"How good are they LIVE?" in the last 12 months on 100 (as of 3/8/25)
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Real Live Certified
Artists are "Real Live Certified" if their live shows have broad critical acclaim
Critics Consensus
Based on 14 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that The Smithereens is rated as an enjoyable live performer, with decent shows overall. The Smithereens concert reviews describe live shows and performances as electrifying.
How long are their concerts?
How long are The Smithereens concerts? The Smithereens concerts usually last from an hour and a half to up to an hour and 45 minutes.
How much to book?
How much does it cost to book The Smithereens? To hire for a live performance or concert, the booking fees for The Smithereens range from $15,000 - $25,000, with The Smithereens's current estimated booking fee to be around $15,000.
On tour
Daryl's House Club, Pawling, NY, United States (April 12)
The Smithereens are a powerpop/rock group from Carteret, New Jersey. The group formed in 1980 and consists of Pat DiNizio (lead singer/guitar), Jim Babjak (guitar), Mike Mesaros (bass), and Dennis Diken (drums).
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Critic Concert Reviews
The Orange County Register (USA)
July 25, 2009
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O.C. surfing writer Shawn Price, who once upon a time was instrumental in developing our fleeting Register Soundstage series (he kicked it off with a chat and performance from Donavon Frankenreiter), returns to review one of Jersey’s finest …
The veteran New Jersey rockers were joined by both of their lead vocalists, Marshall Crenshaw and Robin Wilson, for a stellar performance at Sony Hall in midtown Manhattan on Friday, April 29th.
That the last two years have been unkind to live music might be the understatement of the season. Bands who thrived on live performance were forced to hunker down, ride out the unavoidable pandemic pause, and wait until the proverbial “numbers” came down before performing in front of actual people again.
