An Evening with The Smithereens w/ DJ Mellie Mel
Friday January 12
The State Theatre
220 N. Washington
Falls Church, Va
22046-4517
703.237.0300
Doors: 7 PM
Showtime 9 PM
Tickets: $20
Genre: 80's Rock & Roll
Dressed in leather, brandishing heavy guitars, and an unabashed fetish for British
Invasion pop, the Smithereens were an anomaly in the American college rock scene
of the late '80s. They came onto the national radar in 1988, and the first single,
"Only a Memory," not only became a college and modern rock hit, but it
crossed over to album-rock stations as well. The Smithereens made their attempt
at big-time album-rock success with their third album, "11". Hiring producer
Ed Stasium brought a heavier guitar sound, which made "A Girl Like You"
a Top 40 hit, sending "11" to gold status, and solidifying their spot
in our memories.
We've got a special show for you this year. It's all Smithereens all night.
The guys will be doing multiple sets: a dozen or so originals from various years
and albums, then the entire "MEET THE SMITHEREENS!" Album (12 SONGS),
then another dozen or so originals, plus a very cool acoustic set. Don't be
late...
Doors open at 7 PM and our very special guest DJ Mellie Mel will start the night
shortly thereafter. You know (or should know) Mellie Mel from Shee-bop and U.B.U.
Mellie Mel will be spinning left of dial, alternative, punk, & new wave. If
you haven't checked her out before, you should do it now.
Friday January 12
The State Theatre
220 N. Washington
Falls Church, Va
22046-4517
703.237.0300
Doors: 7 PM
Showtime 9 PM
Tickets: $20
Genre: 80's Rock & Roll
Dressed in leather, brandishing heavy guitars, and an unabashed fetish for British
Invasion pop, the Smithereens were an anomaly in the American college rock scene
of the late '80s. They came onto the national radar in 1988, and the first single,
"Only a Memory," not only became a college and modern rock hit, but it
crossed over to album-rock stations as well. The Smithereens made their attempt
at big-time album-rock success with their third album, "11". Hiring producer
Ed Stasium brought a heavier guitar sound, which made "A Girl Like You"
a Top 40 hit, sending "11" to gold status, and solidifying their spot
in our memories.
We've got a special show for you this year. It's all Smithereens all night.
The guys will be doing multiple sets: a dozen or so originals from various years
and albums, then the entire "MEET THE SMITHEREENS!" Album (12 SONGS),
then another dozen or so originals, plus a very cool acoustic set. Don't be
late...
Doors open at 7 PM and our very special guest DJ Mellie Mel will start the night
shortly thereafter. You know (or should know) Mellie Mel from Shee-bop and U.B.U.
Mellie Mel will be spinning left of dial, alternative, punk, & new wave. If
you haven't checked her out before, you should do it now.
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