Smithereens’ drummer Dennis Diken recently chatted with New York writer Anne Raso about playing at B.B. King’s in New York City, the new Smithereens album slated for release later this year, as well as some side projects he’s working on, including an appearance on Bell Sound guitarist Chris Bolger’s upcoming release.
Smithereens’ drummer Dennis Diken has written two articles for the October 2012 issue of Modern Drummer Magazine. One is a feature piece on Dennis Wilson of the Beach Boys, and the other is a memorial piece on ’60′s NY session drummer Buddy Saltzman.
A review of the Smithereens’ show at the Black Potatoe Music Fest in Clinton NJ, including a video of “Room Without a View.” “Never underestimate the power of two guitars, a bass and drums. In the right hands, this template is still hard to beat.”
Joey Ramone’s second solo album, “…ya know?” will be released on May 22, 2012, eleven years after his untimely death from lymphoma. The album features 15 tracks, selected from demos and previously unreleased recordings.
Join Smithereens drummer Dennis Diken and organist Ed Alstrom on Thursday March 1 for a free concert at the Rahway Senior Citizens Center! Ed will be playing the ‘Mighty Wurlitzer’ Theater Organ, an amazing instrument with an amazing history!
On Saturday Feb. 18th from 11am-1pm EST The Smithereens’ Dennis Diken will be filling in for the great Michael Shelley on the mighty WFMU. Tune in at 91.1 FM in New York, at 90.1 FM in the Hudson Valley and streaming at www.wfmu.org. With platters a-plenty, he plans to please you!!
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!
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.
Smithereens drummer Dennis Diken talks to The Washington Examiner about Smithereens 2011, as well as the bands’ January East Coast Winter tour.
Catch Smithereens drummer Dennis Diken at the James River Jam on Friday 11/11/11! Dennis will be on drums along with musicians Don Felder, John Oates, JD Souther, Micky Dolenz and more. The James River Jam takes place in Williamsburg VA on Friday, Veterans Day.
