Thanks to Christian who posted this on the german California Dreamin' messageboard.
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The Beach Boys and Brother Records proudly present“CALIFORNIA SAGA”The next chapter in the story of America’s Band
The Beach Boys and Brother Records proudly present
“CALIFORNIA SAGA”
The next chapter in the story of America’s Band
Over the last 50 years the Beach Boys have become the most successful band in American music history. As they celebrate that anniversary with a new album and an international tour their children come to together to honor that legacy and write a new chapter in this family band. “California Saga” is a band comprising of the historic bloodlines that fueled some of the greatest songs in the pop music songbook. With a rare vocal blend only possible in siblings the band explores the Beach Boys rarities catalog and brings to life songs that may never have been performed live before.
The band features:.
Carnie Wilson:
Brian Wilson’s daughter Carnie is a talented singer and television personality. In 1989 she co-founded with sister Wendy and friend Chynna Phillips the band “Wilson Phillips.” Their tight harmonies landed the band three #1 singles and six top 20 hits. Carnie hosted her own talk show and is in constant demand in various television projects including several popular reality TV series.
Wendy Wilson:
Brian Wilson’s daughter Wendy is also a founding member of the wildly successful band “Wilson Phillips.” With hits like “Hold On” and “Release Me” she has been nominated for four Grammy’s and has won the prestigious Billboard Music Award for hot 100 “single of the year.” Wendy is also a sought after television personality featured in several popular reality TV series.
Christian Love:
Mike Love’s son Christian is the quintessential beach boy. Since 2004 Christian has toured as a guitarist and vocalist in the Beach Boys. With a vocal styling reminiscent of the late Carl Wilson, Christian can be heard night after night singing the leads of songs like “Good Vibrations” and “Then I Kissed Her”. Christian has released several albums of original material over the years with his own band, “5 Alarm.” He is also an avid beach volleyball player competing as often as his tour schedule will allow.
Ambha Love:
Mike Love’s daughter Ambha frequently joins her dad on stage to add her bluesy sultry lead vocal to the Beach Boys 1973 hit “Sail On, Sailor.” Ambha currently studies drama and voice with aspirations of a professional singing career. She is also an avid equestrian.
Justyn Wilson:
Carl Wilson’s son Justyn bares a striking resemblance to his late father visually and spiritually engaging you with the same sweetness that was so transparent in his fathers performances on signature songs like “God Only Knows.” Justyn followed in his fathers footsteps with his own band “In Bloom” which found success on a regional basis and landed a song in a major motion picture. Justyn and his brother Jonah’s most proud accomplishment maybe the formation of the “Carl Wilson Foundation.” The brothers have produced several high profile events that raised over $500,000.00 dollars for the fight against cancer which claimed their dad in 1998.
Carl B. Wilson:
Dennis Wilson’s son Carl was also a founding member of the LA based band “In Bloom” which over the course of ten years found him performing at “Woodstock ‘99” and various other historic Los Angeles hot spots. Carl is currently busy co-producing an upcoming biopic called “The Drummer.” Due to be released in 2013 it is the fascinating story of the Beach Boys founding member, drummer, Dennis Wilson. He is also the proud father of two young sons
Matt Jardine:
Al Jardine’s eldest son Matt accompanied his father on tour many times throughout his childhood. Matt began his career in music working as an assistant road manager for The Beach Boys. After literally being called onstage to perform as a percussionist in the middle of a major tour, he was later asked to sing lead & back-up vocals & soon was singing & performing full-time as a touring member of The Beach Boys back-up band. He toured with The Beach Boys from 1991 through 1998 & sang on three of their studio albums. He worked briefly with Brian Wilson, toured extensively with Mike Love’s California Beach Band & is currently a member of Al Jardine’s Endless Summer Band. He sang on his father’s solo album, “A Postcard from California” with his father & music legends Glen Campbell, David Crosby, Neil Young & Brian Wilson. Earlier this year, Carnie & Wendy Wilson asked him to join Wilson Phillips on selected dates as a back-up singer & percussionist. He is currently working on a solo album and tours extensively with several bands. Matt’s incredible soaring falsetto has graced the stages of all the surviving Beach Boys bands at one point or another over the last decade.
Adam Jardine:
Al Jardine’s son Adam Jardine, is a songwriter & vocalist & tours extensively with his father’s Endless Summer Beach Band. As a child, he grew up spending his summers on the road with The Beach Boys & later sang background vocals on their album “Still Cruisin.” He has most recently recorded with his brother Matt on their father’s solo album “A Postcard from California”, which included musical greats Neil Young, David Crosby & Brian Wilson. When not on the road, he lives in Northern California with his wife & writes original music.
The band also features two noteworthy supporting musicians. Billy Hinsche who toured with the Beach Boys for decades and was the founder of the group “Dino, Desi and Billy” and Rob Bonfiglio a talented singer/songrwriter/guitarist who’s compositions can be heard in major and independent motion pictures and television. He has also produced a record called “Dedicated” for Wilson Phillips released on the Sony/Masterworks label. It was a labor of love that featured songs made famous by the trio’s parents.
Adam Jardine and Billy Hinsche rehearsing
Rob Bonfiglio on acoustic guitar and Carl B. Wilson rehearsing for our upcoming show at the Verizon Amphitheater in Irvine, Ca
Carl B. Wilson, Matt Jardine and Justyn Wilson rehearsing "Little Bird" from the Beach Boys "Friends" album
Matt Jardine singing vocal parts on the Beach Boys "Till I Die"
Carl B. Wilson (Dennis Wilson's son) - Adam Jardine (Al Jardine's son) and Justyn Wilson (Carl Wilson's son) rehearsing "Friends"
Carnie and Wendy Wilson with Matt Jardine discussing vocal parts on "I Can Hear Music"
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