It is written that Dennis Diken is “the hardest working drummer in show business.” Well, on Friday February 3, the Smithereens’ sticksman will get his chance to live up to the hype! That night, he’ll be on the kit with 3 great bands when The Bowery Electric presents “London, Paris, New York & New Jersey on The Bowery!
Pat DiNizio talks to TimesSquare.com about changes in the music industry, his Las Vegas show “Confessions of A Rock Star”, and the best part about The Smithereens playing in New York City.
MAGNET magazine pays homage to the MTV show 120 minutes, by remembering 120 of their favorite alternative rock videos from that era. And The Smithereens’ “Top of the Pops” makes the list.
The Smithereens Winter East Coast tour continues with stops at the World Cafe in Philadelphia, and B.B. King’s Blues Club in New York City’s Time Square. In an interview with The MAC WIRE, drummer Dennis Diken talked about the upcoming NYC gig, as well as some side projects he’s working on.
Jacquie Kubin of the Washington Times Communities reviews the Smithereens Rams Head show saying, “One might wonder how a small venue can create a concert like atmosphere, however you need look no further than The Smithereens.
The Smithereens are back on the road, playing The State Theatre in Falls Church, VA on Sat. January 14. In an interview in The Fairfax Times, Pat DiNizio revealed the band’s set will include new songs, old hits, and some surprises!
The Smithereens’ 2011 album came in #8 in John M. Borack’s “Top 20 of 2011″ list in Goldmine Magazine, who called it “Powerful guitar pop like only the ‘Reens can do it.”
Pat DiNizio talks to Tony Peters of Icon Fetch about his new Las Vegas show “Confessions of A Rock Star”, the Smithereens’ upcoming Winter 2012 shows, recording “2011″ as well as their Beatles and Who tribute albums, and much more!
Smithereens drummer Dennis Diken talks to The Washington Examiner about Smithereens 2011, as well as the bands’ January East Coast Winter tour.
First Little Steven’s Underground Garage fans nominated The Smithereens’ “Sorry” as one of the “Top 10 Coolest Songs in the World” for 2011. Now The Smithereens make Little Stevens’ personal lists of both Top Coolest Albums and Coolest Songs for 2011. Thanks Little Steven!
