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« Reply #425 on: March 23, 2016, 11:40:45 PM » |
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you da man!
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« Reply #426 on: March 24, 2016, 01:23:42 AM » |
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The 'preventative' addition of Billy Hinsche and Garry Griffin also points to that.
I believe Billy is not part of the first leg of the tour. I wish he was.
Less than 48 hours to go.
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« Reply #427 on: March 25, 2016, 09:36:02 AM » |
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First show is today! Is anyone from here going?
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On our way through this "backstage" maze, Bruce joined up with the group and said hello, singing "It Never Rains in Southern California" and joking with some of the older ladies. I'm not sure if they knew he was a Beach Boy or simply an enthusiastic elderly gay gentleman.
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« Reply #428 on: March 25, 2016, 10:59:02 AM » |
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From across the ditch to our Kiwi cuzzie bros ... enjoy today!
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« Reply #429 on: March 25, 2016, 12:47:14 PM » |
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First show is today! Is anyone from here going?
Yo! Noel Gallaghers band cancelled last night supposedly because their guitars got held up in Chile. Didums! Madonna was 2 hours late and pretty average a few weeks back. Expecting better things from the professionals tonight! https://www.facebook.com/officialbrianwilson/photos/a.452661542240.241240.34250497240/10154040605287241/?type=3&theateredit: Just reading todays entertainment section in the paper and there is an interview with Al. Nothing new but a good line about the L&M movie. "I had no idea I was that tall or good looking!"
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« Reply #430 on: March 25, 2016, 03:38:42 PM » |
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Currently in Christchurch airport on my way to Auckland!! Can't believe this is happening :O
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« Reply #431 on: March 25, 2016, 06:16:34 PM » |
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First show is today! Is anyone from here going?
Sure am
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« Reply #432 on: March 26, 2016, 01:13:45 AM » |
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Brian hits the stage in a couple of hours! New Zealand is the kickoff. he has a touchdown photo on his website, he is looking pretty cool at 74. have a good show Bri. edit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibw6UJzEWXAdoes anyone have access to this?
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« Reply #433 on: March 26, 2016, 03:07:20 AM » |
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It was everything I'd ever dreamed. Brian was amazing, Al was back in 1965, Matt blew the roof off. I am now an official Blondie disciple. Nothing can top that ever. For those curious aside from Pet Sounds they played:
Wake the World Honkin Down The Highway Funky Pretty Wild Honey In My Room Don't Worry Baby (Matt) Shut Down (Al) Little Deuce (Al) Barbara Ann All Summer Long California Girls GV Heroes and Villains (Bicycle Rider) Our Prayer (Opened the show, I wept) Love and Mercy Surfin USA One Kind of Love I Get Around
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« Reply #434 on: March 26, 2016, 03:13:17 AM » |
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oh well! nice! that's great! glad to hear the addition of some of those tracks. look forward to those! how was Brian going?
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« Reply #435 on: March 26, 2016, 03:14:27 AM » |
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oh well! nice! that's great! glad to hear the addition of some of those tracks. look forward to those!
I can't describe how incredible it was. The whole thing was awe inspiring. It'll most likely be the only time in my life I will see him and I'll treasure it forever
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« Reply #436 on: March 26, 2016, 03:15:59 AM » |
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Brian did stop a few times as expected but he often kept singing until Matt was forced to take the higher notes, his heart was definitely in it. Love and Mercy for me was better then amy version I'd ever heard. Blondie murdered the guitar too
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« Reply #437 on: March 26, 2016, 03:16:27 AM » |
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well done! that'll be with you forever. To think you've seen the great Brian Wilson in person. It's a cool thing!
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« Reply #438 on: March 26, 2016, 03:17:54 AM » |
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yeah Brian is Brian. some nights he is ok, some nights, not so flash, sometimes just killer! depending on the song too makes a big difference to his performance. He is up and down. Still, who cares. It's him!
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« Reply #439 on: March 26, 2016, 03:19:45 AM » |
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well done! that'll be with you forever. To think you've seen the great Brian Wilson in person. It's a cool thing!
I have so many great photos and videos too. This really is childlike joy for me. Al was so appreciative of the reception. Funny thing is (now I 100% am not starting a Mike argument here please) but when Al was singing Shut Down I had this sad twinge of sadness that the whole band wasn't together with Mike and Bruce there too even tho Al nailed it.
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« Reply #440 on: March 26, 2016, 03:22:25 AM » |
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the setlist was posted on bw.com, did they do wild honey or leaving this town? as it was a choice on the list between the two.
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« Reply #441 on: March 26, 2016, 03:23:06 AM » |
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the setlist was posted on bw.com, did they do wild honey or leaving this town? as it was a choice on the list between the two.
They did Wild Honey, the guitar solo's were almost metallic it was unreal
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« Reply #442 on: March 26, 2016, 03:24:03 AM » |
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great to hear that mate. anybody missing from the band or any additional members you noticed?
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« Reply #443 on: March 26, 2016, 03:26:27 AM » |
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I also meet and spoke with Neil Finn afterward. He was near me in the crowd!!
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« Reply #444 on: March 26, 2016, 03:27:15 AM » |
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great to hear that mate. anybody missing from the band or any additional members you noticed?
Not that I noticed, Blondie didn't join until Sail On Sailor however (whoops forgot that one!)
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« Reply #445 on: March 26, 2016, 03:30:24 AM » |
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how many fans of Brian's who are big names are gonna be at his shows? Many I know! even big stars have their heroes. can't wait to see some pictures and or audio from tonight. Awesome dude!
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« Reply #446 on: March 26, 2016, 03:35:29 AM » |
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how many fans of Brian's who are big names are gonna be at his shows? Many I know! even big stars have their heroes. can't wait to see some pictures and or audio from tonight. Awesome dude!
I'd post videos or photos from my phone if I could but I'm still on my phone at the Hostel travelled all the way from the deep south for the big fella! Should be able to post some clips tomorrow!
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« Reply #447 on: March 26, 2016, 03:43:50 AM » |
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The setlist posted on the bw.com site:
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« Reply #448 on: March 26, 2016, 03:45:22 AM » |
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Might be better for future archival purposes to move this all over to the 2016 tour thread.....
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« Reply #449 on: March 26, 2016, 03:46:55 AM » |
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Might be better for future archival purposes to move this all over to the 2016 tour thread.....
My excitement got the better of me haha
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