Brian Wilson visits Montreal

I've been a Beach Boys fan for a kicking long time, and it has always been a dream to see Brian Wilson in concert, performing live. Say what you will about about Lennon, McCartney, the Stones; I think Wilson is the greatest creative musician of his era. For the casual fans out there, go beyond the surfing tunes ( which are nonetheless great) and listen to the real genius of Brian Wilson and the Beach Boys. I encourage you to download " God Only Knows", " In My Room",
" the Warmth of the Sun", " California Saga", and of course " Good Vibrations." Now remember one thing: Scratch it Carl!

Brian Wilson to Perform His Lost Masterpiece "SMiLE" in the United States for the First Time on National Tour
New SMiLE Studio CD To Be Released on September 28 by Nonesuch Records
Los Angeles, August 6, 2004 -- Following the ecstatic reviews, ticket frenzy and extraordinary audience response that accompanied the historic first-ever performances of the ‘lost’ masterpiece, SMiLE in the U.K. and in Europe earlier this year, Brian Wilson will unveil his much anticipated work in the United States during a month-long nationwide concert tour. The only legitimate complete studio recording of SMiLE will be released on September 28 by Nonesuch Records to coincide with the United States concert tour.
The legendary writer, producer, arranger and performer of some of the most unforgettable and inspirational music in rock history, Wilson will perform with his extraordinary ten-piece band backed by a Swedish strings and brass octet.
In addition to SMiLE, the concerts will include classic Beach Boys and Brian Wilson favourites, as well as selections from Wilson’s recently released solo album Getting’ In Over My Head (Rhino) featuring tracks with Eric Clapton, Elton John and Paul McCartney.
Brian Wilson’s European debut performances of SMiLE resulted in rave reviews:
“Groundbreaking complexity and sophistication…[the concert] made it seem like the grandest of American symphonies and Wilson the national heir to Charles Ives.” --Michael Hann The Guardian (London)
“Nothing could prepare us…the music echoed everything from Philip Glass to Kurt Weill to Chuck Berry…Leonard Bernstein said Brian Wilson was one of the greatest composers of the 20th century. He was not wrong.” – Joe Muggs Daily Telegraph (London)
“Wilson immediately transports listeners onto a transcendent plane…the premiere of SMiLE clearly transformed the vast majority of the nearly 3,000 fans on hand who gave Wilson a five-minute ovation at the end.” Randy Lewis Los Angeles Times