"I'll Blow You Varmints To Smithereens!" Dennis and the boys explain how the band got the name. You will need the RealPlayer™ to watch this slideshow. If your browser warns you that you don't have a necessary plug-in or helper application, you need to download and install the free RealPlayer here.
	"Let's Talk About Otis!" Dennis and Pat talk about famed songwriter Otis Blackwell, and the days when the Smithereens worked as his backing band, both in concert and on record. You will need the RealPlayer™ to watch this slideshow. If your browser warns you that you don't have a necessary plug-in or helper application, you need to download and install the free RealPlayer here.

Audio/Video From Around the Web

Pat DiNizio's Video Interview For The House Of Blues
Pat DiNizio recorded a video interview for the House of Blues in Las Vegas in June, 2000. (Real Player and Windows Media)

The Smithereens Video Concert And Video Interview For The House Of Blues
The Smithereens recorded a full video concert for the House of Blues in LA in December 1999, and they've put it back in their archives for all to see! What's more, they've got the video interview with Pat DiNizio and Jim Babjak, too! (Real Player and Windows Media)

Pat DiNizio Audio Interview
RockCool.com has an exclusive audio interview from February 1, 2000 with Pat, where he talks about the Smithereens, now and then, and his own solo projects. (Real Player)

Pat DiNizio Audio Interview
A very interesting audio clip from DejaMuse.com, in which Pat talks about the brief contractual agreement with RCA, and their trademark dog, Nipper. (Real Player)

DiNizio Mini-Concert
Pat DiNizio performed an acoustic mini-concert for Yahoo! in Dallas, on February 25, 2000. (Real Player and Windows Media)

DiNizio Video Interview
Pat DiNizio also recorded a video interview in Dallas on 2/25/00. (Real Player and Windows Media)

Another DiNizio Video Interview
Pat DiNizio recorded a video interview on 7/22/99, at NYC's Bottom Line. He also performed live acoustic versions of Blood And Roses, and She's Got A Way. (RealPlayer)

Pat DiNizio Audio Interview
A short telephone interview with Pat DiNizio from SonicNet in November of 1999 about what it takes to be a successful band. (Real Player)

New Buzzed Meg Track On MP3
Download a free MP3 sample of Jim Babjak and Dennis Diken with Buzzed Meg and their soon-to-be released recording of "Jaguar." (From FutureMan Records.)

Buzzed Meg Unreleased Track On MP3
Download a free MP3 of Jim Babjak and Dennis Diken with Buzzed Meg and their unreleased recording of "Don't Run And Hide." (From Crispinmusic.com)

Pat DiNizio-Produced Tracks
Pat DiNizio produced an EP for the band Near. You can download and hear some of the songs he produced, in MP3 format at MP3.Com

DiNizio's Basement Tapes
Pat DiNizio's Basement Tapes are available at Pat's Liquid Audio site. Download these 48 amazing solo demos, exclusively online. Pat's archival tracks are priced at $1.50 per song download. Download the Liquid Audio player and hear the tunes! You can also read Pat's press release about these recordings.