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]
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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
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
- "All Summer Long"
- "Help Me, Rhonda"
- "Barbara Ann"
- "Surfin’ USA"
- "Fun Fun Fun"
- "Love and Mercy"
Tour dates
Date | City | Country | Venue |
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Oceania | |||
March 26, 2016 | Auckland | New Zealand | Auckland Civic Theatre |
March 28, 2016 | Byron Bay | Australia | Tyagarah Park (Byron Bay Bluesfest) |
March 29, 2016 | Sydney | Sydney Opera House | |
March 31, 2016 | |||
April 3, 2016 | Melbourne | Palais Theatre | |
April 5, 2016 | Adelaide | Adelaide Entertainment Centre | |
April 7, 2016 | Perth | Riverside Theatre | |
Asia | |||
April 12, 2016 | Tokyo | Japan | Tokyo International Forum |
April 13, 2016 | |||
April 15, 2016 | Osaka | Orix Theater | |
North America | |||
April 28, 2016 | Jackson | United States | Thalia Mara Hall |
Austin | Carson Creek Ranch (Levitation) | ||
May 1, 2016 | Grand Prairie | Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie | |
Europe | |||
May 15, 2016 | Bristol | England | Colston Hall |
May 17, 2016 | Birmingham | Birmingham Symphony Hall | |
May 18, 2016 | Cardiff | Wales | St David's Hall |
May 20, 2016 | London | England | London Palladium |
May 21, 2016 | |||
May 22, 2016 | |||
May 24, 2016 | Manchester | O2 Apollo Manchester | |
May 26, 2016 | Edinburgh | Scotland | Usher Hall |
May 27, 2016 | Glasgow | Glasgow Royal Concert Hall | |
May 29, 2016 | Gateshead | England | The Sage Gateshead |
May 31, 2016 | Liverpool | Philharmonic Hall | |
June 1, 2016 | Nottingham | Nottingham Royal Concert Hall | |
June 4, 2016 | Barcelona | Spain | Parc del Fòrum (Primavera Sound) |
Asia | |||
June 8, 2016 | Raanana | Israel | Raanana Park |
Europe | |||
June 10, 2016 | Oporto | Portugal | Parque de Cidade (NOS Primavera Sound) |
North America | |||
June 12, 2016 | Brooklyn | United States | McCarren Park |
June 14, 2016 | Burlington | Flynn Center for the Performing Arts | |
June 15, 2016 | Portland | Merrill Auditorium | |
June 17, 2016 | Boston | Boston Symphony Hall | |
June 18, 2016 | |||
June 19, 2016 | Lenox | Koussevitzky Music Shed | |
June 30, 2016 | San Diego | Del Mar Fairgrounds | |
July 1, 2016 | Las Vegas | The Joint | |
July 3, 2016 | Ottawa | Canada | Confederation Park (Ottawa Jazz Festival) |
July 4, 2016 | Toronto | Massey Hall | |
July 6, 2016 | Burlington | United States | Flynn Center for the Performing Arts |
July 7, 2016 | Montréal | Canada | Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier (Montreal International Jazz Festival) |
July 9, 2016 | Phoenix | United States | Celebrity Theatre |
July 10, 2016 | Los Angeles | Hollywood Bowl | |
July 15, 2016 | Elizabeth | Horseshoe Southern Indiana | |
July 16, 2016 | Chicago | Union Park (Pitchfork Music Festival) | |
July 17, 2016 | Council Bluffs | Harrah's Stir Cove | |
July 20, 2016 | Kansas City | Muriel Kauffman Theatre | |
July 21, 2016 | St. Charles | Family Arena | |
July 22, 2016 | Tunica | Horseshoe Casino Tunica | |
July 23, 2016 | Bossier City | Riverdome at Horseshoe Casino and Hotel | |
July 29, 2016 | Paso Robles | Chumash Grandstand Arena | |
August 16, 2016 | Bowling Green | SKyPAC | |
August 18, 2016 | Asheville | Thomas Wolfe Auditorium | |
August 19, 2016 | Raleigh | Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts | |
August 20, 2016 | Roanoke | Elmwood Park | |
August 22, 2016 | Newport News | Ferguson Center for the Arts | |
August 23, 2016 | Baltimore | Hippodrome/The Trance-Merrick Performing Arts Center | |
August 25, 2016 | Pittsburgh | Benedum Center | |
August 27, 2016 | Atlantic City | Circus Maximus Theater | |
August 28, 2016 | Gilford | Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook | |
August 29, 2016 | Syracuse | New York State Fairgrounds | |
Europe | |||
September 1, 2016 | Randers | Denmark | Værket |
September 3, 2016 | Brighton | England | Preston Park (Together the People) |
September 4, 2016 | Southend-on-Sea | Cliffs Pavilion | |
September 6, 2016 | Reykjavik | Iceland | Harpa |
North America | |||
September 9, 2016 | Atlanta | United States | Fox Theatre |
September 10, 2016 | St. Augustine | St. Augustine Amphitheatre | |
September 11, 2016 | Sarasota | Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall | |
September 13, 2016 | St. Petersburg | Mahaffey Theater | |
September 14, 2016 | Hollywood | Hard Rock Live | |
September 16, 2016 | Nashville | Ryman Auditorium | |
September 17, 2016 | |||
September 19, 2016 | Charlotte | Blumenthal Performing Arts Center | |
September 20, 2016 | North Bethesda | Music Hall at Strathmore | |
September 21, 2016 | Red Bank | Count Basie Theatre | |
September 23, 2016 | Upper Darby | Tower Theater | |
September 24, 2016 | New York City | Beacon Theater | |
September 25, 2016 | Easton | State Theatre | |
September 27, 2016 | Wallingford | Toyota Oakdale Theatre | |
September 28, 2016 | Buffalo | University at Buffalo Center for the Arts | |
September 30, 2016 | Detroit | Fox Theatre | |
October 1, 2016 | Chicago | Chicago Theater | |
October 2, 2016 | Minneapolis | Orpheum Theatre | |
October 4, 2016 | Denver | Paramount Theatre | |
October 5, 2016 | Salt Lake City | Abravanel Hall | |
October 7, 2016 | Portland | Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall | |
October 8, 2016 | Seattle | Paramount Theatre | |
October 10, 2016 | Arcata | John Van Duzer Theatre | |
October 12, 2016 | San Francisco | Nob Hill Masonic Center | |
October 13, 2016 | |||
October 14, 2016 | Stateline | Harrah's Lake Tahoe | |
October 15, 2016 | Sacramento | Community Theater | |
Europe | |||
October 28, 2016 | London | England | Royal Albert Hall |
October 30, 2016 | Paris | France | Salle Pleyel |
October 31, 2016 | Basel | Switzerland | Event Halle (Baloise Session) |
Asia | |||
November 3, 2016 | Dubai | United Arab Emirates | Tennis Stadium |
Europe | |||
November 6, 2016 | Oslo | Norway | Oslo Spektrum |
November 7, 2016 | Malmö | Sweden | Malmö Live Konserthus |
North America | |||
December 1, 2016 | Monterrey | Mexico | Auditorio Pabellón M |
December 3, 2016 | Acapulco | Hotel Pierre Mundo Imperial (Trópico) | |
March 18, 2017 | Indio | United States | Fantasy Springs Resort Casino |
March 27, 2017 | Orlando | Dr. Phillips Center for Performing Arts | |
March 29, 2017 | New Orleans | Saenger Performing Arts Theater | |
March 31, 2017 | Durant | Choctaw Grand Theater | |
April 1, 2017 | Mayetta | Prairie Band Casino & Resort | |
April 2, 2017 | Wichita | Hartman Arena | |
April 4, 2017 | Fort Collins | Lincoln Center | |
April 6, 2017 | Boise | Velma V. Morrison Center For The Performing Arts | |
April 8, 2017 | Vancouver | Canada | Queen Elizabeth Theatre |
April 9, 2017 | Seattle | United States | Paramount Theatre |
April 12, 2017 | Edmonton | Canada | Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium |
April 13, 2017 | Calgary | Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium | |
April 15, 2017 | Winnipeg | Burton Cummings Theatre | |
April 17, 2017 | Sioux City | United States | Orpheum Theater |
April 18, 2017 | Des Moines | Des Moines Civic Center | |
April 19, 2017 | Milwaukee | Riverside Theater | |
April 21, 2017 | Columbus | Palace Theatre | |
April 22, 2017 | Northfield | Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park | |
April 23, 2017 | Indianapolis | Murat Theatre | |
April 25, 2017 | Hershey | Hershey Theatre | |
April 26, 2017 | Albany | Palace Theatre | |
April 28, 2017 | Newark | Prudential Hall, New Jersey Performing Arts Center | |
April 29, 2017 | Lynn | The Lynn Memorial Auditorium | |
April 30, 2017 | Worcester | Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts | |
May 2, 2017 | Wilkes-Barre | The F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts | |
May 3, 2017 | Washington, D.C. | Lincoln Theatre | |
May 4, 2017 | |||
May 6, 2017 | Knoxville | Tennessee Theatre | |
May 7, 2017 | Chattanooga | Tivoli Theatre | |
May 9, 2017 | Birmingham | BJCC Concert Hall | |
May 12, 2017 | Houston | Revention Music Center | |
May 13, 2017 | Austin | The Moody Theater | |
May 14, 2017 | |||
May 16, 2017 | Tulsa | Brady Theater | |
May 18, 2017 | Albuquerque | Kiva Auditorium | |
May 19, 2017 | Tucson | Centennial Hall – University of Arizona | |
May 20, 2017 | Laughlin | Rio Vista Outdoor Amphitheater @ Harrah's Laughlin | |
May 22, 2017 | Phoenix | Celebrity Theatre | |
May 24, 2017 | San Diego | Civic Theatre | |
May 26, 2017 | Hollywood | Pantages Theatre | |
May 27, 2017 | |||
May 28, 2017 | Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara Bowl | |
June 15, 2017 | Honolulu | Neal S. Blaisdell Concert Hall | |
June 16, 2017 | Duke Kahanamoku Lagoon | ||
Europe | |||
June 29, 2017 | Odense | Denmark | Odeon |
June 30, 2017 | Copenhagen | Tivoli Gardens | |
July 3, 2017 | Amsterdam | Netherlands | Koninklijk Theater Carré |
July 4, 2017 | Ostend | Belgium | Casino Kursaal |
July 5, 2017 | Utrecht | Netherlands | TivoliVredenburg Grote Zaal |
July 8, 2017 | Bilbao | Spain | Kobetamendi (Bilbao BBK Live) |
July 9, 2017 | Montreux | Switzerland | Auditorium Stravinski (Montreux Jazz Festival) |
July 13, 2017 | Pori | Finland | Kirjurinluoto (Pori Jazz Festival) |
July 15, 2017 | Perugia | Italy | Arena Santa Giuliana (Umbria Jazz Festival) |
July 17, 2017 | Lyon | France | Théâtre Antique de Fourvière (Les Nuits de Fourvière) |
July 19, 2017 | Frankfurt | Germany | Jahrhunderthalle |
July 20, 2017 | Vienna | Austria | Wiener Stadthalle |
July 23, 2017 | Galway | Ireland | Absolute Big Top (Galway Arts Festival) |
July 25, 2017 | Dublin | Bord Gais Energy Theatre | |
July 28, 2017 | Liverpool | England | Exhibition Centre |
July 29, 2017 | Penrith | Lowther Deer Park (Kendal Calling) | |
July 30, 2017 | Dorset | Lulworth Castle (Camp Bestival) | |
August 1, 2017 | London | Eventim Apollo | |
August 2, 2017 | Sheffield | Sheffield City Hall | |
August 3, 2017 | Glasgow | Scotland | Kelvingrove Bandstand |
August 5, 2017 | Glastonbury | England | Glastonbury Abbey (Glastonbury Extravaganza) |
August 6, 2017 | Newcastle | Times Square (Live from Times Square) | |
North America | |||
August 26, 2017 | Lincoln | United States | Thunder Valley Casino Resort |
September 15, 2017 | Moncton | Canada | The Molson Canadian Centre |
September 16, 2017 | Halifax | Scotiabank Centre | |
September 18, 2017 | Kitchener | Centre in The Square | |
September 19, 2017 | Rochester | United States | University of Rochester – Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre |
September 21, 2017 | Mashantucket | The Grand Theater at Foxwoods | |
September 22, 2017 | Boston | Orpheum Theatre | |
September 23, 2017 | New York City | Radio City Music Hall | |
September 25, 2017 | Lancaster | American Music Theatre | |
September 26, 2017 | Red Bank | Count Basie Theatre | |
September 29, 2017 | New Bedford | The Zeiterion Performing Arts Center | |
September 30, 2017 | Atlantic City | Golden Nugget | |
October 1, 2017 | Syracuse | The Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater | |
October 3, 2017 | South Bend | Morris Performing Arts Center | |
October 4, 2017 | Toledo | Stranahan Theater | |
October 6, 2017 | Rosemont | Rosemont Theatre | |
October 7, 2017 | Florence | Belterra Casino Resort and Spa | |
October 8, 2017 | Peoria | Peoria Civic Center | |
October 12, 2017 | Fresno | Big Fresno Fair | |
October 13, 2017 | Saratoga | Mountain Winery | |
October 14, 2017 | Costa Mesa | Pacific Amphitheatre | |
July 19, 2018 | Morristown | Mayo Performing Arts Center | |
July 22, 2018 | Kingston | Ulster Performing Arts Centre | |
July 24, 2018 | Wilmington | Wilson Center-Cape Fear Stage | |
July 25, 2018 | North Charleston | North Charleston Performing Arts Center | |
Asia | |||
August 7, 2018 | Tel Aviv | Israel | Heichal HaTarbut |
Europe | |||
August 9, 2018 | Cropredy | England | Festival Site |
August 11, 2018 | Taormina | Italy | Teatro Greco |
August 16, 2018 | Berlin | Germany | Admiralspalast |
August 19, 2018 | Edinburgh | Scotland | Edinburgh Playhouse |
August 24, 2018 | Birmingham | England | Digbeth Arena |
August 25, 2018 | Portsmouth | Southsea Common | |
North America | |||
October 27, 2018 | Bangor | United States | Cross Insurance Center |
November 2, 2018 | Richmond | Dominion Arts Center | |
November 3, 2018 | Bensalem | Parx Casino: Xcite Center | |
November 5, 2018 | Washington, D.C. | The Kennedy Center | |
November 6, 2018 | Huntington | Keith Albee Performing Arts Center | |
November 9, 2018 | Augusta | The Bell Auditorium | |
November 10, 2018 | Clearwater | Ruth Eckerd Hall | |
November 16, 2018 | Louisville | Louisville Palace | |
November 20, 2018 | Grand Rapids | DeVos Performance Hall | |
November 21, 2018 | Toronto | Canada | Sony Centre for the Performing Arts |
November 23, 2018 | Ottawa | TD Place | |
November 25, 2018 | Windsor | The Colosseum at Caesars Windsor | |
June 7, 2019 | Lynn | United States | Lynn Auditorium |
June 8, 2019 | Concord | Chubb Theater at CCA | |
June 9, 2019 | Burlington | Flynn Theatre | |
June 11, 2019 | Red Bank | Count Basie Theatre | |
June 12, 2019 | Baltimore | Hippodrome Theatre | |
June 15, 2019 | Lewiston | Artpark Mainstage Theater | |
June 16, 2019 | Lenox | Tanglewood Music Center | |
June 18, 2019 | Huber Heights | Rose Music Center at The Heights | |
June 20, 2019 | Nashville | Schermerhorn Symphony Center | |
June 21, 2019 | |||
June 23, 2019 | Aurora | RiverEdge Park |
Personnel
- Brian Wilson: vocals, piano
- Al Jardine: vocals, guitar, banjo
- Mike D'amico: drums
- Bob Lizik: bass guitar
- Nicky Wonder: vocals, guitar (until August 6, 2019; his death)
- Nelson Bragg: vocals, percussion
- Jim Laspesa: vocals, percussion (substitute for Nelson)
- Probyn Gregory: vocals, guitar, trumpet, french horn, theremin, trombone
- Matt Jardine: vocals, guitar, percussion
- Casey McDonough: vocals (substitute for Matt)
- Rob Bonfiglio: vocals, guitar, percussion (substitute for Matt)
- Billy Hinsche: vocals, keyboards (most notable substitute for Darian)
- Gary Griffin: vocals, keyboards, vibraphone
- Darian Sahanaja: vocals, keyboards, vibraphone
- Paul Von Mertens: vocals, saxophone, flute, clarinet, harmonica
- Blondie Chaplin: vocals, guitar, percussion
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.
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.