50th Anniversary Tour Dates (as they roll out) (*UPDATED, Feb 15th*)

[Beach Boy]

Just posted by Bruce on the BBB board:

"Here is what is going on in our BB 50th touring world:
Our Beach Boys 50th starts in April and ends August 19 in Japan. There will not be any concerts with all of us together after 8/19 I am told. At the moment we are struggling with finding a large enough venue in England for a concert but the Queens Diamond Jubilee and the 2012 Summer Olympics seem to be center stage 'over there' when we are available to tour. I'm hoping for at least Birmingham to work for us."

Why not just do the o2?

Maybe do one or two nights, I checked and it's free through July and August

That sure sounds like Mike & Bruce will continue as the Beach Boys to my ears.   

[Steve Mayo]

treated angela and i to vip tickets for the Benedum Hall Pittsburgh show. after winning the suit and all that has happened the past 3 years what the hell. thanks hartford!!!  gonna have a ball   

[Justin]

Just posted by Bruce on the BBB board:

"Here is what is going on in our BB 50th touring world:
Our Beach Boys 50th starts in April and ends August 19 in Japan. There will not be any concerts with all of us together after 8/19 I am told. At the moment we are struggling with finding a large enough venue in England for a concert but the Queens Diamond Jubilee and the 2012 Summer Olympics seem to be center stage 'over there' when we are available to tour. I'm hoping for at least Birmingham to work for us."

Why not just do the o2?

Maybe do one or two nights, I checked and it's free through July and August

That sure sounds like Mike & Bruce will continue as the Beach Boys to my ears.   

Were we expecting anything to the contrary?  Retire the name with this tour?  Seems like a stretch if anyone was assuming that....

[LostArt]

YEAH!  I'm in at Summerfest in Milwaukee!  I am a happy man.  The most expensive tickets (VIP packages excepted) are under $70.00, with fees included.  I'm in section 2, just in front of the sound board (yeah!!!)  and have I mentioned that I'm a happy man?  Stoked!  

[Andrew G. Doe]

But... are you happy ?

[Pretty Funky]

Ah well, no Aust- NZ tour it seems. Still it will be a good few months following the concerts on you-tube, hope for a reasonable album, probable live DVD and album etc.

Glad to see the shows selling well. All the best to the band and enjoy the shows to those lucky enough to be near the venues. Keep us up to date with some reviews!

I can't complain as I am of the age that caught Dennis in 78 and Carl several times in later years. Some things just can't be recaptured in any reunion.

[LostArt]

But... are you happy ?

Andrew, this is just too cool.  I'll say it again.  I am a happy man!

[Pretty Funky]

But... are you happy ?

Andrew, this is just too cool.  I'll say it again.  I am a happy man!

Andrew....More the point, no local gigs in the UK yet. How are you feeling?

[18thofMay]

Ah well, no Aust- NZ tour it seems. Still it will be a good few months following the concerts on you-tube, hope for a reasonable album, probable live DVD and album etc.

Glad to see the shows selling well. All the best to the band and enjoy the shows to those lucky enough to be near the venues. Keep us up to date with some reviews!

I can't complain as I am of the age that caught Dennis in 78 and Carl several times in later years. Some things just can't be recaptured in any reunion.

The dates will come.

[Andrew G. Doe]

But... are you happy ?

Andrew, this is just too cool.  I'll say it again.  I am a happy man!

Andrew....More the point, no local gigs in the UK yet. How are you feeling?

Not exactly thrilled, but I'm not wailing, weeping and stamping my feet like a spoiled child. These things sometimes happen. The trick is to handle them like a grown up, and not a spoilt brat.

[LostArt]

Wasn't my intention to make you feel bad, Andrew (or any of you folks in the UK), if I did.   

[Iron Horse-Apples]

Wasn't my intention to make you feel bad, Andrew (or any of you folks in the UK), if I did.   

Well you did, and you'll have to live with that now.

[Alan Smith]

Ah well, no Aust- NZ tour it seems. Still it will be a good few months following the concerts on you-tube, hope for a reasonable album, probable live DVD and album etc.

Glad to see the shows selling well. All the best to the band and enjoy the shows to those lucky enough to be near the venues. Keep us up to date with some reviews!

I can't complain as I am of the age that caught Dennis in 78 and Carl several times in later years. Some things just can't be recaptured in any reunion.

The dates will come.

They surely will.

[Pretty Funky]

Just posted by Bruce on the BBB board:

"Here is what is going on in our BB 50th touring world:
Our Beach Boys 50th starts in April and ends August 19 in Japan. There will not be any concerts with all of us together after 8/19 I am told. At the moment we are struggling with finding a large enough venue in England for a concert but the Queens Diamond Jubilee and the 2012 Summer Olympics seem to be center stage 'over there' when we are available to tour. I'm hoping for at least Birmingham to work for us."

Why not just do the o2?

Maybe do one or two nights, I checked and it's free through July and August

Really?

http://www.visitgreenwich.org.uk/london-2012


North Greenwich Arena
The O2 arena, the world's most succesful entertainment venue, will be known as North Greenwich Arena in 2012. It will be hosting Artistic Gymnastics, Trampoline Gymnastics and the Basketball finals during the Olympic Games and then, a few weeks later, Wheelchair Basketball during the Paralympic Games.The Arena will seat up to 20,000 spectators for the Basketball finals and Wheelchair Basketball and 16,500 for Artistic Gymnastics and Trampoline Gymnastics.

[Shady]

Just posted by Bruce on the BBB board:

"Here is what is going on in our BB 50th touring world:
Our Beach Boys 50th starts in April and ends August 19 in Japan. There will not be any concerts with all of us together after 8/19 I am told. At the moment we are struggling with finding a large enough venue in England for a concert but the Queens Diamond Jubilee and the 2012 Summer Olympics seem to be center stage 'over there' when we are available to tour. I'm hoping for at least Birmingham to work for us."

Why not just do the o2?

Maybe do one or two nights, I checked and it's free through July and August

Really?

http://www.visitgreenwich.org.uk/london-2012


North Greenwich Arena
The O2 arena, the world's most succesful entertainment venue, will be known as North Greenwich Arena in 2012. It will be hosting Artistic Gymnastics, Trampoline Gymnastics and the Basketball finals during the Olympic Games and then, a few weeks later, Wheelchair Basketball during the Paralympic Games.The Arena will seat up to 20,000 spectators for the Basketball finals and Wheelchair Basketball and 16,500 for Artistic Gymnastics and Trampoline Gymnastics.

That makes more sense

Would it kill them to have a little break then resume the tour in the UK after the Olympics

[Wirestone]

Just posted by Bruce on the BBB board:

"Here is what is going on in our BB 50th touring world:
Our Beach Boys 50th starts in April and ends August 19 in Japan. There will not be any concerts with all of us together after 8/19 I am told. At the moment we are struggling with finding a large enough venue in England for a concert but the Queens Diamond Jubilee and the 2012 Summer Olympics seem to be center stage 'over there' when we are available to tour. I'm hoping for at least Birmingham to work for us."

Why not just do the o2?

Maybe do one or two nights, I checked and it's free through July and August

Really?

http://www.visitgreenwich.org.uk/london-2012

North Greenwich Arena
The O2 arena, the world's most succesful entertainment venue, will be known as North Greenwich Arena in 2012. It will be hosting Artistic Gymnastics, Trampoline Gymnastics and the Basketball finals during the Olympic Games and then, a few weeks later, Wheelchair Basketball during the Paralympic Games.The Arena will seat up to 20,000 spectators for the Basketball finals and Wheelchair Basketball and 16,500 for Artistic Gymnastics and Trampoline Gymnastics.

That makes more sense

Would it kill them to have a little break then resume the tour in the UK after the Olympics

No, but they might be killing one another by that point.

[Jay]

Man, these tickets selling out at such a quick rate has me worried as all get out. I reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeally want to go to the Benedum Hall show. My blood pressure is high as a kite to begin with. I just might have a heart attack now. 

[Jay]

Sorry for the above post. I'm a little excited.  Has anybody here been to the Benedum Hall? I was hoping I could get some information regarding handicapped accessability.

[Andrew G. Doe]

Ah well, no Aust- NZ tour it seems. Still it will be a good few months following the concerts on you-tube, hope for a reasonable album, probable live DVD and album etc.

Glad to see the shows selling well. All the best to the band and enjoy the shows to those lucky enough to be near the venues. Keep us up to date with some reviews!

I can't complain as I am of the age that caught Dennis in 78 and Carl several times in later years. Some things just can't be recaptured in any reunion.

The dates will come.

They surely will.

I admire your optimism. Just don't share it.

[hypehat]

treated angela and i to vip tickets for the Benedum Hall Pittsburgh show. after winning the suit and all that has happened the past 3 years what the hell. thanks hartford!!!  gonna have a ball   

You certainly deserve it! 

[Shady]

Ah well, no Aust- NZ tour it seems. Still it will be a good few months following the concerts on you-tube, hope for a reasonable album, probable live DVD and album etc.

Glad to see the shows selling well. All the best to the band and enjoy the shows to those lucky enough to be near the venues. Keep us up to date with some reviews!

I can't complain as I am of the age that caught Dennis in 78 and Carl several times in later years. Some things just can't be recaptured in any reunion.

The dates will come.

They surely will.

I admire your optimism. Just don't share it.

Oh no, now were f***ed

[Wirestone]

Call me a dreamer, but allow me to make some predictions.

1.) April - August will not be the last "reunion" tour.
2.) They will have another leg of shows relatively quickly, probably during the winter. It will be shorter.
3.) They will be doing it all again next summer.

Why? It doesn't have anything to do with art. It has to do with commerce. There will be a new studio album. A live DVD and TV special. Possibly a live album. Archival releases. A mere five-span month of touring doesn't begin to cover all the places that want to see them.

Everyone in this group can recognize dollar signs. Mike and Bruce will tour as "The Beach Boys" for most of the time, but the full band will not disappear after August.

At least that's my guess.

[Alan Smith]

Ah well, no Aust- NZ tour it seems. Still it will be a good few months following the concerts on you-tube, hope for a reasonable album, probable live DVD and album etc.

Glad to see the shows selling well. All the best to the band and enjoy the shows to those lucky enough to be near the venues. Keep us up to date with some reviews!

I can't complain as I am of the age that caught Dennis in 78 and Carl several times in later years. Some things just can't be recaptured in any reunion.

The dates will come.

They surely will.

I admire your optimism. Just don't share it.

Oh no, now were f*cked

Oh, Totally!!! and beyond   - ah, well, savin' my gold for the new album and the speculative box

[Pretty Funky]

Ah well, no Aust- NZ tour it seems. Still it will be a good few months following the concerts on you-tube, hope for a reasonable album, probable live DVD and album etc.

Glad to see the shows selling well. All the best to the band and enjoy the shows to those lucky enough to be near the venues. Keep us up to date with some reviews!

I can't complain as I am of the age that caught Dennis in 78 and Carl several times in later years. Some things just can't be recaptured in any reunion.

The dates will come.

They surely will.

I admire your optimism. Just don't share it.

There's something happening behind the scenes to me. Please don't let it be a health concern. (A post you made several months back raised my eyebrows.)

May be nothing and I hope that is the case.

[18thofMay]

Ah well, no Aust- NZ tour it seems. Still it will be a good few months following the concerts on you-tube, hope for a reasonable album, probable live DVD and album etc.

Glad to see the shows selling well. All the best to the band and enjoy the shows to those lucky enough to be near the venues. Keep us up to date with some reviews!

I can't complain as I am of the age that caught Dennis in 78 and Carl several times in later years. Some things just can't be recaptured in any reunion.

The dates will come.

They surely will.

I admire your optimism. Just don't share it.

I have heard the Australian dates  have YET to be announced. They are coming though.