Photos by: Morgan Harris – Review by: Curtis Sindrey – In what was billed as Brian Wilson’s final live performance in Toronto, the legendary leader of The Beach Boys took to the Sony Centre stage last night in a greatest hits-heavy set. Wilson, 76, appeared frail as an assistant walked him to and from a white baby grand … Continue reading
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Photos by: Kari Terzino – Day two of Pitchfork Festival 2016 on July 16th featured performances by Acclaimed indie pop singer-songwriter Sufjan Stevens, who released his seventh album, Carrie & Lowell, on March 31st, 2015 via Asthmatic Kitty, which follows up his 2010 album, The Age of Adz, rock-pop singer-songwriter Brian Wilson, who in addition to being known … Continue reading
By: Curtis Sindrey – Levitation 2016, which was set to take place from April 29 to May 1 at Carson Creek Ranch in Austin, Texas, and include performances by Flying Lotus, Brian Wilson, Animal Collective, and more, has been canceled due to what organizers describe as “dangerous weather”. In a statement posted to their website, the festival said: Due to safety … Continue reading
By: Staff – Levitation (aka Austin Psych Fest) has announced their 2016 line-up, which includes the legendary Brian Wilson performing his 1966 masterpiece, Pet Sounds, celebrating the 50th anniversary of this massively influential album with special guest Al Jardine. Other artists include: Animal Collective, Caribou, Flying Lotus, Slowdive, Nicolas Jarr, The Brian Jonestown Massacre, The Black … Continue reading
Photos by: Steve Danyleyko – Iconic rock-pop singer-songwriter Brian Wilson, who in addition to being known as the co-founder of legendary pop group The Beach Boys, is also known for a storied solo career, including his newest album, No Pier Pressure (out April 7th, 2015), performed at The Danforth Music Hall in Toronto last night.
By: Curtis Sindrey (@SindreyCurtis) – Last night, the Sony Centre hosted two musical heavyweights, the Beach Boys leader and acclaimed solo musician Brian Wilson and iconic guitarist Jeff Beck. Playing to a crowd consisting of mostly seniors, Wilson was flanked by original Beach Boys Al Jardine and David Marks and backed by an 11-piece band that seamlessly … Continue reading