Where are The Smithereens?

jcb1100 · Post by **jcb1100** » Tue Jan 30, 2007 2:00 pm

Yup. "The Smithereens would like to thank (several other people), John Hall & Kenny Howes at Rickenbacker guitars, and (several other people)." Congratulations!

kennyhowes · Post by **kennyhowes** » Tue Jan 30, 2007 2:07 pm

That's totally crazy!

If you had told me, oh, 5 years ago, that my name would be on a Smithereens record, I wouldn't have believed you.

Then again, I wouldn't believe half the stuff that I've been through in five years. Wow.

charlyg · Post by **charlyg** » Tue Jan 30, 2007 4:46 pm

Very cool Kenny!

wmthor · Post by **wmthor** » Tue Jan 30, 2007 5:35 pm

First you shared the stage with "The Smithereens" and now you're going to be schlepping their guitars?

eric_b · Post by **eric_b** » Tue Jan 30, 2007 6:04 pm

Hey,I personally painted the 350 that Pat played at the 75th shindig,just because I was a longtime fan,since early 80's,and I wanted to do something sorta in return for the good music over the years.It was a personal thing for me,and I feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to give something back..Don't need my name in an album (CD?) jacket,just seeing that thing gettin' played on stage and having Pat thank me was more than enough..

jcb1100 · Post by **jcb1100** » Tue Jan 30, 2007 6:40 pm

You guys at RIC have all the fun!

johnallg · Post by **johnallg** » Tue Jan 30, 2007 7:15 pm

Perks......

charlyg · Post by **charlyg** » Tue Jan 30, 2007 7:29 pm

Nice little coffee shop. Or was that Central Perk?

kennyhowes · Post by **kennyhowes** » Tue Jan 30, 2007 9:45 pm

Wmthor, I've stage managed for them a bunch (albeit sporadically) over the last few years. As Gary says, it'd good work if it pays! And it does. Wouldn't want to do it full-time, but it's good fun.

karl_teten · Post by **karl_teten** » Tue Jan 30, 2007 11:51 pm

Is Mike playing bass with the group anymore?

jaymi · Post by **jaymi** » Wed Jan 31, 2007 3:21 am

and if he is, why is he using that F***er bass still anyway?!? shouldn't there be a blackstar in the house?

kennyhowes · Post by **kennyhowes** » Wed Jan 31, 2007 6:43 am

He is not.

jcb1100 · Post by **jcb1100** » Wed Jan 31, 2007 7:38 am

Is that permanent? I haven't seen him with the guys in the last few years, but it always sounded like he would be welcome back. Nonetheless, Severo "The Thrilla" Jornacion has been doing a great job on bass.

studiotwosession · Post by **studiotwosession** » Wed Jan 31, 2007 8:54 am

Kenny, do you put them up there with the dB's?

kennyhowes · Post by **kennyhowes** » Wed Jan 31, 2007 10:21 am

Oh, much higher than the dBs. I honestly only know a handful of dBs material, and like it just fine, but from day one (hearing "Blood & Roses" around '86) the 'Reens struck a chord and have been a pretty big deal to me.

They've certainly had their ups and downs artistically, but when they're on (which is more often than not) they hit 'em out of the park.

It's pretty weird to get to be pals with one of your favorite bands. My story is not that unique, either - they've always been very, very accessible to fans. Look at Severo - he started out as a fan too, and now he's in the band! (He actually left a band of mine to join them full time, but that's another story.)