Lumberjack Day: West Point event draws big crowd (Video ) Oct 8, 2009
The action revved up early with the Soap Box Derby, in which seven young racers drove down Main Street to the delight of the crowd. Eight-year-old Andrew Wydner, who was making his second run down the road, said it's a fast ride. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Your user's guide to The Big Fresno Fair Oct 4, 2009
THE BEACH BOYS: Expect summery songs from the 60s like Surfin Safari and California Girls on Thursday. 7:30 p.m. $15-$20. (Fresno Bee)
Rudd and Turnbull reveal favourite tunes Oct 3, 2009
Popular with pollies. Frank Sinatra, Delta Goodrem and Bernard Fanning of Powderfinger. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Tim Mollen's Lost Journal: Laugh track: The next generation Oct 3, 2009
If it did, the laugh track for "Full House" would have captured only yawning and, if you listened very closely, the Olsen twins telling John Stamos that his enthusiastic drumming performance in the Beach Boys music video for Kokomo in no way qualifies him to write the incidental music for Volume 45 of their video series "The Adventures of Mary-Kate & Ashley.". That got me thinking (as Kokomo often does): What other media could benefit from the simulated sound of a live audience, and how could I... (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
SoCal's one-man wavve of sound Oct 1, 2009
It's a sound that hints at Williams' interest in The Beach Boys. But most of it truly is largely guitar-driven rock, and when Williams says he was influenced by bands like Nirvana and Sonic Youth, the evidence is clear. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Mayor bounces to jukebox beat Sep 25, 2009
When it was time to announce the "city and county employee of the week," Hannemann played the Beach Boys' "All Summer Long," because the employee had been "keeping the beach park clean all summer long.". Hannemann does that smart move of giving specific examples, touchstones that make people think, "Wow! I did that too!". (Honolulu Advertiser)
5Top: Rah! Rah! Cheerleader songs that rock Sep 22, 2009
Be True to Your School, by the Beach Boys (1963) ... But it was this Top 10 hit by the Beach Boys that was the first major hit to use simulated cheerleaders to evoke the feeling of a high school football game ... This single version, in all its cheerleader glory, on the more definitive 2003 compilation Sounds of Summer: The Very Best of the Beach Boys. (MSNBC -- News)
Valley Music Scene Sep 19, 2009
The Beach Boys - Sunday, Sept. 20; Wells Fargo Center - Santa Rosa; 546-3600. Meat Puppets - Sunday, Sept. 20l Hopmonk Tavern - Sebastopol; 829-7300. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Popular or not, Yo La Tengo still thrills its fans Sep 18, 2009
The group turned a cover of the Beach Boys Little Honda into something unsettling: a hulking saga of surf-pop filtered through My Bloody Valentine s distortion lens. Complete with flashing lights, it looked and sounded as deranged as Gene Wilder s psychedelic boat ride in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. (Boston Globe)
Americas Got Talent finalists wow judges Sep 16, 2009
Their water-soaked rendition of The Beach Boys' "Wipeout" left Osbourne gushing that they "belong in Vegas." Morgan called Recycled Percussion's routine an "absolutely brilliant way to end a brilliant show.". Click for related content. (MSNBC -- News)
'Talent' judges like Fab Five Sep 15, 2009
Their water-soaked rendition of The Beach Boys' "Wipeout" left Osbourne gushing that they "belong in Vegas." For a video of the Fab Five sisters, go to and follow the links to "America's Got Talent," and then perform a search for the Fab Five. The season finale airs locally on Wednesday at 7 p.m. on NBC.. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Record companies sue 'Ellen' show over copyrights Sep 12, 2009
Other songs cited in the lawsuit include Michael Jackson's "Thriller"; The Beach Boys' "Good Vibrations" and Will Smith's "Gettin' Jiggy Wit It.". The suit calls the segment and the music played by the show's own disc jockey "signature elements of the show.". (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Labels sue Ellen show over songs Sep 12, 2009
Songs cited in the legal papers included Michael Jackson's Thriller, The Beach Boys' Good Vibrations and Will Smith's Gettin' Jiggy Wit It. The record companies have not specified the amount they are seeking in damages. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Reminisants return to Marlborough Saturday Sep 10, 2009
Reminisants lead singer Mike Joyal of Marlborough (left) poses with Mike Love of the Beach Boys at a recent concert in Wellesley, where the Reminisants opened for the Beach Boys ... Fresh after touring with beloved groups such as the Beach Boys and Three Dog Night, the Reminisants will be returning to downtown Marlborough on Saturday, Sept. 5, at 7 p.m., to do a special Doo-Wop Oldies Concert at Union Common, at the corner of Main and Bolton streets ... They played two huge shows with Mike Love... (Hudson Sun, MA)
- From the desk of: Some outings are more enjoyable than others 0 Sep 9, 2009
The only way it could have been any better is if the Beach Boys had been there to entertain us. The Beach Boys were formed in 1961. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Davis to make long-awaited debut Sep 6, 2009
Saturday night's game was sold out, mostly because the Beach Boys performed after the game as part of the Rays' Summer Concert Series. Tickets. (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
An anthem for 'our town' Sep 6, 2009
It's a country version akin to the Beach Boys "Be True to Your School.". Music has a tendency to sooth the soul, or, in some cases, fire up the beast-motivator within us. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Shields looks for two in a row Sep 5, 2009
The Beach Boys will perform at Tropicana Field following Saturday's game, part of the Rays' Summer Concert Series. Tickets. (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
Parade, festival, concerts set for Labor Day Sep 5, 2009
And along with those downtown festivities, spectators can also enjoy the annual Grecian Festival at St. Anargyroi Church and two free concerts -- including one by the Reminisants, a local group that recently toured with the Beach Boys and Three Dog Night ... On Saturday, Sept. 5, The Reminisants band, which recently opened for the Beach Boys, will perform in Union Common, beginning at 7 p.m. The Reminisants have been entertaining audiences of all ages throughout New England since 1973. (Hudson Sun, MA)
Iconic water park Big Surf to close Sep 4, 2009
Big Surf brought Southern California surf culture to the Valley in 1969 as the Beach Boys were popularizing surfing life with songs such as "Surfer Girl" and "Catch a Wave," which were released in 1963. In the 1970s, performers such as Elton John, Stevie Wonder, Rod Stewart and Chicago entertained crowds at Big Surf. (AZCentral -- Business)
Beach Boys Stage A Freebie Sep 3, 2009
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (September 2, 2009)--Word of mouth and outdoor music attracted about 700 people to a free Beach Boys concert in a bowling alley parking lot in Anchorage, Alaska. The Daily News reported The Lucky Strike Lanes and Lounge couldn't advertise the night concert Monday night because it would have conflicted with Sunday's Beach Boys performance at the state fair, where the admission was $35. (KWTX.com, TX)
Audio slide show: Beach Boys Mountain View concert Sep 2, 2009
The Beach Boys put on a free outdoor concert for hundreds of people in the parking lot of Lucky Strike Lanes & Lounge, formerly Park Lane, in Mountain View on Monday night, August 31, 2009. Copyright 2009, The Anchorage Daily News, a subsidiary of The McClatchy Company. (Anchorage Daily News)
Band brings surfing music to shores of Mountain View Sep 2, 2009
Mike Love of the Beach Boys, center, sings one of the group's popular hits during a free concert at Lucky Strike Lanes and Lounge, formerly known as Park Lanes, a bowling alley in Mountain View Sept. 1, 2009 ... The Beach Boys put on a free outdoor concert in a Mountain View parking lot Monday night, drawing at least 700 people to an event that most attendees heard about only by word of mouth ... Two of the Beach Boys are original members: singer Mike Love and keyboardist/vocalist Bruce... (Anchorage Daily News)
Beach party music comes to NECC Sep 1, 2009
There are still tickets available for the Northern Essex Community College s Saturday, Sept. 26, beach bash featuring Papa Doo Run Run, a nationally recognized band that plays the California beach sounds of the Beach Boys, Jan & Dean, as well as other surf and rock classics. The concert will be held at The Collins Center for the Performing Arts at Andover High School, 100 Shawsheen Road, beginning at 8 p.m.. (Amesbury News, MA)
5Top: Songs that say goodbye to summer Aug 30, 2009
All Summer Long by The Beach Boys (1964) ... The Beach Boys pretty much wrote the book when it came to summer songs. (MSNBC -- News)
Borealis reality check Aug 29, 2009
Special note: The Beach Boys will perform twice, at 4 and 7:30 p.m.. Monday. (Anchorage Daily News)
Beach Boys ready to rock Trop Aug 28, 2009
ST. PETERSBURG -- For decades, the Beach Boys were pop music's symbols of youthfulness and easy living, staked by cool harmonies, positive lyrics and that pervasive image of having fun in the sun ... Rays fans will get to experience both on Sept. 5, when the Beach Boys will conclude Tampa Bay's Summer Concert Series with a performance at Tropicana Field following the game vs. Detroit ... The Beach Boys, fast approaching their 50th anniversary in 2011, have been a staple of American pop culture... (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
Larry Knechtel, 69, member of Bread, the Wrecking Crew Aug 27, 2009
Mr. Knechtel played with Elvis Presley, the Beach Boys, the Byrds, the Mamas and Papas, and many others. In 2007, members of the Wrecking Crew were inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame in Nashville. (Boston Globe)
Keyboardist Larry Knechtel dies Aug 25, 2009
Knechtel was born in Bell, California, and went on to perform live and record with artists including Ray Charles, The Beach Boys, The Doors, Elvis Presley, Neil Diamond, Randy Newman, Hank Williams Jr and Elvis Costello. Dixie Chicks tour. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Venezuela takes Miss Universe crown Aug 25, 2009
Knechtel performed live and in studio recordings with a wide range of artists, including Neil Diamond, Randy Newman, The Beach Boys, The Doors, Hank Williams Jr. and Elvis Costello. He earned a Grammy award for his arrangement of Simon and Garfunkel's "Bridge Over Troubled Water" and played keyboard on the Dixie Chicks' Grammy award-winning album "Taking the Long Way.". (Honolulu Advertiser)
Celebrity birthdays Aug 23, 2009
Guitarist David Marks (The Beach Boys) is 61. Country singer Holly Dunn is 52. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
BJC should bring more variety Aug 21, 2009
Red Hot Chili Peppers, the Black Crowes, Foo Fighters, Muse, 311, Phish, Stone Temple Pilots, Smashing Pumpkins, Pearl Jam, Tool, Weezer, Aerosmith and the Beach Boys. What do all these artists have in common, other than being awesome. (Daily Collegian, PA)
'A true innovator and legend' Aug 15, 2009
BRIAN WILSON, SINGER-SONGWRITER WITH THE BEACH BOYS. Les Paul and Mary Ford were among my most favourite musicians in the 50s. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Charity honour for rocker Young Aug 13, 2009
Previous recipients include Aretha Franklin, Neil Diamond and Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys. Recording Academy president Neil Portnow, said: "Neil has set a standard of artistic integrity and iconoclastic creativity for more than four decades, and his achievements have been matched by his unwavering humanitarianism. "He is a shining example of how music people offer their creative gifts to the world, and how they also give back through their commitments to charitable endeavours. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Sun Records star Billy Lee Riley dies at 75 Aug 5, 2009
In the early 1960s, Riley took his talents to California, where he worked as a studio musician for The Beach Boys, Sammy Davis Jr. and Dean Martin. He also played bass, drums and sang. (MSNBC -- News)
Billy Lee Riley, 75; Sun guitarist Aug 4, 2009
In the early 1960s, he worked for The Beach Boys, Sammy Davis Jr., and Dean Martin. Copyright 2009 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
The free (for all) concert Aug 4, 2009
Who would think that the Beach Boys would draw such a humongous, motley crowd. There were the highlifers and we know somebodies, VIP passes dangling proudly as they walked through a private, cordoned aisle leading directly to the spacious inner circle outfitted with chairs that faced the Beach Boys on the Hatch Shell. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
Drug Rug offers a fun ride on a loopy carousel Aug 3, 2009
And with its chugging rhythm, choir of ba-da-da background vocals, and Cronin s elfin voice fronting the band s charmingly grainy lo-fi aesthetic, Hannah, Please comes across like Le Tigre covering the Beach Boys. There are flashes of California dreaming elsewhere, too, on the Mamas and the Papas-esque Coffee in the Morning, although the West Coast reference point takes a more ominous turn on Never Tell, with talk of California wildfires making it so hard to breathe. (Boston Globe)
20/20: Spector's New BFF: Charles Manson? Aug 1, 2009
He even wrote a song that was recorded by the Beach Boys. And, it's weirdly logical that Manson would be drawn to Spector, now a fellow murder convict, who also stands to spend the rest of his life in prison for second-degree murder in the 2003 death of Lana Clarkson. (ABC News)
Johnson Creek to celebrate with 'Creek Community Fest' Saturday Jul 30, 2009
The band will make this tropical-themed fest complete with music from Jimmy Buffet, the Beach Boys, the Safaris and more. Comment Blog - Note: All Comments Subject To Approval. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Veterans and newcomers fill the music main stage Jul 27, 2009
The group has opened for such names as The Beach Boys, Chuck Berry, Herman s Hermits, and The Righteous Brothers. Showtimes are 7 and 9 p.m.. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Coastliners gearing up for a return performance Jul 24, 2009
The band is known for sounding like the popular California group The Beach Boys. The name Coastliners came from the Beach Boys song Catch a Wave ... We are going to perform some of the Beach Boys songs. (Brenham Banner, TX)
iPod Shuffle Jul 24, 2009
Bruce Johnston of the Beach Boys. There are, as Bruce Johnston points out, three versions of the Beach Boys: the group led by founder-slash-genius Brian Wilson under his own name; the band Help Me, Rhonda singer Al Jardine tours with; and the Beach Boys with frontman Mike Love and Johnston, a member since 1965 ... Don t Talk (Put Your Head on My Shoulder), the Beach Boys. (Boston Globe)
10 best songs about cars you may not know Jul 23, 2009
So, these lists almost always include catchy numbers like the Beach Boys' "Fun, Fun, Fun" and "Little Deuce Coupe," Prince's "Little Red Corvette," Sammy Hagar's "I Can't Drive 55," Gary Numan's "Cars," Golden Earring's "Radar Love," Bruce Springsteen's "Pink Cadillac," etc ... "We've been through some things together....Although these changes have come / With your chrome heart shining in the sun / Long may you run / Well, it was back in Blind River in 1963 / When I last saw you alive / But we... (CNN -- US)
Saturday TV: How To Look Good Naked Jul 16, 2009
Other scheduled videos include God Save The Queen by the Sex Pistols, Fire by Jimi Hendrix, Suffragette City by David Bowie and I'm Bored by Iggy Pop, plus a most unlikely selection: I Get Around by the Beach Boys. Marky, are you having us on, perhaps. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Girl most likely Jul 11, 2009
" But even if this pop malarkey gets out of hand at any point for Little Boots, Hesketh can always remind herself of Brian And The Argonauts. In the not-so-distant past she appeared in a production that used the story of Jason And The Argonauts set to the music of the Beach Boys. Five part harmonies, golden fleeces and leather skirts, what could go wrong? The kind of experiences she had in her pre-fame days are neither denied nor diminished by Hesketh, who was also in the Lancashire Students'... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Doris Day's Cypress Inn in Carmel, ... Jul 9, 2009
Melcher began his musical career in a duo with future Beach Boy Bruce Johnston, and went on to produce many records by the Beach Boys, the Mamas and the Papas, the Byrds and many others. He was even a back-up vocalist on the Beach Boys' Pet Sounds album. (Suite101.com)
St. Louis Symphony Orchestra revenue, attendance jumps Jul 2, 2009
More than half of the attendees of the symphony s SLSO Presents series, which included The Lord of the Rings Symphony, The Beach Boys and Simply Sinatra, were new to SLSO, representing 3,459 new households. The symphony also launched its Casual Classics series as an accessible entry point for new audiences. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Waddell Ready To Test The Water In The UFA Talent Pool Jul 2, 2009
Our friend Five_Hole has agreed to DJ the pool party playing an assortment of tunes from the Beach Boys, Jimmy Buffet, Bob Marleyand others. And please feel free to stop by the open barto partake of a wide assortment of adult beverages complete with little umbrellas as wetake inthe day s festivities. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Disney To Pour $465M Into Hong Kong Park Jul 1, 2009
When the Beach Boys sang about catching a wave, this method probably wasn't what they had in mind. Take a look. (Click2Houston, TX)
History repeated, renewed Jun 25, 2009
" on the venerable amphitheater stage. Last year's collaboration with the National Geographic Society was so well received that during Week Two (July 6-10), National Geographic explorers, filmmakers, scientists, and photographers return with reports from the frontlines of planetary change. The past has always been alive in the streets and byways of the institution, so it makes sense that Colonial Williamsburg joins with Chautauqua to present Week Nine (Aug. 24-28) on "The History of Liberty," as... (Erie Times-News, PA)
Lewis: The ACTION 5! AthFest Special Jun 25, 2009
In particular, I recommend "The Wrecking Crew," which tells the story of the gang of studio musicians who played on records from nearly all of my favorite bands from the '60s (The Beach Boys, The Ronettes, The Byrds, Nancy Sinatra, The Monkees, The Crystals, Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass, to name a few). The full slate of movies is too long to list here, so head to athenscine. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Party animals: Creatures of the night Jun 21, 2009
The cafeteria was decked out with an on the waterfront DJ playing the Beach Boys and more, a drive-in movie of class memories, a tiki hut and beautiful undersea world murals. A highlight of the night was the midnight performance of hypnotist Joe DeVito, who kept the crowd laughing until 1:30 a.m. Games were a huge hit: sumo wrestling, carnival booths, dance contests, guessing games and door prizes. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Some thermally correct travelin’ music for y’all Jun 20, 2009
Love the Beach Boys, but I really feel this one. Best song by them ever. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Bob Bogle, 75; bricklayer cofounded the Ventures Jun 19, 2009
We got pegged as a surfing band, because there was a scene then with the Beach Boys, the Chantays [ Pipeline ], and so on, Mr. Bogle told The Buffalo News in 1998. But before we got to LA, we d never even heard the phrase surfing music. (Boston Globe)
St. Augustine Amphitheatre packs them in Jun 16, 2009
But the dates for the acts Valentino has brought, which include ZZ Top and The Beach Boys, sold out or nearly sold out. Crosby, Stills and Nash nearly sold out in a day, Valentino said. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
See the USA in Your Government Car Jun 5, 2009
Pontiac's GTO (cue the Beach Boys) and some Dodge and Plymouth models were also great. Chrysler had the Imperial, which resembled a boat with running lights and The New Yorker for "old rich people." And then there was the one beyond our reach, but not beyond our dreams: the Cadillac. (Townhall.com)
Summers in the berry and bean fields Jun 4, 2009
I never will forget those summers: Mud, thorny canes, the Beach Boys and endless rows of beans perhaps not the most fun at the time, but I believe most of us learned a bit about work, budgeting, and saving, and perhaps a bit about creative mischief. Ken Bolf has lived in Lebanon for 50 years. (Lebanon Express, OR)
UNH's surrounding beaches prove one of the many solutions for summertime boredom Jun 4, 2009
Some of the highlights of last year's summer were Seether, OAR, and the Beach Boys. Some of the more notable restaurants include the Sea Ketch Restaurant and the Ashworth Hotel Restaurant. (The New Hampshire, NH)
Taste of Somerville tickets on sale for June 9 event Jun 3, 2009
The Radio Kings deliver vintage Big Band and today s hottest sounds, featuring polished vocal arrangements reminiscent of the great Motown groups, the Beach Boys, and the jazzy stylings of Manhattan Transfer. The White Owls, featuring Dennis Brennan, a Boston veteran, electrifies audiences with his ability to cross from rock to soul, blues, country and jazz, while breathing fresh life into each. (Somerville Journal, MA)
3 Doors Down excited to play at Trop May 28, 2009
Other performances throughout the summer include Ludacris, Smash Mouth, Flo Rida, Daughtry and the Beach Boys. The concerts are free with the purchase of the night's game ticket. (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
The Shins offer a nod to the past May 23, 2009
Shine was certainly the key word Wednesday night at the Orpheum Theatre as the Shins enlivened an already beguiling 100-minute set by judiciously devoting prime real estate to three of its antecedents: eternal summer surfers the Beach Boys; harmonious troubadours Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young; and British sonic mavericks the Beta Band ... In particular, "Girl Don't Tell Me," the Beach Boys song, with its bittersweet twilight-of-summer theme offset by a pulsating tempo, felt like a wellspring from... (Boston Globe)
Listen up , Class of 2009... May 22, 2009
Senator Arlen Specter: "In the immortal words of the Beach Boys: Be true to your school, just like you would to your girl or guy. Be true to your school, and let your colors fly. Be true to your school. If that doesn't work, transfer.". TV host Chris Matthews: "I heard President Obama's commencement speech at Arizona State University on the car radio, and you know what? I was tingling so much I had to pull over. I'd personally hand you your diplomas, but I'm still tingling uncontrollably. Isn't... (Boston Globe)
Randy Travis to be inaugural act at new Black Hills Amphitheater May 21, 2009
Other performances announced Wednesday include the Beach Boys on July 15 and the Darrell Mansfield Band, a Christian blues act, scheduled Aug. 4 and 5 during the Sturgis motorcycle rally. Travis, who broke onto the country music scene nearly a quarter century ago, has close ties to the area. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
PICK OF THE WEEK: Levy's 'Hard' is easy to hear May 19, 2009
Don't Worry Baby The Beach Boys. A stereo mix of the group's beatific classic is featured on the collection Summer Love Songs, out today. (USA Today -- Life)
