Mike receives Ella Award 2014

[The Shift]

You're right Rich, that was very disingenuous of me; humble apologies to Scott andthe ofher hard-working guys who e turned the M&B Beach Boys into a live treat. I think I'd've enjoyed his performance of Wild Honey more though if the Waters Family had added more clout to the backing vocals for Wild Honey and got a real R&B thang cookin'.

[bgas]

You're right Rich, that was very disingenuous of me; humble apologies to Scott andthe ofher hard-working guys who e turned the M&B Beach Boys into a live treat. I think I'd've enjoyed his performance of Wild Honey more though if the Waters Family had added more clout to the backing vocals for Wild Honey and got a real R&B thang cookin'.

I loved it just for Mickey coming to the show in his best "Brian wearing his bathrobe" attire! He shown like a star amidst all the tuxedo'd clownsuits.
Now who was the clown that played that dour guitar solo?

[Robbie Mac]

Um, that would be Mr. Scott Totten, occasional poster on this very message board.

[bgas]

Um, that would be Mr. Scott Totten, occasional poster on this very message board.

Oh well. I thought it sucked. can't like em all now....

[KittyKat]

I brought up on another thread that I liked Scott's solo.  He has some chops and I think he's a better guitarist than Foskett.

[Doo Dah]

Thought it was a little 'by the numbers' rawk guitar solo. Would've been a nice change of pace to feature a keyboard lead - faithful to the original, but still fresh in this day and age. But so it goes.

Cover band musicians are not usually known for a unique personal style.

[KittyKat]

Thought it was a little 'by the numbers' rawk guitar solo. Would've been a nice change of pace to feature a keyboard lead - faithful to the original, but still fresh in this day and age. But so it goes.

Cover band musicians are not usually known for a unique personal style.

You can say the same for Brian's band, other than Dave. They're both cover bands. Though I do think there are some members of Brian's band that have more personal style than Jeff Foskett or Scott Totten. I think Scott's solo is good in that it does sound rather slick and professional. Some like that, some don't. The Eagles have made a career out of having those types in their touring bands.

[bringahorseinhere?]

This is absolutely terribly disgusting! 

this is mikey and david lee roth doing 'California girls'....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYP447lKlDE

Mike sounds way awesome!!!  that other pelican ruined the whole thing!

Why? Why? WWWHHHHYYYY?

RickB

[baseball95]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Bs9USCix-4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YLmhCwv-aI

[Shady]

Um, that would be Mr. Scott Totten, occasional poster on this very message board.

Oh well. I thought it sucked. can't like em all now....

Scott was browsing this thread just last night, he probably saw your post 

[Pinder's Gone To Kokomo And Back Again]

Great to see Al, Dave, and Mike together again! Time heals many wounds

Yes, really great and great news. Congrats to Mike!

Sure seems like Brian should have found a way to be there.

Agreed: but then again, maybe it was smart for him to not show up.... Mike was getting an award and if Brian had been there it would have been all about him.

[Dancing Bear]

I think the guitar solo was ok. Dolenz seemed to have found his way with the song AFTER said solo. I guess we've been spoiled by Carl, Bçondie and Cowsill.

[chrs_mrgn]

After watching the videos to be honest it was hard to watch.

For the most part the members of the band sounded great. Al's vocals were a little weak but I think it may have had to do with the live mixing because overall the whole band sounded jut sort of low in the mix and quiet.

The guest vocalists were just not good. Roth was painful and Dean Torrence was not much better. But it was at least fun to see him up there singing.

Mike sounded great and John Stamos has still not aged a day since 1992.

[bringahorseinhere?]

After watching the videos to be honest it was hard to watch.

For the most part the members of the band sounded great. Al's vocals were a little weak but I think it may have had to do with the live mixing because overall the whole band sounded jut sort of low in the mix and quiet.

The guest vocalists were just not good. Roth was painful and Dean Torrence was not much better. But it was at least fun to see him up there singing.

Mike sounded great and John Stamos has still not aged a day since 1992.

Indeed I agree!  Perhaps Stamos in 20 or so years will be the new 'original' beach boy! we just don't know it yet...

now let's see... bri denny carl mike al bruce dave blondie ricky Jeffrey......... and!    stamos!

we could add ed carter, billy hinsche etc etc...........   now that's just getting silly lol..

RickB

[Pinder's Gone To Kokomo And Back Again]

I think the guitar solo was ok. Dolenz seemed to have found his way with the song AFTER said solo. I guess we've been spoiled by Carl, Bçondie and Cowsill.

It's also a serious bitch of a song to sing! Surf's Up is actually easier on the pipes!

The only person I've seen do a smash up job of Wild Honey, other than Carl, Blondie (and to a lesser extent: Cowsill) is Evie Sands ....... which ought to say something right there!

[Pretty Funky]

Mikes speech.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00JgyeGXaIg

[SonoraDick]

For the most part the members of the band sounded great. Al's vocals were a little weak but I think it may have had to do with the live mixing

Where did you see/hear Al?

[STE]

For the most part the members of the band sounded great. Al's vocals were a little weak but I think it may have had to do with the live mixing

Where did you see/hear Al?

http://youtu.be/4nTOE24JJIg

[STE]

California Saga medley:  http://youtu.be/8Owde0j02Jc

Highlights: http://youtu.be/NkGorCW80TQ

Fun Fun Fun (with everybody): http://youtu.be/CBtayphDhPM

[Peadar 'Big Dinner' O'Driscoll]

Mikes speech.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00JgyeGXaIg

Bruce left out of thank yous or does he just merit a "band" thank you?

[STE]

Mikes speech.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00JgyeGXaIg

Bruce left out of thank yous or does he just merit a "band" thank you?

After Mike was done Bruce stepped to  the microphone and said "I just want to thank Mike Love for not mentioning my name"

[Mayoman]

Mikes speech.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00JgyeGXaIg

Bruce left out of thank yous or does he just merit a "band" thank you?

After Mike was done Bruce stepped to  the microphone and said "I just want to thank Mike Love for not mentioning my name"

Shades of Elton John at the R&R Hall Of Fame induction. 

[Pretty Funky]

At least he didn't say Brian was chickensh!t for not turning up.

[startBBtoday]

But seriously, why was Jeff essentially a member of The Beach Boys' backing band in this? Was Randall's voice shot or something?

[bluesno1fann]

At least he didn't say Brian was chickensh!t for not turning up.

I think he's getting a little old for that kind of nonsense