The First Gig: Anselmo Valencia Ampitheater Tucson, AZ 4/24/12 (SETLIST/REVIEWS)

[hypehat]

That's French.

[Justin]

So of the lucky people going to opening night of the tour tonight...can we expect live updates of the setlist as it happens (I know, now I"m getting greedy!)?  Or will we wait till after the show's over for reports? 

[drbeachboy]

I vote for live updates. To everyone going to the show, have a wonderful time, and let's hope they are spot on.

[Jaspy]

Enjoy the show
and record, record, record audio & movies,
but first of all, just enjoy!

[bgas]

News from the Beach Boys for their VIPs: 

 Dear Beach Boys Meet & Greet + Soundcheck fan,
> Anselmo Valencia Amphitheater, TUCSON, April 24th, 2012
>  Meet & Greet + Soundcheck Package
> Here is your itinerary.  This information is REALLY IMPORTANT, so please read
everything VERY CAREFULLY!  You are in charge here, so please let everyone in
your party know the following information. 
> Please note the early afternoon check-in time, which is necessary to attend
the scheduled soundcheck. Most venues prohibit re-entry once you have checked
in, so please plan your day accordingly.
> 
> The Basics:
> 
> ·       This package is NON-TRANSFERABLE.
> ·       Meeting time: 3:00pm!
> ·       Meeting place: VIP Nation check-in table in front of the AVA Box
Office, located on the West side, closest to the casino.  Look for the VIP
Nation sign.
> Doors open to the public at 6:00pm.  The show begins at 7:00pm.*
> 
> Just a reminder…   These packages are not transferable.
>>> Please don’t bring recording devices, or any other prohibited items. No
personal cameras (not even cell phones) allowed during the meet & greet, please.
> Due to time constraints the Beach Boys will not be able to sign any items.
>
> The Details
> Please meet your host, at the VIP Nation check-in table in front of the
AVA Box Office, located on the West side, closest to the casino, at 3:00pm.  If
you arrive late, you may miss the meet & greet and soundcheck. Please bring
PHOTO ID matching the ATTENDEE NAME on your order.  Please bring your order
confirmation as well just in case it’s needed.
> You’ll receive your exclusive Meet & Greet laminate, specially designed tour
shirt, collectible tour poster, commemorative ticket and an exclusive tote bag!
You’ll have special access to the Beach Boys soundcheck! You’ll have a meet and
greet with members of the Beach Boys!
> Then out to enjoy the show from your great seat(s) in rows 2-5!
> Doors open to the public at 6:00pm.  The show begins at 7:00pm.*
>  Any questions regarding your itinerary can be directed to the customer
service number.
> If you are running more than 45 minutes late, please call us or
text your host. If you are late, you may miss the meet & greet
and soundcheck.
> 
> *All times subject to change without notice

[Justin]

Thanks for that bgas.  No autographs at the meet and greet...makes sense.  It will no doubt be a quick in-and-out thing--autographs would take up too much time.  But we do get individual photos with each Beach Boy taken by a professional photographer, yes?? 

[Eric Aniversario]

I can deal with no autographs, but no pictures???

[Justin]

Well I expect that the "group picture" with the whole band will be taken by someone in the organization and will email out the pictures to us later.  No doubt it's going to be a substantial group of people at these meet and greets...so that picture with the group will be a little like "Where's Waldo?" when you're trying to spot yourself later, sadly.

[Wirestone]

Pictures were advertised in the packages that were sold. And not group, but a "personal picture."

http://vipnation.com/programs/beach-boys/

[Justin]

Ah yes, that's right.  Thanks Wirestone.  Well, I think that word "personal" picture is up for interpretation.  I cannot see the guys standing there for maybe 20+ pictures with each individual fan when they can do the whole thing in one shot with the whole group standing around them.  Especially since they would have to do that on every gig on this tour.  I would obviously prefer the individual picture hands down...but I'm trying to be realistic (perhaps even a touch pessimistic).

[anazgnos]

Could be that they will have a photographer (or several) on hand taking atmosphere & candid shots throughout, so people can get prints after the fact.  That's basically what was done at the Brian signing at Fingerprints, to prevent people slowing down the line trying to get personal shots.  You might not get a posed, staged smiling photo but you would have pics of yourself standing in close proximity to/milling about with/talking to the Beach Boys.

[SG7]

I'm sure the touring band will be around too right?

[Justin]

Could be that they will have a photographer (or several) on hand taking atmosphere & candid shots throughout, so people can get prints after the fact.  That's basically what was done at the Brian signing at Fingerprints, to prevent people slowing down the line trying to get personal shots.  You might not get a posed, staged smiling photo but you would have pics of yourself standing in close proximity to/milling about with/talking to the Beach Boys.

Yeah I remember that at Fingerprints.  That could definitely be the case too.  I guess we'll find out soon enough...be interested to know how they arrange that.

[drbeachboy]

For as much as I paid for that ticket, I expect more than a group photo. We deserve a little one on one.

[meltedwhiskeyinmyhand]

For as much as I paid for that ticket, I expect more than a group photo. We deserve a little one on one.

I have a feeling this is going to get interesting....

[bgas]

For as much as I paid for that ticket, I expect more than a group photo. We deserve a little one on one.

I think everyone here would agree with you, and maybe you'll get what you expect, but this is the Beach Boys you're dealing with...

[Rocker]

I hope someone who attends the first concert will post some during the intermission

[Lowbacca]

Some of the Boys will be more sociable/chatty than others. That's just the way it is. But I doubt you will leave them disappointed.

[Justin]

On the VIP Nation Facebook page they've setup a few photo albums of recent meet and greets for other artists (Bryan Adams, Sugarland and Big Time Rush).  It appears that they do in fact set up a small area for each fan to join the entire band for a personalized group shot.  Here's a group of fans with the band Big Time Rush:



If the BB do this---that would be VERY cool!

[Pinder's Gone To Kokomo And Back Again]

I DEMAND a picture of Mike and OSD hugging!

[SMiLE Brian]

I DEMAND a picture of Mike and OSD hugging!

With OSD hiding a taser behind his back.

[Lowbacca]

On the VIP Nation Facebook page they've setup a few photo albums of recent meet and greets for other artists (Bryan Adams, Sugarland and Big Time Rush).  It appears that they do in fact set up a small area for each fan to join the entire band for a personalized group shot.  Here's a group of fans with the band Big Time Rush:



If the BB do this---that would be VERY cool!

I WANT BRIAN POSING AS JAMES BOND!  Please, make it happen.

[Cabinessenceking]

Sorry if this has been posted , but a very interesting quote from Bruce on the BBB Board

Steve:
There is one song that I know of going on the set list that has a couple of small sections sung in spanish (but it's not "Kokomo")...

Bruce Johnston
Tucson, Airzona
April 23, 2012

Guys, it's the part where Mike introduces 'Bluebirds over the mountain'....

[Pinder's Gone To Kokomo And Back Again]

I DEMAND a picture of Mike and OSD hugging!

With OSD hiding a taser behind his back.

Yes, and then the taser being wrestled away from OSD by Jeff Foskett and John Stamos!

[Justin]

Nothing earth shattering but:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/shows/steve-wright-in-the-afternoon/webcam-of-the-day/


Webcam Of The Day
The Beach Boys begin their 50th anniversary reunion world tour in Tucson, Arizona tonight.

They formed in 1961, and it’s 50 years this year since the Boys released their debut album Surfin’ Safari.

Founding members Brian Wilson, Mike Love and Al Jardine, plus Bruce Johnston and David Marks - who replace the late Wilson brothers Dennis and Carl – will perform together for the first time in 20 years.

The Beach Boys are one of best-selling acts of all time, having sold an incredible 100 million albums worldwide.

The band was inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988 and performed Good Vibrations at this year’s Grammy Awards.

So today’s webcam is in Tucson, Arizona ready for the start of their reunion tour.


Check out our Arizona Cam


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The camera is just in commemoration of the tour...if you follow the link you'll see that the webcam simply points to a random spot in the city and is absolutley nowhere near the venue.  Sounded too good to be true!