came from California to see this show, having been a long-time Smithereens fans (and just coming off another holiday season enjoying their Christmas CD) and it was more than worth it. I hope I get the chance to see them here again.
MY HUSBAND'S FAVORITE BAND. THEY SOUNDED INCREDIBLE LIVE. AMAZING ENERGY. THEY GAVE IT UP AND THE AUDIENCE SAID, MORE PLEASE.
the melodies,harmonies and fun have never waned-they need to get out on road more-and to more locales like l.a and florida-come on guys-your sound is one of a kind-
Finally got a chance to see the Smithereens live. Have loved their straight-ahead rock, energy, and clearly appreciated lyrics since the '80's. The performance was memorable as they played with a high level of energy and engaged the audience throughout a continuous 2-hour set. They have a great stage personality and clearly enjoy performing live - especially with an adoring and loyal crowd. The BB King venue was a great match for the group - more intimate than an outside festival setting, although the latter would allow the audience to dance mor easily.
This the 3rd year in a row we have seen the Smithereens at B B Kings. Obviously we love the band. When the bassist and the lead guitarist come out to the crowd and jam is the highlight of the show. Like when they perform The Who songs.
I've been a fan and a friend of the band's since their earliest days. When Pat originally lived at home, Jim was in Music in a Different Kitchen, Dennis had much better jokes and Mike was, well, 'Mike'. I staged a few live shows from my (fossilized) radio days: 'Barrage from the Garage' (on 'HTG, 106.3) and one particularly lively show, was with The Smithereens at the Court Tavern in New Brunswick. They are still, without question, a: 'mondo frat bash au go-go' with incredible enthusiasm and relentless passion for their craft. Time and time again.
Thank you gentlemen, from a transplanted East Coaster. It was the first time I ever saw this group even though I am originally from the Garden State. Not only were they musically spot on, but every member was clearly enjoying themselves. The talent of each of them was matched by overt and genuine friendliness during the meet and greet. Pat walked in saying "Ah! My people!" and this was the tone set for the whole session.
We went to both shows. Each was wonderful with one of the best bands in the land clearly enjoying themselves and playing tight, melodic rock. They obviously love and respect their fans, too. The room was a good one - fairly small with great sound. The place was rocking out! We'd go to see these guys again in a heartbeat!
Great Concert, nice venue, very fun. I took my wife to this concert for valentines day. She has always been a fan and I always enjoyed their work so I figured it would be okay, it was a lot more than that. In as few words as possible, They haveen't lost their chops. The new bass player was good but I was stunned by both of the Solos by the Drummer and the Lead Guitarist. They played intricate, powerful solos while making it look as if they were drinking a cold beer in their lawn chairs. the Vocals were also amazing. most bands at 30+ plus years in the business sing in lower registers and still stuggle. These guys rocked.