Brian Wilson @ Cork, 4 July

[Rocky Raccoon]

Wow, Girl Don't Tell Me!  You don't see them doing that one very often, or maybe I'm wrong.  Interesting that Al is singing all of Sloop John B now, at the Jeff Beck show, he and Brian trading off was one of the highlights for me.  Though it looks like they did something like that with Hawaii.  Overall, that is a great setlist though.

[Alan Smith]

Over, absolutely fantastic gig

Nice job, Shady 

[Nicko1234]

I guess the expected set list for a greatest hits show as things like Girl Don`t Tell Me, Marcella and Sail on Sailor were all performed last year and the band were unlikely to rehearse anything new for 2 dates.

I wonder when the last time Brian played a gig where the newest song was 41 years old is though...

[Andrew G. Doe]

Looks awfully like what M&B played at Hampton Court last month.

[Andrew G. Doe]

(brain fart - need more tea)

[Pretty Funky]

(brain fart - need more tea)

You're not alone. Review of the show.

Brian: "It’s great to be here — in Scotland."

http://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/brian-wilson-still-has-good-vibrations-274426.html

[Lowbacca]

Brian: "It’s great to be here — in Scotland."

Brian with Al and band before last night's performance in Cork Ireland (not shown, Paul and Nelson).

[Shady]

Brian had no clue where he was but be was in pretty good form.

He sounded fantastic on H&V especially. He came in late on surfin USA so matt sang the whole song, brian looked confused.

Al was amazing, help me Rhonda and cotton fields went over really well.

A guy at the front was desperate to get his sunflower vinyl signed, I hope he did

Everyone had a great time, seriously everyone was dancing and left the show smiling.

The local pub had a beach boys themed after party with beach boys songs and karaoke, I had a blast

[The Shift]

Just read a review from an Irish newspaper's website which claimed Matt took most lead vox - is that accurate Shady?

[Shady]

Just read a review from an Irish newspaper's website which claimed Matt took most lead vox - is that accurate Shady?

That's true. I was shocked he sang lead on WIBN, was hoping for Al

I have to say matt impressed me. Beautiful singing and his version of wild honey was outstanding, very soulful, singing with the mic in his hand.

A highlight was the pet sounds instrumental turned into an extended jam, great job by the band, especially nelson 

[Shady]

I like jeff but the was not missed last night

You can't beat having al on stage, and matt stepped up to the plate last night.

Best BW show I've ever seen

[Lowbacca]

Sounds real great, Shady. Thanks for your impressions.

[Shady]

No problem

The best part for me is knowing that brian is looking and sounding great.

Even more excited for his new album now 

[Nicko1234]

Just read a review from an Irish newspaper's website which claimed Matt took most lead vox - is that accurate Shady?

That's true. I was shocked he sang lead on WIBN, was hoping for Al

I have to say matt impressed me. Beautiful singing and his version of wild honey was outstanding, very soulful, singing with the mic in his hand.

A highlight was the pet sounds instrumental turned into an extended jam, great job by the band, especially nelson 

Really??? Most as in 16 or more leads?

[ToneBender631]

Just read a review from an Irish newspaper's website which claimed Matt took most lead vox - is that accurate Shady?

That's true. I was shocked he sang lead on WIBN, was hoping for Al

I have to say matt impressed me. Beautiful singing and his version of wild honey was outstanding, very soulful, singing with the mic in his hand.

A highlight was the pet sounds instrumental turned into an extended jam, great job by the band, especially nelson 

Really??? Most as in 16 or more leads?

The journalist likely interpreted Matt singing the falsettos (which tend to be the dominant part of the harmony), as Matt singing more leads than he actually was. The notes on the setlist indicate that Brian handled most of the lead duties.

[Foster's Freeze]

Thanks for the review and info, it sounds like you had a great time! 

[lee]

It's nice to see Please Let Me Wonder, Girl Don't Tell Me, and Marcella in the set.

[HeyJude]

Looks awfully like what M&B played at Hampton Court last month.

I don't see too many people complaining about M&B setlists anymore. How many actual BB's singing the leads perhaps.

Hope to see Matt and Al survive until US dates later this year, though the former is much more likely.

[ToneBender631]

Looks awfully like what M&B played at Hampton Court last month.

I don't see too many people complaining about M&B setlists anymore. How many actual BB's singing the leads perhaps.

Hope to see Matt and Al survive until US dates later this year, though the former is much more likely.

I still think we'll see Al and potentially David back in the fold this fall. For as many times as certain people on this board have intimated that Al is "difficult" to work with, he and Brian have worked on three studio projects and gone on multiple tours together over the past decade. That strikes me that Brian and co. don't altogether mind having him around. And that doesn't even factor in hiring Matt to join his band...

[urbanite]

Who sang lead on Kokomo?

[Niko]

1993 Mike via TV Screen.

[RioGrande]

Thanks a lot for the info, Shady. Best BW show you have ever seen? Wow. I admit I am pleasantly surprised, that should mean, among other things Matt has merged very well into the ensemble. I am also glad that, despite some rumours to the contrary, the Band did not "lose" any other member.

[Pretty Funky]

In My Room

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3JL8kruYg4

[♩♬🐸 Billy C ♯♫♩🐇]

Not only is Brian playing the keys, it's audible! (Slight bum note around the 1 min mark, and at the very end you can hear his playing after the rest of the band stops)

[mikeddonn]

Sounds fantastic, great to hear Al on this one.