Brian with Jeff Beck Fall Tour Dates

[Doo Dah]

As was mentioned in the Brian in Atlanta Oct 4th thread...here is the general announcement of an 18 city tour:

http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2013/08/05/jeff-beck-brian-wilson-exclusive-fall-tour-dates/2596367/

Exclusive: Brian Wilson, Jeff Beck touring together


Marco della Cava, USA TODAY 12:03 a.m. EDT August 5, 2013


The guitarist got the touring invite after contributing licks to the Beach Boy's upcoming solo album.



Not much gets guitar ace Jeff Beck rattled. But when he was asked to honor Beach Boy Brian Wilson at his MusiCares Person of the Year tribute in 2006, Beck nervously stepped up with Surf's Up and Surfin' USA, just hoping not to offend.

Beck needn't have worried. That initial meeting has led to him not only contributing fretwork on Wilson's forthcoming solo album, but also joining Wilson on a tour that kicks off Sept. 27 in Hollywood, Fla., and wraps Oct. 27 in Akron, Ohio, with tickets going on sale Aug. 9.

"He's got a truckload of hits to play, but we'll build on that and interact," Beck tells USA TODAY. "Brian will kick things off, but I'll also be given enough time to establish what I'm about. In the end, we'll mix and match. It's a complete honor to be on stage with him."

Wilson calls Beck "very well versed" in his music, noting that "he'll play in the pockets where I'm not singing. He brings that great guitar-player kind of thing to the picture."

Joining Wilson and Beck on stage will be Beach Boys Al Jardine and David Marks, both just off the band's 50th anniversary tour.

The 18-city Wilson/Beck show will ping-pong across North America, with stops in Washington (Oct. 5, Warner Theater), New York (Oct. 15, Beacon Theater), Los Angeles (Oct 20, a previously announced show at the Greek Theater) and Detroit (Oct. 25, Fox Theater). Check ticketmaster.com for prices, which have not yet been announced.

Talking to Beck about Wilson makes clear the latter's profound impact on already-accomplished musicians looking for a new direction in the '60s.

"I needed musical help around 1966, and (the Wilson-helmed Beach Boys masterpiece) Pet Sounds was dressing on a wound for me with all its amazing melodies," says Beck. "I was floored by it. So were The Beatles. It was outrageously adventurous stuff for the ear."

Beck was predisposed to like Beach Boys fare, which often celebrates what remains his passion: building and driving hot rods. "I'd hear that music and it would be an escape from the humdrum life," he says.

Wilson's new album has "the flavor of Pet Sounds," says Beck. "Once you hear it, you'll be whistling the songs for the rest of your life." Wilson says fans can expect "very mellow sounds, soft and sweet."

Beck contributed to a handful of tracks, raising interesting possibilities for how their styles might mix. Wilson says the music he listens to most these days hails from the past, "things like The Beatles and all the Phil Spector stuff." Meanwhile, Beck — who says a much-discussed reunion with ex-bandmate Rod Stewart "is not going to happen" — has of late been diving deep into Eastern and Irish music, "trying to find out what I'm all about."

When Beck initially hit the studio with Wilson, the experience left him puzzled.

"He didn't say much, so it was quite a bit unnerving, although it was nice to get some enthusiasm from his producer (Don Was)," says Beck. "Brian is somewhere else during that process, so it's not like you're there chatting away. In the end, though, I'm sure we were on the same page."

Beck says the upcoming gigs will feature "what I'd call an interesting mix of people, classic surfing safari music and this weird stuff that I do. But it will sound like it's all of one accord."

TOUR DATES

Sept. 27: Hollywood, Fla.

Sept. 28: Tampa

Oct. 3: St. Augustine

Oct. 4: Atlanta

Oct. 5: Washington

Oct. 6: Bethlehem, Penn.

Oct. 8: Albany, N.Y.

Oct. 9: Boston

Oct. 11: Wallingford, Conn.

Oct. 12: Westbury, Conn.

Oct. 13: Philadelphia

Oct. 15: New York

Oct. 18: Las Vegas

Oct. 20: Los Angeles

Oct. 22: Oakland, Calif.

Oct. 25: Detroit

Oct. 26: Toronto

Oct. 27: Akron, Ohio

[LetHimRun]

St. Augustine!!! YES!! I'm literally jumping for JOY!

[Rocky Raccoon]

HELL YES!!!

[Jim V.]

St. Augustine!!! I will be there!

[ontor pertawst]

Producer Don Was? Really?

Also: huzzah!

[Shady]

I'm so excited for Brian's new album

[Jim V.]

Could be Don Was producing the instrumental tracks and Joe Thomas doing the vocals, maybe?

Is Was a good producer though? I'm not familiar enough to be excited or disappointed. I do like Dylan's Under the Red Sky, which I'm pretty sure he produced. Seemed well produced, sharp, but still earthy and mellow.

[Mikie]

Oakland.  I'm there.

[Roger Ryan]

Could be Don Was producing the instrumental tracks and Joe Thomas doing the vocals, maybe?

Is Was a good producer though? I'm not familiar enough to be excited or disappointed. I do like Dylan's Under the Red Sky, which I'm pretty sure he produced. Seemed well produced, sharp, but still earthy and mellow.

Well, Was has done much better work than UNDER THE RED SKY (so has Dylan!). His style is definitely more stripped-down than anything Brian has released since...the Was-produced I JUST WASN'T MADE FOR THESE TIMES soundtrack.

[clack]

I imagine Dave is excited  -- he'll  be trading licks with Jeff Beck.

[RubberSoul13]

Really wanna go to The Warner Theatre in DC...but I've got tickets for The Rascals reunion show that night...gonna visit the box office and see if I can switch them to another night...fingers crossed...they let me do it for Wicked last year...

[EgoHanger1966]

My heart sunk when I saw the Philly venue would be the Tower - a scene I would most definitely not be making. Sulking, I looked through the other dates just to see where he was gonna be - and there it was - The Sands in Bethlehem - I'm THERE. The chance to see Brian again.....so psyched.

[TV Forces]

Brian in Detroit.  Awesome!
Pre-sale tomorrow.

[Emdeeh]

Dates with venues:
Sept. 27 -- Hollywood, FL (Seminole Hard Rock Casino)
Sept. 28 -- Clearwater, FL (Ruth Eckerd Hall)
Oct. 3 -- St. Augustine, FL (St. Augustine Amphitheatre)
Oct. 4 -- Atlanta, GA (Chastain Park Amphitheatre)
Oct. 5 -- Washington, DC (Warner Theater)
Oct. 6  -- Bethlehem, PA (Sands Event Center)
Oct. 8 -- Albany, NY (Palace Theatre)
Oct. 9 -- Boston, MA (Wang Theater)
Oct. 11 -- Wallingford, CT (Toyota Presents the Oakdale Theatre)
Oct. 12 -- Westbury, CT (Theater at Westbury)
Oct. 13 -- Philadelphia, PA (Tower Theater)
Oct. 15 -- New York, NY (Beacon Theatre)
Oct. 18 -- Las Vegas, NV (Pearl Theater)
Oct. 20 -- Los Angeles, CA (Greek Theatre)
Oct. 22 -- Oakland, CA (Paramount Theatre)
Oct. 25 -- Detroit, MI (Fox Theatre)
Oct. 26 -- Toronto, ON (Massey Hall)
Oct. 27 -- Akron, OH (EJ Thomas Performance Arts)

BW.com has the listings up on their tour dates now.

[SloopJohnnyB]

I'm happy for everyone who can now see these shows. I was thinking that we got first the leg of the tour.  Almost a warm-up of sorts for the second leg. I wish Beck played in Pittsburgh but it's OK. Akron's not too far away. Maybe.

Now this is a show that should be recorded and released!

[ArchStanton]

Nothing in the midwest area again...

[jeremylr]

This is amazing news.  It should be interesting to see Brian at the 4,000 seater St. Augustine Amphitheatre, definitely a step up for him. That's where the 50th Anniversary tour made one of their earliest stop....also where the PBS special filmed. About two weeks ago I saw The Monkees at the amphitheatre, and while folks had an amazing time (more young people than at Beach Boys show), it was only 60% full. Can Brian fill the venue?

[SloopJohnnyB]

I think yes with a mixture of Brian Wilson and Jeff Beck fans. Beck fans will come who may not go to a Brian Wilson show. The two rock legends together may also lure the curious. It should be a fantastic show. (Al and David are legends, too!  )

I still say that having Al and David there takes some pressure off of Brian. Jeff Beck will share some of that spotlight and I'm sure that's fine with Brian.

[zachrwolfe]

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[Jason]

My heart sunk when I saw the Philly venue would be the Tower - a scene I would most definitely not be making. Sulking, I looked through the other dates just to see where he was gonna be - and there it was - The Sands in Bethlehem - I'm THERE. The chance to see Brian again.....so psyched.

Not particularly thrilled with the Tower as the choice of Philly venue, either. That part of 69th Street at night gets more dangerous every year.

[drbeachboy]

My heart sunk when I saw the Philly venue would be the Tower - a scene I would most definitely not be making. Sulking, I looked through the other dates just to see where he was gonna be - and there it was - The Sands in Bethlehem - I'm THERE. The chance to see Brian again.....so psyched.

Not particularly thrilled with the Tower as the choice of Philly venue, either. That part of 69th Street at night gets more dangerous every year.

I was thinking the same thing. I'll be there nonetheless.

[KittyKat]

Brian's new album is being produced by Don Was, according to that article? I guess I haven't been keeping up, I thought it was being produced by Joe Thomas.

[Gabo]

Do you think the album will come out during the tour?

[Pretty Funky]

Back in June Don Was got a mention as a studio musician. Whether that was to throw us off the scent or a promotion, who knows?

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/brian-wilson-new-album/

'According to a press release, Wilson is currently recording the album at Hollywood’s Ocean Way Studios with a session band that includes studio vets Don Was and Jim Keltner, as well as Vinnie Colaiuta and Tal Wilkenfeld, who are part of Jeff Beck‘s band.'

[TMinthePM]

I dun told ya an told ya - the stars are aligned.

I truly envy any and all who get the chance to see these shows. Like Pet Sounds indeed!