Smash Mouth returns to Santa Cruz

Smash Mouth got famous fast in 1998, when the San Jose band’s first album, “Fush Yu Mang,” produced the hit single “Walking on the Sun.”

Twenty years and several hits later, Smash Mouth is still a lot of fun; make sure you’re following their Twitter feed, which retweets memes related to their hit “All Star” and entertainingly supports the local sports teams. (With the occasional feud breaking out.)

The band has had a strong 2018 musically as well. Original guitarist and songwriter Greg Camp has returned for recent concerts, and Smash Mouth recently released a 20th anniversary acoustic edition of “Fush Yu Mang.”

The band comes back for its annual free shows at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk on Friday, July 13. — Peter Hartlaub

Harmony Gerber / Getty Images 2017 Lead singer Steve Harwell returns with Smash Mouth for the band’s annual free shows at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk starting July 13.