Brian, Al, and David Tour 2013

[SloopJohnnyB]

I don't know if this was posted elsewhere but I thought Brain, Al, and David deserved a new thread now that the shows are about to start. Brian's site has a recent update regarding the tour:

Summer 2013 Tour
UPDATE: July 11, 2013
Fans are asking what they can expect from Brian's upcoming shows. Well, we got the inside word from Paul Mertens, Brian's fantastic arranger and muli-instrumentalist:
"The shows are featuring all the hits that fans, both casual and serious, would expect, but we're also delving into some rare cuts as well, adding some songs that have rarely, if ever, been performed live.

We also have the opportunity to highlight Al and David's contribution to the Beach Boys music, particularly Al's vocal power and David's seminal surf guitar style.

Having had an extended break, Brian and the band are really stoked to get out and play!"

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Looks like we'll hear a lot from Al and David!

'Some songs that rarely, if ever, been performed live' ??!! Wow!!!

So what rare songs do you expect to hear? I can't wait for this show!! Anyone else?

[LostArt]

Damn, I wish I could go to one of these shows.  North Chicago is only 3 hours away, and I'm free on the 26th, but I'm seeing Paul McCartney tomorrow night, and I just can't afford another concert right now.    

[SloopJohnnyB]

A good time to try 'Surf's Up' ? I think Brian, Al and Jeff could handle the vocals.

Looks like we'll get 'Honkin' Down the Highway'.  

[ontor pertawst]

I can see Jeff Beck closing his miniset with "Surf's Up" for that October show.

"Honkin'" has to be done. BW band members reading this, I am implanting a subliminal suggestion as you read this. When a man shouts "keep it clean," this will be your cue to begin playing "Honkin' Down the Highway." You will not remember reading this post, but you will remember the chords to the song. You will awake refreshed and smelling of pine on the count of 3... 2... 1...



You awake refreshed.

[zachrwolfe]

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[LdC]

I found this link posted on Facebook from The Beach Boys 50th Anniversary tour -

 http://somethingelsereviews.com/2013/07/14/were-the-heart-and-soul-of-this-thing-anyway-al-jardine-on-touring-with-brian-wilson-after-beach-boys-snub/

Its an interview with Al and he talks about the new tour.

[GoodToMyBaby]

Was trying to post a photo. Didn't work.

[Wirestone]

Al at center stage ...

[STE]

Bob is back!

[Heywood]

Who is that playing bass?

[Wirestone]

Who is that playing bass?

Bob Lizik.

[AndrewHickey]

Good to see Lizik back in the band.
Wonder why Probyn and Paul have swapped sides?

[Heywood]

That's who I thought. Great to see him back.

[Pacific Coast]

Wonder why Probyn and Paul have swapped sides?

So that newbies don't mistake Probyn for Al... ;-)

[JohnMill]

Wonder why Probyn and Paul have swapped sides?

So that newbies don't mistake Probyn for Al... ;-)

Good gracious he could be his son!  That is just uncanny!

[Rocky Raccoon]

Glad to see Brian will still be at the grand piano like he was for the Beach Boys tour.  I think it has more dignity than the little keyboard he would sit in front of (and barely, if ever play) at his solo shows.  Also it's nice to see Nicky Wonder and Bob Lizik back in the band.

[ontor pertawst]

Glad to see Brian will still be at the grand piano like he was for the Beach Boys tour.  I think it has more dignity than the little keyboard he would sit in front of (and barely, if ever play) at his solo shows.

But it is the little keyboard! Inside a piano shaped shell. Kids love the white candy coating, moms love the nutritious synthy center.



Fig. 54354. Rich synthesizer filling served piping hot.

Probyn Gregory is actually the result of a mad science experiment to cross Al Jardine with Michael McKean just because they kinda rhyme. They tampered in God's domain!

[Quzi]

Seeing Al at a distance after the Perth show I kept shouting "happy birthday Al!" thinking I'd impress the fans with my knowledge of his birthday. It turns out I did the exact opposite as "Al" eventually stepped into better lighting and revealed himself as Probyn. I made a complete fool of myself 

[ontor pertawst]

Somebody threw a beach ball at the Irvine gig that had "Probin" scrawled on it, in Serial Killer Sans Serif font.

Probin. Ask your doctor for it by name. Some side effects may occur.

[Wirestone]

the little keyboard he would sit in front of (and barely, if ever play) at his solo shows.

He's played keys pretty consistently in his live shows since 2009.

[Rocky Raccoon]

the little keyboard he would sit in front of (and barely, if ever play) at his solo shows.

He's played keys pretty consistently in his live shows since 2009.

Oh okay.  I had never seen him live until the Beach Boys tour so I was only judging from the Pet Sounds/Smile/On Tour DVDs.

[Mikie]

Hey, one half of the Tasty Brothers is back, eh?  Now, where's Jimmy Hines?  And Taylor Mills would sure be a nice addition.....

[Pacific Coast]

5 guitarists
3 keyboardists
2 percussionists
1 bassist
1 Mertens

[wantsomecorn]

5 guitarists
3 keyboardists
2 percussionists
1 bassist
1 Mertens

Can we get a full list? Is it just the same as Brian's lineup pre-reunion?

[Rocky Raccoon]

From the picture it looks like

Keyboards:
Brian, Scott Bennett, Darian Sahanaja

Guitars:
Al, David, Probyn Gregory, Jeff Foskett, Nicky Wonder

Drums/Percussion:
Nelson Bragg, Mike D'Amico

Then Bob Lizik on Bass and Paul Mertens on everything else.