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Title: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: HeyJude on September 07, 2015, 12:07:09 PM
With the first show coming up at the end of the week, I thought I'd start a new thread for Brian's upcoming shows, and I'm including the September show even though it falls a bit before the beginning of Fall. I figured it would make sense to separate these shows from the previous "Summer" tour thread.

The tour consists of 21 shows, and Al and Blondie will be appearing at all of them with the exception of the five shows from November 4 through 14, which will feature Brian and Al without Blondie. Here is the tour schedule so far:

September 11 - Davies Symphony Hall - San Francisco, CA
(SETLIST - http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/brian-wilson/2015/louise-m-davies-symphony-hall-san-francisco-ca-3f7413f.html)

October 9 - Colden Auditorium at Kupferberg Center for the Arts - Queens, NY
(SETLIST - http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/brian-wilson/2015/the-colden-auditorium-queens-college-flushing-ny-53f40f05.html)

October 10 - The Seneca Allegany Events Center - Salamanca, NY
(SETLIST - http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/brian-wilson/2015/seneca-allegany-casino-salamanca-ny-63f40a1f.html)

October 20 - Gaillard Center - Charleston, SC
(SETLIST - http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/brian-wilson/2015/gaillard-center-charleston-sc-63f5ba1f.html)

October 22 - The National - Richmond, VA
(SETLIST - http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/brian-wilson/2015/the-national-richmond-va-13f5a991.html)

October 23 - State Theatre - Easton, PA
(SETLIST - http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/brian-wilson/2015/state-theatre-easton-pa-13f5a1a1.html)

October 24 - Topicana Casino & Resort - Atlantic City, NJ
(SETLIST - http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/brian-wilson/2015/tropicana-showroom-atlantic-city-nj-33f59835.html_

November 4 - Give an Hour Benefit at the Hyatt Regency - Tysons, VA
(SETLIST - http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/brian-wilson/2015/hyatt-regency-tysons-corner-va-5bf5c7b0.html)

November 11 - Genesee Theatre - Waukegan, IL
(SETLIST - None Available)

November 12 - Fox Cities Performing Arts Center - Appleton, WI
(SETLIST - http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/brian-wilson/2015/fox-cities-pac-appleton-wi-73f51681.html)

November 13 - Four Winds Casino - New Buffalo, MI
(SETLIST - http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/brian-wilson/2015/four-winds-casino-new-buffalo-mi-33f50c1d.html)

November 14 - Taft Theatre - Cincinnati, OH
(SETLIST - http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/brian-wilson/2015/taft-theatre-cincinnati-oh-13f50585.html)

November 17 - Mahaffey Theater - St. Petersburg, FL
(SETLIST - http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/brian-wilson/2015/mahaffey-theater-st-petersburg-fl-3bf57088.html)

November 19 - Carolina Theatre - Durham, NC
(SETLIST - http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/brian-wilson/2015/carolina-theatre-durham-nc-4bf5679a.html)

November 20 - Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center - Rockville, MD
(SETLIST - http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/brian-wilson/2015/the-robert-e-parilla-performing-arts-center-at-montgomery-college-rockville-md-3f55d23.html)

November 21 - Bergen Performing Arts Center - Englewood, NJ
(SETLIST - http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/brian-wilson/2015/bergen-performing-arts-center-englewood-nj-63f55ab7.html)

November 22 - Metro Toronto Convention Centre - Toronto, ON (Private Show)
(SETLIST - http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/brian-wilson/2015/metro-toronto-convention-centre-toronto-on-canada-3bf25080.html)

November 28 - Atlantis Casino Resort - Reno, NV
(SETLIST - http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/brian-wilson/2015/atlantis-casino-resort-reno-nv-3f2ad6b.html)

November 29 - CSU Chico Laxson Auditorium - Chico, CA
(SETLIST - http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/brian-wilson/2015/laxson-auditorium-chico-ca-43f2ab17.html)

December 4 - IP Casino Resort - Biloxi, MS
(SETLIST - http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/brian-wilson/2015/ip-casino-and-resort-biloxi-ms-4bf287da.html)

December 5 - Florida Theatre - Jacksonville, FL
(SETLIST - http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/brian-wilson/2015/florida-theatre-jacksonville-fl-2bf2fc2e.html)

December 6 - Sunrise Theatre - Fort Pierce, FL
(SETLIST - http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/brian-wilson/2015/sunrise-theater-fort-pierce-fl-7bf2fa28.html)

So throw out any thoughts about the tour. Who's going to any of these shows? Will there be new tour merchandise? Who will possibly sub for Darian at some of the shows (Darian will be on tour in October with The Zombies)? Setlist ideas?

If all goes well, I will have a setlist and other info up ASAP here after the San Francisco show this Friday.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: bgas on September 07, 2015, 12:22:34 PM
Questions:  Was there tour merchandise at the summer shows? Was it different than previous shows? was there a program for the summer shows?

Comment: I think a boycott should be setup for all these shows until Blondie is booked for all of them


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: NickandthePassions on September 07, 2015, 12:36:20 PM
I'm going to the November Durham show. When I checked, most of the seats on the first level were sold out.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: The Cincinnati Kid on September 07, 2015, 12:43:29 PM
Still no shows near me.  :-[


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: pixletwin on September 07, 2015, 02:58:38 PM
Questions:  Was there tour merchandise at the summer shows? Was it different than previous shows? was there a program for the summer shows?

Comment: I think a boycott should be setup for all these shows until Blondie is booked for all of them

The show I went to in July only had clothes and autographed CDs. No tour program.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: HeyJude on September 07, 2015, 03:20:24 PM
No program or tour poster. There was a poster of that weird Brian pencil sketch portrait. It was mainly shirts and hoodies and whatnot, and then stuff not specific to the tour, like autographed albums. There were some pics of the merch stand posted in the summer tour thread.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Marty Castillo on September 07, 2015, 04:29:36 PM
No program or tour poster. There was a poster of that weird Brian pencil sketch portrait. It was mainly shirts and hoodies and whatnot, and then stuff not specific to the tour, like autographed albums. There were some pics of the merch stand posted in the summer tour thread.

(http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee92/mbriev16/BW01_zpsk8exdhnt.jpg)


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: rab2591 on September 07, 2015, 05:02:27 PM
Comment: I think a boycott should be setup for all these shows until Blondie is booked for all of them

I have to agree! Blondie added such a great dimension to the show; not only were his vocals top notch on Wild Honey, Sail On Sailor, and Sail Away, his guitar playing made the concert I was at rock. He somehow made his vocal for Sail Away sound better than the album version.

I'll be going to the show in Easton, PA. And I really hope they get Blondie on because I have to see that again (I'd also love to see 'Leaving This Town' be put on the setlist)...

Another thing I want to mention is just how good Brian's band sounded back in late June. I hope others here comment as well, but I for one was blown away by the diversity of the instruments, how amazing the vocals sounded. Brian's current band is phenomenal...if he's around your area, definitely go to one of these shows!


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: MyDrKnowsItKeepsMeCalm on September 07, 2015, 05:05:52 PM
Who's going to any of these shows?
I'll be at the Queens, NY show on 10/9. I too hope Blondie is added. Can't wait!  :)



Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: ontor pertawst on September 07, 2015, 05:07:50 PM
Definitely need more Blondie! He adds so much more to the show and the band really steps it up when he joins in.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Rocky Raccoon on September 07, 2015, 05:38:51 PM
I imagine either Billy Hinsche or Gary Griffin will fill in for Darian as both have done so in the past.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Shady on September 07, 2015, 05:49:33 PM
No Darian? That will be a loss

Still waiting for those UK dates to be announced


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Emdeeh on September 07, 2015, 06:01:29 PM
New dates:

Nov. 28 -- Reno, NV (Atlantis Casino Resort)
Dec. 4 -- Biloxi, MS (IP Casino Resort)



Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: baseball95 on September 07, 2015, 06:04:04 PM
I really hope Brian announces a D.C. area date for this tour!!!


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: bgas on September 07, 2015, 06:54:03 PM
I really hope Brian announces a D.C. area date for this tour!!!

It should be October 16th or 17th!


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: HeyJude on September 07, 2015, 08:03:14 PM
New dates:

Nov. 28 -- Reno, NV (Atlantis Casino Resort)
Dec. 4 -- Biloxi, MS (IP Casino Resort)



I've added these to the opening post. Dunno how long I can edit it, but I'll update it as allowed if more dates are announced.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: The LEGENDARY OSD on September 07, 2015, 08:49:50 PM
Comment: I think a boycott should be setup for all these shows until Blondie is booked for all of them

I have to agree! Blondie added such a great dimension to the show; not only were his vocals top notch on Wild Honey, Sail On Sailor, and Sail Away, his guitar playing made the concert I was at rock. He somehow made his vocal for Sail Away sound better than the album version.

I'll be going to the show in Easton, PA. And I really hope they get Blondie on because I have to see that again (I'd also love to see 'Leaving This Town' be put on the setlist)...

Another thing I want to mention is just how good Brian's band sounded back in late June. I hope others here comment as well, but I for one was blown away by the diversity of the instruments, how amazing the vocals sounded. Brian's current band is phenomenal...if he's around your area, definitely go to one of these shows!
 

 :thumbsup :thumbsup Totally in sync with you, Rab. Hope to see you there!


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: RubberSoul13 on September 07, 2015, 10:18:36 PM
I really hope Brian announces a D.C. area date for this tour!!!

I'm doubtful...but in Beach Boys world you never know...

I'd imagine that if we get anymore dates at this point they will be in December and he seems to be heading back West by then.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: KDS on September 08, 2015, 05:44:25 AM
I really hope Brian announces a D.C. area date for this tour!!!

I'm doubtful...but in Beach Boys world you never know...

I'd imagine that if we get anymore dates at this point they will be in December and he seems to be heading back West by then.

It's tough being a music fan in the mid Atlantic.  Many promoters seem to think that DC/Baltimore/Philly/Atlantic City are all one market.  So, an artist will usually make a stop in, or near, one of those cities and that's it.  Since Brian hit Philly in late June, and is hitting AC on this tour, I'm not expecting another. 

The Warner in DC, or the Modell Lyric in Baltimore would be great venues for a BW concert. 


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: HeyJude on September 08, 2015, 05:48:12 AM
Just having Blondie there and singing and playing is beyond cool. But it would be cool if they could work something else up for Blondie to sing, even just one other song. He’s been doing “Sail on Sailor” and “Wild Honey” since the 2013 dates (admittedly only at a few that year), and those two plus “Sail Away” this year. *Something* different would be cool when they’re going to the trouble of adding him on. They let even Al switch out “Cotton Fields” for “California Saga”, etc. from time to time. If not “Funky Pretty”, then it would be cool to have Blondie sing something else.

Although, it does appear as though Blondie won’t be at most of the gigs on this run of dates for whatever reason. I would presume they would have been advertising him, at least on Brian’s sites, by now if he was going to appear. I checked Blondie’s FB again, and I can’t see any indication of shows beyond the SF show.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: RubberSoul13 on September 08, 2015, 06:25:27 AM
I really hope Brian announces a D.C. area date for this tour!!!

I'm doubtful...but in Beach Boys world you never know...

I'd imagine that if we get anymore dates at this point they will be in December and he seems to be heading back West by then.

It's tough being a music fan in the mid Atlantic.  Many promoters seem to think that DC/Baltimore/Philly/Atlantic City are all one market.  So, an artist will usually make a stop in, or near, one of those cities and that's it.  Since Brian hit Philly in late June, and is hitting AC on this tour, I'm not expecting another. 

The Warner in DC, or the Modell Lyric in Baltimore would be great venues for a BW concert. 

Dream Brian Wilson gig for us would be at the Meyerhoff...with the BSO!  ;)


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: KDS on September 08, 2015, 07:03:13 AM
I really hope Brian announces a D.C. area date for this tour!!!

I'm doubtful...but in Beach Boys world you never know...

I'd imagine that if we get anymore dates at this point they will be in December and he seems to be heading back West by then.

It's tough being a music fan in the mid Atlantic.  Many promoters seem to think that DC/Baltimore/Philly/Atlantic City are all one market.  So, an artist will usually make a stop in, or near, one of those cities and that's it.  Since Brian hit Philly in late June, and is hitting AC on this tour, I'm not expecting another. 

The Warner in DC, or the Modell Lyric in Baltimore would be great venues for a BW concert. 

Dream Brian Wilson gig for us would be at the Meyerhoff...with the BSO!  ;)

That would be quite a show.  Maybe next year if he decides to do a Pet Sounds 50th Tour. 


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Marty Castillo on September 08, 2015, 07:18:02 AM
I'm going to the New Buffalo show. I've never been to the Four Winds Casino, but thrilled to have the chance to see Brian Wilson for the second time in less than six months (Detroit in July).

Blondie was certainly one of the highlights of the summer tour. I wonder if it is a scheduling conflict for him or if it was determined that the added cost of having him at these dates don't equal the boost in ticket sales for each show. I'm confident that Al moves the needle and helps with promotion, but I doubt Blondie registers beyond the diehard fans.

Any word if there will be an opening act for these dates?


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: MyDrKnowsItKeepsMeCalm on September 08, 2015, 07:26:17 AM
Just having Blondie there and singing and playing is beyond cool. But it would be cool if they could work something else up for Blondie to sing, even just one other song. He’s been doing “Sail on Sailor” and “Wild Honey” since the 2013 dates (admittedly only at a few that year), and those two plus “Sail Away” this year. *Something* different would be cool when they’re going to the trouble of adding him on. They let even Al switch out “Cotton Fields” for “California Saga”, etc. from time to time...

Yep, agreed.

I guess the one silver lining of no Blondie appearance will be if Al himself gets to handle a few more leads and can throw in an occasional curve ball rarity. That would be neat to see.



Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: MyDrKnowsItKeepsMeCalm on September 08, 2015, 07:26:58 AM
Any word if there will be an opening act for these dates?

I've wondered that too. I can't find any mention of one.



Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: HeyJude on September 08, 2015, 08:13:40 AM
Any word if there will be an opening act for these dates?

I've wondered that too. I can't find any mention of one.



I would guess/assume there won’t be any opening act. As far as I can remember, this year’s Summer tour was the first time Brian had a single “opening act” that played at nearly every concert on the tour. He has done a few “joint” tours (Beck, Simon), and one could argue Brian was the “opening act” on the Simon tour. I wouldn’t be surprised if there have been some one-off opening acts at random gigs over the years (local musicians, stand-up comedians occasionally do that stuff). He may have had been part of a larger bill on some shows outside the US, I’m not sure. This also discounts of course shows like the “Bridge School Benefit” shows where Brian does a short set among many artists. But this year’s tour was the first time in the US anyway that I can recall Brian bringing a single “opening act” along with him for one of his own full tours.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: bgas on September 08, 2015, 09:27:02 AM
I really hope Brian announces a D.C. area date for this tour!!!

I'm doubtful...but in Beach Boys world you never know...

I'd imagine that if we get anymore dates at this point they will be in December and he seems to be heading back West by then.

It's tough being a music fan in the mid Atlantic.  Many promoters seem to think that DC/Baltimore/Philly/Atlantic City are all one market.  So, an artist will usually make a stop in, or near, one of those cities and that's it.  Since Brian hit Philly in late June, and is hitting AC on this tour, I'm not expecting another. 

The Warner in DC, or the Modell Lyric in Baltimore would be great venues for a BW concert. 

Oh BOO effing HOO HOO. It's tough being a music fan lots of places.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: KDS on September 08, 2015, 09:35:41 AM
I really hope Brian announces a D.C. area date for this tour!!!

I'm doubtful...but in Beach Boys world you never know...

I'd imagine that if we get anymore dates at this point they will be in December and he seems to be heading back West by then.

It's tough being a music fan in the mid Atlantic.  Many promoters seem to think that DC/Baltimore/Philly/Atlantic City are all one market.  So, an artist will usually make a stop in, or near, one of those cities and that's it.  Since Brian hit Philly in late June, and is hitting AC on this tour, I'm not expecting another. 

The Warner in DC, or the Modell Lyric in Baltimore would be great venues for a BW concert. 

Oh BOO effing HOO HOO. It's tough being a music fan lots of places.

Thank you bgas.

That's a warranted response. 

Sometimes its easy to forget that this forum can be a total waste of time.  But thanks for reminding me. 

:) 


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: guitarfool2002 on September 08, 2015, 09:50:52 AM
Adding and repeating to what's already been said, the concerts this summer were amazing. Adding Blondie, Al, and Matt to a band I already thought was the finest live band I had seen made a great band even better. It was both the sounds they added as well as the vibe, and in terms of vibe Blondie brought it up even a notch higher whenever he was on stage. He ups the game, brings the rock and roll energy to the stage and to the band, and always delivers. It's like a Keith Richards vibe or something, I call it "rock and roll"! But even in the soundcheck I was fortunate enough to see, when Blondie came up to run through the songs, you could feel the energy just go up throughout the whole band, and they started rocking out like they were playing for a packed house. It was all about the vibe and the feel.

So yeah, basically I agree and also hope to see Blondie be a part of the shows in the future. And it was hard to beat seeing Brian, Al, and Blondie trading lead vocals on Sail Away live.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Bhw on September 08, 2015, 09:52:08 AM
For anyone who is attending the Salamanca, NY (Buffalo) show, let's hook up for a pre-show cocktail!!!!


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: bgas on September 08, 2015, 11:06:32 AM
I really hope Brian announces a D.C. area date for this tour!!!

I'm doubtful...but in Beach Boys world you never know...

I'd imagine that if we get anymore dates at this point they will be in December and he seems to be heading back West by then.

It's tough being a music fan in the mid Atlantic.  Many promoters seem to think that DC/Baltimore/Philly/Atlantic City are all one market.  So, an artist will usually make a stop in, or near, one of those cities and that's it.  Since Brian hit Philly in late June, and is hitting AC on this tour, I'm not expecting another. 

The Warner in DC, or the Modell Lyric in Baltimore would be great venues for a BW concert. 

Oh BOO effing HOO HOO. It's tough being a music fan lots of places.

Thank you bgas.

That's a warranted response. 

Sometimes its easy to forget that this forum can be a total waste of time.  But thanks for reminding me. 

:) 

Now I know for a fact that Bian's show has only made it to St Louis, where I hang my hat, once; for the Smile tour. So it's really hard for me to feel bad for anyone else that gets shows anywhere close, much more frequently than that


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: chaki on September 08, 2015, 11:34:23 AM
I've stated all this in the last thread but:

- I'll be at the SF show
- I'll be drinking at the hidden tiki bar a few blocks from the venue before
- I'll be bummed if Darian isn't there or if they don't do Busy Doing Nothing


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: bgas on September 08, 2015, 11:36:31 AM
I've stated all this in the last thread but:

- I'll be at the SF show
- I'll be drinking at the hidden tiki bar a few blocks from the venue before
- I'll be bummed if Darian isn't there or if they don't do Busy Doing Nothing


Maybe, drink a bit more prior to the show so you don't feel the disappointments as much, should they happen


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: chaki on September 08, 2015, 11:57:57 AM
Yah thanks for that advice.. tiki drinks are hella strong so I just need like 3. I'd rather stick a shotgun in my mouth than listen to Fun Fun Fun live ever again.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: 37!ws on September 08, 2015, 12:24:47 PM
I'd recommend two maitais and a Valium.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: drbeachboy on September 08, 2015, 12:37:27 PM
Yah thanks for that advice.. tiki drinks are hella strong so I just need like 3. I'd rather stick a shotgun in my mouth than listen to Fun Fun Fun live ever again.
I hope you had nice life. I'll miss you on the board. You damn well know that you will be hearing Fun Fun Fun the night of the show. Just don't do it in the venue.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: bgas on September 08, 2015, 12:43:24 PM
Yah thanks for that advice.. tiki drinks are hella strong so I just need like 3. I'd rather stick a shotgun in my mouth than listen to Fun Fun Fun live ever again.
I hope you had nice life. I'll miss you on the board. You damn well know that you will be hearing Fun Fun Fun the night of the show. Just don't do it in the venue.

If the show was only on Sunday Bloody Sunday, twould be much more musically inclined


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Rob Dean on September 08, 2015, 12:43:40 PM
I really hope Brian announces a D.C. area date for this tour!!!

I'm doubtful...but in Beach Boys world you never know...

I'd imagine that if we get anymore dates at this point they will be in December and he seems to be heading back West by then.

It's tough being a music fan in the mid Atlantic.  Many promoters seem to think that DC/Baltimore/Philly/Atlantic City are all one market.  So, an artist will usually make a stop in, or near, one of those cities and that's it.  Since Brian hit Philly in late June, and is hitting AC on this tour, I'm not expecting another. 

The Warner in DC, or the Modell Lyric in Baltimore would be great venues for a BW concert. 

Hey, anywhere in the f**king UK would be good - Oh, sorry I seemed to have forget about the runaway success of the 'L&M' film and the required promotion for it back in the U.S.A.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: bgas on September 08, 2015, 01:07:45 PM
I really hope Brian announces a D.C. area date for this tour!!!

I'm doubtful...but in Beach Boys world you never know...

I'd imagine that if we get anymore dates at this point they will be in December and he seems to be heading back West by then.

It's tough being a music fan in the mid Atlantic.  Many promoters seem to think that DC/Baltimore/Philly/Atlantic City are all one market.  So, an artist will usually make a stop in, or near, one of those cities and that's it.  Since Brian hit Philly in late June, and is hitting AC on this tour, I'm not expecting another. 

The Warner in DC, or the Modell Lyric in Baltimore would be great venues for a BW concert. 

Hey, anywhere in the f**king UK would be good - Oh, sorry I seemed to have forget about the runaway success of the 'L&M' film and the required promotion for it back in the U.S.A.


Right. How ludicrous that shows now


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: HeyJude on September 08, 2015, 01:44:48 PM
Whatever happened with the canceled UK dates, none of the US dates seem to have anything to do with it. All of these dates could have been done even if the UK tour had happened. The San Francisco show was even announced prior to the UK tour being canceled.

Criticism for the shambolic fashion of the UK tour being canceled is understandable. But it’s not like any of these US dates happened *because* the UK tour was canceled (and I know, nobody is making that specific allegation).

I’d also say that, while UK fans got fudged on this most recent cancelation, the UK has overall had a pretty fair amount of BW shows over the years relative to its size and population, especially when we’re comparing to the US.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Rob Dean on September 08, 2015, 02:00:13 PM
Whatever happened with the canceled UK dates, none of the US dates seem to have anything to do with it. All of these dates could have been done even if the UK tour had happened. The San Francisco show was even announced prior to the UK tour being canceled.

Criticism for the shambolic fashion of the UK tour being canceled is understandable. But it’s not like any of these US dates happened *because* the UK tour was canceled (and I know, nobody is making that specific allegation).

I’d also say that, while UK fans got fudged on this most recent cancelation, the UK has overall had a pretty fair amount of BW shows over the years relative to its size and population, especially when we’re comparing to the US.



Yep totally agree, we have been furnished with more than a fair share of BW gigs over the years in the U.K. (Including the exclusivity of premiers) HOWEVER it was/is the lies associated with the pulling of the tour, WHY didn't they (the management etc...) just hold their hands up and say "SORRY we f**ked up on the choice of venues and didn't shift enough tickets to make the gig's viable" - Anyway, let's move on..........


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: ontor pertawst on September 08, 2015, 02:01:01 PM
Maybe start a thread on that elsewhere so we can use this one for

DEMANDING BLONDIE CHAPLIN BE PART OF IT.

No opening act? Now there's no excuse not to bust out Funky Pretty or... some Love You. Cmon, people. More Ding Danging, More Honeycombing, More Blondie Chaplining, and for gawdsakes more solos on his 70s guitar.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: SMiLE Brian on September 08, 2015, 02:07:59 PM
Exactly Ontor, give us blondie! 8)


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Rob Dean on September 08, 2015, 02:18:09 PM
Exactly Ontor, give us blondie! 8)

Yep, Heart Of Glass/Sunday Girl/Hanging On The Telephone etc......


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: ontor pertawst on September 08, 2015, 02:32:08 PM
Al Jardine belting out Heart of Glass and mixing up the lyrics would be pure class.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: chaki on September 08, 2015, 02:33:24 PM
sh*t they can do a rapture/smart girls mash up that would be tightttttttt


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Rob Dean on September 08, 2015, 02:39:03 PM
Al Jardine belting out Heart of Glass and mixing up the lyrics would be pure class.

Christ, it's does work.

Sing along to the tune of 'Wouldn't It Be nice' - 1st Verse only ,

"Wouldn't it be nice if it was a gas
Soon turned out had a heart of glass
Seemed like the real thing, only to find
Mucho mistrust, love's gone behind"

Damn you Ontor


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: guitarfool2002 on September 08, 2015, 03:00:09 PM
Yeah, but could Debbie Harry be convinced to work this classic Beach Boys rap verse into Rapture?

Yeah I'll take you to the movies
But I'm no fool
First I'll get you on the beach
Or in a swimming pool
Doing unto others is the Golden Rule
But doing it with you would be so
Very cool

Maybe shoot a new video collab if Stamos would agree to be the guy dancing in the top hat:
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZCHGcPPNaSw/TdeeJ7xNbsI/AAAAAAAADGM/YjLzYuDHl0Y/s1600/blondie.JPG)


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Andrew G. Doe on September 09, 2015, 08:45:25 AM
FYI, The Zombies will be on tour in the States from 9/30 to 10/27.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: chaki on September 11, 2015, 10:24:38 AM
Bump for tonight!

(https://i.gyazo.com/d32b9ea1b638d510b7da31dded10564d.png)


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: KDS on September 11, 2015, 10:25:56 AM
Enjoy the show Chaki. 


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: bgas on September 11, 2015, 10:42:48 AM
Bump for tonight!

(https://i.gyazo.com/d32b9ea1b638d510b7da31dded10564d.png)

Tell Blondie and Al I said hello!


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: chaki on September 11, 2015, 10:53:28 AM
"Hey you know that dude BGAS from the internet? Yah he say's what up!" lol

But do you guys have any tips, just in case I DID want to meet Al and Blondie? How early to show up? Where to go? I'm not usually into meeting celebs but you know... Al Jaridine... he keeps it clean!!!


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Eric Aniversario on September 11, 2015, 12:54:05 PM
"Hey you know that dude BGAS from the internet? Yah he say's what up!" lol

But do you guys have any tips, just in case I DID want to meet Al and Blondie? How early to show up? Where to go? I'm not usually into meeting celebs but you know... Al Jaridine... he keeps it clean!!!

Try and stay as late as you can.  At the Humphreys show, we waited around and after almost everyone had left, Blondie took pictures and chatted with the 4 or 5 of us that were left!  He did seem in a bit of a hurry, but was kind enough to stop to make time for fans.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: HeyJude on September 11, 2015, 07:30:02 PM
Waiting for the show to begin at Davies Symphony Hall.....

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Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: bgas on September 11, 2015, 07:41:02 PM
Waiting for the show to begin at Davies Symphony Hall.....

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Looks mighty empty. Lots of unsold seats? 


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: HeyJude on September 11, 2015, 07:54:39 PM
Nah. Just early. It's filling up quite a bit now.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: ontor pertawst on September 11, 2015, 08:01:40 PM
Looks like a gorgeous venue, looking forward to hearing what you think of the show.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Pretty Funky on September 11, 2015, 09:14:06 PM
What look like media clips starting to show.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RY9S_nx_7P4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMIip11Cuq0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5X7PYhT_h4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b17O7KNStks

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s14WusV_pBw


Just a little aside that I have not read here yet, Blondie is on the new Keith Richards album.

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/features/keith-richards-talks-first-solo-lp-in-23-years-20150901


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: HeyJude on September 12, 2015, 12:44:34 AM
No mind-blowing additions to the setlist, but a top-notch show. So glad I had the chance to see this lineup again less than three months later. I'm 90% sure I ran into Ricky Fataar after the show. Curious why he was there but didn't appear on stage. More thoughts later, but like I said, excellent show. Beautiful venue. Slightly muddy sound.

Setlist for
Davies Symphony Hall
San Francisco, CA
September 11, 2015

Our Prayer
Heroes and Villains
California Girls
Shut Down (Al)
Little Deuce Coupe (Al)
I Get Around
This Whole World (Darian)
You're So Good To Me
Then I Kissed Her (Al)
California Saga: California (Al)
In My Room
Surfer Girl
Don't Worry Baby (Matt)
One Kind of Love
Sail Away
Wild Honey (Blondie)
Sail on Sailor (Blondie)
Darlin' (Darian)
Wake the World (Al)
Busy Doin' Nothin'
Please Let Me Wonder
The Right Time (Al)
Wouldn't It Be Nice (Matt)
Sloop John B. (Al/Brian)
God Only Knows
Good Vibrations
All Summer Long
Help Me Rhonda (Al)
Barbara Ann
Surfin' USA
Fun Fun Fun
Love and Mercy


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: HeyJude on September 12, 2015, 12:51:00 AM
Also, worth noting is that while I couldn't see up into the second balcony, everything I could see (floor, first balcony) looked 90-95% sold out.

(https://scontent-sjc2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/t31.0-8/11937463_1627380710865286_1343211749762108890_o.jpg?efg=eyJpIjoidCJ9)


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Debbie KL on September 12, 2015, 08:35:28 AM
A review:  http://www.mercurynews.com/music/ci_28801098/review-brian-wilson-al-jardine-deliver-fun-fun?source=rss


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: guitarfool2002 on September 12, 2015, 08:42:13 AM
Brian, Al, and Blondie backed by the best band in the land...that's it, right there.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: ontor pertawst on September 12, 2015, 08:48:56 AM
Great poster! More Blondie Chaplin, please. He belongs in this band, makes Wild Honey and the two sail songs soar!


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: guitarfool2002 on September 12, 2015, 08:56:23 AM
I want *THAT POSTER* hanging in the living room next to the Smile framed stuff...that's a cool print. If they sold that kind of thing, I'd buy it immediately.



Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: HeyJude on September 12, 2015, 08:57:35 AM
A review:  http://www.mercurynews.com/music/ci_28801098/review-brian-wilson-al-jardine-deliver-fun-fun?source=rss

Can't argue too much with what is a positive review. I'd say the *mix* wasn't muddy so much as the acoustics of the venue were.  They've gone to great lengths to make the place sound good for the SF Symphony, so I'm not surprised rock shows can get a little muddy. Acoustic shows or quieter jazz probably fare a little better. I remember Brian's opening acoustic set at this venue in 2004 fared a bit better sonically.

I was also happy that they swapped out at least five songs compared to the Saratoga show, and on top of that Al got three extra leads that Brian sang in Saratoga. Not a dig on Brian whatsoever, but this was the most leads I've heard Al take at a Brian show.



Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: HeyJude on September 12, 2015, 09:00:25 AM
I want *THAT POSTER* hanging in the living room next to the Smile framed stuff...that's a cool print. If they sold that kind of thing, I'd buy it immediately.



Definitely would have bought something like that. Forgot to mention, the merch was the same as the June/July dates, nothing new. I expected as much, and didn't mind saving money in that regard. :lol


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: HeyJude on September 12, 2015, 09:20:43 AM
A few pics from that review:

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(https://scontent-sjc2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpt1/t31.0-8/11999599_1627499610853396_1129189341313089025_o.jpg?efg=eyJpIjoidCJ9)

(https://scontent-sjc2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/12004966_1627499764186714_247225217215020912_n.jpg?efg=eyJpIjoidCJ9&oh=5f8467f1d0a409e2868b5302e7297c52&oe=56A43FE4)


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: The LEGENDARY OSD on September 12, 2015, 09:36:24 AM
I want *THAT POSTER* hanging in the living room next to the Smile framed stuff...that's a cool print. If they sold that kind of thing, I'd buy it immediately.



Absolutely!! Calling bgas...BGAS!!!! Are you able to get your hands on a few of these??


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: chaki on September 12, 2015, 09:58:24 AM
Great show. My seats were amazing. Wake the World and Busy Doing Nothing were huge highlights.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Emdeeh on September 12, 2015, 01:31:07 PM
Oooohh -- looking dapper in that blue suit, Al!

 :rock


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: HeyJude on September 12, 2015, 02:58:18 PM
Oooohh -- looking dapper in that blue suit, Al!

 :rock


It was funny, Al wore that suit, and then Blondie wore a white suit!


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: CenturyDeprived on September 12, 2015, 06:35:52 PM
Had the pleasure of seeing Brian's show in San Francisco last night. One thing that jumped out at me is how much more piano playing Brian is doing nowadays onstage compared to what I have witnessed in years past. In addition to numerous other songs, Brian was very clearly audible as the only piano/keyboard type instrument on In My Room, and could also be heard clearly on Surfer Girl. From my unique vantage point at the side terrace, it was clear as day visibly too.

Let this put to rest any doubters who think Brian doesn't contribute instrumentally to his shows - he certainly does!


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: The LEGENDARY OSD on September 12, 2015, 06:57:58 PM
Had the pleasure of seeing Brian's show in San Francisco last night. One thing that jumped out at me is how much more piano playing Brian is doing nowadays onstage compared to what I have witnessed in years past. In addition to numerous other songs, Brian was very clearly audible as the only piano/keyboard type instrument on In My Room, and could also be heard clearly on Surfer Girl. From my unique vantage point at the side terrace, it was clear as day visibly too.

Let this put to rest any doubters who think Brian doesn't contribute instrumentally to his shows - he certainly does!

Thank you for that report. As far as I know, there is only one member of the band that clearly contributed very few chops instrumentally.  ::)


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: lee on September 12, 2015, 07:38:40 PM
I'm very happy to see Wake The World and Busy Doin' Nothin' back in the setlist after being dropped for the last few shows. Looks like Please Let Me Wonder took place of Surf's Up.

I'll be going to the show in Raleigh and wonder if Wild Honey will be dropped without Blondie. If so, I hope they give Al Honkin' Down The Highway.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: carolinablonde on September 12, 2015, 08:23:29 PM
I'm very happy to see Wake The World and Busy Doin' Nothin' back in the setlist after being dropped for the last few shows. Looks like Please Let Me Wonder took place of Surf's Up.

I'll be going to the show in Raleigh and wonder if Wild Honey will be dropped without Blondie. If so, I hope they give Al Honkin' Down The Highway.

I'll be at the same show as well and would LOVE to hear Honkin' Down The Highway, since it's one of my favorite Beach Boys songs.  I had planned on driving to DC or Baltimore to catch a Brian show, so I was absolutely elated to find out that Brian and company would be less than 1.5 hours from me.  I'll be checking one thing off my bucket list that night!


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: HeyJude on September 14, 2015, 08:57:14 AM
I'm very happy to see Wake The World and Busy Doin' Nothin' back in the setlist after being dropped for the last few shows. Looks like Please Let Me Wonder took place of Surf's Up.

I'll be going to the show in Raleigh and wonder if Wild Honey will be dropped without Blondie. If so, I hope they give Al Honkin' Down The Highway.

On the one hand, I could see them easily dropping the Blondie numbers if Blondie isn’t there. But Scott regularly sings “Sail on Sailor”, and I believe Matt sang “Wild Honey” with Brian’s band at one or both of the two UK gigs he did with them last summer. Both numbers are certainly possible.

“Honkin’ Down the Highway” seems like a no-brainer; Brian wrote it, Al sang it, Al then covered it years later (with Brian singing backing vocals), and Al has subsequently done it at some of his shows. Yet, we’ve seen no sign of it for any Brian tours, and Al has done probably over 50-60 shows with Brian since 2013. They’ve even rehearsed “Lookin’ at Tomorrow” (last year), yet nothing of “Honkin’.” But it certainly seems plausible. We can only hope.

I was holding out hope that they’d do something weird setlist-wise in San Francisco. I truly can’t complain, though. At least eight of the songs (if we’re counting lead vocal switches) were different from opening night in Saratoga. As I’ve noted before, one-off shows and short “mini tours” usually don’t produce the most adventurous setlists. But seriously, I still have to pinch myself getting to see Brian, Al, and Blondie all on stage. I also have to reiterate that Matt is kicking ass on the falsetto parts, and he looks like he’s working it too, he’s really into it. Best falsetto parts I’ve heard as far as Brian touring bands. I feel more confident saying that after having seen Matt twice with Brian now. Seriously, it isn’t Foskett-knocking at all. Foskett’s great too. But Matt sounds better with this band.

Also, as noted above, this was the most audible I’ve probably ever heard Brian on piano/keyboard. He was doing a really cool piano part throughout, I believe, “In My Room.” He was louder than anyone else in the band, and was doing a cool piano part in a higher register than usual. Cool stuff. With Darian and Scott both up front with their keyboards, it’s easy to tell when it’s Brian who is most audible in the mix.

Other funny bits: Al’s mic stand kept dropping down, which he seemed to find both annoying and funny. He went with it though and just kept singing. Nobody ever came around to fix it, so I suppose Al fixed it himself eventually. The band seemed to find it funny that Brian “introduced” Al about three different times. The band also biffed the ending to “You’re So Good To Me” a little bit, but actually covered it up well and just kept going even longer.

It was also cool to finally get band intros. On opening night in Saratoga, as Mertens was getting ready to introduce the band for the encore, the entire band walked on and Brian just started in on the next song, so Mertens skipped any intros.

This band also just owns the “Wake the World/Busy Doin’ Nothin’” pairing. They totally smoke on “Busy Doin’ Nothin’” instrumentally. No other BB-related band past or present could do this song with the ease and perfection that this band does. As I’ve often said, I’m not even a HUGE fan of the song, but they kick ass on it.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: chaki on September 14, 2015, 09:18:23 AM
Agreed about Busy Doing Nothing it was incredible. You're So Good to me was messy as hell lol.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: HeyJude on September 14, 2015, 10:01:36 AM
If they were the same size, I'd swear Blondie and Al swapped suits for this show:

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Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: guitarfool2002 on September 14, 2015, 10:14:20 AM
If they were the same size, I'd swear Blondie and Al swapped suits for this show:

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I hope we get more opportunities to see this lineup in the future. Terrific.

Agreed on the suits...now what if Al were playing the Les Paul and Blondie had the Strat?  ;D 


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Emdeeh on September 14, 2015, 10:15:11 AM
On the one hand, I could see them easily dropping the Blondie numbers if Blondie isn’t there. But Scott regularly sings “Sail on Sailor”, and I believe Matt sang “Wild Honey” with Brian’s band at one or both of the two UK gigs he did with them last summer. Both numbers are certainly possible.

Not to take anything at all away from Blondie -- or Carl -- but Matt does a killer live reading of WH.

Two new dates for Brian and Al:
Nov. 11 -- Waukegan, IL (Genesee Theatre)
Nov. 14 -- Cincinnati, OH (Taft Theatre)



Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: HeyJude on September 14, 2015, 10:41:44 AM
On the one hand, I could see them easily dropping the Blondie numbers if Blondie isn’t there. But Scott regularly sings “Sail on Sailor”, and I believe Matt sang “Wild Honey” with Brian’s band at one or both of the two UK gigs he did with them last summer. Both numbers are certainly possible.

Not to take anything at all away from Blondie -- or Carl -- but Matt does a killer live reading of WH.

Two new dates for Brian and Al:
Nov. 11 -- Waukegan, IL (Genesee Theatre)
Nov. 14 -- Cincinnati, OH (Taft Theatre)



I've added the two new dates to the opening post.

Matt does a good "Wild Honey"; I got to see him do it with Family & Friends in 2000. I hadn't heard that they had done it late in 1999 in Las Vegas, so it was a total surprise when they busted that song out.

While Brian has been doing it on and off for awhile, I'm sorry to see Matt's turn on "She Knows Me Too Well" has been dropped from the setlist for awhile now. I saw him sing it with Brian opening night in June, and he sounds great on that one too.

I still think, outside of the obvious falsetto parts, they could best use Matt's voice by adding a mid-era Carl track like "Trader" to the setlist. Or, if they want to promote the new album still, they could try out "Saturday Night" with Matt on lead (he evidently did the "guide" vocal for the song in the studio).


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: guitarfool2002 on September 14, 2015, 10:47:24 AM
There is no substitute for Blondie singing lead on Sail On Sailor and trading leads with Al and Brian on Sail Away, though. Along with the other highlights. It would be awesome if there were chances to work in more early 70's tunes for Blondie as well.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: HeyJude on September 14, 2015, 10:49:40 AM
There is no substitute for Blondie singing lead on Sail On Sailor and trading leads with Al and Brian on Sail Away, though. Along with the other highlights. It would be awesome if there were chances to work in more early 70's tunes for Blondie as well.

They could definitely try to work *something* else in for him to sing other than 2 and 1/3 leads. Though, how much that might evolve will depend on whether he ends up appearing at any of the next group of gigs. It's not looking like it right now.

I'd just as soon see them drop "Sail on Sailor" if Blondie isn't there, and add something different. Scott's leads on the song have always been just fine, but his voice doesn't seem to suit the song as well. Even Brian gives the song a little more edge and gruffness when he sings it compared to Scott.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: guitarfool2002 on September 14, 2015, 10:53:39 AM
There is no substitute for Blondie singing lead on Sail On Sailor and trading leads with Al and Brian on Sail Away, though. Along with the other highlights. It would be awesome if there were chances to work in more early 70's tunes for Blondie as well.

They could definitely try to work *something* else in for him to sing other than 2 and 1/3 leads. Though, how much that might evolve will depend on whether he ends up appearing at any of the next group of gigs. It's not looking like it right now.

I'd just as soon see them drop "Sail on Sailor" if Blondie isn't there, and add something different. Scott's leads on the song have always been just fine, but his voice doesn't seem to suit the song as well. Even Brian gives the song a little more edge and gruffness when he sings it compared to Scott.

Let's just say I hope Blondie continues with the band and I'm pretty certain that if asked, 99% of the fans would agree!


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: HeyJude on September 14, 2015, 10:58:23 AM
There is no substitute for Blondie singing lead on Sail On Sailor and trading leads with Al and Brian on Sail Away, though. Along with the other highlights. It would be awesome if there were chances to work in more early 70's tunes for Blondie as well.

They could definitely try to work *something* else in for him to sing other than 2 and 1/3 leads. Though, how much that might evolve will depend on whether he ends up appearing at any of the next group of gigs. It's not looking like it right now.

I'd just as soon see them drop "Sail on Sailor" if Blondie isn't there, and add something different. Scott's leads on the song have always been just fine, but his voice doesn't seem to suit the song as well. Even Brian gives the song a little more edge and gruffness when he sings it compared to Scott.

Let's just say I hope Blondie continues with the band and I'm pretty certain that if asked, 99% of the fans would agree!

Agreed. I think the only reason, at this particular moment in time, that Blondie wouldn’t be at gigs would be either budgetary concerns (some of the venues on the scheduled dates are smaller, and ticket prices are not as high as some gigs such as SF), or if Blondie has something else scheduled.

If nothing else, if both Blondie and Darian are absent for the October dates, it might at least lead to some different setlist picks, as Darian and Blondie have been singing two songs each at many of the gigs.

I also get the sense they are flying by the set of their pants just a tiny bit in how they’re scheduling/announcing these fall tour dates; maybe they don’t know if Blondie will be there or not.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: guitarfool2002 on September 14, 2015, 11:14:31 AM
There is no substitute for Blondie singing lead on Sail On Sailor and trading leads with Al and Brian on Sail Away, though. Along with the other highlights. It would be awesome if there were chances to work in more early 70's tunes for Blondie as well.

They could definitely try to work *something* else in for him to sing other than 2 and 1/3 leads. Though, how much that might evolve will depend on whether he ends up appearing at any of the next group of gigs. It's not looking like it right now.

I'd just as soon see them drop "Sail on Sailor" if Blondie isn't there, and add something different. Scott's leads on the song have always been just fine, but his voice doesn't seem to suit the song as well. Even Brian gives the song a little more edge and gruffness when he sings it compared to Scott.

Let's just say I hope Blondie continues with the band and I'm pretty certain that if asked, 99% of the fans would agree!

Agreed. I think the only reason, at this particular moment in time, that Blondie wouldn’t be at gigs would be either budgetary concerns (some of the venues on the scheduled dates are smaller, and ticket prices are not as high as some gigs such as SF), or if Blondie has something else scheduled.

If nothing else, if both Blondie and Darian are absent for the October dates, it might at least lead to some different setlist picks, as Darian and Blondie have been singing two songs each at many of the gigs.

I also get the sense they are flying by the set of their pants just a tiny bit in how they’re scheduling/announcing these fall tour dates; maybe they don’t know if Blondie will be there or not.


Yeah, I *hope* Blondie continues and think most of the fans would agree, but I've also seen various Brian shows where band members were absent, from the Smile show where Jeff was sick and couldn't play the show, to a Boston outdoor show where Darian wasn't there due to another tour commitment [and that was the show where either Probyn or Scott took a wicked spill as they were running out onto the stage (it had been raining)], and a show in May where Al, Blondie, and Mike D didn't appear at all. Each time, this core band is so good at what they do, the performances were still solid as hell.

But having the Al-Blondie-Matt voices and instruments in the mix was really special when they were all there this summer.



Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: HeyJude on September 14, 2015, 11:25:17 AM
For sure, the band is tight enough that they can make it work with any number of alterations. I caught one of the Al/Brian June, 2007 shows where Gary Griffin and Billy Hinche were fill-ins, and that show was still great (even with Brian infamously laying down on stage half-way through).

The band sounded a little rusty at this past May’s “NonComm” show, but I think that more to do with the one-off nature of the show as opposed to the smaller band.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: WonderfulLittlePad on September 14, 2015, 11:43:09 AM
I got tickets third row for the Biloxi show in December.  Does anybody know of Darian will be there?


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: The Cincinnati Kid on September 14, 2015, 12:20:27 PM
On the one hand, I could see them easily dropping the Blondie numbers if Blondie isn’t there. But Scott regularly sings “Sail on Sailor”, and I believe Matt sang “Wild Honey” with Brian’s band at one or both of the two UK gigs he did with them last summer. Both numbers are certainly possible.

Not to take anything at all away from Blondie -- or Carl -- but Matt does a killer live reading of WH.

Two new dates for Brian and Al:
Nov. 11 -- Waukegan, IL (Genesee Theatre)
Nov. 14 -- Cincinnati, OH (Taft Theatre)




Ahhhh yeahhh!!  :thewilsons :rock


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: KDS on September 14, 2015, 12:27:03 PM
There is no substitute for Blondie singing lead on Sail On Sailor and trading leads with Al and Brian on Sail Away, though. Along with the other highlights. It would be awesome if there were chances to work in more early 70's tunes for Blondie as well.

I'd love to see that.  I know they were rehearsing Funky Pretty during the summer, but I'd love a live outing for Leaving This Town.  And Hold On Dear Brother sounded great on the Soundstage DVD.  That would be a cool song to add. 


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Andrew G. Doe on September 15, 2015, 01:17:25 AM
I got tickets third row for the Biloxi show in December.  Does anybody know of Darian will be there?

Zombies tour will be over, chances are excellent.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Andrew G. Doe on September 15, 2015, 01:21:57 AM
Oooohh -- looking dapper in that blue suit, Al!

 :rock


The suit is cool. The sneakers... not so much.  :)


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Matt H on September 15, 2015, 04:50:51 AM
On the one hand, I could see them easily dropping the Blondie numbers if Blondie isn’t there. But Scott regularly sings “Sail on Sailor”, and I believe Matt sang “Wild Honey” with Brian’s band at one or both of the two UK gigs he did with them last summer. Both numbers are certainly possible.

Not to take anything at all away from Blondie -- or Carl -- but Matt does a killer live reading of WH.

Two new dates for Brian and Al:
Nov. 11 -- Waukegan, IL (Genesee Theatre)
Nov. 14 -- Cincinnati, OH (Taft Theatre)




Ahhhh yeahhh!!  :thewilsons :rock


AWESOME!  Anyone know when the Cincinnati tickets will go on sale?  I don't see it at ticketmaster or on brianwilson.com


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: HeyJude on September 15, 2015, 06:12:12 AM
Al's just going business casual with the sneakers. With the exception of Bruce's shorts, most anything these guys have worn on stage in the last decade and a half has bettered the pit of despair known as the 80s and 90s:

(http://i.ytimg.com/vi/0p9Dc9GZNTk/hqdefault.jpg)

(http://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnn/dam/assets/120922024311-10-beach-boys-horizontal-gallery.jpg)

(http://i.ytimg.com/vi/uIYFmG7HbBc/hqdefault.jpg)

The 70s weren't exactly stellar either:

(http://img0093.popscreencdn.com/130921143_com-the-beach-boys---mike-love---photo-art-poster-print-.jpg)


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: filledeplage on September 15, 2015, 06:23:03 AM
Oooohh -- looking dapper in that blue suit, Al!

 :rock


The suit is cool. The sneakers... not so much.  :)
Andrew - I think the high tops are kinda cool. After all these years Al could still "get away with" that white suit because he wears it confidently.

Brian has worn sneakers for years. More sure-footed with all those wires all over the place. Beats a broken hip.  ;)


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: KDS on September 15, 2015, 06:26:29 AM
The only time I ever thought footwear at a concert was glaring with when I saw Roger Waters do The Wall in DC five years ago.  As usual, he was dressed in black shirt, and black slacks, but his tennis shoes were snow white.  I found that a little odd. 

Back to the tour, I'd love to see some NPP tracks he didn't do over the summer.  Maybe Whatever Happened. 


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: HeyJude on September 15, 2015, 06:45:02 AM
I'm guessing they've probably exhausted as much as they're going to do from NPP, as far as adding new songs. You never know, of course. But usually it's the first tour after the album comes out where you get the biggest dose of the new album. At this stage, he has actually (at least recently) dropped one of the songs ("Runaway Dancer") and hasn't added anything.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: filledeplage on September 15, 2015, 06:49:38 AM
The only time I ever thought footwear at a concert was glaring with when I saw Roger Waters do The Wall in DC five years ago.  As usual, he was dressed in black shirt, and black slacks, but his tennis shoes were snow white.  I found that a little odd. 

Back to the tour, I'd love to see some NPP tracks he didn't do over the summer.  Maybe Whatever Happened. 

My kids hated wearing shoes with their school uniforms.

Some very good sneakers come in all black.

Problem solved! :lol


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: KDS on September 15, 2015, 06:55:40 AM
The only time I ever thought footwear at a concert was glaring with when I saw Roger Waters do The Wall in DC five years ago.  As usual, he was dressed in black shirt, and black slacks, but his tennis shoes were snow white.  I found that a little odd. 

Back to the tour, I'd love to see some NPP tracks he didn't do over the summer.  Maybe Whatever Happened. 

My kids hated wearing shoes with their school uniforms.

Some very good sneakers come in all black.

Problem solved! :lol

I've seen Roger, and many other musicians wear all black sneakers on stage before.  The Tran Siberian Orchestra usually wears black suits, but they wear the black sneakers for comfort since they're standing on stage for two and a half hours. 

As for NPP, I'm not too sad to see Runaway Dancer dropped off the set.  I know they did This Beautiful Day and Saturday Night at Soundstage, so the band knows the songs. 


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: ontor pertawst on September 15, 2015, 08:16:23 AM
White suit, blue suit, whatever suit: Blondie Chaplin needs to be at all these dates along with Al. Sure Matt or Scott can do his songs but not like THAT and not while adding tasty fuzz guitar! This is definitely my favorite configuration of the BW band and sure hope carries into winter studio sessions.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: SMiLE Brian on September 15, 2015, 08:18:16 AM
Blondie is the rock and roll edge the BW band needs! 8)


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: chaki on September 15, 2015, 10:05:17 AM
Man white sneakers with all black is a good look, you squares.

ANYWAY... one thing I noticed was Brian had no giant teleprompter on his piano. Where'd it go?!



Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Emdeeh on September 15, 2015, 10:23:24 AM
Found some new dates on the Blue, including one with Blondie:

Oct. 20 -- Charleston, SC (Gaillard Center, with Al Jardine) 
Oct. 22 -- Richmond, VA (The National, with Al Jardine and Blondie Chaplin)


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: HeyJude on September 15, 2015, 10:30:17 AM
I've updated the opening post with the new dates. Curious if that will be the only other Blondie appearance, or if he just hasn't been listed for the other shows.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: RubberSoul13 on September 15, 2015, 12:36:00 PM
With the addition of the Richmond concert (plus the pre-existing shows in Easton PA & two in Jersey) I very highly doubt any chances of a DC/MD area concert at this point.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: KDS on September 15, 2015, 12:38:34 PM
With the addition of the Richmond concert (plus the pre-existing shows in Easton PA & two in Jersey) I very highly doubt any chances of a DC/MD area concert at this point.

I wouldn't think so, but you never know. 

Since I didn't get to catch the 2002 or 2006 Pet Sounds Tours, I'm kinda hoping for a DC/MD date for a Pet Sounds 50th Anniversary show at some point in 2016. 


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: bgas on September 15, 2015, 01:32:53 PM
With the addition of the Richmond concert (plus the pre-existing shows in Easton PA & two in Jersey) I very highly doubt any chances of a DC/MD area concert at this point.

I wouldn't think so, but you never know. 

Since I didn't get to catch the 2002 or 2006 Pet Sounds Tours, I'm kinda hoping for a DC/MD date for a Pet Sounds 50th Anniversary show at some point in 2016. 

Brian's going to be out touring.
there's no way the whole entourage is going home for 9-10 days, so that means they're looking to book( or already have, just unannounced) the weekend of Oct 16-17.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: MyDrKnowsItKeepsMeCalm on September 15, 2015, 06:56:00 PM
I can't help wondering, on top of the UK tour screwup, is it normal for tour dates to be announced so late in the game and so haphazardly? A month doesn't seem like a lot of time to sell tickets for a major artist like Brian. 



Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Rocky Raccoon on September 15, 2015, 07:42:40 PM
Officially seeing Brian and Al for the second time this year (and fourth time total) November 21st in New Jersey.   ;D

First time my mom will be joining us.  Seeing Love & Mercy really made her want to see Brian live.

I hope Blondie will be there again.  If not, at least I got to see him at the PNC show.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: bgas on September 15, 2015, 08:06:35 PM
I want *THAT POSTER* hanging in the living room next to the Smile framed stuff...that's a cool print. If they sold that kind of thing, I'd buy it immediately.



Absolutely!! Calling bgas...BGAS!!!! Are you able to get your hands on a few of these??

From what I understand, they only made one. Seems a bit odd, that, tho I'm not certain on the costs involved for something like this.
Perhaps the Symphony have their own printing press? 

 In any case, I took two approaches: 

 1; I talked to someone connected to Brian, who I thought might be able to get his ear, and asked if they'd be willing to suggest to Brian/his management
 that this is a poster his fans would LOVE to own and would be an easy sell. 
 I'm hopeful something will come of this AND if they do make them, I sure hope they add it to his website. 
 
2; I called every number I could find for the venue/ people associated with the venue.
I told them I'd really LOVE to have THAT poster at MY house, and I'd be only TOO Happy to Pay for it! 
 
 Evidently, I spoke to the right people and I was very convincing because they called me back, said the poster was mine, come pick it up!!   
A HUGE PLUS was having a friend in the SF area who was willing and able to pick it up, taking any complications out of their hands. 
( there was some initial misunderstanding relative to my being in St Louis Mo)
 This went GREAT!  Thanxx for the push you guys!!

Now I just count on the Postal service to do their part .... 


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Andrew G. Doe on September 16, 2015, 01:38:57 AM
I can't help wondering, on top of the UK tour screwup, is it normal for tour dates to be announced so late in the game and so haphazardly? A month doesn't seem like a lot of time to sell tickets for a major artist like Brian. 

Thinking back, it's pretty much SOP for Brian's people to announce dates piecemeal, at least stateside.That's not unique to him, of course.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Matt H on September 16, 2015, 07:06:16 AM
Anyone know what the internet presale code is for the Cincinnati show?


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: The Cincinnati Kid on September 16, 2015, 07:12:02 AM
Anyone know what the internet presale code is for the Cincinnati show?
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I'd like to know as well.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: bgas on September 16, 2015, 07:15:23 AM
Anyone know what the internet presale code is for the Cincinnati show?

I'd like to know as well.

me too!


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Matt H on September 16, 2015, 07:22:02 AM
Anyone know what the internet presale code is for the Cincinnati show?

I'd like to know as well.

me too!

It is probably the same for all the venues.  It looks like earlier dates the code was BWROD15, so I have tried a bunch of different options and have not figured it out.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: bgas on September 16, 2015, 07:49:46 AM
Anyone know what the internet presale code is for the Cincinnati show?

I'd like to know as well.

me too!

It is probably the same for all the venues.  It looks like earlier dates the code was BWROD15, so I have tried a bunch of different options and have not figured it out.

maybe join presalepasswords for $10 /year and get all the codes


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: HeyJude on September 16, 2015, 08:46:16 AM
Pre-sales aren't always the best way to go, especially if it's not a show that's likely to quickly sell out. They usually only set aside a smaller pool of seats for the presales. Less competition, but less seats to pick from.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: guitarfool2002 on September 16, 2015, 08:52:50 AM
I want *THAT POSTER* hanging in the living room next to the Smile framed stuff...that's a cool print. If they sold that kind of thing, I'd buy it immediately.



Absolutely!! Calling bgas...BGAS!!!! Are you able to get your hands on a few of these??

From what I understand, they only made one. Seems a bit odd, that, tho I'm not certain on the costs involved for something like this.
Perhaps the Symphony have their own printing press? 

 In any case, I took two approaches: 

 1; I talked to someone connected to Brian, who I thought might be able to get his ear, and asked if they'd be willing to suggest to Brian/his management
 that this is a poster his fans would LOVE to own and would be an easy sell. 
 I'm hopeful something will come of this AND if they do make them, I sure hope they add it to his website. 
 
2; I called every number I could find for the venue/ people associated with the venue.
I told them I'd really LOVE to have THAT poster at MY house, and I'd be only TOO Happy to Pay for it! 
 
 Evidently, I spoke to the right people and I was very convincing because they called me back, said the poster was mine, come pick it up!!   
A HUGE PLUS was having a friend in the SF area who was willing and able to pick it up, taking any complications out of their hands. 
( there was some initial misunderstanding relative to my being in St Louis Mo)
 This went GREAT!  Thanxx for the push you guys!!

Now I just count on the Postal service to do their part .... 

That's how it's done!  :)


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Matt H on September 16, 2015, 09:21:19 AM
Pre-sales aren't always the best way to go, especially if it's not a show that's likely to quickly sell out. They usually only set aside a smaller pool of seats for the presales. Less competition, but less seats to pick from.

OK, I will probably just wait until Friday at this point.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: HeyJude on September 16, 2015, 09:34:42 AM
I can't help wondering, on top of the UK tour screwup, is it normal for tour dates to be announced so late in the game and so haphazardly? A month doesn't seem like a lot of time to sell tickets for a major artist like Brian. 

Thinking back, it's pretty much SOP for Brian's people to announce dates piecemeal, at least stateside.That's not unique to him, of course.

The post-Summer Tour shows have certainly been announced piecemeal. Announcing shows only a month before the date is a bit late. But these aren’t huge venues, and at least some of these shows are in the sub-$100 price range. So I would imagine they’ll sell okay.

As far as additional dates being added, I could see it going either way. But if there’s an oddly sized gap of like 8 or 10 days between shows, it isn’t unheard of for them to just leave that gap. The end of the Summer tour was kind of weird, with a date on July 12 and then a gap until the last two shows on July 24 and 25 (the last two dates were added after the rest; I don’t know if they planned but failed to fill that 12-day gap, or just got really good offers to do those two late July gigs).

They’ve filled in these Fall tour dates more than I thought they would; I thought they were going for the 2014 pattern of a show here and there. But they’ve pieced together a tour of 15 dates (versus the Summer tour’s original 18 dates which turned to 20), with the possibility of more to be added.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Chug-A-Lug on September 16, 2015, 09:36:28 AM
Haven't seen it posted here yet, but there is a November 20th show in the DC area at Montgomery College in Rockville, Maryland.  Tickets went on sale this morning.  Theater seats 509.  Yes Al, no Blondie.

http://www2.montgomerycollege.edu/departments/reppac/index.htm


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: HeyJude on September 16, 2015, 11:17:21 AM
I've added the 11/20 date to the top post. We're up to 16 dates!


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: KDS on September 16, 2015, 11:59:53 AM
Haven't seen it posted here yet, but there is a November 20th show in the DC area at Montgomery College in Rockville, Maryland.  Tickets went on sale this morning.  Theater seats 509.  Yes Al, no Blondie.

http://www2.montgomerycollege.edu/departments/reppac/index.htm

A million thank yous for posting this.  I just ordered my tickets.  Can't wait to see Brian Wilson a second time this year!!!!


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: bgas on September 16, 2015, 12:08:04 PM
Haven't seen it posted here yet, but there is a November 20th show in the DC area at Montgomery College in Rockville, Maryland.  Tickets went on sale this morning.  Theater seats 509.  Yes Al, no Blondie.

http://www2.montgomerycollege.edu/departments/reppac/index.htm

A million thank yous for posting this.  I just ordered my tickets.  Can't wait to see Brian Wilson a second time this year!!!!

Looks like there's LOTS of great seats available. 2nd row right in front of Brian's stage location, hard to beat that for $65


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: KDS on September 16, 2015, 12:09:42 PM
Yeah, that's where I'll see.  That's an upgrade from when I saw him in the fifth row in Philly in June. 


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: baseball95 on September 16, 2015, 01:17:28 PM
Haven't seen it posted here yet, but there is a November 20th show in the DC area at Montgomery College in Rockville, Maryland.  Tickets went on sale this morning.  Theater seats 509.  Yes Al, no Blondie.

http://www2.montgomerycollege.edu/departments/reppac/index.htm

I can't even believe this he's playing where I go to school!!!! Literally 10 minutes from my house and I got second row for $30, this is the most amazing thing ever!


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: The Shift on September 16, 2015, 02:23:31 PM
Haven't seen it posted here yet, but there is a November 20th show in the DC area at Montgomery College in Rockville, Maryland.  Tickets went on sale this morning.  Theater seats 509.  Yes Al, no Blondie.

http://www2.montgomerycollege.edu/departments/reppac/index.htm

I can't even believe this he's playing where I go to school!!!! Literally 10 minutes from my house and I got second row for $30, this is the most amazing thing ever!

Now that there must be a dream come true! Have a blast!


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: sand pebble on September 16, 2015, 02:32:25 PM
John Manning,
Wow, I wish I had the student discount;   I am staff at MC, but still very thrilled to have the show here, even at a higher price!
Enjoy the show.

Oops, guess that's Chug-a-lug I meant to address.

OK... take 3: Baseball95. It's been a long day.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Chug-A-Lug on September 16, 2015, 02:42:18 PM
I'm excited about it, too. I think it will be the smallest venue I've seen him in with the exception of having the good fortune of being at the Sirius show around the release of BWPS.  I live about ten minutes away, too, so couldn't pass up the opportunity.  I've never been to the theater at MC before.  How is it?   
Also, probably different thread topic, but it appears Brian is doing a soundtrack signing tomorrow night at the Barnes and Noble at Tyson's Corner at 5:30.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: sand pebble on September 16, 2015, 04:03:45 PM
 It's small, 29 seats in first row, no center aisle.  Doesn't have the Warner's elegance, but sure is cozy. My work colleague walked through when Smokey Robinson played,and said the acoustics were good.  I took some photos earlier to show my sister our seats, and it struck me as a very dinky place to be seeing  Brian.  That's very appealing to me, and the ease of parking, etc., suits me fine. I've worked here 27 years and never attended a show before. Been to a few work meetings in there--  so it'll be nice to have a pleasant association with the place.  Not sure if they sell drinks at the shows or what the photo policy is-- will have to check on that. I got tix earlier today and will probably be fairly close to Al, as all the left side first row was gone. I wanted 1st row since I'm a bit claustrophobic without a center aisle, so the off center seats were fine by me.

So tickled at the notion of Brian in my back yard!

Not sure how to attach my photo, but here's a link to a virtual tour:

http://www2.montgomerycollege.edu/departments/reppac/other/tour.htm#

>>Yes, they sell beer and wine, and they take them to their seats despite signs forbidding it.  >>Everyone takes photos.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: tpesky on September 16, 2015, 07:14:31 PM
Holding out for a New England date...or at least something more convenient than Queens.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: bgas on September 17, 2015, 10:09:18 AM
Brian just added a concert date notice via Facebook:  http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/brian-wilson-partners-with-mental-health-organization-books-benefit-20150917


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: beatle608 on September 17, 2015, 10:29:44 AM
New show: November 12th in Appleton, Wisconsin at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: HeyJude on September 17, 2015, 10:35:32 AM
I’ve added the 11/4 benefit show and the 11/12 show to the top post, and I’ve noted that Al’s participation in the 11/4 date is unknown.

They’re cramming those dates together. 8 shows in 11 nights in November, including a run of four nights in a row. They’re not doing super long shows (around 32 songs give or take, probably around 90 minutes) and they can spread the leads around, so I’m sure they’ll be fine. But sometimes any band can lose a bit of energy and power when they hit a third or fourth night in a row.

Apart from their energy and stamina, I’m of course happy to see them fitting in as many dates as they can, and it looks like they’re hitting some cities they haven’t always hit on every tour. 


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: RubberSoul13 on September 17, 2015, 05:20:21 PM
Just got 2nd row seats with a student discount probably just a pinch behind Brian's keyboard......SO EXCITED!!!

I think we're going to get a longer show as the tour picks up. Maybe a return of an intermission? I just don't see them putting this long tour together and playing this really small venues and not taking advantage of the opportunities. Curious to see what they replace Blondie's songs with too...plus, there's no opening act this time out.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: HeyJude on September 17, 2015, 08:26:48 PM
Just got 2nd row seats with a student discount probably just a pinch behind Brian's keyboard......SO EXCITED!!!

I think we're going to get a longer show as the tour picks up. Maybe a return of an intermission? I just don't see them putting this long tour together and playing this really small venues and not taking advantage of the opportunities. Curious to see what they replace Blondie's songs with too...plus, there's no opening act this time out.

The shows thus far have stayed a relatively consistent length in terms of running time, even without an opening act in Toronto or San Francisco. I don't anticipate the shows getting insanely longer. A few songs maybe. But I don't see them going from 32 or 33 songs to like 40 or 45. Would love if they did that, of course!


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: RubberSoul13 on September 18, 2015, 05:29:48 AM
Just got 2nd row seats with a student discount probably just a pinch behind Brian's keyboard......SO EXCITED!!!

I think we're going to get a longer show as the tour picks up. Maybe a return of an intermission? I just don't see them putting this long tour together and playing this really small venues and not taking advantage of the opportunities. Curious to see what they replace Blondie's songs with too...plus, there's no opening act this time out.

The shows thus far have stayed a relatively consistent length in terms of running time, even without an opening act in Toronto or San Francisco. I don't anticipate the shows getting insanely longer. A few songs maybe. But I don't see them going from 32 or 33 songs to like 40 or 45. Would love if they did that, of course!

I was hoping for something along the line of summer 2013...39 songs...still dreaming?haha

http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/brian-wilson/2013/golden-nugget-atlantic-city-nj-7bc6aaa0.html


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: The Cincinnati Kid on September 18, 2015, 07:04:19 AM
I'm trying to decide where to buy tickets.  Is it usually better to sit in front of Brian or Al?  Or does it matter?  Does Brian generally leave the stage right after the show is over?  I want to bring something for him to sign, but if he leaves right away I won't bother.  Or I'll just sit in front of Al.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: lee on September 18, 2015, 07:17:18 AM
Just got 2nd row center seats for the Virginia show with Blondie. The month after that I'll be going to the Raleigh show.

It's great to get to see them again so soon after the Atlanta show.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Matt H on September 18, 2015, 08:06:10 AM
Just got row 12 for the whole family for Cincinnati.  My 7 year old daughter is hoping to hear "Saturday Night," I told her that probably won't happen but she is still super excited!


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: HeyJude on September 18, 2015, 08:15:49 AM
I'm trying to decide where to buy tickets.  Is it usually better to sit in front of Brian or Al?  Or does it matter?  Does Brian generally leave the stage right after the show is over?  I want to bring something for him to sign, but if he leaves right away I won't bother.  Or I'll just sit in front of Al.

They’re only about a piano’s length apart from each other (and on opening night in Saratoga, even closer since Brian used a smaller keyboard due to the smaller stage), so I wouldn’t think it would make too much difference. I suppose Brian’s piano is angled usually in such a way that, if you sit in front of Al, you’ll be a little closer to Al compared to how close you’d be to Brian if you sat right in front of him. I’d say that, coupled with other factors, would make it slightly easier to get Al to sign something after the show compared to Brian.

Brian usually books it during the ending to the song (usually “Good Vibrations”) prior to the encore. But he stays with the rest of the band for the final bow after “Love and Mercy.” I don’t know how often I’ve ever seen Brian sign something from the stage at the end of the concert. I’ve seen Al do that now and then.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: The Cincinnati Kid on September 18, 2015, 10:24:52 AM
I'm trying to decide where to buy tickets.  Is it usually better to sit in front of Brian or Al?  Or does it matter?  Does Brian generally leave the stage right after the show is over?  I want to bring something for him to sign, but if he leaves right away I won't bother.  Or I'll just sit in front of Al.

They’re only about a piano’s length apart from each other (and on opening night in Saratoga, even closer since Brian used a smaller keyboard due to the smaller stage), so I wouldn’t think it would make too much difference. I suppose Brian’s piano is angled usually in such a way that, if you sit in front of Al, you’ll be a little closer to Al compared to how close you’d be to Brian if you sat right in front of him. I’d say that, coupled with other factors, would make it slightly easier to get Al to sign something after the show compared to Brian.

Brian usually books it during the ending to the song (usually “Good Vibrations”) prior to the encore. But he stays with the rest of the band for the final bow after “Love and Mercy.” I don’t know how often I’ve ever seen Brian sign something from the stage at the end of the concert. I’ve seen Al do that now and then.


Thanks for the info, but none if will matter since all of the seats up front were sold out.  Probably half of them were bought to be resold at a higher price.  Ended up getting the 11th row which is still pretty good.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: bgas on September 18, 2015, 11:36:07 AM
I'm trying to decide where to buy tickets.  Is it usually better to sit in front of Brian or Al?  Or does it matter?  Does Brian generally leave the stage right after the show is over?  I want to bring something for him to sign, but if he leaves right away I won't bother.  Or I'll just sit in front of Al.

They’re only about a piano’s length apart from each other (and on opening night in Saratoga, even closer since Brian used a smaller keyboard due to the smaller stage), so I wouldn’t think it would make too much difference. I suppose Brian’s piano is angled usually in such a way that, if you sit in front of Al, you’ll be a little closer to Al compared to how close you’d be to Brian if you sat right in front of him. I’d say that, coupled with other factors, would make it slightly easier to get Al to sign something after the show compared to Brian.

Brian usually books it during the ending to the song (usually “Good Vibrations”) prior to the encore. But he stays with the rest of the band for the final bow after “Love and Mercy.” I don’t know how often I’ve ever seen Brian sign something from the stage at the end of the concert. I’ve seen Al do that now and then.


Thanks for the info, but none if will matter since all of the seats up front were sold out.  Probably half of them were bought to be resold at a higher price.  Ended up getting the 11th row which is still pretty good.

Maybe some better seats will open up closer to the show date and you can buy those/ sell these


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: The Cincinnati Kid on September 18, 2015, 11:41:52 AM
I'm trying to decide where to buy tickets.  Is it usually better to sit in front of Brian or Al?  Or does it matter?  Does Brian generally leave the stage right after the show is over?  I want to bring something for him to sign, but if he leaves right away I won't bother.  Or I'll just sit in front of Al.

They’re only about a piano’s length apart from each other (and on opening night in Saratoga, even closer since Brian used a smaller keyboard due to the smaller stage), so I wouldn’t think it would make too much difference. I suppose Brian’s piano is angled usually in such a way that, if you sit in front of Al, you’ll be a little closer to Al compared to how close you’d be to Brian if you sat right in front of him. I’d say that, coupled with other factors, would make it slightly easier to get Al to sign something after the show compared to Brian.

Brian usually books it during the ending to the song (usually “Good Vibrations”) prior to the encore. But he stays with the rest of the band for the final bow after “Love and Mercy.” I don’t know how often I’ve ever seen Brian sign something from the stage at the end of the concert. I’ve seen Al do that now and then.


Thanks for the info, but none if will matter since all of the seats up front were sold out.  Probably half of them were bought to be resold at a higher price.  Ended up getting the 11th row which is still pretty good.

Maybe some better seats will open up closer to the show date and you can buy those/ sell these

I did that for the Beach Boys concert last month and almost got burned on it.  Didn't find anything until a week or so before the concert.  Plus, with three people that can make the search more difficult.  I'll definitely be on the lookout, though. 


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: The Cincinnati Kid on September 18, 2015, 11:42:57 AM
Just got row 12 for the whole family for Cincinnati.  My 7 year old daughter is hoping to hear "Saturday Night," I told her that probably won't happen but she is still super excited!

What section?  I'm in orchestra 2 seats 1-3, row K (row 11).  Maybe we'll see each other. 


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: HeyJude on September 18, 2015, 12:10:42 PM
I dunno. Maybe I have the bar set too low. But unless you’re at an arena or stadium show, 11th row isn’t too bad. Brian has mostly played smaller venues when I’ve seen him (seating a few thousand at the most), so in some cases, anything on the “floor” section is pretty good. If you’re trying to high-five them on stage, it might be an issue. But in the 11th row, or even 20 rows back, I never feel like I have to break out the binoculars or anything.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: lee on September 18, 2015, 12:15:41 PM
True. I had 10th row center seats at both C50 shows I attended and they were great seats. I wouldn't bother going through the hastle of spending more money on better seats and hoping to sell off what you already have.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: EgoHanger1966 on September 18, 2015, 12:45:00 PM
If Brian's at the White Piano he's been using the past couple years, you can't see his face when you're front row anyway. Best to be five-ten-even fifteen rows back so you can see him sing.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: The Cincinnati Kid on September 18, 2015, 01:21:11 PM
I dunno. Maybe I have the bar set too low. But unless you’re at an arena or stadium show, 11th row isn’t too bad. Brian has mostly played smaller venues when I’ve seen him (seating a few thousand at the most), so in some cases, anything on the “floor” section is pretty good. If you’re trying to high-five them on stage, it might be an issue. But in the 11th row, or even 20 rows back, I never feel like I have to break out the binoculars or anything.

Don't get me wrong, the seats are very good.  It has more to do with those being the best seats possible just 40 minutes after tickets went on sale.  Just a bit disappointed is all.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: HeyJude on September 18, 2015, 01:37:38 PM
I dunno. Maybe I have the bar set too low. But unless you’re at an arena or stadium show, 11th row isn’t too bad. Brian has mostly played smaller venues when I’ve seen him (seating a few thousand at the most), so in some cases, anything on the “floor” section is pretty good. If you’re trying to high-five them on stage, it might be an issue. But in the 11th row, or even 20 rows back, I never feel like I have to break out the binoculars or anything.

Don't get me wrong, the seats are very good.  It has more to do with those being the best seats possible just 40 minutes after tickets went on sale.  Just a bit disappointed is all.

For sure, it's understandable. One always hopes for the best possible seats, and perhaps to luck out and get something insanely good (I have on occasion). But if you got those 40 minutes into the sale, that is pretty good. I've fared worse when I've snagged seats literally at the *moment* they go on sale.

The only good thing about the sometimes disproportionately expensive tickets for a few BW shows in my area has been that I've occasionally been priced out of the best section and got something a bit farther back, but still good, and cheaper, and sometimes more centered, and probably had less competition getting them.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: bgas on September 18, 2015, 01:56:21 PM
I dunno. Maybe I have the bar set too low. But unless you’re at an arena or stadium show, 11th row isn’t too bad. Brian has mostly played smaller venues when I’ve seen him (seating a few thousand at the most), so in some cases, anything on the “floor” section is pretty good. If you’re trying to high-five them on stage, it might be an issue. But in the 11th row, or even 20 rows back, I never feel like I have to break out the binoculars or anything.

Don't get me wrong, the seats are very good.  It has more to do with those being the best seats possible just 40 minutes after tickets went on sale.  Just a bit disappointed is all.

For sure, it's understandable. One always hopes for the best possible seats, and perhaps to luck out and get something insanely good (I have on occasion). But if you got those 40 minutes into the sale, that is pretty good. I've fared worse when I've snagged seats literally at the *moment* they go on sale.


Thinking much the same, save, wondering if you were trying for 40 minutes or that was the earliest you tried; 40 minutes is a LONG time for ticket sales


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Matt H on September 18, 2015, 02:50:04 PM
Just got row 12 for the whole family for Cincinnati.  My 7 year old daughter is hoping to hear "Saturday Night," I told her that probably won't happen but she is still super excited!

What section?  I'm in orchestra 2 seats 1-3, row K (row 11).  Maybe we'll see each other.  

Probably pretty likely, I'm in orchestra 2 seats 1 - 5,  row L (row 12).  :)


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Matt H on September 18, 2015, 02:52:03 PM
I dunno. Maybe I have the bar set too low. But unless you’re at an arena or stadium show, 11th row isn’t too bad. Brian has mostly played smaller venues when I’ve seen him (seating a few thousand at the most), so in some cases, anything on the “floor” section is pretty good. If you’re trying to high-five them on stage, it might be an issue. But in the 11th row, or even 20 rows back, I never feel like I have to break out the binoculars or anything.

Don't get me wrong, the seats are very good.  It has more to do with those being the best seats possible just 40 minutes after tickets went on sale.  Just a bit disappointed is all.

For sure, it's understandable. One always hopes for the best possible seats, and perhaps to luck out and get something insanely good (I have on occasion). But if you got those 40 minutes into the sale, that is pretty good. I've fared worse when I've snagged seats literally at the *moment* they go on sale.


Thinking much the same, save, wondering if you were trying for 40 minutes or that was the earliest you tried; 40 minutes is a LONG time for ticket sales

I got row 12, right behind the Cincinnati Kid right when they went on sale.  I think part of why I may have been behind him is that I was buying for 5.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Swamp Pirate on September 19, 2015, 07:48:59 PM
Row J- Orchestra 3 section in Cincinnati.  Very pleased with the seats.  Can't wait to see Brian and Al in November.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Rocky Raccoon on September 19, 2015, 07:56:40 PM
If Brian's at the White Piano he's been using the past couple years, you can't see his face when you're front row anyway. Best to be five-ten-even fifteen rows back so you can see him sing.

When I saw the Jeff Beck tour, I was at the left to the stage but that was great because I got a perfect view of Brian at his fake grand piano.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: LostArt on September 20, 2015, 06:03:00 AM
New show: November 12th in Appleton, Wisconsin at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center.

Whoo Whoo!  I just got home from a little two day vacation, and saw this news.  I was going to buy tickets to the Waukegan, Il show, which is about a 2 1/2 hour drive.  Now I can save myself lots of time and gasoline by driving 20 minutes to the beautiful Fox Cities PAC.  If anyone is coming to Appletown, let's meet up for a pre-show drinky.  One happy cheesehead here!
:beer :woot


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: rn57 on September 20, 2015, 10:44:52 AM
The Robert Parilla theater where Brian and Al are playing on Nov 20 - sixteen days after he does another DC area show, the hotel ballroom gig in Tysons Corner - is a comfy venue, about 500 seats. I saw the Left Banke play there a few years ago, their first show outside NYC since the '60s. The Zombies and Chad & Jeremy have played that venue several times too. Ticket info below - still a lot of seats left in the back and a few on either the extreme left or right sides of the front.

http://www2.montgomerycollege.edu/departments/reppac/


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: baseball95 on September 20, 2015, 11:08:14 AM
Also FYI Blondie's Facebook page just announced he's gonna be on all the Brian and Al dates this upcoming fall/winter.

From Facebook:

Blondie just checked in this morning & would like his fans to know he'll be on tour with Brian Wilson again through early December. Since family & friends have been asking when Blondie might return to South Africa to play he says "I'd like to see my family, cousins, I was thinking maybe January. No plans to play, but who knows? I really miss playing where I was born & I'd like to have a Durban curry with my friend, Steve Fataar."
To the people of Durban Blondie says "I'm eating matungulu's right now & miss the lychees".


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: ontor pertawst on September 20, 2015, 11:33:46 AM
Woohoo noise here! Now would be an excellent time to announce maybe another west coast show? Please? Por favor?


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: bgas on September 20, 2015, 12:03:45 PM
Woohoo noise here! Now would be an excellent time to announce maybe another west coast show? Please? Por favor?

now would be a good time to announce some shows other than Chicago/East/West coasts.
Don't care about hearing anymore of those locales


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: RubberSoul13 on September 20, 2015, 12:53:37 PM
Also FYI Blondie's Facebook page just announced he's gonna be on all the Brian and Al dates this upcoming fall/winter.

Wow! That's gonna be something!  :hat


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: rab2591 on September 20, 2015, 01:25:57 PM
Also FYI Blondie's Facebook page just announced he's gonna be on all the Brian and Al dates this upcoming fall/winter.

:woot :woot :woot :woot :drunks :drunks :drunks :drunks :beer :beer :beer :woot :woot :woot

This deserves an OSD inspired post ;D

Can't wait to see these guys this October!!


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: David1964 on September 20, 2015, 02:21:23 PM
I will definitely be at the show in Appleton. I'm especially stoked to hear that Blondie will be there too! I don't have the presale code but that's ok, I'll be online as soon as the general public tickets go on sale.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Bicyclerider on September 20, 2015, 03:02:14 PM
Woohoo noise here! Now would be an excellent time to announce maybe another west coast show? Please? Por favor?

now would be a good time to announce some shows other than Chicago/East/West coasts.
Don't care about hearing anymore of those locales

He's playing the Imperial Palace in Biloxi MS Dec 4 - my birthday (and Dennis's)!  Hopefully he'll do Forever.  Not sure if Al and Blondie will be there though.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: MyDrKnowsItKeepsMeCalm on September 20, 2015, 06:28:53 PM
Also FYI Blondie's Facebook page just announced he's gonna be on all the Brian and Al dates this upcoming fall/winter.

Wow! That's gonna be something!  :hat
Great news!   :)



Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: HeyJude on September 20, 2015, 06:45:33 PM
Woohoo noise here! Now would be an excellent time to announce maybe another west coast show? Please? Por favor?

now would be a good time to announce some shows other than Chicago/East/West coasts.
Don't care about hearing anymore of those locales

He's playing the Imperial Palace in Biloxi MS Dec 4 - my birthday (and Dennis's)!  Hopefully he'll do Forever.  Not sure if Al and Blondie will be there though.

It's sounding like Al and Blondie are on board through early December (e.g. all the scheduled dates).

This might now allow more time for at least the possibility of additional setlist stuff like "Funky Pretty."


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: The Cincinnati Kid on September 21, 2015, 07:11:15 AM
I dunno. Maybe I have the bar set too low. But unless you’re at an arena or stadium show, 11th row isn’t too bad. Brian has mostly played smaller venues when I’ve seen him (seating a few thousand at the most), so in some cases, anything on the “floor” section is pretty good. If you’re trying to high-five them on stage, it might be an issue. But in the 11th row, or even 20 rows back, I never feel like I have to break out the binoculars or anything.

Don't get me wrong, the seats are very good.  It has more to do with those being the best seats possible just 40 minutes after tickets went on sale.  Just a bit disappointed is all.

For sure, it's understandable. One always hopes for the best possible seats, and perhaps to luck out and get something insanely good (I have on occasion). But if you got those 40 minutes into the sale, that is pretty good. I've fared worse when I've snagged seats literally at the *moment* they go on sale.


Thinking much the same, save, wondering if you were trying for 40 minutes or that was the earliest you tried; 40 minutes is a LONG time for ticket sales

40 minutes was the earliest I could get them.  Seeing how Matt H could only get the row behind me right when they went on sale, I don't think I could have done much better.  As I said, the first 10 rows or so must have been largely pre-sale. 


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: KDS on September 21, 2015, 07:49:42 AM
I'm excited about it, too. I think it will be the smallest venue I've seen him in with the exception of having the good fortune of being at the Sirius show around the release of BWPS.  I live about ten minutes away, too, so couldn't pass up the opportunity.  I've never been to the theater at MC before.  How is it?   
Also, probably different thread topic, but it appears Brian is doing a soundtrack signing tomorrow night at the Barnes and Noble at Tyson's Corner at 5:30.

I decided to leave work early, and go to the Barnes and Noble signing.  I never in a million years thought I'd get a chance to meet Brian Wilson, but it happened. 


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: bgas on September 21, 2015, 07:50:18 AM
I dunno. Maybe I have the bar set too low. But unless you’re at an arena or stadium show, 11th row isn’t too bad. Brian has mostly played smaller venues when I’ve seen him (seating a few thousand at the most), so in some cases, anything on the “floor” section is pretty good. If you’re trying to high-five them on stage, it might be an issue. But in the 11th row, or even 20 rows back, I never feel like I have to break out the binoculars or anything.

Don't get me wrong, the seats are very good.  It has more to do with those being the best seats possible just 40 minutes after tickets went on sale.  Just a bit disappointed is all.

For sure, it's understandable. One always hopes for the best possible seats, and perhaps to luck out and get something insanely good (I have on occasion). But if you got those 40 minutes into the sale, that is pretty good. I've fared worse when I've snagged seats literally at the *moment* they go on sale.


Thinking much the same, save, wondering if you were trying for 40 minutes or that was the earliest you tried; 40 minutes is a LONG time for ticket sales

40 minutes was the earliest I could get them.  Seeing how Matt H could only get the row behind me right when they went on sale, I don't think I could have done much better.  As I said, the first 10 rows or so must have been largely pre-sale. 

Probably so. Or held for later sale; so hard to tell how they do things these days


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: The LEGENDARY OSD on September 21, 2015, 08:01:33 AM
Also FYI Blondie's Facebook page just announced he's gonna be on all the Brian and Al dates this upcoming fall/winter.

:woot :woot :woot :woot :drunks :drunks :drunks :drunks :beer :beer :beer :woot :woot :woot

This deserves an OSD inspired post ;D

Can't wait to see these guys this October!!

 :thumbsup :thumbsup :thumbsup :h5 :h5


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: sjeffery on September 21, 2015, 10:22:33 AM
I'm excited about it, too. I think it will be the smallest venue I've seen him in with the exception of having the good fortune of being at the Sirius show around the release of BWPS.  I live about ten minutes away, too, so couldn't pass up the opportunity.  I've never been to the theater at MC before.  How is it?   
Also, probably different thread topic, but it appears Brian is doing a soundtrack signing tomorrow night at the Barnes and Noble at Tyson's Corner at 5:30.

I decided to leave work early, and go to the Barnes and Noble signing.  I never in a million years thought I'd get a chance to meet Brian Wilson, but it happened. 


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: sjeffery on September 21, 2015, 10:25:22 AM
Hi KDS - I think we've posted to each other a few times on Brian's Board. I was at the Barnes & Noble signing as well. Magical!


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: KDS on September 21, 2015, 10:31:27 AM
Hi KDS - I think we've posted to each other a few times on Brian's Board. I was at the Barnes & Noble signing as well. Magical!

I was surprised at the somewhat low turnout to meet a legend like Brian.  But, the event wasn't very well promoted. 


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: bgas on September 21, 2015, 10:38:04 AM
Hi KDS - I think we've posted to each other a few times on Brian's Board. I was at the Barnes & Noble signing as well. Magical!

I was surprised at the somewhat low turnout to meet a legend like Brian.  But, the event wasn't very well promoted. 

Did everyone get to meet Jim Murphy( also there, I hear) and buy his " Becoming the Beach Boys" ?


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: chaki on September 21, 2015, 12:02:05 PM
hey y'all here's some vid from the SF show i figured i'd share instead of trashin them what the hell

https://vid.me/YB1g

https://vid.me/eQFV

https://vid.me/TFPX

https://vid.me/uX3Y

https://vid.me/P65A


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: bgas on September 21, 2015, 01:59:35 PM
I want *THAT POSTER* hanging in the living room next to the Smile framed stuff...that's a cool print. If they sold that kind of thing, I'd buy it immediately.



Absolutely!! Calling bgas...BGAS!!!! Are you able to get your hands on a few of these??

From what I understand, they only made one. Seems a bit odd, that, tho I'm not certain on the costs involved for something like this.
Perhaps the Symphony have their own printing press? 

 In any case, I took two approaches: 

 1; I talked to someone connected to Brian, who I thought might be able to get his ear, and asked if they'd be willing to suggest to Brian/his management
 that this is a poster his fans would LOVE to own and would be an easy sell. 
 I'm hopeful something will come of this AND if they do make them, I sure hope they add it to his website. 
 
2; I called every number I could find for the venue/ people associated with the venue.
I told them I'd really LOVE to have THAT poster at MY house, and I'd be only TOO Happy to Pay for it! 
 
 Evidently, I spoke to the right people and I was very convincing because they called me back, said the poster was mine, come pick it up!!   
A HUGE PLUS was having a friend in the SF area who was willing and able to pick it up, taking any complications out of their hands. 
( there was some initial misunderstanding relative to my being in St Louis Mo)
 This went GREAT!  Thanxx for the push you guys!!

Now I just count on the Postal service to do their part .... 

That's how it's done!  :)

Man, this poster is HUGE!!  3'4 X 5'-9-1/2 . Brian's head alone is 21 inches tall!  ( is that life size? ) 


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: The LEGENDARY OSD on September 21, 2015, 02:45:47 PM
No, that's the length of myKe's head.  ;)


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: SMiLE Brian on September 21, 2015, 03:48:29 PM
Bgas, take some pictures! 8)


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Sandy Baby on September 21, 2015, 05:01:25 PM
hey y'all here's some vid from the SF show i figured i'd share instead of trashin them what the hell

Thank you!!
(Never cared for the clapping during "Good Vibrations."  I want to enjoy the quiet part!)


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: HeyJude on September 21, 2015, 08:17:56 PM
Bgas, take some pictures! 8)

 :lol

(https://scontent-sjc2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xat1/t31.0-8/11950414_1627382287531795_8906037702595014975_o.jpg?efg=eyJpIjoidCJ9)


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: bgas on September 22, 2015, 06:13:29 AM
Bgas, take some pictures! 8)

 :lol

(https://scontent-sjc2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xat1/t31.0-8/11950414_1627382287531795_8906037702595014975_o.jpg?efg=eyJpIjoidCJ9)

Yep. and it's now rolled tightand somewhat harder to get good pics. It has a few light scratches from handling. 
Maybe Brian/ his management will take the hint and print up some posters similar, for sale.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: HeyJude on September 22, 2015, 08:11:46 AM
I love getting posters from shows I’ve been to, but I think the posters they did on past tours in the 2000s were far more interesting, when they actually commissioned artists like Mark London to design a poster. A publicity photo (especially one taken several years before the concert in question) with identifying text isn’t super interesting to me (and I’d have pretty close to zero interest if it wasn’t a show I had attended; which is what has kept me from snagging the few Summer 2015 posters I’ve seen; I’m not too interested in a poster from his Denver gig).

Even this one from 2013 was kind of plain and boring:

(https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/t31.0-8/s960x960/11170315_1606270206309670_8369525558163534444_o.jpg)

I find these types far more interesting (and not *only* because they're from shows I attended):

(https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/10007509_1595892884014069_6341179449493298900_n.jpg?oh=6d4dd0cac27b66e7beb6b742b7f829ab&oe=561BE64B)

(https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xat1/t31.0-8/s960x960/11393725_1594226947513996_61408516437457726_o.jpg)

(https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/10410534_1606269756309715_33602261378813631_n.jpg?oh=e18f51d2b8ddb88627144b14ee2fce91&oe=569DF6E3)

(https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/11039053_1592798740990150_3835373303049064001_n.jpg?oh=607152358d3e0b17a5bc5e147d2ccfc0&oe=565D6D9E)


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: bgas on September 22, 2015, 08:52:46 AM
I love getting posters from shows I’ve been to, but I think the posters they did on past tours in the 2000s were far more interesting, when they actually commissioned artists like Mark London to design a poster. A publicity photo (especially one taken several years before the concert in question) with identifying text isn’t super interesting to me (and I’d have pretty close to zero interest if it wasn’t a show I had attended; which is what has kept me from snagging the few Summer 2015 posters I’ve seen; I’m not too interested in a poster from his Denver gig).



I see your reasoning.  Would you buy one like the Davies, if it was available?

As to your posters, I like that you have them  framed. 
The 1st seems really posed and out of place for Brian. Jeff really likes cars, tho, and obviously Al and Dave are vintage shots. Kinda blase.
I can see the interest in the 2nd and 3rd, as they're more unusual and visually striking.
 the 4th doesn't do anything for me at all, and seems a somewhat lame interpretation of that famous diner painting;
the last one just seems Odd.  Does it have some meaning, you got from attending? 

Are there Brian/BBs posters from the past you find more interesting? 


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: SMiLE Brian on September 22, 2015, 08:57:30 AM
Bgas, where are you going to display the poster? (If at all, knowing the collection room still has plenty of space)


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: HeyJude on September 22, 2015, 09:36:07 AM
I love getting posters from shows I’ve been to, but I think the posters they did on past tours in the 2000s were far more interesting, when they actually commissioned artists like Mark London to design a poster. A publicity photo (especially one taken several years before the concert in question) with identifying text isn’t super interesting to me (and I’d have pretty close to zero interest if it wasn’t a show I had attended; which is what has kept me from snagging the few Summer 2015 posters I’ve seen; I’m not too interested in a poster from his Denver gig).



I see your reasoning.  Would you buy one like the Davies, if it was available?

As to your posters, I like that you have them  framed.  
The 1st seems really posed and out of place for Brian. Jeff really likes cars, tho, and obviously Al and Dave are vintage shots. Kinda blase.
I can see the interest in the 2nd and 3rd, as they're more unusual and visually striking.
 the 4th doesn't do anything for me at all, and seems a somewhat lame interpretation of that famous diner painting;
the last one just seems Odd.  Does it have some meaning, you got from attending?  

Are there Brian/BBs posters from the past you find more interesting?  

I’d buy a normal-sized print of the Davies poster for ten or twenty bucks; I could picture having paid that at the merch stand. But having seen it in person, it’s too large to display (both in terms of not having room already displaying other things, and I think it’s just too large to look good displayed anywhere, other than I guess in the front of an actual venue!) and if I can’t display and enjoy the poster, it holds very little interest. But ten bucks maybe for an 18x24 or something is conceivable. SFJAZZ handed out programs at the concert that had a full-page spread/feature on Brian with that same picture, so I kind of have an 8 1/2 by 11 variation as it is!  :lol

As for the other posters, of course they are far and away most meaningful and interesting because they’re a momento of the show I went to. Separately, I think (with the exception of the 2013 poster, which is more like an exercise in corporate graphic design), the other posters are interesting as art pieces to varying degrees.

The Warfield ’99 poster isn’t a style I like particularly, but I especially dig a unique poster made for one particular show. It’s also evocative of San Francisco a bit, to me. Also, it’s worth noting that they literally handed those posters out for free after the show outside the venue. Can’t beat that.

The two 2007 posters are limited editions (the west coast PS tour poster seems to be super rare), and are fun, bright hand-pulled lithograph-style posters with texture. Also, the PS poster was signed by Al and Brian at the Oakland show I went to, so it obviously holds extra interest for that reason. (It’s also signed by Mark London at the bottom).

The 2012 Berkeley poster was professionally framed by someone else, who got a hold of a very unique print made just for the 50th show in Berkeley. I think it was probably displayed at the office for the Greek Theater or something. I’m not sure it’s one of a kind, but it was commissioned and made by two artists (painting on top of photograph as I recall). Whomever mounted the whole thing added in the ticket and a pick used at the actual show. Again, all of the other curios are interesting primarily because it’s a momento of the show I went to in the first place. It’s again kind of evocative of the Bay Area. Would I have bought the art piece on its had it not been used as a poster for a BB show? Of course not. It’s slightly less meaningful I suppose since someone else’s ticket stub is in there, but the whole framing/mounting job is really nice and surely cost more than what I paid for the entire thing, so I’m not going to try to crack it open just to put my stub in (plus I’d want to put two stubs in, which wouldn’t fit anyway!).

I have the “Brian Dollar Bill” poster from the 2001 tour as well, but I don’t have that one up right now. Not a huge fan of that theme, which may also be why Paul Simon’s people balked at the idea of putting both Simon and BW on the poster!

That’s about it for posters; I think. No room left to display them, so something has to be REALLY special and unique to justify buying it. I already have too much Beatles and BB stuff stuck away in closets and whatnot as it is. I stopped collecting much of any Beatles stuff years ago (and it’s not like I was collecting vintage memorabilia or anything in the first place; just random mostly new Beatles crap, a lot received as gifts); it wasn’t doing me any good or giving me any enjoyment boxed up.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: HeyJude on September 29, 2015, 12:10:39 PM
Added the December 5 Jacksonville show to the top post...


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: bgas on September 30, 2015, 01:04:49 PM
just posted on Brian's FB: 

>>
Billy Hinsche will be joining Brian on some upcoming Fall shows!

Billy Hinsche
 I am so honored to have been asked to do a few shows with the great Brian Wilson this October - my good buddy, Darian Sahanaja, has another project he is involved with so I have the good fortune of subbing for him during his absence, and he'll be back in November ... !!!
<<


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: ppk700 on September 30, 2015, 09:34:20 PM
just posted on Brian's FB: 

>>
Billy Hinsche will be joining Brian on some upcoming Fall shows!

Billy Hinsche
 I am so honored to have been asked to do a few shows with the great Brian Wilson this October - my good buddy, Darian Sahanaja, has another project he is involved with so I have the good fortune of subbing for him during his absence, and he'll be back in November ... !!!
<<

Brian, Al, Blondie, and now Billy Hinsche... that's awesome!! ;D I wonder what October shows he'll be at?


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Marty Castillo on October 01, 2015, 05:27:25 AM
just posted on Brian's FB: 

>>
Billy Hinsche will be joining Brian on some upcoming Fall shows!

Billy Hinsche
 I am so honored to have been asked to do a few shows with the great Brian Wilson this October - my good buddy, Darian Sahanaja, has another project he is involved with so I have the good fortune of subbing for him during his absence, and he'll be back in November ... !!!
<<

Brian, Al, Blondie, and now Billy Hinsche... that's awesome!! ;D I wonder what October shows he'll be at?

All October shows??? That was my assumption.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: HeyJude on October 01, 2015, 05:48:43 AM
Yeah, it looks like, the way October tour dates are laid out for BW and the Zombies, it would be the six October shows that Billy Hinsche is filling in for. Billy specifically mentions that Darian will be back in November.

Thinking back to the early "post 1998" days of the various BB touring factions, it is interesting that we will have a true hybrid of Brian's band and the "Beach Boys Family & Friends" band with Al, Matt, and Billy all playing with Brian's band. I know Billy has played a few strings of shows with Brian before, but other than the Vegas taping last year, I think this is the first time Al, Matt, and Billy have all been with Brian at the same time.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: bgas on October 01, 2015, 03:52:23 PM
SO, The November 4th Benefit show; General admission tickets are $300 each. VIP are $500 each.  
VIP event:  

VIP  TICKETS  INCLUDE:
*Sound check with Brian Wilson and the band!
*Signed Brian Wilson/Love & Mercy merchandise
*Reception of heavy hors d'oeuvres and open beer, wine, and soft drink bar
*Souvenir lanyard
*Priority Seating for the concert (PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS EARLY FOR THE BEST SEATS!)

Join us for an evening of music and celebration with legendary musician and co-founder of the Beach Boys Brian Wilson, Beach Boy Al Jardine, and their band. Special guest appearance by Paul Dano, who plays the young Brian Wilson in the film Love & Mercy. This magnificent, yet intimate venue is the perfect setting for enjoying a special concert benefiting Give an Hour and its mission to provide free mental health services to military members, veterans, and their families.

 5:00pm - 5:45pm - Sound check with Brian Wilson and the band! Signed Brian Wilson/Love & Mercy merchandise
(VIP ticket holders only)
 7:00pm - Reception with heavy hors d'oeuvres and open beer, wine, and soft drink bar
 8:00 - 9:30pm - Brian Wilson Concert


Edit:  OH, By the way, tickets went on sale this morning, so you better hurry....


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Rocker on October 04, 2015, 10:53:51 AM
Posted on Blondie's Facebook account today:


Blondie will be on the upcoming Brian Wilson Tour that begins this Friday October 9 in Flushing, NY , however, he will be off from end of Oct until Nov. 17, so he will miss a few dates. He will return for the Nov 17 gig in St. Petersburg, FL.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: NickandthePassions on October 04, 2015, 11:43:16 AM
Posted on Blondie's Facebook account today:


Blondie will be on the upcoming Brian Wilson Tour that begins this Friday October 9 in Flushing, NY , however, he will be off from end of Oct until Nov. 17, so he will miss a few dates. He will return for the Nov 17 gig in St. Petersburg, FL.

Thank goodness he'll make it to Durham!


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Marty Castillo on October 04, 2015, 11:48:23 AM
Posted on Blondie's Facebook account today:


Blondie will be on the upcoming Brian Wilson Tour that begins this Friday October 9 in Flushing, NY , however, he will be off from end of Oct until Nov. 17, so he will miss a few dates. He will return for the Nov 17 gig in St. Petersburg, FL.

Well, that sucks! Missing him in New Buffalo...


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: HeyJude on October 07, 2015, 12:58:04 PM
So, just to recap, who here is going to the October 9 and/or 10 shows?

We need setlists!


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Andrew G. Doe on October 07, 2015, 03:41:36 PM
Posted on Blondie's Facebook account today:


Blondie will be on the upcoming Brian Wilson Tour that begins this Friday October 9 in Flushing, NY , however, he will be off from end of Oct until Nov. 17, so he will miss a few dates. He will return for the Nov 17 gig in St. Petersburg, FL.

Well, that sucks! Missing him in New Buffalo...

Consider yourself fortunate to be seeing the band at all.  >:(


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: MyDrKnowsItKeepsMeCalm on October 08, 2015, 08:17:40 AM
So, just to recap, who here is going to the October 9 and/or 10 shows?

We need setlists!
I'll be at the Flushing, NY show tomorrow (10/9). Looking forward!
I won't be live tweeting or anything, but I'll be happy to post a setlist at some point if no one beats me to it.



Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: marcella27 on October 09, 2015, 08:18:08 AM
I have tickets to the show in Allegany on Saturday - I bought them the day they went on sale.  I've had a hard few months and I can't describe how much I was looking forward to that show.  It would have been a seven hour drive for us but that was the closest show so we were going to do it.  I can't go now because of a family illness.  Trip is cancelled. 

I know that in the grand scheme of things a concert isn't that "important" but I am totally crushed by this.  I can't even listen to the BB today without crying.  And normal people just don't get it, do they. 

But, I hope everyone who's going has a great time.  I'll be reading the reports with a big box of Kleenex next to me.   


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: HeyJude on October 09, 2015, 08:55:18 AM
I have tickets to the show in Allegany on Saturday - I bought them the day they went on sale.  I've had a hard few months and I can't describe how much I was looking forward to that show.  It would have been a seven hour drive for us but that was the closest show so we were going to do it.  I can't go now because of a family illness.  Trip is cancelled. 

I know that in the grand scheme of things a concert isn't that "important" but I am totally crushed by this.  I can't even listen to the BB today without crying.  And normal people just don't get it, do they. 

But, I hope everyone who's going has a great time.  I'll be reading the reports with a big box of Kleenex next to me.   

Hang in there. I’ve had moments like that. I think a lot of us understand precisely the type of suck this sort of thing is. It’s not life-threatening, but it’s beyond simply a little bummer. I’ve had experiences like that; the most joyous thing turning into the biggest bummer.

I know it won’t help, but I for one always feel that having the recordings, the music, at home to listen to any time, having that is always immensely more important than a concert.



Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: The Cincinnati Kid on October 09, 2015, 09:08:37 AM
Anyone think they will still perform songs from NPP?  I know the two people I'm bringing will be disappointed if they don't, me included.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: HeyJude on October 09, 2015, 09:20:12 AM
Anyone think they will still perform songs from NPP?  I know the two people I'm bringing will be disappointed if they don't, me included.

At the San Francisco show last month, they did “Sail Away”, “The Right Time”, and “One Kind of Love.” I would suspect these will stay in the setlist, especially for the gigs with Blondie in the case of “Sail Away.” “One Kind of Love” seems especially likely given the tie-in with the movie.

I wouldn’t especially expect *more* NPP songs. I think we maxed out at four on the Summer tour; they eventually dropped “Runaway Dancer.”


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: marcella27 on October 09, 2015, 10:08:35 AM
I have tickets to the show in Allegany on Saturday - I bought them the day they went on sale.  I've had a hard few months and I can't describe how much I was looking forward to that show.  It would have been a seven hour drive for us but that was the closest show so we were going to do it.  I can't go now because of a family illness.  Trip is cancelled. 

I know that in the grand scheme of things a concert isn't that "important" but I am totally crushed by this.  I can't even listen to the BB today without crying.  And normal people just don't get it, do they. 

But, I hope everyone who's going has a great time.  I'll be reading the reports with a big box of Kleenex next to me.   

Hang in there. I’ve had moments like that. I think a lot of us understand precisely the type of suck this sort of thing is. It’s not life-threatening, but it’s beyond simply a little bummer. I’ve had experiences like that; the most joyous thing turning into the biggest bummer.

I know it won’t help, but I for one always feel that having the recordings, the music, at home to listen to any time, having that is always immensely more important than a concert.



Thanks, it was really nice to read that.  Yes, it is way beyond simply a little bummer. 

I know what you mean about having the music to listen to and I get it, but I've always thought the concert is THE thing, unvarnished, immediate and real.  And the sound of it when you're there in person, oh man, THE SOUND!  Nothing compares.  I was lucky enough to see them in July in a small concert hall, and I just couldn't believe what I was hearing. 


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: RubberSoul13 on October 09, 2015, 11:00:07 AM
I suspect we'll get the same three we had for the majority of the summer from the new LP. I'll be surprised if more than 2-3 songs from the summer set are changed for this evening.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: HeyJude on October 09, 2015, 11:08:30 AM
I suspect we'll get the same three we had for the majority of the summer from the new LP. I'll be surprised if more than 2-3 songs from the summer set are changed for this evening.

At the risk of overanalyzing, I’d also say that the beginning of a tour, and especially because the first two gigs are essentially stand-alone before another 10-day gap, will tend to have a less adventurous setlist. Also, sometimes when a temporary fill-in like Billy comes in, the band might be less likely to do anything far out or adventurous. That’s not to say Billy can’t learn and play anything (he was part of Al’s band when they did some rare cuts, and he’s been on tour with Brian before). But they probably aren’t doing intensive weeks-long rehearsals before these first two gigs. It’s a bit like how Al’s various solo shows over the years have usually been more meat-and-potatoes numbers, because he’s not always using exactly the same set of musicians, and they haven’t been touring non-stop for weeks and months, so there isn’t time to add a ton of weird stuff.

I would expect these first two shows especially to have, not surprisingly, a relatively similar setlist to the September San Francisco show. They’ll probably swap out Darian’s two leads (“This Whole World” and “Darlin’”) for something else, and maybe a few other things will change a bit.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: LostArt on October 09, 2015, 11:14:05 AM
I have tickets to the show in Allegany on Saturday - I bought them the day they went on sale.  I've had a hard few months and I can't describe how much I was looking forward to that show.  It would have been a seven hour drive for us but that was the closest show so we were going to do it.  I can't go now because of a family illness.  Trip is cancelled.  

I know that in the grand scheme of things a concert isn't that "important" but I am totally crushed by this.  I can't even listen to the BB today without crying.  And normal people just don't get it, do they.  

But, I hope everyone who's going has a great time.  I'll be reading the reports with a big box of Kleenex next to me.  

Hang in there. I’ve had moments like that. I think a lot of us understand precisely the type of suck this sort of thing is. It’s not life-threatening, but it’s beyond simply a little bummer. I’ve had experiences like that; the most joyous thing turning into the biggest bummer.

I know it won’t help, but I for one always feel that having the recordings, the music, at home to listen to any time, having that is always immensely more important than a concert.



Thanks, it was really nice to read that.  Yes, it is way beyond simply a little bummer.  

I know what you mean about having the music to listen to and I get it, but I've always thought the concert is THE thing, unvarnished, immediate and real.  And the sound of it when you're there in person, oh man, THE SOUND!  Nothing compares.  I was lucky enough to see them in July in a small concert hall, and I just couldn't believe what I was hearing.  

I, too, know how that goes.  Back in '08 I had planned to see Brian and band in Chicago, a 3 1/2 hour drive for me.  I had figured out where I was going to park, what train I was going to take downtown, everything.  Then, an acquaintance, who used to post here occasionally and who was friends with some of the band members, managed to get me a backstage pass for an after-show meet n' greet.  I was on cloud nine.  The day before the show, my employer mandated that I work that day, and I was told that I would be terminated if I didn't show up.  Well, I was crushed.  I managed to sell my ticket, but at a loss.  I still have the backstage pass, though, unused.  

P.S.  If one of the band members is reading this, can I use this old backstage pass when you guys play in Appleton on November 12th?  please  ;)


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: HeyJude on October 09, 2015, 11:19:13 AM
I also hadn't thought about it, it may not be particularly likely, but I'm curious if Brian might sing a Lennon-related song of some sort tonight. Al was involved in the deal in New York yesterday.

I don't know how much I need to see Brian sing a Lennon song, but someone has to un-do the 1983 BB tour performances of "Imagine."  :3d


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: bgas on October 09, 2015, 11:20:03 AM
I have tickets to the show in Allegany on Saturday - I bought them the day they went on sale.  I've had a hard few months and I can't describe how much I was looking forward to that show.  It would have been a seven hour drive for us but that was the closest show so we were going to do it.  I can't go now because of a family illness.  Trip is cancelled. 

I know that in the grand scheme of things a concert isn't that "important" but I am totally crushed by this.  I can't even listen to the BB today without crying.  And normal people just don't get it, do they. 

But, I hope everyone who's going has a great time.  I'll be reading the reports with a big box of Kleenex next to me.   

Hang in there. I’ve had moments like that. I think a lot of us understand precisely the type of suck this sort of thing is. It’s not life-threatening, but it’s beyond simply a little bummer. I’ve had experiences like that; the most joyous thing turning into the biggest bummer.

I know it won’t help, but I for one always feel that having the recordings, the music, at home to listen to any time, having that is always immensely more important than a concert.



Thanks, it was really nice to read that.  Yes, it is way beyond simply a little bummer. 

I know what you mean about having the music to listen to and I get it, but I've always thought the concert is THE thing, unvarnished, immediate and real.  And the sound of it when you're there in person, oh man, THE SOUND!  Nothing compares.  I was lucky enough to see them in July in a small concert hall, and I just couldn't believe what I was hearing. 

I, too, know how that goes.  Back in '08 I had planned to see Brian and band in Chicago, a 3 1/2 hour drive for me.  I had figured out where I was going to park, what train I was going to take downtown, everything.  Then, an acquaintance, who used to post here occasionally and who was friends with some of the band members, managed to get me a backstage pass for an after-show meet n' greet.  I was on cloud nine.  The day before the show, my employer mandated that I work that day, and they told that I would be terminated if I didn't show up.  Well, I was crushed.  I managed to sell my ticket, but at a loss.  I still have the backstage pass, though, unused. 

Personally, if at all possible I'd  have found ways to negatively impact my employer at every chance, if it could be done without impacting my own position


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: ontor pertawst on October 09, 2015, 11:23:06 AM
Pissing in their desk works.

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_i53a-EemgtY/TB60UasvfTI/AAAAAAAAAdg/qToaAekgVp8/s1600/Mark.jpg)


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: RubberSoul13 on October 09, 2015, 11:33:18 AM
I also hadn't thought about it, it may not be particularly likely, but I'm curious if Brian might sing a Lennon-related song of some sort tonight. Al was involved in the deal in New York yesterday.

I don't know how much I need to see Brian sing a Lennon song, but someone has to un-do the 1983 BB tour performances of "Imagine."  :3d

I doubt he'll sing any of Lennon's material, but mentioning the birthday wouldn't be too much of a surprise...although if I could pick a Lennon solo numbe for this band to do.....I'd go with "Cold Turkey". I can hear Blondie ripping on it already!


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: marcella27 on October 09, 2015, 01:45:42 PM
I have tickets to the show in Allegany on Saturday - I bought them the day they went on sale.  I've had a hard few months and I can't describe how much I was looking forward to that show.  It would have been a seven hour drive for us but that was the closest show so we were going to do it.  I can't go now because of a family illness.  Trip is cancelled.  

I know that in the grand scheme of things a concert isn't that "important" but I am totally crushed by this.  I can't even listen to the BB today without crying.  And normal people just don't get it, do they.  

But, I hope everyone who's going has a great time.  I'll be reading the reports with a big box of Kleenex next to me.  

Hang in there. I’ve had moments like that. I think a lot of us understand precisely the type of suck this sort of thing is. It’s not life-threatening, but it’s beyond simply a little bummer. I’ve had experiences like that; the most joyous thing turning into the biggest bummer.

I know it won’t help, but I for one always feel that having the recordings, the music, at home to listen to any time, having that is always immensely more important than a concert.



Thanks, it was really nice to read that.  Yes, it is way beyond simply a little bummer.  

I know what you mean about having the music to listen to and I get it, but I've always thought the concert is THE thing, unvarnished, immediate and real.  And the sound of it when you're there in person, oh man, THE SOUND!  Nothing compares.  I was lucky enough to see them in July in a small concert hall, and I just couldn't believe what I was hearing.  

I, too, know how that goes.  Back in '08 I had planned to see Brian and band in Chicago, a 3 1/2 hour drive for me.  I had figured out where I was going to park, what train I was going to take downtown, everything.  Then, an acquaintance, who used to post here occasionally and who was friends with some of the band members, managed to get me a backstage pass for an after-show meet n' greet.  I was on cloud nine.  The day before the show, my employer mandated that I work that day, and I was told that I would be terminated if I didn't show up.  Well, I was crushed.  I managed to sell my ticket, but at a loss.  I still have the backstage pass, though, unused.  

P.S.  If one of the band members is reading this, can I use this old backstage pass when you guys play in Appleton on November 12th?  please  ;)

They say misery loves company but that story was almost too much for me...like you say, it's like going from cloud nine to rock-bottom.  Poor you. 

I keep looking at the tickets I won't be using on Saturday night and it's driving me nuts.  I couldn't handle looking at an unused backstage pass! 

Have fun at the show in Appleton!


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: bgas on October 09, 2015, 07:47:26 PM
haven't seen this mentioned: 
Anyone that has Instagram ( I don't) can enter a contest to win two tickets, soundcheck access and meet Brian:  http://www.brianwilson.com/instagram


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: HeyJude on October 10, 2015, 12:38:26 AM
The setlist for 10/9 is up at setlists.fm:

http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/brian-wilson/2015/the-colden-auditorium-queens-college-flushing-ny-53f40f05.html

They did "Do It Again" which they didn't do during the summer. The two "Friends" songs didn't make the cut. Otherwise a variation on the summer setlists.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: lostbeachboy on October 10, 2015, 05:08:11 AM
Who's going tonight..!?


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: RubberSoul13 on October 10, 2015, 05:45:37 AM
The setlist for 10/9 is up at setlists.fm:

http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/brian-wilson/2015/the-colden-auditorium-queens-college-flushing-ny-53f40f05.html

They did "Do It Again" which they didn't do during the summer. The two "Friends" songs didn't make the cut. Otherwise a variation on the summer setlists.

The song selections are fine...but I fail to grasp the reasoning behind the two set structure? The second set is so short!


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: HeyJude on October 10, 2015, 09:24:02 AM
The setlist for 10/9 is up at setlists.fm:

http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/brian-wilson/2015/the-colden-auditorium-queens-college-flushing-ny-53f40f05.html

They did "Do It Again" which they didn't do during the summer. The two "Friends" songs didn't make the cut. Otherwise a variation on the summer setlists.

The song selections are fine...but I fail to grasp the reasoning behind the two set structure? The second set is so short!

That's definitely the first time this year they've broken it up into two sets with an intermission, if the setlist is accurate.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Rocky Raccoon on October 10, 2015, 06:07:04 PM
A second set structure should allow for more songs.  Maybe they could add Surf's Up, Wake the World, Busy Doin' Nothin, Cottonfields, Runaway Dancer which were all played on the first leg of the tour.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Matt Etherton on October 10, 2015, 07:57:31 PM
They should drop a lot of the Mike Love lead vocal tracks, since Al & Brian have other songs that are good. Mike sings Mikes leads in concert, yet Brian sings Mikes too...I can hear the original voice with The Beach Boys. I want to hear Brian sing Brians leads!


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: baseball95 on October 10, 2015, 08:07:48 PM
They should drop a lot of the Mike Love lead vocal tracks, since Al & Brian have other songs that are good. Mike sings Mikes leads in concert, yet Brian sings Mikes too...I can hear the original voice with The Beach Boys. I want to hear Brian sing Brians leads!
I feel the same way with a couple of exceptions, Al does an amazing job on the car songs I must say. The other Mike leads especially Do It Again, Brian just doesn't seem to have it, I love him and I'm sorry but that's how I feel haha. Even Funx3 Cal Girls and Surfin' USA could go or have Al sing them but I don't think either one of those things will ever happen.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: RubberSoul13 on October 10, 2015, 09:40:56 PM
They should drop a lot of the Mike Love lead vocal tracks, since Al & Brian have other songs that are good. Mike sings Mikes leads in concert, yet Brian sings Mikes too...I can hear the original voice with The Beach Boys. I want to hear Brian sing Brians leads!
I feel the same way with a couple of exceptions, Al does an amazing job on the car songs I must say. The other Mike leads especially Do It Again, Brian just doesn't seem to have it, I love him and I'm sorry but that's how I feel haha. Even Funx3 Cal Girls and Surfin' USA could go or have Al sing them but I don't think either one of those things will ever happen.

Agreed with both for the most part. Brian's concerts don't need any of the songs in the encore (except Help Me Rhonda, if he has Al!) or the car songs, or Do it Again.....California Girls is the only one I think fits in nicely and Brian delivers it at a consistently great level, plus the band blows it away.

Hopefully the second set grows as the tour does too.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: ppk700 on October 10, 2015, 10:08:48 PM
I just got home from the show. I'm really, really tired, but had a great time. I believe this is the correct setlist:

Our Prayer
Heroes and Villains
California Girls
Dance, Dance, Dance
Shut Down
Little Deuce Coupe
I Get Around
Then I Kissed Her
California Saga: California
In My Room
Surfer Girl
Don't Worry Baby
Darlin' (I don't remember precisely when they played Darlin', I think it was at this point in the set)
One Kind of Love
Sail Away
Wild Honey
Sail On, Sailor
Surf's Up
The Right Time
Wouldn't It Be Nice
Sloop John B
God Only Knows
Good Vibrations

Encore:
All Summer Long
Help Me, Rhonda
Barbara Ann
Surfin' U.S.A.
Fun, Fun, Fun
Love and Mercy

I think that's everything. I'm just going by memory, so maybe I missed one or two, but I don't think so.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: HeyJude on October 10, 2015, 10:17:35 PM
Without Darian there, who sang "Darlin'"? Did they hand it back to Brian in the lower key like he's done in the past?


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: ppk700 on October 10, 2015, 10:24:20 PM
Scott Bennett and Billy Hinsche did "Darlin'"; Scott sang the high parts and Billy sang the low parts.

It was great to have Billy there, but as he hinted in that press release from Howie Edelson, he certainly did seem to have some trouble with the keyboard and getting the appropriate sounds for each song. For example, before "Then I Kissed Her," Billy clearly had no idea what setting to put the keyboard on, and the band stalled ever so briefly for Scott to get Billy's keyboard settings just right.

The mixing/sound for some of the songs wasn't the greatest... unfortunately, on "Wild Honey," the guitars were nearly inaudible (at least to my girlfriend and I), drowned out by the keyboard imitating the theremin part. But man... "Sail On, Sailor" ROCKED.

Tonight was my first time ever seeing Brian and his band... it was a thrill. Brian seemed to be in great spirits and joked right before "Darlin'" (and I paraphrase here) "this song is gonna knock the g*dd*mn walls down!!"


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: GuyO on October 10, 2015, 11:53:19 PM
Did Matt sing She Knows Me Too Well??


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Big Daddy on October 11, 2015, 01:48:10 AM
I was at tonight's show. I doled out the extra cash for the VIP package with the sound check. ppk700's list is pretty darn accurate from what I can recall from memory. At the sound check they also played You Still Believe in Me (and it sounded great). I think they'll be adding that to upcoming setlists. To answer GuyO's question they didn't play She Knows Me Too Well.

I'll start with the good:
1. Soundcheck far surpassed anything I was expecting. Granted I don't have much concert experience, let alone VIP experience. There were about 15 of us and I was sitting in the front row taking video of Brian and Al from a few feet away and singing along. They played a couple complete songs and it was like a mini private concert of sorts. Simply blew me away. I was expecting it to just be guys tuning their instruments and playing short snippets of songs (not necessarily in unison).

2. Going in, I really didn't keep tabs on what the setlist was going to be. The setlist had just about all my favorite Beach Boys tunes, so I was ecstatic.

3. The band sounded great. Brian kept saying Jardine between songs and I didn't realize he was sometimes referring to Al and sometimes referring to Al's son. Al's son sang the high parts and I thought he was spectacular.

4. Speaking of Al, he seemed like a really nice guy and I thought he added a tremendous amount to the show. I couldn't believe how good his voice still sounds. As far as the performances go, Brian isn't the focal point for very much of the show. Without Al and Blondie, I probably would have been disappointed by the show, because at the end of the day, I'm there to see Brian Wilson / Beach Boys. However, those two took the spotlight for much of the show and gave the show the authenticity it needed.


The bad:
1. I was in the 3rd row and I experienced the piano blocking out my view of Brian (except for songs where I got to stand). Didn't seem like he was doing a whole lot anyways though. I had a great view of Al and Blondie. That was a bit disappointing, but the sound check from earlier made up for it (as I got to see Brian from close up at that point).

2. I'm pretty bummed about how the Meet and Greet was. That was one of the major reasons I got that ticket package and the package was like $500. There were only like 15 of us there, but they really rushed us through (they said they were running behind schedule). They handed Brian my item to sign as they had me walk around the table to stand behind him. As he handed me my signed item he yelled "picture!". They snapped the picture and I got rushed out of there. I didn't even get a chance to say anything to him. It didn't damper the soundcheck and concert portion of the experience for me. The more I reflect on it though (now that it's over), the more it bugs me. I'll probably never get another opportunity to say anything to him in my life (and he has meant so very much to me through the years). It's clear Brian doesn't like doing signings and taking pictures. On the other hand, it wasn't like the line had 100 people. I'm sure part of it is my fault and I probably had unreal expectations. I thought it would be more like the VIP group would get to spend 15 minutes backstage with the whole band and talk to all the different members for a little bit.




Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: SMiLE Brian on October 11, 2015, 08:04:53 AM
BW with Al, Blondie, Billy H, and others in his band is certainly a more authentic BB experience these days.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: ppk700 on October 11, 2015, 06:22:19 PM
I was at tonight's show. I doled out the extra cash for the VIP package with the sound check. ppk700's list is pretty darn accurate from what I can recall from memory. At the sound check they also played You Still Believe in Me (and it sounded great). I think they'll be adding that to upcoming setlists. To answer GuyO's question they didn't play She Knows Me Too Well.

I'll start with the good:
1. Soundcheck far surpassed anything I was expecting. Granted I don't have much concert experience, let alone VIP experience. There were about 15 of us and I was sitting in the front row taking video of Brian and Al from a few feet away and singing along. They played a couple complete songs and it was like a mini private concert of sorts. Simply blew me away. I was expecting it to just be guys tuning their instruments and playing short snippets of songs (not necessarily in unison).

2. Going in, I really didn't keep tabs on what the setlist was going to be. The setlist had just about all my favorite Beach Boys tunes, so I was ecstatic.

3. The band sounded great. Brian kept saying Jardine between songs and I didn't realize he was sometimes referring to Al and sometimes referring to Al's son. Al's son sang the high parts and I thought he was spectacular.

4. Speaking of Al, he seemed like a really nice guy and I thought he added a tremendous amount to the show. I couldn't believe how good his voice still sounds. As far as the performances go, Brian isn't the focal point for very much of the show. Without Al and Blondie, I probably would have been disappointed by the show, because at the end of the day, I'm there to see Brian Wilson / Beach Boys. However, those two took the spotlight for much of the show and gave the show the authenticity it needed.


The bad:
1. I was in the 3rd row and I experienced the piano blocking out my view of Brian (except for songs where I got to stand). Didn't seem like he was doing a whole lot anyways though. I had a great view of Al and Blondie. That was a bit disappointing, but the sound check from earlier made up for it (as I got to see Brian from close up at that point).

2. I'm pretty bummed about how the Meet and Greet was. That was one of the major reasons I got that ticket package and the package was like $500. There were only like 15 of us there, but they really rushed us through (they said they were running behind schedule). They handed Brian my item to sign as they had me walk around the table to stand behind him. As he handed me my signed item he yelled "picture!". They snapped the picture and I got rushed out of there. I didn't even get a chance to say anything to him. It didn't damper the soundcheck and concert portion of the experience for me. The more I reflect on it though (now that it's over), the more it bugs me. I'll probably never get another opportunity to say anything to him in my life (and he has meant so very much to me through the years). It's clear Brian doesn't like doing signings and taking pictures. On the other hand, it wasn't like the line had 100 people. I'm sure part of it is my fault and I probably had unreal expectations. I thought it would be more like the VIP group would get to spend 15 minutes backstage with the whole band and talk to all the different members for a little bit.




Hey Big Daddy,

Thanks for sharing your experiences. I really wanted to go with the VIP package, but I just couldn't afford it. I was back in row 30... but I had a great, clear view of the stage - an aisle seat, and no one sitting in front of me.

What drove me crazy was how many people kept walking up and down the aisle, during every song. It was ridiculous how many people decided to get up and go to the bathroom or smoke a cigarette during "Surf's Up"!! And a whole drove of people left after "God Only Knows". Gotta beat the dang traffic!  ::)

Pretty awesome that they played "You Still Believe In Me" during the soundcheck... did they play any other songs not played during the actual concert?


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: ppk700 on October 11, 2015, 06:28:38 PM
BW with Al, Blondie, Billy H, and others in his band is certainly a more authentic BB experience these days.

I went to go see Mike, Bruce, and David last year, and while I really enjoyed it, I gotta say, I agree with you.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: RubberSoul13 on October 11, 2015, 07:12:44 PM
BW with Al, Blondie, Billy H, and others in his band is certainly a more authentic BB experience these days.

I went to go see Mike, Bruce, and David last year, and while I really enjoyed it, I gotta say, I agree with you.

I won't get to see this show until November however, I can compare what I saw on the Beck tour in '13 with what I saw this summer in Lancaster (Mike, Bruce, and David) and I think it depends on what you're looking for when defining an "authentic" experience. If the number of originals on stage is all it takes, then there's a lot of fluctuation as to who is more "authentic" from year to year.

But I'd have to say that if you're looking for a rocking evening of nostalgia and ALL the hits, The Beach Boys touring band is the way to go. However, for the vast majority of us here, I think we get something much greater out of seeing and hearing Brian Wilson with his immense band. Personally, I think there's a lot of missed potential in that band right now. They focus on too many hits, but not really enough to call it a greatest hits gig. I wish they would just go for the deep stuff and offer a second experience to the Beach Boys live scene, instead of attempting to offer an alternative. 


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Big Daddy on October 11, 2015, 11:42:56 PM
I was at tonight's show. I doled out the extra cash for the VIP package with the sound check. ppk700's list is pretty darn accurate from what I can recall from memory. At the sound check they also played You Still Believe in Me (and it sounded great). I think they'll be adding that to upcoming setlists. To answer GuyO's question they didn't play She Knows Me Too Well.

I'll start with the good:
1. Soundcheck far surpassed anything I was expecting. Granted I don't have much concert experience, let alone VIP experience. There were about 15 of us and I was sitting in the front row taking video of Brian and Al from a few feet away and singing along. They played a couple complete songs and it was like a mini private concert of sorts. Simply blew me away. I was expecting it to just be guys tuning their instruments and playing short snippets of songs (not necessarily in unison).

2. Going in, I really didn't keep tabs on what the setlist was going to be. The setlist had just about all my favorite Beach Boys tunes, so I was ecstatic.

3. The band sounded great. Brian kept saying Jardine between songs and I didn't realize he was sometimes referring to Al and sometimes referring to Al's son. Al's son sang the high parts and I thought he was spectacular.

4. Speaking of Al, he seemed like a really nice guy and I thought he added a tremendous amount to the show. I couldn't believe how good his voice still sounds. As far as the performances go, Brian isn't the focal point for very much of the show. Without Al and Blondie, I probably would have been disappointed by the show, because at the end of the day, I'm there to see Brian Wilson / Beach Boys. However, those two took the spotlight for much of the show and gave the show the authenticity it needed.


The bad:
1. I was in the 3rd row and I experienced the piano blocking out my view of Brian (except for songs where I got to stand). Didn't seem like he was doing a whole lot anyways though. I had a great view of Al and Blondie. That was a bit disappointing, but the sound check from earlier made up for it (as I got to see Brian from close up at that point).

2. I'm pretty bummed about how the Meet and Greet was. That was one of the major reasons I got that ticket package and the package was like $500. There were only like 15 of us there, but they really rushed us through (they said they were running behind schedule). They handed Brian my item to sign as they had me walk around the table to stand behind him. As he handed me my signed item he yelled "picture!". They snapped the picture and I got rushed out of there. I didn't even get a chance to say anything to him. It didn't damper the soundcheck and concert portion of the experience for me. The more I reflect on it though (now that it's over), the more it bugs me. I'll probably never get another opportunity to say anything to him in my life (and he has meant so very much to me through the years). It's clear Brian doesn't like doing signings and taking pictures. On the other hand, it wasn't like the line had 100 people. I'm sure part of it is my fault and I probably had unreal expectations. I thought it would be more like the VIP group would get to spend 15 minutes backstage with the whole band and talk to all the different members for a little bit.




Hey Big Daddy,

Thanks for sharing your experiences. I really wanted to go with the VIP package, but I just couldn't afford it. I was back in row 30... but I had a great, clear view of the stage - an aisle seat, and no one sitting in front of me.

What drove me crazy was how many people kept walking up and down the aisle, during every song. It was ridiculous how many people decided to get up and go to the bathroom or smoke a cigarette during "Surf's Up"!! And a whole drove of people left after "God Only Knows". Gotta beat the dang traffic!  ::)

Pretty awesome that they played "You Still Believe In Me" during the soundcheck... did they play any other songs not played during the actual concert?

No other full blown non-concert songs were played. The songs from the concert they played during soundcheck were Sail On Sailor, Our Prayer, Heroes and Villains, Darlin, Surf's Up, and Then I Kissed Her (not in that order). I'm guessing they'll continue to work in more Pet Sounds stuff so they are ready for the 50th Anniversary. I think Paul Von Mertens said they hadn't played You Still Believe in Me in like 2-3 years, but it sounded great. One other interesting thing was to see Brian interact with the other musicians during the Sound Check, directing people here and there like a small glimpse of the studio perfectionist we hear on session tapes.

I was in the 3rd row with (I'm assuming) the diehards so I didn't experience the aisle and smoking crap. I would encourage anyone who can make it to a show to go. Seeing Brian up close, I really don't think he'll be around in 10 years. Even though Al looks old, he still seems very spry. Brian looks to be in rough shape overall. His body isn't in great shape, he was limping around and he definitely had high anxiety during the meet and greet. It almost seemed like he may have been experiencing the auditory hallucinations during the meet and greet. He was yelling "picture!" in a desperate plea sort of way to one of the crew as each person cycled through. It wasn't real loud in the room, just a general buzz, but it was like he was trying to combat all the "noise" going on around him. It was almost like a toned down version of the 60s dinner scene in Love and Mercy.

During the Meet and Greet, his face looked different than it does in the TV interviews we see. I want to say that there are certain facial characteristics you see in people with struggling mental health. I hadn't really seen that on Brian's face until the meet and greet. I'd seen glimpses of it from the 80s Landy period in TV interviews/appearances, but not in the more recent stuff on TV.

He was much more at ease once he was behind the piano. I think part of it is that there is a little more distance in being up on stage from the strangers in the audience. Maybe he needs a certain amount of personal space. I'm probably reading too much into things. I will say that I think it is huge for him that Al is there. I don't know that he would have that same amount of comfort without Al.

As a fan, I'd rather they just skip the Meet and Greet if it is really as nerve wracking as it seemed to be for Brian. He seemed to enjoy the stage, I'd say they should probably just stick to that. One thing is for sure, he is a tough SOB.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: HeyJude on October 12, 2015, 06:04:58 AM
I think the whole "Meet and Greet" thing is difficult. It's a tough topic to get into, because it starts getting into the motives and expectations of both the artist and fan. I think even in the absolute best circumstances, the "Meet and Greet" thing is weird all-around. In the best case scenario, the artist actually enjoys it on some level and they are nice and not trying to rush you through, etc. But even in that best case scenario, they're charging *a lot* of extra money to get a picture and whatever else (maybe signing something, chatting for a bit if you're lucky). It kind of, for me, breaks down the accepted and more palatable "exchange" between music artist and fan. I pay money, and they do music. It starts feeling weird when I'm literally charging my credit card to just be in a room and take a picture, etc. If I'm lucky, they're being nice, but they also know I'm paying for this. And as soon as it's not the "best case scenario", it exponentially starts getting weirder and more awkward.

Once we start going past the "best case scenario", we're dealing with artists that are ambivalent if not annoyed by the process, doing it because the promoter told them it's a quick add-on charge for the ticket that requires VERY little extra effort on the artist's part. They already do a soundcheck, so no extra effort there. It's really just spending an extra however long it is before the show sitting in a chair while fans stream through.

I think, knowing how Brian is, you have to *expect* something outside the best case scenario on these things. And, for me personally, I've never had a great interest in meeting these guys and getting a picture, etc. I'll remember it, they won't. I'd love to sit down and interview these guys. But just "saying I met them", or getting a picture, I can take it or leave it.

The only type of short-term or long-term relationship I'd have any interest having with any of these guys is either a real friendship, or an informative interview, and those are relatively unlikely to happen. Sure, if I bump into one of them randomly before a show, I'm not opposed to snagging an autograph or chatting (did this with Al a number of years ago), if it seems like it's not an intrusion.

The only thing that really seems enticing about the "Meet and Greet" thing is the soundcheck, and even then I think it's kind of weird. I'd love to see it, but it's kind of weird that the artist opens them up and charges for it. If some fan club people once in awhile get a free glimpse of a soundcheck, that's cool I suppose. But again, paying an up-charge to hear and see the very thing they're supposed to be closing off to the public to get their s**t together so the concert sounds good, is a tiny bit weird I think. It's also a little anti-climactic if one is into the hoopla of a live show. You're going to hear largely the same songs you hear during the show (guys like McCartney do a lot of non-show songs during soundcheck; but he also has been doing a lot of the SAME songs during his soundchecks for like 25 years), and it kind of undercuts the anticipation of seeing the actual show.

I'm not hugely passionate for or against the "Meet and Greet" thing, so I don't want to make it seem like I'm harping on people that dig it. I have very mixed feelings. I think if there's an artist out there that's well-known for doing really cool "Meet and Greet" packages where they're always "on" and interested, and offer tons of cool goodies and whatnot, that might be cool. But most of them are kind of weird and uncomfortable, cattle-call-ish, expensive, the total opposite of organic in any way, etc. Add in the extra awkwardness you'll often encounter with Brian, and I'm frankly quite surprised fans have generally not had trainwreck experiences with Brian's meet and greets.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: guitarfool2002 on October 12, 2015, 08:33:48 AM
Here is a review of Saturday's show:

http://buffalo.com/2015/10/10/news/music/concert-reviews/wilson-gig-is-one-to-remember/ (http://buffalo.com/2015/10/10/news/music/concert-reviews/wilson-gig-is-one-to-remember/)

Brian Wilson treats casino audience to joyous affair  By Jeff Miers Updated 8:16 AM October 12, 2015

Brian Wilson is one of the great composers in the history of popular music, and a reasonable argument can be made that his best work exists in a melodic, harmonic and emotional atmosphere that none of his peers has ever fully permeated.

Wilson has suffered greatly in his life, however, and emotional, psychological and substance-related issues have long plagued him. So a Brian Wilson concert in the present day can be a somewhat troubling prospect for those who love the man and his music. There’s a certain amount of trepidation that comes along with the concert ticket: Will Wilson be up to the task? Or has he simply done and seen too much by this point to rise to his former heights?

On Saturday, a full house in the Seneca Allegany Casino Events Center was treated to a lengthy set that found Wilson in mostly good form, surrounded by one of the finest ensembles currently touring. Wilson’s voice is not what it once was, it must be said, and he occasionally appeared a bit uncomfortable, if not downright lost, as he sat center stage behind his grand piano. Yet, on balance, the show was a joyous affair, even if it was mostly a joy of the nostalgic variety that the audibly appreciative crowd experienced.

The man has one of the finest songbooks in existence, and he and his band pulled from that book liberally, touching upon every phase of Wilson’s career, whether he was leading the Beach Boys or working as a solo artist. Wisely, Wilson and his musical director, multi-instrumentalist Paul Mertens, spread around the vocal duties among the 10-piece band, every member of whom could sing, and did. Notable in Wilson’s band was fellow Beach Boy founding member Al Jardine on guitar and vocals, and his son, Matt Jardine, who all but stole the show with his pitch-perfect falsetto singing during “Don’t Worry Baby” and “Wouldn’t It Be Nice.”

The Wilson band was actually more orchestra than conventional rock band – following the template of Wilson’s music from the career-defining “Pet Sounds” forward. The musicians rotated among various keyboards, and assortment of guitars, percussion, French horn, various saxophones, and flute, all the while contributing to the wall of gorgeous vocal harmony that is the realization of Wilson’s eclectic genius.

There were several moments during the show when hardcore Wilson fans had to be thrilled with the song selection and the manner in which he rose to the occasion when the heat was truly on. “Surf’s Up,” the epic that is one of Wilson’s most moving compositions, was received with reverential silence by the crowd, impeccably performed by the band, and sung with vigor and conviction by the star of the show.

More surprises followed in the form of the rarely performed Beach Boys 1967 deep cut, “Wild Honey,” led by former Beach Boy and Rolling Stone Blondie Chaplin, who manned a Gibson Les Paul with authority and led the band through one of the most visceral tunes of the set. “Sail On Sailor” was deeply moving as well, Chaplin again leading the proceedings and bringing a smile to the otherwise stoic Wilson’s face.

One of Wilson’s greatest compositions, “God Only Knows,” was introduced by its writer in a typically self-effacing manner.

“Paul McCartney told me this is his favorite song, so I guess it means something to somebody,” Wilson deadpanned, before delving deeply into the song’s hauntingly addictive melancholy.

The layered vocal harmonies performed by the band during this piece were simply stunning and unerringly on-point.

Wilson has been splitting his shows into two sets on his current tour, but at the Casino, he burned straight through 20-plus songs, stopping only for a brief break before the encore. That encore featured a stream of early Beach Boy hits, including “All Summer Long,” “Help Me, Rhonda,” “Barbara Ann, “Surfin’ U.S.A.,” and “Fun, Fun, Fun.” For the entirety of the encore, the Events Center crowd was on its feet, and Wilson clearly appeared to be basking in their love.

The show ended with “Love & Mercy,” a gorgeous ballad featured in the recent film of the same name. This was classic Wilson – sad but hopeful, firmly clinging to the belief that music can offer healing to those in need of it.

If this was all nostalgia, then it was nostalgia of the highest order.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: SurfsUpTillIDie on October 12, 2015, 08:38:11 AM
Hello. I attended the concert and did a small write up on my concert experience here:

http://live.autographmagazine.com/profiles/blogs/i-just-wasn-t-made-for-these-times-my-meet-greet-with-brian

With a few photos. I also uploaded my sound check videos to youtube as well.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2RYgNsWMIzs&feature=youtu.be

Some of them came out crooked. sorry. I think maybe I was sitting next to you BigDaddy? I was row 3 seat 15. Had the same issues with the piano. I had a better experience during the meet and greet I think. I shook Brian's hand and told him how I appreciated all he has done for mental health awareness. He said Thank You with a big smile and said Well I had to!

It did feel a little rushed, the sound check was awesome! Almost like a mini concert. Brian's voice was a little week and the mic dropped a bit during the show. Maybe a few bugs need worked out? I would do it all again and appreciate getting to meet the boys!

Adam


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Mike's Beard on October 12, 2015, 08:56:27 AM
I think the whole "Meet and Greet" thing is difficult. It's a tough topic to get into, because it starts getting into the motives and expectations of both the artist and fan. I think even in the absolute best circumstances, the "Meet and Greet" thing is weird all-around. In the best case scenario, the artist actually enjoys it on some level and they are nice and not trying to rush you through, etc. But even in that best case scenario, they're charging *a lot* of extra money to get a picture and whatever else (maybe signing something, chatting for a bit if you're lucky). It kind of, for me, breaks down the accepted and more palatable "exchange" between music artist and fan. I pay money, and they do music. It starts feeling weird when I'm literally charging my credit card to just be in a room and take a picture, etc. If I'm lucky, they're being nice, but they also know I'm paying for this. And as soon as it's not the "best case scenario", it exponentially starts getting weirder and more awkward.

Once we start going past the "best case scenario", we're dealing with artists that are ambivalent if not annoyed by the process, doing it because the promoter told them it's a quick add-on charge for the ticket that requires VERY little extra effort on the artist's part. They already do a soundcheck, so no extra effort there. It's really just spending an extra however long it is before the show sitting in a chair while fans stream through.

I think, knowing how Brian is, you have to *expect* something outside the best case scenario on these things. And, for me personally, I've never had a great interest in meeting these guys and getting a picture, etc. I'll remember it, they won't. I'd love to sit down and interview these guys. But just "saying I met them", or getting a picture, I can take it or leave it.

The only type of short-term or long-term relationship I'd have any interest having with any of these guys is either a real friendship, or an informative interview, and those are relatively unlikely to happen. Sure, if I bump into one of them randomly before a show, I'm not opposed to snagging an autograph or chatting (did this with Al a number of years ago), if it seems like it's not an intrusion.

The only thing that really seems enticing about the "Meet and Greet" thing is the soundcheck, and even then I think it's kind of weird. I'd love to see it, but it's kind of weird that the artist opens them up and charges for it. If some fan club people once in awhile get a free glimpse of a soundcheck, that's cool I suppose. But again, paying an up-charge to hear and see the very thing they're supposed to be closing off to the public to get their s**t together so the concert sounds good, is a tiny bit weird I think. It's also a little anti-climactic if one is into the hoopla of a live show. You're going to hear largely the same songs you hear during the show (guys like McCartney do a lot of non-show songs during soundcheck; but he also has been doing a lot of the SAME songs during his soundchecks for like 25 years), and it kind of undercuts the anticipation of seeing the actual show.

I'm not hugely passionate for or against the "Meet and Greet" thing, so I don't want to make it seem like I'm harping on people that dig it. I have very mixed feelings. I think if there's an artist out there that's well-known for doing really cool "Meet and Greet" packages where they're always "on" and interested, and offer tons of cool goodies and whatnot, that might be cool. But most of them are kind of weird and uncomfortable, cattle-call-ish, expensive, the total opposite of organic in any way, etc. Add in the extra awkwardness you'll often encounter with Brian, and I'm frankly quite surprised fans have generally not had trainwreck experiences with Brian's meet and greets.

Putting Brian in these situations is rather boneheaded and insensitive. If you want to know Brian The Artist, listen to his music, give Brian The Human Being his space and privacy.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Wirestone on October 12, 2015, 10:21:42 AM
The thing is, Meet & Greets are part of the revenue stream now. People won't pay for music online or in physical form, but they will a premium for these kinds of packages. They are almost always run by outside vendors rather than the artists themselves, which can lead to oddness. And they still aren't the equivalent of a backstage pass, which is still free if you know the right people.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: GoodVibrations33 on October 13, 2015, 05:11:11 AM
(https://scontent-mia1-1.cdninstagram.com/hphotos-xfa1/t51.2885-15/s750x750/sh0.08/e35/12144029_1708330089395622_190604162_n.jpg)

"Paul Dano sang 'You Still Believe In Me' last night. A great show!" - from Brian's Facebook and Instagram


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: HeyJude on October 13, 2015, 06:40:30 AM
Looks like some sort of private function (obviously). This would also explain why the band was soundchecking "You Still Believe In Me" a few days ago.

Would be interesting to keep the song in the setlist with Matt singing (as an alternative, or in addition to "Don't Worry Baby").


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Rocky Raccoon on October 13, 2015, 07:04:21 AM
Brian did a beautiful job singing it in this clip from 2013.
I'd love to hear him sing it like this on the current tour.
https://youtube.com/watch?v=e4mIOvMZh3I


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: HeyJude on October 13, 2015, 08:10:56 AM
Additionally, Al sounded good on "You Still Believe In Me" for the '93 "boxed set" tour, and also sang it well when he did it with "Family & Friends" in 1999.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Matt H on October 13, 2015, 09:38:38 AM
(https://scontent-mia1-1.cdninstagram.com/hphotos-xfa1/t51.2885-15/s750x750/sh0.08/e35/12144029_1708330089395622_190604162_n.jpg)

"Paul Dano sang 'You Still Believe In Me' last night. A great show!" - from Brian's Facebook and Instagram

Here is video of it:

https://youtu.be/Q1Q7f7IfrxM


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: GoodVibrations33 on October 13, 2015, 09:45:22 AM
Here is video of it:

https://youtu.be/Q1Q7f7IfrxM

Awesome man, thanks!


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: guitarfool2002 on October 13, 2015, 10:18:03 AM
Articles in Rolling Stone:

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/brian-wilson-paul-dano-play-beach-boys-hits-at-love-mercy-dvd-launch-20151013?page=2 (http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/brian-wilson-paul-dano-play-beach-boys-hits-at-love-mercy-dvd-launch-20151013?page=2)

And LA Times:

http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/posts/la-et-ms-brian-wilson-love-mercy-academy-awards-20151012-story.html (http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/posts/la-et-ms-brian-wilson-love-mercy-academy-awards-20151012-story.html)

...about Paul Dano performing with Brian on stage.

(http://www.trbimg.com/img-561d1845/turbine/la-et-ms-brian-wilson-love-mercy-academy-award-002/750/750x422)


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: bgas on October 13, 2015, 11:23:45 AM
Articles in Rolling Stone:

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/brian-wilson-paul-dano-play-beach-boys-hits-at-love-mercy-dvd-launch-20151013?page=2 (http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/brian-wilson-paul-dano-play-beach-boys-hits-at-love-mercy-dvd-launch-20151013?page=2)

And LA Times:

http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/posts/la-et-ms-brian-wilson-love-mercy-academy-awards-20151012-story.html (http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/posts/la-et-ms-brian-wilson-love-mercy-academy-awards-20151012-story.html)

...about Paul Dano performing with Brian on stage.

(http://www.trbimg.com/img-561d1845/turbine/la-et-ms-brian-wilson-love-mercy-academy-award-002/750/750x422)


AND, in the Daily Mail, posted by F-email in the L&M thread( three sentences in they rename Melinda " Miranda") :
 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-3270484/Good-vibrations-Elizabeth-Banks-parties-Love-Mercy-character-Melinda-Wilson-bash-Beach-Boys-film-LA.html


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: The Shift on October 13, 2015, 12:19:57 PM
Kudos to Dano*!








Any danger of him becoming Bri's Stamos? Nah!


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: GoodVibrations33 on October 13, 2015, 12:27:43 PM
(http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2015/10/13/11/2D5BBFC100000578-3270484-Smile_Fortunately_the_Beach_Boys_frontman_himself_is_also_a_fan_-a-6_1444733049792.jpg)

(http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2015/10/13/11/2D5BC33B00000578-3270484-What_a_line_up_Melinda_Wilson_Paul_Dano_Brian_Wilson_and_Elizabe-a-7_1444733049793.jpg)

Is that lipstick on Brian's cheek?  :lol


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Tony S on October 13, 2015, 03:29:16 PM
Outstanding! Thanks for posting.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Rocky Raccoon on October 13, 2015, 05:09:49 PM
Kudos to Dano*!








Any danger of him becoming Bri's Stamos? Nah!

Dano is too good an actor to be the new Stamos.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: The LEGENDARY OSD on October 13, 2015, 05:23:51 PM
Fantastic picture of Melinda, Brian, Paul and Elizabeth! One could get lost in Melinda's eyes-they're absolutely gorgeous.   :spin


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Pretty Funky on October 13, 2015, 06:09:17 PM
(http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2015/10/13/11/2D5BBFC100000578-3270484-Smile_Fortunately_the_Beach_Boys_frontman_himself_is_also_a_fan_-a-6_1444733049792.jpg)

Ain't the R&R life a b!tch! :lol


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Pretty Funky on October 13, 2015, 06:27:57 PM
I think the whole "Meet and Greet" thing is difficult. It's a tough topic to get into, because it starts getting into the motives and expectations of both the artist and fan. I think even in the absolute best circumstances, the "Meet and Greet" thing is weird all-around. In the best case scenario, the artist actually enjoys it on some level and they are nice and not trying to rush you through, etc. But even in that best case scenario, they're charging *a lot* of extra money to get a picture and whatever else (maybe signing something, chatting for a bit if you're lucky). It kind of, for me, breaks down the accepted and more palatable "exchange" between music artist and fan. I pay money, and they do music. It starts feeling weird when I'm literally charging my credit card to just be in a room and take a picture, etc. If I'm lucky, they're being nice, but they also know I'm paying for this. And as soon as it's not the "best case scenario", it exponentially starts getting weirder and more awkward.

Once we start going past the "best case scenario", we're dealing with artists that are ambivalent if not annoyed by the process, doing it because the promoter told them it's a quick add-on charge for the ticket that requires VERY little extra effort on the artist's part. They already do a soundcheck, so no extra effort there. It's really just spending an extra however long it is before the show sitting in a chair while fans stream through.

I think, knowing how Brian is, you have to *expect* something outside the best case scenario on these things. And, for me personally, I've never had a great interest in meeting these guys and getting a picture, etc. I'll remember it, they won't. I'd love to sit down and interview these guys. But just "saying I met them", or getting a picture, I can take it or leave it.

The only type of short-term or long-term relationship I'd have any interest having with any of these guys is either a real friendship, or an informative interview, and those are relatively unlikely to happen. Sure, if I bump into one of them randomly before a show, I'm not opposed to snagging an autograph or chatting (did this with Al a number of years ago), if it seems like it's not an intrusion.

The only thing that really seems enticing about the "Meet and Greet" thing is the soundcheck, and even then I think it's kind of weird. I'd love to see it, but it's kind of weird that the artist opens them up and charges for it. If some fan club people once in awhile get a free glimpse of a soundcheck, that's cool I suppose. But again, paying an up-charge to hear and see the very thing they're supposed to be closing off to the public to get their s**t together so the concert sounds good, is a tiny bit weird I think. It's also a little anti-climactic if one is into the hoopla of a live show. You're going to hear largely the same songs you hear during the show (guys like McCartney do a lot of non-show songs during soundcheck; but he also has been doing a lot of the SAME songs during his soundchecks for like 25 years), and it kind of undercuts the anticipation of seeing the actual show.

I'm not hugely passionate for or against the "Meet and Greet" thing, so I don't want to make it seem like I'm harping on people that dig it. I have very mixed feelings. I think if there's an artist out there that's well-known for doing really cool "Meet and Greet" packages where they're always "on" and interested, and offer tons of cool goodies and whatnot, that might be cool. But most of them are kind of weird and uncomfortable, cattle-call-ish, expensive, the total opposite of organic in any way, etc. Add in the extra awkwardness you'll often encounter with Brian, and I'm frankly quite surprised fans have generally not had trainwreck experiences with Brian's meet and greets.

I've never done one and won't, and like you I think it is "a tiny bit weird". Not targeting the BBs or Brian but do a lot of artists need the money? I would have no problem with members of fan clubs and the like getting a chance for a close up experience but to go along just because you have deep pockets does not sit well for me. The artists appear more money grabbing than they may be and the customer often has a negative experience. 


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: HeyJude on October 14, 2015, 06:29:33 AM
I've never done one and won't, and like you I think it is "a tiny bit weird". Not targeting the BBs or Brian but do a lot of artists need the money? I would have no problem with members of fan clubs and the like getting a chance for a close up experience but to go along just because you have deep pockets does not sit well for me. The artists appear more money grabbing than they may be and the customer often has a negative experience. 

As with everything else a well-known, famous musicians might do, it's impossible to know how much they *need* that extra revenue from meet-and-greets. My guess is that they typically don't need to do 20 meet-and-greets to actually turn any profit of any sort. It's just extra revenue. As Wirestone mentioned, an outside firm probably often if not usually administers the program. But the artist obviously signs off on it, and they clearly don't care that they do indeed come across as just "money grubbing" in some cases (obviously one's opinion as a fan and their outlook on economics, etc. will dictate whether they feel it's actually "money grubbing").

I think the meet-and-greet thing is similar to the ticket price phenomenon. Many artists just sort of have their managers/agents/promoters just do whatever the industry standard is. I remember McCartney one time being asked about excessive ticket prices, and he said his people just look at what top tier bands/artists charge, and they just set his price somewhere in the vicinity of that. Same with the meet-and-greets. The promoter for the tour says "Hey, we have a company that does this VIP package thing that many bands do. Wanna add that on? All you have to do is let them watch the soundcheck, and then set aside some time for photos and autographs, and you get X% of that up-charge."


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: SurfsUpTillIDie on October 14, 2015, 11:33:39 AM
I've never done one and won't, and like you I think it is "a tiny bit weird". Not targeting the BBs or Brian but do a lot of artists need the money? I would have no problem with members of fan clubs and the like getting a chance for a close up experience but to go along just because you have deep pockets does not sit well for me. The artists appear more money grabbing than they may be and the customer often has a negative experience. 

As with everything else a well-known, famous musicians might do, it's impossible to know how much they *need* that extra revenue from meet-and-greets. My guess is that they typically don't need to do 20 meet-and-greets to actually turn any profit of any sort. It's just extra revenue. As Wirestone mentioned, an outside firm probably often if not usually administers the program. But the artist obviously signs offHn it, and they clearly don't care that they do indeed come across as just "money grubbing" in some cases (obviously one's opinion as a fan and their outlook on economics, etc. will dictate whether they feel it's actually "money grubbing").

I think the meet-and-greet thing is similar to the ticket price phenomenon. Many artists just sort of have their managers/agents/promoters just do whatever the industry standard is. I remember McCartney one time being asked about excessive ticket prices, and he said his people just look at what top tier bands/artists charge, and they just set his price somewhere in the vicinity of that. Same with the meet-and-greets. The promoter for the tour says "Hey, we have a company that does this VIP package thing that many bands do. Wanna add that on? All you have to do is let them watch the soundcheck, and then set aside some time for photos and autographs, and you get X% of that up-charge."

To try and put a positive spin on the VIP since some are dwelling on the negatives. I can understand people having high expectations. I pretty much knew what the meet & greet would be going in. It happened to be a much greater experience then I thought it would be.

I got to shake their hands and tell them all thank you. They signed multiple items for me (even though it said one small item) Blondie had a huge smile on his face as I thanked him. I shook Brian's hand and thanked him for all he and Melinda have been doing for mental health awareness (which is a cause very near and dear to me) he said Thank you very loud with a huge smile and then said "Well I had to do it!" the handler took pictures of everything so I have this all to remember forever. I didnt go in expecting to be best friends with any of them. I just wanted to pay my respects to my favorite song writer and let him know what he means to me, whether or not it matters to him i don't know. It is something I will remember though. I don't think he was put in a situation that was out of his comfort zone ( the meet and greet probably lasted 15 to 20 minutes altogether)

The sound check was about six full songs while they worked out technical bugs and bantered while we were flies on the wall. One song they didn't play at the show which was a surprise (You Still Believe In Me.) we got to sit where ever we wanted and take as many photos or videos. I met Billy Hinsche after sound check and had him sign my sheet music. Everyone was super nice and I didn't get any vibes if discontent for their fans. The show was stellar. The only issue was how Brian's piano was angled. I was directly in front of Al in the third row and was difficult seeing Brian's face while he sat at the piano.

Otherwise I would recomend this experience as long as you understand what it is you are purchasing. I am not a wealthy person at all and saved up. To me experiences are worth more then money. To me this was well spent and I will do it again next year if I get a chance!


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: GoodVibrations33 on October 16, 2015, 10:02:09 AM
New show added

December 6 - Sunrise Theatre - Fort Pierce, FL

I'm going to this show.  More info:  http://www.sunrisetheatre.com/shows/brian-wilson/index.html (http://www.sunrisetheatre.com/shows/brian-wilson/index.html)


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Emdeeh on October 16, 2015, 10:33:26 AM
For some odd reason, Brian's tour dates page has the Ft. Pierce show listed as happening today. :o But the venue's website had the correct date as Dec. 6, with Mike & Bruce stopping by a few months later.

BW's message board also has another date, Nov. 29 at California State University Chico, Laxson Auditorium in Chico, CA.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: HeyJude on October 16, 2015, 10:37:43 AM
I've added the two new dates to the top post.  :3d


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: GoodVibrations33 on October 16, 2015, 11:16:55 AM
For some odd reason, Brian's tour dates page has the Ft. Pierce show listed as happening today. :o But the venue's website had the correct date as Dec. 6, with Mike & Bruce stopping by a few months later.

BW's message board also has another date, Nov. 29 at California State University Chico, Laxson Auditorium in Chico, CA.

I noticed that too, and got excited for a split-second!


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Debbie KL on October 16, 2015, 01:02:12 PM
I've never done one and won't, and like you I think it is "a tiny bit weird". Not targeting the BBs or Brian but do a lot of artists need the money? I would have no problem with members of fan clubs and the like getting a chance for a close up experience but to go along just because you have deep pockets does not sit well for me. The artists appear more money grabbing than they may be and the customer often has a negative experience. 

As with everything else a well-known, famous musicians might do, it's impossible to know how much they *need* that extra revenue from meet-and-greets. My guess is that they typically don't need to do 20 meet-and-greets to actually turn any profit of any sort. It's just extra revenue. As Wirestone mentioned, an outside firm probably often if not usually administers the program. But the artist obviously signs offHn it, and they clearly don't care that they do indeed come across as just "money grubbing" in some cases (obviously one's opinion as a fan and their outlook on economics, etc. will dictate whether they feel it's actually "money grubbing").

I think the meet-and-greet thing is similar to the ticket price phenomenon. Many artists just sort of have their managers/agents/promoters just do whatever the industry standard is. I remember McCartney one time being asked about excessive ticket prices, and he said his people just look at what top tier bands/artists charge, and they just set his price somewhere in the vicinity of that. Same with the meet-and-greets. The promoter for the tour says "Hey, we have a company that does this VIP package thing that many bands do. Wanna add that on? All you have to do is let them watch the soundcheck, and then set aside some time for photos and autographs, and you get X% of that up-charge."

To try and put a positive spin on the VIP since some are dwelling on the negatives. I can understand people having high expectations. I pretty much knew what the meet & greet would be going in. It happened to be a much greater experience then I thought it would be.

I got to shake their hands and tell them all thank you. They signed multiple items for me (even though it said one small item) Blondie had a huge smile on his face as I thanked him. I shook Brian's hand and thanked him for all he and Melinda have been doing for mental health awareness (which is a cause very near and dear to me) he said Thank you very loud with a huge smile and then said "Well I had to do it!" the handler took pictures of everything so I have this all to remember forever. I didnt go in expecting to be best friends with any of them. I just wanted to pay my respects to my favorite song writer and let him know what he means to me, whether or not it matters to him i don't know. It is something I will remember though. I don't think he was put in a situation that was out of his comfort zone ( the meet and greet probably lasted 15 to 20 minutes altogether)

The sound check was about six full songs while they worked out technical bugs and bantered while we were flies on the wall. One song they didn't play at the show which was a surprise (You Still Believe In Me.) we got to sit where ever we wanted and take as many photos or videos. I met Billy Hinsche after sound check and had him sign my sheet music. Everyone was super nice and I didn't get any vibes if discontent for their fans. The show was stellar. The only issue was how Brian's piano was angled. I was directly in front of Al in the third row and was difficult seeing Brian's face while he sat at the piano.

Otherwise I would recomend this experience as long as you understand what it is you are purchasing. I am not a wealthy person at all and saved up. To me experiences are worth more then money. To me this was well spent and I will do it again next year if I get a chance!

Thanks for that - wonderfully put!  "Reasonable expectations" is the key.  I think it's probably natural that when an artist has impacted our lives in a powerful way that we secretly hope that when we meet them that they'll sense this closeness and feel the same way about us. It's natural, but not likely, and as grownups, it's good to know that's nearly impossible.  The person has not only just met you, but he/she/they are "at work" and are focused on that situation.  However, they'll see that smile on your face, hear your "thanks" and sign what you bring and you get that and a photo as a memory.  I think those things - great memories - are more valuable over time.  It certainly isn't a demeaning process.  The artists knows you thought enough of them to pay the big bucks. Good for you!


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: SurfsUpTillIDie on October 16, 2015, 01:17:04 PM
Thank you Debbie! As I sit here watching Glen Campbell's documentary the more I realize the gift we ALL have that these guys (Brian and Al especially) are still out there. Take the opportunity that you can get and make your memories happen before they are to late.



Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Debbie KL on October 16, 2015, 04:27:00 PM
Thank you Debbie! As I sit here watching Glen Campbell's documentary the more I realize the gift we ALL have that these guys (Brian and Al especially) are still out there. Take the opportunity that you can get and make your memories happen before they are to late.



So true...how lucky we are to have just had this artist in our lifetime - what a joy!


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Emily on October 18, 2015, 08:53:26 PM
(https://scontent-mia1-1.cdninstagram.com/hphotos-xfa1/t51.2885-15/s750x750/sh0.08/e35/12144029_1708330089395622_190604162_n.jpg)

"Paul Dano sang 'You Still Believe In Me' last night. A great show!" - from Brian's Facebook and Instagram
This is so cool, as is so much that's going on with BW. It's been said many times over the last decade, but his renaissance is fascinating and singular. I'm still not convinced, sort of. Like it's going to disappear because it just seems so unlikely. But there it is, and there's it's been for years!


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: MyDrKnowsItKeepsMeCalm on October 20, 2015, 02:09:46 PM
I saw Brian Wilson and band at the 10/9 Flushing NY show, and had meant to post a more detailed review but life got in the way lately. I did want to share a few thoughts:

The show was incredible. Brian came out looking a bit frail, but was in great voice with a number of chatty song intros, and the band seemed to be having a tremendous time. A real obvious warmth on the stage for Brian.

The setlist was very similar to other shows on the tour, but I thought it was a very well-chosen mix of old and new with nary a lull.

I love Our Prayer > Heroes and Villains as an opener... beautiful vocally and a nice non-greatest-hits emphasis from Brian and the group.

From No Pier Pressure we got One Kind of Love, The Right Time and Sail Away. Brian introduced One Kind of Love by asking the audience "Hey, has anyone here seen my movie...?" and getting strong applause. I think the song is kind of clunky lyrically, but it was genuinely moving to hear Brian sing it, and poignant to hear him pushing through those difficult high notes with real feeling. The 'ba-ba-ba' section towards the end really stood out in the live setting. The Right Time sounded great, and it too benefited from having a bit more 'punch' live, a bit more raw than the album version. Sail Away was incredible (my favorite off NPP) and Blondie really nailed it, taking over more of the lyrics in this rendition. Blondie was fantastic in general... he moved around the stage a LOT, really challenging/teasing band members and amping up the energy as a song was playing.

One of the other big highlights for me was Please Let Me Wonder... really got goosebumps from this one. I think this is one of the best early Beach Boys songs you can hear Brian sing these days... the range and pacing is absolutely perfect for his current voice, and the band sounded sublime. Very moving. There was a funny intro from Brian to this one, to the effect of "This next song is a love song. Some of you might relate to it... (shrugging, rolling his eyes) WHO KNOWS?"

Love the Pet Sounds material as always, and we were treated to another lovely God Only Knows from Brian.

Al was terrific on California Saga, Kissed Her and Rhonda of course.

All the classic Beach Boys hits were well-played, energetic and enjoyable, and Love and Mercy was a sweet closer.

Tons of standing ovations from the crowd throughout the show, and there was a super excited buzz after the show ended. I can't believe anyone left disappointed.

In case I didn't mention it, great show!   :)

--Jon



Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: baseball95 on October 21, 2015, 12:04:40 PM
Anyone go last night? Setlist?


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Matt H on October 21, 2015, 06:33:44 PM
I heard an ad on the radio today for the show in Cincinnati.  Can't wait for the show!


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: HeyJude on October 22, 2015, 05:49:04 AM
The 10/20 setlist is up at the setlists.fm website. No new songs compared to other shows this year. Looks pretty similar to the earlier October shows. In fact, it looks like the 10/20 show has the same setlist as 10/10, only with two extra songs added ("She Knows Me Too Well" and "You're So Good to Me"):

http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/brian-wilson/2015/gaillard-center-charleston-sc-63f5ba1f.html


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: jeremylr on October 23, 2015, 11:48:40 AM
In an advance interview for Brian's 10/24 show at the Tropicana Casino and Resort in Atlantic City, the interviewer asked Brian about the chances of a Beach Boys reunion. I was kinda shocked when Brian revealed that he hasn't spoken with Mike in three and a half years.

http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/attheshore/headliners/former-beach-boy-brian-wilson-on-growing-learning-and-surviving/article_554030ca-7833-11e5-8839-571ff7f917c1.html (http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/attheshore/headliners/former-beach-boy-brian-wilson-on-growing-learning-and-surviving/article_554030ca-7833-11e5-8839-571ff7f917c1.html)

"Now that Brian and Love have gone their separate ways again, is there any chance of another reunion?
'I don’t know — as of right now, I don’t think so,' Wilson says. 'I haven’t talked with Mike in three-and-a-half-years. I can’t answer that question.'"


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: J.G. Dev on October 23, 2015, 11:55:35 AM
While I'm sure it has been a good while since they spoke, 3 and a half years would put him last speaking to Mike at the very beginning of the C50 tour  :o . 


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: HeyJude on October 23, 2015, 12:01:36 PM
I gather the general idea is that Brian and Mike have probably not seen each other in person since around September 28, 2012.

For that matter, I'm guessing Al has seen Mike in person probably once since then, the Ella event in early 2014. (And who knows if they even personally spoke to each other in the lead up to the July 2014 Jones Beach debacle?).

I guess it's better than it was in past decades. They're partially estranged, but at least there haven't been any lawsuits (so far).  :lol

I also find it quite interesting that despite the awkward end to the reunion and the backbiting (mostly from Mike's side) that has taken place since then, Brian still speaks quite highly of the reunion tour, to the point of saying it's probably his "favorite" tour of the past 17 years. Meanwhile, Mike continues to downplay and minimize the tour, often sounding rather patronizing about the whole thing ("it was nice for the fans", etc.). Brian is currently promoting his solo tour, yet he has no problem saying the reunion tour was his favorite. Meanwhile, Mike can't run away from talking about C50 fast enough so he can tell you how long Bruce has been in the band or how many shows his band still does every year.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: lee on October 23, 2015, 12:04:55 PM
For anyone interested, the set list last night in Virginia was exactly the same as the Charleston set list Hey Jude posted a link to.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Pet Sounder on October 29, 2015, 06:53:00 AM
This ticketmaster site lists only Brian for some shows, Brian and Al for others, and Brian, Al and Blondie for others.  Is this accurate, or will all 3 of them be at all of the shows?  Just curious as to who is actually going to be at the show I'm going to...

http://www.ticketmaster.com/Brian-Wilson-tickets/artist/736468


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: HeyJude on October 29, 2015, 07:09:02 AM
This ticketmaster site lists only Brian for some shows, Brian and Al for others, and Brian, Al and Blondie for others.  Is this accurate, or will all 3 of them be at all of the shows?  Just curious as to who is actually going to be at the show I'm going to...

http://www.ticketmaster.com/Brian-Wilson-tickets/artist/736468


Sometimes they list Al or Blondie on the actual ticket listings, and sometimes they don’t. Sometimes they list one or both of them, but only Brian’s name is on the ticket. Sometimes multiple names appear on the ticket. The September San Francisco show was the first time I had a ticket to one of the joint shows that actually showed “Brian Wilson & Al Jardine” on it. Add to that the fact that Ticketmaster doesn't sell tickets to all of the shows. So the billing can be all over the place.

As far as I’ve heard, Al is scheduled to be at all of Brian’s thus-far scheduled shows through the end of this year (he was even mentioned, I believe, as appearing at the 11/4 benefit show). Blondie has been confirmed for all shows, with the exception of the first five shows in November. I believe he returns to the tour for the 11/17 show. I’m guessing they had been purposely not including Blondie’s name on actual concert billings/promotional materials, perhaps because they weren’t sure up until the last few weeks how many shows Blondie would be free for.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Pet Sounder on October 29, 2015, 09:15:36 AM
This ticketmaster site lists only Brian for some shows, Brian and Al for others, and Brian, Al and Blondie for others.  Is this accurate, or will all 3 of them be at all of the shows?  Just curious as to who is actually going to be at the show I'm going to...

http://www.ticketmaster.com/Brian-Wilson-tickets/artist/736468


Sometimes they list Al or Blondie on the actual ticket listings, and sometimes they don’t. Sometimes they list one or both of them, but only Brian’s name is on the ticket. Sometimes multiple names appear on the ticket. The September San Francisco show was the first time I had a ticket to one of the joint shows that actually showed “Brian Wilson & Al Jardine” on it. Add to that the fact that Ticketmaster doesn't sell tickets to all of the shows. So the billing can be all over the place.

As far as I’ve heard, Al is scheduled to be at all of Brian’s thus-far scheduled shows through the end of this year (he was even mentioned, I believe, as appearing at the 11/4 benefit show). Blondie has been confirmed for all shows, with the exception of the first five shows in November. I believe he returns to the tour for the 11/17 show. I’m guessing they had been purposely not including Blondie’s name on actual concert billings/promotional materials, perhaps because they weren’t sure up until the last few weeks how many shows Blondie would be free for.


Thanks!


Title: Gomg to the cincy show on NOv 14th
Post by: Beachlad on October 30, 2015, 04:34:35 AM
My wife got me tickets for the 14th in Cincy.  I sort of goofed she would have gotten VIP but I didn't even think about it until she had placed the order.  I was so excited he was coming to CIncy I didn't check.  I missed out on the 50 anniversary because of work.<retail>  I do have pretty good seats because I am partially disabled and will be in a wheelchair.  I wish I could take my son but his sensory issues might be an issue when he starts crying and say no Daddy sing<g>
Lad


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: mojoman3061 on October 31, 2015, 01:10:24 PM
He's playing the Imperial Palace in Biloxi MS Dec 4 - my birthday (and Dennis's)!  Hopefully he'll do Forever.  Not sure if Al and Blondie will be there though.
I'll be at the Biloxi show too.  The info I saw when I got my ticket says Al and Blondie will be there.  I wonder what they'll do for Dennis's birthday?


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: America on November 03, 2015, 10:11:36 PM
I am attending the Durham, NC show on November 19. I look forward to hopefully meeting some fellow board members!

I purchased a VIP ticket, and, beside the confirmation of my order and digital download code, I haven't received any real communication from Ticketmaster or Brian's "people" regarding what time to show up for sound check, where to go, etc.

Anybody know if I should be receiving this kind of info in an email sometime soon or upon picking the tickets up at the venue?


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: baseball95 on November 04, 2015, 08:24:42 AM
Heading out to the Brian benifit show tonight in Virginia, went for the VIP $500 package, always wanted to do it figured now was a good time since the money goes to charity. Not sure what to expect but I'm definitely excited. Hope Darian is back and we get This Whole World, at least during sound check. Paul Dano is supposed to be there maybe he'll sing You Still Believe In Me again. Never heard that song and it would be a treat to hear it. I'll post a report and review as soon as I can very excited and luck to be seeing my third Brian gig this year!


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: RubberSoul13 on November 04, 2015, 10:26:47 AM
Heading out to the Brian benifit show tonight in Virginia, went for the VIP $500 package, always wanted to do it figured now was a good time since the money goes to charity. Not sure what to expect but I'm definitely excited. Hope Darian is back and we get This Whole World, at least during sound check. Paul Dano is supposed to be there maybe he'll sing You Still Believe In Me again. Never heard that song and it would be a treat to hear it. I'll post a report and review as soon as I can very excited and luck to be seeing my third Brian gig this year!

Enjoy! Can't wait to hear all about it!


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: baseball95 on November 04, 2015, 01:23:22 PM
And I just ran into Brian in the lobby and got a picture with him...


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: RubberSoul13 on November 04, 2015, 01:53:02 PM
And I just ran into Brian in the lobby and got a picture with him...

Well damn! Really justifying that VIP package, eh?  :lol

Still- WAY WAY WAY cool!  :o


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: HeyJude on November 05, 2015, 06:12:36 AM
The setlist for last night's show is up on setlists.fm. Looks like a shortened version of his recent setlists, with Dano and Cusack both joining in for a track each:

http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/brian-wilson/2015/hyatt-regency-tysons-corner-va-5bf5c7b0.html


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: rn57 on November 05, 2015, 09:50:28 AM
The setlist for last night's show is up on setlists.fm. Looks like a shortened version of his recent setlists, with Dano and Cusack both joining in for a track each:

http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/brian-wilson/2015/hyatt-regency-tysons-corner-va-5bf5c7b0.html

I was at the show, got in with my wife thru comped tickets. The setlist covers all songs but doesn't note that Dano and Cusack also sang backing on L&M.

Cusack's appearance, I guess, was the big surprise - as far as I can tell it wasn't announced. He duetted with Brian on Do It Again and then sang the last verse by himself.  Or kinda shouted it.  He wasn't off-key or anything like that but you got an idea of why, unlike a lot of '80s teen idols, he never got around to a singing career in his Stand By Me days.

By contrast, Dano did the lead all thru YSBIM and did a pretty good job. He clearly appreciated how much of an honor it was to do it with the band.

Sound was a little muddy on the first seven or eight songs - bass drum up pretty high, it took a while to bring the vocals into the mix in the right way.  But then again, this was a standard-issue Hyatt hotel ballroom. 

Prior to the set, Cusack and Dano came out with Bill Pohlad, Oren Moverman and L&M's producer Claire Polstein and took a bow, and Bill made a few short remarks thanking the Give An Hour charity for putting on the show and making people aware of the film.

The room had about 400 folding chairs, and the crowd was about 340 people. Around 30 of these seemed to be hardcore BBs fans, and there were a lot of people in the reception beforehand who were talking about the film and had seen it, but the fact that most of the crowd clapped in the pause before the cantina part of H&V indicates that they were rather casual fans.

Where the performance is concerned - Brian's vocals were a little better on most of the ballads than the faster songs. On One Kind Of Love he was a bit fragile-sounding, which of course added to the poignancy of the song. Al in great form as usual.  Matt's DWB vocal mostly good, but in one or two lines got slightly strained, to the point where Adrian Baker came perilously close to coming to mind.  That might have been a monitor issue - a few times I had the feeling the band was having trouble hearing themselves. Paul Von Mertens did a couple of really good solos. 

Choice Brianism of the night: he announced that "we're gonna do a medley of songs from 1964" and followed with I Get Around - played all the way through, and followed, as the setlist shows, by Al doing Then I Kissed Her from '65.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: HeyJude on November 05, 2015, 10:00:28 AM
I believe Matt Jardine himself actually posted here some time back about the trials and tribulations of using different monitors, and I also know that the monitor and sound situation in general is more dicey when it comes to one-off shows in non-standard concert venues.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: rn57 on November 05, 2015, 12:14:47 PM
God Only Knows from last night's Tysons Corner show

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3pCJeEDdhc


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Shady on November 05, 2015, 05:30:31 PM
God Only Knows from last night's Tysons Corner show

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3pCJeEDdhc

Beautiful!!

Thanks for posting



Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: rn57 on November 05, 2015, 06:15:52 PM
A couple more from the Tysons Corner benefit:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HerZiPk1kLU (L&M with John Cusack and Paul Dano)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jKchSrbCBE (Good Vibrations)

So far, Cusack's appearance on Do It Again hasn't gotten online. That had the funniest moment of the night. When he was singing, "it's automatic when the conversation turns..." Cusack brought his hand up to his face and cupped it in a Mike-style pantomime. For a moment I wondered if he was going to go ahead and do some Lovester moves for the rest of the song, but he just left it at that.



Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Emily on November 05, 2015, 06:43:41 PM
A couple more from the Tysons Corner benefit:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HerZiPk1kLU (L&M with John Cusack and Paul Dano)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jKchSrbCBE (Good Vibrations)

So far, Cusack's appearance on Do It Again hasn't gotten online. That had the funniest moment of the night. When he was singing, "it's automatic when the conversation turns..." Cusack brought his hand up to his face and cupped it in a Mike-style pantomime. For a moment I wondered if he was going to go ahead and do some Lovester moves for the rest of the song, but he just left it at that.


Your reporting is fantastic. Thank you.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Senator Blutarsky on November 06, 2015, 04:49:21 AM
A couple more from the Tysons Corner benefit:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HerZiPk1kLU (L&M with John Cusack and Paul Dano)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jKchSrbCBE (Good Vibrations)

So far, Cusack's appearance on Do It Again hasn't gotten online. That had the funniest moment of the night. When he was singing, "it's automatic when the conversation turns..." Cusack brought his hand up to his face and cupped it in a Mike-style pantomime. For a moment I wondered if he was going to go ahead and do some Lovester moves for the rest of the song, but he just left it at that.



Great clips, thanks for sharing . Noticed that on the Good Vibrations clip, Brian clearly looked done, even exiting before the band was done with the song.   


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: HeyJude on November 06, 2015, 06:02:12 AM
A couple more from the Tysons Corner benefit:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HerZiPk1kLU (L&M with John Cusack and Paul Dano)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jKchSrbCBE (Good Vibrations)

So far, Cusack's appearance on Do It Again hasn't gotten online. That had the funniest moment of the night. When he was singing, "it's automatic when the conversation turns..." Cusack brought his hand up to his face and cupped it in a Mike-style pantomime. For a moment I wondered if he was going to go ahead and do some Lovester moves for the rest of the song, but he just left it at that.



Great clips, thanks for sharing . Noticed that on the Good Vibrations clip, Brian clearly looked done, even exiting before the band was done with the song.   

I believe exiting before the end of GV is a common thing for Brian. I've seen him do it at multiple shows now. Make no mistake, I've seen instances where it's pretty evident Brian is "done" and over it, but I don't think this particular case is an example of that. I think it's more of a "star exiting while the band plays out" sort of thing. Sort of like when George Harrison exits as the band finishes the song "Bangla Desh" at the "Concert for Bangla Desh." Brian just does it without the rock star posing (not that Harrison really did that either), so it looks like he's kinda just leaving work early on Friday afternoon.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: the professor on November 06, 2015, 07:35:17 AM
Some glimmer of a future offered by BW in a new interview today:


Despite the split, Wilson said the 2012 reunion jaunt was the best tour he's ever been on. Why?

"Well, I just really like to see Mike Love and performing, doing master of ceremonies, you know?"

If that 50th anniversary tour, which closed in London in September 2012, winds up the final chapter of the Beach Boys story, the man who founded the band with his two brothers, cousin (Love) and friend (Jardine) back in 1961 said he'd be content.

"Oh yeah," he said. "Unless one day I get the notion to record them, you know? To record the Beach Boys."



--------------------------------

The above from a new BW interview re: the current tour and live in general. http://www.postcrescent.com/story/entertainment/music/2015/11/06/brian-wilson-talks-50-years-beach-boys/75058352/


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Senator Blutarsky on November 06, 2015, 03:35:40 PM
I got tickets yesterday for the BW Ft Pierce FL show so Ive been paying more attention to the youtube clips of the band from this year. I also have tickets to the Mike and Bruce tour in February, have never been to a show of  either one of them  in any incarnation before, so this should be interesting, particularly comparing the two experiences from a firsthand perspective.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: rn57 on November 07, 2015, 07:27:09 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SiHncTCVdUA

Five minutes of excerpts from the Tysons Corner benefit, including

In My Room
Do It Again with John Cusack
WIBN
Sloop John B
God Only Knows
Barbara Ann
Surfin USA


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: The Cincinnati Kid on November 10, 2015, 06:03:15 PM
I may have a ticket to sell for Saturday night's concert in Cincinnati.  Orchestra 2, row K, seat 3.  I'd be selling it for just under face value at $60, which is a very good deal once you consider fees that come with a new ticket or what resale normally goes for.  Here is roughly where the seat is, but a little more towards center:

(http://tafttheatre.org/images/photos/seats/orch/2/G-M.jpg)

Again, as of right now I'm not selling it, but just putting it out there so I'm not faced with not being able to sell it at the last second.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: LostArt on November 12, 2015, 06:02:14 AM
Did anyone here attend last night's show in Waukegan?  Setlist?


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: rn57 on November 12, 2015, 11:13:01 AM
http://www.southbendtribune.com/entertainment/inthebend/eventnews/vibrations-good-for-former-beach-boys-brian-wilson-and-al/article_19fb4255-a961-5d91-a519-b18ecf369789.html

Interview with Al to promote the South Bend show, conducted the day after he was in Tysons Corner for the benefit.  His opinion of Cusack's rendition of Do It Again matches mine.  He also has some intriguing remarks about Brian's future plans.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: barsone on November 12, 2015, 11:37:49 AM
Great post RN and a nice article.   Notice who Al mentioned as the songwriting "drivers" in the 67 to 73 time period.  Someone missing......
Oh well, I'm glad I saw 3 C50 shows.....


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Marty Castillo on November 12, 2015, 12:15:11 PM
http://www.southbendtribune.com/entertainment/inthebend/eventnews/vibrations-good-for-former-beach-boys-brian-wilson-and-al/article_19fb4255-a961-5d91-a519-b18ecf369789.html

Interview with Al to promote the South Bend show, conducted the day after he was in Tysons Corner for the benefit.  His opinion of Cusack's rendition of Do It Again matches mine.  He also has some intriguing remarks about Brian's future plans.

I'm sure Al and the writer are mistaken, but they mention Blondie being on this tour. Pretty sure Blondie is missing this and a couple shows around it. This gave me a glimmer of hope, but I doubt things changed without an official announcement???


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: David1964 on November 12, 2015, 02:00:59 PM
Heading off to Appleton in a bit for the show. I'll try to get a set list and quick review after. Anyone else going tonight?


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: MyDrKnowsItKeepsMeCalm on November 12, 2015, 02:09:36 PM
http://www.southbendtribune.com/entertainment/inthebend/eventnews/vibrations-good-for-former-beach-boys-brian-wilson-and-al/article_19fb4255-a961-5d91-a519-b18ecf369789.html

Interview with Al to promote the South Bend show, conducted the day after he was in Tysons Corner for the benefit.  His opinion of Cusack's rendition of Do It Again matches mine.  He also has some intriguing remarks about Brian's future plans.
Some lovely quotes from Al there. Thanks for posting.   :)


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: The Cincinnati Kid on November 12, 2015, 04:02:12 PM
I may have a ticket to sell for Saturday night's concert in Cincinnati.  Orchestra 2, row K, seat 3.  I'd be selling it for just under face value at $60, which is a very good deal once you consider fees that come with a new ticket or what resale normally goes for.  Here is roughly where the seat is, but a little more towards center:

(http://tafttheatre.org/images/photos/seats/orch/2/G-M.jpg)

Again, as of right now I'm not selling it, but just putting it out there so I'm not faced with not being able to sell it at the last second.

Looks like I will be selling it.  Shoot me an offer.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: beatle608 on November 12, 2015, 10:37:35 PM
I went to the Appleton show tonight. Far better setlist than last night in Waukegan. The crowd was also much more enthusiastic.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: RubberSoul13 on November 12, 2015, 10:46:43 PM
I went to the Appleton show tonight. Far better setlist than last night in Waukegan. The crowd was also much more enthusiastic.

Setlist!?!


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: GoofyJeff on November 13, 2015, 04:36:15 AM
Setlist from last night's show in Appleton. This was a last minute thing for me, thanks to a friend who got an extra ticket.

Our Prayer
Heroes and Villains
California Girls
This Whole World (Darian)
Dance, Dance, Dance
I Get Around
Shut Down (Al)
Little Deuce Coupe (Al)
Girl Don't Tell Me
Then I Kissed Her (Al)
California Saga (Al)
In My Room
Surfer Girl
Don't Worry Baby (Matt)
One Kind of Love
Marcella
(intermission)
Darlin (Darian)
She Knows Me Too Well (Matt)
Surf's Up (Brian with Matt)
The Right Time (Al)
Wouldn't It Be Nice (Matt)
Sloop John B (Al)
God Only Knows
Good Vibrations
(Encore)
All Summer Long
Help Me Rhonda (Al)
Barbara Ann
Surfin USA
Fun Fun Fun
Love and Mercy





Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: HeyJude on November 13, 2015, 06:11:36 AM
Setlist from last night's show in Appleton. This was a last minute thing for me, thanks to a friend who got an extra ticket.

Our Prayer
Heroes and Villains
California Girls
This Whole World (Darian)
Dance, Dance, Dance
I Get Around
Shut Down (Al)
Little Deuce Coupe (Al)
Girl Don't Tell Me
Then I Kissed Her (Al)
California Saga (Al)
In My Room
Surfer Girl
Don't Worry Baby (Matt)
One Kind of Love
Marcella
(intermission)
Darlin (Darian)
She Knows Me Too Well (Matt)
Surf's Up (Brian with Matt)
The Right Time (Al)
Wouldn't It Be Nice (Matt)
Sloop John B (Al)
God Only Knows
Good Vibrations
(Encore)
All Summer Long
Help Me Rhonda (Al)
Barbara Ann
Surfin USA
Fun Fun Fun
Love and Mercy


Thanks for taking down the setlist. Nothing out of the ordinary, though "Girl Don't Tell Me" has only been performed a few times this year back during the summer, and other than the one May show in NJ, they haven't don't "Marcella" this year.

I guess they have to fill a few holes in the setlist for Blondie's temporary absence. I was kind of surprised they didn't keep "Marcella" in the setlist this year with Blondie, as he played on the song (what with the CATP connection and whatnot) at the PBS taping late last year.

It was a somewhat rare truly insightful piece of intel a little while back where Brian gave the interview saying he doesn't like to perform "Busy Doin' Nothin'" (my sense was not that he doesn't like the song, but rather that he finds it kind of tiring or tedious to rattle off all the lyrics), and sure enough, the two-song "Friends" section hasn't been heard from since the one September show in SF.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: baseball95 on November 13, 2015, 06:26:30 AM
Setlist from last night's show in Appleton. This was a last minute thing for me, thanks to a friend who got an extra ticket.

Our Prayer
Heroes and Villains
California Girls
This Whole World (Darian)
Dance, Dance, Dance
I Get Around
Shut Down (Al)
Little Deuce Coupe (Al)
Girl Don't Tell Me
Then I Kissed Her (Al)
California Saga (Al)
In My Room
Surfer Girl
Don't Worry Baby (Matt)
One Kind of Love
Marcella
(intermission)
Darlin (Darian)
She Knows Me Too Well (Matt)
Surf's Up (Brian with Matt)
The Right Time (Al)
Wouldn't It Be Nice (Matt)
Sloop John B (Al)
God Only Knows
Good Vibrations
(Encore)
All Summer Long
Help Me Rhonda (Al)
Barbara Ann
Surfin USA
Fun Fun Fun
Love and Mercy


Thanks for taking down the setlist. Nothing out of the ordinary, though "Girl Don't Tell Me" has only been performed a few times this year back during the summer, and other than the one May show in NJ, they haven't don't "Marcella" this year.

I guess they have to fill a few holes in the setlist for Blondie's temporary absence. I was kind of surprised they didn't keep "Marcella" in the setlist this year with Blondie, as he played on the song (what with the CATP connection and whatnot) at the PBS taping late last year.

It was a somewhat rare truly insightful piece of intel a little while back where Brian gave the interview saying he doesn't like to perform "Busy Doin' Nothin'" (my sense was not that he doesn't like the song, but rather that he finds it kind of tiring or tedious to rattle off all the lyrics), and sure enough, the two-song "Friends" section hasn't been heard from since the one September show in SF.

It's a shame I really loved Wake the World, Busy I could take it or leave it. Wish they'd add back Please Let Me Wonder though. Great to see Surf's Up, This Whole World and She Knows Me still in there though and Girl Don't Tell Me is much better than You're So Good To Me


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: beatle608 on November 13, 2015, 07:20:06 AM
I was talking with Darian and he said Brian doesn't like doing Surf's Up and Busy Doin' Nothin' because they're too wordy. I was glad they pulled out Surf's Up last night, because quite honestly I didn't think Brian would sing it again.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: LostArt on November 13, 2015, 07:59:02 AM
It was a great show last night.  I got the feeling that the sports bar across the street had a somewhat older crowd than usual before the show, and it was great to meet Brian Wilson fans from Madison, Manitowoc, and Minneapolis.  I don't get a chance to talk Beach Boys with too many people around here, so that was great.  If one of you was there, I was the big guy with the grey ponytail (in honor of Al Jardine).

My girlfriend and I crossed the street to the venue fairly early, and I was surprised to see many fellow musicians (including a guy from the band I play with, who was lucky enough to get last minute tickets...comped).  Everyone seemed to be in a great mood as we mingled in the lobby before the show.  Lots of grey hair around, but a few younger folks as well.

Finally it was time to go find our seats, about 11 rows from the stage, off to stage left (Al's side) a bit.  We chatted with the Camera Cop, who explained that if it were up to him....yeah, I know.  The PA was playing a nice mix of tunes, including "My World Fell Down", which is a favorite of mine.  Then an announcement regarding camera use and cell phones, and soon after that Brian walked out, followed by rest of the band, to cheers.  The crowd was small...there were empty seats all around us...but we were very enthusiastic.

They jumped right into Our Prayer followed by Heroes and Villains with a different transition (no Gee).  Brian was in good voice all night, but not very animated.  His introductions were short, with no joking around.  After Surf's Up, the crowd was just in awe, and Brian just went right to introducing Al for the next tune.  Al tried to say something about how great Surf's Up is, but the band went right into The Right Time.  Speaking of Al, that guy is great.  His voice was strong and clean and, well, Jardiney.  And Matt, wow.  He received a standing ovation after he came out front from his perch in the back and sang an incredible Don't Worry Baby.  His vocal on that and She Knows Me Too Well gave me chills.  I know people have said this before, but his voice just blends so much better than their other long time falsetto dude.  The band's harmonies were spot on all night, and I can't describe how awesome it is hearing those unbelievable harmonies on songs like Wouldn't It Be Nice and All Summer Long and...well...pretty much everything.  And when Brian sang God Only Knows, my girlfriend and I held each other, and I think I shed a couple tears as those gorgeous vocals at the end just enveloped me and filled me with Joy.  Spiritual.

I don't know if I'll get another opportunity to see Brian perform again.  I still can't believe that he came to Appleton, which saved me a trip to Waukegan, but I am so glad that he did.  I hope David1964, beatle608, GoofyJeff, and everyone else had as wonderful of a time as we did.  Still smiling 12 hours later.   ;D


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: LostArt on November 13, 2015, 08:13:30 AM
Some additional thoughts as I think about the show...my girlfriend cracked up when near the end of Marcella, Brian just got up and split.  At one point Brian called Darian a great keyboard player, great singer and a good boy.  Darian muttered something about the good boy comment.  I think Brian called somebody else a good boy, Matt maybe?  Funny.  At one point Nelson took his cowbell and began running around the stage while banging the thing.  As he approached Al, he slowed his steps and played the cowbell softer with each step until he was standing right next to Al, hardly hitting the thing.  They both shared a smile, apparently an inside joke.  Good times.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: MyDrKnowsItKeepsMeCalm on November 13, 2015, 08:51:20 AM
And when Brian sang God Only Knows, my girlfriend and I held each other, and I think I shed a couple tears as those gorgeous vocals at the end just enveloped me and filled me with Joy.  Spiritual.
Here's a photo I took at last month's Flushing, NY concert as Brian sang and played God Only Knows with the spotlight on him. I too found it very moving.

(http://i67.tinypic.com/2ursaiq.jpg)

 


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Marty Castillo on November 13, 2015, 09:30:50 AM
I just arrived in New Buffalo for the show tonight. I will be going to soundcheck and wanted to give myself plenty of time to get here. I should have time between soundcheck and the show to post a quick update and maybe video.

I already saw Matt Jardine walking to the food court and Mike D'Amico and Paul Von Mertens in the sports bar having lunch. It should be a great day/night!   ;D


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: RubberSoul13 on November 13, 2015, 11:18:33 AM
The intermission they've put back in totally boggles my mind. It's not even close to being a 50/50 Set 1 vs. Set 2 balance. It worries me a bit that they feel the need for an intermission that only leaves 8 songs...makes me think it's needed for health concerns or something similar.

"This Whole World" is hands down my favorite Beach Boys song, but I kind of don't want to hear it. They surprised me with it on C50 when I saw them and Brian did a really great job singing it. I just don't need to hear someone else sing it, while Brian sits there...not singing it. I dunno.

Glad to see "Girl Don't Tell Me" and "She Knows Me..." back in there, as well as "Marcella"!


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: baseball95 on November 13, 2015, 12:01:47 PM
I was talking with Darian and he said Brian doesn't like doing Surf's Up and Busy Doin' Nothin' because they're too wordy. I was glad they pulled out Surf's Up last night, because quite honestly I didn't think Brian would sing it again.
That's totally understandable they almost read more as poems than songs.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: baseball95 on November 13, 2015, 12:09:52 PM
The intermission they've put back in totally boggles my mind. It's not even close to being a 50/50 Set 1 vs. Set 2 balance. It worries me a bit that they feel the need for an intermission that only leaves 8 songs...makes me think it's needed for health concerns or something similar.

"This Whole World" is hands down my favorite Beach Boys song, but I kind of don't want to hear it. They surprised me with it on C50 when I saw them and Brian did a really great job singing it. I just don't need to hear someone else sing it, while Brian sits there...not singing it. I dunno.

Glad to see "Girl Don't Tell Me" and "She Knows Me..." back in there, as well as "Marcella"!
I feel like it might be a venue requirement or something because they've only done it at 2 shows the entire tour.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: HeyJude on November 13, 2015, 12:25:38 PM
I would say *if* they're inclined to do an intermission, they spot at which they did it makes sense. It looks like they did around 29 songs and took the intermission after 15.

I do think they could stand to make the shows a little longer, even if it meant just adding a few more Al songs.

I know Brian is slowing down these days, but back in, say, 2004, they usually did around 20-23 songs *before* the intermission, after which they'd come back and do the entire Smile album. I'm not saying they have to go back to that, but adding a few more songs, even some instrumentals and Al leads that don't tax Brian further, would be nice. Even when they have Blondie at the show, they only give Blondie two lead vocals plus the opening lines to "Sail Away."


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: baseball95 on November 13, 2015, 02:43:06 PM
I would say *if* they're inclined to do an intermission, they spot at which they did it makes sense. It looks like they did around 29 songs and took the intermission after 15.

I do think they could stand to make the shows a little longer, even if it meant just adding a few more Al songs.

I know Brian is slowing down these days, but back in, say, 2004, they usually did around 20-23 songs *before* the intermission, after which they'd come back and do the entire Smile album. I'm not saying they have to go back to that, but adding a few more songs, even some instrumentals and Al leads that don't tax Brian further, would be nice. Even when they have Blondie at the show, they only give Blondie two lead vocals plus the opening lines to "Sail Away."

Couldn't agree more add Pet Sounds in and let Al do Cottonfields and Cal Saga instead of one or the other. And then maybe Lookin at Tomorrow or Honkin Down the Highway even Come Go With Me. I know they haven't done those but it might be easy to learn. Also by no means am i complaining i'm just happy to be able to see Brian tour with Al and Blondie.

The Blondie leads are really tricky because we all want to see Trader and Funk Pretty stuff like that but idk how well that would go over if they did three of those songs. I still wanna hear Hold On Dear Brother again, but honestly i don't think Blondie can sing it anymore even at the Vegas show Nate from Fun sang 95% of it with Blondie backing and maybe doubling him at certain parts. The one thing i REALLY want to see is Blondie play the whole show, he's there and he's a fantastic guitarist why keep him hiding in the back for 3/4 of the show? The couple times i've seen them this year it looked like he wanted to be out there as he was lurking behind the band the whole time  :lol


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Marty Castillo on November 13, 2015, 03:08:17 PM
Well, since I last checked-in, I had a chance to talk to Darian. I was at the bar in the Hard Rock Cafe and he came in to order some take out. I didn't bother him until he was about to leave and just told him it was great to have him back on tour. We talked for a good 4 or 5 minutes. Nothing earth shattering, but he talked a bit about the extensive touring of Pet Sounds next year--Australia, UK and across the US. I said I hope you come back through either Detroit or Chicago (I live in West Michigan--halfway between) and he said absolutely.

Soon after that, I went to the venue and stood around for the start of the soundcheck and meet and greet. I struck up a conversation with a father and daughter, the daughter won the instagram contest. They found out Sunday and it didn't seem like they had all the details on how the soundcheck and meet and greet would be run. They brought nothing to get signed. I mentioned I had brought extra items in the hopes of running into Al or Brian casually, as the rules for the meet and greet are one autograph per person. I offered my Today! LP already signed by Mike, if one of them got my Surfer Girl LP signed. They were ecstatic.

As for the soundcheck, I recorded almost all the songs until my phone got full. From memory they ran through I Get Around, Don't Worry Baby, Wouldn't It Be Nice, Pet Sounds and Heroes and Villans (this is when I ran out of memory on my phone). May be missing a song or two. Brian seemed very engaged and in charge, though he was very concerned with the time about 25 minutes after were let in.

After the soundcheck, we were brought backstage, I was one of the last 5 or 6 people through the line. I would say, if you are looking for a conversation, good luck. It is very much an assembly line process. My photo with Brian and Al turned out well. And I was able to get the following items signed:

Pickguard off my Squier Jaguar (had it taken off my guitar due to the small item restriction--will get it put back on soon)
(http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee92/mbriev16/IMG_0849_zpsi9c17gs4.jpg)

Surfer Girl LP already signed by Mike and David (would have preferred blue sharpie, but they had already started signing by the time the father daughter got to the table, oh well)
(http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee92/mbriev16/IMG_0848_zpsxglcxayg.jpg)

Love & Mercy sheet music
(http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee92/mbriev16/IMG_0847_zpsttt5r1cj.jpg)

Overall, I was very pleased with the experience (I had tempered my expectations from other reports on here) and would say it is well worth the money.

I will upload the videos from the soundcheck later, they are too big to mess around with on the casino wifi.

I'll try to give a full report of the show tomorrow.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: NickandthePassions on November 13, 2015, 10:36:48 PM
I won the Brian Wilson VIP contest for Durham, NC. Debating on what I should bring to get signed. Should I wear my radiant radish T-shirt?


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Marty Castillo on November 14, 2015, 05:16:18 AM
Some quick thoughts from the show last night:

- Matt Jardine sounded great, but he might be fighting a cold or something. During soundcheck they referenced battling through or trying his best.
- California Saga was soundchecked and Paul was to do a short flute solo before Brian started singing. Brian started early in soundcheck and did the same thing during the show. Big smiles and chuckling from the band.
- Marcella - Scott Bennett came from behind his keyboards to grab a Fender Jaguar. Brian introduced the song and said Scott was going to sing it. Scott stepped up to the mic and said, "No, Brian, you're singing it." The song started as normal with the "Hey yeah Marcella", when it came to "Mystic maiden's..." no one took the lead. Paul or Scott gave Brian a nod and I think he finally came in on the second or third line. Not a huge deal, but considering the pre-song banter, it was kind of funny.
- Prior to one of Matt's leads (I think DWB, but could have been WIBN) Brian introduced him as the "handsome guy" or "handsome Matt Jardine". Matt quipped he would be hearing that on the bus later. Probably a good 15-20 seconds ribbing/laughing ensued. Brian looked fairly oblivious and a little annoyed that there was a delay starting the show.
- I wore my "Keep It Clean With Al Jardine" t-shirt. I got some smiles from Scott and Darian during the show and Al finally saw it during "Help Me Rhonda" (when the crowd was finally standing), pointed at my shirt and gave me a thumbs up. ***I swear this wasn't a Mike Love point and smile, where everyone is convinced he was connecting with them*** I got a lot of compliments and smiles before and after the show from fans.

The show clocked in at just over 90 minutes. No intermission and only a brief encore break. I was front row, right by Brian. The couple next to me was comped tickets by Four Winds Casino and they said they got a short meet and greet just before the show. The venue was a large ballroom that didn't have a slanted floor. If you were in the back, it would have been a tough view, if not for the screens. I think this contributed to people not standing during the show until the encore. Kind of a respectful/dead crowd. The band kind of encouraged people to stand after GOK and stay standing during Good Vibrations (that lasted all of 30 seconds).

I can't tell you how much Blondie was missed. I saw him in Detroit earlier this summer and he provides a huge spark and added energy during the set. I hope he is part of the Pet Sounds tour.

This setlist has now been confirmed by secondary sources.

Our Prayer
Heroes and Villains
California Girls
I Get Around
Shut Down
Little Deuce Coupe
Girl Don't Tell Me
Then I Kissed Her
California Saga
In My Room
Surfer Girl
Don't Worry Baby
One Kind of Love
Marcella
Darlin
The Right Time
Pet Sounds (James Bond intro)
Wouldn't It Be Nice
Sloop John B
God Only Knows
Good Vibrations
(Encore)
All Summer Long
Help Me Rhonda
Barbara Ann
Surfin USA
Fun Fun Fun
Love and Mercy

Here are all the videos I recorded at the soundcheck:

I Get Around https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fw8cd2vDA5k (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fw8cd2vDA5k)

Don't Worry Baby https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXEB8MGGvMY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXEB8MGGvMY)

California Saga https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFwagmeuzTU (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFwagmeuzTU)

Wouldn't It Be Nice https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nq2D-7afbnc (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nq2D-7afbnc)


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: SMiLE Brian on November 14, 2015, 05:55:06 AM
Keep it clean Marty! ;D


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Pet Sounder on November 14, 2015, 07:58:54 AM
I did the soundcheck and meet and greet at the New Buffalo show last night.  It was a better experience than the one I did for the 50th Anniversary show (and almost 2/3 the cost).  This soundcheck, we were able to sit in the very front rows.  During the 50th, we had to sit like 20 rows back.  Brian checked his watch a couple of times, but at other times rocked back and forth during the songs, apparently enjoying himself.  As we walked in to the soundcheck, Brian gave us one of his long stares.  But he also smiled at us a few times during the soundcheck.  Al laughed at one point when the "you're under arrest" line was being sung and discussed. 

The meet and greet was also better, considering that we actually got to stand in front of the guys and get something signed, as opposed to only standing behind them for a photo during the 50th.  I told Al how much I loved "At My Window", and he gave me a big smile and short chuckle and commented on what a beautiful a song it was.  Before I had a chance to say something to Brian, I was told to get behind them for the photo.  After the photo, I was asked to move on, but there was no way I was leaving without talking with Brian, no matter how brief.  He didn't seem like he would initiate anything, which came as no surprise, so I extended my left hand (he was holding a sharpie with his right) and told him what a pleasure it was to meet him.  He made eye contact with me briefly, shook my hand, nodded and said something along the lines of "Ok, yeah".  Not very enthusiastically, but not dismissively or cold either - somewhere in between.  I definitely saw a glimmer of 60's Brian in his face and heard it in the softer, conversational tone of his voice.  It was worth the money to me and overall a pleasant experience. 

Also, later on while we were waiting for the doors to open for the show, Al walked through pushing someone in a wheelchair (someone next to me said it was someone he'd known for years).  Al looked at us and asked which way the theatre was.  We pointed him in the right direction.  A few people went up for autographs and he had maybe a minute long conversation with them.



Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Marty Castillo on November 14, 2015, 01:02:13 PM
All soundcheck videos linked on my original post. Watch the California Saga clip to see what I meant about Brian coming in early on Paul's flute into. You can see Darian kind of laugh when this happens.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: The Cincinnati Kid on November 14, 2015, 01:41:10 PM
If anyone wants my extra ticket for tonight, it's yours for free.  Check the last page for where the seats are.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: The Cincinnati Kid on November 14, 2015, 09:35:57 PM
Just got back from a great show!  Brian was in top form and really seemed into it the whole night.  At one point he seemed bothered by something on his shirt, so much so that he tried to lick it off his cuff lol.  :lol  The Brianism of the night was him saying "Now we're going to played a 60s Beach Boys song!"  This right after nothing but 60s songs had been played so far.  The crowd was kind of bumming me out for a while.  Only a couple people standing and singing along.  But once Scott told everyone to get up, the energy really picked up in the crowd and almost everyone was standing and singing the rest of the show.  There were a lot of people under 40 there, more than I expected and more than when Mike and Bruce came to town in August.  

Here is roughly what the setlist was, not completely sure if the order is correct.

Our Prayer
Heroes and Villains
California Girls
I Get Around
Shut Down
Little Deuce Coupe
Girl Don't Tell Me - Awesome song that Brian really did great on.  He even hit falsetto, but it was pretty much drowned out by everyone else.
Then I Kissed Her
Cotton Fields -  This was a bit disappointing.  It was slowed down and the key was lowered, but Al still had trouble hitting the higher notes.  This happened on a few songs.  Maybe his voice was wasn't feeling well (fourth show in a row) or maybe old age is finally catching up to his voice.  Still enjoyed it, though.

In My Room
Surfer Girl
Don't Worry Baby
One Kind of Love
Darlin'
Sail on, Sailor - Scott knocked this out of the park!  It really rocks in a live setting.  It would have been great if Blondie was at the show, but I really prefer Scott singing it, now.

Surf's Up- Really glad this was played!  First time I've heard it live and it sounded great.
The Right Time
Pet Sounds - I think this was played at C50, but hearing it tonight was awesome!  
Wouldn't It Be Nice
Sloop John B
God Only Knows
Good Vibrations

Encore
All Summer Long
Help Me Rhonda
Barbara Ann
Surfin USA
Fun Fun Fun
Love and Mercy


Also, nice to Meet you, Matt H!  If you weren't with your family I would have suggested we go get something to eat or whatever. (no bars since I'm not 21 yet  :P). Would have been great to talk Beach Boys with a fellow fan.  Maybe next time!



Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Musketeer on November 15, 2015, 12:13:06 PM
California Saga was not performed last night to my knowledge.
Do you mean Cottonfields?


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: The Cincinnati Kid on November 15, 2015, 12:40:14 PM
Yes, I did. Always get them mixed up for some reason.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Marty Castillo on November 15, 2015, 04:38:37 PM
Here are some photos from the New Buffalo show on 11/13/15

(http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee92/mbriev16/IMG_0852_zpszfuzr6zm.jpg)

(http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee92/mbriev16/IMG_0857_zpsvrzvxtyw.jpg)

(http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee92/mbriev16/IMG_0858_zpsvduaasw5.jpg)

(http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee92/mbriev16/IMG_0861_zpsv40tj7pk.jpg)

(http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee92/mbriev16/IMG_0865_zpsm1ct1ihp.jpg)


Also, here is page two of the stage used setlist
(http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee92/mbriev16/Setlist_zpsroeweqjg.jpg)


Beach Boys memorabilia at the Hard Rock Cafe (neither were stage used, just signed)
(http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee92/mbriev16/IMG_0835_zps1urwgch0.jpg)

(http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee92/mbriev16/IMG_0836_zpsxliagl8m.jpg)


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Matt H on November 16, 2015, 05:05:56 AM
Just got back from a great show!  Brian was in top form and really seemed into it the whole night.  At one point he seemed bothered by something on his shirt, so much so that he tried to lick it off his cuff lol.  :lol  The Brianism of the night was him saying "Now we're going to played a 60s Beach Boys song!"  This right after nothing but 60s songs had been played so far.  The crowd was kind of bumming me out for a while.  Only a couple people standing and singing along.  But once Scott told everyone to get up, the energy really picked up in the crowd and almost everyone was standing and singing the rest of the show.  There were a lot of people under 40 there, more than I expected and more than when Mike and Bruce came to town in August.  

Here is roughly what the setlist was, not completely sure if the order is correct.

Our Prayer
Heroes and Villains
California Girls
I Get Around
Shut Down
Little Deuce Coupe
Girl Don't Tell Me - Awesome song that Brian really did great on.  He even hit falsetto, but it was pretty much drowned out by everyone else.
Then I Kissed Her
Cotton Fields -  This was a bit disappointing.  It was slowed down and the key was lowered, but Al still had trouble hitting the higher notes.  This happened on a few songs.  Maybe his voice was wasn't feeling well (fourth show in a row) or maybe old age is finally catching up to his voice.  Still enjoyed it, though.

In My Room
Surfer Girl
Don't Worry Baby
One Kind of Love
Darlin'
Sail on, Sailor - Scott knocked this out of the park!  It really rocks in a live setting.  It would have been great if Blondie was at the show, but I really prefer Scott singing it, now.

Surf's Up- Really glad this was played!  First time I've heard it live and it sounded great.
The Right Time
Pet Sounds - I think this was played at C50, but hearing it tonight was awesome!  
Wouldn't It Be Nice
Sloop John B
God Only Knows
Good Vibrations

Encore
All Summer Long
Help Me Rhonda
Barbara Ann
Surfin USA
Fun Fun Fun
Love and Mercy


Also, nice to Meet you, Matt H!  If you weren't with your family I would have suggested we go get something to eat or whatever. (no bars since I'm not 21 yet  :P). Would have been great to talk Beach Boys with a fellow fan.  Maybe next time!



It was nice meeting you too.  I really enjoyed the show, and thought from the beginning that Brian was in a good mood.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: MyDrKnowsItKeepsMeCalm on November 16, 2015, 07:16:47 AM
Here are some photos from the New Buffalo show on 11/13/15

Great photos... and props to you for being smarter than I was and getting seats to the left of Brian's piano.  :)



Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: 37!ws on November 16, 2015, 02:58:00 PM
Someone in the front row at the New Buffalo show was wearing a "Keeping It Clean With Al Jardine" shirt! I had to give him a thumbs-up on that one. :)


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Shady on November 16, 2015, 06:36:17 PM
Still waiting for that Pet Sounds UK tour  :P


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Marty Castillo on November 16, 2015, 08:18:53 PM
Someone in the front row at the New Buffalo show was wearing a "Keeping It Clean With Al Jardine" shirt! I had to give him a thumbs-up on that one. :)

Yup, that was me.   ;D


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: 37!ws on November 17, 2015, 08:55:05 AM
Heh! Glad to kinda-sorta meet you. (Pendleton shirt over a Smile-era surfer stripe shirt, right after the show)


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: mojoman3061 on November 17, 2015, 02:49:03 PM
I'll be at the show in Biloxi, MS, on December 4.  That's Dennis's birthday.  I wonder what changes they'll make to the setlist because of that?


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: RubberSoul13 on November 17, 2015, 08:11:01 PM
I'll be at the show in Biloxi, MS, on December 4.  That's Dennis's birthday.  I wonder what changes they'll make to the setlist because of that?


They could certainly throw in "Forever"...I guess "Little Bird" flew out the window with David...


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: HeyJude on November 19, 2015, 02:03:12 PM
The 11/17 setlist is up on setlists.fm. No surprises. Blondie (and his accompanying three songs) are of course back in the setlist.

http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/brian-wilson/2015/mahaffey-theater-st-petersburg-fl-3bf57088.html

Can't imagine many surprises in the setlist for the remainder of this tour. I guess it'll be interesting to see if they add "Little Saint Nick" or something like that in the final run of dates.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: NickandthePassions on November 19, 2015, 02:37:42 PM
Soundcheck list: Please Let Me Wonder, Don't Worry Baby, Drive-In, Wake the World into Add Some Music, Sail On Sailor, WIBN

Durham NC


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: HeyJude on November 19, 2015, 03:23:27 PM
Soundcheck list: Please Let Me Wonder, Don't Worry Baby, Drive-In, Wake the World into Add Some Music, Sail On Sailor, WIBN

Durham NC

They haven't done "Add Some Music" on this tour. I was also wondering if, even if Brian doesn't like doing "Busy Doin' Nothin'", they might add "Wake the World" by itself back in.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: RubberSoul13 on November 19, 2015, 06:34:29 PM
Soundcheck list: Please Let Me Wonder, Don't Worry Baby, Drive-In, Wake the World into Add Some Music, Sail On Sailor, WIBN

Durham NC

They haven't done "Add Some Music" on this tour. I was also wondering if, even if Brian doesn't like doing "Busy Doin' Nothin'", they might add "Wake the World" by itself back in.

Would really love for "Add Some Music" "Please Let Me Wonder" and "Drive In" to find their way back into the set for tomorrow night.

I would also greatly appreciate any prayers and good vibrations as my uncle is in incredibly critical condition. I've spent the last 36 hrs or so in and out of hospital and ICU's. He's maintained the past few hours, but he's shutting down. He's fought a long and hard fight. If I can make it tomorrow night, I will very desperately need the experience and the joy.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: HeyJude on November 20, 2015, 06:45:07 AM
Soundcheck list: Please Let Me Wonder, Don't Worry Baby, Drive-In, Wake the World into Add Some Music, Sail On Sailor, WIBN

Durham NC

They haven't done "Add Some Music" on this tour. I was also wondering if, even if Brian doesn't like doing "Busy Doin' Nothin'", they might add "Wake the World" by itself back in.

Would really love for "Add Some Music" "Please Let Me Wonder" and "Drive In" to find their way back into the set for tomorrow night.

I would also greatly appreciate any prayers and good vibrations as my uncle is in incredibly critical condition. I've spent the last 36 hrs or so in and out of hospital and ICU's. He's maintained the past few hours, but he's shutting down. He's fought a long and hard fight. If I can make it tomorrow night, I will very desperately need the experience and the joy.

Will definitely send all the good vibes possible for you and your uncle....

Here's last night's setlist:

http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/brian-wilson/2015/carolina-theatre-durham-nc-4bf5679a.html

Looks like "Add Some Music To Your Day" did make it in! As did "Drive In" and "Wake the World." No "Please Let Me Wonder" yet. The did that one in September in San Francisco, and I remember at first feeling like "Oh, so *that's* the unique song they're adding?" and being kind of jaded since they didn't add some freaky song. But then I remember it's an amazing song, and they hadn't done it often lately.

It also appears at that show I may have heard the last performance of "Busy Doin' Nothin'" for awhile if Brian's aversion is anything to go by!

Why they *still* won't add "Funky Pretty" with Blondie there (even after they briefly rehearsed it at soundcheck during the summer) is a mystery. I'd have to guess someone on the stage doesn't like it, or maybe likes it but doesn't want to perform it. I do notice that even on something like "Sail Away" they often have trouble (and I find it amusing, not annoying) trading off lead vocal cues. "Funky Pretty" would require three or four different lead vocalists (if they wanted to replicate the original), and I can picture Brian coming in on the wrong lines every night, and Al coming in on the right line but forgetting the lyrics.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: wantsomecorn on November 20, 2015, 07:13:09 AM
They did Please Let Me Wonder at the first show in Waukeegan.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: baseball95 on November 20, 2015, 07:17:10 AM
I just go back to when I talked to Matt in June and asked him about Funky Pretty he said they were pushing for it and maybe on the next tour. Who was pushing and if they still are is anyone's guess. Maybe this isn't considered the next tour idk. I wonder myself how long the Pet Sounds shows will be. Similar to before or short?


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: HeyJude on November 20, 2015, 07:51:14 AM
I just go back to when I takes to Matt in June and asked him about Funky Pretty he said they were pushing for it and maybe on the next tour. Who was pushing and if they still are is anyone's guess. Maybe this isn't considered the next tour idk. I wonder myself how long the Pet Sounds shows will be. Similar to before or short?

It’s an interesting question. On previous PS (and Smile) tours, they usually did a full set of other songs, usually around 20-23 songs, and then came back and did the entire album in a second set, and then an encore of a few songs.

I suppose since PS is 13 songs, I could see them doing a 20-song set and then coming back for PS, and you’d have 33 songs, and then the usual 4-5 song encore. That would still at least get closer to the longer shows Brian was doing in the early-mid 2000s. I’m hoping it’s not like 12-15 songs plus PS and encores, which would get them to around the number of songs they’re currently doing.

I’m really hoping they can find a way to make the shows a little longer, especially with the extra vocalists to take on several leads.

It’ll also be interesting if Blondie might be a part of PS shows, since they could still do his usual 2-3 songs in the pre-PS setlist. It would be kinda awesome if they could scoop up Blondie and Dave, do a long kick-ass first set with some cool tracks, and then do PS *on top* of that.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Marty Castillo on November 20, 2015, 08:12:43 AM
Quick question for those who have been to a show recently:

Does Brian seem to be walking better and more upright?

Maybe it was my vantage point, but this summer when I was in the balcony, it seemed he was walking much more gingerly. Last week, when I was front row, I thought he looked more confident and more comfortable walking. Just curious if I'm imagining things...


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Matt H on November 20, 2015, 08:28:06 AM
Quick question for those who have been to a show recently:

Does Brian seem to be walking better and more upright?

Maybe it was my vantage point, but this summer when I was in the balcony, it seemed he was walking much more gingerly. Last week, when I was front row, I thought he looked more confident and more comfortable walking. Just curious if I'm imagining things...

I thought he looked better.  Especially comparing him to the Jimmy Fallon appearance for C50.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: baseball95 on November 20, 2015, 10:31:39 AM
Just walking on my way to class and who's out in front of the PAC.... One Blondie Chaplin, this is just way too cool!


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: RubberSoul13 on November 20, 2015, 12:06:55 PM
I thank you all for the positive thoughts and vibrations. At 10:55 this morning, we lost my uncle. It was an very peaceful end to a long and complicated battle. He was 46 and has faced a never-ending list of medical problems all his life. My family is insisting I attend tonight. A Brian Wilson concert will be a very special form of music therapy.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: wantsomecorn on November 20, 2015, 12:09:47 PM
I thank you all for the positive thoughts and vibrations. At 10:55 this morning, we lost my uncle. It was an very peaceful end to a long and complicated battle. He was 46 and has faced a never-ending list of medical problems all his life. My family is insisting I attend tonight. A Brian Wilson concert will be a very special form of music therapy.

Sorry to hear that, RubberSoul. Hope the concert will do you well.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: ppk700 on November 20, 2015, 12:31:34 PM
Soundcheck list: Please Let Me Wonder, Don't Worry Baby, Drive-In, Wake the World into Add Some Music, Sail On Sailor, WIBN

Durham NC

Wow! Nice.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: ppk700 on November 20, 2015, 12:33:37 PM
I thank you all for the positive thoughts and vibrations. At 10:55 this morning, we lost my uncle. It was an very peaceful end to a long and complicated battle. He was 46 and has faced a never-ending list of medical problems all his life. My family is insisting I attend tonight. A Brian Wilson concert will be a very special form of music therapy.

My condolences to you... I'm very sorry for your loss. Life is too short; sometimes I wish there was a "pause" button...


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: baseball95 on November 20, 2015, 01:00:21 PM
I thank you all for the positive thoughts and vibrations. At 10:55 this morning, we lost my uncle. It was an very peaceful end to a long and complicated battle. He was 46 and has faced a never-ending list of medical problems all his life. My family is insisting I attend tonight. A Brian Wilson concert will be a very special form of music therapy.
My condolences, knowing how big of a fan you are I hope the concert tonight will help in some way, I'm sure it will even a little.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: EgoHanger1966 on November 20, 2015, 01:25:26 PM
Just walking on my way to class and who's out in front of the PAC.... One Blondie Chaplin, this is just way too cool!

Did you say hi?


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: baseball95 on November 20, 2015, 01:27:37 PM
Just walking on my way to class and who's out in front of the PAC.... One Blondie Chaplin, this is just way too cool!

Did you say hi?
He was on the phone but I waved haha


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Emily on November 20, 2015, 05:44:08 PM
Al's just going business casual with the sneakers. With the exception of Bruce's shorts, most anything these guys have worn on stage in the last decade and a half has bettered the pit of despair known as the 80s and 90s:

(http://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnn/dam/assets/120922024311-10-beach-boys-horizontal-gallery.jpg)

I was reading back on this thread and saw this, and have to ask. Is Brian wearing jammies? If so, do they have footsies?


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: tpesky on November 20, 2015, 07:28:46 PM
I will never understand why Mike thought it was ok for a guy pushing 50 to be going practically shirtless


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: NickandthePassions on November 20, 2015, 07:54:00 PM
Just a few quick comments regarding the Durham, NC concert. It was one of the most receptive concerts Brian has probably witnessed all tour. Standing ovations for almost all the songs. Everyone stayed on their feet for the encore. Loud applauses for God Only Knows, Sail on Sailor, and some of the others. It was a sold out show! I attended the soundcheck, and Brian walked off in the middle of it. I was worried he wouldn't be feeling up to par during the show, but man was he engaged on stage.

He would sing his heart out on some songs, Add Some Music, Drive In, Love and Mercy's "A lot of people getting shot and it really scares me." He even told an assistant to turn the volume up on Al's guitar before a song. He even played around with some of his vocal parts during the song.

This is the best any Beach Boy related concert can get. The band is superb, Brian is older but still strong, Blondie jams out and continues to engage the crowd.

It amazed me that a southern town could be so strong Brian fans. I noticed a lot were super-fans. Durham is fortunately located in a cultural/artistically refined part of the State.

At the VIP meet and greet, I showed the guys my Radiant Radish shirt. Blondie and Al commented "Wow! So obscure," and Brian takes a few seconds, looks up at me as if he wanted to say something, and then it was time for the picture. I said "welcome to North Carolina" and Brian says "Alright!"

Almost didn't get into the concert after winning the Instagram concert, the box office didn't have my tickets on file. Thankfully one of Brian's guys got it situated last minute.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Emily on November 20, 2015, 08:02:05 PM
Just a few quick comments regarding the Durham, NC concert. It was one of the most receptive concerts Brian has probably witnessed all tour. Standing ovations for almost all the songs. Everyone stayed on their feet for the encore. Loud applauses for God Only Knows, Sail on Sailor, and some of the others. It was a sold out show! I attended the soundcheck, and Brian walked off in the middle of it. I was worried he wouldn't be feeling up to par during the show, but man was he engaged on stage.

He would sing his heart out on some songs, Add Some Music, Drive In, Love and Mercy's "A lot of people getting shot and it really scares me." He even told an assistant to turn the volume up on Al's guitar before a song. He even played around with some of his vocal parts during the song.

This is the best any Beach Boy related concert can get. The band is superb, Brian is older but still strong, Blondie jams out and continues to engage the crowd.

It amazed me that a southern town could be so strong Brian fans. I noticed a lot were super-fans. Durham is fortunately located in a cultural/artistically refined part of the State.

At the VIP meet and greet, I showed the guys my Radiant Radish shirt. Blondie and Al commented "Wow! So obscure," and Brian takes a few seconds, looks up at me as if he wanted to say something, and then it was time for the picture. I said "welcome to North Carolina" and Brian says "Alright!"

Almost didn't get into the concert after winning the Instagram concert, the box office didn't have my tickets on file. Thankfully one of Brian's guys got it situated last minute.
Cool! I'm glad it was so great!
I will get a chance to go to the Pet Sounds show in Austin this spring, but won't make this tour. But it's great to read the mini-reviews. Thank you!
Durham's in that famous triangle, yes? There's a lot going on in that region.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: ontor pertawst on November 20, 2015, 08:19:49 PM
Great review, we're really spoiled by this band. I hope before the Pet Sounds madness next year they manage to get this lineup in the studio and get Blondie in there on guitar with the band playing "live" before endless vocal work. Needed for a "rock n roll album."

Dual Jardines really lift BW's music. A show with both Our Prayer AND Drive-In? SPOILED.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: The LEGENDARY OSD on November 20, 2015, 08:32:01 PM
I will never understand why Mike thought it was ok for a guy pushing 50 to be going practically shirtless

 :o :o Never understand?? You don't know about myKe luHv's larger than the universe ego at this late date? Huh? ::)


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: lee on November 20, 2015, 09:03:41 PM
RubberSoul, I'm sorry to hear about your loss and I hope you enjoy Brian's show.

I attended the Durham show last night as well and will just back up what NickandthePassions said. This was the third show of Brian's I've seen this year (Fox Theatre in Atlanta and The National in Virginia being the other two) and it was great for some different songs to show up in the set. Brian seemed to enjoy himself most singing Drive In and Add Some Music. Anytime I can hear Wake The World live is a plus in my book. I really hope with the Pet Sounds tour next year Brian keeps Blondie on tour with them. At all 3 shows I've been amazed out how much Blondie's rock&roll attitude and sound bumps the show up a notch.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Emily on November 20, 2015, 09:38:38 PM
Aw shoot, Rubbersoul, I'm so sorry I missed your post (I was reading back pages of the thread and didn't read the most recent). I feel bad for posting something goofy so soon after your sad news.
That sounds like a really tough day and a half (and probably quite a while before that). I hope you find some serenity and peace as well as a groove at the show, and get some sleep, and mend.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: RubberSoul13 on November 20, 2015, 10:00:03 PM
Thank you all again for the well wishes. It was indeed where I needed to be. My girlfriend accompanied me and I saw many friends and familiar faces...both in the crowd and on the stage  :)

I lost it during "Add Some Music" and "Love and Mercy"...hit me hard today.

A few notes...they took an intermission. Brian was in great spirits in the first set...this seemed to fade quickly through the second set. By the time they reached "Pet Sounds" it was very clear that he was not engaged. I think the band needs to do some serious thinking on how to tailor the show in order to bring out the best with him all the way through, even if that means an hour set and they do more co-headliner type tours.

The ballads work best for him right now. Basically anything that was recorded with a Mike Love lead vocal but had Brian tonight was noticeably slower in tempo, and he still wasn't getting all the words out. Why go through this? There's just an expansive catalog of music that Brian can handle with ease, plus Al's voice is spotless. His voice is truly a miracle and it deserves more attention in the show. Speaking of attention...Blondie f'-ing Chaplin. That was exciting! "Wild Honey" kicked major ass...as did his gypsy queen tambourine dances on and off stage. We waited by the tour buses for about an hour after the show. Never saw Brian leave. He had to have walked off stage and straight onto the bus. Blondie spent a lot of time out with the fans. I waited out of the way with a smaller group and he waltzed over. He signed my ticket, I told him "Wild Honey" was the best and he paused looked up and went...".....YEAH!" very enthusiastically! By the way, the particular odor I was picking up from him did a lot of explaining for the tambourine dances.......  :hat

I was able to talk to Scott Bennett & Darian for a bit. Darian was wearing a Zombies shirt which I complimented, and he returned it on my BB's shirt! And lastly, Mr. Al Jardine made his way out. He had a big crowd following him and he was moving fast. I managed my way into the center of the herd next to him and asked him to sign my C50 meet and greet pic (already signed by Mike (x2), Bruce, and David) he said "if you're heading the way I am!" and I said "I can do that!" which got a very large chuckle out of him! Now my picture just needs the elusive Mr. Wilson's signature.


Well, those weren't a few quick notes were they? I hope my comments above don't come off as derogatory, I just think they're points worth discussing in this thread. The majority of the concert was sensational. Our Prayer/Heroes and Villains, Blondie Chaplin, Add Some Music, Love and Mercy were the highlights. Thank you all again. Up to the funeral parlor this morning for our next steps.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: The Shift on November 20, 2015, 11:52:47 PM
I thank you all for the positive thoughts and vibrations. At 10:55 this morning, we lost my uncle. It was an very peaceful end to a long and complicated battle. He was 46 and has faced a never-ending list of medical problems all his life. My family is insisting I attend tonight. A Brian Wilson concert will be a very special form of music therapy.

Deepest sympathy. So young… it never seems right.

I hope the music was healing and that it has helped you face matters renewed.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: baseball95 on November 21, 2015, 05:15:29 AM
Thank you all again for the well wishes. It was indeed where I needed to be. My girlfriend accompanied me and I saw many friends and familiar faces...both in the crowd and on the stage  :)

I lost it during "Add Some Music" and "Love and Mercy"...hit me hard today.

A few notes...they took an intermission. Brian was in great spirits in the first set...this seemed to fade quickly through the second set. By the time they reached "Pet Sounds" it was very clear that he was not engaged. I think the band needs to do some serious thinking on how to tailor the show in order to bring out the best with him all the way through, even if that means an hour set and they do more co-headliner type tours.

The ballads work best for him right now. Basically anything that was recorded with a Mike Love lead vocal but had Brian tonight was noticeably slower in tempo, and he still wasn't getting all the words out. Why go through this? There's just an expansive catalog of music that Brian can handle with ease, plus Al's voice is spotless. His voice is truly a miracle and it deserves more attention in the show. Speaking of attention...Blondie f'-ing Chaplin. That was exciting! "Wild Honey" kicked major ass...as did his gypsy queen tambourine dances on and off stage. We waited by the tour buses for about an hour after the show. Never saw Brian leave. He had to have walked off stage and straight onto the bus. Blondie spent a lot of time out with the fans. I waited out of the way with a smaller group and he waltzed over. He signed my ticket, I told him "Wild Honey" was the best and he paused looked up and went...".....YEAH!" very enthusiastically! By the way, the particular odor I was picking up from him did a lot of explaining for the tambourine dances.......  :hat

I was able to talk to Scott Bennett & Darian for a bit. Darian was wearing a Zombies shirt which I complimented, and he returned it on my BB's shirt! And lastly, Mr. Al Jardine made his way out. He had a big crowd following him and he was moving fast. I managed my way into the center of the herd next to him and asked him to sign my C50 meet and greet pic (already signed by Mike (x2), Bruce, and David) he said "if you're heading the way I am!" and I said "I can do that!" which got a very large chuckle out of him! Now my picture just needs the elusive Mr. Wilson's signature.


Well, those weren't a few quick notes were they? I hope my comments above don't come off as derogatory, I just think they're points worth discussing in this thread. The majority of the concert was sensational. Our Prayer/Heroes and Villains, Blondie Chaplin, Add Some Music, Love and Mercy were the highlights. Thank you all again. Up to the funeral parlor this morning for our next steps.
Great review! Glad you enjoyed it and it meant so much to you. Don't really have much to add, probably the best Brian and Al show I've seen this year, guess I saved the best for last!


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Emily on November 21, 2015, 02:20:52 PM
Rubbersoul- thanks for the review. It sounds like Brian was really up the previous night. Perhaps two nights in a row wears him out. My mom's about his age and I'm sure couldn't make it through an 8th of a show. And what you said is not derogatory at all.
I hope the funeral was bearable. On the one occasion that I've been to a funeral for a very close family member, I found it cathartic.
Best wishes.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: KDS on November 23, 2015, 05:42:47 AM
Thank you all again for the well wishes. It was indeed where I needed to be. My girlfriend accompanied me and I saw many friends and familiar faces...both in the crowd and on the stage  :)

I lost it during "Add Some Music" and "Love and Mercy"...hit me hard today.

A few notes...they took an intermission. Brian was in great spirits in the first set...this seemed to fade quickly through the second set. By the time they reached "Pet Sounds" it was very clear that he was not engaged. I think the band needs to do some serious thinking on how to tailor the show in order to bring out the best with him all the way through, even if that means an hour set and they do more co-headliner type tours.

The ballads work best for him right now. Basically anything that was recorded with a Mike Love lead vocal but had Brian tonight was noticeably slower in tempo, and he still wasn't getting all the words out. Why go through this? There's just an expansive catalog of music that Brian can handle with ease, plus Al's voice is spotless. His voice is truly a miracle and it deserves more attention in the show. Speaking of attention...Blondie f'-ing Chaplin. That was exciting! "Wild Honey" kicked major ass...as did his gypsy queen tambourine dances on and off stage. We waited by the tour buses for about an hour after the show. Never saw Brian leave. He had to have walked off stage and straight onto the bus. Blondie spent a lot of time out with the fans. I waited out of the way with a smaller group and he waltzed over. He signed my ticket, I told him "Wild Honey" was the best and he paused looked up and went...".....YEAH!" very enthusiastically! By the way, the particular odor I was picking up from him did a lot of explaining for the tambourine dances.......  :hat

I was able to talk to Scott Bennett & Darian for a bit. Darian was wearing a Zombies shirt which I complimented, and he returned it on my BB's shirt! And lastly, Mr. Al Jardine made his way out. He had a big crowd following him and he was moving fast. I managed my way into the center of the herd next to him and asked him to sign my C50 meet and greet pic (already signed by Mike (x2), Bruce, and David) he said "if you're heading the way I am!" and I said "I can do that!" which got a very large chuckle out of him! Now my picture just needs the elusive Mr. Wilson's signature.


Well, those weren't a few quick notes were they? I hope my comments above don't come off as derogatory, I just think they're points worth discussing in this thread. The majority of the concert was sensational. Our Prayer/Heroes and Villains, Blondie Chaplin, Add Some Music, Love and Mercy were the highlights. Thank you all again. Up to the funeral parlor this morning for our next steps.

I had second row seats for the Rockville show.  Unfortunately, due to the angle I was on, I could only see the top of Brian's head during the majority of the set, so I really can't comment on how he was engaged. 

I thought his voice sounded a little off during Heroes and Villains, but it seemed to get better as the show went on. 

The band was great as usual.  Blondie was in another world (probably in more ways than one).  Al's voice was great as normal. 

If I had to choice, I probably enjoyed the Philly show slightly more.  Mainly because I could see Brian the whole show, and the fact that Surf's Up was in the set in Philly. 

But, both shows were great. 


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: TonyW on November 25, 2015, 11:23:56 AM
Some dates for the Australia & New Zealand Tour in March/April 2016 announced and tickets on sale now through Ticketmaster:

Saturday 26th March: Civic Theatre, Auckland

Bluesfest Byron Bay

Sunday 3rd April: Palais Theatre, Melbourne

Tuesday 5th April: Adelaide Entertainment Centre, Adelaide

Thursday 7th April: Riverside Theatre, Perth

Sydney dates and venue to be announced.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: TonyW on November 28, 2015, 12:35:32 AM
Sydney date announced:

Sydney Opera House - Tuesday, 29 March. Tickets on sale 10.00am Friday, 4th December through Ticketmaster.

Pre and post show drinks at the Ship Inn, Circular Quay. Get together venue and date to be advised.

Tony



Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Alan Smith on November 28, 2015, 01:07:02 AM
Sydney date announced:

Sydney Opera House - Tuesday, 29 March. Tickets on sale 10.00am Friday, 4th December through Ticketmaster.

Pre and post show drinks at the Ship Inn, Circular Quay. Get together venue and date to be advised.

Tony



Nice one, Tony! :rock

I'm sure you guys will have a hoot, and then some, and I'm sure Moz has his bags packed already.

I've bagged some 4th row seats for the Melbourne gig (I almost bagged row B earlier in the day, but I was on a plane and the hostess type made me turn my phone off).  If any Melbourne types are interested in a drink at the Espy beforehand or know of other "gaths", let me know - A


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: HeyJude on November 30, 2015, 07:59:07 AM
"Little Saint Nick" made it into the 11/28 Reno setlist:

http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/brian-wilson/2015/atlantis-casino-resort-reno-nv-3f2ad6b.html


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: KDS on November 30, 2015, 08:00:51 AM
"Little Saint Nick" made it into the 11/28 Reno setlist:

http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/brian-wilson/2015/atlantis-casino-resort-reno-nv-3f2ad6b.html

Cool. 

Even though it was just prior to Thanksgiving, I was hoping for a Christmas song or two at the Rockville show since the BB Xmas Album is one of my top 2 favorite Xmas albums of all time. 


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: HeyJude on December 01, 2015, 12:05:17 PM
"Little Saint Nick" made it into the 11/28 Reno setlist:

http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/brian-wilson/2015/atlantis-casino-resort-reno-nv-3f2ad6b.html

Cool. 

Even though it was just prior to Thanksgiving, I was hoping for a Christmas song or two at the Rockville show since the BB Xmas Album is one of my top 2 favorite Xmas albums of all time. 

On the one hand, post-Thanksgiving seems like the opportune time for the material. On the other hand, I remember Brian doing "Little Saint Nick" on the summer 2005 US "Smile" tour!

Meanwhile, it looks like the following night, 11/29 in Chico, CA featured the same setlist as Reno, including "Little Saint Nick." Weird that interest here in Brian's tour is dropping off so sharply. I dunno if it's because he's playing different markets/cities/venues or what.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: KDS on December 01, 2015, 12:10:37 PM
"Little Saint Nick" made it into the 11/28 Reno setlist:

http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/brian-wilson/2015/atlantis-casino-resort-reno-nv-3f2ad6b.html

Cool. 

Even though it was just prior to Thanksgiving, I was hoping for a Christmas song or two at the Rockville show since the BB Xmas Album is one of my top 2 favorite Xmas albums of all time. 

On the one hand, post-Thanksgiving seems like the opportune time for the material. On the other hand, I remember Brian doing "Little Saint Nick" on the summer 2005 US "Smile" tour!

Meanwhile, it looks like the following night, 11/29 in Chico, CA featured the same setlist as Reno, including "Little Saint Nick." Weird that interest here in Brian's tour is dropping off so sharply. I dunno if it's because he's playing different markets/cities/venues or what.

Yeah, I like to wait until after Thanksgiving to hear Xmas songs, but I'd have taken it live the week prior. 

I noticed the Fall thread hasn't been nearly as active as the summer thread.  Maybe posters here all went to the Summer Tour. 


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: TonyW on December 03, 2015, 06:22:51 PM
Public sale for the Sydney Opera House show open today to an almost sold out concert hall.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Andrew G. Doe on December 03, 2015, 11:44:25 PM
On the other hand, I remember Brian doing "Little Saint Nick" on the summer 2005 US "Smile" tour!

Also did it on the UK 2005 summer tour, including his iconic Glastonbury set !


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: HeyJude on December 04, 2015, 08:09:54 AM
I hope some folks still have some reports from the final shows on this tour.

In the meantime, I've also started a thread for the 2016 tour:

http://smileysmile.net/board/index.php/topic,23121.0.html


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Bicyclerider on December 04, 2015, 12:39:08 PM
I'm in Biloxi now for the concert tonight!  I'll report back tomorrow.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: HeyJude on December 04, 2015, 12:47:13 PM
I'm in Biloxi now for the concert tonight!  I'll report back tomorrow.


Yell out for Al to do "Christmas Day!"


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: NOLA BB Fan on December 04, 2015, 08:18:00 PM
Biloxi show- They performed Little Saint Nick .
And- Brian sang 'Forever' in honor of Dennis. And sang it wonderfully!
Who said Brian was 'out of it'? Sure wasn't tonight! He was the first one out, said hello to the crowd, introduced songs and musicians, sang many songs, all in the original key.
He even waved his hands out in front of him, sending Good Vibrations to the appreciative crowd .

Oh what a wonderful night!


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: RubberSoul13 on December 04, 2015, 11:15:02 PM
Glad they did "Forever" and always good news when Brian can be in a great place on stage.

The only band members he acknowledged in Rockville were Al & Blondie (of course) and he introduced Darian & Scott B. on Darlin & One Kind of Love.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Senator Blutarsky on December 05, 2015, 07:17:51 AM
I am seeing them tomorrow in Ft Pierce, 1st time seeing Brian . Looking forward to it.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Bicyclerider on December 05, 2015, 08:32:26 AM
Excellent show last night.  Set list not much different from previous shows above, but Blondie was there.

Prayer
Heroes
California Girls
Dance Dance Dance
I Get Around
Shut Down - Al
Little Deuce Coupe - Al
Girl Don't Tell Me - dedicated to John Lennon
Then I Kissed Her - Al
California Saga - Al
Wild Honey - Blondie
Sail on Sailor - Blondie
Sail Away - Blondie, Al and Brian
Forever
In My Room
Surfer Girl
Don't Worry Baby - Matt
Darlin - Darian
The Right Time - Al
Wouldn't It Be Nice - Matt
Sloop - Al
Little St Nick- introduced as "a Ronettes song!"
God Only Knows
Good Vibrations
Encore:
Surfin USA
Fun Fun Fun
Help Me Rhonda - Al
Barbara Ann - Al
Love and Mercy

The only song Brian struggled a bit with was God Only Knows.  Highlights for me were Girl Don't Tell Me, Forever, Sail on Sailor, California Saga with Brian singing the opening line, and Little St Nick.  No This Whole World or as I was hoping Wake the World but you "can't always get what you want" as Mikes good buddy Mick used to say.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: mojoman3061 on December 05, 2015, 11:07:29 AM
I was at the Biloxi show last night.  I may have run into Bicyclerider and/or NOLA BB Fan and not known it.

I took notes, and I have some songs in a different order from Bicyclerider's list.

After California Saga, I have In My Room through Don't Worry Baby, then One Kind of Love (from NPP), Sail Away, Wild Honey, Sail on Sailor, Darlin', Forever, The Right Time, Do It Again, Pet Sounds, WIBN, Sloop, God Only Knows, and Good Vibrations.

For the encore I have Little Saint Nick, Rhonda, Barbara Ann, Surfin' U.S.A., Fun Fun Fun, and Love and Mercy.

Brian was in good form.  My notes about his "God Only Knows" performance are "Talky, like Rod Stewart."

I got to go to the soundcheck and the meet-and-greet.  As I walked in, they were doing "Forever."  When they finished, Brian said, "Hello, meet-and-greet people."  They did "Forever" again, with Brian saying he'd sing all the verses.  It seemed important to him that he be the one to sing it, and he did an excellent job each time.  Next was "Don't Worry Baby."  Brian stopped it in the first bar--"No!  Too fast!"

After a few more songs, those of us doing the meet-and-greet were dismissed (as were Brian, Al, and Blondie).  We lined up to get into a room next to the stage while the band continued the soundcheck.  "Our Prayer" gave me goosebumps--I could see them on my arms!

We were allowed into the meet-and-greet one party at a time (that is, if a couple came to the show together, they got to go in at the same time).  I got to shake hands with Brian, Al, and Blondie, and I told Brian I was glad he got to finish SMiLE.  He was pleasant, and Al and Blondie were friendly.  I didn't say much more than "I'm glad to meet you" because the setup didn't exactly encourage leisurely hanging around.

At the concert, Brian sang "Girl Don't Tell Me," and I noticed Nicky Wonder (as he was introduced) playing a "Ticket to Ride" lick behind Darian's vibes.  I was amazed at "Wild Honey" with Blondie.  He took two guitar solos, walking all over the stage during each, and Paul (Mertens? Von Mertens?) had a tenor sax solo between Blondie's solos.

Matt Jardine was in the back row at the far left (from the audience's perspective) for most of the show.  He came down front, next to his dad, for "Don't Worry Baby."

More later if anyone's interested ;-)


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: filledeplage on December 05, 2015, 11:23:40 AM
I was at the Biloxi show last night.  I may have run into Bicyclerider and/or NOLA BB Fan and not known it.

I took notes, and I have some songs in a different order from Bicyclerider's list.

After California Saga, I have In My Room through Don't Worry Baby, then One Kind of Love (from NPP), Sail Away, Wild Honey, Sail on Sailor, Darlin', Forever, The Right Time, Do It Again, Pet Sounds, WIBN, Sloop, God Only Knows, and Good Vibrations.

For the encore I have Little Saint Nick, Rhonda, Barbara Ann, Surfin' U.S.A., Fun Fun Fun, and Love and Mercy.

Brian was in good form.  My notes about his "God Only Knows" performance are "Talky, like Rod Stewart."

I got to go to the soundcheck and the meet-and-greet.  As I walked in, they were doing "Forever."  When they finished, Brian said, "Hello, meet-and-greet people."  They did "Forever" again, with Brian saying he'd sing all the verses.  It seemed important to him that he be the one to sing it, and he did an excellent job each time.  Next was "Don't Worry Baby."  Brian stopped it in the first bar--"No!  Too fast!"

After a few more songs, those of us doing the meet-and-greet were dismissed (as were Brian, Al, and Blondie).  We lined up to get into a room next to the stage while the band continued the soundcheck.  "Our Prayer" gave me goosebumps--I could see them on my arms!

We were allowed into the meet-and-greet one party at a time (that is, if a couple came to the show together, they got to go in at the same time).  I got to shake hands with Brian, Al, and Blondie, and I told Brian I was glad he got to finish SMiLE.  He was pleasant, and Al and Blondie were friendly.  I didn't say much more than "I'm glad to meet you" because the setup didn't exactly encourage leisurely hanging around.

At the concert, Brian sang "Girl Don't Tell Me," and I noticed Nicky Wonder (as he was introduced) playing a "Ticket to Ride" lick behind Darian's vibes.  I was amazed at "Wild Honey" with Blondie.  He took two guitar solos, walking all over the stage during each, and Paul (Mertens? Von Mertens?) had a tenor sax solo between Blondie's solos.

Matt Jardine was in the back row at the far left (from the audience's perspective) for most of the show.  He came down front, next to his dad, for "Don't Worry Baby."

More later if anyone's interested ;-)

Thanks, Mojoman3061 - I enjoyed that rundown of Brian's show.  I love when he just yells out some orders during sound check. Brian misses nothing.  And, I don't think it is really the bona fide sound check in terms of a "real rehearsal" where they cover everything but it is a great event to see a couple of songs that might not be performed.  

Love that he did Forever (on Dennis' b-day) - maybe they will keep that in.  I'd love to see them accompany You Are So Beautiful because Dennis did such a stunning job with it and the audience went crazy.  It sounds like a great setlist and encore with Little St. Nick!  - just so cool. Thanks again for your review.   ;)

(quote from above)
Debbie - How a compliment about a review, ended up as a "gotcha" is beyond me.  #notthebeachboys made a comment, that he did not discuss rationally but just tossed it out to apparently to see what would happen, which got picked up and in the context of half of the sentence - what was left out - misleadingly omitted and the rest of the sentence was "it is a great event to see a couple of songs that might not be perform in the full show."  

So the choice was made to take half a sentence, not use it in context, and create a firestorm where there was none indicated.  I provided a link to what a sound check is which is generic.  I also provided my impression that the sound checks of all three bands, including Brian's, The Touring Band, and C50 were "substantially similar."  That should have substantiated the context and put this unpleasantness to rest.  I sincerely meant no disrespect.  Thanks.

Maybe this place needs the skills of a Henry Kissinger.  All of what I said heaped praise on Brian. Please reread it. It was a generic impression of what the VIP event sound checks are.  


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Charles LePage @ ComicList on December 05, 2015, 11:28:34 AM
I'm going to be at the concert at the Florida Theater tonight as an early birthday present!


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Big-GrinJen on December 05, 2015, 11:54:43 AM
   WooHoo!  Going to to see the man tonight,  Florida Theatre at 8.  Taking kids- STOKED


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Charles LePage @ ComicList on December 05, 2015, 11:57:23 AM
   WooHoo!  Going to to see the man tonight,  Florida Theatre at 8.  Taking kids- STOKED

I'll be the old guy in the sweater, if you want to find me.  :)


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Big-GrinJen on December 05, 2015, 12:16:18 PM
Hey thats great CL!  We are in the lodge i think, will have my 14 year old son, and his younger sister, both lifelong Wilson fans. 


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: SMiLE Brian on December 05, 2015, 01:04:57 PM
A Brian Wilson soundcheck is a full soundcheck.  ::)


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Debbie KL on December 05, 2015, 03:18:07 PM
I was at the Biloxi show last night.  I may have run into Bicyclerider and/or NOLA BB Fan and not known it.

I took notes, and I have some songs in a different order from Bicyclerider's list.

After California Saga, I have In My Room through Don't Worry Baby, then One Kind of Love (from NPP), Sail Away, Wild Honey, Sail on Sailor, Darlin', Forever, The Right Time, Do It Again, Pet Sounds, WIBN, Sloop, God Only Knows, and Good Vibrations.

For the encore I have Little Saint Nick, Rhonda, Barbara Ann, Surfin' U.S.A., Fun Fun Fun, and Love and Mercy.

Brian was in good form.  My notes about his "God Only Knows" performance are "Talky, like Rod Stewart."

I got to go to the soundcheck and the meet-and-greet.  As I walked in, they were doing "Forever."  When they finished, Brian said, "Hello, meet-and-greet people."  They did "Forever" again, with Brian saying he'd sing all the verses.  It seemed important to him that he be the one to sing it, and he did an excellent job each time.  Next was "Don't Worry Baby."  Brian stopped it in the first bar--"No!  Too fast!"

After a few more songs, those of us doing the meet-and-greet were dismissed (as were Brian, Al, and Blondie).  We lined up to get into a room next to the stage while the band continued the soundcheck.  "Our Prayer" gave me goosebumps--I could see them on my arms!

We were allowed into the meet-and-greet one party at a time (that is, if a couple came to the show together, they got to go in at the same time).  I got to shake hands with Brian, Al, and Blondie, and I told Brian I was glad he got to finish SMiLE.  He was pleasant, and Al and Blondie were friendly.  I didn't say much more than "I'm glad to meet you" because the setup didn't exactly encourage leisurely hanging around.

At the concert, Brian sang "Girl Don't Tell Me," and I noticed Nicky Wonder (as he was introduced) playing a "Ticket to Ride" lick behind Darian's vibes.  I was amazed at "Wild Honey" with Blondie.  He took two guitar solos, walking all over the stage during each, and Paul (Mertens? Von Mertens?) had a tenor sax solo between Blondie's solos.

Matt Jardine was in the back row at the far left (from the audience's perspective) for most of the show.  He came down front, next to his dad, for "Don't Worry Baby."

More later if anyone's interested ;-)

Thanks, Mojoman3061 - I enjoyed that rundown of Brian's show.  I love when he just yells out some orders during sound check. Brian misses nothing.  And, I don't think it is really the bona fide sound check in terms of a "real rehearsal" where they cover everything but it is a great event to see a couple of songs that might not be performed. 

Love that he did Forever (on Dennis' b-day) - maybe they will keep that in.  I'd love to see them accompany You Are So Beautiful because Dennis did such a stunning job with it and the audience went crazy.  It sounds like a great setlist and encore with Little St. Nick!  - just so cool. Thanks again for your review.   ;)

Olkay, I'm confused.  What would a "bona fide sound check" be?


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: filledeplage on December 05, 2015, 03:39:42 PM
I was at the Biloxi show last night.  I may have run into Bicyclerider and/or NOLA BB Fan and not known it.

I took notes, and I have some songs in a different order from Bicyclerider's list.

After California Saga, I have In My Room through Don't Worry Baby, then One Kind of Love (from NPP), Sail Away, Wild Honey, Sail on Sailor, Darlin', Forever, The Right Time, Do It Again, Pet Sounds, WIBN, Sloop, God Only Knows, and Good Vibrations.

For the encore I have Little Saint Nick, Rhonda, Barbara Ann, Surfin' U.S.A., Fun Fun Fun, and Love and Mercy.

Brian was in good form.  My notes about his "God Only Knows" performance are "Talky, like Rod Stewart."

I got to go to the soundcheck and the meet-and-greet.  As I walked in, they were doing "Forever."  When they finished, Brian said, "Hello, meet-and-greet people."  They did "Forever" again, with Brian saying he'd sing all the verses.  It seemed important to him that he be the one to sing it, and he did an excellent job each time.  Next was "Don't Worry Baby."  Brian stopped it in the first bar--"No!  Too fast!"

After a few more songs, those of us doing the meet-and-greet were dismissed (as were Brian, Al, and Blondie).  We lined up to get into a room next to the stage while the band continued the soundcheck.  "Our Prayer" gave me goosebumps--I could see them on my arms!

We were allowed into the meet-and-greet one party at a time (that is, if a couple came to the show together, they got to go in at the same time).  I got to shake hands with Brian, Al, and Blondie, and I told Brian I was glad he got to finish SMiLE.  He was pleasant, and Al and Blondie were friendly.  I didn't say much more than "I'm glad to meet you" because the setup didn't exactly encourage leisurely hanging around.

At the concert, Brian sang "Girl Don't Tell Me," and I noticed Nicky Wonder (as he was introduced) playing a "Ticket to Ride" lick behind Darian's vibes.  I was amazed at "Wild Honey" with Blondie.  He took two guitar solos, walking all over the stage during each, and Paul (Mertens? Von Mertens?) had a tenor sax solo between Blondie's solos.

Matt Jardine was in the back row at the far left (from the audience's perspective) for most of the show.  He came down front, next to his dad, for "Don't Worry Baby."

More later if anyone's interested ;-)

Thanks, Mojoman3061 - I enjoyed that rundown of Brian's show.  I love when he just yells out some orders during sound check. Brian misses nothing.  And, I don't think it is really the bona fide sound check in terms of a "real rehearsal" where they cover everything but it is a great event to see a couple of songs that might not be performed. 

Love that he did Forever (on Dennis' b-day) - maybe they will keep that in.  I'd love to see them accompany You Are So Beautiful because Dennis did such a stunning job with it and the audience went crazy.  It sounds like a great setlist and encore with Little St. Nick!  - just so cool. Thanks again for your review.   ;)

Olkay, I'm confused.  What would a "bona fide sound check" be?
Debbie -

What I clearly meant, is that the marketed VIP "sound check" and what the musicians do as a "sound check rehearsal" - a VIP Soundcheck is an "event" where 4 or 5 songs are selected to showcase, usually connected with a VIP experience.  Generally, prior to this event is a full or expanded rehearsal.  That is the sound check. 

For example - the Brian - Jeff Beck Tour, I was in the lobby waiting for the "VIP experience" Sound Check" - during that time, while in the lobby, we could hear Blondie rehearsing at sound check (who was not billed to appear but was there) doing Sail on Sailor.  There was a sound check before the "VIP Sound check event."   

This is consistent with many acts who offer a "VIP experience" including a "sound check" but the reality is that the band does their own rehearsal.  I live very close to a major outdoor high profile venue, where one can drive by and listen to any number of "sound checks" done prior to the actual VIP sound check "experience" occurs that appears to the be industry practice.   


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Bicyclerider on December 05, 2015, 07:03:31 PM
I was at the Biloxi show last night.  I may have run into Bicyclerider and/or NOLA BB Fan and not known it.

I took notes, and I have some songs in a different order from Bicyclerider's list.

After California Saga, I have In My Room through Don't Worry Baby, then One Kind of Love (from NPP), Sail Away, Wild Honey, Sail on Sailor, Darlin', Forever, The Right Time, Do It Again, Pet Sounds, WIBN, Sloop, God Only Knows, and Good Vibrations.

For the encore I have Little Saint Nick, Rhonda, Barbara Ann, Surfin' U.S.A., Fun Fun Fun, and Love and Mercy.

Brian was in good form.  My notes about his "God Only Knows" performance are "Talky, like Rod Stewart."

I got to go to the soundcheck and the meet-and-greet.  As I walked in, they were doing "Forever."  When they finished, Brian said, "Hello, meet-and-greet people."  They did "Forever" again, with Brian saying he'd sing all the verses.  It seemed important to him that he be the one to sing it, and he did an excellent job each time.  Next was "Don't Worry Baby."  Brian stopped it in the first bar--"No!  Too fast!"

After a few more songs, those of us doing the meet-and-greet were dismissed (as were Brian, Al, and Blondie).  We lined up to get into a room next to the stage while the band continued the soundcheck.  "Our Prayer" gave me goosebumps--I could see them on my arms!

We were allowed into the meet-and-greet one party at a time (that is, if a couple came to the show together, they got to go in at the same time).  I got to shake hands with Brian, Al, and Blondie, and I told Brian I was glad he got to finish SMiLE.  He was pleasant, and Al and Blondie were friendly.  I didn't say much more than "I'm glad to meet you" because the setup didn't exactly encourage leisurely hanging around.

At the concert, Brian sang "Girl Don't Tell Me," and I noticed Nicky Wonder (as he was introduced) playing a "Ticket to Ride" lick behind Darian's vibes.  I was amazed at "Wild Honey" with Blondie.  He took two guitar solos, walking all over the stage during each, and Paul (Mertens? Von Mertens?) had a tenor sax solo between Blondie's solos.

Matt Jardine was in the back row at the far left (from the audience's perspective) for most of the show.  He came down front, next to his dad, for "Don't Worry Baby."

More later if anyone's interested ;-)


Yes I should have mentioned that my order was only approximate as I didn't try to recall all the songs until the next day.  I think I left out Pet Sounds, which was another highlight - Brian said three or four times the next song "is an instrumental no voices."  Just before the song the band played a snatch of the James Bond theme which was a nice insider's joke for the hard core fans.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: ontor pertawst on December 05, 2015, 07:07:46 PM


What I clearly meant, is that the marketed VIP "sound check" and what the musicians do as a "sound check rehearsal" - a VIP Soundcheck is an "event" where 4 or 5 songs are selected to showcase, usually connected with a VIP experience.  Generally, prior to this event is a full or expanded rehearsal.  That is the sound check.  

For example - the Brian - Jeff Beck Tour, I was in the lobby waiting for the "VIP experience" Sound Check" - during that time, while in the lobby, we could hear Blondie rehearsing at sound check (who was not billed to appear but was there) doing Sail on Sailor.  There was a sound check before the "VIP Sound check event."  

This is consistent with many acts who offer a "VIP experience" including a "sound check" but the reality is that the band does their own rehearsal.  I live very close to a major outdoor high profile venue, where one can drive by and listen to any number of "sound checks" done prior to the actual VIP sound check "experience" occurs that appears to the be industry practice.  


You're overthinking it. The whole thing is a soundcheck/rehearsal and they just allow VIPs in for some of it, and Really-VIPs for all of it. It's ALL rehearsal and all useful for the band, especially after a long break. It's not some dog and pony show.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: tpesky on December 05, 2015, 07:44:52 PM
filledpage I think that's what Mike and Bruce do for their VIP but I don't know think every band does that. M and B's said they will do certain songs and rarities in sound checks that won't make the shows as an incentive to buy the VIP.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: filledeplage on December 06, 2015, 06:24:29 AM

Debbie -

What I clearly meant, is that the marketed VIP "sound check" and what the musicians do as a "sound check rehearsal" - a VIP Soundcheck is an "event" where 4 or 5 songs are selected to showcase, usually connected with a VIP experience.  Generally, prior to this event is a full or expanded rehearsal.  That is the sound check.  

For example - the Brian - Jeff Beck Tour, I was in the lobby waiting for the "VIP experience" Sound Check" - during that time, while in the lobby, we could hear Blondie rehearsing at sound check (who was not billed to appear but was there) doing Sail on Sailor.  There was a sound check before the "VIP Sound check event."  

This is consistent with many acts who offer a "VIP experience" including a "sound check" but the reality is that the band does their own rehearsal.  I live very close to a major outdoor high profile venue, where one can drive by and listen to any number of "sound checks" done prior to the actual VIP sound check "experience" occurs that appears to the be industry practice.  


You're overthinking it. The whole thing is a soundcheck/rehearsal and they just allow VIPs in for some of it, and Really-VIPs for all of it. It's ALL rehearsal and all useful for the band, especially after a long break. It's not some dog and pony show.
Ontor - when I replied to mojoman3061 - it was thanking him for his review of Brian's show. That got lost. Somehow the dissecting and parsing that gets spun out of control.  I look through a different lens. Another thread-jack. This was a compliment to another fellow poster.  

And, I fully stand by what I wrote. I am over-thinking nothing.  Just thinking through all the levels of what a ticket to an event is.

1 - You buy a show ticket and you are a licensee to be admitted to a venue for a certain amount of time.  

2 - You buy a ticket + sound check ticket = enhanced admission privilege.  You leave after the sound check.  Your license expired.  You come back for the full performance.

3 - You buy a ticket + sound check ticket + VIP photo op = super-enhanced status license to be in the venue.  You are buying a license to participate in an "event."  You leave after the photo session. Your license expired.   And then you come back for the performance.

Generally the enhanced event or VIP tickets are limited to a small subset of the overall ticket holders.  They are often a marketing tool used by promoters.

So, it is an "event" - and if you are invited by the band to "sound check" - more likely than not you will be seeing a rehearsal, which is longer in length than an "event" sound check, more ad-libbed and less scripted than a sound check "event" as part of a marketed "experience." And has a setlist that is planned.  

Are they enjoyable?  Of course.  Do you sometimes hear a few extra songs?  Yes, you do.  (My heart nearly stopped  hearing Brian do "I'm Waiting for the Day" during the Brian-Beck sound check.)

Black's Law Dictionary 6th ed. "Ticket - in contracts, a slip of paper containing a certificate that the person to whom it is issued, or the holder, is entitled to some right or privilege therein mentioned or described..."(theater tickets are included.)  

Personally, when I was helping run school music performances, we needed to do "sound check" or rehearsal so that kids who were used to singing only in a classroom learned to project into a large space such as an auditorium, not be afraid to look up into the gallery area, smile (pun intended) and become acclimated with the mic placement, for certain singers who would be doing an introduction, leading the group or doing a solo.  It is not the BB's but a "sound check" none the less.  I would bring my classes in to the auditorium, more often with my "enhanced poetic license" so they got used to going up and down the stage stairs safety (4 and 5 year olds.) A big space they aren't used to can be a little scary for a small child.  

The general definition is

http://musicians.about.com/od/glossary/g/soundcheck.htm

Hope it copies.  ;)


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: ontor pertawst on December 06, 2015, 07:15:41 AM
Sure. I'm just saying if you pay for VIP access, generally you only see a portion of the rehearsals and the actual VIPs get to watch more of it. Both are bonafide rehearsals, there's no difference. They don't suddenly stop soundchecking and actually rehearsing in favor of some mini-concert for the well-heeled. They continue rehearsing! Here's what I'm quibbling with:

" a VIP Soundcheck is an "event" where 4 or 5 songs are selected to showcase, usually connected with a VIP experience.  Generally, prior to this event is a full or expanded rehearsal.  That is the sound check.  "

I don't agree with this at all. At least for the BW band, It's ALL a soundcheck/rehearsal, not a showcase. VIPs who pay only get to watch some of it. VIPs who actually ARE VIPs or their friends are often welcome to watch the whole thing.

You don't have to tell me what a soundcheck is. I've filmed bands for almost 20 years or so, thanks.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: filledeplage on December 06, 2015, 07:23:18 AM
Sure. I'm just saying if you pay for VIP access, generally you only see a portion of the rehearsals and the actual VIPs get to watch more of it. Both are bonafide rehearsals. Here's what I'm quibbling with:

" a VIP Soundcheck is an "event" where 4 or 5 songs are selected to showcase, usually connected with a VIP experience.  Generally, prior to this event is a full or expanded rehearsal.  That is the sound check.  "

I don't agree with this at all. At least for the BW band, It's ALL a soundcheck/rehearsal, not a showcase. VIPs who pay only get to watch some of it. VIPs who actually ARE VIPs or their friends are often welcome to watch the whole thing.

You don't have to tell me what a soundcheck is. I've filmed bands for almost 20 years or so, thanks.
Ontor - reasonable minds can differ. 

Of course there is a difference between classes of VIP's.  That goes without saying. Legally, a "VIP experience" is a special event license. 

My post was a hats-off to the poster who saw Brian's show the other night.  What was written was delightful. This parsing, not so much.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Debbie KL on December 06, 2015, 07:28:32 AM

Debbie -

What I clearly meant, is that the marketed VIP "sound check" and what the musicians do as a "sound check rehearsal" - a VIP Soundcheck is an "event" where 4 or 5 songs are selected to showcase, usually connected with a VIP experience.  Generally, prior to this event is a full or expanded rehearsal.  That is the sound check.  

For example - the Brian - Jeff Beck Tour, I was in the lobby waiting for the "VIP experience" Sound Check" - during that time, while in the lobby, we could hear Blondie rehearsing at sound check (who was not billed to appear but was there) doing Sail on Sailor.  There was a sound check before the "VIP Sound check event."  

This is consistent with many acts who offer a "VIP experience" including a "sound check" but the reality is that the band does their own rehearsal.  I live very close to a major outdoor high profile venue, where one can drive by and listen to any number of "sound checks" done prior to the actual VIP sound check "experience" occurs that appears to the be industry practice.  


You're overthinking it. The whole thing is a soundcheck/rehearsal and they just allow VIPs in for some of it, and Really-VIPs for all of it. It's ALL rehearsal and all useful for the band, especially after a long break. It's not some dog and pony show.
Ontor - when I replied to mojoman3061 - it was thanking him for his review of Brian's show. That got lost. Somehow the dissecting and parsing that gets spun out of control.  I look through a different lens. Another thread-jack. This was a compliment to another fellow poster.  

And, I fully stand by what I wrote. I am over-thinking nothing.  Just thinking through all the levels of what a ticket to an event is.

1 - You buy a show ticket and you are a licensee to be admitted to a venue for a certain amount of time.  

2 - You buy a ticket + sound check ticket = enhanced admission privilege.  You leave after the sound check.  Your license expired.  You come back for the full performance.

3 - You buy a ticket + sound check ticket + VIP photo op = super-enhanced status license to be in the venue.  You are buying a license to participate in an "event."  You leave after the photo session. Your license expired.   And then you come back for the performance.

Generally the enhanced event or VIP tickets are limited to a small subset of the overall ticket holders.  They are often a marketing tool used by promoters.

So, it is an "event" - and if you are invited by the band to "sound check" - more likely than not you will be seeing a rehearsal, which is longer in length than an "event" sound check, more ad-libbed and less scripted than a sound check "event" as part of a marketed "experience." And has a setlist that is planned.  

Are they enjoyable?  Of course.  Do you sometimes hear a few extra songs?  Yes, you do.  (My heart nearly stopped  hearing Brian do "I'm Waiting for the Day" during the Brian-Beck sound check.)

Black's Law Dictionary 6th ed. "Ticket - in contracts, a slip of paper containing a certificate that the person to whom it is issued, or the holder, is entitled to some right or privilege therein mentioned or described..."(theater tickets are included.)  

Personally, when I was helping run school music performances, we needed to do "sound check" or rehearsal so that kids who were used to singing only in a classroom learned to project into a large space such as an auditorium, not be afraid to look up into the gallery area, smile (pun intended) and become acclimated with the mic placement, for certain singers who would be doing an introduction, leading the group or doing a solo.  It is not the BB's but a "sound check" none the less.  I would bring my classes in to the auditorium, more often with my "enhanced poetic license" so they got used to going up and down the stage stairs safety (4 and 5 year olds.) A big space they aren't used to can be a little scary for a small child.  

The general definition is

http://musicians.about.com/od/glossary/g/soundcheck.htm

Hope it copies.  ;)

Who exactly thread-jacked this?  People were discussing their experiences at Brian's shows, and suddenly they weren't getting a "bona fide soundcheck," whatever that is, according to your definition.  Apparently, you're trying to legally define it here.  Why not start this on another, appropriate thread?


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: ontor pertawst on December 06, 2015, 07:34:42 AM
Filledeplage, wrong tho in the case of the BW band. Legal definitions don't enter into it. It's all rehearsals/soundchecks, VIPs are just getting access to a portion of it because not many fans want to sit around watching five versions of Our Prayer, three Runaway Dancers, 2 Don't Worry Babys, Heroes and Villains stopping and starting for half an hour, etc. If a certain song needs more work, they work on it. If it doesn't, BW will abruptly shut them down and move on to the next one. There's no difference between the earlier rehearsing and the ones watched by a paying audience. It's not a mini-concert. Even if it is a real treat to watch if you're an obsessive!

You really think Brian Wilson has the patience to sit through a real rehearsal then do a fake one, THEN do the show? Yeah, no.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: filledeplage on December 06, 2015, 07:48:54 AM

Debbie -

What I clearly meant, is that the marketed VIP "sound check" and what the musicians do as a "sound check rehearsal" - a VIP Soundcheck is an "event" where 4 or 5 songs are selected to showcase, usually connected with a VIP experience.  Generally, prior to this event is a full or expanded rehearsal.  That is the sound check.  

For example - the Brian - Jeff Beck Tour, I was in the lobby waiting for the "VIP experience" Sound Check" - during that time, while in the lobby, we could hear Blondie rehearsing at sound check (who was not billed to appear but was there) doing Sail on Sailor.  There was a sound check before the "VIP Sound check event."  

This is consistent with many acts who offer a "VIP experience" including a "sound check" but the reality is that the band does their own rehearsal.  I live very close to a major outdoor high profile venue, where one can drive by and listen to any number of "sound checks" done prior to the actual VIP sound check "experience" occurs that appears to the be industry practice.  


You're overthinking it. The whole thing is a soundcheck/rehearsal and they just allow VIPs in for some of it, and Really-VIPs for all of it. It's ALL rehearsal and all useful for the band, especially after a long break. It's not some dog and pony show.
Ontor - when I replied to mojoman3061 - it was thanking him for his review of Brian's show. That got lost. Somehow the dissecting and parsing that gets spun out of control.  I look through a different lens. Another thread-jack. This was a compliment to another fellow poster.  

And, I fully stand by what I wrote. I am over-thinking nothing.  Just thinking through all the levels of what a ticket to an event is.

1 - You buy a show ticket and you are a licensee to be admitted to a venue for a certain amount of time.  

2 - You buy a ticket + sound check ticket = enhanced admission privilege.  You leave after the sound check.  Your license expired.  You come back for the full performance.

3 - You buy a ticket + sound check ticket + VIP photo op = super-enhanced status license to be in the venue.  You are buying a license to participate in an "event."  You leave after the photo session. Your license expired.   And then you come back for the performance.

Generally the enhanced event or VIP tickets are limited to a small subset of the overall ticket holders.  They are often a marketing tool used by promoters.

So, it is an "event" - and if you are invited by the band to "sound check" - more likely than not you will be seeing a rehearsal, which is longer in length than an "event" sound check, more ad-libbed and less scripted than a sound check "event" as part of a marketed "experience." And has a setlist that is planned.  

Are they enjoyable?  Of course.  Do you sometimes hear a few extra songs?  Yes, you do.  (My heart nearly stopped  hearing Brian do "I'm Waiting for the Day" during the Brian-Beck sound check.)

Black's Law Dictionary 6th ed. "Ticket - in contracts, a slip of paper containing a certificate that the person to whom it is issued, or the holder, is entitled to some right or privilege therein mentioned or described..."(theater tickets are included.)  

Personally, when I was helping run school music performances, we needed to do "sound check" or rehearsal so that kids who were used to singing only in a classroom learned to project into a large space such as an auditorium, not be afraid to look up into the gallery area, smile (pun intended) and become acclimated with the mic placement, for certain singers who would be doing an introduction, leading the group or doing a solo.  It is not the BB's but a "sound check" none the less.  I would bring my classes in to the auditorium, more often with my "enhanced poetic license" so they got used to going up and down the stage stairs safety (4 and 5 year olds.) A big space they aren't used to can be a little scary for a small child.  

The general definition is

http://musicians.about.com/od/glossary/g/soundcheck.htm

Hope it copies.  ;)

Who exactly thread-jacked this?  People were discussing their experiences at Brian's shows, and suddenly they weren't getting a "bona fide soundcheck," whatever that is, according to your definition.  Apparently, you're trying to legally define it here.  Why not start this on another, appropriate thread?
Debbie - this is making a mountain out of a molehill in my view. The overall gist of what I wrote was both a compliment to the poster, and Brian's performance.

"Thread jacking," is a board behavior that has systematically and continuously degraded the quality of this forum.  You responded to the interjection of  "#notthebeachboys" (the more recent Smile Brian) post.  

They got a "sound check" that was likely different from a band rehearsal and as part of a purchased "sound check" package that is now becoming an music "industry standard." It is a special event and it has legal significance, as among the varying degrees of permission to experience a level that is above and beyond the main event admission level.  

It is not confined to Brian's band, or The Touring Band, or The Beach Boys C50.  Nothing is personalized here, meant as an offense, nor should be taken as an offense.  I did not hit an "ignore button" for the most offensive handle #notthebeachboys which is absolutely a pejorative term targeted to be offensive.  

So, I can buy a "sound check" ticket for Brittany Spears.  I know full well, that it is not a full rehearsal.  I know it is a "highlights" event.  Are you suggesting that any one of these bands is only practicing a half dozen songs before a show?  They are so competent and exacting that they are doing "phrasing" of individual songs as I did teaching music.  

This "behavior" and not "content" or "perspective" needs to be addressed.  It is a distraction from the music.  And it suggests that it is "ratified" or tolerated/endorsed by the powers-that-be.  There is no need for a separate thread.  

    


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: filledeplage on December 06, 2015, 07:53:37 AM
Filledeplage, wrong tho in the case of the BW band. Legal definitions don't enter into it. It's all rehearsals/soundchecks, VIPs are just getting access to a portion of it because not many fans want to sit around watching five versions of Our Prayer, three Runaway Dancers, 2 Don't Worry Babys, Heroes and Villains stopping and starting for half an hour, etc. If a certain song needs more work, they work on it. If it doesn't, BW will abruptly shut them down and move on to the next one. It's not a mini-concert. Even if it is a real treat to watch if you're an obsessive!

You really think Brian Wilson has the patience to sit through a real rehearsal then do a fake one, THEN do the show? Yeah, no.

ontor - I've seen enough sound checks (of many kinds) to know that Brian (as is the Touring Band) is exacting and isn't going to have his/their work messed up and have seen him call out any number of people to make sure that does not happen. 

Reasonable minds will differ.  ;)



Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: filledeplage on December 06, 2015, 07:56:06 AM
Filledeplage, wrong tho in the case of the BW band. Legal definitions don't enter into it. It's all rehearsals/soundchecks, VIPs are just getting access to a portion of it because not many fans want to sit around watching five versions of Our Prayer, three Runaway Dancers, 2 Don't Worry Babys, Heroes and Villains stopping and starting for half an hour, etc. If a certain song needs more work, they work on it. If it doesn't, BW will abruptly shut them down and move on to the next one. It's not a mini-concert. Even if it is a real treat to watch if you're an obsessive!

You really think Brian Wilson has the patience to sit through a real rehearsal then do a fake one, THEN do the show? Yeah, no.

ontor - I've seen enough sound checks (of many kinds) to know that Brian (as is the Touring Band) is exacting and isn't going to have his/their work messed up and have seen him call out any number of people to make sure that does not happen.  And will rehearse accordingly to that end.  Apart from a VIP "experience."  I think you are taking offense where none is meant. 

In teaching we have this amusing phrase..."We will do it over and over until you get it right."  :lol

Reasonable minds will differ.  ;)




Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: AndrewHickey on December 06, 2015, 08:12:02 AM
So, I can buy a "sound check" ticket for Brittany Spears.  I know full well, that it is not a full rehearsal.  I know it is a "highlights" event.  Are you suggesting that any one of these bands is only practicing a half dozen songs before a show?      

A soundcheck is not a rehearsal. A soundcheck is what it sounds like -- a way to check the sound in the venue, get the balance right, and so on.
Often that will be used as an excuse to rehearse songs that will be added to the set, or where the band have been having difficulty with it, but a soundcheck is not itself a rehearsal, nor is it intended to be.
I've heard many, *many* soundchecks (not by getting VIP packages or anything like that -- by turning up to gigs early and knowing where to stand near the venue in order to hear them, and half a dozen songs is not at all unusual for a full soundcheck.
Note that I'm not saying anything at all about how much of the soundcheck VIP ticket holders get to be present for -- I wouldn't know, having never bought one -- but they're not rehearsals, and they don't serve the same purpose.
(I believe that at many Mike & Bruce soundchecks -- at least until they started selling tickets for them -- Mike didn't even turn up, as someone else could check his mic for him, while he *would* turn up for a rehearsal).


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Debbie KL on December 06, 2015, 09:07:00 AM

Debbie -

What I clearly meant, is that the marketed VIP "sound check" and what the musicians do as a "sound check rehearsal" - a VIP Soundcheck is an "event" where 4 or 5 songs are selected to showcase, usually connected with a VIP experience.  Generally, prior to this event is a full or expanded rehearsal.  That is the sound check.  

For example - the Brian - Jeff Beck Tour, I was in the lobby waiting for the "VIP experience" Sound Check" - during that time, while in the lobby, we could hear Blondie rehearsing at sound check (who was not billed to appear but was there) doing Sail on Sailor.  There was a sound check before the "VIP Sound check event."  

This is consistent with many acts who offer a "VIP experience" including a "sound check" but the reality is that the band does their own rehearsal.  I live very close to a major outdoor high profile venue, where one can drive by and listen to any number of "sound checks" done prior to the actual VIP sound check "experience" occurs that appears to the be industry practice.  


You're overthinking it. The whole thing is a soundcheck/rehearsal and they just allow VIPs in for some of it, and Really-VIPs for all of it. It's ALL rehearsal and all useful for the band, especially after a long break. It's not some dog and pony show.
Ontor - when I replied to mojoman3061 - it was thanking him for his review of Brian's show. That got lost. Somehow the dissecting and parsing that gets spun out of control.  I look through a different lens. Another thread-jack. This was a compliment to another fellow poster.  

And, I fully stand by what I wrote. I am over-thinking nothing.  Just thinking through all the levels of what a ticket to an event is.

1 - You buy a show ticket and you are a licensee to be admitted to a venue for a certain amount of time.  

2 - You buy a ticket + sound check ticket = enhanced admission privilege.  You leave after the sound check.  Your license expired.  You come back for the full performance.

3 - You buy a ticket + sound check ticket + VIP photo op = super-enhanced status license to be in the venue.  You are buying a license to participate in an "event."  You leave after the photo session. Your license expired.   And then you come back for the performance.

Generally the enhanced event or VIP tickets are limited to a small subset of the overall ticket holders.  They are often a marketing tool used by promoters.

So, it is an "event" - and if you are invited by the band to "sound check" - more likely than not you will be seeing a rehearsal, which is longer in length than an "event" sound check, more ad-libbed and less scripted than a sound check "event" as part of a marketed "experience." And has a setlist that is planned.  

Are they enjoyable?  Of course.  Do you sometimes hear a few extra songs?  Yes, you do.  (My heart nearly stopped  hearing Brian do "I'm Waiting for the Day" during the Brian-Beck sound check.)

Black's Law Dictionary 6th ed. "Ticket - in contracts, a slip of paper containing a certificate that the person to whom it is issued, or the holder, is entitled to some right or privilege therein mentioned or described..."(theater tickets are included.)  

Personally, when I was helping run school music performances, we needed to do "sound check" or rehearsal so that kids who were used to singing only in a classroom learned to project into a large space such as an auditorium, not be afraid to look up into the gallery area, smile (pun intended) and become acclimated with the mic placement, for certain singers who would be doing an introduction, leading the group or doing a solo.  It is not the BB's but a "sound check" none the less.  I would bring my classes in to the auditorium, more often with my "enhanced poetic license" so they got used to going up and down the stage stairs safety (4 and 5 year olds.) A big space they aren't used to can be a little scary for a small child.  

The general definition is

http://musicians.about.com/od/glossary/g/soundcheck.htm

Hope it copies.  ;)

Who exactly thread-jacked this?  People were discussing their experiences at Brian's shows, and suddenly they weren't getting a "bona fide soundcheck," whatever that is, according to your definition.  Apparently, you're trying to legally define it here.  Why not start this on another, appropriate thread?
Debbie - this is making a mountain out of a molehill in my view. The overall gist of what I wrote was both a compliment to the poster, and Brian's performance.

"Thread jacking," is a board behavior that has systematically and continuously degraded the quality of this forum.  You responded to the interjection of  "#notthebeachboys" (the more recent Smile Brian) post.  

They got a "sound check" that was likely different from a band rehearsal and as part of a purchased "sound check" package that is now becoming an music "industry standard." It is a special event and it has legal significance, as among the varying degrees of permission to experience a level that is above and beyond the main event admission level.  

It is not confined to Brian's band, or The Touring Band, or The Beach Boys C50.  Nothing is personalized here, meant as an offense, nor should be taken as an offense.  I did not hit an "ignore button" for the most offensive handle #notthebeachboys which is absolutely a pejorative term targeted to be offensive.  

So, I can buy a "sound check" ticket for Brittany Spears.  I know full well, that it is not a full rehearsal.  I know it is a "highlights" event.  Are you suggesting that any one of these bands is only practicing a half dozen songs before a show?  They are so competent and exacting that they are doing "phrasing" of individual songs as I did teaching music.  

This "behavior" and not "content" or "perspective" needs to be addressed.  It is a distraction from the music.  And it suggests that it is "ratified" or tolerated/endorsed by the powers-that-be.  There is no need for a separate thread.  

    

Note:  I am modifying this to show that this was an excerpt from the above quote, this is not my opinion, but a quote I was referencing.  Sorry for the confusion:
 ..."Are you suggesting that any one of these bands is only practicing a half dozen songs before a show?  They are so competent and exacting that they are doing "phrasing" of individual songs as I did teaching music..."  

No. All the suggestions have been yours.  I think that's my point. (My reply)


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: filledeplage on December 06, 2015, 09:13:51 AM

Debbie -

What I clearly meant, is that the marketed VIP "sound check" and what the musicians do as a "sound check rehearsal" - a VIP Soundcheck is an "event" where 4 or 5 songs are selected to showcase, usually connected with a VIP experience.  Generally, prior to this event is a full or expanded rehearsal.  That is the sound check.  

For example - the Brian - Jeff Beck Tour, I was in the lobby waiting for the "VIP experience" Sound Check" - during that time, while in the lobby, we could hear Blondie rehearsing at sound check (who was not billed to appear but was there) doing Sail on Sailor.  There was a sound check before the "VIP Sound check event."  

This is consistent with many acts who offer a "VIP experience" including a "sound check" but the reality is that the band does their own rehearsal.  I live very close to a major outdoor high profile venue, where one can drive by and listen to any number of "sound checks" done prior to the actual VIP sound check "experience" occurs that appears to the be industry practice.  


You're overthinking it. The whole thing is a soundcheck/rehearsal and they just allow VIPs in for some of it, and Really-VIPs for all of it. It's ALL rehearsal and all useful for the band, especially after a long break. It's not some dog and pony show.
Ontor - when I replied to mojoman3061 - it was thanking him for his review of Brian's show. That got lost. Somehow the dissecting and parsing that gets spun out of control.  I look through a different lens. Another thread-jack. This was a compliment to another fellow poster.  

And, I fully stand by what I wrote. I am over-thinking nothing.  Just thinking through all the levels of what a ticket to an event is.

1 - You buy a show ticket and you are a licensee to be admitted to a venue for a certain amount of time.  

2 - You buy a ticket + sound check ticket = enhanced admission privilege.  You leave after the sound check.  Your license expired.  You come back for the full performance.

3 - You buy a ticket + sound check ticket + VIP photo op = super-enhanced status license to be in the venue.  You are buying a license to participate in an "event."  You leave after the photo session. Your license expired.   And then you come back for the performance.

Generally the enhanced event or VIP tickets are limited to a small subset of the overall ticket holders.  They are often a marketing tool used by promoters.

So, it is an "event" - and if you are invited by the band to "sound check" - more likely than not you will be seeing a rehearsal, which is longer in length than an "event" sound check, more ad-libbed and less scripted than a sound check "event" as part of a marketed "experience." And has a setlist that is planned.  

Are they enjoyable?  Of course.  Do you sometimes hear a few extra songs?  Yes, you do.  (My heart nearly stopped  hearing Brian do "I'm Waiting for the Day" during the Brian-Beck sound check.)

Black's Law Dictionary 6th ed. "Ticket - in contracts, a slip of paper containing a certificate that the person to whom it is issued, or the holder, is entitled to some right or privilege therein mentioned or described..."(theater tickets are included.)  

Personally, when I was helping run school music performances, we needed to do "sound check" or rehearsal so that kids who were used to singing only in a classroom learned to project into a large space such as an auditorium, not be afraid to look up into the gallery area, smile (pun intended) and become acclimated with the mic placement, for certain singers who would be doing an introduction, leading the group or doing a solo.  It is not the BB's but a "sound check" none the less.  I would bring my classes in to the auditorium, more often with my "enhanced poetic license" so they got used to going up and down the stage stairs safety (4 and 5 year olds.) A big space they aren't used to can be a little scary for a small child.  

The general definition is

http://musicians.about.com/od/glossary/g/soundcheck.htm

Hope it copies.  ;)

Who exactly thread-jacked this?  People were discussing their experiences at Brian's shows, and suddenly they weren't getting a "bona fide soundcheck," whatever that is, according to your definition.  Apparently, you're trying to legally define it here.  Why not start this on another, appropriate thread?
Debbie - this is making a mountain out of a molehill in my view. The overall gist of what I wrote was both a compliment to the poster, and Brian's performance.

"Thread jacking," is a board behavior that has systematically and continuously degraded the quality of this forum.  You responded to the interjection of  "#notthebeachboys" (the more recent Smile Brian) post.  

They got a "sound check" that was likely different from a band rehearsal and as part of a purchased "sound check" package that is now becoming an music "industry standard." It is a special event and it has legal significance, as among the varying degrees of permission to experience a level that is above and beyond the main event admission level.  

It is not confined to Brian's band, or The Touring Band, or The Beach Boys C50.  Nothing is personalized here, meant as an offense, nor should be taken as an offense.  I did not hit an "ignore button" for the most offensive handle #notthebeachboys which is absolutely a pejorative term targeted to be offensive.  

So, I can buy a "sound check" ticket for Brittany Spears.  I know full well, that it is not a full rehearsal.  I know it is a "highlights" event.  Are you suggesting that any one of these bands is only practicing a half dozen songs before a show?  They are so competent and exacting that they are doing "phrasing" of individual songs as I did teaching music.  

This "behavior" and not "content" or "perspective" needs to be addressed.  It is a distraction from the music.  And it suggests that it is "ratified" or tolerated/endorsed by the powers-that-be.  There is no need for a separate thread.  

    

 Are you suggesting that any one of these bands is only practicing a half dozen songs before a show?  They are so competent and exacting that they are doing "phrasing" of individual songs as I did teaching music. 

No. All the suggestions have been yours.  I think that's my point.
Of course I am not suggesting it.  But, the "event experience" comes with a required signed contract from whomever is running the "event." 

All the VIP Nation packages (as well as other agents) require that documents be signed with consent to the terms. 


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Charles LePage @ ComicList on December 06, 2015, 10:56:31 AM
Brief Florida Theater review:  I've never seen Brian so relaxed and happy, and he's never sounded so good.  I believe Al Jardine is in possession of  a Lazarus Pit.  And I didn't find Blondie distracting at all.  If his antics were not acceptable to Brian and gang, I'm sure he would be stopped.

Best early birthday gift ever!

(http://i.imgur.com/wNAZCjc.jpg)


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Debbie KL on December 06, 2015, 11:19:25 AM
Brief Florida Theater review:  I've never seen Brian so relaxed and happy, and he's never sounded so good.  I believe Al Jardine is in possession of  a Lazarus Pit.  And I didn't find Blondie distracting at all.  If his antics were not acceptable to Brian and gang, I'm sure he would be stopped.

Best early birthday gift ever!

(http://i.imgur.com/wNAZCjc.jpg)

Thanks, Charles.  These shows bring things into perspective, don't they?  Joyous stuff.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: mojoman3061 on December 06, 2015, 01:38:04 PM
Thanks for the photo, Charles.  The arrangement of musicians on the stage is the same as in Biloxi.

I took notes on the soundcheck, too.  I'll set the record straight on what I witnessed.

We were let in at about 4:20pm (we'd been told to be there by 3:45).  They were doing "Forever."  They finished, and Brian told Paul Mertens, "I'll sing all the verses."  Brian then said, without moving from the piano, "Hello, meet-and-greet people."  They went into "Forever" again, then "Don't Worry Baby" ("No!  Too fast!").

After four more songs, they dismissed the meet-and-greet people, plus Brian, Al, and Blondie.  We lined up to get into a room at the side of the stage, and the line ran into the auditorium, so we could hear as they continued the soundcheck.  While I was in line, I heard "Our Prayer," "Heroes and Villains," and "Right Time," then I was ushered into the room.  After I came out, they did four full songs and parts of six others.  With that, the soundcheck was over and everyone was asked to leave at about 5:36.

There was nothing in this soundcheck that wasn't in the regular concert.

Edited to add:  I want to compliment you, Bicyclerider, on your recall.  I couldn't have done that without notes.  Also, thanks for understanding that I didn't mean to put you down with my contribution.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Emily on December 06, 2015, 01:48:50 PM
Thanks for the photo, Charles.  The arrangement of musicians on the stage is the same as in Biloxi.

I took notes on the soundcheck, too.  I'll set the record straight on what I witnessed.

We were let in at about 4:20pm (we'd been told to be there by 3:45).  They were doing "Forever."  They finished, and Brian told Paul Mertens, "I'll sing all the verses."  Brian then said, without moving from the piano, "Hello, meet-and-greet people."  They went into "Forever" again, then "Don't Worry Baby" ("No!  Too fast!").

After four more songs, they dismissed the meet-and-greet people, plus Brian, Al, and Blondie.  We lined up to get into a room at the side of the stage, and the line ran into the auditorium, so we could hear as they continued the soundcheck.  While I was in line, I heard "Our Prayer," "Heroes and Villains," and "Right Time," then I was ushered into the room.  After I came out, they did four full songs and parts of six others.  With that, the soundcheck was over and everyone was asked to leave at about 5:36.

There was nothing in this soundcheck that wasn't in the regular concert.
So fun. Thanks.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: GoodVibrations33 on December 06, 2015, 07:16:05 PM
Great show at the Sunrise Theatre in Ft. Pierce, FL tonight.  Band was on as usual.  Surprises for me were:  "Add Some Music to Your Day", "Please Let Me Wonder", and "Wake the World".  Pretty much a sold out show.  Best BW concert I've seen yet, loved the small theatre atmosphere.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Senator Blutarsky on December 06, 2015, 07:34:18 PM
Tonight was a great show, was my 1st BW concert.  Nice venue, older theater with nice character and even the seats in the back part of the theater gave a good view of the stage, only complaint was they closed the bar too early so it was a 1 beer show....

 Blondie really added energy, Brian was ON and sounded great as well as Al. 

 I got busted for recording a clip with my cellphone this evening at Ft Pierce show during Sail on Sailor. Security was in force big time during God Only Knows.

Have a few pics Ill post later. 


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: HeyJude on December 07, 2015, 07:04:55 AM
Not to dredge it back up, but "soundchecks" indeed are *not* the same thing as a rehearsal. It may function as a rehearsal as well in some instances, if they are adding a new song, etc.

But when they're running through "Don't Worry Baby" or "Heroes and Villains" during soundcheck at the end of a tour, they're not "rehearsing" it, because they've been doing those songs for months. They're doing an actual "sound check"; meaning they are getting the sound/mix for the stage monitors and the house PA dialed in. That's what a soundcheck is for.

It's up to the artist whether they want to run through the same stuff they'll be doing during the show (which probably will allow them to more accurately dial in the mix for the actual show), or, as someone like McCartney does, compile a whole alternate set of songs that are often exclusive to soundchecks. McCartney has been doing a ton of non-show songs (albeit often the same group) at his soundchecks for decades. It appears Brian's band largely sticks to actual show songs, with some random exceptions that have been noted over the years.

And yes, I would say what VIPs get at a Brian show is not some alternate mini-show concocted just for the VIP ticket buyers. The way promoters get artists to sign on for this aspect of the "VIP package" is that the artist doesn't have to do ANY additional work. It's free extra money. They already have to do a soundcheck, so all they're doing is letting a small group of people in for a portion of the soundcheck and charging extra money.

The reason they like to up-charge for VIP packages is because the *only* extra work the artist has to do is the meet-and-greet. The "premium" seat placement and the soundcheck attendance, as well as the memorabilia swag, is all stuff that requires no extra effort from the artist.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: filledeplage on December 07, 2015, 07:26:48 AM
Not to dredge it back up, but "soundchecks" indeed are *not* the same thing as a rehearsal. It may function as a rehearsal as well in some instances, if they are adding a new song, etc.

But when they're running through "Don't Worry Baby" or "Heroes and Villains" during soundcheck at the end of a tour, they're not "rehearsing" it, because they've been doing those songs for months. They're doing an actual "sound check"; meaning they are getting the sound/mix for the stage monitors and the house PA dialed in. That's what a soundcheck is for.

It's up to the artist whether they want to run through the same stuff they'll be doing during the show (which probably will allow them to more accurately dial in the mix for the actual show), or, as someone like McCartney does, compile a whole alternate set of songs that are often exclusive to soundchecks. McCartney has been doing a ton of non-show songs (albeit often the same group) at his soundchecks for decades. It appears Brian's band largely sticks to actual show songs, with some random exceptions that have been noted over the years.

And yes, I would say what VIPs get at a Brian show is not some alternate mini-show concocted just for the VIP ticket buyers. The way promoters get artists to sign on for this aspect of the "VIP package" is that the artist doesn't have to do ANY additional work. It's free extra money. They already have to do a soundcheck, so all they're doing is letting a small group of people in for a portion of the soundcheck and charging extra money.

The reason they like to up-charge for VIP packages is because the *only* extra work the artist has to do is the meet-and-greet. The "premium" seat placement and the soundcheck attendance, as well as the memorabilia swag, is all stuff that requires no extra effort from the artist.
Hey Jude - we are in agreement.  I supplied a link earlier, that related to exactly what a soundcheck is. Sometimes the sound check is done by the techs if the whole band has not arrived.  

But the "package sound check" is a sort of "mini" show with special admission for a smaller number of limited ticket (license holders) who are indeed different from "invitees" of the band.  It is a different status.  

And, it is a newer business-model approach as well, with these VIP meet and greet packages which do a block off of the first few rows of seats.  Sometimes those seats get released on the day before or on the day-of-performance if the packages don't fully sell out.  I've been to Brian's show "sound checks," The Touring Band's "sound checks," and C50's so I have a very good basis of comparison, including the variations of the contracts that require signing prior to admission.  

But it is a little bonus to hear something that might not land in the "big show" setlist.  The Sound Check admission ticket became especially important in the Beck tour where there was a very limited setlist due to the time constraints with two performers on the bill.      ;)


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: WonderfulLittlePad on December 07, 2015, 07:58:25 AM
Also went to the Biloxi show.  WOW!!!!!!!!!!  I left blown away.  I saw BW in the Jeff Beck tour in Houston and the Biloxi show blows the Houston Show out of the water.  Everybody was on their A game.  I'm also not a fan of Jeff Beck and didn't think that tour worked at all so that probably detracted from the Houston show a lot.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Charles LePage @ ComicList on December 07, 2015, 08:36:26 AM
I'm also not a fan of Jeff Beck and didn't think that tour worked at all so that probably detracted from the Houston show a lot.

I agree with your statement on the Beck tour, musically it was fine, but it was a forced combination that didn't work as well as Brian with his band and a couple of Beach Boys guests.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: HeyJude on December 07, 2015, 08:53:11 AM
Hey Jude - we are in agreement.  I supplied a link earlier, that related to exactly what a soundcheck is. Sometimes the sound check is done by the techs if the whole band has not arrived.  

But the "package sound check" is a sort of "mini" show with special admission for a smaller number of limited ticket (license holders) who are indeed different from "invitees" of the band.  It is a different status.  

And, it is a newer business-model approach as well, with these VIP meet and greet packages which do a block off of the first few rows of seats.  Sometimes those seats get released on the day before or on the day-of-performance if the packages don't fully sell out.  I've been to Brian's show "sound checks," The Touring Band's "sound checks," and C50's so I have a very good basis of comparison, including the variations of the contracts that require signing prior to admission.  

But it is a little bonus to hear something that might not land in the "big show" setlist.  The Sound Check admission ticket became especially important in the Beck tour where there was a very limited setlist due to the time constraints with two performers on the bill.      ;)

It's partly just a case of semantics to be sure. What you're describing is all on the audience side of the equation. Yes, when I *buy* a VIP package, that's different from being invited to the soundcheck or crashing a soundcheck, etc. But the soundcheck that BW performs at a show is not any different whether VIP ticketholders are there or not. They just only see part of it usually, apparently.

But what set this discussion off (which I think is a fine discussion to have; I think it's important to understand the difference between a rehearsal and a soundcheck) was the implication that the BW soundcheck that VIP ticket buyers see is different from something else that the band is actually doing at the venue on the day of the concert. Maybe those who saw this implication read your comment incorrectly.

You said "I don't think it is really the bona fide sound check in terms of a "real rehearsal" where they cover everything", and I think the point others are trying to make is that there is no rehearsal where they cover everything, other than pre-tour rehearsals. I think people thought your comment suggested Brian does another rehearsal or soundcheck at the venue on the night of the show, separate from what the VIP ticketholders see. I think some took your comment to suggest the band is going out on stage and doing something exclusively just for the VIP ticketholders. I don't think they are. They're doing what they normally do, and some VIP fans are shuffled in at some point and then shuffled out at some point. Other than acknowledging or communicating with the VIP fans, nothing is different compared to when there is no VIP audience. I've been at shows and heard soundcheck with and without VIP ticketholders, and they're no different.

In fact, on some of the rare instances when they do rehearse a new song during a soundcheck, one of the few times when they're really "rehearsing" rather than mostly just dialing in the sound and warming up, they have done such performances in front of the VIP ticketholders. So it's not as if they're necessarily screening what they do during points where the VIP folks are watching. They rehearsed "Funky Pretty" in front of VIP fans. They did the same with "You Still Believe In Me" during the current tour. VIP fans saw stuff like "Surf's Up" during C50. VIP fans have even seen debatably tense moments, disagreements, etc. on stage.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: filledeplage on December 07, 2015, 09:09:23 AM
Hey Jude - we are in agreement.  I supplied a link earlier, that related to exactly what a soundcheck is. Sometimes the sound check is done by the techs if the whole band has not arrived.  

But the "package sound check" is a sort of "mini" show with special admission for a smaller number of limited ticket (license holders) who are indeed different from "invitees" of the band.  It is a different status.  

And, it is a newer business-model approach as well, with these VIP meet and greet packages which do a block off of the first few rows of seats.  Sometimes those seats get released on the day before or on the day-of-performance if the packages don't fully sell out.  I've been to Brian's show "sound checks," The Touring Band's "sound checks," and C50's so I have a very good basis of comparison, including the variations of the contracts that require signing prior to admission.  

But it is a little bonus to hear something that might not land in the "big show" setlist.  The Sound Check admission ticket became especially important in the Beck tour where there was a very limited setlist due to the time constraints with two performers on the bill.      ;)

It's partly just a case of semantics to be sure. What you're describing is all on the audience side of the equation. Yes, when I *buy* a VIP package, that's different from being invited to the soundcheck or crashing a soundcheck, etc. But the soundcheck that BW performs at a show is not any different whether VIP ticketholders are there or not. They just only see part of it usually, apparently.

But what set this discussion off (which I think is a fine discussion to have; I think it's important to understand the difference between a rehearsal and a soundcheck) was the implication that the BW soundcheck that VIP ticket buyers see is different from something else that the band is actually doing at the venue on the day of the concert. Maybe those who saw this implication read your comment incorrectly.

You said "I don't think it is really the bona fide sound check in terms of a "real rehearsal" where they cover everything", and I think the point others are trying to make is that there is no rehearsal where they cover everything, other than pre-tour rehearsals. I think people thought your comment suggested Brian does another rehearsal or soundcheck at the venue on the night of the show, separate from what the VIP ticketholders see. I think some took your comment to suggest the band is going out on stage and doing something exclusively just for the VIP ticketholders. I don't think they are. They're doing what they normally do, and some VIP fans are shuffled in at some point and then shuffled out at some point. Other than acknowledging or communicating with the VIP fans, nothing is different compared to when there is no VIP audience. I've been at shows and heard soundcheck with and without VIP ticketholders, and they're no different.

In fact, on some of the rare instances when they do rehearse a new song during a soundcheck, one of the few times when they're really "rehearsing" rather than mostly just dialing in the sound and warming up, they have done such performances in front of the VIP ticketholders. So it's not as if they're necessarily screening what they do during points where the VIP folks are watching. They rehearsed "Funky Pretty" in front of VIP fans. They did the same with "You Still Believe In Me" during the current tour. VIP fans saw stuff like "Surf's Up" during C50. VIP fans have even seen debatably tense moments, disagreements, etc. on stage.
Your key word is "semantics" - They VIP sound-checks are all substantially similar.   

The Touring Band did YSBIM at a soundcheck.  More is the pity it isn't in the setlist as a regular.  And, of course they don't do every song.  (The ones they all could do in their sleep.)

My comment was an "observation" and not a "criticism." It was innocuous.  I guess for me that is the difference.   ;)


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: HeyJude on December 07, 2015, 09:42:19 AM
Your key word is "semantics" - They VIP sound-checks are all substantially similar.   

The Touring Band did YSBIM at a soundcheck.  More is the pity it isn't in the setlist as a regular.  And, of course they don't do every song.  (The ones they all could do in their sleep.)

My comment was an "observation" and not a "criticism." It was innocuous.  I guess for me that is the difference.   ;)

I've seen you respond rather indignantly to clearly "innocuous" posts (usually about Mike Love), so you should be used to it.

As for the VIP soundchecks, I'm sure they're all relatively similar. Nobody was suggesting otherwise. The issue was whether what VIP ticketholders see at a soundcheck is different from what the band would otherwise normally be doing. The answer is no, I don't believe it is different.

Also worth noting is that they sometimes *do* perform songs at soundcheck that they could perform in their sleep. Again, that's why an understanding of what a soundcheck constitutes is of key importance. You continue to conflate "rehearsal" and "soundcheck" in way that is not germane to what goes on with "VIP" soundcheck experiences.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: filledeplage on December 07, 2015, 09:53:10 AM
Your key word is "semantics" - They VIP sound-checks are all substantially similar.   

The Touring Band did YSBIM at a soundcheck.  More is the pity it isn't in the setlist as a regular.  And, of course they don't do every song.  (The ones they all could do in their sleep.)

My comment was an "observation" and not a "criticism." It was innocuous.  I guess for me that is the difference.   ;)

I've seen you respond rather indignantly to clearly "innocuous" posts (usually about Mike Love), so you should be used to it.

As for the VIP soundchecks, I'm sure they're all relatively similar. Nobody was suggesting otherwise. The issue was whether what VIP ticketholders see at a soundcheck is different from what the band would otherwise normally be doing. The answer is no, I don't believe it is different.

Also worth noting is that they sometimes *do* perform songs at soundcheck that they could perform in their sleep. Again, that's why an understanding of what a soundcheck constitutes is of key importance. You continue to conflate "rehearsal" and "soundcheck" in way that is not germane to what goes on with "VIP" soundcheck experiences.
Hey Jude - I didn't come to this forum to play "team sports."  I came as a Beach Boys' fan.

And, I look for balance and fairness.  Go back and look at my post.  It was a "high five" to the poster who went to Brian's show.  Somehow that message was semantically lost.



   


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Debbie KL on December 07, 2015, 11:54:36 AM
...And on it goes.  Sorry, the "bona fide sound check" comment didn't come across as innocuous, since the argument went on and on and on - when most of us were hoping to enjoy others' comments about the shows.  Again, thanks to Charles for the great photos and to the others who posted comments about the concerts.  As far as picking apart the VIP experience...um, you get great seats, can enjoy the more intimate pre-show activities, and get to meet and get a photo with a musical genius of our time.  I don't see a problem here.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: filledeplage on December 07, 2015, 12:52:36 PM
...And on it goes.  Sorry, the "bona fide sound check" comment didn't come across as innocuous, since the argument went on and on and on - when most of us were hoping to enjoy others' comments about the shows.  Again, thanks to Charles for the great photos and to the others who posted comments about the concerts.  As far as picking apart the VIP experience...um, you get great seats, can enjoy the more intimate pre-show activities, and get to meet and get a photo with a musical genius of our time.  I don't see a problem here.
It was an "impression" and I feel it was taken out of the context in which it was meant.   

Those were my "impressions." Everyone has a right to their "impressions."

And the rest of what was posted which provided context was completely ignored. 


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: mojoman3061 on December 07, 2015, 12:53:10 PM
Great show at the Sunrise Theatre in Ft. Pierce, FL tonight.  Band was on as usual.  Surprises for me were:  "Add Some Music to Your Day", "Please Let Me Wonder", and "Wake the World".  Pretty much a sold out show.  Best BW concert I've seen yet, loved the small theatre atmosphere.
Two good shows on consecutive dates.  Brian must be in a very good place.  I've been aware of the BBs since about 1970, so I'm especially happy for Brian.  He's been through hell and back, more than once.

Your three surprises weren't played in Biloxi, not even at the soundcheck.  Did you get the same show as I did plus your surprises, or did your surprises replace some songs played in Biloxi?


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: KDS on December 07, 2015, 12:58:08 PM
Great show at the Sunrise Theatre in Ft. Pierce, FL tonight.  Band was on as usual.  Surprises for me were:  "Add Some Music to Your Day", "Please Let Me Wonder", and "Wake the World".  Pretty much a sold out show.  Best BW concert I've seen yet, loved the small theatre atmosphere.
Two good shows on consecutive dates.  Brian must be in a very good place.  I've been aware of the BBs since about 1970, so I'm especially happy for Brian.  He's been through hell and back, more than once.

Your three surprises weren't played in Biloxi, not even at the soundcheck.  Did you get the same show as I did plus your surprises, or did your surprises replace some songs played in Biloxi?

Looks like at Biloxi, they did Forever where Wake the World and Add Some Music have been played. 


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: GoodVibrations33 on December 07, 2015, 05:17:52 PM
Great show at the Sunrise Theatre in Ft. Pierce, FL tonight.  Band was on as usual.  Surprises for me were:  "Add Some Music to Your Day", "Please Let Me Wonder", and "Wake the World".  Pretty much a sold out show.  Best BW concert I've seen yet, loved the small theatre atmosphere.
Two good shows on consecutive dates.  Brian must be in a very good place.  I've been aware of the BBs since about 1970, so I'm especially happy for Brian.  He's been through hell and back, more than once.

Your three surprises weren't played in Biloxi, not even at the soundcheck.  Did you get the same show as I did plus your surprises, or did your surprises replace some songs played in Biloxi?

We didn't get "Girl Don't Tell Me" or "Forever."  PLMW was in place of where GDTM was played in Biloxi, and like KDS said Wake... and Add... were played where Forever was played.

I was hoping that somehow they would pull out "Forever" but I knew realistically there wasn't a good chance of that.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Andrew G. Doe on December 08, 2015, 12:26:56 AM
Great show at the Sunrise Theatre in Ft. Pierce, FL tonight.  Band was on as usual.  Surprises for me were:  "Add Some Music to Your Day", "Please Let Me Wonder", and "Wake the World".  Pretty much a sold out show.  Best BW concert I've seen yet, loved the small theatre atmosphere.
Two good shows on consecutive dates.  Brian must be in a very good place.  I've been aware of the BBs since about 1970, so I'm especially happy for Brian.  He's been through hell and back, more than once.

Your three surprises weren't played in Biloxi, not even at the soundcheck.  Did you get the same show as I did plus your surprises, or did your surprises replace some songs played in Biloxi?

Looks like at Biloxi, they did Forever where Wake the World and Add Some Music have been played. 

Understandable. The Biloxi gig was on the 4th.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: HeyJude on December 08, 2015, 07:20:38 AM
What Brian does or doesn’t want to sing/play is an interesting (albeit potentially burdensome for him) issue. Perhaps with Brian working up to performing things like the entire “Smile” album, it might be easy to forget some stuff might be difficult to perform. He evidently doesn’t enjoy doing “Surf’s Up” or “Busy Doin’ Nothin’”, perhaps not so much because of the topic or context, but simply because they’re extra wordy.

Whereas, perhaps he doesn’t like to regularly perform “Forever” because it’s tough. He had in the setlist back in 2001 for awhile. But at least some of the times they’ve added a new song to the setlist during a tour, they’ve done it a few times if for no other reason than to capitalize on the effort to rehearse it. So it may (or may not) be telling that “Forever” was a one-shot deal. Alternatively, perhaps they wanted it to be a special one-shot thing.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: AndrewHickey on December 08, 2015, 07:34:35 AM
What Brian does or doesn’t want to sing/play is an interesting (albeit potentially burdensome for him) issue. Perhaps with Brian working up to performing things like the entire “Smile” album, it might be easy to forget some stuff might be difficult to perform. He evidently doesn’t enjoy doing “Surf’s Up” or “Busy Doin’ Nothin’”, perhaps not so much because of the topic or context, but simply because they’re extra wordy.

Whereas, perhaps he doesn’t like to regularly perform “Forever” because it’s tough. He had in the setlist back in 2001 for awhile. But at least some of the times they’ve added a new song to the setlist during a tour, they’ve done it a few times if for no other reason than to capitalize on the effort to rehearse it. So it may (or may not) be telling that “Forever” was a one-shot deal. Alternatively, perhaps they wanted it to be a special one-shot thing.


Yeah, I've heard that singing Forever caused Brian to get quite upset about Dennis in the past, understandably enough.
It's a shame that the songs Brian doesn't seem to enjoy singing are the ones that were highlights of the shows I saw in 2002. Brian's shows are always good, but I far preferred hearing Busy Doin' Nothin', Surf's Up, Cabinessence, Forever, and so on to Shut Down and Little Deuce Coupe, and I suspect the band enjoyed playing those more as well.

I do wonder why they don't try adding some Love You stuff into the set. Brian often talks about that as his favourite album, the band members mostly seem to like it, Al's talked the album up recently, much of the music is relatively easy to play, and it's as far from "wordy" as you can get. Yet other than The Night Was So Young in 2002 (and did that last til 2004? I have a vague memory of it being played at Smile shows...) they've not touched it...


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: HeyJude on December 08, 2015, 08:18:37 AM
What Brian does or doesn’t want to sing/play is an interesting (albeit potentially burdensome for him) issue. Perhaps with Brian working up to performing things like the entire “Smile” album, it might be easy to forget some stuff might be difficult to perform. He evidently doesn’t enjoy doing “Surf’s Up” or “Busy Doin’ Nothin’”, perhaps not so much because of the topic or context, but simply because they’re extra wordy.

Whereas, perhaps he doesn’t like to regularly perform “Forever” because it’s tough. He had in the setlist back in 2001 for awhile. But at least some of the times they’ve added a new song to the setlist during a tour, they’ve done it a few times if for no other reason than to capitalize on the effort to rehearse it. So it may (or may not) be telling that “Forever” was a one-shot deal. Alternatively, perhaps they wanted it to be a special one-shot thing.


Yeah, I've heard that singing Forever caused Brian to get quite upset about Dennis in the past, understandably enough.
It's a shame that the songs Brian doesn't seem to enjoy singing are the ones that were highlights of the shows I saw in 2002. Brian's shows are always good, but I far preferred hearing Busy Doin' Nothin', Surf's Up, Cabinessence, Forever, and so on to Shut Down and Little Deuce Coupe, and I suspect the band enjoyed playing those more as well.

I do wonder why they don't try adding some Love You stuff into the set. Brian often talks about that as his favourite album, the band members mostly seem to like it, Al's talked the album up recently, much of the music is relatively easy to play, and it's as far from "wordy" as you can get. Yet other than The Night Was So Young in 2002 (and did that last til 2004? I have a vague memory of it being played at Smile shows...) they've not touched it...

The setlists.fm website of course doesn't have every setlist, but it shows 13 performances of "The Night Was So Young" in 2002, and then just three in Europe in 2004. I don't think it was done at all once he got to North America in 2004.

There are definitely some idiosyncrasies in how they choose songs for the setlist. "Honkin' Down the Highway" seems painfully obvious for the setlist as I've mentioned in the past. Written by Brian, sung by Al, then re-recorded by Al with Brian singing backing vocals, and as you mention, they both seem to be fond of the "Love You" album.

And if Brian is kind of getting into his groove and doesn't want to re-learn a bunch of weird songs, I wish they would just hand over a few selections to Al and Blondie. I think a mini-set with just Al and the band (and/or Al and Blondie and the band) would be awesome, and would allow Brian to not have to carry another added portion of the show. How about a mini-set of "Lookin' at Tomorrow", "Hold on Dear Brother", and a few others? Obviously, I'd prefer to have Brian with the guys for all the songs. Certainly, "Funky Pretty" for instance should have Brian's participation. 


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: AndrewHickey on December 08, 2015, 08:33:52 AM
The setlists.fm website of course doesn't have every setlist, but it shows 13 performances of "The Night Was So Young" in 2002, and then just three in Europe in 2004. I don't think it was done at all once he got to North America in 2004.

I must have got very lucky and seen one of those three performances then...

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There are definitely some idiosyncrasies in how they choose songs for the setlist. "Honkin' Down the Highway" seems painfully obvious for the setlist as I've mentioned in the past. Written by Brian, sung by Al, then re-recorded by Al with Brian singing backing vocals, and as you mention, they both seem to be fond of the "Love You" album.

Yeah, it'd be very easy to do a mini-set of, say, Honkin' Down The Highway, Ding Dang (easy, quick, no words to learn, quite fun), and The NIght Was So Young (or if that's too wordy, I'll Bet He's Nice or Airplane). And I'm amazed, frankly, that Honkin' hasn't already made it into the set.

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And if Brian is kind of getting into his groove and doesn't want to re-learn a bunch of weird songs, I wish they would just hand over a few selections to Al and Blondie. I think a mini-set with just Al and the band (and/or Al and Blondie and the band) would be awesome, and would allow Brian to not have to carry another added portion of the show. How about a mini-set of "Lookin' at Tomorrow", "Hold on Dear Brother", and a few others? Obviously, I'd prefer to have Brian with the guys for all the songs. Certainly, "Funky Pretty" for instance should have Brian's participation. 

That could be interesting (though I'm not a particular fan of those two songs -- though the band did a VERY good job on Hold On Dear Brother on the Soundstage DVD, especially Probyn).


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: mojoman3061 on December 09, 2015, 01:26:09 PM
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Whereas, perhaps he doesn’t like to regularly perform “Forever” because it’s tough. He had in the setlist back in 2001 for awhile. But at least some of the times they’ve added a new song to the setlist during a tour, they’ve done it a few times if for no other reason than to capitalize on the effort to rehearse it. So it may (or may not) be telling that “Forever” was a one-shot deal. Alternatively, perhaps they wanted it to be a special one-shot thing.
He sang it in Biloxi on December 4, which is Dennis's birthday.  At the soundcheck he said "I'll sing all the verses," which sounded to me like it was important to Brian that he sing it.  At the concert Brian dedicated it to Dennis without referring to his birthday, not even in indirect ways like "It was 71 years ago today ...."  He did a great job with it.

With all this, I got the impression it was a one-shot thing for Dennis's birthday.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Carl Forever on December 25, 2015, 07:16:11 PM
If I can figure out how to post a picture to this site I will share a picture of page 1 of the Jacksonville dec 5th setlist. Hoping someone out there can post a pic of page 2


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Sandy Baby on December 28, 2015, 07:12:06 PM
"Little Saint Nick" made it into the 11/28 Reno setlist:
http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/brian-wilson/2015/atlantis-casino-resort-reno-nv-3f2ad6b.html

http://www.folsomtelegraph.com/article/12/23/15/review-beach-boy-icon-brian-wilson-shares-tidal-wave-talent-during-rare-visit


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Pretty Funky on January 05, 2016, 12:30:11 PM
Just found this set from what looks like a private function Nov 22. Pretty good quality.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3iukjCxiiFw


http://site.jnf.ca/index.php/tor/brian-wilson-featured-entertainment-at-2015-negev-dinner/


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Fall Breaks on January 05, 2016, 01:11:41 PM
Nice, thanks for posting!


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: skabandit22 on January 05, 2016, 02:13:51 PM
Just found this set from what looks like a private function Nov 22. Pretty good quality.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3iukjCxiiFw


http://site.jnf.ca/index.php/tor/brian-wilson-featured-entertainment-at-2015-negev-dinner/

Wow, great recording. I'm surprised they let this be posted though.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Senator Blutarsky on January 07, 2016, 05:29:32 AM
Just found this set from what looks like a private function Nov 22. Pretty good quality.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3iukjCxiiFw


http://site.jnf.ca/index.php/tor/brian-wilson-featured-entertainment-at-2015-negev-dinner/

That is a really good quality recording . Awesome.

This performance doesn't seem as energetic as the Ft Pierce show I went to. Maybe it is due to the setting, or could be perspective ( watching youtube clip VS actually being there).


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: HeyJude on January 07, 2016, 07:15:40 AM
Just found this set from what looks like a private function Nov 22. Pretty good quality.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3iukjCxiiFw


http://site.jnf.ca/index.php/tor/brian-wilson-featured-entertainment-at-2015-negev-dinner/

That is a really good quality recording . Awesome.

This performance doesn't seem as energetic as the Ft Pierce show I went to. Maybe it is due to the setting, or could be perspective ( watching youtube clip VS actually being there).

If the show was indeed on November 22nd, then it was their fourth show in four nights. Add to that the nature of the audience, not necessarily hardcore, energetic fans, and that all probably contributes to a downtick in energy.

Al is not using his usual guitars, a tell-tale sign that at least some of their gear is rented gear provided just for the show. Doesn't mean that much, but probably indicates this was a quick "fly in and do the gig" sort of situation.

Very cool that this is up for viewing; due to the nature of the show (shortened and for a non-hardcore fan audience) it's pretty much a core hits set. The only items in the set that you wouldn't have heard at every BB concert in the 90s was "Then I Kissed Her", "Sail on Sailor", and "Love and Mercy." Plus I guess "All Summer Long" wasn't a standard in old BB setlists. But it is very cool to get a "soundboard" recording of this stuff, especially the Blondie and Al leads.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: KDS on January 07, 2016, 08:25:44 AM
The show I attended in Rockville on Nov 20, was the 2nd of 4th consecutive shows. 

From the reviews I've read, Brian is at his best when having at least one full day between concerts. 

He and his band was on fire when I saw him in Philly on June 29th, after a day's rest. 

The Rockville show was very good, but Brian didn't seem to be at into it. 

I hope they take this into account for the Pet Sounds Tour


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: GoodVibrations33 on January 08, 2016, 07:26:21 PM
Major props to whoever uploaded this onto YouTube.

Forever, 12/4/15:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40drMDF28N8 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40drMDF28N8)


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Wirestone on January 08, 2016, 11:15:44 PM
That's an astonishing performance.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: filledeplage on January 09, 2016, 06:43:48 AM
Major props to whoever uploaded this onto YouTube.

Forever, 12/4/15:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40drMDF28N8 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40drMDF28N8)
Thanks so much for the link.

Wonderful performance of Forever to honor his bro.  :thewilsons

Thanks again!


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Gerry on January 18, 2016, 05:44:59 PM
Does anybody know anything about the Carson Creek Ranch venue in Austin ,Texas? It appears that this is an outdoor show in late April. Isn't it a little early in the year for an outdoor show?


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Pretty Funky on January 18, 2016, 06:20:18 PM
2016 Tour thread here Gerry.

http://smileysmile.net/board/index.php/topic,23121.0.html

Yeah. April 29-May1

http://levitation-austin.com/


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: mojoman3061 on January 21, 2016, 01:23:12 PM
Major props to whoever uploaded this onto YouTube.

Forever, 12/4/15:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40drMDF28N8 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40drMDF28N8)
I second that!  I was there, but I didn't upload this.  I was sitting directly across from Al, so I had a different view (most of Brian was hidden by his piano, for one thing).  Too bad this doesn't have Brian's spoken dedication at the beginning.

Thanks again, Brian.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: KDS on January 21, 2016, 01:28:10 PM
Major props to whoever uploaded this onto YouTube.

Forever, 12/4/15:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40drMDF28N8 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40drMDF28N8)
I second that!  I was there, but I didn't upload this.  I was sitting directly across from Al, so I had a different view (most of Brian was hidden by his piano, for one thing).  Too bad this doesn't have Brian's spoken dedication at the beginning.

Thanks again, Brian.

Funny you mention that.  I had the same view at the Montgomery College show in Rockville.  Only saw the top of Brian's head. 

Unless he brings back the Casio, I'll have to make sure to either get tickets a little further back or to the left of the piano. 


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: Marty Castillo on January 21, 2016, 01:47:24 PM
Major props to whoever uploaded this onto YouTube.

Forever, 12/4/15:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40drMDF28N8 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40drMDF28N8)
I second that!  I was there, but I didn't upload this.  I was sitting directly across from Al, so I had a different view (most of Brian was hidden by his piano, for one thing).  Too bad this doesn't have Brian's spoken dedication at the beginning.

Thanks again, Brian.

Funny you mention that.  I had the same view at the Montgomery College show in Rockville.  Only saw the top of Brian's head. 

Unless he brings back the Casio, I'll have to make sure to either get tickets a little further back or to the left of the piano. 

I picked my New Buffalo seats with this specifically in mind. My view of Brian was perfect, but could barely see Al.


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: KDS on January 22, 2016, 06:21:56 AM
Major props to whoever uploaded this onto YouTube.

Forever, 12/4/15:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40drMDF28N8 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40drMDF28N8)
I second that!  I was there, but I didn't upload this.  I was sitting directly across from Al, so I had a different view (most of Brian was hidden by his piano, for one thing).  Too bad this doesn't have Brian's spoken dedication at the beginning.

Thanks again, Brian.

Funny you mention that.  I had the same view at the Montgomery College show in Rockville.  Only saw the top of Brian's head. 

Unless he brings back the Casio, I'll have to make sure to either get tickets a little further back or to the left of the piano. 

I picked my New Buffalo seats with this specifically in mind. My view of Brian was perfect, but could barely see Al.

When I saw him in Philly back in June.  I was in row 5, on the left side of the venue.  I was right in front of Darian and Scott, and I still had a really good view of both Brian and Al. 


Title: Re: Brian Wilson / Al Jardine / Blondie Chaplin Fall 2015 Tour Thread
Post by: HeyJude on March 31, 2016, 04:25:31 PM
I updated the top post with setlist links for the 2015 fall tour shows. Surprisingly, all but one was extant on setlist.fm. If anyone has a setlist for the November 11 Genesee Theatre show in Waukegan, IL, let me know and I'll add that one.