60th Anniversary Tour

[SonoraDick]

Darn that Al Jardine.  Every time I think I'm out, he pulls me back in...

That's what George Costanza said (I think)!

[rab2591]

Darn that Al Jardine.  Every time I think I'm out, he pulls me back in...

That's what George Costanza said (I think)!

Yeah, it’s from Seinfeld but they were referencing The Godfather part III (I think) when Michael is lamenting that he can’t leave the family business.

[southbay]

Darn that Al Jardine.  Every time I think I'm out, he pulls me back in...

That's what George Costanza said (I think)!

Yeah, it’s from Seinfeld but they were referencing The Godfather part III (I think) when Michael is lamenting that he can’t leave the family business.

yes and yes. Michael Corleone then Costanza

[NateRuvin]

Leave it to Al to spill the beans as always.     very excited!

[SMiLE Brian]

Can Locash open with free club Kokomo tickets?

[Shady]

Al just posted a birthday message for Mike and included “See you at the reunion”. 

Not getting my hopes up but please!

[The LEGENDARY OSD]

The luhvfather!

I'll go if the luhvster isn't in attendance.

[Pretty Funky]

Not that it’s a contest, but I’d love to see a 2 member Rolling Stones 60th Tour get ‘out original..ed’ by the Hawthorne boys…even for a one-off.

[myonlysunshine]

For those who saw the Beach Boys Talk stream last night, Jon Stebbins was the guest and he commented on Greg, Matt, Evan, and I's thoughts on a potential 60th reunion and whether or not Al was joking. During Evan and I's segment with Greg and Matt earlier on in the stream, Evan and I both agreed that we thought Al was just joking and messing with the fans, but when Jon came on he pretty much said without revealing any details that Al was not joking and there are big things being planned/discussed. After the stream ended, I also heard from a different inside source who confirmed a few things Jon was hinting at, some of which I've heard rumblings about. But needless to say, I no longer think Al was joking.

I am still not getting my hopes up. Nothing is a sure thing until it happens, just like the Feel Flows box set delay showed. But still, I am much more excited about the possibility of a potential reunion now compared to how I felt 8 hours ago.

Edit: Edited for clarity.

[Magic Transistor Radio]

Brian, Mike Al, Bruce, Dave, Blondie and Ricky. Plus California Saga. Wouldn't that be cool? That's my Summer Dream.

[UEF]

This press release around the Sounds of Summer 6LP also mentions a tribute concert.

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-beach-boys-announce-yearlong-60th-anniversary-global-celebration-301535248.html

Would suggest that if it's not in that press statement, then that tribute gig (which may feature some, all or none of the BBs) is the closest we'll get to a 60th celebration

[Pretty Funky]

Just pointing out that by the September this year, 4 of the C50 principles will be in their 80s. Planning and promoting any kind of Beach Boys band participation in their own tribute months out is possibly being viewed as a ‘if possible’.

[Pretty Funky]

You can always count on Al spilling the beans.

Interesting….9:35 Al talks about about a possible ‘trial’ reunion show being proposed.

https://youtu.be/FfEZV3hO_eg

[Lonely Summer]

If they were the Kinks, they'd wait until year 61 or 62 to do a 60th anniversary reunion.

On the other hand, this IS the Beach Boys we're talking about.
 

[HeyJude]

They've all got their own bookings set through pretty much the end of the year. Mike already has 2023 dates scheduled.

The only way an actual gig could happen would be a one-off (or a very short series of shows). And if they did that, I'd say there's a decent chance it might not even be a regular "gig" as such, but some sort of thing shot on a TV sound stage with an invited audience or something. One of those deals where you play two or three nights and then edit it together as one "concert special."

I don't see much of a scenario where a live show at this stage could approach the stunning quality of the 2012 tour. Even setting aside that they're all 10 years older and really only Al still sounds as good, if they do a one-off or short series of shows, I would doubt the setlist would be as deep or as lengthy as the best of those 2012 shows. That tour started out great in terms of show quality, but it absolutely evolved as it continued, with longer, more interesting setlists. I don't see a 2022 one-off show replicated that 2012 Royal Albert Hall show where they did 61 songs.

[Tony S]

I agree with Hey Jude