Many thanks for all those Carl Perkins recommendations, Rocker!

Does anyone have any information about this?  It suddenly popped up on social media profiles of Al and others, I hadn't heard anything about it before.

--> https://geni.us/beachboysbook

Not much context is given. If this is supposed to be the grand official chronicles of the band, in their own words, with rare archive pictures, you'd expect a bit more fanfare (and murmurs beforehand). Apparently they have been extensive new interviews with the remaining Beach Boys.. does that mean someone talked to Mike, Bruce, and Al for a few days, and then asked if Brian has something to add, to which Brian replied: "Huh?". It would be nice to know some more about this project. If it's not just a quick cash grab... Or did Al simply jump the gun again? 

(Also, where are Dave, Blondie, and Ricky? They are/were Beach Boys too...)

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How is Brian?

If you'd ask him, he'd say: "Hungry."

Al did acknowledge my KEEP IT CLEAN.. shirt.

Al's really lucky his last name rhymes with the slogan. Cool news! Should've given Al distant high-5.

I gave him a thumbs-up.

"Good Vibrations" from last night's stellar Berlin show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qKEI0Qogvg

I took my mom and she was moved to tears. First row helped.  And yes, Al did acknowledge my KEEP IT CLEAN.. shirt.

Nice! Thanks for the heads-up! 

Anyone know why Nelson is not on this tour, and who is taking his place on percussion?  Sorry if I missed the discussion

Guy named Jim Lasesa who knows Darian and the other band guys well. He’s on Facebook. Nelson isn’t on FB anymore; no idea what happened to him.

Yeah, he's still playing his own shows though. He's doing his thing.

PS. It's Jim Laspesa

I finally, FINALLY, ordered my KEEP IT CLEAN WITH AL JARDINE shirt for the Berlin show on August 16th. All thanks to Quzi's design way back in 2012! 

What would I give to talk to Al while wearing a "Keep it clean with Al Jardine"-shirt!! 
If it wasn't for my mother's birthday, I might had had the chance this year in Berlin, as Blondie and I have common friends and maybe I could've met some of the guys.   

It's a shame you're not gonna be there! If I get a reaction from Al (sitting front row!) you'll be the first to know! 

So excited for the Berlin show in 10 days......  Last year's stellar Frankfurt gig might have been the best Brian & band show I've ever seen. I'm just a little sad I missed Darian with The Zombies last week in Berlin.    He's with Brian on the Europe leg of the tour though, right?

I finally, FINALLY, ordered my KEEP IT CLEAN WITH AL JARDINE shirt for the Berlin show on August 16th. All thanks to Quzi's design way back in 2012! 

Who else is gonna be there? I'm taking my mother and brother, who are already ecstatic, having never heard Brian's music live. 

More originals with guest artists, more Gershwin or finally the rock and roll album - I don't care. As long as there is more Brian Wilson in the world. Bring it on.

Wonderful film... this generation's BULLET... this is a film that will be talked about for years to come.

The use of Let's Go Away was both perfect and smart... they could not have picked a better placement location - using the song to start off an important story arc.

Sounds great! Can't wait to see it!

Off to Frankfurt now 

Looking forward to rare cuts during soundcheck. 

If anyone there wants to look me up, I'm parking in row #6, seat #14.

Let's do this!!

He has been talking about that rock 'n' roll album again.. Maybe the recent passing of Chuck Berry (and others) has given him new drive or inspiration?

Every single SmileySmiler should check out Jens Lekman's latest record 

Just did. I'm sure it's very good of its kind but it's not for me. Perhaps the words are too important. I did my best----sorry!

Hey, that's okay "Thanks" for trying!

Thanks for the report, Jukka!

[Wild Honey]

The Specific Beach Boys Musical Moment That Is Kicking Your Ass Right Now

Simple and obvious: New Wild Honey stereo mix on vinyl!

Every single SmileySmiler should check out Jens Lekman's latest record 

Anyone going to the FRankfurt show on July 19th?

I am. After much procrastination and checking out flight options for nearly every other date I finally booked it on Sunday.

Cool. Where are you from? Maybe we'll have time for a beer (or two) before/after the show.

Anyone going to the FRankfurt show on July 19th?

It's Edgar Wright, people..

Looking forward to the film!

Enjoy the show, Lowbacca. They do a great show !

Thanks  

Well, it's been a couple of weeks since the Mike's Boys' Berlin show.. Busy schedule so I didn't have time to pop in and give my two cents.

It was my first time with this configuration of the BBs, and I was pretty much at the front, right next to the stage. Damn expensive, too.

Overall I enjoyed most of it, and I got my money's worth. I think. These guys are workhorses and war horses. And, once in a while, kitsch clowns.

The star is still the music. Even though Stamos tried his best to make it about him and Mike every chance he got. Well, I knew he would. (No mention of Brian whatsoever, either. I thought that was weird. Is that 'normal'? Both Carl and Dennis got shout-outs.)

It's Germany so "Kokomo", "California Dreamin'" and "Barbara Ann" got the biggest responses. I enjoyed all the Wild Honey tracks, everything with promiment Scott Totten vocals as well as the a capella "Their Hearts Were Full of Spring" (Bruce sounded fantastic).

It was a nice night, with the best music in the universe played by capable musicians in a tight band. Having said that, I guess that's for me with Mike's Boys. Been there, done that. At least at these horrendous ticket prices.

____

Off to see Brian next, in a couple of weeks.

"Brandy (You're A Fine Girl)" by Looking Glas, mainly due to its brilliant use in Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol.2. Been stuck in my head ever since.

  'Nuff said.