Local stars will align in Red Bank next month to celebrate Pat DiNizio, the enduring Smithereens frontman who died last week at age 62.
Steven Van Zandt will join remaining Smithereens members as a guest vocalist, for a concert remembering the life of DiNizio. Patty Smyth and Scandal will open; other acts are expected to be announced.
The show, called "Time and Time Again: A Celebration of Pat DiNizio," will be held at the Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018 at 8 p.m.
According to Van Zandt, the show was already scheduled before DiNizio's death Tuesday night.
"With the sudden, tragic passing of Pat DiNizio, I think it's appropriate that we take this moment to pay tribute to him," Van Zandt said in a press release Monday. "I will be honored to sing a few of his songs with the band, and I'm asking any friends of mine if they can make themselves available for a song or two. We'll see who's around and announce them shortly."
DiNizio helped form The Smithereens in 1980. In 1986, the group from Carteret had their breakout moment when their video for "Blood and Roses" began getting played on MTV. The band became widely influential, even inspiring Kurt Cobain and Nirvana.
Tickets for the show went on sale Monday at noon for $50 each; by 1 p.m. the show had sold out.
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