M & B Tour 2013

[Don't Back Down]

Anyone  else attend the Clay Center show?

hi don..glad you liked the show. I was going to go and meet scott but alas I messed up my back last week..L4L5 disk problems. could not walk, lay down or even sit without being in pain. had to get it popped back into place during 2 visits. better now. sucks big time turning 60 this weekend but at least i'm on the right side of the ground... 

Glad you're still with us (on the top side where the grass is).  You'll adapt to 60 same as 40, 50 etc.  I'll come back from the BAD/BECK show to my 61st.  Are you going to make the D.C. show?  Jan scored the Bruce autographed LP same as she scored the BW autograph in Morgantown.  You should have seen her.  She just walked up and handed it to him.  He he picked it up, took it to his organ, signed it and brought it back to her.  She has become so adept at snagging signatures that I no longer even try, just leave it to her.

Hey donald! I was at the Clay Center show as well and I totally saw Bruce handing back an LP to someone, so cool that was you two!
The Clay Center show was amazing, they were tight and sounded so good at the venue. I hope they make more stops here! My only letdowns
were no Wild Honey and Isn't It Time, otherwise it was an excellent night! My favorite Mike & Bruce concert by far Loved "Good To My Baby"!
Did you also catch John singing "But she let Mike Love come between us and it shattered our plans" line? Haha

[drbeachboy]

Thats an Oldsurferdude trademark as of 2013.

I miss the old bastard.

You can visit with him over on the Hoffman board. He's taken up residence there.

[Dancing Bear]

Thats an Oldsurferdude trademark as of 2013.

I miss the old bastard.

For a small fee I can post every day OSD's two kinds of extremely childish, unfunny and boring posts: "mikh luhv sucks" and "w00000t  ". I only have to copy and paste, it's a piece of cake. 

[Micha]

Thats an Oldsurferdude trademark as of 2013.

I miss the old bastard.

I don't.

[Andrew G. Doe]

Seems we're forming a consensus here.

[BB Universe]

Certain things are never missed once gone...and that is one of them!   

[SMiLE Brian]

Back on topic, what have been the recent M&B setlists? I am curious what they played at the show in my area.

[Michael Edwards Love]

Back on topic, what have been the recent M&B setlists? I am curious what they played at the show in my area.

Not sure what show was near you, but this is a pretty good resource.  I'm going to Williamsport, PA tonight and will try to post a setlist tomorrow sometime.

http://www.setlist.fm/setlists/the-beach-boys-3d6c17b.html

[Custom Machine]

Certain things are never missed once gone...and that is one of them!   

Wait a minute, does this mean OldSurferDude is finally gone from the board?  I was shocked that he didn't get his ass permanently banned ages ago.  The one thing I could never figure out is how he sounded like an immature 8 year old 95% of the time, but on rare occasions he actually posted something that sounded coherent and intelligent.  Please tell me he won't be back.

[SMiLE Brian]

Back on topic, what have been the recent M&B setlists? I am curious what they played at the show in my area.

Not sure what show was near you, but this is a pretty good resource.  I'm going to Williamsport, PA tonight and will try to post a setlist tomorrow sometime.

http://www.setlist.fm/setlists/the-beach-boys-3d6c17b.html

Thanks for the link, some interesting songs I had not heard before live. But still too similar to the show I went to in 2011.



Do It Again
Little Honda
Catch a Wave
Hawaii
Summer Means Fun
(Bruce & Terry cover)
Surf City
(Jan & Dean cover)
Surfin' Safari
Surfer Girl
Getcha Back
Don't Worry Baby
Little Deuce Coupe
409
Shut Down
I Get Around
Ballad of Ole' Betsy
Why Do Fools Fall in Love
(Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers cover)
When I Grow Up (to Be a Man)
Darlin'
Be True to Your School
Sloop John B
Wouldn't It Be Nice
Then I Kissed Her
(The Crystals cover)
California Girls
God Only Knows
Good Vibrations
Kokomo
Help Me, Rhonda
Rock and Roll Music
(Chuck Berry cover)
Do You Wanna Dance?
(Bobby Freeman cover)
Barbara Ann
(The Regents cover)
Fun, Fun, Fun
Encore:
Wild Honey
Goin' to the Beach
Surfin' U.S.A.

[RubberSoul13]

That's the setlist from Frederick...the following night in Ocean City they added "Cool Head, Warm Heart"...and someone on the last page mentioned that "Good To My Baby" was played at the West Virginia concert a few days ago. These sets are actually somewhat lacking in comparison to the 43 song set I saw over the summer...

[donald]

I saw them in June in the San Jose/Saratoga CA  area and they did Wild Honey, Isn't it Time, and All this is that.
In Charleston at the Clay center last Sunday these songs were gone.  Replaced by Summer Means Fun and Going to the Beach.  And they did Darlin at the Clay center and I don't recall it from Saratoga.  I actually got a set list from the Clay center from one of the crew but I don't have a setlist from the Saratoga show.  And of course, the Carl footage singing GOK was added to the more recent show, not there in June.  The vocals seemed to have improved over the past three months, surprising in that they shouild be getting a little hoarse after the long summer of touring.  Cowsill's percussion was hot last week but when I saw them in June, he was on fire, playing a very powerful set.  Actually, Mike looked and sounded better last week than any time I can recall since somewhere in the late 80's or early 90's.  I had the impression that they were actually in competition with Brian and company on who could put on a stronger show.  They played their asses off and really seemed to connect with the audience right up to the last second when they left the stage.

[Steve Mayo]

I saw them in June in the San Jose/Saratoga CA  area and they did Wild Honey, Isn't it Time, and All this is that.
In Charleston at the Clay center last Sunday these songs were gone.  Replaced by Summer Means Fun and Going to the Beach.  And they did Darlin at the Clay center and I don't recall it from Saratoga.  I actually got a set list from the Clay center from one of the crew but I don't have a setlist from the Saratoga show.  And of course, the Carl footage singing GOK was added to the more recent show, not there in June.  The vocals seemed to have improved over the past three months, surprising in that they shouild be getting a little hoarse after the long summer of touring.  Cowsill's percussion was hot last week but when I saw them in June, he was on fire, playing a very powerful set.  Actually, Mike looked and sounded better last week than any time I can recall since somewhere in the late 80's or early 90's.  I had the impression that they were actually in competition with Brian and company on who could put on a stronger show.  They played their asses off and really seemed to connect with the audience right up to the last second when they left the stage.

damn my back!! sure wished I could have made that show, don. how's life been treating you?

[RubberSoul13]

I saw them in June in the San Jose/Saratoga CA  area and they did Wild Honey, Isn't it Time, and All this is that.
In Charleston at the Clay center last Sunday these songs were gone.  Replaced by Summer Means Fun and Going to the Beach.  And they did Darlin at the Clay center and I don't recall it from Saratoga.  I actually got a set list from the Clay center from one of the crew but I don't have a setlist from the Saratoga show.  And of course, the Carl footage singing GOK was added to the more recent show, not there in June.  The vocals seemed to have improved over the past three months, surprising in that they shouild be getting a little hoarse after the long summer of touring.  Cowsill's percussion was hot last week but when I saw them in June, he was on fire, playing a very powerful set.  Actually, Mike looked and sounded better last week than any time I can recall since somewhere in the late 80's or early 90's.  I had the impression that they were actually in competition with Brian and company on who could put on a stronger show.  They played their asses off and really seemed to connect with the audience right up to the last second when they left the stage.

The two shows I just saw left a very competitive taste in my mouth too. We'll be able to compare soon!

[Nicko1234]

I saw them in June in the San Jose/Saratoga CA  area and they did Wild Honey, Isn't it Time, and All this is that.
In Charleston at the Clay center last Sunday these songs were gone.  Replaced by Summer Means Fun and Going to the Beach.  And they did Darlin at the Clay center and I don't recall it from Saratoga.  I actually got a set list from the Clay center from one of the crew but I don't have a setlist from the Saratoga show.  And of course, the Carl footage singing GOK was added to the more recent show, not there in June.  The vocals seemed to have improved over the past three months, surprising in that they shouild be getting a little hoarse after the long summer of touring.  Cowsill's percussion was hot last week but when I saw them in June, he was on fire, playing a very powerful set.  Actually, Mike looked and sounded better last week than any time I can recall since somewhere in the late 80's or early 90's.  I had the impression that they were actually in competition with Brian and company on who could put on a stronger show.  They played their asses off and really seemed to connect with the audience right up to the last second when they left the stage.

I doubt that really. I think the shows have been of a very high standard since Mike Kowalski left.

[Justin]

Who would've guessed that Mike and his crew would be this competitive at this stage of their career?  I think it's great and it only benefits the fans of this great music.  If M&B are anywhere near LA soon I shall be there!

[Andrew G. Doe]

Mike & Bruce upped their game significantly in 2004: when Scott took over as MD and Kowalski was replaced by Cowsill, the difference became exponential. Granted over here in the UK we get the justly legendary 50+ indoor sets, but on a level playing field they'll give Brian's band a run for their money any given Sunday.

Of course, the real deal outshines both.

[filledeplage]

Mike & Bruce upped their game significantly in 2004: when Scott took over as MD and Kowalski was replaced by Cowsill, the difference became exponential. Granted over here in the UK we get the justly legendary 50+ indoor sets, but on a level playing field they'll give Brian's band a run for their money any given Sunday.

Of course, the real deal outshines both.

Andrew - I would agree but am less jealous than I have been in the past at the UK setlist.  The Touring Band has added to the setlist, very cautiously.  And rightfully so.  It has been a building process from the outset.  They did become delightfully daring with Wild Honey this past Spring.  

And, it think that it surprised the audience as well as them, that it has been so well received.  I don't know why.  I'd love to see them to do the rock/doo wop hybrid, In the Parking Lot. It tells a real story of the early to mid 1960's.  It would fit nicely with Be True to Your School.  It would preserve the car theme, and show the blending of doo wop /rock.

And, I agree that they are very capable.  Any given Sunday is a good Sunday to see the Beach Boys!  

[Gertie J.]

norbit

[SMiLE Brian]

Back on topic

hilarious.

Seriously, you never talk about the BBs. All you post is sarcastic remarks about the posters here. I talked about the topic of this thread, M&B.

[bluesno1fann]

Back on topic

hilarious.

Seriously, you never talk about the BBs. All you post is sarcastic remarks about the posters here. I talked about the topic of this thread, M&B.

You're right. I checked her post history, from the first page alone there was only 1 or 2 posts that actually have to do with the BB's.

[Gertie J.]

norbit

[Shady]

Gertie just has a crush, leave her alone.

[Jim V.]

Andrew - I would agree but am less jealous than I have been in the past at the UK setlist.  The Touring Band has added to the setlist, very cautiously.  And rightfully so.  It has been a building process from the outset.  They did become delightfully daring with Wild Honey this past Spring. 

Always daring for a legendary rock and roll group to add a top 30 hit which features on their biggest selling CD of the past ten years.

[Andrew G. Doe]

Top 30 ?  Betcha $10,000,000 it wasn't. 

Irrespective of chart position, it's not a song Joe Q. Public would immediately associate with the band.