The Smithereens with guest vocalist Robin Wilson
December 7, 2024 at 8pm
The Smithereens return to Carteret this year with a celebration of their Jersey roots and the musical heritage that shaped their sound. Founded in New Jersey in 1980, The Smithereens have been creating electrifying, original rock’n’roll for 44 years. Jim Babjak (guitar) Dennis Diken (drums) and Mike Mesaros (bass) grew up together in Carteret and lead singer, the late Pat DiNizio, hailed from Scotch Plains.
The Smithereens’ take no prisoners sound, reflecting their Garden State roots, has resonated with fans worldwide over the course of 17 albums and 2500+ live shows. Their most recent release, The Lost Album, on CD and gold vinyl, features 12 previously unreleased, songs recorded in the fall of 1993 when the band was in between contracts with Capitol and RCA. They've also inspired generations of musicians, including Kurt Cobain, who counted The Smithereens as a major influence on Nirvana.
Since the passing of Pat Dinizio, Jim Babjak, Dennis Diken and Mike Mesaros have continued forward with the addition of Gin Blossom’s lead singer Robin Wilson and Marshal Crenshaw.
The Smithereens return to Carteret this year with a celebration of their Jersey roots and the musical heritage that shaped their sound. Founded in New Jersey in 1980, The Smithereens have been creating electrifying, original rock’n’roll for 44 years. Jim Babjak (guitar) Dennis Diken (drums) and Mike Mesaros (bass) grew up together in Carteret and lead singer, the late Pat DiNizio, hailed from Scotch Plains.
The Smithereens’ take no prisoners sound, reflecting their Garden State roots, has resonated with fans worldwide over the course of 17 albums and 2500+ live shows. Their most recent release, The Lost Album, on CD and gold vinyl, features 12 previously unreleased, songs recorded in the fall of 1993 when the band was in between contracts with Capitol and RCA. They've also inspired generations of musicians, including Kurt Cobain, who counted The Smithereens as a major influence on Nirvana.
Since the passing of Pat Dinizio, Jim Babjak, Dennis Diken and Mike Mesaros have continued forward with the addition of Gin Blossom’s lead singer Robin Wilson and Marshal Crenshaw.
