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1451  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Mike and Bruce Tour 2016 on: May 27, 2016, 08:05:34 AM
Yeah, they're probably still adding dates. The Biloxi dates weren't listed yet a week or so ago
1452  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Mike and Bruce Tour 2016 on: May 27, 2016, 06:07:13 AM
Okay, they've put the annual  early October shows in Biloxi. Will probably go to one of those, as I assume they might have some different songs from when I saw them in March.

So over a year's period would have seen Mike/Bruce twice, Brian and Al, 3, maybe 4 times

And 2 bios released. Should be interesting to say the least
1453  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Van Dyke Parks performs on final Allen Toussaint album, out next month on: May 26, 2016, 12:48:36 PM
Thanks!

Didn't know about the Toussaint/VDP connection.

And some Gottschalk too, performed by VDP?
Well that puts me in the mood this lazy summery afternoon to listen to some Gottschalk (Bamboula, Souvenir de Porto Rico, The Banjo) and finish off with Mr Toussaint singing Southern Nights. Heavenly.
1454  Non Smiley Smile Stuff / The Sandbox / Re: So what did we all do today? on: May 24, 2016, 04:48:20 PM
When the sitter arrived to look after Mom for 6 hours, I drove to a local coffeehouse. On the way listened to BBC World Service, and heard part of interview with Sir Paul. Said that he was, one could say, a "fish out of water" when the Beatles broke up, as he had always been part of a group, never solo. Also spoke about misgivings dealing with Allen Klein. The whole interview, Mastertapes, can be seen on BBC4

After arriving, got an iced mocha and spent 2 hours reading Southern US author Walker Percy's novel, Love in the Ruins, one of two books (the other being The Moviegoer) to be discussed at a Walker Percy conference I'll be attending the first weekend of June.

Then went to a local 'greasy spoon' for lunch, then back home for more reading and fixing dinner for Mom.

Tonight will possibly catch up watching the TV series, Call the Midwife, but need to be in the right mood as the shows this season have been very weepy to say the least. Will probably watch some old Fawlty Towers afterwards for comic relief

CHANGE OF PLANS: Decided to watch The Birds, which I recorded a couple of days ago. Read that Brian recommended this movie highly!
1455  Non Smiley Smile Stuff / The Sandbox / Re: Which is Worse: Wearing Hats or Dyeing Graying Hair? on: May 23, 2016, 06:18:23 PM
Had to laugh when seeing the title of this thread.
I'm seriously considering whether to continue to dye my hair or let it go. One advantage of the latter - people see the present grayer haired me and take pity, gotta help that poor old lady LOL. Didn't give me the time of day dyed as a brunette.

All the ladies of my family have thinning hair, not going bald but very self conscious of it. Have begun debating whether I should start wearing a hat when going out.

Have been so jealous of Brian's hair Cheesy
1456  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Brian Wilson - Hurricane Katrina Phone Calls on: May 23, 2016, 07:02:16 AM
Thank you Amy, and all others who helped out financially or with prayers.

Got 20 inches of water in my house and a tree fell on it as well. My Mom's house, got 4-8 feet. So many died (including Barry Cowsill, John's brother). The psychological aspect that got to myself and countless others. Suffered from PTSD. My life has a divide - pre-Katrina and post-Katrina. But we're ultimately a tough bunch so have slowly but surely bounced back, thanks to all the wonderful support given by such lovely people from all around the world (for example, I was a Katrina nomad for almost 2 years and my first refuge, for 6 months, was a Finnish ferry boat docked in Baton Rouge)

Once again, THANK YOU!!
1457  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Brian Wilson - Hurricane Katrina Phone Calls on: May 22, 2016, 03:29:55 PM
One of the zillion or so reasons why I love the guy - for his beautiful generosity after our area was given an almost insurmountable punch to the gut that horrible day, August 29, 2005

Eternal gratitude to Brian and Melinda !   Love
1458  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Brian Wilson 2016 Tour Thread (Pet Sounds 50th Anniversary Tour) on: May 22, 2016, 01:59:42 PM
Someone posted this video of a couple of impressions of the show from May 15th. Check it out and be sure to catch Blondie's dedication to Dennis and Carl.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmHVAygk8cc
Nice!!!! Cool

That is nice! The quality of that video is really, really good...kudos for that.

For those interested, Blondie is at 11:15.

Starting at 17:27 there are clips of GOK - IKTAA - Here Today - and IJWMFTT that are really top notch.

I wish there were longer versions of these specific songs! Love to see Al with a 6-string banjo and singing IKTAA, i just wish the video had shown him playing Glen's original banjo break that night! I really enjoyed Brian's vocals on IJWMFTT, it's really cool to hear him singing live on that melody of all melodies, a personal favorite. Matt Jardine sounded great on falsetto and seems to have won the crowd over again, cool that they played him on for the encore with "Carry On" by Kansas! Same with Gary Griffin's entrance music "Tighten Up"...that's cool stuff.

I'll have to wait to see it in person when the tour gets back to the US, but that video quality was so good I wish they had also posted the Theremin break on IJWMFTT and that bridge from Here Today.

Great stuff...thanks to the YouTube uploader for posting the original video and Rocker for the link too!  Smiley


Also loved the ending to L&M (from You Still Believe in Me). Loved seeing everybody dancing
1459  Non Smiley Smile Stuff / The Sandbox / Re: Conspiracy Theories You Believe In on: May 21, 2016, 04:39:18 PM
They don't read this board so I doubt they were having fun with that. & afaik, yankees isn't offensive to Americans. Same as British-limeys etc. Btw, aren't you vegetarian?


If someone called me a "Yankee" it wouldn't offend me. However, to lots of Southern U.S. neighbors of mine, "Yankee" would be the ultimate insult!  Grin
1460  Non Smiley Smile Stuff / General Music Discussion / Re: Songs you are obsessing over. on: May 21, 2016, 10:49:54 AM
Obsessing, as in can't get the 'song' out of my head.
It's "Zilch" by the Monkees. Hadn't heard it in 50 years, but when my sister forwarded it to me with the heading, 'China clipper calling Alameda' I immediately replied, not having listened to it yet, 'Never mind the furthermore, the plea is self-defense!" How had I remembered that line after so long, but can never remember where I put my car keys?

Been trying to clear my head by listening to the instrumental track to 'In the Back of My Mind,' a tune I have been obsessing over for a good while as it's so tear-inducingly incredible
1461  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Brian Wilson 2016 Tour Thread (Pet Sounds 50th Anniversary Tour) on: May 20, 2016, 03:23:38 PM
Puh-leeze somebody post about the first London concert or other reports about previous concerts!

This topic is supposed to be about the Love and Mercy Brian is presenting to us!
1462  Non Smiley Smile Stuff / The Sandbox / Re: Conspiracy Theories You Believe In on: May 20, 2016, 03:18:21 PM
I've heard that, but doubt it's a Catholic belief. Contrary to popular opinion, Catholicism has tended to be (relatively) science-friendly in recent decades. But fundamentalist Protestants certainly have all kinds of nonsensical and obviously inaccurate ideas about the history of the earth and life on it.

The Catholic Church officially has no problems with Evolution. A Catholic priest was the one who formulated the Big Bang Theory
1463  Non Smiley Smile Stuff / The Sandbox / Re: Conspiracy Theories You Believe In on: May 19, 2016, 04:53:19 PM
Wish I could completely get the JFK 'conspiracy' out of my head, as had been stated, just about everyone 'involved' is dead.
Not ready to believe Oswald didn't do it; the question is who was in it with him? His family had ties to the New Orleans mob (Carlos Marcello). And how did Oswald get off so lightly after his defection to the USSR? Were there government people in cahoots with him as well?

What was he doing in my city in the summer of '63? How did he have a job at a coffee company but was allowed liberal leave where he assisted in research in an uptown lab?
Why did Oswald hand out leaflets defending Castro, but was in an organization wanting his overthrow?
What was the deal with him in Mexico?
And he apparently knew Jack Ruby.

There have been at least 3 books about this period - Lee and Me (about a young woman who had an affair with Oswald, and who also had dual jobs at the coffee company and lab), Dr Mary's Monkey (about the researcher who ran that mysterious lab, and was murdered), and a biography of the enigmatic David Ferrie (a rather pathetic figure). After reading these books I could almost see smoke coming out of my ears from overload and had to set it all aside.
(Note- My brother-in-law, who just retired from 40 years as a professional pilot, took at least one flying lesson from David Ferrie while a teenager in the mid-60s)
1464  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Thread for various insignificant questions that don't deserve their own thread! on: May 19, 2016, 01:21:11 PM
Have been listening to The Beach Boys Story, a program which originally aired in 1974. It's an excellent history of the group.
4 one-hour episodes have aired so far, 2 to go.

The rebroadcasts can be heard on BBC Radio 6 for the next several weeks.
1465  Non Smiley Smile Stuff / The Sandbox / Re: Pet Peeves on: May 14, 2016, 02:37:54 PM
Gravel truck speeding down the highway, spewing gravel/other projectiles all over. Sign on back of the truck Shrug - "not responsible for cracked windshields." Others give a distance to remain in back of truck - one said 300 feet! Why aren't they made to secure the tarp (if they have that) over their load?
Big peeve as I've had to completely replace my windshield 3 times in the last 10 years, and am not sure if my present dinged up windshield will pass muster when the annual inspection takes place next month.

1466  Non Smiley Smile Stuff / The Sandbox / Re: The What Are You Reading? Thread on: May 11, 2016, 09:36:49 AM
Am reading the new Paul McCartney bio. Interesting so far.
Wanted some light reading so have started The Inimitable Mr. Jeeves by Wodehouse.

At times when really stressed out, have been reading the Illustrated Beatrix Potter. Next story - "The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle".  Grin
1467  Non Smiley Smile Stuff / The Sandbox / Re: So what did we all EAT today? + recipes. on: May 10, 2016, 12:42:51 PM
We had lunch at our local, restored to its 1930s glory, municipal airport. Had a bowl of chicken and sausage gumbo with a side salad, while watching the planes and occasional corporate jets take off/land.

Have been watching a cooking program hosted by Annabel Langbein that's quite enjoyable, so was tickled pink to see that her cookbook, Free Range Chef- Simple Pleadures, arrived in the post today. Her recipes look wonderful, healthy, with easy to procure ingredients. Will be trying these out.

We have an Eat Local challenge going on; over the next month participants will try to, as much as possible, eat only what was produced within 200 miles or so. Not too difficult - to be completely faithful, however, would have to not eat most grains except rice and corn, as wheat, oats, rye etc aren't grown around here.
1468  Non Smiley Smile Stuff / The Sandbox / Re: So what did we all do today? on: May 10, 2016, 05:12:17 AM
Sisters visiting for a few days. Always interesting, varied conversation. This was actually yesterday.

Talked about distant relative who died in a high profile plane crash in the 70s, then listened to some music of his we found online.
Then:
Zika and dengue fever, and uptick of yellow fever including death in Brazil.
Tornadoes, and why so many earthquakes in Oklahoma?
The nightmare of getting around Washington DC nowadays (one of my sisters commutes to work there)
The sadistic dentist we were subjected to as children.
The Titanic disaster, how cold does 28 degree seawater feel; John Jacob Astor's body was found with over 2000 US dollars in pockets
A discussion of Dickens and Wodehouse
Volunteer experiences - one volunteers with Coast Guard auxiliary, another told of harrowing experience volunteering with Red Cross after recent flooding down in this part of the country. Maybe I could volunteer for Meals on Wheels? (Delivering meals to elderly)
Asked sister when she started present job -1999- then listened to Amish Paradise where they "partied like it's 1699". Then I listened to an old 1923 song, Old King Tut.
Then discussion of 1963 submarine disaster, The Thresher, which I was too young to remember. However remembered very well the horrific 2000 Kursk disaster.
Looking at this, some conversation was somber, but there were also lots of silly jokes. More to come today.
1469  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Mike and Bruce Tour 2016 on: May 04, 2016, 06:43:25 PM
Must admit that I went to a M&B show back in March with low expectations. It was a pretty good show, I'd say a 7 out of 10. Lots of video, a fair amount showing Brian. Was hoping that Mike would mention Brian somewhere along the line but he didn't. Bruce, however, mentioned him in praising one of his songs. Mike sang okay; Bruce seemed to struggle a bit with Disney Girls (the only really weak song in the show). No interaction between Mike and Bruce.

The BW shows were better, in that there was a stronger band. Also seemed to be sincere camaraderie between Brian, Al and Blondie. The last show (benefit in Jackson) was quite excellent. Brian had a much better handle on GOK than in the December Biloxi show. In Jackson he allowed his voice to go softer, even to a falsetto on the high notes.
1470  Non Smiley Smile Stuff / The Sandbox / Re: So what did we all do today? on: May 03, 2016, 10:46:31 AM
"W", the man who has been taking care of a neighbor's lawn, has been a friendly, cheerful person around here for a number of years. But I saw the other side of him, and reinforced how easy a life I've had in comparison. Found out this morning that his Granddaughter was the teenaged victim of a high profile murder which took place recently. And that most of his siblings have died from Diabetes and he's battling it himself. Finally, his Mother died during Hurricane Katrina.  Cry

Then went to Dentist for Checkup etc. A local radio station was playing "soft rock, great to relieve stress" according to a commercial. The "song" was a monotonous thing where there was something sung by one with a response of "sexy" something or other. Over and over. No wonderful melody. Where was the "hook?" Or the wonderful "middle 8th?" All of a sudden remembered my parents telling me to "turn that noise down." Then remembered that Sunday evening back in midSeptember 1965, at my Aunt's house (we were there as there was no power at our house as a result of Hurricane Betsy). The Beatles were on, and as Paul sang "Yesterday," my Mom said "Why can't all their music be like that?" Well, now I understand at least a little what she was getting at.
Speaking of Paul, expecting to get the Paul bio today so reading that will be on the schedule tonight, along with watching a TV bio of Janis Joplin on US PBS network.
1471  Non Smiley Smile Stuff / General Music Discussion / Re: The Middle 8 Thread on: May 03, 2016, 07:41:20 AM
Stevie Wonder - Creepin'
1472  Non Smiley Smile Stuff / General Music Discussion / Re: How much time for listening to music? on: May 02, 2016, 07:03:45 AM
Music has always played an integral part to my family. Constantly heard light classical and show tunes from my parents, and various types of pop/rock and roll from my sisters. We all took music lessons and sang in various choirs.
In college, took a music elective that really turned me on to jazz of all types. Then moved to Chapel Hill, NC, for a few years - heard lots of "beach music," bluegrass and various other acoustic.  Also got exposure to shape note music and have sung that to this day at singings and conventions.
Was in an ethnic dance/music ensemble for 20 years and was music director for the latter part of that time. Got to really know various ethnic styles, primarily Balkan.
With all this, spent lots of time listening to recordings. After 1985 or so got tired of what was on the radio so rarely listened to it any more.
Nowadays the situation is different. Taking care of my mother I don't have the opportunity to listen so much, as I'm afraid that she would call out to me and I wouldn't hear her. So the main listening is when traveling. On long road trips lots of CDs are at the ready. I'm fortunate in having family/friends who periodically turn me on to some new music, though not nearly as much as in the past.
1473  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Levitation CANCELLED on: April 30, 2016, 02:07:13 PM
Al Jardine mentioned it on his FB page.

From the pictures I've seen from the ranch it's a good thing it was canceled. People could have been injured or worse with the weather that went through. And it looked like there would be no way to repair everything to get it ready for today's shows.

That nasty weather is hitting us now as I type and assume that the New Orleans JazzFest had to shut down at least for the time being. Think this nastiness will be over in an hour or so and maybe some national acts might be able to have shortened shows. A friend of mine who lives right next to the Fest was to have a BBQ in her yard then relax and listen to Stevie Wonder. Oh well, she might just have to fire up the old record player instead.

Update FYI - JazzFest has cancelled for the remainder of today.  So the ducks and geese will have the grounds for themselves to frolic in the muddy, puddly mess. Tomorrows going to be a quagmire over there!
1474  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Thread for various insignificant questions that don't deserve their own thread! on: April 29, 2016, 06:59:15 PM
For those with access to the AXS network, it will be showing the movie "The Wrecking Crew" (featuring Brian) tomorrow at 10:10 central US time. It will also be shown Sunday morning at 1:00 am.
1475  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Brian Wilson 2016 Tour Thread (Pet Sounds 50th Anniversary Tour) on: April 29, 2016, 05:35:18 AM
Setlist for Jackson - it was a benefit concert with a few speeches beforehand, so shorter than usual.

Our Prayer
Heroes and Villains
California Girls
Dance Dance Dance
I Get Around
Shut Down - Al
Little Deuce Coupe - Al
Little Honda
In My Room
Surfer Girl
Don't Worry Baby - Matt
Then I Kissed Her - Al
Do It Again
One Kind of Love
Wild Honey - Blondie
Sail on Sailor - Blondie
Wouldn't it Be Nice- Matt
Sloop John B - Al/Brian
God Only Knows
Pet Sounds
Good Vibrations
All Summer Long
Help Me Rhonda - Al
Barbara Ann
Surfin USA
Fun Fun Fun
Love and Mercy

No encores. The band played straight through. Gary Griffin was at this show.

Brian and the band were very loose and in great form.
After Brian came out and said, "Hello, Jackson!" he said, "How loud can the girls yell?" And we yelled. Then "How loud can the boys yell?"

Brian kept praising Al throughout the show. At one point he said, "Al Jardine is the latest and the greatest! He died and went to heaven last night!" Al looked at Brian and said, "Huh??" Then Brian shrugged and said, "I don't know!" The audience laughed, I thought it was hilarious, as it was obvious that Brian had no idea why he said what he did.

Later, Blondie came out, wearing a white flower in his hair. Before singing Wild Honey, he gave out this weird wonderful wailing sound. I tell you, these guys were loose!

Loved the two drummers going at it alone during Pet Sounds after the sax solo. (note - I got to the auditorium early and heard loud drumming - guess they were rehearsing this)

Brian said "I say Yeah" and the crowd said Yeah in return. Then it repeated a few times. Was thinking, what song was this? Sounded like some oldies including Stevie Wonder's Fingertips. But ended up being Barbara Ann

At the end of Fun Fun Fun the final part of Rhapsody in Blue was played.

A wonderful show.
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