Huge Smithereens update from frontman Pat Dinizio

It’s been a while since I’ve checked in at Smithereens frontman Pat Dinizio’s website, and tonight’s visit brought me a lot of exciting ‘Reens news, which I will now share with you all!

I am quite excited about all of the releases, but especially excited to read the news of a scheduled release date for the DVD companion to this year’s Smithereens live album, and also the news of pending Smithereens Beatles vinyl, and a new studio album!

Read on, won’t you?

From Pat: (link)

In terms of new CD/releases, here is what I am told;

JANUARY 27TH, 2009-

“SMITHEREENS LIVE IN CONCERT” Full-Length Concert DVD (KOCH)

This is the live video counterpart (A 5-camera shoot) to our recently-released CD “THE SMITHEREENS LIVE IN CONCERT”, which was recorded at our old stomping grounds, THE COURT TAVERN, in New Brunswick, NJ.

I have seen this footage and it looks pretty amazing…

“MEET THE SMITHEREENS”/”B-SIDES THE BEATLES” 12″ Audiophile Vinyl 2-Disc Gatefold Deluxe LPs Release (KOCH)

This is BOTH of our two recent BEATLES TRIBUTE CDs in 12″ Audiophile Vinyl packaged together in one collectible fold out/gatefold sleeve/package, and there is also talk that comic legend Jack Davis (MAD MAGAZINE & EVERYTHING ELSE!) might be personally signing/autographing the “B-SIDES” cover he did for us…

“PAT DINIZIO/BUDDY HOLLY” CD RELEASE (KOCH)

Me on vocals with acoustic guitar and real string quartet doing some very unique interpretations of my favorite BUDDY songs, and commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the passing of one of my rock and roll heroes and favorite songwriters.

BUDDY HOLLY LIVES!

MARCH 24TH, 2009-

AT LONG LAST, IT’S A BRAND-NEW SMITHEREENS ORIGINAL ALBUM/CD (THE 1ST ALL-NEW ORIGINAL COMPOSITIONS/RECORDINGS STUDIO CD IN TEN YEARS!)(KOCH)

This is being written in November (NOW) and will be recorded in New Jersey in December 2008!

HERE IT COMES!!

MAY 5TH, 2009-

THE SMITHEREENS DO “TOMMY” (KOCH)-

This is our take/interpretation of one of our favorite albums by one of our favorite bands ever, THE WHO, in celebration of the 40th Anniversary of its original release in 1969!

We are doing a one-disc abbreviated “Live At Leeds”-styled version of “TOMMY”…

It’s a really rocking, much more aggressive and tougher-sounding studio version of “TOMMY”. The basic tracks are already done, and it sounds GREAT!

Then our SMITHEREENS TOUR DATES Season commences, usually in late April, early May, and we’re “off to the races” again…

That’s it for now, my friends!

Smithereens – Live at the Ritz ’86

6 Comments on “Huge Smithereens update from frontman Pat Dinizio”

Nice to hear about all the new Smithereen music heading our way. I’ve seen the band many times as well as caught some of Pat’s solo concerts on his “Living Room Tour” and is always an enjoyable show.

Also, I’d be remiss to not compliment you on your great blog Mark. Just discovered it in doing a search for Springsteen’s Agora show downloads. You’ve got tons of great stuff here. Thanks for all the work you’ve put into it.