First Ever Career Anthology of The Beach Boys’ “Vice-Principal”, 'Something There – Remembering Jeffrey Foskett' out July 11

 I am super excited to hear about the upcoming release of "Something There - Remembering Jeffrey Foskett" this summer. I had the opportunity to interview Foskett years ago and see him perform with The Beach Boys as well. A well-deserved tribute to a great talent. Listen to The Beach Boys-flavored track "Mary Honey" too...Robert Kinsler

Omnivore Recordings Announces Something There – Remembering Jeffrey Foskett out July 11

First Ever Career Anthology of Jeffrey Foskett,
The Beach Boys’ “Vice-Principal”

Features 15 Previously Unissued Tracks Including
Never-Before-Heard Brian Wilson song “Mary Honey” out today

Guests Appearances From Brian Wilson, Mike Love, America, Robert Lamm (Chicago), Christopher Cross,
Los Straitjackets and more

“Jeff’s voice is one of the top five greatest voices I’ve ever heard, because of the way he expresses himself. It blows me away.” —Brian Wilson   “Jeff is a talent of immeasurable beauty. There are voices and then there are voices... Very rarely does someone combine them all to create something truly signature. Jeff’s is such a voice.” —Gerry Beckley (America)   “Flawless pitch, in the pocket, completely committed to the performance. His voice is a perfect instrument.” —Robert Lamm (Chicago)   “Quite simply, the best kept secret in Pop Music! ... there is definitely “something there!” —Goldmine Magazine

June 3, 2025: Omnivore Recordings, in association with The Jeffrey Foskett Estate, is very proud to announce the release of Something There – Remembering Jeffrey Foskett, to be released on July 11. They’ve also shared the album track “Mary Honey” which features Brian Wilson.

Listen to “Mary Honey”

A loving tribute to the voice of an angel, this 25 song collection contains several key Foskett recordings (“I Live For The Sun,” “Everybody,” “Something There”), rare alliances with Robert Lamm of Chicago and Christopher Cross, and previously unissued collaborations with Brian Wilson, Mike Love, America, and Los Straitjackets. The album also includes “Splash City (A Capella),” a special recording produced for an episode of Full House, which Foskett appeared in, featuring John Stamos with all backing vocals performed by Foskett (watch the clip HERE, Foskett is second from the right). More than half of the recordings are previously unissued.   Born and bred in the Golden State of California, Jeffrey Foskett and his angelic voice were destined to be part of the California Sound forever. An early acolyte of The Beach Boys and the music of Brian Wilson, Foskett was serendipitously “discovered” by Beach Boys lead singer, Mike Love, in a bar in Santa Barbara in the early 1980s. Foskett would later describe this “chance meeting” as “opportunity knocking” and he seized it with every ounce of talent he possessed.   Soon after meeting Love, Foskett joined The Beach Boys on the road. Very quickly, his soaring falsetto and incredible musical talent earned him the title of “Vice-Principal” as he assisted Hawthorne’s favorite sons with their late ’80s resurgence (Live Aid, “Kokomo”). This experience led him to many further opportunities and ultimately led him to lead Brian Wilson’s touring band in the 1990s.   Along the way, Foskett himself was creating original music and unique collaborations which led to several solo projects, all critically acclaimed. In the late ’90s, as musical director and confidante, Jeffrey stood by Brian Wilson’s side to attend to some unfinished business . . . the completion of Wilson’s legendary opus, Brian Wilson Presents SMiLE and its accompanying tour.   In 2012 Foskett was also instrumental in reuniting The Beach Boys for their widely successful 50th Anniversary tour and reunion album That’s Why God Made The Radio. Sadly, after a lengthy battle with throat cancer, Jeffrey Foskett passed away in December of 2023.   Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/gU2MwpwsKqE   Pre-order: www.omnivorerecordings.com/shop/something-there   Something There – Remembering Jeffrey Foskett Tracklist: 1. Tell Me – The Pranks * 2. Barbara Ann – Mike Love’s Endless Summer Beach Band * 3. Splash City (A Cappella) * 4. I Live For The Sun 5. Something There 6. Thru My Window 7. Mary Honey – Jeffrey Foskett with Brian Wilson * 8. Summer Love (A Cappella) * 9. You Remind Me Of The Sun (Alternate Version) * 10. Remembering (Alternate Version) – America * 11. Cool And Gone 12. Simple – Christopher Cross 13. Sunshine All The Time (A Cappella) * 14. The Word Go (Alternate Version) – Jeff Larson & Jeffrey Foskett * 15. I Wanted You To Know – Gary Griffin with Jeffrey Foskett 16. Feeling Just The Way (Alternate Acoustic Version) – Jeffrey Foskett with Henry Kapono * 17. Everybody 18. Little G.T.O. – Los Straitjackets with Jeffrey Foskett * 19. Hurting Each Other (A Cappella) * 20. Living Alone – Jeffrey Foskett with Robert Lamm 21. Everything I Need – Jeffrey Foskett with Brian Wilson 22. Crying – Papa Doo Run Run 23. She’s The One I Know – Jeff Larson with Gerry Beckley * 24. I Can Hear Music (Acoustic Version) – Katie Foskett * 25. Love Me Do/From Me To You – David Pack & Jeffrey Foskett *   All songs performed by Jeffrey Foskett except where noted * Previously Unissued

Photo Credit: Jeff McEvoy

'A GRAMMY® Salute to the Beach Boys' is coming on Feb. 8, 2023; purchase tickets now

One of the world's great artists is set to be honored by a slew of other music notables via a GRAMMY Salute to the Beach Boys on Feb. 8, 2023. (You can read my review of the Beach Boys' August 2022 concert event HERE)...Robert Kinsler

The Beach Boys performing at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles on Aug. 8, 2022.
Photo credit: Bob Steshetz

CBS PRESENTS A GRAMMY® SALUTE TO THE BEACH BOYS, SET FOR FEB. 8 AT THE DOLBY THEATRE TICKETS ON SALE NOW; TRIBUTE SPECIAL TO AIR ON CBS IN 2023

Weezer will be among the artists performing at the event. Photo credit: Sean Murphy WHO: A stellar lineup of GRAMMY®-winning artists and past and current GRAMMY nominees including Beck, Brandi Carlile, Fall Out Boy, Hanson, Norah Jones, Lady A, John Legend, Little Big Town, Michael McDonald, Mumford & Sons, My Morning Jacket, Pentatonix, Charlie Puth, LeAnn Rimes, St. Vincent, Take 6, and Weezer are slated to perform at the special tribute concert honoring the legendary Beach Boys.

Beck will be paying tribute to The Beach Boys at the Dolby Theatre. Photo: Kim Kinsler WHAT: The Recording Academy®, Tenth Planet Productions and CBS present A GRAMMY® Salute to the Beach Boys on Feb. 8, 2023, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California. The live concert special will feature a star-studded lineup to celebrate and pay tribute to the group's remarkable career. The tribute special will air on the CBS Television Network and be available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+ at a later date.   A GRAMMY Salute to the Beach Boys is produced by Tenth Planet Productions.

WHEN: Concert: Wed, Feb. 8, 2023 Doors – 5:30 p.m. PT Concert – 6:30 p.m. PT

WHERE: The public link to purchase tickets can be found here.   Dolby Theatre 6801 Hollywood Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90028

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The Beach Boys bring 'Sixty Years of the Sounds of Summer' to Greek Theatre

Beach Boy singer Mike Love, left,
with Mark McGrath (of Sugar Ray fame).

Who: The Beach Boys

Where: The Greek Theatre

When: Sunday, Aug. 8, 2022

Information: TheBeachBoys.com

The Beach Boys brought their "Sixty Years of the Sounds of Summer" tour to the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday night, Aug. 7. This being a high profile hometown celebration of their 60th anniversary, Mike Love and Bruce Johnston (along with their talented touring troupe) invited a few notable guests to the three-hour concert event.

From left, Mike Love, John Stamos and drummer
drummer John Cowsill.

Indeed, the Hawthorne, California-spawned group took the stage right at 8 p.m. to perform the 1968 hit "Do It Again" with Sugar Ray singer Mark McGrath and actor/musician John Stamos along to add celebratory firepower to the festive opener. That joyful sprit continued as the ensemble immediately moved into "Surfin' Safari" and "Catch a Wave" with archival film footage of surfers and beach scenes playing on a large rear projection screen. During "Surfin' Safari" lyrics were displayed to assist with the audience sing-along.

The Beach Boys, along with John Stamos, performing "Surfin' Safari" at the Greek Theatre.

The concert was divided into two parts with The Beach Boys' most beloved hits comprising the majority of the setlist. Select covers that fit nicely alongside the signature sound of the group's originals were also a nice addition to the special night.

Singer-keyboardist Bruce Johnston, left, with
singer Mike Love at the Greek Theatre.

While Love, 81, and Johnston, 80, handled principal vocals across much of the night, other members of the collective bolstered the parade of songs with their strong lead and harmony vocals. This writer was particularly impressed by the strong vocals of drummer-vocalist John Cowsill and guitarist-vocalist Brian Eichenberger.

Early in the night, Eichenberger used his soaring falsetto on a tender version of "Don't Worry Baby" before the lead vocal duties were handed to Cowsill for an inspired take on "Darlin'," the latter a criminally overlooked melodic wonder from the band's 1967 masterwork Wild Honey. Cowsill's unmistakable vocals also helped bolster a cover of the Mamas & the Papas 1965 hit "California Dreamin' " to kick off the second half of the show.

Other strong contributors from the touring band showcased during the concert included Scott Totten, Keith Hubacher and Christian Love and Tim Bonhomme.

Highlights were frequent during part 1 of the fast-moving affair, with a fun cover of the Ramones' 1977 surf rock-mining "Rockaway Beach," tender "In My Room," McGrath taking over the proceedings for a crowd-pleasing take on Sugar Ray's 1997 No. 1 hit "Fly," rousing "Little Deuce Coupe" and "I Get Around."

The second half of the event included energetic takes on "California Girls," "Dance, Dance, Dance," the country-flavored Lead Belly-penned "Cotton Fields," a rollicking take on Chuck Berry's timeless 1957 gem "Rock and Roll Music," and an especially affecting version of the Baroque pop masterpiece "God Only Knows" originally released in 1966.

Mike Love on Aug. 7, 2022.

Bruce Johnston at the Greek.

While the concert was heavy on radio favorites, there were some cool surprises on the special night. Love delivered a poignant version of "Pisces Brothers," a song he wrote for George Harrison after his friend passed away in 2001. During the performance of the song, images and riveting video footage of Harrison and Love taken in India in the late 1960s helped transport the audience to the dawn of the two artists' friendship. Johnston reached similarly potent territory with his turn leading a version of his self-penned "Disney Girls" from the Beach Boys' 1971 album Surf's Up.

John Stamos at the Greek Theatre.

Stamos — whose talents as guitarist and drummer impressed frequently during the concert — took over lead vocals on an impactful version of "Forever" dedicated to his late friend Bob Saget (who sadly passed away in January 2022).

There were even more surprises for the audience. The country music Nashville-based duo LOCASH (Chris Lucas and Preston Brust) — who have a rising hit titled "Beach Boys" on the iTunes Charts — joined the bash for a breezy take on "Kokomo," "Good Vibrations" and "Beach Boys" (the latter an animated version of their aptly-titled hit that pays tribute to the Beach Boys).

The night ended with a spirited run by the Beach Boys through "Barbara Ann" and "Fun Fun Fun" with the audience on their feet and letting decades of memories crest as high as the pyrotechnics that lit up the warm summer night.

The Beach Boys lift the curtain on influential and underappreciated era with Expansive New Box Set, "Feel Flows - The Sunflower & Surf's Up Sessions 1969-1971," due July 30

This is awesome news. A super cool era of The Beach Boys will be the focus of an expansive set coming this summer...Robert Kinsler

THE BEACH BOYS LIFT THE CURTAIN ON INFLUENTIAL AND UNDERAPPRECIATED LATE ’60/EARLY ‘70S ERA WITH EXPANSIVE NEW FEEL FLOWS – THE SUNFLOWER & SURF’S UP SESSIONS 1969-1971 BOX SET

5CD BOX SET FEATURES NEWLY REMASTERED VERSIONS OF ORIGINAL ALBUMS AND BOASTS 135 TRACKS INCLUDING 108 PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED TRACKS, LIVE RECORDINGS, DEMOS, ALTERNATE VERSIONS AND MIXES, INSTRUMENTALS AND A CAPPELLA TRACKS

AVAILABLE JULY 30 VIA CAPITOL/UMe

STREAM/SHARE UNRELEASED TRACK “BIG SUR”

VIEW/SHARE UNBOXING VIDEO

Los Angeles – June 3, 2021 - In honor of 50 years of The Beach Boys’ timeless and often underappreciated albums, Capitol/UMe will release an expansive 5CD and digital box set titled Feel Flows – The Sunflower and Surf’s Up Sessions 1969-1971 on July 30 that 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 expansive collection features newly 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 cappella versions, culled from the album sessions.

Housed in a book style package, the set is rounded out with a 48-page book loaded with unreleased and rare photos, lyric sheets, tape box images, recording artifacts, insightful new liner notes by noted radio veteran and Beach Boys aficionado Howie Edelson, and new and archival interviews from Al Jardine, Brian Wilson, Bruce Johnston, Carl Wilson, Dennis Wilson, Mike Love, and others. Feel Flows will also be 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.

Feel Flows is heralded today with the streaming debut of the unreleased gem, “Big Sur.” A beautiful sonic love letter to the central California coastal town of Big Sur, the lilting, pastoral folk tune that was originally recorded for Surf’s Up and has remained unreleased for more than five decades. 

Pre-order Feel Flows – The Sunflower and Surf’s Up Sessions 1969-1971

Stream/embed “Big Sur”

 

FEEL FLOWS – THE SUNFLOWER AND SURF’S UP SESSIONS 1969-1971

DISC 1

SUNFLOWER - ORIGINAL ALBUM

1. Slip On Through (2019 master) (2:19)

2. This Whole World (2019 master) (1:58)

3. Add Some Music To Your Day (2019 master) (3:36)

4. Got To Know The Woman (2019 master) (2:43)

5. Deirdre (2019 master) (3:30)

6. It’s About Time (2019 master) (2:57)

7. Tears In The Morning (2019 master) (4:07)

8. All I Wanna Do (2019 master) (2:36)

9. Forever (2019 master) (2:42)

10. Our Sweet Love (2019 master) (2:41)

11. At My Window (2019 master) (2:32)

12. Cool, Cool Water (2019 master) (5:03)

13. Sunflower Promo 1 (previously unreleased) (0:59)

 

SUNFLOWER - LIVE

Previously Unreleased – Produced by The Beach Boys

14. This Whole World (Live 1988) (2:10)

15. Add Some Music To Your Day (Live 1993) (3:23)

16. Susie Cincinnati (Live 1976) (2:46)

17. Back Home (Live 1976) (3:15)

18. It’s About Time (Live 1971) (3:45)

19. Riot In Cell Block 9 (Live 1970) (3:34)

 

SUNFLOWER - BONUS TRACKS

20. Break Away (original 1969 single mix) (2:55)

21. Celebrate The News (previously unreleased 2020 mix) (2:37)

22. Loop De Loop (previously unreleased 1969 mix) (2:59)

23. San Miguel (previously unreleased 2020 mix) (2:33)

24. Susie Cincinnati (previously unreleased 2020 mix) (3:02)

25. Good Time (previously unreleased 2019 mix) (2:56)

26. Two Can Play (previously unreleased 2019 mix) (2:06)

27. Cotton Fields (The Cotton Song) (2021 stereo mix – previously unreleased) (3:21)

 

DISC TWO

SURF’S UP - ORIGINAL ALBUM

1. Don’t Go Near The Water (2019 master) (2:41)

2. Long Promised Road (2019 master) (3:32)

3. Take A Load Off Your Feet (2019 master) (2:32)

4. Disney Girls (1957) (2019 master) (4:08)

5. Student Demonstration Time (2019 master) (3:59)

6. Feel Flows (2019 master) (4:44)

7. Lookin’ At Tomorrow (A Welfare Song) (2019 master) (1:57)

8. A Day In The Life Of A Tree (2019 master) (3:09)

9. Til I Die (2019 master) (2:32)

10. Surf’s Up (2019 master) (4:14)

11. Surf’s Up Promo (previously unreleased) (1:02)

 

SURF’S UP - LIVE

Previously Unreleased

12. Take A Load Off Your Feet (Live 1993) (2:35)

13. Long Promised Road (Live 1972) (4:14)

14. Disney Girls (Live 1982) (4:23)

15. Surf’s Up (Live 1973) (4:58)

16. Student Demonstration Time (Live 1971) (4:42)

 

SURF'S UP - BONUS TRACKS

Previously unreleased (unless otherwise noted)

17. Big Sur (previously unreleased) (2:35)

18. H.E.L.P. Is On The Way (previously unreleased 2019 mix) (2:31)

19. Sweet And Bitter (previously unreleased) (2:33)

20. My Solution (previously unreleased) (3:44)

21. 4th of July (2019 mix – previously unreleased) (3:11)

22. Sound of Free (1970 single mix, 2019 master) (2:22)

23. Lady (Fallin’ In Love) (1970 stereo mix – previously unreleased) (2:21)

24. Seasons In The Sun (previously unreleased) (3:27)

 

DISC THREE

SUNFLOWER SESSIONS

Previously unreleased

1. Sunflower Promo 2 (previously unreleased) (0:59)

2. Slip On Through (track and backing vocals – previously unreleased) (2:47)

3. This Whole World (long version track & backing vocals – previously unreleased) (3:10)

4. Add Some Music To Your Day (track and backing vocals – previously unreleased) (4:35)

5. Deirdre (track – previously unreleased) (3:34)

6. It’s About Time (track & backing vocals – previously unreleased) (2:53)

7. Tears In The Morning (track & backing vocals – previously unreleased) (4:08)

8. All I Wanna Do (session intro, track & backing vocals – previously unreleased) (3:46)

9. Forever (session highlights – previously unreleased) (3:36)

10. Forever (track & backing vocals – previously unreleased) (3:01)

11. Our Sweet Love (track & backing vocals – previously unreleased) (2:39)

12. At My Window (track & backing vocals – previously unreleased) (2:50)

13. Cool Cool Water (alternate 2019 mix – previously unreleased) (6:24)

14. San Miguel (track & backing vocals – previously unreleased) (2:57)

15. Loop De Loop (track – previously unreleased) (2:49)

16. Good Time (session intro, track & backing vocals – previously unreleased) (4:27)

17. When Girls Get Together (track – previously unreleased) (1:47)

18. Slip On Through (alternate 1969 mix with session intro – previously unreleased) (3:25)

19. Our Sweet Love (string section – previously unreleased) (1:00)

 

1969-1970 A CAPPELLA

Previously unreleased

20. San Miguel (backing vocals excerpt – previously unreleased) (1:00)

21. Break Away (Tag) (backing vocals excerpt – previously unreleased) (0:18)

22. Cotton Fields (The Cotton Song) (a Cappella – previously unreleased) (2:44)

23. Good Time (backing vocals excerpt – previously unreleased) (0:19)

24. This Whole World (backing vocals section – previously unreleased) (1:05)

25. Add Some Music To Your Day (a Cappella – previously unreleased) (3:30)

26. Got To Know The Woman (a Cappella – previously unreleased) (2:52)

27. It’s About Time (backing vocals excerpt – previously unreleased) (0:50)

28. All I Wanna Do (a Cappella – previously unreleased) (2:58)

29. Forever (previously unreleased 2019 a Cappella mix) (2:52)

 

DISC FOUR

SURF’S UP SESSIONS

Previously unreleased

1. Don’t Go Near The Water (track & backing vocals – previously unreleased) (3:45)

2. Long Promised Road (track & backing vocals – previously unreleased) (3:38)

3. Take A Load Off Your Feet (alternate vocal – previously unreleased) (2:28)

4. Disney Girls (1957) (track & backing vocals – previously unreleased) (4:17)

5. Student Demonstration Time (track & backing vocals – previously unreleased) (3:46)

6. Feel Flows (track & backing vocals – previously unreleased) (5:02)

7. Lookin’ At Tomorrow (A Welfare Song) (session intro and alternate mix – previously unreleased) (2:43)

8. A Day In The Life Of A Tree (track & backing vocals – previously unreleased) (2:55)

9. Til I Die (long version with alternate lyrics – previously unreleased) (4:47)

(Brian Wilson)

10. Surf’s Up (2019 mix – previously unreleased) (4:08)

(Brian Wilson-Van Dyke Parks)

11. (Wouldn’t It Be Nice To) Live Again (extended 2019 – previously unreleased) (6:50)

(Dennis Wilson-Stanley Shapiro)

 

SURF'S UP - A CAPPELLA

Previously unreleased

12. Don’t Go Near The Water (previously unreleased 2020 a Cappella mix) (2:36)

(Alan Jardine-Mike Love)

13. Long Promised Road (a Cappella – previously unreleased) (4:00)

14. Feel Flows (backing vocals excerpt – previously unreleased) (0:33)

15. Disney Girls (backing vocals excerpt – previously unreleased) (0:36)

16. A Day In The Life Of A Tree (backing vocals excerpt – previously unreleased) (0:32)

17. Til I Die (a Cappella – previously unreleased) (2:36)

18. Surf’s Up (a Cappella – previously unreleased) (4:04)

 

Bonus Tracks

Previously unreleased

19. I Just Got My Pay (previously unreleased 2019 mix) (2:43)

20. Walkin’ (previously unreleased 2019 mix) (2:44)

21. When Girls Get Together (previously unreleased 2020 mix) (3:45)

22. Baby Baby (previously unreleased) (3:13)

23. Awake (previously unreleased) (3:44)

24. It’s A New Day (previously unreleased) (2:20)

 

DISC FIVE

Bonus Disc

Previously unreleased

1. This Whole World (alternate ending – previously unreleased) (1:41)

2. Add Some Music To Your Day (previously unreleased alternate version) (3:27)

3. Don’t Go Near The Water (alternate version – previously unreleased) (2:42)

4. Surf’s Up Part 1 (1971 remake track with 1966 Brian vocal – previously unreleased) (1:41)

5. Soulful Old Man Sunshine (previously unreleased 2019 mix) (3:14)

(Brian Wilson-Rick Henn-Don Ralke)

6. I’m Goin’ Your Way (previously unreleased alternate mix) (2:24)

(Dennis Wilson)

7. Where Is She (previously unreleased 2019 mix) (2:22)

(Brian Wilson)

8. Carnival (Over The Waves/Sobra Las Olas) (previously unreleased 2019 mix) (1:34)

9. It’s Natural (previously unreleased) (2:35)

10. Medley: All Of My Love / Ecology (previously unreleased) (5:05)

11. Before (previously unreleased) (2:25)

12. Behold The Night (previously unreleased) (2:26)

13. Old Movie (Cuddle Up) (previously unreleased) (3:37)

14. Hawaiian Dream (previously unreleased) (4:33)

15. Settle Down / Sound Of Free (basic session outtake – previously unreleased) (2:17)

16. I’ve Got A Friend (previously unreleased) (2:26)

17. Til I Die (piano demo – previously unreleased) (1:55)

18. Back Home (previously unreleased demo) (2:20)

19. Back Home (alternate version – previously unreleased) (2:34)

20. Won’t You Tell Me (demo – previously unreleased) (2:01)

21. Won’t You Tell Me (previously unreleased 2019 mix) (2:54)

22. Barbara (previously unreleased 2020 mix) (2:59)

23. Slip On Through (early version track) (2:48)

24. Susie Cincinnati (basic session highlights – previously unreleased) (3:05)

25. My Solution (track & backing vocals – previously unreleased) (3:04)

26. You Never Give Me Your Money (previously unreleased) (0:40)

27. Medley: Happy Birthday, Brian / God Only Knows (previously unreleased) (2:47)

28. You Need A Mess Of Help To Stand Alone (track & backing vocals – previously unreleased) (3:32)

29. Marcella (a Cappella – previously unreleased) (3:27)

 

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New Music: 'California Music,' Dirty Honey, Cole Quest and the City Pickers, West of Texas

Veteran and rising artists revisit the classic sounds of the past with their own masterful modern-day touch.

Artists: Mike Love, Al Jardine, Bruce Johnston, David Marks, Jeffrey Foskett, more

Title: California Music Presents Add Some Music (Omnivore Recordings)

You might like if you enjoy: The Beach Boys, Jan and Dean, Mike Love

Tell me more: The enduring sounds of The Beach Boys and dreams of better times are celebrated across a special collection titled California Music Presents Add Some Music. A multi-focused effort spearheaded by album co-producer David Beard (editor and publisher of Endless Summer Quarterly, The Beach Boys publication of record), the 10-track collection teams up members of The Beach Boys and their children along with other family members to revisit classic songs while simultaneously  raising money for the non-profit Feeding America. The first jewel on the collection is the lead-off "Add Some Music to Your Day," a oft-overlooked Beach Boys track (the original version was featured on 1970's Sunflower) revisited by Beach Boy members Mike Love, Al Jardine, Bruce Johnston and David Marks, as well as Carnie and Wendy Wilson (Brian Wilson's daughters), Christian, Hayleigh and Ambha Love (Mike Love's children), Justyn Wilson (son of the late Carl Wilson), and Matt Jardine (son of Al Jardine); the new reading of the song was arranged and produced by Rob Bonfiglio (husband of Carnie Wilson). Love leads an exploration of world music stylings on "Ram Raj," the intoxicating cut bolstered by the lead guitar work of Laurence Juber (of Paul McCartney's Wings fame) and keyboards of Jim Cox. Jardine's distinctive tenor takes flight on his new chamber pop original "Jenny Clover." Johnston sings and adds his own vocal harmonies while handling all instrumentation on the tender ballad "She Believes in Love Again." Bonfiglio adds a welcome shot of tuneful ear candy via his "Golden State." California Music Presents Add Some Music is a wonderful celebration to the 60th anniversary of The Beach Boys to be sure. Information: OmnivoreRecordings.com.

Artist: Dirty Honey

Title: Dirty Honey (Dirt Records)

You might like if you enjoy: Aerosmith, Greta Van Fleet, AC/DC, Humble Pie

Tell me more: Los Angeles-based Dirty Honey have arrived with their full-length, self-titled debut and the album fully delivers on the promise of the quartet's March 2019 EP (which spawned the single "When I'm Gone," the first unsigned band to ever earn a number 1 track on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Songs chart). The eight-track album recalls the style and sound of "Rocks"-era Aerosmith, but there is a modern edge that separates Dirty Honey from its musical ancestors. There is a myriad of catchy riff rock on the disc, all of it wrapped up with forceful songcraft and rock musicianship courtesy of the collective talents of singer Marc Labelle, guitarist John Notto, bassist Justin Smolian and drummer Corey Coverstone. The nimble "California Dreamin'," Zepplinesque "Take My Hand," heavy "No Warning" and zippy "The Morning" are among the irresistible rock cuts on the album. The group delivers a poignant bluesy rock ballad, "Another Last Time," with emotional heft courtesy of Labelle's sweet rasp and some sublime backing gospel-styled vocals in the choruses. Information: DirtyHoney.com.

Artist: Cole Quest and the City Pickers

Title: Cole Quest and the City Pickers (Omnivore Recordings)

You might like if you enjoy: The Steel Wheels, Old Crow Medicine Show, Sons and Brothers

Tell me more: Great lead and harmony vocals, stellar musicianship and excellent songs add up to a whole lot of magic on the eponymous release from New York City-based troupe Cole Quest and the City Pickers. Quest, the grandson of Woody Guthrie, leads the collective on a fast-paced journey sure to please fans of bluegrass music. A gorgeous take on the lovely Woody Guthrie/Billy Bragg song "Way Over Yonder in the Minor Key" features Quest's strong vocals amidst an artful backdrop of acoustic guitar, dancing harmonica, banjo, bass and Hammond B3 organ. Quest's original acoustic ballad "My Sweet Little Girl" showcases his own talents as a songwriter along with the nuanced musical skills of the ensemble. The quick "7-11/ Foggy Mountain Rock" allows the ensemble of players to really cut loose. The exhilarating "If I Still Had You" closes out the outstanding EP. The City Pickers' excellent lineup includes guitarist-vocalist Christian Apuzzo, harmonica great Matheus Verardino, banjo player Mike Mulhollan, bassist Larry Cook, keyboardist Sam Reider and drummer Sean Trischka. Information: OmnivoreRecordings.com.

Artist: West of Texas

Title: Heartache, Hangovers & Honky Tonks (Pleasant Valley Ranch)

You might like if you enjoy: James Intveld, Merle Haggard, Dwight Yoakam

Tell me more: The release of the debut from West of Texas is truly a saga worthy of the expansive sound heard across the 16 super songs that make up Heartache, Hangovers & Honky Tonks. Singer-songwriter Jerry Zinn formed West of Texas back in 2003, with the group's 3-song EP titled The Heartache Single issued in 2010. Before a full-length LP could be completed, health issues hit Zinn and he was unable to sing. Fast forward to 2019 and Zinn was able to sing again ; the arrival of COVID-19 sadly put an end to planned live dates as part of a March-May 2020 tour. Zinn then used the uncertain time to return to the studio to finish the album he had started more than a decade earlier. And what an album it is! Produced by Rich McCulley, Heartache, Hangovers & Honky Tonks bristles with an authentic spirit recalling the groundbreaking likes of Buck Owens, Merle Haggard and Dwight Yoakam — it doesn't hurt that Zinn has a rich baritone that recalls the best country singers of the '60s and '70s. The honky tonk rollick "Foolin'," touching ballad "The Cost of Lovin' You," Cajun-styled "Bayou Boy," bluesy "Cheatin', Drinkin', Hurtin' Song," Western swing frolic "Fixin' to Love You" and beautiful "Sign of A Broken Heart" are among the mega cool songs on the outstanding LP.  Information: https://westoftexas.bandcamp.com/album/heartache-hangovers-honky-tonks.

Robert Kinsler