Moe's Alley Presents: The Smithereens

Name: Moe's Alley Presents: The Smithereens
Start: 2026-06-12T20:00:00-08:00
End: 2026-06-12T21:00:00-08:00
Location: Moe's Alley

Schedule

Fri, 12 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 pm

UTC-08:00

Location

Moe's Alley | Santa Cruz, CA

Information
Moes Alley presents legendary alt-rock band The Smithereens! Friday, June 12, 2026Doors 7pm / Show: 8pm$42 in advance / $47 day of the show21+* All sales are final* Avoid scammers! Only purchase tickets from moesalley.com or ticketweb.com* Tickets requested by email will be delivered 3 days prior to the event* Will Call tickets will be available at the door on the day of the event====THE SMITHEREENSSince their formation in Carteret, New Jersey in 1980, The Smithereens have earned a reputation as one of Americas most enduring rock bands. Founding members Pat DiNizio (vocals/guitar), Jim Babjak (guitar/vocals), Mike Mesaros (bass/vocals), and Dennis Diken (drums/vocals) built a distinctive sound rooted in the melodic punch of the British Invasion, fused with the raw energy of American garage rock. The result was a catalog of timeless songs that continue to resonate with audiences worldwide.The bands breakthrough came with the 1986 release of Especially for You, featuring the modern rock classics Blood and Roses and Behind the Wall of Sleep. Critical acclaim and radio success soon followed with Green Thoughts (1988) and 11 (1989), albums that delivered charting singles including Only a Memory, A Girl Like You, and Too Much Passion. Throughout the late 1980s and 1990s, The Smithereens became fixtures on MTV, college radio, and mainstream rock stations, while touring extensively with artists such as Tom Petty, Lou Reed, and The Pretenders.

Note:
This event is 21 and over. Any ticket holder unable to present valid identification indicating that they are at least 21 years of age will not be admitted to this event, and will not be eligible for a refund.