New Mike Examiner interview

[Shady]

Of course the Beach Boys have to be the real Beach Boys..

Look at the figures, The C50 tour was playing to 10-15 thousand people a night, selling out arenas etc while The Mike and Bruce experience are playing sea world. Having all the guys on stage makes a difference.

[Nicko1234]

So, the Beach Boys should just exist as an entity that appeals to the lowest common denominator. You could stick a guy from the local gas station up there and tell the crowd he's the lead guitarist, and they wouldn't know the damn difference. Mike doesn't even need to be there. How about Stamos and an old guy who does a passable Mike Love impression? I mean, it'll do... it's only the Beach Boys, right? A lot of people don't know the difference, so to quote David St. Hubbins, "Why not?"... Thanks for clearing it up for me, guys.

I think you need a rest...

[SMiLE Brian]

So, the Beach Boys should just exist as an entity that appeals to the lowest common denominator. You could stick a guy from the local gas station up there and tell the crowd he's the lead guitarist, and they wouldn't know the damn difference. Mike doesn't even need to be there. How about Stamos and an old guy who does a passable Mike Love impression? I mean, it'll do... it's only the Beach Boys, right? A lot of people don't know the difference, so to quote David St. Hubbins, "Why not?"... Thanks for clearing it up for me, guys.

I am surprised M&B didn't try the Chuck Berry style of touring of hiring guys off the street because "everybody knows our songs"

[LostArt]

Look at the figures, The C50 tour was playing to 10-15 thousand people a night, selling out arenas etc while The Mike and Bruce experience are playing sea world.

Okay, let's look at the numbers, shall we?

I know that the band played some very large festivals and such for the C50 tour...I saw them at Summerfest in Milwaukee, and that venue has a seating capacity of 23,000, but it was nowhere near full.  However, here are the seating capacities of some of the other venues on the C50 tour.

Starz Center for the Performing Arts, Tampa, FL: 2600
Hult Center for the Performing Arts, Eugene, OR: 2450
Bigger cities?
Chicago Theater, Chicago, IL: 3880
Borgata Center, Atlantic City, NJ: 2400
Beacon Theatre, New York City, NY: 2829

So, what about SeaWorld?

Bayside Stadium, SeaWorld, Orlando, FL: 4500

Yeah, I guess it was really a step down for Mike and Bruce to play that dump.
 

[Shady]

Look at the figures, The C50 tour was playing to 10-15 thousand people a night, selling out arenas etc while The Mike and Bruce experience are playing sea world.

Okay, let's look at the numbers, shall we?

I know that the band played some very large festivals and such for the C50 tour...I saw them at Summerfest in Milwaukee, and that venue has a seating capacity of 23,000, but it was nowhere near full.  However, here are the seating capacities of some of the other venues on the C50 tour.

Starz Center for the Performing Arts, Tampa, FL: 2600
Hult Center for the Performing Arts, Eugene, OR: 2450
Bigger cities?
Chicago Theater, Chicago, IL: 3880
Borgata Center, Atlantic City, NJ: 2400
Beacon Theatre, New York City, NY: 2829

So, what about SeaWorld?

Bayside Stadium, SeaWorld, Orlando, FL: 4500

Yeah, I guess it was really a step down for Mike and Bruce to play that dump.
 

Yes I understand they played some very nice smaller theaters over the course of the 50 nights but I also understand they sold out massive venues too.

Big difference between playing beer and chicken wings day at sea world to selling out the legendary beacon for 2 nights or not leaving one seat empty at the Royal Albert Hall in London.

It's a simple fact, some of us on here hold the beach boys to higher regard than other people. If you're fine with the fun fares and sea worlds than that's fine, I personally feel it's a mockery to the name that Brian and the guys worked hard to establish.

[Sheriff John Stone]

Okay, let's look at the numbers, shall we?

I know that the band played some very large festivals and such for the C50 tour...I saw them at Summerfest in Milwaukee, and that venue has a seating capacity of 23,000, but it was nowhere near full.  However, here are the seating capacities of some of the other venues on the C50 tour.

Starz Center for the Performing Arts, Tampa, FL: 2600
Hult Center for the Performing Arts, Eugene, OR: 2450
Bigger cities?
Chicago Theater, Chicago, IL: 3880
Borgata Center, Atlantic City, NJ: 2400
Beacon Theatre, New York City, NY: 2829

So, what about SeaWorld?

Bayside Stadium, SeaWorld, Orlando, FL: 4500

Yeah, I guess it was really a step down for Mike and Bruce to play that dump.

I saw the Beach Boys C50 last year at The Sands in Bethlehem, PA. It was the best concert I ever saw. The seating was 2250.

[Cam Mott]

Yeah, the Beach Boys legacy has gone right in the tank the past 15 years........not.

[SurfRiderHawaii]

Look at the figures, The C50 tour was playing to 10-15 thousand people a night, selling out arenas etc while The Mike and Bruce experience are playing sea world.

Okay, let's look at the numbers, shall we?

I know that the band played some very large festivals and such for the C50 tour...I saw them at Summerfest in Milwaukee, and that venue has a seating capacity of 23,000, but it was nowhere near full.  However, here are the seating capacities of some of the other venues on the C50 tour.

Starz Center for the Performing Arts, Tampa, FL: 2600
Hult Center for the Performing Arts, Eugene, OR: 2450
Bigger cities?
Chicago Theater, Chicago, IL: 3880
Borgata Center, Atlantic City, NJ: 2400
Beacon Theatre, New York City, NY: 2829

So, what about SeaWorld?

Bayside Stadium, SeaWorld, Orlando, FL: 4500

Yeah, I guess it was really a step down for Mike and Bruce to play that dump.
 

You are mixing apples and oranges.  The Sea World show was free admission for those in the park.

I saw the C50 at the Cuthbert in Eugene, OR. 5000 in attendance, sold out.

C50 tickets were pricey, big bucks while the Bruce/Mike nostalgia tour has casino shows $18 to $35.

[oldsurferdude]

Okay, let's look at the numbers, shall we?

I know that the band played some very large festivals and such for the C50 tour...I saw them at Summerfest in Milwaukee, and that venue has a seating capacity of 23,000, but it was nowhere near full.  However, here are the seating capacities of some of the other venues on the C50 tour.

Starz Center for the Performing Arts, Tampa, FL: 2600
Hult Center for the Performing Arts, Eugene, OR: 2450
Bigger cities?
Chicago Theater, Chicago, IL: 3880
Borgata Center, Atlantic City, NJ: 2400
Beacon Theatre, New York City, NY: 2829

So, what about SeaWorld?

Bayside Stadium, SeaWorld, Orlando, FL: 4500

Yeah, I guess it was really a step down for Mike and Bruce to play that dump.

I saw the Beach Boys C50 last year at The Sands in Bethlehem, PA. It was the best concert I ever saw. The seating was 2250.

Yep, Bethlehem is right up there with Turkey City and Barkysville, Pa. How about Northville, and Garden City, Mi.?

[LostArt]

Look at the figures, The C50 tour was playing to 10-15 thousand people a night, selling out arenas etc while The Mike and Bruce experience are playing sea world.

Okay, let's look at the numbers, shall we?

I know that the band played some very large festivals and such for the C50 tour...I saw them at Summerfest in Milwaukee, and that venue has a seating capacity of 23,000, but it was nowhere near full.  However, here are the seating capacities of some of the other venues on the C50 tour.

Starz Center for the Performing Arts, Tampa, FL: 2600
Hult Center for the Performing Arts, Eugene, OR: 2450
Bigger cities?
Chicago Theater, Chicago, IL: 3880
Borgata Center, Atlantic City, NJ: 2400
Beacon Theatre, New York City, NY: 2829

So, what about SeaWorld?

Bayside Stadium, SeaWorld, Orlando, FL: 4500

Yeah, I guess it was really a step down for Mike and Bruce to play that dump.
 

Big difference between playing beer and chicken wings day at sea world to selling out the legendary beacon for 2 nights or not leaving one seat empty at the Royal Albert Hall in London.

What, exactly, is the difference?  What difference does it make if they play to 4500 adoring fans at SeaWorld or play to 2250 adoring fans at The Sands in Bethlehem, PA?  People that want to see the band will see the band no matter where they play.  I'd go to see Mike and Bruce at the Fond Du Lac County Fair if they play there again, just as I'd go to see Brian at the 2100 seat Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa, if he plays there again.

[Shady]

Look at the figures, The C50 tour was playing to 10-15 thousand people a night, selling out arenas etc while The Mike and Bruce experience are playing sea world.

Okay, let's look at the numbers, shall we?

I know that the band played some very large festivals and such for the C50 tour...I saw them at Summerfest in Milwaukee, and that venue has a seating capacity of 23,000, but it was nowhere near full.  However, here are the seating capacities of some of the other venues on the C50 tour.

Starz Center for the Performing Arts, Tampa, FL: 2600
Hult Center for the Performing Arts, Eugene, OR: 2450
Bigger cities?
Chicago Theater, Chicago, IL: 3880
Borgata Center, Atlantic City, NJ: 2400
Beacon Theatre, New York City, NY: 2829

So, what about SeaWorld?

Bayside Stadium, SeaWorld, Orlando, FL: 4500

Yeah, I guess it was really a step down for Mike and Bruce to play that dump.
 

Big difference between playing beer and chicken wings day at sea world to selling out the legendary beacon for 2 nights or not leaving one seat empty at the Royal Albert Hall in London.

What, exactly, is the difference?  What difference does it make if they play to 4500 adoring fans at SeaWorld or play to 2250 adoring fans at The Sands in Bethlehem, PA?  People that want to see the band will see the band no matter where they play.  I'd go to see Mike and Bruce at the Fond Du Lac County Fair if they play there again, just as I'd go to see Brian at the 2100 seat Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa, if he plays there again.

What gives you the idea they're adoring fans? I doubt those fans are aware of anything but the hits, if even. The show I attended I saw Brian get a standing ovation for Heroes and Villains and I saw people with tears in their eyes during IJWMFTT.

I understand how my view can come off pompous but if just reflects how I hold the Beach Boys in such a high regard. I truly believe Mike and Bruce don't deserve be be going around fooling people into beveling they are "The Beach Boys", they aren't. Beatles comparisons are irritating but it's literally like Paul and Ringo touring as The Beatles without John and George.

The Beach Boys are more than a fun fair band, a lot more. And right now the reunion would still be happening if it wasn't for Mike, that's a fact

[SurfRiderHawaii]

Look at the figures, The C50 tour was playing to 10-15 thousand people a night, selling out arenas etc while The Mike and Bruce experience are playing sea world.

Okay, let's look at the numbers, shall we?

I know that the band played some very large festivals and such for the C50 tour...I saw them at Summerfest in Milwaukee, and that venue has a seating capacity of 23,000, but it was nowhere near full.  However, here are the seating capacities of some of the other venues on the C50 tour.

Starz Center for the Performing Arts, Tampa, FL: 2600
Hult Center for the Performing Arts, Eugene, OR: 2450
Bigger cities?
Chicago Theater, Chicago, IL: 3880
Borgata Center, Atlantic City, NJ: 2400
Beacon Theatre, New York City, NY: 2829

So, what about SeaWorld?

Bayside Stadium, SeaWorld, Orlando, FL: 4500

Yeah, I guess it was really a step down for Mike and Bruce to play that dump.
 

Big difference between playing beer and chicken wings day at sea world to selling out the legendary beacon for 2 nights or not leaving one seat empty at the Royal Albert Hall in London.

What, exactly, is the difference?  What difference does it make if they play to 4500 adoring fans at SeaWorld or play to 2250 adoring fans at The Sands in Bethlehem, PA?  People that want to see the band will see the band no matter where they play.  I'd go to see Mike and Bruce at the Fond Du Lac County Fair if they play there again, just as I'd go to see Brian at the 2100 seat Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa, if he plays there again.

Huh. You're kidding?

You think the Bruce/Mike show is going to draw 4500 at $80 a pop? There is a reason they are playing small casinos.

Using your logic, you'd claim the Bruce/Mike show drew 50, 000 if they played 5 songs following a sold out Yankees game.

[SurfRiderHawaii]

Look at the figures, The C50 tour was playing to 10-15 thousand people a night, selling out arenas etc while The Mike and Bruce experience are playing sea world.

Okay, let's look at the numbers, shall we?

I know that the band played some very large festivals and such for the C50 tour...I saw them at Summerfest in Milwaukee, and that venue has a seating capacity of 23,000, but it was nowhere near full.  However, here are the seating capacities of some of the other venues on the C50 tour.

Starz Center for the Performing Arts, Tampa, FL: 2600
Hult Center for the Performing Arts, Eugene, OR: 2450
Bigger cities?
Chicago Theater, Chicago, IL: 3880
Borgata Center, Atlantic City, NJ: 2400
Beacon Theatre, New York City, NY: 2829

So, what about SeaWorld?

Bayside Stadium, SeaWorld, Orlando, FL: 4500

Yeah, I guess it was really a step down for Mike and Bruce to play that dump.
 

Big difference between playing beer and chicken wings day at sea world to selling out the legendary beacon for 2 nights or not leaving one seat empty at the Royal Albert Hall in London.

What, exactly, is the difference?  What difference does it make if they play to 4500 adoring fans at SeaWorld or play to 2250 adoring fans at The Sands in Bethlehem, PA?  People that want to see the band will see the band no matter where they play.  I'd go to see Mike and Bruce at the Fond Du Lac County Fair if they play there again, just as I'd go to see Brian at the 2100 seat Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa, if he plays there again.

What gives you the idea they're adoring fans? I doubt those fans are aware of anything but the hits, if even. The show I attended I saw Brian get a standing ovation for Heroes and Villains and I saw people with tears in their eyes during IJWMFTT.

I understand how my view can come off pompous but if just reflects how I hold the Beach Boys in such a high regard. I truly believe Mike and Bruce don't deserve be be going around fooling people into beveling they are "The Beach Boys", they aren't. Beatles comparisons are irritating but it's literally like Paul and Ringo touring as The Beatles without John and George.

The Beach Boys are more than a fun fair band, a lot more. And right now the reunion would still be happening if it wasn't for Mike, that's a fact

I couldn't have said it better.

[EgoHanger1966]

Okay, let's look at the numbers, shall we?

I know that the band played some very large festivals and such for the C50 tour...I saw them at Summerfest in Milwaukee, and that venue has a seating capacity of 23,000, but it was nowhere near full.  However, here are the seating capacities of some of the other venues on the C50 tour.

Starz Center for the Performing Arts, Tampa, FL: 2600
Hult Center for the Performing Arts, Eugene, OR: 2450
Bigger cities?
Chicago Theater, Chicago, IL: 3880
Borgata Center, Atlantic City, NJ: 2400
Beacon Theatre, New York City, NY: 2829

So, what about SeaWorld?

Bayside Stadium, SeaWorld, Orlando, FL: 4500

Yeah, I guess it was really a step down for Mike and Bruce to play that dump.

I saw the Beach Boys C50 last year at The Sands in Bethlehem, PA. It was the best concert I ever saw. The seating was 2250.

Yep, Bethlehem is right up there with Turkey City and Barkysville, Pa. How about Northville, and Garden City, Mi.?

I was there, too. It's not hicksville.

[Pinder's Gone To Kokomo And Back Again]

Look at the figures, The C50 tour was playing to 10-15 thousand people a night, selling out arenas etc while The Mike and Bruce experience are playing sea world.

Okay, let's look at the numbers, shall we?

I know that the band played some very large festivals and such for the C50 tour...I saw them at Summerfest in Milwaukee, and that venue has a seating capacity of 23,000, but it was nowhere near full.  However, here are the seating capacities of some of the other venues on the C50 tour.

Starz Center for the Performing Arts, Tampa, FL: 2600
Hult Center for the Performing Arts, Eugene, OR: 2450
Bigger cities?
Chicago Theater, Chicago, IL: 3880
Borgata Center, Atlantic City, NJ: 2400
Beacon Theatre, New York City, NY: 2829

So, what about SeaWorld?

Bayside Stadium, SeaWorld, Orlando, FL: 4500

Yeah, I guess it was really a step down for Mike and Bruce to play that dump.
 

Big difference between playing beer and chicken wings day at sea world to selling out the legendary beacon for 2 nights or not leaving one seat empty at the Royal Albert Hall in London.

What, exactly, is the difference?  What difference does it make if they play to 4500 adoring fans at SeaWorld or play to 2250 adoring fans at The Sands in Bethlehem, PA?  People that want to see the band will see the band no matter where they play.  I'd go to see Mike and Bruce at the Fond Du Lac County Fair if they play there again, just as I'd go to see Brian at the 2100 seat Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa, if he plays there again.

What gives you the idea they're adoring fans? I doubt those fans are aware of anything but the hits, if even. The show I attended I saw Brian get a standing ovation for Heroes and Villains and I saw people with tears in their eyes during IJWMFTT.

I understand how my view can come off pompous but if just reflects how I hold the Beach Boys in such a high regard. I truly believe Mike and Bruce don't deserve be be going around fooling people into beveling they are "The Beach Boys", they aren't. Beatles comparisons are irritating but it's literally like Paul and Ringo touring as The Beatles without John and George.

The Beach Boys are more than a fun fair band, a lot more. And right now the reunion would still be happening if it wasn't for Mike, that's a fact

Damn straight! Most of my beef with The Bruce Boys sort of gigs, is that state fairs, bingo halls, Seaworld's etc etc should be venues where little or lesser known acts who deserve respect should be playing or good up and coming acts to build a diverse audience and maybe work their way up to the Royal Albert Halls of the world, not the other way around.

[SMiLE Brian]

Mike should revive "celebration" if he wants to do flea-bag casinos and Seaworld.

[Pinder's Gone To Kokomo And Back Again]

Mike should revive "celebration" if he wants to do flea-bag casinos and Seaworld.

Bingo!

[drbeachboy]

I have been going to Beach Boys shows since 1969. In 1969 300 people. 1972 18,000 & again at a 3000 seat arena. 1974 about 12,000. 1978 2500. 1980 18,000. I can on and on where they played in all kinds arenas with different seating capacities. In the U.S. at least, they cannot fill 18,000 to 20,000 seat arenas anymore. I'll bet that less festivals, The Hollywood Bowl was the single biggest single act show that they performed with a crowd more than 6000 for the C50 Tour.

[Shady]

Let's never forget and always keep in our hearts the Mike Love of yesteryear. The man who for a brief period let go of all obsessions with money and charts and suddenly decided to become artistic. The result gave us such brilliant creations as Wild Honey and Sunflower (namely 'All I wanna Do'). One minute he was writing the funkiest and coolest lyrics of the 60's (Wild Honey record) and next he was digging deep into his soul and singing in a falsetto so pretty you think you died and went to heaven.

It didn't last long but that's the Mike Love I love

[Sheriff John Stone]

You guys aren't taking the time to read the posts, or else you're being ignorant. Or both.

I posted that I saw the Beach Boys C50 at The Sands in Bethlehem. The Sands is a casino. The hall seats 2250. The man sitting at the piano was Brian Wilson.

In 2001, I saw Brian Wilson opening - thought I'd mention OPENING again - for Paul Simon in Hershey, Pa. It was at the outdoor ampitheater, right outside the amusement park. You could hear and see the rolliecoasters flyin'.

This is just a pissing contest, going nowhere.

[Shady]

I have been going to Beach Boys shows since 1969. In 1969 300 people. 1972 18,000 & again at a 3000 seat arena. 1974 about 12,000. 1978 2500. 1980 18,000. I can on and on where they played in all kinds arenas with different seating capacities. In the U.S. at least, they cannot fill 18,000 to 20,000 seat arenas anymore. I'll bet that less festivals, The Hollywood Bowl was the single biggest single act show that they performed with a crowd more than 6000 for the C50 Tour.

They sold out the red rocks (9,000 or so, most likely more), Mohegan Sun Arena, two nights (9-10 thousand each night). I could go on. Your figures are way off if you think the Bowl was by far the biggest show they played.

[drbeachboy]

You guys aren't taking the time to read the posts, or else you're being ignorant. Or both.

I posted that I saw the Beach Boys C50 at The Sands in Bethlehem. The Sands is a casino. The hall seats 2250. The man sitting at the piano was Brian Wilson.

In 2001, I saw Brian Wilson opening - thought I'd mention OPENING again - for Paul Simon in Hershey, Pa. It was at the outdoor ampitheater, right outside the amusement park. You could hear and see the rolliecoasters flyin'.

This is just a pissing contest, going nowhere.

I hear ya. It's like beating a dead horse. When people hate on someone, the truth and facts mean absolutely nothing. Since this is essentially a hate thread, and this is my last post in it. If facts mean nothing to us so called true fans, then there is nothing more to be said.

[drbeachboy]

You guys aren't taking the time to read the posts, or else you're being ignorant. Or both.

I posted that I saw the Beach Boys C50 at The Sands in Bethlehem. The Sands is a casino. The hall seats 2250. The man sitting at the piano was Brian Wilson.

In 2001, I saw Brian Wilson opening - thought I'd mention OPENING again - for Paul Simon in Hershey, Pa. It was at the outdoor ampitheater, right outside the amusement park. You could hear and see the rolliecoasters flyin'.

This is just a pissing contest, going nowhere.

Double post, sorry.

Sure, I may be off on some venues, but the point is, is that they cannot sell out big 20k arenas anymore. If C50 couldn't do it, then Brian or Al or Mike & Bruce cannot do it in their current configurations either.

[Mikie]

Yep, Bethlehem is right up there with Turkey City and Barkysville, Pa. How about Northville, and Garden City, Mi.?

Is that anywhere near Gotfuct, Mi?

[SMiLE Brian]

The truth doesn't lie, nor hate.