Page 1 of 1
The Smithereens in VA Beach
Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2008 7:39 pm
by johneek
The East Coast Surfing Championships in VA Beach have nightly entertainment. I noticed in yesterday's paper that the band playing that evening was The Smithereens. I packed up the wife and kids to headed to the beach...
They were on...the crowd wasn't that large (maybe 1000) but they were energetic and the band seemed to enjoy their time on stage. That seems to be the rule rather than the exception with these guys. Here are a few photos from the show that I thought you might enjoy.
Re: The Smithereens in VA Beach
Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2008 7:45 pm
by johneek
Here are are a few more.....
Just before the show started, I got Jimmy's attention and waved him to the front of the stage. I help up my camera, and showed him this shot (which I have saved on my camera for posterity) and asked, "Do you remember this?" He smiled and nodded and asked, "How long ago was that anyway?"
Re: The Smithereens in VA Beach
Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2008 1:46 pm
by johneek
If it's not obvious from the photos, there were no RICs to be seen anywhere. The sound was still quite good once you get away from the stage and back near the board....
Re: The Smithereens in VA Beach
Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2008 2:29 pm
by dswp
Thanks for posting this John.
Did they do anything off of their new (second) Beatles tribute album?
Re: The Smithereens in VA Beach
Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2008 2:43 pm
by sloop_john_b
Thanks John!
I played that Strat. Heavy, heavy flatwounds.
Re: The Smithereens in VA Beach
Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2008 7:50 pm
by johneek
dswp wrote:....Did they do anything off of their new (second) Beatles tribute album?
The only Beatles song I heard them play was "Hold Me Tight" off of
Meet the Smithereens, but I did leave a little before the show was over (tired kids...).
Re: The Smithereens in VA Beach
Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2008 1:32 pm
by kennyhowes
Most of y'all know this, but I moonlight as the Smithereens' stage manager when we both happen to be in the same place at the same time. Usually this is restricted to their west coast dates.
Jim, Pat and The Thrilla use their Rickenbackers for studio stuff and local Jersey/NYC shows, but use the Fenders for shows they fly to.
Re: The Smithereens in VA Beach
Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2008 4:41 pm
by phlemmy
My band played the ECSC back in 1994.
Re: The Smithereens in VA Beach
Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2008 7:44 pm
by johneek
phlemmy wrote:My band played the ECSC back in 1994.
Hey Sean....our opening number on Sunday is "Ladies and Gentlemen" by Saliva....I think I need to borrow your vest
.
Re: The Smithereens in VA Beach
Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2008 9:38 pm
by rickenbrother
Very cool, John, thanks for posting!
You have a gig this Sunday? Have a great one and posts some pics after the gig!
Re: The Smithereens in VA Beach
Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2008 12:44 am
by jps
Re: The Smithereens in VA Beach
Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2008 12:04 pm
by rickenbrother
Thanks, Jeffrey!
Re: The Smithereens in VA Beach
Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2011 2:14 pm
by bobby_peru
cool...
