Brian with Jeff Beck Fall Tour Dates

[Cyncie]

Is there a way to watch the show online as it's happening?

Not sure about a stream, but they do put episodes online:

http://www.latenightwithjimmyfallon.com

[Mayoman]

According to Brian's forum, Blondie was there for "Sail On Sailor" and "Wild Honey" tonight.

Hi Mayoman,  Welcome to the board.    Boston, my new favorite set so far.  This tour keeps getting better!  Blondie should be at all dates.  Jeff is doing "Even Odds" -one of his better recent rave-ups from 1999.  Was there a dry eye in Boston as the lights went out after Danny Boy?  Bet not, me too - I'm Irish/English.  Hope they do a dvd.  Note from the Albany show:  Jeff made a comment the other day about how folks should turn off the recorders and just enjoy the show.  The up-loader mentioned he was being hassled by security! -"stay in 'yer seat kid, we's got a show going on."  

Thanks for the welcome! I'll be at the next show in Wallingford, first time seeing Brian, Al, and David(I saw Mike and Bruce a few weeks ago). Incredibly excited!

[feelsflow]

Is there a way to watch the show online as it's happening?

Not sure about a stream, but they do put episodes online:

http://www.latenightwithjimmyfallon.com

  Better grab it on a dvr quick.  NBC won't leave them up for long, and they don't play long on you-tub either.

[filledeplage]

According to Brian's forum, Blondie was there for "Sail On Sailor" and "Wild Honey" tonight.

Hi Mayoman,  Welcome to the board.   Boston, my new favorite set so far.  This tour keeps getting better!  Blondie should be at all dates.  Jeff is doing "Even Odds" -one of his better recent rave-ups from 1999.  Was there a dry eye in Boston as the lights went out after Danny Boy?  Bet not, me too - I'm Irish/English.  Hope they do a dvd.  Note from the Albany show:  Jeff made a comment the other day about how folks should turn off the recorders and just enjoy the show.  The up-loader mentioned he was being hassled by security! -"stay in 'yer seat kid, we's got a show going on."  

Danny Boy was amazing, agree 100%.  Security was obnoxious last night.  I used to feel that the videos were not a good thing, although I play them all the time, now.  I think it helps convince naysayers about the high quality of all the bands, and want to see them live.  Chicago takes a different and surprising position.  They tell the audience to take all the shots and videos they want, and they'd like them uploaded.  You don't need the whole show, but a few songs gives a sense of the direction the various bands are going in.

The setlist was grand.  Danny Boy was SO emotional, as was Surf's Up. Beck almost played in adoration of the music.  It was definitely not a BB type show, which didn't give Al and Dave a swing at showing their stuff, but with a double billing, the Beck people wanted a full list from Jeff. Only fair.  I loved hearing I'm Waiting For the Day at soundcheck.  It was my first Brian show since C50.  

And, interesting to see how loyal Jeff's fans are, who've followed his career as many of us have done with the Boys...  

[ontor pertawst]

Tired of Surf's Up yet? No?

Boston: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OF1ZZPsH328

Brian Wilson and Jeff Beck deliver a virtuoso night of music

http://www.bostonglobe.com/arts/music/2013/10/10/brian-wilson-and-jeff-beck-deliver-virtuoso-night-music/c3yafmK6D74szfKz7UhsmN/story.html

"The Love is gone, as in Mike, playing state fair tents with his Beach Boys jukebox. But Brian Wilson’s family is growing. He already has the better band and now he’s got Al Jardine, the only Beach Boy whose vocal powers remain undiminished. And at the Wang Theatre Wednesday night, Wilson’s group threw us a curve ball Clayton Kershaw couldn’t snap off on six days rest.

A few songs into his set, Wilson called onto stage Blondie Chaplin, who left the Beach Boys during the Nixon administration, and the singer performed the best version of “Sail On, Sailor” you’ve heard since, well, the Nixon administration.

That’s not all. Original Beach Boys member David Marks, another special guest and castoff from Love’s traveling show, took on the baroque pop of the late Dennis Wilson’s 1968 song, “Little Bird.” Anytime the dude in the back corner (multi-instrumentalist Probyn Gregory) is desperately switching from trumpet to banjo, you know good things are happening."

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Danny Boy: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98XAyT6-0wM

[FatherOfTheMan Sr101]

Albany:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQRAJUHbSmw
Our Prayer / etc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X899hVZSQ8A
A Day in the Life

Bring on Wild Honey!

You can hear me go "WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO" after Our Prayer! Awesome!

[J.G. Dev]

Tired of Surf's Up yet? No?

Boston: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OF1ZZPsH328

For me, this segment alone was worth the price of admission. Truly transcendent.

[rab2591]

Tired of Surf's Up yet? No?

Boston: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OF1ZZPsH328

They need to record this medley in the studio (or just record properly record it live) - tack it on as an extra for the new album. That's the best arrangement of CIFOTM I've ever heard.

[filledeplage]

Tired of Surf's Up yet? No?

Boston: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OF1ZZPsH328

Brian Wilson and Jeff Beck deliver a virtuoso night of music

http://www.bostonglobe.com/arts/music/2013/10/10/brian-wilson-and-jeff-beck-deliver-virtuoso-night-music/c3yafmK6D74szfKz7UhsmN/story.html

"The Love is gone, as in Mike, playing state fair tents with his Beach Boys jukebox. But Brian Wilson’s family is growing. He already has the better band and now he’s got Al Jardine, the only Beach Boy whose vocal powers remain undiminished. And at the Wang Theatre Wednesday night, Wilson’s group threw us a curve ball Clayton Kershaw couldn’t snap off on six days rest.

A few songs into his set, Wilson called onto stage Blondie Chaplin, who left the Beach Boys during the Nixon administration, and the singer performed the best version of “Sail On, Sailor” you’ve heard since, well, the Nixon administration.

That’s not all. Original Beach Boys member David Marks, another special guest and castoff from Love’s traveling show, took on the baroque pop of the late Dennis Wilson’s 1968 song, “Little Bird.” Anytime the dude in the back corner (multi-instrumentalist Probyn Gregory) is desperately switching from trumpet to banjo, you know good things are happening."

The show was awesome, but there is no reason for the writer to dump on the Touring Band. And, why is there such a hostile and intolerant attitude about the agrarian venues, that actually feed us? Food doesn't come from a store - it comes from the people who grow it.  You don't see that bigoted attitude outside the US, I don't think where there is respect for farmers and farms. 

I've been reading that paper for decades, and they have not always been so generous to the Boys, especially back to Pet Sounds and Smiley eras.  True, the tide may have turned.  Seeing music in a big city glam venue doesn't change the fan base.  It is just intolerant to diss a "country fair" or even a casino.  It's not the venue, it's the music. JMHO

And, for the author's info, Carl Wilson did a fine job both on SOS (as did Billy Hinsche) and Wild Honey on the single, and live.  Cowsill knocks them both out of the park as well.

[ontor pertawst]

Here, I'll balance it out for you by a snippy review:

"Towards the end of Beck’s graceful set, Wilson’s gang made their way back to stage, lending voices to the mix — a “Surf’s Up” chorale for Fender and falsetto. The wordless parts were wondrous, floating, ethereal.

“Barbara Ann” was more Beach Boys bullshit, but at least Beck impaled it. Seven guitars? Really? With Jeff Beck onstage? Please.

Classic rock is a dead dog, its tongue stuck to the sidewalk. Brian Wilson is a joke. Sue me. But Beck, even at his loungiest, moves forward. The thumb."

http://www.nippertown.com/2013/10/10/live-jeff-beck-the-palace-theatre-10813/#sthash.afdPopGm.dpuf

[Pretty Funky]

I too am keeping an eye on You tube for WH but while searching I stumbled on this!

Brian singing "I'm A Little Teapot".

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mupK6vp_gtI

What the heck is it from?

[filledeplage]

Here, I'll balance it out for you by a snippy review:

"Towards the end of Beck’s graceful set, Wilson’s gang made their way back to stage, lending voices to the mix — a “Surf’s Up” chorale for Fender and falsetto. The wordless parts were wondrous, floating, ethereal.

“Barbara Ann” was more Beach Boys bullshit, but at least Beck impaled it. Seven guitars? Really? With Jeff Beck onstage? Please.

Classic rock is a dead dog, its tongue stuck to the sidewalk. Brian Wilson is a joke. Sue me. But Beck, even at his loungiest, moves forward. The thumb."

http://www.nippertown.com/2013/10/10/live-jeff-beck-the-palace-theatre-10813/#sthash.afdPopGm.dpuf

Thanks for that.  I read "Over Under Sideways Down," in that article, and had actually hoped that he would have done that. Just for the context of Yardbirds.  And Beck paid beautiful tribute to the BB music.  It is all in the presentation.  Beck's guitar "vocalized," as it were.  

But, that said, I don't want a steady diet of Beck, and was delighted to hear old Fun, Fun, Fun. Some music "intensity" is great, but, it is also great to be able to "lighten up" - and that makes the show balanced.  It was intense to hear Brian do "I'm Waiting for the Day." Old Pet Sounds practically had the grooves worn out.  Bennett jumped down and got the crowd on its' feet exactly when needed.  "Reading" the crowd is important, too.  

And, I did like that Brian's guys "shared" the stage.  Paul Von Mertens did an outstanding job conducting.  

Thanks again.

It was amazing that a YouTube got out.  Whoever did it was very clever. 

[KittyKat]

Tired of Surf's Up yet? No?

Boston: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OF1ZZPsH328

Brian Wilson and Jeff Beck deliver a virtuoso night of music

http://www.bostonglobe.com/arts/music/2013/10/10/brian-wilson-and-jeff-beck-deliver-virtuoso-night-music/c3yafmK6D74szfKz7UhsmN/story.html

"The Love is gone, as in Mike, playing state fair tents with his Beach Boys jukebox. But Brian Wilson’s family is growing. He already has the better band and now he’s got Al Jardine, the only Beach Boy whose vocal powers remain undiminished. And at the Wang Theatre Wednesday night, Wilson’s group threw us a curve ball Clayton Kershaw couldn’t snap off on six days rest.

A few songs into his set, Wilson called onto stage Blondie Chaplin, who left the Beach Boys during the Nixon administration, and the singer performed the best version of “Sail On, Sailor” you’ve heard since, well, the Nixon administration.

That’s not all. Original Beach Boys member David Marks, another special guest and castoff from Love’s traveling show, took on the baroque pop of the late Dennis Wilson’s 1968 song, “Little Bird.” Anytime the dude in the back corner (multi-instrumentalist Probyn Gregory) is desperately switching from trumpet to banjo, you know good things are happening."

The show was awesome, but there is no reason for the writer to dump on the Touring Band. And, why is there such a hostile and intolerant attitude about the agrarian venues, that actually feed us? Food doesn't come from a store - it comes from the people who grow it.  You don't see that bigoted attitude outside the US, I don't think where there is respect for farmers and farms. 

I've been reading that paper for decades, and they have not always been so generous to the Boys, especially back to Pet Sounds and Smiley eras.  True, the tide may have turned.  Seeing music in a big city glam venue doesn't change the fan base.  It is just intolerant to diss a "country fair" or even a casino.  It's not the venue, it's the music. JMHO

And, for the author's info, Carl Wilson did a fine job both on SOS (as did Billy Hinsche) and Wild Honey on the single, and live.  Cowsill knocks them both out of the park as well.

I don't get the criticism of county fairs as venues, either. There are fewer of them around due to budget cuts and less agriculture in the US, and those that remain have often been turned into legit concert venues. In fact, you sometimes pay extra to attend the musical portion. The Orange County Fair and the California State Fair are a couple of examples of that, where you pay up to $40 extra for a seat. They often feature contemporary acts as well as oldies acts. I've seen a variety of excellent bands at county fairs over the years, including the Four Tops (with Levi Stubbs), B.B. King, Del Shannon, the Turtles/Flo & Eddie, Johnny Rivers, the Everly Brothers, the Fabulous Thunderbirds, Dwight Yoakum, Tower of Power, and others. All excellent shows, as good as any you'd see in a concert hall or night club. I've never had a great desire to see Mike Love with the Beach Boys, but I won't put them down for playing country fairs or casinos. Both of which Brian himself has played, at least a few times.

As for the reviewer who hated Brian and love Beck, I disagree that classic rock is a "tongue stuck to the sidewalk." It makes people really happy because it's GOOD music. People who go to Mike's shows and say they enjoy them are enjoying Brian's songs. It's not just nostalgia, because people too young to remember when they were hits get into it, too. I know the people who go to Brian's shows,at least, are often college age, and they like it when he does "the oldies" as well as the more obscure tunes.

[RubberSoul13]

Tired of Surf's Up yet? No?

Boston: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OF1ZZPsH328

Brian Wilson and Jeff Beck deliver a virtuoso night of music

http://www.bostonglobe.com/arts/music/2013/10/10/brian-wilson-and-jeff-beck-deliver-virtuoso-night-music/c3yafmK6D74szfKz7UhsmN/story.html

"The Love is gone, as in Mike, playing state fair tents with his Beach Boys jukebox. But Brian Wilson’s family is growing. He already has the better band and now he’s got Al Jardine, the only Beach Boy whose vocal powers remain undiminished. And at the Wang Theatre Wednesday night, Wilson’s group threw us a curve ball Clayton Kershaw couldn’t snap off on six days rest.

A few songs into his set, Wilson called onto stage Blondie Chaplin, who left the Beach Boys during the Nixon administration, and the singer performed the best version of “Sail On, Sailor” you’ve heard since, well, the Nixon administration.

That’s not all. Original Beach Boys member David Marks, another special guest and castoff from Love’s traveling show, took on the baroque pop of the late Dennis Wilson’s 1968 song, “Little Bird.” Anytime the dude in the back corner (multi-instrumentalist Probyn Gregory) is desperately switching from trumpet to banjo, you know good things are happening."

The show was awesome, but there is no reason for the writer to dump on the Touring Band. And, why is there such a hostile and intolerant attitude about the agrarian venues, that actually feed us? Food doesn't come from a store - it comes from the people who grow it.  You don't see that bigoted attitude outside the US, I don't think where there is respect for farmers and farms.  

I've been reading that paper for decades, and they have not always been so generous to the Boys, especially back to Pet Sounds and Smiley eras.  True, the tide may have turned.  Seeing music in a big city glam venue doesn't change the fan base.  It is just intolerant to diss a "country fair" or even a casino.  It's not the venue, it's the music. JMHO

And, for the author's info, Carl Wilson did a fine job both on SOS (as did Billy Hinsche) and Wild Honey on the single, and live.  Cowsill knocks them both out of the park as well.

I don't get the criticism of county fairs as venues, either. There are fewer of them around due to budget cuts and less agriculture in the US, and those that remain have often been turned into legit concert venues. In fact, you sometimes pay extra to attend the musical portion. The Orange County Fair and the California State Fair are a couple of examples of that, where you pay up to $40 extra for a seat. They often feature contemporary acts as well as oldies acts. I've seen a variety of excellent bands at county fairs over the years, including the Four Tops (with Levi Stubbs), B.B. King, Del Shannon, the Turtles/Flo & Eddie, Johnny Rivers, the Everly Brothers, the Fabulous Thunderbirds, Dwight Yoakum, Tower of Power, and others. All excellent shows, as good as any you'd see in a concert hall or night club. I've never had a great desire to see Mike Love with the Beach Boys, but I won't put them down for playing country fairs or casinos. Both of which Brian himself has played, at least a few times.

As for the reviewer who hated Brian and love Beck, I disagree that classic rock is a "tongue stuck to the sidewalk." It makes people really happy because it's GOOD music. People who go to Mike's shows and say they enjoy them are enjoying Brian's songs. It's not just nostalgia, because people too young to remember when they were hits get into it, too. I know the people who go to Brian's shows,at least, are often college age, and they like it when he does "the oldies" as well as the more obscure tunes.

Not JUST Brian's songs...when I hear Surfin' Safari I don't stop and think...Damn! Brian really knocked that I-IV-V outta the park! I think Damn! Mike's got some kick ass lyrics...and God bless Chuck Berry!

[Phoenix]

And, for the author's info, Carl Wilson did a fine job both on SOS (as did Billy Hinsche) and Wild Honey on the single, and live.  Cowsill knocks them both out of the park as well.

He didn't say any of those guys did any less but as pointed out when discussing the pros and cons of each of the currently touring outfits, there is a benefit of having "the real thing".  Whether it's Mike voice on the early hits, the full instrumentation on the Pet Sounds stuff, or Al on "Rhonda", there's a difference between hearing Carl, Billy, or John do a great job, and hearing the guy Carl chose to sing it back in '73.  These guys are pros.  It's pretty hard for them to do these songs bad (now that Baker is gone and Brian doesn't try to sing beyond his comfortable range) but nothing really beats that "real thing".

IMOHO... 

[Andrew G. Doe]

Additionally, about half way through the set, he explained that they used to do Their Hearts Were Full of Spring, but that  "we just recently started doing it again, well, what's left of us". An obvious reference of what's going on with M&B, and the crowd gave a nice round of applause at that comment.

Ironically, M&B are actually doing "Their Hearts Were Full of Spring" too these days...

These days ? Try since at least fall 2004.

[filledeplage]

And, for the author's info, Carl Wilson did a fine job both on SOS (as did Billy Hinsche) and Wild Honey on the single, and live.  Cowsill knocks them both out of the park as well.

He didn't say any of those guys did any less but as pointed out when discussing with the pros and cons of each of the currently touring outfits, there is a benefit of having "the real thing".  Whether it's Mike voice on the early hits, the full instrumentation on the Pet Sounds stuff, or Al on "Rhonda", there's a difference between hearing Carl, Billy, or John do a great job, and hearing the guy Carl chose to sing it back in '73.  These guys are pros.  It's pretty hard for them to do these songs bad (now that Baker is gone and Brian doesn't try to sing beyond his comfortable range) but nothing really beats that "real thing".

IMOHO... 

My problem is that the columnist put no context around the article.  And, SOS and WH are strenuous songs.  No doubt.  I doubt he ever saw the Touring Band, and is operating under pure hearsay, and not doing the underlying homework.

Wise guy puns, such as "The Love is gone, as in Mike..."  Snap judgments as to this illusory "battle of the bands."  And, if he want a to see a "dude in the back" busy - he can take a glimpse at Cowsill on drums, congas, while doing Wild Honey. He has no basis of comparison.  Probyn is great, as are the three bands.  But they all multitask.  He only saw one band, not the Touring Band or even Al's Cannata, who is switching woodwinds, brass, etc. He looks at Brian's band in isolation.  I find it imbalanced.

Maybe he should look at some C50 YouTubes, and get a better spectrum of skill sets. And some of Al's band.  

Beck is a legend, no doubt.  But, there is a big picture, here.

[Andrew G. Doe]

That's how it is, very Orwellian - Brian good, Mike bad. Piss poor journalism, of course, but that's how the media functions these days.

[ontor pertawst]

Hopefully we can put a stop to this business of reviews you don't agree with!

[SMiLE Brian]

Mike has 50 years of being a jerk on his side!

[drbeachboy]

Hopefully we can put a stop to this business of reviews you don't agree with!

Well, with your reply here, I understand now why piss poor journalism flourishes in today's society.

[Wirestone]

Guys, Mike has lost. It's the end of the story. You can bitch and moan as much as you like, but for serious music fans and critics, Brian is the only Beach Boy who still matters. It's been that way for at least 20 years, and as long as Mike is capable of stunts like the end of the C50, it ain't gonna change.

What's more, Brian could play worse set lists, with a worse band, in worse venues, and Mike would still be written about in that way. People reap what they sow.

Who is on Jimmy Fallon tonight?

[Pretty Funky]

Mike has lost.

That there was any type of competition will be news to him, as it was to me and many others.


....and unless Brian plays something from the new album on Fallon, its not really any different to M&B doing a Good Morning America slot with some oldies.

[Bubba Ho-Tep]

Here, I'll balance it out for you by a snippy review:

"Towards the end of Beck’s graceful set, Wilson’s gang made their way back to stage, lending voices to the mix — a “Surf’s Up” chorale for Fender and falsetto. The wordless parts were wondrous, floating, ethereal.

“Barbara Ann” was more Beach Boys bullshit, but at least Beck impaled it. Seven guitars? Really? With Jeff Beck onstage? Please.

Classic rock is a dead dog, its tongue stuck to the sidewalk. Brian Wilson is a joke. Sue me. But Beck, even at his loungiest, moves forward. The thumb."

http://www.nippertown.com/2013/10/10/live-jeff-beck-the-palace-theatre-10813/#sthash.afdPopGm.dpuf

I'd like to kick his ass.....

[KittyKat]

Guys, Mike has lost. It's the end of the story. You can bitch and moan as much as you like, but for serious music fans and critics, Brian is the only Beach Boy who still matters. It's been that way for at least 20 years, and as long as Mike is capable of stunts like the end of the C50, it ain't gonna change.

What's more, Brian could play worse set lists, with a worse band, in worse venues, and Mike would still be written about in that way. People reap what they sow.

Who is on Jimmy Fallon tonight?

Is there some kind of loyalty test that qualifies one for being a "serious music fan," or a "serious critic"? I'd probably flunk. Don't care, either.

Brian is a winner no matter what, because it's music and his songs that are getting played by both him and Mike. Brian will never play 100 plus shows a year.  Mike will do that, playing to thousands more fans than Brian can due to sheer quantity of shows alone, and give Brian and Al 20 percent each in license fees. Plus, he will win new fans for Brian's music, some of whom might be curious enough to buy more Beach Boys music and study their history. Some of them in turn will go to Brian's shows and buy Brian's solo records.  I'm not sure the BB will ever reunite, or if Brian will ever be able to get Mike's license away, but to me, it's not the worst thing.