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Trisha Campo and I would like to announce the newest addition to "Our Team" here in Beach Boy Land:

A warm welcome and a hearty handclasp to.... JOSH HOISINGTON!!!

(AKA "aeijtzsche")

He's now part of the team helping us out with the archive, the upcoming website, the tapes, the music, the film, the politics (oops - did I say that?), and whatever else may be coming 'round the mountain here in BB land.  He's also going to assist us with some of our other non-Beach Boys' projects, mainly working in the vaults with all of that wonderful but fragile old nitrate film we're trying to preserve and restore.

So, depending on how one looks at it, Josh is either in the right place at the right time, or the wrong place at the wrong time.  Time will tell.  The poor guy had to spend his first day with us riding a limo with Al Jardine to a fancy restaurant in Beverly Hills after an interview shoot at the Capitol tower.

(I've had to warn him, of course, that it's all downhill from there)

In any case, we're very glad he's here.  I've admired Josh's musings and writings here on the boards for a long time, and when he mentioned that he was thinking of relocating back to Los Angeles, the wheels in our brains started to turn....

And here he is and there we are and there you have it.

Welcome aboard, Josh!

Alan

congrats    :o

In my mind this was a nobrainer.  Josh should have been there years ago.  This is great, and everyone's happy.  Just don't forget your friends on the way up, Josh!

Congratulations to Josh and The Vaults- Couldn't happen to a nicer one, both of ya!

Guess after a few months in there you'll have a pasty complexion and be stooped over and squint-eyed like the Mole Man...and "Shortenin' Bread" running through your mind on a permanent basis.

(http://www.marveldatabase.com/wiki/images/2/2a/Mole_Man_001.jpg)

That tea-leaf ate my Danish.

What a cool job!

"Remember Josh, talk corporate. The Beach Boys love that"   ;D

CONGRATS! That's what we need up there, people who care more about the music and less about the agendas and "heroes and villains".

I think by now you already found out in how many tracks Al has recorded the bass.  :D

Congrats Josh.... I'm envious of both you and Alan...  mind trading jobs?  You can look for an entry level IT job and I can manage the vaults   :)

Congratulations Jeff. I've always enjoyed and appreciated your posts -- I hope this won't preclude you from doing more. Give 'em hell/Have fun/Help free Dennis' early '70s work/Convince the powers that be, that a S-T-E-R-E-O 'Wild Honey' release would be well worth the time and money, etc...

I leave you with one subtle reminder...

"POOPS,"

HV

Outstanding news on any number of levels.  Congrats to you, Josh, and also to the BBs and BPG on what i hope is a long and productive association!  Right man for the job, indeed!

Couldn't have happened to a more deserving dude. You heard Wouldn't It Be Nice To Live Again yet Josh?

This is great for Josh and (hopefully!) great for The Beach Boys's music. What a wonderful opportunity for someone whose passion has shown in spades since day one. Best of luck with the job and enjoy it out/in there!

Thanks everybody, and a special thanks to Alan and Trisha for being so great.  I feel very lucky to be doing what I'm doing, and I will certainly attempt to repay fortune for the favor by doing whatever I can to advance the legacy of our favorite band.

Fantastic news.  Good luck!

I agree with pretty much everything said. Great match for both sides. I'm excited for you!

Dreams do come true.

Fabulous news, Josh! Congratulations, you lucky so-and-so!  ;D

This is absolutely beautiful news.  I can only imagine how amazing this opportunity feels for you.  And as others have said, it's clear that you are the perfect man to be doing the job for them.  It's heartening to know that those in charge of the Beach Boys' archives have a good eye for keeping them in good and caring hands.

Excellent news!! Congratulations

I just want to say that it couldn't happen to a better dude at a better time.

CONGRATS JOSH  ^-^ ^-^ ^-^ ^-^

Grudging congratulations to Aeijztche.

Congrats Josh !!!!   Hope that helps your "Beach Boys equipement"-book  :)

HUGE congrats. THis is either the job of a lifetime or the opportunity to label tape boxes on minimum wage (there are none that can be pissed on so much than those that would kill for the job!).  :D

Here's hoping it's the former, and that as a member of the escape commitee joining the guards you let 'em know what the inmates want!

I assume this could put paid to your work here....conflict of interest? Hope not!

That's awesome Josh, congrats!

 :o

Congratulations, Josh.

Congratulations, Josh; should the administrators provide you with your own thread now?

Good choice in moving to L.A. It seems you've been there only a week or two, and have already bagged a job based around the BEACH BOYS. Awesome stuff!

Congratulations!  This is terrific news!

......It may even help that wrecking crew documentary........

Congratulations, you totally deserve it.

...jealous...so very jealous...  :lol

Me too!

 :D

Hot damn!

Took the words right out of my mouth!  If one dream can come true, maybe that wrecking crew dream can, too.  (And I'll be your assistant on that one, by the way.)

Congratulations, aeijtzsche!  To one JH from another...

Congratulations Aeijtzsche!  :)

This definitely raises the credibility of the board. I think we really do have the smartest members.

Don't forget to keep us posted about any cool discoveries you make.

Good things happen to good people! Now, Josh - first order of business - find that missing Dumb Angel tape box...
Paul R.

Wow... Josh... Dude.... Congrats!!!!  :hat

How long 'til somebody sues him?

Congratulations,  aeijtzsche! Your posts have always been enjoyable and informative; I'm sure you'll do a fine job in your new position. 

Not that it matters but how do you get to the position of Beach Boys PHD in 41 or 4 posts but only to Smiley Smile Associate with an alleged 96 or 229 posts? Is it all politics or who you know?

Despite the honor of my degree, I'll still associate with ya, Cam!

I think at 750 posts they promote you to "public charge".

At 1000 it's "In My Room".

Time to go lie in bed, just like Brian Wilson.

Oh, yeah- even more congratulations, Josh!  Yer a made man!  I know you can't divulge the mysteries and rituals of your Beach Boys initiation to us- rumored to include a  goat (and some unsavory Pet Sounds), a moonlit visit to the old Manson ranch, tattoos of Banana and Louie where the sun don't shine, and the "purple nerple" from Bruce Johnston- but I'm bettin' you'll have the 500-yard stare after cataloguing thirty years of mixes and overdubs on "Loop De Loop".

congratulations you lucky b.astard!!!    ;D ;D

remember...when you listen to ANY tape, pretend it is 1984 all over again and secretly make your own "safety" copies and bring them to "school" on show & tell day...hehe    :lol :lol

enlightenment shall soon come your way...... :angel:

Congratulations! You're absolutely the perfect guy for the job. I won't say I'm not jealous. you've got the best job in the world.

Who said internet message boards are a waste of time!

1984?? Quit making me feel old. Oh well, I'm still just an associate, and that makes me feel so young.

Congratulations....I'm green with envy.   :smokin

Awesome news! Now you really gotta push for that Wild Honey remix!  ;D

His key move was just that. The move to L.A stimulated minds who had seen his great posts here. If he had stayed where he was, he'd still be at his old job. Just goes to show that great things can happen when you make bold decisions. 

Well done Josh.  I've always enjoyed your posts even though as a non-musician I hadn't a clue what you were on about most of the time!   However your enthusiasm always shines through. 

8)

A-Mazing.  Your posts have always been some of my favorites to read ever since I first came here during BWPS leaks.

Congratulations Aiji, your passion for the music will serve the cause well.  I'm happy to see you with an opportunity I'm sure you'll enjoy, that's wonderful news. 

Congratulations Josh - your knowledge of the studio will be particularly helpful I suspect. Despite our past disagreements I wish you the best on what must be your dream job!

Good luck!

Congratulations on what must be your dream job. Like Jim, we've disagreed in the past, but I know you'll do a great job working with Alan.