Brian Live in Norway - the whole show online

[smile-holland]

This is how the concert in Mainz was promoted 

ouch!

[Roger Ryan]

That is so wrong in so many ways! Looks like another potential lawsuit could be on its way...

[Rocker]

That is so wrong is so many ways! Looks like another potential lawsuit could be on its way...

You might be right, because, as mentioned earlier somewhere, the concerts were at one point advertised as "The original Beach Boys".

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That is so wrong is so many ways! Looks like another potential lawsuit could be on its way...

You might be right, because, as mentioned earlier somewhere, the concerts were at one point advertised as "The original Beach Boys".

This just adds to my theory that at least some of Brian's touring is an effort by his management to use him to pick some kind of childish fight with the Mike Love touring group.  It's ridiculous, and a shameful way to use Brian.  I know a lot of fans love that Brian keeps touring absolutely every year, don't care that the setlist doesn't change much , and that Brian really needs to get out there every single year for his mental health.  But any touring should be because it's showcasing Brian's talent, the depth of his songwriting, and his general legacy, as well as being something Brian is enthusiatically doing of his own accord.   I just wish things were a little less petty and little more artistic in the world of Brian Wilson.

[STE]

I'm pretty sure Brian's management had nothing to do with that ad (which btw was all over Frankfurt).
MAYBE they requested "The Original Beach Boys" slogan but I believe the photo was just picked up by the festival organizer who knew nothing about Brian or the BB.

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I'm pretty sure Brian's management had nothing to do with that ad (which btw was all over Frankfurt).
MAYBE they requested "The Original Beach Boys" slogan but I believe the photo was just picked up by the festival organizer who knew nothing about Brian or the BB.

I doubt they picked the photo.  Seeing Al Jardine's name (I'm sure printed before he dropped out) , and that they are advertised as "Original Beach Boys," looks more than a little curious.   Even more interesting is that it's advertised as an "oldies tour," when the setlist is mostly oldies, and that must have been brought to the attention of the promoter.  This isn't that dissimilar to the UK paper giveaway of Brian's music as Beach Boys music.  Mike Love's case against that was thrown out, so maybe that gave the team more confidence to try it, or at least not object to it, in another venue.  I wonder if the willingness to have Jardine tour with Brian hinged on this, and maybe it had something to do with Al dropping out.  It will be interesting if anything comes of this, if the truth ever comes out.

[Cabinessenceking]

Compare the PS songs on this show with the London versions from 02. Sad so sad to listen to.
Will be true to my word that I see no reason to go to another Brian Wilson concert. Sorry to have to say it but I dread the thought of what may happen in September in London.

Still like his band. Would be great to hear Mike and Al or other's doing those leads with them instead.

Actually, Brian could do what Roger Waters does mostly, just sit there and play along while his great band handle most of the singing. Brian could just join in for choruses, take some easier leads and generally just have fun with his piano. More leads should be given to Darian and other good singers in his group. There is no shame in doing it like that.