UPDATED Brian and Melinda Wilson, Campaign To Change Direction News and Updates

[rn57]

To get back on topic for a second..... Anyone have any guess on how much the tickets for this benefit gig may cost. I really really wanna go but I'm also a poor college student who's already seen Brian twice and have tickets for a third show but still it's Brian F...ing Wilson! And I'm sure the crowd will be super small and the show super intimate.

No ticket prices given yet but I suspect since this is a benefit they'll be kinda high. Should mention that 16 days later on Nov 20 Brian and Al do a show at the Robert Parilla theater at Montgomery College's Rockville, MD campus, about 16 miles away from where this show is. Tix there still available, about 120 of 'em, and start at $30. Info below.
http://www2.montgomerycollege.edu/departments/reppac/

[SurfRiderHawaii]

New Brian interview/article re: this subject. Apologies if it has already been posted

http://www.classichitsandoldies.com/v2/66079/

[Emily]

Is this the first time B. Wilson has talked non-evasively in public about his mental illness? If so, it's not only very generous and brave but a huge personal step.

[Wirestone]

Is this the first time B. Wilson has talked non-evasively in public about his mental illness? If so, it's not only very generous and brave but a huge personal step.

Actually, he gave an in-depth interview on the subject back in 2006. One of the best, if saddest, interviews he's done.

http://www.abilitymagazine.com/past/brianW/brianw.html

[Emily]

Is this the first time B. Wilson has talked non-evasively in public about his mental illness? If so, it's not only very generous and brave but a huge personal step.

Actually, he gave an in-depth interview on the subject back in 2006. One of the best, if saddest, interviews he's done.

http://www.abilitymagazine.com/past/brianW/brianw.html

Wow. I've come across that link several times in Google, but never followed it, I guess because the headline seemed cheesy. What a mistake! Thanks. It was powerful.

[Wirestone]

No problem! Actually, that version is cut off -- IIRC, the full interview goes in-depth about his medication regimen, etc.

[Debbie KL]

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/lloyd-i-sederer-md/the-five-signs-flotus-potus-rock--roll-and-brian-wilson_b_8233286.html

Nice letter from Michelle Obama.  I know there was reference to this before, but I can't find the thread.  I'm ready for the finger wagging on that one, but I thought others might enjoy this.  Thanks to a friend for finding it.

[Cyncie]

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/lloyd-i-sederer-md/the-five-signs-flotus-potus-rock--roll-and-brian-wilson_b_8233286.html

[SMiLE Brian]

Nice things are happening!

[barsone]

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/lloyd-i-sederer-md/the-five-signs-flotus-potus-rock--roll-and-brian-wilson_b_8233286.html

Nice letter from Michelle Obama.  I know there was reference to this before, but I can't find the thread.  I'm ready for the finger wagging on that one, but I thought others might enjoy this.  Thanks to a friend for finding it.

Super news. Thanks for posting Debbie

[Jim V.]

Awesome!

[Douchepool]

It's good that the recognition has reached this level. Well done on the part of the Obamas.

[Debbie KL]

I see someone else posted this right after me.  It's nice not to be the last one, for once!

[filledeplage]

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/lloyd-i-sederer-md/the-five-signs-flotus-potus-rock--roll-and-brian-wilson_b_8233286.html

Nice letter from Michelle Obama.  I know there was reference to this before, but I can't find the thread.  I'm ready for the finger wagging on that one, but I thought others might enjoy this.  Thanks to a friend for finding it.

Excellent. I had a sense that this film would have far reaching influence. What a thrill - "The White House" letterhead.

 Bravo! 

[guitarfool2002]

There were several threads started on this topic, so I merged them all together to post and discuss all information and updates so far.

Really, really great developments all around, and a very worthwhile effort and cause.

Mr. and Mrs. Wilson go to Washington! How cool is that. 

[guitarfool2002]

[Cam Mott]

Outstanding!

[Rob Dean]

The latest line of Beach Boys White House connections.

Extremely wonderful stuff, well done L&M (Whole of the Production Crew) and Mr & Mrs Wilson   

[Emdeeh]

Wow -- good for FLOTUS!

Now, about the Gershwin Award for Brian... could you please put in the good word with the President for us? Thanks so much.

[Debbie KL]

Wow -- good for FLOTUS!

Now, about the Gershwin Award for Brian... could you please put in the good word with the President for us? Thanks so much.

The Gershwin Award is definitely one that Brian - of all people - should have!  Maybe this is the year, given the wonderful work Brian and Melinda are doing with Messrs. Dano and Pohlad...

[Sandy Baby]

Very cool!!   Thank you for posting it!

[Ron]

To be brutally honest I hear about social causes all the time and roll my eyes, but upon reading about this initiative i'm pleased to see it's a really good cause and a step in the right direction.  Glad Brian's getting associated with this, i'll try to keep it in mind in the future....   Also nice letter from the first lady, I imagine Brian really enjoyed that. 

[rn57]

Tickets for the Nov 4 Tysons Center event now available at the link below, and as I predicted, they are quite steep. $500 VIP (soundcheck, autographed CDs) and $300 general admission. The hotel ballroom where this will be has a capacity of (I think) around 200 but I don't know if that many tix will be sold.

https://www.eiseverywhere.com/ehome/144243/328988/?&&

[ESQ Editor]

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[Jim V.]

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Yes?