Pet Sounds 50th Anniversary World Tour
The Pet Sounds 50th Anniversary World Tour is a worldwide concert tour by American musician Brian Wilson held to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Beach Boys' album Pet Sounds (1966).[1] Scheduled for more than 100 dates, it marks Wilson's final performance of the album.[2]
Tour by Brian Wilson | |
Location | North America, Europe, Oceania, Asia |
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Associated album | Pet Sounds |
Start date | March 26, 2016 |
End date | June 21, 2019 |
No. of shows | 155 in North America 51 in Europe 7 in Oceania 6 in Asia 219 total |
Background
Wilson's first (and previous) world tour of Pet Sounds was in 2000, which later resulted in the live album Brian Wilson Presents Pet Sounds Live (2002).[3][4]
Set list
Summer Days (And Summer Nights!!)
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Friends
Carl and the Passions – "So Tough"
Miscellaneous
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The following sets were played in Auckland, New Zealand on March 26, 2016.[5]
Set one
- "Our Prayer"
- "Heroes and Villains"
- "California Girls"
- "Dance, Dance, Dance"
- "I Get Around"
- "Shut Down"
- "Little Deuce Coupe"
- "Then I Kissed Her"
- "Wake the World"
- "Add Some Music To Your Day"
- "Honkin' Down the Highway"
- "In My Room"
- "Surfer Girl"
- "Don’t Worry Baby"
- "One Kind of Love"
- "Funky Pretty"
- "Wild Honey"
- "Sail On, Sailor"
Set two
- "Wouldn't It Be Nice"
- "You Still Believe in Me"
- "That's Not Me"
- "Don't Talk (Put Your Head on My Shoulder)"
- "I'm Waiting for the Day"
- "Let's Go Away for Awhile"
- "Sloop John B"
- "God Only Knows"
- "I Know There's an Answer"
- "Here Today"
- "I Just Wasn't Made for These Times"
- "Pet Sounds"
- "Caroline, No"
- "Good Vibrations"
Encore
Tour dates
Personnel
Current members:
- Brian Wilson – vocals, piano
- Al Jardine – vocals, guitar, banjo, percussion
- Mike D'amico – drums, percussion
- Bob Lizik – bass guitar
- Nelson Bragg – vocals, percussion
- Probyn Gregory – vocals, guitar, trumpet, french horn, theremin, trombone
- Matt Jardine – vocals, guitar, percussion
- Rob Bonfiglio – vocals, guitar, percussion (substituted for Matt Jardine, then replaced Wonder)
- Gary Griffin – vocals, keyboards, vibraphone
- Darian Sahanaja – vocals, keyboards, vibraphone
- Paul Von Mertens – vocals, saxophone, flute, clarinet, harmonica
- Blondie Chaplin – vocals, guitar, percussion
Special Guests:
Billy Hinsche – keyboards, vocals
Former members:
- Nicky Wonder – vocals, guitar (died August 6, 2019)
- Jim Laspesa – vocals, percussion (substitute for Nelson Bragg)
- Casey McDonough – vocals (substitute for Matt Jardine)
Absences and Lineup Changes
Darian was present at the start of the tour in March and April 2016 for the New Zealand, Australia, and Japan shows, but was subsequently absent from the tour. In his absence, various musicians filled in the vocals/keyboards spot. On July 10, 2016, both Billy Hinsche and Darian Sahanaja played the show with Billy playing the first set, Darian playing the second set, and both musicians playing the encore. Darian permanently rejoined the tour in May 2017.
In April 2017, Casey McDonough of NRBQ filled in for Matt Jardine for a few shows. For most of 2018 & 2019, Jim Laspesa filled in for Nelson Bragg. In November & December 2018, Rob Bonfiglio filled in for Matt Jardine.
In September, 2017, Gary Griffin was absent from the band's shown in Kitchener, Ontario. He returned for future shows after that.
On August 6, 2019, Nicky Wonder died at the age of 59. He was replaced by Rob Bonfiglio. [7]
References
- Monroe, Jazz (January 25, 2016). "Brian Wilson Announces World Tour, Last Ever Performances of Pet Sounds". Pitchfork.
- Ryan, Patrick (January 25, 2016). "Brian Wilson charts final 'Pet Sounds' tour". USA Today.
- Comerford, Will (May 10, 2000). "Brian Wilson To Perform Pet Sounds With Symphony Orchestra". MTV.
- Badman 2004, p. 378.
- Cashmere, Paul (March 28, 2016). "Brian Wilson Plays Pet Sounds One Last Time". noise 11.
- https://www.brianwilson.com/tour
- Legaspi, Althea (August 8, 2019). "Nicky Wonder, Brian Wilson and Wondermints Guitarist, Dead at 59". Rolling Stone.