AL JARDINE’S BIRTHDAY WISH

Al Jardine has released a new song called “Wish” on his birthday in 2024. The song was written in the 90’s with Al’s longtime songwriting partner Larry Dvoskin and recorded many times before finally being released in 2024. “Wish” is up for GRAMMY® consideration in three categories: Song Of The Year, Best Pop Duo (with co-vocalist Larry Dvoskin) and Best Arrangement, Instruments And Vocals. The 67th GRAMMY® Awards, set to take place on Sunday February 2nd, 2025, will be broadcast live on the CBS Television Network and stream live and on demand on Paramount+.

“Wish” is now available on all major digital music platforms and is dedicated to all of Al’s loyal fans always wishing for new music. A portion of the proceeds will go to Make-A-Wish America and MusiCares, two organizations that help make so many wishes come true!

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THE BIG SUR CONGREGATION

Al Jardine performed a unique set of new songs, classics and rarities from The Beach Boys and a track from A Postcard from California at the Big Sur Congregation, Sunday August 11th at the Henry Miller Memorial Library in Big Sur, CA. Al’s band included Richard Bryant on vocals, Shaun Elley on percussion, Kate Faber on vocals, Lee Finkelstein on drums, Stevie Heger on vocals and Hammond organ, Michael Lent on guitar, Dewayne Pate on bass, Cory Spencer on keyboards, Brian Stock on trumpet and Paul Tarantino on flute and saxophone.

The setlist featured The Beaks of Eagles (including the poem by Robinson Jeffers read by Al), California Saga, Sloop John B, Islands In The Sun, Highway 101, Runaway, Help Me Rhonda, Drivin’, Crumple Car and Santa Ana Winds. Al is currently in the studio finishing the three new tracks, Islands In The Sun, Highway 101 and Crumple Car along with another song called My Plane Leaves Tomorrow (featuring Neil Young on vocals). The Big Sur Congregation also featured performances from Big Survivors, the Shane Dwight Band, Lovers and Strangers, Salty and Drifting Sand.

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THE BEACH BOYS MOVIE PREMIERE IN HOLLYWOOD

The surviving Beach Boys, Brian Wilson, Al Jardine, Mike Love, Bruce Johnston, David Marks and Blondie Chaplin, reunited on May 21st for the world premiere of their new Disney+ documentary, The Beach Boys, at the world-famous TCL Chinese Theater in Hollywood. The film, directed by Frank Marshall and Thom Zimny, takes fans back to the beginning of the band forming in Hawthorne, CA, and includes never-before-seen footage, new interviews from current and former band members as well as music stars Lindsey Buckingham, Don Was, Janelle Monáe and Ryan Tedder (from OneRepublic).

The screening, which began with a Q&A with Beach Boys Mike Love and Al Jardine plus directors Frank Marshall and Thom Zimny, was live-streamed to IMAX theatres all over the US. The Beach Boys will stream on Disney+ starting May 24.

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THE BEACH BOYS: IMAX® LIVE EXPERIENCE

On Tuesday May 21st, Disney+ and IMAX® will host “The Beach Boys: IMAX Live Experience” from Hollywood, a special once-in-a-lifetime event that will be live-streamed to 12 IMAX theatres nationwide. The exclusive fan-first opportunity will provide moviegoers and fans of The Beach Boys the chance to see an early screening of the all-new documentary film and watch a live Q&A with co-directors Frank Marshall and Thom Zimny and special guests, direct from the World Premiere at the TCL Chinese in Hollywood. Tickets are complimentary, first come, first served and all attendees will receive a commemorative poster.

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THE BEACH BOYS NEW DOCUMENTARY

“The Beach Boys,” a new documentary directed by Frank Marshall and Thom Zimny, will premiere on Disney+ starting May 24 and has been described as ‘a celebration of the legendary band that revolutionized pop music and the iconic, harmonious sound they created that personified the California dream, captivating fans for generations and generations to come.’ “The Beach Boys” will include never-before-seen footage and new interviews with Brian Wilson, Al Jardine, Mike Love, Bruce Johnston and David Marks, plus Blondie Chaplin and Ricky Fataar and archival audio of Carl and Dennis Wilson. Music stars Lindsey Buckingham, Janelle Monáe, Ryan Tedder and Don Was are also interviewed and there will be an official soundtrack featuring songs from the film.

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SUNFLOWER FARM MUSIC FESTIVAL in MAUI, hawaii

Al Jardine will be performing at the 2024 Sunflower Farm Music Festival at the Pacific Biodiesel Technologies Sunflower Farm in Maui’s Central Valley on Saturday May 4th. The music festival and farmers market will also feature Nelson (Matthew and Gunnar), Jeff "Skunk" Baxter (Steely Dan, Doobie Brothers), Gilby Clarke (Guns N' Roses, Slash's Snakepit), Slim Jim Phantom (Stray Cats), Russ McKinnon (Tower of Power, Joe Cocker), Carmine Rojas (David Bowie, Rod Stewart), Larry Dvoskin (Al’s songwriting partner on “Waves of Love”), Jennie Vee (Eagles of Death Metal) and many more!

100% of the Profits will benefit the following Maui-based non-profits focused on supporting local farming and helping grow Hawaii's food security: Maui Hub, Common Ground Collective and Grow Some Good

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THE BEACH BOYS FIRST OFFICIAL BOOK

The Beach Boys by the Beach Boys is a comprehensive new anthology, published in a limited edition of only 500 copies worldwide, which exclusive interviews with Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine and Bruce Johnston, along with contributions from Lindsey Buckingham, Eric Clapton, Elvis Costello, Ray Davies, Bob Dylan, Def Leppard, the Flaming Lips, Primal Scream’s Bobby Gillespie, David Lee Roth, Jimmy Page, Pete Townshend, Radiohead’s Thom Yorke and more. The book also includes previously unpublished photos and other material from the group’s Capitol Records archive. It is the ultimate chronicle of The Beach Boys’ career from Hawthorne, California, to international stardom!

'We were just having fun and it developed into something else. It's funny. We were really an accident - but a good accident. And our first record seemed to be enough for us. We sure didn't think we'd be recording into the next century,” remarked Al Jardine.

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AL JARDINE’S CHRISTMAS SONGS

Al Jardine wishes everyone a happy holiday season and hopes you enjoy his four Christmas songs: “Hurry Up Hurry Up Santa Claus,” “Sunshine to Snowflakes,” “Christmas Day” and “Big Sur Christmas,” featured on Al’s Postcard co-producer/engineer/drummer Stevie Heger’s album Eloquence. Thanks also to Billy Roach, Michael and Debbie Lent, Stevie Kalinich, the greatly missed Les Chan and everyone involved in the writing, recording and promotion of Al’s Christmas songs, as well as all the radio DJs who have played them. Links below on where to stream and purchase. Merry Christmas!

Hurry Up Hurry Up Santa Claus
Sunshine to Snowflakes
Christmas Day
Big Sur Christmas

WAVES OF LOVE 3.0 OCEAN MIX

Al Jardine has just released “Waves of Love 3.0” Ocean Mix, which is a stereo radio version of the Immersive 360 Reality Audio mix now available by downloading the Peertracks app available at www.Peertracks.com. The immersive mix was co-produced and remixed by Eddie Corral and Larry Dvoskin and is similar in fidelity to the Dolby Atmos remix of Pet Sounds by Giles Martin. Feel the ocean waves gently surrounding your feet, hear seagulls above your head and hear the beautiful vocals of Al Jardine, Carl Wilson, Matt Jardine and Larry Dvoskin swirling around like the barrel in a wave. “Waves of Love 3.0” Ocean Mix is now streaming on all major digital platforms and is also up for consideration for a 2024 GRAMMY Award nomination in the remix category!

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GOOD VIBRATIONS IN LIMA, OHIO

ArtSpace/Lima celebrated Al Jardine’s return to his hometown Lima, Ohio, on Aug 4th, with a unique exhibition featuring the work of locomotive photographer Don Jardine (Al’s Dad), whose work as a Lima locomotive photographer was the first exhibit at ArtSpace. The exhibit also features photographs of Al and his family when they visited ArtSpace in 1991 when the Beach Boys came to town for a concert at the Allen County Fairgrounds. The exhibit will be on display until Sept 9th and ArtSpace is also selling copies of Al’s children’s book “Sloop John B: A Pirate’s Tale.” Thank you to Sally Windle and her staff for all their support.

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A GRAMMY SALUTE TO THE BEACH BOYS

THE BEACH BOYS’ SAIL ON SAILOR - 1972

The Beach Boys’ landmark albums, 1972's Carl and the Passions – "So Tough" and 1973's Holland, will take center focus in Sail On Sailor - 1972, a new expansive multi-disc and digital box set that documents and dives deep into their transformative and fruitful 1972 era. The latest chapter in the Beach Boys' archival series was produced by Mark Linett and Alan Boyd, the team behind 2013's GRAMMY® Award-winning SMiLE Sessions and last year's acclaimed Feel Flows – The Sunflower and Surf's Up Sessions 1969-197. The comprehensive 6CD Super Deluxe Edition features newly remastered versions of Carl and the Passions – "So Tough" and Holland, plus Holland's Mount Vernon and Fairway (A Fairytale) EP (complete with its original instructions to "please listen in the dark") and boasts an unreleased live concert recorded at NYC's famed Carnegie Hall on Thanksgiving, 1972, the first-ever release of a complete Beach Boys concert from this era with the original setlist. Sail On Sailor - 1972 is due for release December 2 from Capitol Records/UMe.

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THE BEACH BOYS COLLECTION AT THE MORRISON HOTEL GALLERY

The Beach Boys 60th anniversary celebration continues at the Morrison Hotel Gallery in West Hollywood with “Good Vibrations”, an honorable exhibition featuring thirty never-before-released images of The Beach Boys’ first decade. The Beach Boys made a statement, saying: “We are thrilled to partner with the Morrison Hotel Gallery and 1966 America to introduce our Beach Boys fine art photography collection. The likes of Ken Weider, Guy Webster, Julian Wasser, Earl Leaf, and more. Having the privilege of working with eminent image makers, we appreciate the festive period developed by our partners for this event, which vividly captures career highlights and intimate moments. Together, these compositions wholeheartedly capture the fun, good vibes of The Beach Boys.” A limited amount of prints, some signed by Brian Wilson, Al Jardine, Mike Love and Bruce Johnston, are also available for purchase. Click here for more info

AL JARDINE FAMILY & FRIENDS TOUR 2022

Al Jardine has just announced a very special show called the Al Jardine Family & Friends Tour featuring Carnie and Wendy Wilson of Wilson Phillips plus Matt Jardine. The show will feature the hits of The Beach Boys including “Help Me, Rhonda,” “God Only Knows,” “California Girls,” “I Get Around,” “Good Vibrations” and many more classics. Al will be joined by Carnie and Wendy Wilson (of Wilson Phillips fame) and his son Matt Jardine, who has performed with The Beach Boys for many years and most recently on Brian Wilson’s Greatest Hits Live! Tour and Al’s Endless Summer solo storytelling tour. Matt has received rave reviews from both fans and critics for his stunning lead vocals on songs like “God Only Knows,” “Don't Worry Baby” and “Surf's Up.” Rob Bonfiglio, who is Wilson Phillips’ musical director and performs regularly in Brian Wilson’s band, will be leading the five-member band. The show will also feature hits from Wilson Phillips’ catalogue including “Hold On,” “The Dream is Still Alive,” “You’re In Love,” “Impulsive” and “Release Me.” The tour kicks off on March 2nd in Bethesda, MD and is a family affair not to be missed!

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BRIAN WILSON WITH AL JARDINE & BLONDIE CHAPLIN ANNOUNCE NEW TOUR WITH CHICAGO FOR SUMMER 2022

Chicago and Brian Wilson with Al Jardine and Blondie Chaplin have announced a co-headlining 25-city tour across the US. With both Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame inductees, the Live Nation produced tour brings together the timeless music of Chicago and the classic sounds of Brian Wilson. The tour kicks off on June 7th at Ak-Chin Pavilion in Phoenix, AZ making stops across the U.S. in Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, Tampa, Cincinnati and more before wrapping up in Clarkston, MI at DTE Energy Music Theatre on July 26th. Tickets go on sale this Friday December 3rd at 10am (local time) and there will also be a pre-sale for Citi credit card members with access to purchase presale tickets beginning Wednesday at 10am (local time) until Thursday at 10pm (local time) through Citi Entertainment. For complete presale details, visit www.citientertainment.com

THE BEACH BOYS: FEEL FLOWS

The Beach Boys' Feel Flows – The Sunflower & Surf’s Up Sessions 1969-1971 box set chronicles and explores in depth this metamorphic and highly influential 1969-1971 period of the band's legendary career. Assembled by Mark Linett and Alan Boyd, the team behind 2013’s GRAMMY® Award-winning SMiLE Sessions, the collection includes remastered versions of Sunflower and Surf’s Up and boasts 135 tracks, including 108 previously unreleased tracks, live recordings, radio promos, alternate versions, alternate mixes, isolated backing tracks and a capella versions, culled from the album sessions.

Feel Flows has been released in abbreviated versions including 4LP on both black vinyl and limited edition Translucent Blue and Translucent Gold color vinyl, 2LP black vinyl and 2CD editions. Surf’s up!

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WAVES OF LOVE 2.0 VIDEO CONTEST WINNER

Congratulations to Richard Wollner from New York, NY, for the winning video in the Official Al Jardine Waves of Love 2.0 Video Contest. Richard’s Grand Prize includes an acoustic guitar signed by Al, a tour shirt that Al actually wore on stage (also signed), plus the rare Record Store Day vinyl releases of A Postcard from California and “Don’t Fight The Sea” b/w “Friends” (featuring The Beach Boys) and signed CDs of A Postcard from California and “Waves of Love 2.0.” plus a signed copy of the NEW Beach Boys "Feel Flows" The Sunflower & Surf's Up Sessions 1969-1971 CDs. Al Jardine personally thanks everybody who submitted a video for the contest and appreciates everyone’s creative efforts.

THE BEACH BOYS CHANNEL ON SIRIUSXM

Check out The Beach Boys’ new pop-up channel on SiriusXM! From now through August 31st, Good Vibrations: The Beach Boys Channel will be available to most SiriusXM subscribers on Channel 105 on radios in their cars and the SXM app. Tune in to the exclusive channel for endless sun-drenched songs from every phase of the iconic band’s decades-spanning career — from runaway surf smashes celebrating sun and sand to pioneering sounds that influenced generations of artists. You’ll hear all the biggest Beach Boy hits, hard-to-find rarities, exclusive stories from band members, and much more, including music from their new box set, Feel Flows: The Sunflower and Surf’s Up Sessions 1969-1971, due out August 27th, and solo tracks from Al Jardine and the other Beach Boys too!

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AL JARDINE JOINS LOS LOBOS IN BIG SUR

WAVES OF LOVE 2.0 VIDEO CONTEST

Al Jardine wants YOU to make a video for “Waves of Love 2.0!” To enter, please click on the Contest Rules button below for all the details on how you can enter your original video for “Waves of Love 2.0.” Then click on the Release Form button below, fill out (either by printing out form or using the Adobe Acrobat signature tool) and email to: wavesoflovevideo@gmail.com

Your release form must be submitted before you actually enter your video. You may also mail your signed release form to Al Jardine Video Contest, PO Box 172, Burlingame, CA 94011

Winner’s video will be featured on this website and shared on Al’s social media pages. Winner will also get an acoustic guitar signed by Al, a tour shirt that Al actually wore on stage (also signed), plus the rare Record Store Day vinyl releases of A Postcard from California and “Don’t Fight The Sea” b/w “Friends” (featuring The Beach Boys) and signed CDs of A Postcard from California and “Waves of Love 2.0.” plus a signed copy of the NEW Beach Boys "Feel Flows" The Sunflower & Surf's Up Sessions 1969-1971 CDs. Al will also personally thank the Grand Prize winner!

The deadline to enter your video was Sunday June 20, 2021—THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO SUBMITTED A VIDEO!

CALIFORNIA MUSIC PRESENTS ADD SOME MUSIC

Omnivore Recordings just released California Music Presents Add Some Music, featuring Al Jardine, Mike Love, Bruce Johnston and David Marks along with Brian Wilson’s daughters Carnie and Wendy, Carl Wilson’s son Justyn, Mike Love’s children Christian, Hayleigh and Ambha and Al Jardine’s son Matt. Produced by David Beard, editor and publisher of the long-running Beach Boys fan magazine Endless Summer Quarterly, the album benefits Feeding America, a non-profit organization of more than 200 food banks that feeds more than 46 million people.

The album features the re-recorded version of “Add Some Music To Your Day” (produced by Rob Bonfiglio), Al Jardine’s new song “Jenny Clover” and recordings from Mike Love, David Marks, Bruce Johnston, Jeffrey Foskett and Rob Bonfiglio, plus a capella and instrumental versions of “Add Some Music To Your Day.”

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NEW SINGLE WAVES OF LOVE 2.0

Al Jardine has a new single now available just in time for Valentine’s Day! “Waves of Love 2.0,” originally released as a bonus track on A Postcard from California, has been re-recorded by Al’s longtime producer and songwriting collaborator Larry Dvoskin from New York. The new East Coast mix features classic Beach Boys-sounding vocal dit-dits and was also one of Al’s last vocal collaborations with Carl Wilson. Says Al, “It’s exciting to share this great East Coast version of ‘Waves of Love’ with my fans. Larry Dvoskin’s impeccable dit-dits do me proud and there will also be a new West Coast version on my soon to be re-released solo album A Postcard from California!” Look for a limited-edition autographed CD single, which will also include a bonus track, “Jenny Clover,” about a beautiful little milk cow cared for by The Jardines and written by Al, his wife Mary Ann and Larry Dvoskin, who also produced the song.

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A POSTCARD FROM CALIFORNIA RE-RELEASE

SPCA MONTEREY COUNTY

For his birthday this year, Al Jardine asked for donations for the SPCA Monterey County to help animals affected by the recent fires in California. The SPCA, a nonprofit, independent, donor-supported humane society, has been serving the animals and people of Monterey County since 1905, and with the recent River, Dolan and Carmel fires, has had to rescue, shelter, evacuate and treat many animals in the area.

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THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO DONATED

A POSTCARD FROM CALIFORNIA TURNS TEN

Al Jardine’s debut solo studio album A Postcard From California was released digitally in June 2010 and re-released in 2012 on CD with two bonus tracks, “Waves of Love” and “Sloop John B (A Pirate’s Tale).” The 2012 CD also included “California Dreamin’” featuring the late great Glen Campbell.

Al Jardine thanks everyone who has bought a copy and supported the album over the past decade, in addition to everyone involved in the creation of the album. A Postcard from California was re-released in 2018 on limited edition 180-gram audiophile translucent blue vinyl for Record Store Day Black Friday and instantly sold out.

BRIAN WILSON & AL JARDINE 2020 TOUR UPDATE

Due to the current COVID-19 Coronavirus situation, Brian Wilson’s upcoming Pet Sounds dates (with Al Jardine and Blondie Chaplin) in Japan have been postponed. Rescheduled dates will be announced as soon as they are confirmed. For those who bought tickets, please contact the place of purchase for your refund or click here for more info. Brian Wilson’s Good Vibrations Greatest Hits Tour in the UK and Europe (including dates in Belgium and Germany) has been rescheduled for 2021. Click here for the new dates.

BRIAN WILSON & THE ZOMBIES’ ‘SOMETHING GREAT FROM ‘68’ TOUR

Brian Wilson and The Zombies have just announced the ‘Something Great From ‘68’ Tour. Brian, along with Al Jardine & Blondie Chaplin, will be performing songs from the Friends & Surf's Up albums (along with rarities and classics) and The Zombies will be performing their classic Odessey and Oracle in its entirety. The tour kicks off August 31st at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas and finishes September 26th at the Beacon Theatre in New York City.

"We're all very excited about this tour and to play songs from Friends and Surf's Up, which were released during some of our most musically creative years,” says Al. “I love The Zombies and saw them a couple of years ago at the Fillmore in San Francisco.  Odyssey and Oracle is really an amazing album and to hear it in its entirety will be great!"

AL JARDINE PERFORMS AT CALIFORNIA SAGA 2 BENEFIT

Al Jardine performed at California Saga 2, an all-star charity concert to benefit people experiencing homelessness, on July 3rd at The Theatre at Ace Hotel in Los Angeles, CA. Other artists included Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Famer David Crosby, Jesse Colin Young (The Youngbloods), Albert Lee (Emmylou Harris), with special appearances by David Marks, The Honeys, Rob Bonfiglio, Stephen Kalinich, Matt Jardine, Jeff Alan Ross and many more.

Al performed California Girls, Don’t Worry Baby, In My Room, Surfin’ USA and Help Me Rhonda before joining all the performers for the grand finale of The Youngbloods’ classic Get Together

100% of all ticket sales benefited the Get Together Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to action, delivering aid, care, comfort, and music to our community’s most vulnerable residents, along with our partner organizations Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission and the Midnight Mission.

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AL JARDINE INDUCTED INTO ROCHESTER MUSIC HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2019

Al Jardine, who lived in Rochester, NY, as a child before moving to California with his family in the early 1950's, was just inducted in the Rochester Music Hall of Fame Class of 2019.

“Rochester has a rich and diverse musical heritage and we are proud to foster and celebrate that through the Rochester Music Hall of Fame,” said Jack Whittier, president of the Rochester Music Hall of Fame. The other nominees include DJ Dave Kane and radio station WCMF, music promoter Jeff Springut, folk singer Christine Lavin and Emmy Award-winning composer Jack Alloco.

Al commented, "I'm honored to be included in the Rochester Music Hall of Fame Class of 2019 and can't wait to get back to the town I grew up in before moving to California and join my fellow inductees—see you all April 28th and thank you to President Jack Whittier, Vice President Tracy Kroft, the RMHF board of directors and show producer Bruce Pilato."

Al, along with his son Matt and vocalist/musician Jeff Alan Ross, performed a short set at the official induction ceremony at the Eastman Theatre on Sunday April 28th, which included “A Postcard From California,” “In My Room,” “Help Me Rhonda” and “Surfin’ USA.” For more information, please visit rochestermusic.org

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AL JARDINE’S SOLO STORYTELLING TOUR 2019

From the very first song with a founding member of The Beach Boys, Al Jardine takes you on a nostalgic trip from 1961, when The Beach Boys recorded and released their first single (“Surfin’” b/w “Luau”), right up to A Postcard from California, Al’s most recent solo studio album, featuring “Don’t Fight The Sea” and the title track (in itself, a story of Al’s family moving to California in the early 1950’s). 

Featuring rare photos and videos presented in slideshow form, Al, along with his son Matt Jardine and vocalist/musician Jeff Alan Ross, performs the songs and tells the stories behind a lot of the early Beach Boys hits like “Surfin’ Safari,” “Surfer Girl” and “Don’t Worry Baby.”  Then Al shifts gears and talks about the influence the legendary folk band The Kingston Trio had on him before going into a medley of both versions of “Sloop John B,” the folksy original and the spiced up Al Jardine/Brian Wilson version from Pet Sounds that became a huge hit for The Beach Boys. 

Al then segues into the Pet Sounds/SMiLE portion of the show that includes such classics as “God Only Knows,” “Good Vibrations” and the critics and fan favorite “Surf’s Up,” featuring one of the best vocals ever by Matt.  Al concludes the set with a couple of rarities and tracks from his most recent solo album before coming back with a stunning version of “In My Room” and two of The Beach Boys biggest hits, “Surfin’ USA” and “Help Me Rhonda.” 

With sell out shows and rave reviews, Al Jardine’s solo storytelling tour is really something not to be missed.  Select shows also feature personal meet and greets with Al and his merch stand is one of the few places where fans can pick up very limited edition copies of A Postcard from California on CD and black vinyl.

AL JARDINE RELEASES DEBUT SOLO ALBUM ON VINYL

Limited edition vinyl album released for first time on Record Store Day Black Friday: Nov 23, 2018

The legendary Al Jardine, guitarist, vocalist and songwriter, best known for being one of the founding members of The Beach Boys, just released his debut studio album A Postcard from California, on vinyl for the first time. Mastered impeccably by Joe Reagoso at Friday Music, the album was released in 180 gram audiophile translucent blue vinyl with a gatefold cover on Record Store Day Black Friday November 23, 2018. Limited to 1,000 copies, each album also contained a limited-edition postcard signed by Al and was available at participating Record Store Day Black Friday record stores only.

A Postcard from California, originally released digitally and on CD in 2010, touches upon California’s history, natural beauty and other environmental issues and features guest appearances from David Crosby, Steve Miller, Neil Young, Stephen Stills, Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell (America), Flea (Red Hot Chili Peppers), Neil Young, Alec Baldwin and the late great Glen Campbell along with Brian Wilson and The Beach Boys. The album also includes the song "Don't Fight The Sea" (released as a 7” single on white vinyl on Record Store Day 2011 to help raise funds for Japan disaster relief) and features one of the last studio vocal recordings from the late Carl Wilson, along with new versions of The Beach Boys classics “Help Me, Rhonda” and “A California Saga” and a heartfelt rendition of The Mamas & The Papas’ biggest hit “California Dreamin’.”

Says Al Jardine, "Thank you vinyl world, it's so nice to hear A Postcard from California in this classic format--it gives my ideas and thoughts in music a whole new warmth and feeling, my songs were truly intended to be heard this way. I think this will be a great Black Friday buy but please don't fight over it though you may want to get in line early at your local record store. This Thanksgiving in addition to my family, friends and fans, I'm thankful for Record Store Day!"