Beach Boys 2021 Feel Flows World Tour Thread

[All Summer Long]

Maybe we need to start a 2021 thread, since 2021 dates are starting to get rescheduled.

March 30 -- New Bedford, MA -- Zeiterion Performing Arts Center
The venue has postponed this show, new date TBA

Source:
https://www.southcoasttoday.com/story/news/2020/12/11/zeiterion-performing-arts-center-postpones-indoor-shows-through-june/3894225001/

Oh yeah as someone who was supposed to attend this show, I forgot to warn the board about the “new date.” Thanks for doing it for me Emdeeh!!

[UEF]

The Glastonbury Festival (2 weeks after Albert Hall, London) has been cancelled due to Coronavirus - for the 2nd year running.

While the two events are logistically different it does speak to a continuing unease in the industry about event safety.

[UEF]

The Prime Minister has now set out the roadmap for the UK coming out of lockdown

No earlier than 17 May:

Performances and large events can resume, with some limits. For indoor events they can be at half capacity or 1,000 people, and outdoors they can be at half capacity or 4,000 people - whichever is lower. For large venues (at least 40,000 capacity) up to 10,000 will be allowed to attend

Larger events no earlier than 21 June

Therefore, currently, it looks like the Beach Boys show will be postponed and the Brian Wilson show might just happen.

[Pretty Funky]

Ok...read this any way you want. Mike & Bruce advertising a gig in May as  their ‘Feel Flows Tour’.

https://m.facebook.com/TheAmpSA/photos/gm.909602983136526/10158491002561996/?type=3&source=44


The St. Augustine Amphitheatre announced Monday The Beach Boys will be back at The Amp Friday, May 14, 2021, for their “Feel Flows” tour.

https://www.actionnewsjax.com/news/local/st-johns-county/beach-boys-will-be-back-town-this-summer/3SCPN4D65JHSLIVPO6SXHMMG3E/

[Tony S]

I just don't like the tour name. Understand that it may be good for the Box Set coming out, but really that Box is material by the original Beach Boys, only 1 of whom(ok 2 if you count Bruce) currently tour in this line up. It's very misleading to me. This is the kind of stuff I was hoping the sale of the name would stop. Typical Mike Love.

[Tony S]

I just don't like the tour name. Understand that it may be good for the Box Set coming out, but really that Box is material by the original Beach Boys, only 1 of whom(ok 2 if you count Bruce) currently tour in this line up. It's very misleading to me. This is the kind of stuff I was hoping the sale of the name would stop. Typical Mike Love.

[Lonely Summer]

I just don't like the tour name. Understand that it may be good for the Box Set coming out, but really that Box is material by the original Beach Boys, only 1 of whom(ok 2 if you count Bruce) currently tour in this line up. It's very misleading to me. This is the kind of stuff I was hoping the sale of the name would stop. Typical Mike Love.

Maybe he should call it the Refuse to Go Away Tour.

[ExUpstairsCaptain]

I just don't like the tour name. Understand that it may be good for the Box Set coming out, but really that Box is material by the original Beach Boys, only 1 of whom(ok 2 if you count Bruce) currently tour in this line up. It's very misleading to me. This is the kind of stuff I was hoping the sale of the name would stop. Typical Mike Love.

If Mike and Bruce are going to use the Beach Boys name to tour, I would rather they name said tour after a Beach Boys product (like this boxset) than a Mike solo album

[Rocker]

An ad for the St. Augustine show:


https://eu.news-journalonline.com/story/entertainment/music/2021/03/02/beach-boys-bring-free-flows-tour-st-augustine-amphitheatre/6884401002/

[Emdeeh]

More 2021 postponements by venues for Mike & Bruce's tour, including one date change:

RESCHEDULED
April 1 -- Bensalem, PA -- Parx Casino, Xcite Center
This date has been rescheduled for Sept. 24, 2021, according to the venue.
https://www.parxcasino.com/bensalem/xcitecenter

POSTPONED, new date TBA:
April 2 -- Atlantic City, NJ (Ocean Casino Resort, Ovation Hall)
https://www.theoceanac.com/event/the-beach-boys/

POSTPONED, new date TBA:
April 17 -- Wallingford, CT (Toyota Presents Oakdale Theatre)
https://www.oakdaletheatre.net/

NON LONGER LISTED by the venue:
April 20 -- Charleston, WV (Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences, Maier Foundation Performance Hall)
https://www.theclaycenter.org/performances/performances-page/

[SurfJohnB]

Been missing live music so much.

I've seen various configurations of the touring Beach Boys over the years since Carl passed and Al left, some good some not so good. I went on a deep dive on youtube and rediscovered my appreciation for one very specific configuration of the touring Beach Boys band, whom I made a point to see at every chance after the first time seeing this configuration in 2015. I saw them live a handful of times between 2015-2018 with the touring lineup whose harmonies were anchored Jeff, Brian E, and Scott and they were so damn good. I wonder if there are any better quality live recordings from this period. It felt like Brian E really lifted the group up and you could feel the excitement from everyone when he'd sing some leads. And Jeff and Scott were in great form. Here are some I gathered in case you also are missing live music and want to spend some time watching this group from this era.

I'm So Young (Brian E Lead)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gokkELVspfA

I Can Hear Music (Brian E Lead)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnRrDzDDV7c

You Still Believe In Me (Brian E Lead)
https://youtu.be/hhccFpgr6E4?t=2104

Then I Kissed Her (Brian E Lead)
https://youtu.be/hhccFpgr6E4?t=5039

Lady Lynda (Brian E Lead) - there are moments in here where if you told me it was Carl Wilson singing the lead Al wrote/sang, I'd believe you
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fQ---GodHU

I'm Waiting for the Day (Scott Lead)
https://youtu.be/hhccFpgr6E4?t=2630

Darlin' (Jeff Lead)
https://youtu.be/hhccFpgr6E4?t=2997

Good to my Baby (Jeff Lead)
https://youtu.be/hhccFpgr6E4?t=3155

California Dreamin' (Jeff Lead)
https://youtu.be/hhccFpgr6E4?t=4709

Wild Honey (John Cowsill lead)
https://youtu.be/BiauUJYhfak?t=6805

NOTE: I'm posting this in the 2020 Beach Boys tour thread because it seems much more applicable to the 2020 Touring Beach Boys than it does to the Youtube thread of Beach Boys videos that is mostly the original group.

[Sam_BFC]

Cool observation on Lady Lynda. In a somewhat lower register than Brian E normally sings leads, certainly shows a new character to his voice, and yes fairly Carl-like. I wonder how he would sound on Long Promised Road.

Although I love Darian's Darlin', I don't think Jeff has sounded better on many other songs.

Some nice memories.

[MyDrKnowsItKeepsMeCalm]

Been missing live music so much.

I've seen various configurations of the touring Beach Boys over the years since Carl passed and Al left, some good some not so good. I went on a deep dive on youtube and rediscovered my appreciation for one very specific configuration of the touring Beach Boys band, whom I made a point to see at every chance after the first time seeing this configuration in 2015. I saw them live a handful of times between 2015-2018 with the touring lineup whose harmonies were anchored Jeff, Brian E, and Scott and they were so damn good. I wonder if there are any better quality live recordings from this period. It felt like Brian E really lifted the group up and you could feel the excitement from everyone when he'd sing some leads. And Jeff and Scott were in great form. Here are some I gathered in case you also are missing live music and want to spend some time watching this group from this era.

Thanks for this! I agree, I saw a few shows in this window with Brian E and they were really good. A lovely Their Hearts Were Full Of Spring was another highlight.

[Rocker]

Is there a 2021-thread? Anyway, I just saw this:


The Beach Boys Coming to Beaver Dam Amphitheatre in July

https://wbkr.com/the-beach-boys-coming-to-beaver-dam-amphitheatre-in-july/

[Rocker]

There seems to have been a show yesterday....

The Beach Boys - Live At AT&T Performing Arts Center, Annette Strauss Square, Dallas TX (2021-05-01)


The user says:


a thank you to my lovely friend for recording this, through the power of his hard-work and ingenuity I proudly present a bootleg of what I believe is the first show of 2021! the show was also available to watch online but as tickets for the pro-shot virtual concert were $1000, it's safe to say i don't have access to it haha. still, this'll hopefully suffice! the audio cuts out in the left or right channel on occasion but on the whole a fairly decent recording! and of course, donate to the charity this event was for if you are able! (https://www.vogelalcove.org/​)

TIMESTAMPS
00:00​ - Intro & Band Entrance
01:29​ - Do It Again
04:21​ - Catch A Wave
06:42​ - Hawaii
08:41​ - California Sun
11:15​ - Little Honda
13:22​ - It's OK
15:33​ - Surfin' Safari
18:10​ - Surfer Girl
20:48​ - Don't Worry Baby
23:51​ - Little Deuce Coupe
25:35​ - 409
27:27​ - Shut Down
29:08​ - I Get Around
31:31​ - In My Room
33:55​ - Getcha Back
36:53​ - You're So Good To Me
39:24​ - When I Grow Up (To Be A Man)
42:07​ - Be True To Your School
45:19​ - God Only Knows
48:09​ - Sloop John B
51:15​ - Wouldn't It Be Nice
53:56​ - California Girls
57:06​ - Help Me, Rhonda
1:00:15​ - Kokomo
1:04:53​ - Good Vibrations
1:09:12​ - Surfin' USA
1:11:38​ - Fun, Fun, Fun




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JriU8mLDqlQ





I only listened to a couple of seconds here and there. They sound....well... rough.

[MyDrKnowsItKeepsMeCalm]

Thanks for this! Honestly, by the rather relaxed standards of recent years I think they sound pretty good. It's OK is one of the few setlist surprises and has some real zip to it.

[STE]

I'm more impressed by the fact that they didn't play Barbara Ann! How often does that happen??
And California Girls is towards the end of the show.

[Rocker]

Lead singer of The Beach Boys, Mike Love, previews upcoming concert at Petco Park

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HGhm9IjyZ0

[Tony S]

Interesting video. Looks like Brian Eichelberger is back in the band on the front line now. Could be the best singer in the band, by far, now. And listening to the show, rough indeed, and also confirms that no can sing Rhonda like Al Jardine! I guess Mike, who didn't sing it too well in recent years, has handed it off now to Christian Love, who also doesn't sing it too well. Al owns Rhonda, and in terms of his voice, boy what he would add to these shows!

[Rocker]

Don't think they'll have that picture there for long...



The Beach Boys are coming to North Myrtle Beach this fall

https://www.postandcourier.com/myrtle-beach/the-beach-boys-are-coming-to-north-myrtle-beach-this-fall/article_77d35a50-ac3e-11eb-bb2b-ef5694c19df0.html?fbclid=IwAR3p8V-8y9NZwyXP50Wmzvs7Yev5J5cc0WC7UlZ2ozv2ZV4ukCqESD_RYCM

[guitarfool2002]

Don't think they'll have that picture there for long...



The Beach Boys are coming to North Myrtle Beach this fall

https://www.postandcourier.com/myrtle-beach/the-beach-boys-are-coming-to-north-myrtle-beach-this-fall/article_77d35a50-ac3e-11eb-bb2b-ef5694c19df0.html?fbclid=IwAR3p8V-8y9NZwyXP50Wmzvs7Yev5J5cc0WC7UlZ2ozv2ZV4ukCqESD_RYCM

It looks like they not only grabbed a photo from 2012, but also perhaps an interview with Mike from 2014! 

"Before that stop, Love talked on the phone with The Post and Courier, discussing his longtime copyright battles with cousin Wilson, his trip to India with The Beatles to participate in transcendental meditation and his memories of singing Christmas carols around the neighborhood he grew up in."

For some reason, the phone interview isn't available or quoted in the article. Maybe that's a good thing?

Again asking...why is Mike still going on about the copyright lawsuit when that was settled over 25 years ago? Mike got his money and his credits! And how is that relevant to promoting a live show anyway? Mr. Positivity?

This: 

[UEF]

To be fair, I think we can all hear that interview in our heads anyway.

[HeyJude]

Interesting that Bruce is starting to sound like Brian when he was doing those later "Pet Sounds" shows as far as kind of getting lyrics to songs out in intermittent spurts instead of evenly spaced out.

This show sounded pretty similar to last year's drive-in show; it's to be expected that things are rusty given all the time off with few shows. But this is sounding pretty rough. I can't remember when Mike's touring band has sounded this rough. It makes sense though; while the late 90s into the early 2000s sounded kind of sloppy and/or wrote, through all these years Mike's shows have maintained a baseline performance quality level by sheer momentum of never taking much time off.

I've long maintained Mike's voice would be in better shape if he didn't over-tour so much; but it sounds like *no* touring can lead (obviously) to rusty pipes in the alternative.

[Rocker]

Lead singer of The Beach Boys, Mike Love, previews upcoming concert at Petco Park

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HGhm9IjyZ0

Beach Boys To Play At Petco Park Memorial Day Weekend

Mike Love from the Beach Boys joins FOX 5 to talk about their upcoming show at Petco Park.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ReY79AHaD-I



Anyone know from when the footage is from? Looks like some time during the 80s but not while Dennis was alive and not '85.

[Rocker]

Another one:


Mike Love and the Beach Boys coming to Florida | Morning Blend

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xEXGLApLXo