Celebrating 53 Years!
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No more nights in Jamestown!
Due to circumstances beyond our control, after 20 years of performing at the Narragansett Cafe we were told by management that our services were no longer needed. Management feels that the band is too big for the room. They also said patrons have said they are tired of the band and our music. So they are going in another direction. We feel it necessary to our faithful following and those who do enjoy us at the Cafe, know that this was never our decision. We have received many calls and have been approached by many asking when our next show would be in 2026 at the Narragansett Cafe. We felt we owed our faithful followers an explanation as to why we are no longer being booked at the the Cafe. We really don't have an explanation. Ever since we started performing there the place has been packed! The Nakeds and I want to keep emphasizing that it's the Narragansett Cafe's decision not to have us perform there anymore not ours. We would like to thank everyone for supporting us at the Narragansett Cafe for the last 20 years! We will miss everyone and hope that you will find us at other venues in Rhode Island. Please be sure to let us know that you are there and to come up and say hello. This turn of events is certainly disappointing to the Nakeds but it is out of our hands and it's time to move forward!
Dante Bellini Benny's Documentary
From Dante Bellini,
Hi folks.
Here is a new soft promo for my Benny’s film in the form of a retro (distressed) music video.
Featuring a song by the ageless Steve Smith and The Nakeds, I think it punctuates the feelings we all have for Benny’s, obviously, and the special places and times gone by.
You can feel free to post if you are so inclined. If you do, you can repost my Facebook post found here [](https://www.facebook.com/reel/1264681698936268)
or use this link Where Did They Go?
Hope you like it!
Thanks,
Dante
The Hard Rock Live!
On Thursday, March 5, 2026 I had the honor and privilege once again of performing at the Holiday Inn Club Vacations annual SMA Awards. It was another spectacular evening at The Hard Rock Live on City Walk at Universal Studios. Once again I rode the red carpet at the SMA's
First it was the Autograph Session!
Followed by rehersal!
And then the Show!
Get ready for 2026!
Alex Fielding Thanks You!
YOUR MONEY AT WORK! I'm very excited to share this correspondence with you from Alex Fielding. For those of who don't know, Alex is one of board members. Alex also has F.A.R.A. He has been battling this illness most of his life. A portion of the money that you donate every year at our Night of Entertainment and Golf Tournament goes to F.A.R.A for research. F.A.R.A. has made great strides over the last few years in finding a cure for this illness. Alex has benefited from all of these new treatments that have slowed the progression of his illness. Alex could not make our first Rock N Jock meeting because of a new treatment, not available in the United States, hasn't been approve by the FDA yet. So the Friedreich's Ataxia Research Alliance has sent Alex to Australia for this ground breaking treatment. Here is the emailed I received from Alex.
Hello from Australia!
I hope y’all had a fantastic Christmas and relaxing New Year. Unfortunately I won’t see you this month for good reason; I’m currently in Sydney until mid-FEB participating in a FA drug trial! This drug is very exciting for the FA community. The GeneTac technology was developed by a researcher years ago with funding from a FARA grant – so the money we raise and use to fund research, has now evolved into a meaningful FA-specific treatment! Read more HERE. Essentially this drug overcomes the genetic mutation to allow my DNA to make normal levels of frataxin, the protein that is low in FA. Unfortunately the company has hit bureaucratic delays with the FDA to open clinical sites in the US, so they sent me over here to keep moving along. I’m staying at Bondi Beach (yes a few blocks away from the shooting) – it is summer here, sunny and high 80’s so the timing was perfect to escape the New England winter. This trial is still Phase 1, dose escalating, so they are slowly increasing the dose to find a good therapeutic window that does not cause any side effects or other safety issues. I had my first of four weekly IV infusions the other day unfortunately I didn’t have a Popeye+spinach reaction, but no negative issues so far. Just a lot of blood samples, a few muscle biopsies (ouch!), and lots of evaluations for me, but I’ll get some time later this month to explore more.
Unfortunately the drug from PTC Therapeutics that I mentioned last year was rejected by the FDA in SEP – the drug was safe and well-tolerated and improved some neurological sub-scores, but didn’t improve the comprehensive score the company hypothesized so the FDA only focused on this (despite being able to show flexibility in their review by law…). The FA community was disappointed but not surprised since the data wasn’t as strong as others. What is most hopeful, is that PTC is still involved with FARA and exploring how they can move forward with the FDA. That is noteworthy – PTC has other programs and most companies in this position would drop FA and move on – but they see a path forward with FA and are strongly committed to the community. It is very encouraging and unique!
That’s the big FA updates. On a personal note, I was definitely exhausted and burned out at the end of last year, so having almost 6 weeks across the world is the perfect chance to reset. I had a kangaroo burger today – the flavor was OK, I wouldn’t recommend. I’m also learning the rules to cricket, which is now my preferred sport to nap to! I can’t wait to see y’all when I’m back and share all the fun stories of my travels. And hopefully realizing some minor improvements in my movement and coordination after the trial. The exciting part – typically companies invite Phase 1 participants back for open label extensions, so if they start that in the US later this year, I should be invited back to continue getting the drug while they work with the FDA! My phone and email work over here – just a pain with the time difference (and sorry for the OOO auto-replies – our customers are relentless!). Cheers to everyone and see you soon!
Thanks,
Alex
God Bless everyone who participates in our event every year. This is your money at work. There is light at the end of the tunnel for a cure for F.A.R.A. So please join us again this year to help raise more money for this worthy cause!
Love you all!
Steve
Steve Smith, Mary Kate O'Leary, Billl Geary. Thank all for making Wishes Come True!
LOOK WHAT'S COMING UP! BUY
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.
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.
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!
We got another new place this Friday!
Hi Neighbor! No Show this Saturday for the Nakeds. Have a Gansett without us on this Saturday!
February means 53 years of the Nakeds begiining!
Message from Steve Smith
Happy St. Patrick Day!
Last week we had two shows planned. There was no show schedule for Friday. Do to circumstances beyond our control our show last Saturday at the Hometown Tavern was postponed. So we had Saturday night off. But Sunday was another fantastic Sweat Fest at the greatest beach bar in the universe, The Ocean Mist, Matunuck, RI. Thanks to all who joined us on Sunday afternoon at the Mist. We had an early St. Patrick's Day Celebration. Thanks to all who wore the Green on Sunday. There was Great Food, Green Gansetts and The Nakeds. Always an awesome time at the Ocean Mist!
Another one show weekend for the Nakeds. Friday we will be in Connecticut for our first appearance ever at The Hungry Tiger, 120 Charter Oak Street, Manchester, CT. It's been years since we have performed in Manchester, CT. So Manchester here we come. Don Denly, the owner,promises to have plenty of ice cold Narragansett Beer on hand this Friday night. We hope to recognize some old familiar face on Friday. On Saturday we were hoping to be performing our second date of 2026 at the Narragansett Cafe. But do circumstances beyond our control that will not be happening! So stay tuned for two shows next weekend when we return to Rhode Island!
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.
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
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
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