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2022

AL JARDINE'S A POSTCARD FROM CALIFORNIA REISSUE
Al Jardine's A Postcard From California was re-released on digital media on Sept. 2, just ahead of Al's 80th birthday (Sept. 3). A CD re-issue was released in early December 2022. Watch Al's happy birthday greetings video. Read the Postcard press release. (updated 12-9-22)

DAVID MARKS ALBUMS ON BANDCAMP
David Marks has re-released his Back in the Garage album, recorded with Spanish surf band The A-Phonics, and Live at Eddie's Attic, with The Summertime Blues Band. Both albums are available for streaming and download on David's Bandcamp site. (updated 11-22-22)

VENTURA INTERVIEW WITH AUTHOR DAVID LEAF, DEC. 8
Journalist Ivor Davis will bring his series, Ivor Davis: Up Close and Personal, to the Museum of Ventura County for a special interview with author David Leaf about his updated Brian Wilson bio book. The event takes place Thursday, December 8, 2022, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. PT. Guests are welcomed both in-person at the Museum’s Ventura, CA campus at 100 E Main Street, and virtually via Zoom. Tickets are $10 for non-members in person, $5 for non-members via zoom and FREE for members. Tickets and more information. (updated 11-22-22)

THE BEACH BOYS' SAIL ON SAILOR BOX SET
The Beach Boys' Sail On Sailor – 1972, their new box set, will be released on Dec. 2, 2022 via Capitol Records/UMe. This set puts the spotlight on the BBs' Carl and the Passions – “So Tough” and Holland albums. SOS '72 also includes a full concert recorded at NYC's legendary Carnegie Hall on Thanksgiving, 1972, the first-ever release of a complete BB concert from this era with the original setlist. The 105-track collection also includes a bounty of unreleased outtakes, live recordings, radio promos, alternate versions, alternate mixes, isolated backing tracks and a cappella versions, culled from the historic album sessions. The package includes a 48-page book, with notes by Howie Edelson, new and archival interviews with The Beach Boys, rare photos of the band, images of tape boxes and reels and other recording artifacts, producers' notes, and promotional memorabilia from the day, providing an in-depth look at the recording of these albums. Formats include 6 CDs, 2 CDs, 5 LPs + 7" EP, 2 LPs + 7" EP, and digital. Singles released for streaming on YouTube include: “You Need a Mess of Help to Stand Alone” (live from Carnegie Hall, 1972), “Carry Me Home,” and “All This Is That (A Capella).” More information. (updated 11-10-22)

A CONVERSATION WITH MIKE LOVE
In celebration of Sail On Sailor – 1972's upcoming release, Howie Edelson will be moderating the “A Conversation with Mike Love” event in Los Angeles at the Grammy Museum on Wednesday, November 16, 2022. Mike and Howie will be joined by special guests TBA. Tickets and more information. (updated 10-28-22)

LONG PROMISED ROAD LIMITED EDITION RECORD DAY RELEASE
Brian Wilson's Long Promised Road: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (already available on CD and digital) will be released on limited-edition sea blue vinyl for Record Store Day Black Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, and sold at local independent record stores. More information. (updated 9-16-22)

NEW MUSIC VIDEO SERIES FOR CLASSIC BB SONGS
The Beach Boys present a four-part video series featuring some of their iconic songs — “Barbara Ann,” “Don't Worry Baby,” “Wouldn't It Be Nice,” “God Only Knows” — set to a captivating, time-honored story. Each chapter builds on itself to become one long narrative. “Barbara Ann” premiered Sept. 9, 2022 at the Beach Boys official YouTube channel; the series will play out over back-to-back weekends. Press release. (updated 9-9-22)

DRIFTING SAND WITH JARDINES SINGLE
Al Jardine and his son Adam are guest vocalists on the new single from SF Bay Area surfpop band Drifting Sand. “Best Summer Ever” was produced by Stevie Heger (co-producer of Al's A Postcard from California) and is available digitally and on a limited-edition two-track CD single at www.driftingsand.com. (updated 8-24-22)

MIKE LOVE AND BRUCE JOHNSTON TO APPEAR ON GMA, AUG. 2
Beach Boys Mike Love and Bruce Johnston will join country band LoCash on ABC's Good Morning America on August 2. (updated 7-20-22)

BEACH BOYS SIRIUS XM CHANNEL RETURNS FOR SUMMER
Subscription satellite / online radio service Sirius XM will bring back their limited-run, full-time channel dedicated to The Beach Boys from July 1 — August 29, 2022. Good Vibrations: The Beach Boys Channel will be on channel 105 and will feature the BB's hits and rarities, as well as solo and related material. (updated 6-18-22)

BRIAN WILSON ON PBS' AMERICAN MASTERS
The documentary Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road is being shown as part of the PBS series American Masters. Check your local listings for viewing dates, also available on the PBS app and on demand. (updated 6-12-22)

MIKE LOVE AND BRUCE JOHNSTON GUEST ON LOCASH SINGLE
Mike Love and Bruce Johnston have provided guest vocals on country duo LOCASH's new single “Beach Boys,” which is partly based on the chorus of the BBs' classic “I Get Around.” Watch the music video and the behind the scenes video.Mike, Bruce, and their band appeared with LOCASH and Lorrie Morgan at the Grand Old Opry on May 27, 2022. (updated 5-29-22)

BILLY HINSCHE'S WEBSITE HAS MOVED
Billy Hinsche's website, formerly at billyhinsche.com, has gone down. However, the content from Billy's site will still be available. BBFC hosted his website originally, and is now hosting a legacy site for him here. There are no sales of his videos or CDs from these pages. (updated 5-31-22)

SHE & HIM SALUTE BRIAN WILSON
She & Him (M. Ward and Zooey Deschanel) have recorded a new album of covers of songs written by Brian Wilson (and one by Bruce Johnston). The album, Melt Away: A Tribute To Brian Wilson, will be released on July 22 on Fantasy Records. Brian even makes an appearance on the album, singing on “Do It Again.” (updated 5-31-22)

BEACH BOYS' SOUNDS OF SUMMER ANTHOLOGY: EXPANDED EDITION RELEASE
A newly expanded version of The Beach Boys' 2003 Sounds of Summer collection will be released on June 17, 2022. This special 60th anniversary edition includes 24 new stereo mixes (including two first-time stereo mixes), celebrating tracks from Surfin' Safari through Still Cruisin'. The expanded SOS will be available in several different formats, including digital, 3-CD, 2-LP, and a 6-LP box set on 180-gram black vinyl available in two options, standard and deluxe (with four collectible lithographs). More information. (updated 4-28-22)

60TH ANNIVERSARY PLANS ANNOUNCED
In addition to the upcoming release of the special edition Sounds of Summer sets (see item above), some other plans have been announced in celebration of The Beach Boys' 60th anniversary. New music videos for vintage songs are in the works. The next archival release will focus on the Carl and the Passions and Holland albums, to be released in the fall. The BBs will be taking part in a new feature-length documentary and a tribute special. More to be announced later. (updated 4-28-22)

BRIAN WILSON'S LONG PROMISED ROAD SOUNDTRACK
Brian Wilson's Long Promised Road: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack will be released on CD on June 17, 2022 via Lakeshore Records. The album has already been released in digital format. Tracks include “Right Where I Belong,” “I'm Goin' Home,” “It's Not Easy Being Me,” “Must Be a Miracle,” “Slightly American Music,” “It's O.K.,” “Rock & Roll Has Got a Hold on Me,” “The Night Was So Young,” “Honeycomb,” “Long Promised Road,” “In My Room (Live from the Ryman Auditorium),” and “I'm Broke.” (updated 4-26-22)

DAVID LEAF'S BW/BB BOOK, NEW EDITION
David Leaf's 1978 book, The Beach Boys and the California Myth, will be released in a new edition this year. The third expanded edition, now titled God Only Knows: The Story of Brian Wilson, the Beach Boys and the California Myth, will be available in the U.K. on June 23, 2022 and in the fall for the U.S. (updated 4-26-22)

BRUCE JOHNSTON AND THE WEEKND
Bruce Johnston is a collaborator on the track “Here We Go... Again” from The Weeknd's new album Dawn FM. Bruce co-wrote and helped produce the track; he also sang background vocals on it along with Christian Love. Read the L.A. Times' interview with Bruce for more details. (updated 1-10-22)

ENDLESS SUMMER QUARTERLY
On the heels of its multiple giveaways, ESQ magazine is preparing for more subscriber bonuses, including rare and collectible items signed by Mike Love, Al Jardine, Bruce Johnston and Brian Wilson. Current subscribers, as well as new subscribers to ESQ, will be eligible for upcoming giveaways. To check on your subscription status, email Lee Dempsey.
To subscribe to ESQ online, and receive four, 48-page editions of content on The Beach Boys, go to ESQuarterly.com. Subscription rates are US $30 for 4 issues ($35 for Canada and Mexico; $40 throughout the rest of the world). Individual issues are $10 for US, $12 for Canada & Mexico, $14 for other countries. U.S. funds only. Make checks payable to Endless Summer Quarterly. Send to ESQ at P.O. Box 470315, Charlotte, NC 28247. ESQ also accepts Paypal payments. Visit the ESQ Store at ESQuarterly.com for individual issue purchases. (updated 6/20/21)

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