Brian Wilson Taping Soundstage Special With Special Guests

[MyDrKnowsItKeepsMeCalm]

Al Jardine, Matt Jardine, Blondie Chaplin, Ricky Fataar, Billy Hinsche...all of them on stage playing music with Brian Wilson in 2014.

Strip away all biases, all tendencies to gravitate toward one "camp" or another, and consider: Isn't THIS worthy of some attention, some fan excitement, some level of "that's really cool" kind of sentiment?

Yes.

[Debbie Keil-Leavitt]

At least the good old days of passive aggressiveness are here to stay! Cheers and apologies for the snark. I'm way too hyper and in danger of transforming into pure energy.

I just saw Interstellar (finally) last night.  I'm thinking someone should be videoing you turning into pure energy at the show.  It's selling pretty well in IMAX theatres...There you go, Andy Lippincott will be proven right, along with the Nolan brothers...

Sorry, I couldn't help myself. Given those 2 video clips, I know you'll be in a VERY good place, Ontor even if you are still in mundane physical form...Have a great time.  What a line-up of talent tonight.

[Justin]

On Brian's FB..they put up a video of the band rehearsing "Pacific Coast Highway" from TWGMTR for tonight's show.

[HeyJude]

Why didn't Joe import attractive young actors for the PBS Beach Boys' C50 special? The audience they filmed for that, which Joe also produced, was filled with elder folk from Florida.  Why now?  Because it's Brian solo?

I would guess this is because the C50 shows were essentially tour stops that they happened to film (and they filmed numerous shows that weren't released, including Red Rocks, Hollywood Bowl, etc.). As opposed to the Brian show in question, which is a TV show taping that happens to be taking place at a concert venue rather than a TV studio. They're running this Brian gig like they would a TV studio taping; they just happen to be doing it a venue that holds enough seats that they can sell "regular" tickets as well.

Joe Thomas is a producer and director for "Soundstage." He certainly would be heavily involved in decisions regarding "casting" the front rows and whatnot. But he didn't invent the idea, and it could well be others behind the scenes who are requesting or demanding this. The record label may also be using some of the footage for promotional material. Who knows. Doing this audience casting is a total d*ck maneuver, no question. But as with other things (autotune, ticket scalpers), it's par for the course unfortunately.

[Pretty Funky]

Mike and Bruce will be in Minnesota.

http://www.minneapolis-theater.com/theaters/hinckley-event-center/beach-boys.php

(more incorrect marketing BTW)

[HeyJude]

It would be cool to see Brian and Al knock out the last 3-4 tracks from TWGMTR in concert. It's less likely they'll heavily feature Al since the show is intended to promote the new Brian album. But I always hope we'll get something new from Al other than "Rhonda", etc.

[Debbie Keil-Leavitt]

It would be cool to see Brian and Al knock out the last 3-4 tracks from TWGMTR in concert. It's less likely they'll heavily feature Al since the show is intended to promote the new Brian album. But I always hope we'll get something new from Al other than "Rhonda", etc.

Given the recent posts on Brian's FB page, I'm thinking you'll be in luck.

[CenturyDeprived]

Am I crazy to think that maybe Dave not being present at this show could in part be a political move to not "stick it" to Love quite as much as it would if Dave were in fact present? Meaning, that Dave is the one BB who freely moves between both camps, and remains in everyone's' good graces...  but that if the already current stellar lineup of 4 actual BBs at this show were additionally augmented by a 5th actual BB, that this could be a tipping point, and a bit too much of a slap in the face towards Love, who Dave is presumably still good buds with?

I don't think that everyone is present just to "stick it" towards anyone, but I do think that the brainchild to add more BBs at a BW show that is not marketed as "The BBs" makes a statement towards M&B some degree, ultimately, even if inadvertent. I find it difficult to believe that it means nothing whatsoever politically to any of the living BBs. It means something to some of them I'm sure. Maybe there's zero truth to my Dave theory, but I'm curious if anyone has thought this too.

Either way, it's just about the coolest thing ever that this show is happening, and I do just wish Dave could be there too. (I also wish M&B were there too, but that's a whole other matter).

[KittyKat]

Dave is on a vacation tour around the world, or at least he was as of a few days ago. Dave may not be available and his trip may have been planned months before this concert was arrange

[Mendota Heights]

Dave is on a vacation tour around the world, or at least he was as of a few days ago. Dave may not be available and his trip may have been planned months before this concert was arrange

Too bad he could not play with Brian tonight. This is the real Beach Boys lineup, no question about it. I hope Dave gets another shot at playing with BW, AJ, RF, BC, BH and MJ in the future. If they do I will travel across the world to see them.

[Wirestone]

It would be cool to see Brian and Al knock out the last 3-4 tracks from TWGMTR in concert. It's less likely they'll heavily feature Al since the show is intended to promote the new Brian album. But I always hope we'll get something new from Al other than "Rhonda", etc.

Al is heavily featured on the new BW album, so I bet he will sing a bunch. Maybe not on FTTBA, but who knows!

[CenturyDeprived]

Dave is on a vacation tour around the world, or at least he was as of a few days ago. Dave may not be available and his trip may have been planned months before this concert was arrange

Maybe that's all there is to it then. If not, then it would indeed seem like an odd omission for a show like this.

[ontor pertawst]

Status: grinning insanely. Borderline obscene grin, really.

[wantsomecorn]

Status: grinning insanely. Borderline obscene grin, really.

Let us know how it goes!

[Heywood]

PCH sounds fantastic.
Wish I'd been daft enough to fly over for this one. Might be something special.

[ontor pertawst]

This is totally something special. Stay tuned.

[Wirestone]

This is totally something special. Stay tuned.

Out with it!

[MyDrKnowsItKeepsMeCalm]

This is totally something special. Stay tuned.

Out with it!

+1   

[baseball95]

This is totally something special. Stay tuned.

Out with it!

well it hasn't started so..........

[Shady]

Can we start celebrating how awesome this was yet?

[atroxi]

Hanging out in row t, seat 28. Playing count the cameras while I wait...

[ontor pertawst]

The rehearsals were amazing but seated for the main event now. Let all of Club Kokomo rest easy -- there is a sea of gray hair up front. More later and explosions of delight!

Unless it turns out they were casting kindly grandpas, we can probably ease off mocking the mullet on that score.

[The LEGENDARY OSD]

Status: grinning insanely. Borderline obscene grin, really.

Would that be similar to a "sh*t eating grin"? I'd be smiLing ear to ear if I was in your shoes. Enjoy the real deal OP!!

[TonyW]

A few minutes to 8pm is Las Vegas. Sitting in my lounge room is sunny summery Sydney waiting for the first reports. Flashing on the first night of SMiLE in 2004.

[Wirestone]

Random people at the Venetian, from Instagram ...