TIS THE HOliDAY SEASON! ONE SHOW THIS WEEKEND. MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS FOR NEW YEARS EVE 2025! DON'T CALL US, WE'LL CALL YOU MUSIC VIDEO!

Rocking into the new year!

ANOTHER REMINDER TO PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER. THE NEWSLETTER PROVIDES A WEEKLY UPDATE OF BAND NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. IT ALSO SHARES PERSONAL INSIGHT OF THE BAND, STORIES AND PHOTOGRAPHS FROM OUR PAST. GO TO THENAKEDS.COM TO SUBSCRIBE! Check out Remembering Christmases Past. YOU’RE MISSING SOME GREAT STUFF. SUBSCRIBE

2000 Bartenders Ball! Washington DC.

Very sad news! Another great has left us for Rock N Roll Heaven! The legendary Steve Cropper has pasted away. The Nakeds and I had the honor and privilege of performing with him at the 2000 Bartenders Ball in Washington DC. He jumped on stage during our show with Clarence Clemons and performed the songs he wrote for some many different artists. Included in the set were Soul Man, Hold on I'm Coming, Midnight Hour. As the set rolled on I ask Steve if he knew "Something Is Wrong With My Baby"? Without losing a beat he responded "Know it, I wrote it" and he immediately played the all to familiar chord intro to the song. When ask to sing one more without hesitation he broke into one of his greatest hits. He turned to all of us on stage, smiled and sang, "Sittin' in the morning sun"! Yes he wrote Dock of the Bay. One of the greatest hits of all time. The evening with Steve Cropper is something I will cherish for the rest on my life. A few years back I had a phone conversation with him. I asked him if he would come and perform for our Rock N Jock Charities event. He said he would love to, but he was leaving to tour Europe for the summer. I believe he was 77 at the time. He was a rock n roll warhorse! The one and only Soul Man! I would normally end by saying "rest in peace my brother". But I know that he just jumped on stage with Elvis! So rock on my brother!

WE'RE MAKING IT REAL EASY TO SHOP ON LINE! JUST SCAN THE QR CODE!

Ladies Long Sleeve Tee. Available in Coral, Hot Pink, Black & Blue

The Steve Smith and Nakeds Beach Bum Line. Now available online and at all of our shows. All women's apparel available in Blue, Black, Hot Pink and Coral. Time to start your holiday shopping today! thenakeds.com. The Nakeds Our Little Town Ornament is also available at the Where is Rhode Island Store at the Warwick Mall, Warwick, RI.

Our first 45 has now been digitized and is now available on all streaming outlets. Go To:

https://open.spotify.com/album/0PPJLC9TRZrMbkwBTHMpmG?si=3LT_ZHOIT5uojMG1VflaJA

LOOK WHAT'S COMING UP! BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW!

Seems there has been some difficulty getting on the reservation link at the Crowne Plaza for New Years Eve! IT'S BEEN RECOMENDED BY THE CROWNE PLAZA TO CALL THIS NUMBER TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATION! (401) 681-4776. This is the direct line to Kristen Satrziano who will personally take your reservation directly over the phone. The Nakeds are returning to The Crowne Plaza, Warwick, RI for New Year's Eve 2025. You will want to make your reservations early. This party always sells out!

SO CALL KRISTEN STARZIANO AT (401) 681-4776 OR YOU CAN ALSO MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS BY CLICKING ON THE QR CODE BELOW!

Happy New Year!

We're starting a new tradition! January 1, 2026 we will be celebrating the New Year at the Ocean Mist, Matunuck, RI annual Penguin Plunge. Come jump in the ocean at 12:00p. You can then come in and warm up

to Steve Smith and the Nakeds!

The Ocean Mist on the first day of the year!

There's a new place in Rhode Island! Plan to make you’re reservations for dinner at the New Blue Room, Cranston, RI. Saturday, April 25, 2026. Fine Dining and Music. This will be a ticketed show. Go to theblueroom.com for tickets and dinner reservations.

Thanks to all who contributed!

Wednesday, November 26, the 39th Annual Poor Peoples' Party. Another huge success. Thanks to all who joined us at the Portuguese American Social & Athletic Club, Smithfield, RI. Once again we collected 174.lbs of food for the RI Community Food Bank. Thank you for helping us keep the tradition alive!

CHECK IT OUT ON YOUTUBE!

YOU NEED TO BE CHECKING THIS OUT! Here is the link you have been waiting for!

https://youtu.be/rfANH-8Inao

PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD! SHARE THE LINK WITH EVERYONE YOU KNOW!

The "Don't Call Us, We'll Call You" music video can now be viewed on YouTube. We would like to thank Alec Asten and his Firesite Film crew for helping produce this spectacular video. Thanks also go out to Kevin Finnegan, Patrick McMullen and the whole Ocean Mist staff for allowing us to use the Mist to make our video. It's were we wanted to be. At the Beach, "You Should be TOO!

"Don't Call Us, We'll Call You", is now available for streaming! Scan here for more information!

SCAN HERE!

Hi Neighbor! No Show this Friday for the Nakeds. Have a Gansett without us on Friday night!

Celebrtae the Holidays this Saturday in Warren, RI.

There's a new place in Rhode Island! Plan to make you reservations for dinner at the New Blue Room, Cranston, RI. Saturday, April 25, 2026. Fine Dining and Music. This will be a ticketed show. Go to theblueroom.com for tickets and dinner reservations.

Here comes Santa Claus!

Message from Steve Smith

It was another weekend off for the Nakeds. Once again we asked all of our fans to support the venues we perform at and also live music last weekend. Over the years a lot of places have closed or stopped supporting live music. We can't afford to loose anymore! Hope you all spent last weekend checking out some great music!

Happy Holidays

We only have one show this weekend. There is no show on Friday. On Saturday we bring the holiday season to the Hometown Tavern, Warren, RI. Come join us for Christmas tunes and some Gansett Christmas cheer. Make a reservation for dinner and be served by the Tavern's incredible staff. It's our last show of 2025 at the Hometown Tavern! Come join us for a festive evening. Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah!

Stay Safe, Stay Healthy, Stay Strong!

Hi Neighbor, Have Gansett this weekend!

As always, thanks to all of our fans for your support.

God Bless America!

Steve Smith

go to the main page to check out our full schedule. All of our shows are posted on our website and on Bands In Town.

2025 Twenty Five Years as The Official Band of Narragansett Beer!

"IT WAS TWENTY YEARS AGO TODAY" Narragansett Brewing asked the band to play. We are very proud that Steve Smith and the Nakeds has been and still are the official band of Narragansett Beer. We can't thank Gansett enough for letting us be a part of their growing process since 2005 when they made the move to bring Narragansett Beer home to it's roots. You can now visit the facility at 271 Tockwotton Street, Providence, RI. The Nakeds and I look forward to promoting our favorite brew for another 20 years!

So Hi Neighbor! Have a Gansett!

The Steve Smith and Nakeds Beach Bum Line. Now available online and at all of our shows. All women's apparel available in Blue, Black, Hot Pink and Coral. Time to start your holiday shopping today! thenakeds.com. The Nakeds Our Little Town Ornament is also available at the Where is Rhode Island Store at the Warwick Mall, Warwick, RI.

The other night I was scanning the hundreds of movies available to me from my cable service. After a lengthy search I decided to revisit the Greatest Beer Run Ever. For those of you who haven't seen this movie yet, it's time to check it out.

Again my great friend Peter Farrelly chose another one of our songs to be placed in the Apple TV release, "The Greatest Beer Run Ever". We are honored, blessed and humbled that Peter would once again choose a Nakeds' song for this movie. "That's Alright" from our first Album, "Coming To Theatre Near You", is featured in "The Greatest Beer Run Ever" The film released on September 30, 2022 on Apple TV. The Movie features, Zac Efron, Russell Crowe and Bill Murray. Beer Run is directed by academy award winner and my friend Peter Farrely. We can't thank Peter enough for giving us this great honor and adding to the bands legacy! Check out the movie on Apple TV. It's just as fantastic as the first time I watched it!

Steve Smith and the Nakeds Golden Anniversary Ale!

After a year of brewing our Golden Anniversary Ale., Gansett let us know they will not be brewing any more of our beer. We can't thank Narragansett Beer enough for helping us celebrate our 50th Anniversary by giving us our own beer. Just a reminder. 2025 is the 20th Anniversary of Narragansett Beer's return to Rhode Island. It is also our 20th Anniversary of being the official band of Narragansett Beer! You never know? Maybe a beer commemorating our 20th year a representing Gansett.

Our Steve Smith and the Nakeds Golden Anniversary Ale Tee Shirt is still available at all shows and on the Nakeds website.

NOW AVAILABLE IN OUR ONLINE STORE AND AT EVERY SHOW!

The new Nakeds 50th anniversary apparel!

Go to thenakeds.com

I’m Huge Video 1983!

How "I'm Huge" came to be. By the early 1980s, Naked Truth had become the most popular band on Cape Cod. Their schedule included appearances at the biggest club on the Cape, The Casino By The Sea in Falmouth, Massachusetts, which encompassed every extra-celebratory point of the summer season from Memorial Day weekend to the Fourth of July to Labor Day weekend. But in Falmouth, there was an “extra” special weekend between the 4th and the end of summer: Road Race weekend in August. From 1972 to the present, Falmouth has played host to an annual seven mile race which ends at the Casino and by this time, there were over 10,000 runners competing. The band had become friendly with two of the bartenders at the Casino, Michael Hennessey and Billy Threadgold. (Bill was a college athlete who participated in the Road Race and worked his way through school tending bar in the summers.) In the summer of 1981, Mike and Billy bought a tiny motor boat to use as a fishing skiff in the mornings which, in tribute to the massive yachts, sailboats and cabin cruisers which docked or moored on the beach side of the Casino all summer, they christened “The Huge.” The little dinghy, which more often than not had to be bailed out in the morning before fishing could commence, became the talk of the town and “huge” became the buzzword of the summer: 
How’re you doin’ today? I’m huge! 
How was the band last night? They were huge! 
How was that sandwich? It was huge! 
Late one night during Fourth of July weekend ’81, the band was hanging out after their show with Billy and Mike sipping on GIQ’s of ‘Gansett. (The “Giant Imperial Quart” was a 42 ounce beer produced by the Narragansett Brewing Company of Cranston, Rhode Island, favored by the band which was dutifully and ritually stockpiled by the Nakeds before each road trip to ensure there would be some refreshments for the post-gig wind-down period after their shows.) One thing led to another and when someone asked, “How you doin’,” and got the expected answer, “I’m huge,” someone tossed out, “…and the babes go wild!” Next thing you know, Mike and Billy and trumpet player, Steve “The Kid” DeCurtis began running with the idea and the lines began to flow. Kevin Cason, the band’s bass player and chief arranger said, “I’d better write this down!” Before the sun came up, the song had been born. Before long, the band had worked up an arrangement of the tune and they debuted it at The Casino at their next appearance on Road Race weekend to a massive audience response. At that time MTV had been born and offered a format for unsigned bands to send independent videos for airplay on MTV. The show was called Basement Tapes. So in 1981 I had the idea of filming an 
independent video of I'm Huge (and the babes go wild)! It was submitted to MTV's Basement Tapes and the Nakeds made the rotation. I recently dug up the beta master tape of that video and had it digitally formatted. Our 1983 I'm Huge (and the babes go wild) is now available to view on YouTube! https://youtu.be/t0GdD-hgiSU

As promised Our I'm Huge 1983 video is now available to view on YouTube! Check it out!

https://youtu.be/t0GdD-hgiSU

Not Much Has Changed This Week! Hope Everyone Is Hanging In There!

ANOTHER REMINDER TO PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER. THE NEWSLETTER PROVIDES A WEEKLY UPDATE OF BAND NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. IT ALSO SHARES PERSONAL INSIGHT OF THE BAND, STORIES AND PHOTOGRAPHS FROM OUR PAST. GO TO THENAKEDS.COM TO SUBSCRIBE! CHECK OUT LAST YEARS TRIP TO DC! THE NAKEDS NEWSLETTER, YOU’RE MISSING SOME GREAT STUFF. SUBSCRIBE

OUR NEW AND IMPROVED STEVE SMITH AND THE NAKEDS WEBSITE HAS BEEN LAUNCHED! GO TO thenakeds.com

I am very excited to announce the launch of our new and revitalized website. Thanks to Josh, we were able to revamp and update thenakeds.com. We would love everyone to visit our new and improved website. Check out the new format, listen to our music and purchase merchandise at www.thenakeds.com!

A MESSAGE FROM STEVE SMITH

Not much has changed in a week. Some encouraging news is that I have had some phone calls for booking this Summer. As soon as I have some confirmations on these shows they will be places on our events calendar. After some long and agonizing debate as a unit and in the best interest of the Steve Smith and the Nakeds and everyone's health, we have decided to the cancel rehearsals and recording. With a spike in Covid and the new strain, a few of the guys were not comfortable being in close quarters. As a group, we have decided to see how January plays out. We are all very close to getting the vaccine. It would be crazy if any of us tested positive now with the vaccine being so close. We can't see us performing until at least April and even that may be wishful thinking. So as for now, we will lay low and reassess it all in a few weeks.

Please be safe. We hope to see everyone soon and we hope that 2021 will be a much better year.

We had no shows last Friday and Saturday night.

This weekend and from this point forward we have no scheduled shows in the near future. Now that the vaccine is here we hope things may start to turn around. Please pray that the vaccine works so we can start entertaining you again. So enjoy an ice cold Gansett as we wait for this insanity to end. The Nakeds and I miss you all very much! We will keep you informed as to any changes in our schedule. We will be continuing our rehearsal schedule. We have also set up to do some recording in the next few months and will keep informed on our success. Hopefully we can together some Facebook live shows in the very near future. Stay tune for more information to come.

Once again it is time to unite as one to overcome this very devastating crisis. We are praying for an end to this incredible event. We would like everyone to use their common sense during this crisis. Please adhere to the current trend of self quarantine so we can put an end to this virus and return to our normal way of life. There's going to be one hell of celebration when this crisis is over! Please pray for those who have contracted this virus. Protect yourself and others by following the rules of common sense to stop it's spread. Also pray for the restaurant and bar owner's that keep us working. Please patronize those venues that still offer take out service. Working together we can beat this thing and get back to normal living. Looking forward to performing for everyone soon. Stay Safe, Stay Healthy, Stay Strong! God bless you all!

Hi Neighbor, Have Gansett this weekend!

As always, thanks to all of our fans for your support.

God Bless America!

Nothings Changed! Waiting on the Vaccine!

Stay Safe, Stay Health! Stay Strong!

OUR NEW AND IMPROVED STEVE SMITH AND THE NAKEDS WEBSITE HAS BEEN LAUNCHED! GO TO thenakeds.com

I am very excited to announce the launch of our new and revitalized website. Thanks to Josh, we were able to revamp and update thenakeds.com. We would love everyone to visit our new and improved website. Check out the new format, listen to our music and purchase merchandise at www.thenakeds.com!

SHOP AT OUR NEW ONLINE STORE!

Our online store is now open on our newly renovated website. The store is completely stocked with everything Steve Smith and the Nakeds. Nakeds apparel, CD's, Covid masks, stickers and ornaments are all available.Visit the Merch link at www.thenakeds.com

The Old!

The Huge!

The Standard!

Keep the Faith!

Message from Steve Smith

Bringing you up to speed. After some long and agonizing debate as a unit and in the best interest of the Steve Smith and the Nakeds and everyone's health, we have decided to the cancel rehearsals and recording. With a spike in Covid and the new strain, a few of the guys were not comfortable being in close quarters. As a group, we have decided to see how January plays out. We are all very close to getting the vaccine. It would be crazy if any of us tested positive now with the vaccine being so close. We can't see us performing until at least April and even that may be wishful thinking. So as for now, we will lay low and reassess it all in a few weeks.

Please be safe. We hope to see everyone soon and we hope that 2021 will be a much better year.

We had no shows last Friday and Saturday night.

This weekend and from this point forward we have no scheduled shows in the near future. Now that the vaccine is here we hope things may start to turn around. Please pray that the vaccine works so we can start entertaining you again. So enjoy an ice cold Gansett as we wait for this insanity to end. The Nakeds and I miss you all very much! We will keep you informed as to any changes in our schedule. We will be continuing our rehearsal schedule. We have also set up to do some recording in the next few months and will keep informed on our success. Hopefully we can together some Facebook live shows in the very near future. Stay tune for more information to come.

Once again it is time to unite as one to overcome this very devastating crisis. We are praying for an end to this incredible event. We would like everyone to use their common sense during this crisis. Please adhere to the current trend of self quarantine so we can put an end to this virus and return to our normal way of life. There's going to be one hell of celebration when this crisis is over! Please pray for those who have contracted this virus. Protect yourself and others by following the rules of common sense to stop it's spread. Also pray for the restaurant and bar owner's that keep us working. Please patronize those venues that still offer take out service. Working together we can beat this thing and get back to normal living. Looking forward to performing for everyone soon. Stay Safe, Stay Healthy, Stay Strong! God bless you all!

Hi Neighbor, Have Gansett this weekend!

As always, thanks to all of our fans for your support.

God Bless America!

IT'S WORKING! KEEP THOSE THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS COMING!

It really works! Last month Frank Rapone our brother and former keyboard player was diagnosed with Covid 19. We asked that you keep him in your thoughts and prayers. Frank's condition was very serious. When talking with Frank his told taht after five weeks he is finally feeling better. Matt Dilorio and Steve Burke, are also both showing miraculous signs of improvement! SO KEEP'EM COMING!

Our New Website Launches this Week!

Another reminder to please subscribe to our weekly newsletter. The newsletter provides a weekly update of band news and announcements. It also shares personal insight of the band, stories and photographs from our past. Go to thenakeds.com to subscribe! Check out Remembering TJ, Ken Lyon and Clarence Clemons! The Nakeds newsletter, you’re missing some great stuff. Subscribe today by selecting the sign in link.

OUR NEW AND IMPROVED STEVE SMITH AND THE NAKEDS WEBSITE HAS BEEN LAUNCHED! GO TO thenakeds.com

I am very excited to announce the launch of our new and revitalized website. Thanks to Josh, we were able to revamp and update thenakeds.com. We would love everyone to visit our new and improved website. Check out the new format, listen to our music and purchase merchandise at www.thenakeds.com!

SHOP AT OUR NEW ONLINE STORE!

Our online store is now open on our newly renovated website. The store is completely stocked with everything Steve Smith and the Nakeds. Nakeds apparel, CD's, Covid masks, stickers and ornaments are all available. Visit the Merch link at www.thenakeds.com

Now Available at the Nakeds Online Store!

On The Road To Recovery!

IT'S WORKING! KEEP THOSE THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS COMING!

It really works! Last month Frank Rapone our brother and former keyboard player was diagnosed with Covid 19. We asked that you keep him in your thoughts and prayers. Frank's condition was very serious. I talked to Frank this week and after five weeks he is finally feeling better. Matt Dilorio and Steve Burke, are also both showing miraculous signs of improvement! SO KEEP'EM COMING!

Matty and The Rock N Jock Gang!

Steve Burke!

Message from Steve Smith

Bringing you up to speed. After some long and agonizing debate as a unit and in the best interest of the Steve Smith and the Nakeds and everyone's health, we have decided to the cancel rehearsals and recording. With a spike in Covid and the new strain, a few of the guys were not comfortable being in close quarters. As a group, we have decided to see how January plays out. We are all very close to getting the vaccine. It would be crazy if any of us tested positive now with the vaccine being so close. We can't see us performing until at least April and even that may be wishful thinking. So as for now, we will lay low and reassess it all in a few weeks.

Please be safe. We hope to see everyone soon and we hope that 2021 will be a much better year.

We had no shows last Friday and Saturday night.

This weekend and from this point forward we have no scheduled shows in the near future. Now that the vaccine is here we hope things may start to turn around. Please pray that the vaccine works so we can start entertaining you again. So enjoy an ice cold Gansett as we wait for this insanity to end. The Nakeds and I miss you all very much! We will keep you informed as to any changes in our schedule. We will be continuing our rehearsal schedule. We have also set up to do some recording in the next few months and will keep informed on our success. Hopefully we can together some Facebook live shows in the very near future. Stay tune for more information to come.

Once again it is time to unite as one to overcome this very devastating crisis. We are praying for an end to this incredible event. We would like everyone to use their common sense during this crisis. Please adhere to the current trend of self quarantine so we can put an end to this virus and return to our normal way of life. There's going to be one hell of celebration when this crisis is over! Please pray for those who have contracted this virus. Protect yourself and others by following the rules of common sense to stop it's spread. Also pray for the restaurant and bar owner's that keep us working. Please patronize those venues that still offer take out service. Working together we can beat this thing and get back to normal living. Looking forward to performing for everyone soon. Stay Safe, Stay Healthy, Stay Strong! God bless you all!

Hi Neighbor, Have Gansett this weekend!

As always, thanks to all of our fans for your support.

God Bless America!