Status: grinning insanely. Borderline obscene grin, really.

Would that be similar to a "sh*t eating grin"? I'd be smiLing ear to ear if I was in your shoes. Enjoy the real deal OP!!

Are the Beach Boys even doing a new album, or is that some kind of new news? 

After the dreaded, highly combustible SIP, the RIAA issued a 50 year ban from releasing any new albums.

How they could bury that falsetto so deep in the mix is an absolute mystery to me.

I'm a big fan of 15BO but only warmed up to the album after years of listening. Pretty sure '76/'77 was another (if short-lived) creative peak for Brian and although 15BO features mostly cover versions some of Brian's arrangements/production choices are truly exceptional I think. So yes, would absolutely love to hear a "hot mix" of the entire album!

Is JOIML backing track available anywhere?

Are you trying to insult me or something? Whatever you keep attempting to do, I guess it is fine with the Mods so carry on.

I comment on what I comment. Am I in violation of a board rule?

What an appropriate cover for mike's upcoming saga. I so need to have this hatless rendering of the lovester adorn an entire wall in the man cave. absolutely PRICELESS, Dudd and thank you!!

Well, Brian's people are consistent. You gotta give them credit for that. First they select people to come and sing for him, then they select people to come and clap for him.

Well, Mike selected Bruce to handclap for him.

and to entertain the audience by showing of his expertise at adjusting microphone stands.

If marketing strategies are being considered, I'd like to pitch this idea, going for a cross-promotional, personal appearance-based campaign encompassing both the social media demographic and the 50th anniversary of the Pet Sounds album. This could be epic:

Grumpy Cat might have a problem taking 2nd billing...

I hear they have wives and managers who will work that out on the condition they can be in the same room together.

Stop hating on Mike. He's a smart guy. He knows about "cumulous nimbus" clouds and the word "apropos".

I'll buy into the second part of that post!

It was sure nice of Mike to let BW contribute to Good Vibrations:

It's the song he's most proud of, their "most unique, and successful, and creative,"  "Good Vibrations." Love came up with the "I'm pickin' up good vibrations ..." chorus, melody and lyrics. Brian Wilson did arrangements and production, Carl Wilson sang lead.

I'm waiting for the chapter entitled "I Wrote The Hits". That will without a doubt be the bulk of this book that will finally set the world straight on how talented he is. It may take second place however to the "They Couldn't Have Done It Without Me" chapter which will blow the lid off the industry. Think about it-it's his last chance before he croaks to re-write history unless he gets a TV movie deal.

Candygram.

I was trolling and baiting "Shark".  I sacrificed myself as bait.

-good one, Mikie, but I'd prefer to see you trolling than be arrogant, condescending, dismissive, unfeeling and FLAT OUT RUDE and ABUSIVE. No one should have to put up with that kind of behavior IMHO.

[Also by the way, I have a source named "marlin" who has informed me that Bruce will be leaving the group for the rest of the month to pursue a reunion of Bob Sled & The Toboggans to celebrate 48 years of their classic hit "Here We Go (The Surfer Boys Are Going Skiing)"!So be on the lookout for that! Solid info!]

Wow. I just read all of the pages in this thread and I'm glad to see order somewhat restored.  I really enjoyed reading AGD's post regarding how he views the band.

I just wanted to mention this (it was more appropriate to the discussion many pages ago) regarding the Smoking Gun rider.  I can tell you with absolute certainty that the rider (or parts of different riders) on that site is definitely not a rider being used by Mike and Bruce post 2007.  I have seen every rider from them as well as the C50 tour as I work for a venue that has booked them every year since 2007. 

There we go some solid info. Do you know who writes the copy for your ads or where the copy comes from etc.?

It's solid info why? Because somebody named "shark" shows up on the board and told you something you wanted to hear? I mean, sure he very likely could be telling the truth, but what prior evidence do we have that says this person is telling anything near the truth?



Also by the way, I have a source named "marlin" who has informed me that Bruce will be leaving the group for the rest of the month to pursue a reunion of Bob Sled & The Toboggans to celebrate 48 years of their classic hit "Here We Go (The Surfer Boys Are Going Skiing)"!

So be on the lookout for that! Solid info!

Hey, who do we have to thank for creating the original schism to where it's perfectly OK for all Beach Boys not to appear on stage together?

If the circumstance for the schism is because the overly-stretched-too-thin brains of the operation wanted to take time off the road to write gorgeous songs for the group, thus funneling a bunch of super awesomeness right back into the group to make the group even better... then yeah, I'll give that schism-causer a pass.

So damn well said CD. And who do we have to thank for shitcanning Al after Carl died and ending the C50 tour because he couldn't have things his own way?  

When's the last time someone called Brian Wilson a fucking slimeball on this board?

Brian Wilson has never been called a fucking slimeball because he isn't one.

Right, Mikie, and I highly doubt you ever will. In the case of Mike Love, it must be common knowledge that he is not held in high regard not only here, but other boards as well. youtube, Facebook, and various and sundry sites, such as I Hate Mike Love or Mike Love Is An Asshole, and so on. Are there sites or boards that follow suit about Brian, Carl, Dennis, Al, David or even Bruce? No. So then, why Mike and only Mike? Of course there have been negative, even bashing comments made over time about all of them but in the long run, it's clearly the lovester that draws far and beyond the bulk of the ire of fans and the general public as well. Look at his pathetic fan club site where he periodically gets bashed.
There has to be very strong, clear reasons for this type of  disdain for any individual. The answer? Simple-he's clearly earned this reputation by acts of greed and jealousy through time. He is, without a doubt, the most hated, laughed at performer in the music business. The list of reasons reads like a dictionary. He has supporters, but the general consensus is, no matter what is said in defense here or elsewhere, this individual sparks controversy and heated debate that has followed him throughout most of his career. This will never subside or ever go away. Look at me- I'm not a well liked poster on this board by quite a few members. I've earned that, but truth be told, it really doesn't matter. I'm not trying to alter anyone's opinion. It is what it is regardless of what those "defenders" say.  

Still, expected wobbly 21st-century Brian Wilson vocals...BUT, at least it doesn't sound any worse.  "God Only Knows" has never been much of a live vocal highlight for Brian though...would love to see any other clips...

Wobbly?  Yes, he may have faltered on a few of the high notes, but don't see him teetering on a stepladder on delivery whatsoever. Compared to 15BO, Love You, and the shouty period, I'd say he's doing vey well indeed.

Mike Love: I HATE people that don't think their artistic output should be tied to my lyrics for the rest of their lives.

+10   

 

Mike and Bruce benefit from these inaccuracies. It took me 5 minutes of googleing to find them. Why don't Mike and Bruce's wives and managers do the same? Is it really that hard? Why are they not interested in people's perception of The Beach Boys? Seeing The Beach Boys in concert should be a positive experience.

The Beach Boys are turning into Scamerica's Band.  

Most anything with ML bleating out the lead-really don't listen to the early material too much anymore unless it's Brian, Carl or Al up front.

Wow? Really??? I never would have guessed! Thanks for telling us. You are full of surprises .

Yeah,ha, ha, really! No thanks needed whatsoever. But no......................................................let me thank you!!

[Epsom - $55Newmarket - $50-55Newbury - $40Mad Garden Festival - $55Marbella - $22York - $35-55The Great Auditorium - $45-60Freeman Stage - $40-70American Music Theater - $70Ohio State Fair - $30Ventura County Fair - $12Mountain Winery - $35-95Sioux Empire Fair - Free with fair admissionAshley for the Arts Festival - $5 (20,000 attendance)Ferro Pavilion - $25-100Freedom Hill - $10-69Pomona - $20-50Sun Center - $49-75Columbus Park - $10 (10,000 attendance)All American Summer Concert Series - FreeHampton Beach - $37-?Newport - $39-65Indian Ranch - $37-54Bureau County Fair - $27-37 (8,000 attendance)Conner Prairie Amphitheater - $23-28 (three shows)Britt Pavilion - $43Casino amphitheater - $35Silver Reef Casino - $74 - 89Salem State Fair - Free with fair ticket - $35Foellinger Theater - $39-99Honeywell Center - $29-100Wayne County Fair - $15-25Utah State Fair - $7-10The Pavilion - $35-?The Carson Center - $30-135Bicentennial Weekend Celebration - FreeDiamond Jo Casino - $39-99Surf Ballroom - $45-55Cannery - $29-?Humphrey`s - $76Big Fresno Fair - $18-25Majestic - $45-65Biloxi - $39-59]

These tickets cost more than the C50.

    Another myth falls by the wayside. In this case, by about 3-fold.

Sorry but it`s no myth that Mike and Bruce`s concert tickets are, on average, much cheaper than C50. Below are the ticket prices for the majorty of shows that they did over the summer (obviously their busiest period):

Epsom - $55
Newmarket - $50-55
Newbury - $40
Mad Garden Festival - $55
Marbella - $22
York - $35-55
The Great Auditorium - $45-60
Freeman Stage - $40-70
American Music Theater - $70
Ohio State Fair - $30
Ventura County Fair - $12
Mountain Winery - $35-95
Sioux Empire Fair - Free with fair admission
Ashley for the Arts Festival - $5 (20,000 attendance)
Ferro Pavilion - $25-100
Freedom Hill - $10-69
Pomona - $20-50
Sun Center - $49-75
Columbus Park - $10 (10,000 attendance)
All American Summer Concert Series - Free
Hampton Beach - $37-?
Newport - $39-65
Indian Ranch - $37-54
Bureau County Fair - $27-37 (8,000 attendance)
Conner Prairie Amphitheater - $23-28 (three shows)
Britt Pavilion - $43
Casino amphitheater - $35
Silver Reef Casino - $74 - 89
Salem State Fair - Free with fair ticket - $35
Foellinger Theater - $39-99
Honeywell Center - $29-100
Wayne County Fair - $15-25
Utah State Fair - $7-10
The Pavilion - $35-?
The Carson Center - $30-135
Bicentennial Weekend Celebration - Free
Diamond Jo Casino - $39-99
Surf Ballroom - $45-55
Cannery - $29-?
Humphrey`s - $76
Big Fresno Fair - $18-25
Majestic - $45-65
Biloxi - $39-59

There are some more expensive venues in there but I don`t think anyone could deny that many of the ticket prices (especially at the better attended venues) are very reasonable and certainly much cheaper than C50.

Which is as it should be as one is only getting 1/5th of the original band. 

Staymoes doesn't come cheap. 

Most anything with ML bleating out the lead-really don't listen to the early material too much anymore unless it's Brian, Carl or Al up front.

I'd love to go to England, and Rome.

I live in Michigan, and when I tell people that they usually say 'I'm sorry!', because they associate Detroit with the entire state. The state has seen better days for sure, but I know spots in the northern part of the Lower Peninsula that rival 9 out of 10 places. Beaches and forests that would knock your socks off. There's plenty of decay in areas, but there are also places that are incredibly beautiful.

My goal is to see everything in Michigan I can possibly see. It's got everything anyone could want. Incredible lakes, beaches, dunes, hills, flatlands, parks galore, Traverse City, Plymouth, Northville, Alpena, Dearborn with the extravagant Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village, White Castle Hamburgers, and exceptionally friendly people. Detroit has problems for sure, but the downtown area is like any other big city (just don't wander out of it too far). If you're into the car culture, go to the annual Woodward Avenue Festival.  

It's the big seven 0, Dennis! You know, back in the day dude, you were Mr. Inspiration-the guy most guys made their role model. I'm glad I got to meet and talk to you several times-Thanks for being a good guy. I'll never forget you  .
Happy Birthday!!

The Bruuster, or the Brewster or for that matter the Br00ster or for that matter the Br00thster.( Notice they all rhyme with rooster?) Any of these selections would go well with The LuHvster.

Because they SUCK. (As do some of the ones that WERE included.)

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Will the hat say LOVE or THE BEACH BOYS on it? It could go either way.

Actually, the cover photo, the table of contents, the forward, the text, pictures and index will be forever tattooed on his rarely seen horseshoe spread.