An All-Star Tribute: Celebrating the Music of Brian Wilson & The Beach Boys
A charity concert celebrating the music of Brian Wilson and The Beach Boys will take place on Saturday, Sept. 27 at the Granada Theatre in Santa Barbara. The event will feature performances by Wilson Phillips, Kenny Loggins, David Pack of Ambrosia, and more. Wilson Phillips, which includes two of Brian Wilson's daughters, Carnie and Wendy Wilson, along with Chynna Phillips, will be joined by Brian Wilson's grandchildren, showcasing three generations of the Wilson family. The concert, titled An All-Star Tribute to the Music of Brian Wilson & Songs of The Beach Boys, will also include the Folk Orchestra of Santa Barbara and various guest performers such as The Honeys, former members of The Beach Boys and the Brian Wilson Band, and keyboardist Don Randi from The Wrecking Crew.
Additional acts like Rosemary Butler, Ken Stacey, Hunter Hawkins, Carly Smithson, Alisan Porter, and poet Stephen J. Kalinich will be backed by The Tribe Band, performing a selection of Beach Boys classics. The concert will kick off at 7:30 p.m., and tickets can be purchased through a provided link, with VIP packages also available. All proceeds from the event will go to Adam’s Angels, a local volunteer group, and the Surfrider Foundation of Santa Barbara, which focuses on protecting and enjoying the world's oceans and beaches.
Brian Wilson, a member of The Beach Boys, passed away on June 11 at the age of 82, becoming the third member of the group to do so after his brothers Dennis and Carl. The charity concert serves as a tribute to his musical legacy and contributions to the iconic band.