On Sunday we got our first look at the reunited Beach Boys as part of the Grammys telecast and their performance didn’t impress. The harmonies were there, but Mike Love freaked us out with his finger wagging and Brian Wilson didn’t seem enthused (not that he has even seemed excited in the last 20 years). However the non senior citizens of the group, members of Brian Wilson’s solo band, were in fine form and we’re hopeful with more rehearsal the Beach Boys will be able to put on a good show.
We’ll find out just what the Beach Boys have in store come April 24, when the group kicks off a lengthy tour in Tucson, Ariz. High profile dates include New Orleans Jazz Fest and Bonnaroo appearances, two nights at NYC’ Beacon Theatre in May and a run of sheds this summer. John Stamos will be a part of this tour according to Love, though we’re bummed not to see Jesse & The Rippers listed as support.
Here’s the full list of tour dates…
April 24 Tucson, AZ Anselmo Valencia Amphitheater , On Sale: February 25
April 26 Grand Prairie, TX Verizon Theatre, On Sale: February 25
April 27 New Orleans, LA New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, On Sale Now
April 28 Atlanta, GA Chastain Park Amphitheater, On Sale: March 11
April 29 Raleigh, NCRaleigh Amphitheater, On Sale: February 25
May 2 St Augustine, FL St. Augustine Amphitheater, On Sale: February 24
May 4 Hollywood, FL Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, On Sale: TBD
May 5 Tampa, FL Stratz Center For The Performing Arts, On Sale: February 25
May 8 New York, NY Beacon Theater , On Sale: February 21
May 9 New York , NY Beacon Theater , On Sale: February 21
May 11 Pittsburgh, PA Benedum Hall , On Sale: February 27
May 12 Uncasville, CT Mohegan Sun Arena Sold Out
May 13 Uncasville, CT Mohegan Sun Arena , On Sale: February 24
May 15 White Plains, NY Westchester County Center , On Sale: February 25
May 17 Bethlehem PA Sands Bethlehem Events Center, On Sale: February 24
May 19 Atlantic City, NJ The Borgata Hotel Casino, On Sale: February 24
May 21 Chicago, IL Chicago Theatre , On Sale: February 20
May 27 Las Vegas, NV Red Rock Casino, On Sale: February 25
June 1 Berkeley, CA The Greek Theatre, On Sale: March 4
June 2 Los Angeles, CA Hollywood Bowl, On Sale: February 26
June 8 The Woodlands, TX Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, On Sale: February 24
June 10 Manchester, TN Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, On Sale: February 18
June 13 Cuyahoga Falls, OHBlossom Music Center, On Sale: February 25
June 15 Columbia, MD Merriweather Post Pavilion, On Sale: February 25
June 16 Camden, NJ Susquahanna Bank Center, On Sale: February 25
June 17 Bethel, NY Bethel Woods Center For The Arts, On Sale: February 25
June 19 Toronto, ON Molson Amphitheatre, On Sale: February 25
June 20 Montreal, QC Bell Centre, On Sale: February 25
June 22 Bangor, ME Waterfront Park, On Sale: February 24
June 23 Saratoga Springs, NY Saratoga Performing Arts Center, On Sale: February 25
June 26 Boston, MA Bank Of America Pavilion, On Sale: February 25
June 29 Darien Lakes, NY Darien Lakes Performing Arts Center, On Sale: February 25
June 30 Clarkston, MI DTE Energy Music Theatre, On Sale: February 25
July 1 Milwaukee, WI Marcus Amphitheater, On Sale: February 25
July 3 Virginia Beach, VA Farm Bureau Live At Virginia Beach, On Sale: February 24
July 10 Morrison, CO Red Rocks Amphitheatre, On Sale: February 25
July 13 Woodinville, WA Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery, On Sale: February 25
July 14 Eugene, OR Cuthbert Amphitheater, On Sale: March 2
July 15 Stateline, NV Harvey’s Lake Tahoe Amphitheater , On Sale: March 9
July 26 Rome, ITCapannelle, On Sale: February 17
July 27 Milan, ITCivic Arena, On Sale: February 17
July 29 Gothenburg, SWETradgaardsforeningen, On Sale: February 21
July 31 Oslo, NWSpektrum, On Sale: February 16
August 1 Aarhus, DKAmfiscenen, On Sale: February 20
August 3 Berlin, DE02 Arena, On Sale Now
August 4 Stuttgart, DESchleyerhalle, On Sale Now
August 5 Monchengladbach, DEHockey Park, On Sale: February 15
August 7 Lokeren, BELLokerse Festival, On Sale: February 15
Do you have any interest in seeing a Beach Boys show?
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more like Beach Men at this point but it would be fantastic to have them booked here at Wilson Amphitheater, at the base of the beautiful turquoise mountains. of course that’s not possible since we have a John Stamos ban in place.
interesting mix of venue sizes on this tour.
Yes indeed! The music is timeless & exuberant. I’m expecting the performances will be up & the audiences satisfied.
Saw them for free as an ‘opener’ to an Ohio Glory football game (their only year, heh) outdoors at The Shoe. Relentless downpour all afternoon, until the Beach Boys took the stage. By the end of the first song the rain had stopped & the clouds parted. Magic! Everybody was ‘surfing’ on the stadium benches & the band sounded great!
The fact that they are playing the Beacon is definitely making me strongly consider going, though I know a good portion of this show could be a lot of schmaltzy nostalgia.
Plus it would be the perfect place to wear this… http://www.bustedtees.com/jesseandtherippers
I have seen both versions of the beach boys I enjoy both but I like seeing the all the old guys together. I love there music I have seen the beachboys over a dozon times and would go anytime I get a chance.