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AmericanaFest is just around the corner, so, if you want a “normal” weekend of music, you should take advantage this weekend, because it will be October before it happens again. We have a fall weather show at Ascend, a free festival takeover of Cannery Row, Pet Sounds, a rhino benefit, and a bitchin’ garage sale.…
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On May 16, 1966, The Beach Boys released what has become one of the most, if not the most, critically acclaimed albums of all time: Pet Sounds. A product of the unparalleled genius and singular vision of Brian Wilson, the record was initially under appreciated in its time (even by Wilson’s own bandmates), but, in the years since, has…
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Let’s make one thing clear right off the bat: while this is technically being billed as a Brian Wilson show, the legendary singer and producer’s performance this Saturday, June 26 at the Carl Black Chevy Woods Amphitheater (formerly Fontanel) with Rodriguez is about the most authentic Beach Boys experience touring today. At their height of relevannce, Wilson was The Beach Boys, writing, producing, and performing their…
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Beach Boys founder and musical innovator Brian Wilson is prepping to release his first solo album of original tunes in seven years, No Pier Pressure, on April 7. Growing increasingly more active over the past decade, the legendary singer and songwriter recruited the help of Kacey Musgraves, She & Him, and Nate Ruess (fun.), as well as…