Brian Wilson and Al Jardine Mt Winery- Saratoga, CA

Brian Wilson with special guest Al Jardine, Saratoga, Ca June 11, 2007

Venue: Mt Winery Estimated audience 1500 out of 1800


Band:

Brian Wilson
Al Jardine
Nelson Bragg
Bob Lizik
Jim Hines
Billy Hinsche
Gary Griffin
Taylor Mills
Probyn Gregory
Nick Walusko
Jeffrey Foskett
Paul Von Mertens


There was a long soundcheck prior to this show and Brian was reported to be in great shape for this evening’s performance. This was another Brian Wilson / Beach Boys’ Greatest Hits show. Al really looked and sounded great. Al was positioned to Brian’s right. Evidently Al had decided during the last 2 days to play this show. Brian looked great in the beginning but after Sloop John B, Brian got off his stool and then he looked like he almost had to lie down . Brian got up and said he wasn't feeling very he well and said he almost fainted. Al and Jeffrey came to Brian’s aid and Al announced there would be an intermission. I fully expected a cancellation of the rest of the show but after a 20 min break, Jeffrey came out and said the show would continue in 3 minutes. Brian came back to a standing ovation and launched into "Wouldn't It Be Nice". He seemed to gain strength over the next 2 songs and seemed better than I have ever seen him by the end of the show. I noticed he would close his eyes and listen to the music when he wasn’t required to sing. He definitely gained momentum from the audience cheering, clapping, singing by the audience.

I believe the band played the same set as in Monterey two nights before.

Setlist:

Catch A Wave

Dance Dance Dance

Then I Kissed Her *Al sang lead

Breakaway

Hawaii

In My Room

Surfer Girl

Wendy

When I Grow Up

All Summer Long

California *Al sang lead

Do You Wanna Dance

Drive In

I Get Around

Sloop John B *Al sang lead

Wouldn’t It Be Nice

God Only Knows

Little Girl I Once Knew

Add Some Music

Do It Again

Heroes and Villains with In the Cantina

California Girls

Sail On Sailor *Brian said this wasn’t one of favorite songs but he would perform it

Marcella *He said this was his favorite song to sing in the show

Good Vibrations(Smile Version)


Band introductions by Jeffrey Foskett
Billy Hinsche introduced Jeffrey

Encore:

Johnny B Goode

Help Me Rhonda *Al sang lead

Barbara Ann with Brian on guitar

Surfin USA

Fun, Fun, Fun

Love and Mercy

A well deserved standing ovation at the end of "Love and Mercy"! Perfect song to end the evening.

This show will be one I will never forget. Brian has so much strength!

Don't look for Al in Pasadena tonight.


Posted Les Chan