- Brian Wilson was to follow his summer tour with Paul Simon with a few performances in Japan this fall, but unfortunately had to cancel due to the tragic events on September 11. Good news is that Brian and his band are booked for three nights at the Royal Festival Hall in London on January 28-30. Surf to Brian's site for further information, and don't forget to check out his great message board!

- In recent interviews Brian has revealed that he plans to record and produce a rock'n'roll album of new material in the fall. "Just songs with a good beat, a nice happy beat, and just a physical rock 'n' roll trip", Brian said in an interview for the Toronto Sun. In another interview, conducted by journalist Tim Perlich last year, he tells more about the project: "I've got one song called "How Could We Still Be Dancin'?" and two more in the works. Hopefully, I'll have some others done by November. We're going to try and emulate the sound of Phil Spector's records. I really like the echo, the drums, the piano, the guitars and the whole 'wall of sound'". In the recent AOL chat he said that the album tentatively is titled "Proud Mary", and will feature the Wilson/Paley collaboration "Desert Drive". 

- Mike Love and Bruce Johnston are still touring as "The Beach Boys". Although they largely favour the early surf/car hits, there have been a few surprising changes in their setlists lately - a concertgoer might get to hear one or two rare gems like "Heroes And Villains" being performed among the more crowdpleasing songs.
Check the California Saga site for information on tour dates.
Click here to see some pictures from a recent performance in Malmo, Sweden. (Thanks to Niklas Nilsson).

- Former Beach Boy Al Jardine is reportedly giving impressive performances with his Al Jardine Family and Friends Beach Band, which among others includes Brian Wilson's daughters, Carnie and Wendy, Al's sons, Matt and Adam, and former members of the touring Beach Boys. The band performs well known Beach Boys hits with a fresh approach, but also, to the delight of many long time fans, great obscure songs like "You Still Believe In Me" and "Looking At Tomorrow".
Visit Al Jardine's site for facts about the band and information on tour dates.

- "Live At The Roxy" is a new, wonderful live album from Brian Wilson. The 2-CD-set features great performances of old favourites like "Darlin'", "Please Let Me Wonder" and "Good Vibrations, but also two new compositions, "The Right Time" and the Wilson/Asher collaboration "This Isn't Love".
Hear some of the tracks in real audio and buy it at www.brianwilson.com.

- Hawthorne, CA - Birthplace of a Musical Legacy, a 2 CD-set containing previously unreleased songs and alternate takes from the 1960s, is the latest release from The Beach Boys. This is an album for the hardcore fans. Highlights include the never before heard Brian Wilson composition "Lonely Days" and the haunting Dennis Wilson track "A Time To Live In Dreams".
Go to www.brianwilson.com and read more about it.

- "Live In Las Vegas", the brand new live album from Al Jardine Family And Friends, is now available for purchase at Al Jardine's site. The CD includes live performances of well known classics like "I Get Around" and "Good Vibrations as well as rarely performed tracks such as "Girl Don't Tell Me" and "Wild Honey". The last track is a new studio recording, "California Energy Blues".

- Philip Bardowell has left the touring "Beach Boys" band to pursue a solo career. Surf to Philip Bardowell's homepage for information on his new album "In A Perfect World".