Mike and Bruce Tour 2015

[Niko]

that is NOT how that photo is being used for advertising.

Gasp.

[Lee Marshall]

...Bruce..."OK...This'll work...That's America's 'bird' and we're America's band.  Good idea.  Let's snap a couple.  Cheeeeese."
...Handler..."Geez...I hope they hurry.  This guy weighs WAY more than you would think.  Ohhh...my arm."
...Mike..."The unstable animal never has been changed so rapidly.
The motor and the plane and the great war have gone over him,
And Lenin has lived and Jehovah died: while the mother-eagle
Hunts her same hills, crying the same beautiful and lonely cry
And is never tired: dreams the same dreams,
And hears at night the rock-slides rattle and thunder in the
Throats of these living mountains.
It is good for man
To try all changes, progress and corruption, powers, peace and anguish,
not to go down the dinosaur's way
Until all his capacities have been explored: and it is good for him
To know that his needs and nature are no more changed, in fact, in ten
thousand years than the beaks of eagles.
Man!!!  I can't believe I remembered all of that!!!
Oh crap!!!  I'm not smiling.  sh*t!!!"

[Jim V.]

I'm guessing some anti-mike wack job altered that photo simply for the sake of posting it on here...that is NOT how that photo is being used for advertising. Go right on their Facebook to see the whole thing...

I know it's stupid of me to even answer, but you do get it, right, RubberSoul13? The edited version of the "ad" that was posted on here was basically pointing out how pathetic it is that Mike's "Beach Boy" group is being promoted with a photo of the classic Beach Boys (i.e. Brian, Carl, Dennis, Mike, Al). Highly misleading.  It would be like a venue promoting a Guns N' Roses gig with this photo:



Chances are, if a person saw that as advertisement for a GNR gig, they might get to the show to find out that Slash, Izzy and Duff aren't exactly in the group. Now one would say, "hey the person should look it up online," but I would counter that the same people are probably the ones who are showing up to what are billed as "Beach Boy" shows these days to find a bunch of guys who look like they are in their mid 40s and, some guy from a TV show and another seemingly wearing girl jeans.

So yeah, I don't think there's much wrong with poking a bit of fun at that highly misleading little ad.

[RubberSoul13]

Is it even justifiable as an advertisement though when the concert is a free event...at a car show none the less?

These folks don't care who's up there...

[Jim V.]

Is it even justifiable as an advertisement though when the concert is a free event...at a car show none the less?

These folks don't care who's up there...

So I suppose maybe they should add Snoop Doggy Dogg, Mitt Romney and Kanye West to the ad too! Since, whatever, nobody cares. Who cares if they mislead people!

[GhostyTMRS]

I'm guessing some anti-mike wack job altered that photo simply for the sake of posting it on here...that is NOT how that photo is being used for advertising. Go right on their Facebook to see the whole thing...

I know it's stupid of me to even answer, but you do get it, right, RubberSoul13? The edited version of the "ad" that was posted on here was basically pointing out how pathetic it is that Mike's "Beach Boy" group is being promoted with a photo of the classic Beach Boys (i.e. Brian, Carl, Dennis, Mike, Al). Highly misleading.  It would be like a venue promoting a Guns N' Roses gig with this photo:



Chances are, if a person saw that as advertisement for a GNR gig, they might get to the show to find out that Slash, Izzy and Duff aren't exactly in the group. Now one would say, "hey the person should look it up online," but I would counter that the same people are probably the ones who are showing up to what are billed as "Beach Boy" shows these days to find a bunch of guys who look like they are in their mid 40s and, some guy from a TV show and another seemingly wearing girl jeans.

So yeah, I don't think there's much wrong with poking a bit of fun at that highly misleading little ad.

If someone showed up to a GNR gig expecting Slash, Izzy and Duff based on a 25 year old promo pic from Use Your Illusion they would have to be spectacularly stupid. The same would apply to anyone looking at a 51 year old pic to advertise a Beach Boys gig....especially if they show up and feel ripped off because two of the main guys in the picture are long since dead. Even if Brian, Mike, David and Bruce played it would be still misleading....but it's not going to matter either way, because I doubt anyone will care who's in the band at a free car show.

[Jim Rockford]

I'm guessing some anti-mike wack job altered that photo simply for the sake of posting it on here...that is NOT how that photo is being used for advertising. Go right on their Facebook to see the whole thing...

I know it's stupid of me to even answer, but you do get it, right, RubberSoul13? The edited version of the "ad" that was posted on here was basically pointing out how pathetic it is that Mike's "Beach Boy" group is being promoted with a photo of the classic Beach Boys (i.e. Brian, Carl, Dennis, Mike, Al). Highly misleading.  It would be like a venue promoting a Guns N' Roses gig with this photo:



Chances are, if a person saw that as advertisement for a GNR gig, they might get to the show to find out that Slash, Izzy and Duff aren't exactly in the group. Now one would say, "hey the person should look it up online," but I would counter that the same people are probably the ones who are showing up to what are billed as "Beach Boy" shows these days to find a bunch of guys who look like they are in their mid 40s and, some guy from a TV show and another seemingly wearing girl jeans.

So yeah, I don't think there's much wrong with poking a bit of fun at that highly misleading little ad.

If someone showed up to a GNR gig expecting Slash, Izzy and Duff based on a 25 year old promo pic from Use Your Illusion they would have to be spectacularly stupid. The same would apply to anyone looking at a 51 year old pic to advertise a Beach Boys gig....especially if they show up and feel ripped off because two of the main guys in the picture are long since dead. Even if Brian, Mike, David and Bruce played it would be still misleading....but it's not going to matter either way, because I doubt anyone will care who's in the band at a free car show.

I plan on enjoying the evening regardless of the advertising.  I'll probably be one of the few that will know the difference anyway.

[ontor pertawst]

What's with all the condescension about the audiences for "touring band" shows? I mean I know in some of the footage sometimes they look a bit clueless, but surely more than 2 of them somehow managed to get through life and figure out who BW and AJ are.

[RubberSoul13]

What's with all the condescension about the audiences for "touring band" shows? I mean I know in some of the footage sometimes they look a bit clueless, but surely more than 2 of them somehow managed to get through life and figure out who BW and AJ are.

Having been to five Mike and Bruce shows (which I know isn't THAT many compared to others here) I can honestly say I have NEVER talked to someone that knew anymore Beach Boys than Mike Love and Brian Wilson. Some might know that there were Wilson brothers, some might even know that Mike is a cousin...but many of them did not even know that Brian Wilson still makes music and performs live.

My favorite one was when the old women (probably in her 80's) next to me asked her husband who Carl Wilson was when Bruce was dedicating "God Only Knows" and he said Carl was their father who managed them.....

[The Cincinnati Kid]

Mike and Bruce are coming to Cincinnati later this summer (maybe someone important read my plea earlier in this thread  ).  They are going to be playing with The Temptations.  Does this usually mean the set list is going to be smaller or will it be a full show with The Temptations mixed in?

[Jim Rockford]

What's with all the condescension about the audiences for "touring band" shows? I mean I know in some of the footage sometimes they look a bit clueless, but surely more than 2 of them somehow managed to get through life and figure out who BW and AJ are.

I'm not trying to be condescending, but a lot of people don't keep up with stuff like that. Especially people from my neck of the woods. I'm not saying they're stupid, but I don't think they're in the know.  I actually hope I'm wrong. It would be certainly be nice to share the experience with someone that has the same knowledge.

[Nicko1234]

Mike and Bruce are coming to Cincinnati later this summer (maybe someone important read my plea earlier in this thread  ).  They are going to be playing with The Temptations.  Does this usually mean the set list is going to be smaller or will it be a full show with The Temptations mixed in?

A full show. Last year they played 33 songs after The Temptations set.

Considering the cheap ticket prices ($40-60), I would say it`s a no brainer.

[RubberSoul13]

Mike and Bruce are coming to Cincinnati later this summer (maybe someone important read my plea earlier in this thread  ).  They are going to be playing with The Temptations.  Does this usually mean the set list is going to be smaller or will it be a full show with The Temptations mixed in?

Wow...MIke found a band with less original members than his to open up for 'em!

[Emdeeh]

Just in from BRI:

"David Marks will be joining Mike Love and Bruce Johnston, March 27, Lake Tahoe, NV at the MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa and March 28th, San Tan Valley, AZ at the Good Life Festival, Encanterra Country Club. Tickets and VIP Packages are still available."

[Autotune]

While we're at it... What are the chances of David joining Mike permanently? Why not?

[Lowbacca]

While we're at it... What are the chances of David joining Mike permanently? Why not?

One more mouth to feed (permanently).

[Micha]

While we're at it... What are the chances of David joining Mike permanently? Why not?

One more mouth to feed (permanently).

And if David brought his own food?

[Mendota Heights]

While we're at it... What are the chances of David joining Mike permanently? Why not?

He has never joined any camp permanently before. Why this time?

[Cam Mott]

While we're at it... What are the chances of David joining Mike permanently? Why not?

I'm guessing it is more up to David than Mike.

[HeyJude]

While we're at it... What are the chances of David joining Mike permanently? Why not?

He has never joined any camp permanently before. Why this time?

I don’t know how far back we’re going, but when Dave joined in late 1997, that was a “permanent” thing rather than just sitting in for a string of shows. It was as permanent as anything can be; obviously one can leave at just about any time. Which Dave did in mid-1999.

As to whether Dave might join up again full time, my guess would be that he hasn’t been asked specifically lately to re-join full time. Rather, it appears as though Mike likes the current format of having Dave at strings of shows (Dave of course appears to like that format as well). I’d venture to guess in some cases one goal is to perk up sales for small groupings of shows (I’m guessing a reason Dave and Al were both asked to play Jones Beach last year). I wouldn’t be surprised if the promoter working with them for this year’s UK shows suggested adding another BB to perk up sales (or Mike suggested it to them).

If they didn’t move to get Dave back in full time when an opening came up last year (instead adding Foskett even though they already had a falsetto guy), I can’t envision it happening full-time now.

I add the obvious caveat that for all we know Dave has been asked numerous times and declined.

[donald]

Looking forward to the Ryman show this coming Sunday nite.   Will post a brief review.     Also planning to return to Nashvillle in June to see Brian Wilson.   Long ass drive but can't miss these opportunities to see these guys yet one more time.     Like going to Mecca.

[Cyncie]

What's with all the condescension about the audiences for "touring band" shows? I mean I know in some of the footage sometimes they look a bit clueless, but surely more than 2 of them somehow managed to get through life and figure out who BW and AJ are.

I'm not trying to be condescending, but a lot of people don't keep up with stuff like that. Especially people from my neck of the woods. I'm not saying they're stupid, but I don't think they're in the know.  I actually hope I'm wrong. It would be certainly be nice to share the experience with someone that has the same knowledge.

You can make that at least 3, since my best friend and I plan to go.

Somernites Cruise is a very large car show. Car shows like to go retro with the music and the events.  This concert is part of the 15th anniversary of the show, so the city of Somerset has dropped some cash and sponsored The Beach Boys and appearances by Henry Winkler and the Happy Days gang (Potsie and Ralph, I think).

The audience isn't really going to be made up of Beach Boys fans to start with. They'll be car show fans first, with an interest in 50's and 60's era music. I know. I've sung at a lot of car shows, this one included.

Anyway, I wouldn't expect a lot of discussion about Pet Sounds or Smiley Smile from the audience. That's not what they're attending for. It looks like a fun event, though, so I'll be there.

[shadownoze]

Just got home from seeing Mike & Bruce's BBs at the Austin Rodeo. After the bucking broncos and bull riding, a circular, rotating stage was hauled out to the center of the dirt arena and fairly quickly set up for the group to start. They only had an hour to play, so it was rapid-fire greatest hits all the way. Scott Totten and John Cowsill were both terrific. Jeff Foskett sounded good on the falsetto parts. I was not as impressed with the keyboard player, whom I had not seen before.
Mike's voice sounded extremely weak tonight; he could hardly hold a steady note for a second.
With the short length of the show, there were not many surprises. I was pleased they did the Carl video with GOK. And they saved Kokomo for the encore...and it got a huge response from the crowd.
The biggest surprise, however, was when local boy Christopher Cross joined the group onstage and sang I Can Hear Music. Here's the video:

http://shadownoze.tumblr.com/post/114020615508/the-beach-boys-at-the-austin-rodeo-with-guest

Christopher returned for the encores of Kokomo and Fun Fun Fun.

All in all, tightly-packed hits show that went over big with a not-so-typical BB audience.

[RubberSoul13]

Just got home from seeing Mike & Bruce's BBs at the Austin Rodeo. After the bucking broncos and bull riding, a circular, rotating stage was hauled out to the center of the dirt arena and fairly quickly set up for the group to start. They only had an hour to play, so it was rapid-fire greatest hits all the way. Scott Totten and John Cowsill were both terrific. Jeff Foskett sounded good on the falsetto parts. I was not as impressed with the keyboard player, whom I had not seen before.
Mike's voice sounded extremely weak tonight; he could hardly hold a steady note for a second.
With the short length of the show, there were not many surprises. I was pleased they did the Carl video with GOK. And they saved Kokomo for the encore...and it got a huge response from the crowd.
The biggest surprise, however, was when local boy Christopher Cross joined the group onstage and sang I Can Hear Music. Here's the video:

http://shadownoze.tumblr.com/post/114020615508/the-beach-boys-at-the-austin-rodeo-with-guest

Christopher returned for the encores of Kokomo and Fun Fun Fun.

All in all, tightly-packed hits show that went over big with a not-so-typical BB audience.

I'd love to hear "I Can Hear Music" one of these days...Christopher Cross, I could take or leave    Seen him once and that was enough!

[Vernon Surfer]

Looking forward to the Ryman show this coming Sunday nite.   Will post a brief review.     Also planning to return to Nashvillle in June to see Brian Wilson.   Long ass drive but can't miss these opportunities to see these guys yet one more time.     Like going to Mecca.

Not as the long ass drive that I took last year to see Brian in the desert. If it had not been for for Al, it would have been a washout.  That was the concert with that Fendertones guy doing the falsetto.