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

Al Jardine of The Beach Boys surprise releases first new collection of music in 15 Years with new EP "Islands In The Sun" featuring Neil Young

Al Jardine of The Beach Boys has surprised fans today with his first new collection of music in 15 years! Get all the details on the new EP "Islands In The Sun" below...Robert Kinsler

AL JARDINE RELEASES FIRST NEW COLLECTION OF MUSIC IN 15 YEARS WITH NEW 4-SONG DIGITAL EP, ISLANDS IN THE SUN, JUST IN TIME FOR SUMMER

FEATURES NEIL YOUNG, BEACH BOY BRUCE JOHNSTON AND FLEA OF THE RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS

AVAILABLE TO STREAM AND DOWNLOAD NOW VIA UMe

EMBARKING ON SUMMER TOUR WITH THE PET SOUNDS BAND

Los Angeles – May 30, 2025 – The legendary Al Jardine, co-founding singer, songwriter and guitarist of The Beach Boys, has just released his first new collection of songs in 15 years with the eclectic new 4-song digital EP, Islands In The Sun. Available to stream and download everywhere today, the EP is chock full of Jardine’s sharp songwriting, iconic, summery voice and the type of good vibes and trademark harmonies that only a Beach Boy can provide. The album was recorded at Al’s home studio on the California coast and produced by Al alongside Stevie Heger (co-producer of Al’s debut studio album, A Postcard from California) and longtime Beach Boys/Brian Wilson sound engineer Jeff Peters. Stream Islands In The Sun: https://AlJardine.lnk.to/IslandInTheSunPR The EP debuts with a vintage postcard-themed lyric video for the titular track, “Islands In The Sun,” a friendly nod to “Kokomo.” Featuring beautiful lead vocals from Al and his son Matt Jardine, plus a guest vocal from Beach Boy Bruce Johnston and a children’s choir from three local elementary schools, the song is a Caribbean-flavored fantasy that falls somewhere between the Beach Boys and Belafonte that perfectly captures the mood and tropical lifestyle of the West Indies. “‘Islands In The Sun’ captures that special magic we felt and sang about on Beach Boys songs like ‘Island Girl’ and ‘Kokomo,’” says Al. “It was inspired by the enchanting calypso sounds of Harry Belafonte and Bob Marley’s laid-back reggae vibe. Now wouldn’t it be fun if we could bottle up the sun!”

The second track, “My Plane Leaves Tomorrow (Au Revoir),” is a heartfelt duet with Neil Young that Al first started working on during the recording sessions for his 2010 debut solo album, A Postcard from California, and has now been completed nearly a decade and a half later. Neil recorded his vocals at the same session that he recorded Postcard’s “A California Saga” with his old bandmates, David Crosby and Stephen Stills. In the poignant new song, Al and Neil share the same sentiment about sending our troops off to foreign wars. The track includes a portion of the melancholy military bugle call “Taps,” performed by Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, who laid down his contribution when he also provided bass for “Help Me Rhonda” for the Postcard album. “Highway 101 (Rosarita Beach Café),” a joyful romp to the border, is Al’s Mexico-inspired version of the Leiber/Stoller classic, “Smokey Joe’s Café.” The original, a classic by The Coasters from 1956, was one of Al’s favorite songs when he was growing up and almost 70 years later, Al got permission from Mike Stoller to rewrite the lyrics. This new interpretation features long-standing Beach Boys touring band members Ed Carter on bass and Mike Kowalski on drums, Michael Lent (Barry Manilow’s guitarist for over 25 years) on lead guitar and Steve Douglas from the legendary Wrecking Crew on sax. The EP concludes with “Crumple Car,” an updated version of the forgotten tune from the 1978 classic surf movie, “Big Wednesday.” Originally written by surfer Denny Aaberg with Phil Pritchard, the song was brought to Al’s attention years ago by Ed Carter (who was friends with Denny) and has been reimagined as a folky, fingerpicked ode to Al’s love of the ocean and his desire to keep the coastlines clean and safe from harmful manmade pollution. With Denny’s blessing, Al’s new version features Ed on lead guitar finger-picking style with backing vocals from Al’s son, Adam Jardine, plus Al on lead whistle.   Al will embark on a summer tour with seasoned members of Brian Wilson’s longtime touring band that he has reunited as The Pet Sounds Band. In addition to performing the classic Beach Boys’ hits, Al and The Pet Sounds Band will be performing radio singles and fan favorites from The Beach Boys’ critically acclaimed ‘70s albums like 15 Big Ones, The Beach Boys Love You and the M.I.U. Album, which was produced by Al in 1978, plus a song or two from Islands In The Sun, along with rarities and deep cuts. Al will be joined by his son, vocalist/percussionist Matt Jardine, who toured with him, Brian Wilson and The Beach Boys for decades, keyboardist Darian Sahanaja, drummer Michael D’Amico, bassist Bob Lizik, pianist Gary Griffin, guitarist Rob Bonfiglio, horn player Paul Von Mertens, and keyboardist Debbie Shair.   Islands In The Sun comes perfectly timed with summer just around the corner and at 82, Al sounds as good as ever.

For more island fun, please visit Al Jardine’s official website: www.aljardine.com

AL JARDINE AND THE PET SOUNDS BAND ON TOUR July 4 – Lake, MN @ Mystic Amphitheater at Mystic Lake Casino Hotel July 18 – Cohasset, MA @ South Shore Music Circus July 23 – Phoenix, AZ @ Musical Instrument Museum July 24 – Phoenix, AZ @ Musical Instrument Museum August 23 – Des Plaines, IL @ The Des Plaines Theatre August 24 – St. Charles, IL @ The Arcada Theatre September 5 – Atlantic City, NJ @ Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa September 7 – Concord, NY @ Chubb Theatre at Capitol Center for the Arts

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Holiday Album Releases Preview: Alicia Witt, The Carpenters, Little Big Town, Vince Gill and Amy Grant, The Beach Boys, Yächtley Crëw

There are a parade of new holiday music-centered releases being released in 2024. Here is a roundup of the most anticipated of the titles.

Artist: Alicia Witt

Title: I Think I'm Spending Christmas With You (Alicia Witt Music)

You might like if you enjoy: Peggy Lee, Aimee Mann, Nancy Wilson

Tell me more: Alicia Witt's first-ever full length Christmas album I Think I'm Spending Christmas With You is an artistic triumph, capturing the spirit of the season but also celebrating the artist's top-tier talents as a singer, keyboardist and songwriter. So in addition to her beautiful covers of three traditional favorites ("O Holy Night," "The First Noel" and "I'll Be Home For Christmas"), she offers up a parade of nine ambitious new originals. The jazzy title track, country-tinged "Weird Time of Year," wistful ballad "Is This The Christmas" and bewitching "Lonely Holy Christmas" are all a delight. Information: aliciawittmusic.com.

Artist: The Carpenters

Title: Christmas Once More (A&M/UMe)

You might like if you enjoy: The Carpenters

Tell me more: The Carpenters' Christmas Once More is an all-new Christmas collection featuring 16 holiday classics curated by Richard Carpenter. The newly remixed and remastered title includes holiday music nuggets such as "Sleigh Ride (There's No Place Like)," "Ave Maria," "My Favorite Things," Richard Carpenter's own "Merry Christmas, Darling" and many more. Christmas Once More is available now via multiple formats, including audio CD, black vinyl, limited-edition gold vinyl, digital download streaming and ATMOS. Information: carpentersofficial.com.

Artist: Little Big Town

Title: The Christmas Record (Capitol Records Nashville)

You might like if you enjoy: Little Big Town, Miranda Lambert, Sugarland

Tell me more: Little Big Town – Karen Fairchild, Kimberly Schlapman, Phillip Sweet and Jimi Westbrook – have released their first ever holiday music album titled The Christmas Record. In addition to seasonal favorites like "Christmas Time Is Here" and "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas," Little Big Town offers up a number of new songs including the joyful "Glow" and wistful "Christmas Night With You." Information: littlebigtown.com.

Artist: Vince Gill and Amy Grant

Title: When I Think Of Christmas (MCA Nashville)

You might like if you enjoy: Amy Grant, Vince Gill

Tell me more: When I Think Of Christmas compiles a treasure trove of nine holiday classics recorded by Vince Gill and Amy Grant that have been previously recorded and offers up those newly remastered; the new album also showcases two new recordings from the couple. Although it’s difficult to limit the number of treasured Christmas songs for which Grant and Gill are legendary, they have selected nine previously released tracks including Grant’s “Tennessee Christmas” and “Breath of Heaven,” which was originally recorded on her Home for Christmas ranked in Billboard’s Top 25 greatest holiday albums of all time, and Gill’s “O Holy Night” and “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” Additionally, there are two new recordings, including Grant’s version of the album’s title track and "'Til the Season Comes Round Again,” a Grant/Gill duet.The title collectively captures the spirit of their "Christmas at the Wyman" concerts. One of the most successful residencies in the history of Nashville's Ryman Auditorium, Gill and Grant's "Christmas at the Ryman" has presented more than 100 shows in front of nearly a quarrier-million people. This year's series will run Nov. 29 through Dec. 21, 2024. Information: mcarecordsnashville.com.

Artist: The Beach Boys

Title: The Beach Boys' Christmas Album (Capitol/UMe)

You might like if you enjoy: The Beach Boys

Tell me more: In celebration of its 60th anniversary, The Beach Boys' beloved Christmas Album is getting a special reissue this season. Issued on Nov. 8 as a special limited-edition numbered LP on zoetrope vinyl, the vinyl LP also comes with a special 7-inch translucent ruby red vinyl of the holiday tracks "Little Saint Nick" and "Auld Lang Syne." The 7-inch single will also be available separately on ice blue vinyl. Originally released in 1964, The Beach Boys' Christmas Album features a winning combination of enduring originals ("Merry Christmas, Baby," "The Man With All The Toys," "Santa's Beard" and "Christmas Day") and classics ("Santa Claus Is Coming To Town," "White Christmas" and "Frosty the Snowman"). Information: thebeachboys.com.

Artist: Yächtley Crëw

Title: Seas and Greetings (Earache Records)

You might like if you enjoy: Yachtley Crew

Tell me more: Southern California-based troupe Yächtley Crëw have released the five-song EP Seas and Greetings, which features four artful covers and one original in tune with the holiday season. My favorite selection on the set is a tender taken on the John Lennon favorite "Happy XMAS (War Is Over)." Other standouts include a version of the Eagles' heartfelt "Please Come Home For Christmas" and the band's own "Home For Christmas." Information: yachtleycrew.com.

Robert Kinsler

The Beach Boys come to The Show at Agua Caliente Casino Rancho Mirage on November 23

 The Beach Boys are set to return to the Coachella Valley this fall...Robert Kinsler

THE BEACH BOYS RETURN TO THE SHOW AT AGUA CALIENTE RESORT CASINO SPA RANCHO MIRAGE ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23

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TICKETS ON SALE NOW AT AGUACALIENTECASINOS.COM

 

Rancho Mirage, CA (July 31, 2024) – Get ready for an unforgettable night of music and nostalgia as The Beach Boys bring their legendary sound to The Show, Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa's premier entertainment venue on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at 7:30 PM.

 

Renowned for their harmonious vocals and timeless hits, The Beach Boys have been a beloved staple in American music for decades. Fans can expect to hear classic songs like “Surfin' USA,” “California Girls,” and “Good Vibrations,” as well as other favorites that have defined the band's iconic career. This concert promises to be an extraordinary experience, bringing the spirit of summer and the beach to the desert.

 

Tickets for The Beach Boys are on sale now at aguacalientecasinos.com.

 

Show Information: The Beach Boys

Date: Saturday, November 23, 2024, at 7:30 p.m.

Prices: $65-$150

Location: The Show at Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa, 32-250 Bob Hope Drive in Rancho Mirage. 

Parking: Valet parking is complimentary at Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage, and self-parking is available in the 4-story parking garage and surface lots.

www.aguacalientecasinos.com; (800) 514-3849 

 

 

Additional shows and events coming to The Show at Agua Caliente Casino Rancho Mirage: 

Nikki Glaser, Saturday, August 3, 2024, 8 p.m. Buy Tickets

Lance Burton, Saturday, August 10, 8 p.m. Buy Tickets

Rod Stewart, Saturday, August 17, 2024, 8 p.m. SOLD OUT

Squeeze & Boy George, Friday, August 23, 2024, 8 p.m. Buy Tickets

TOTO Dogz of Oz Tour, Saturday, August 31, 2024 Buy Tickets

An Evening with Steve Treviño, Friday, September 6, 2024, 8 p.m. Buy Tickets

Kansas, Friday, September 20, 2024, 8 p.m. Buy Tickets

REO Speedwagon, Friday, September 27, 2024, 8 p.m. Buy Tickets

Jerry Seinfeld LIVE, Saturday, September 28, 2024, 8 p.m. SOLD OUT

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ZZ Top, Saturday, October 26, 2024, 8 p.m. Buy Tickets

Joe Bonamassa, Wednesday, October 30, 8 p.m. Buy Tickets

Lewis Black: Goodbye Yeller Brick Road, The Final Tour, Friday, November 8, 2024, 8 p.m. Buy Tickets

Victor Trevino The Ultimate Elvis Experience, Saturday, November 9, 2024, 8 p.m. Buy Tickets

 

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Kevin Pollak, Saturday, August 10, 2024, 8 p.m. Buy Tickets

Ron Funches, Saturday, August 24, 2024, 8 p.m. Buy Tickets

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80s Station, Saturday, August 10, 2024, 8 p.m. Buy Tickets

Ladies Night with Taylor Dayne and Tiffany, Saturday, September 7, 2024, 8 p.m. Buy Tickets

Winger, Saturday, September 28, 2024, 8 p.m. Buy Tickets

The Wallflowers, Saturday, October 5, 2024, 8 p.m. Buy Tickets

Everclear, Saturday, November 1, 8 p.m. Buy Tickets

Foghat, Saturday, November 2, 2024, 8 p.m. Buy Tickets

Great White, Saturday, November 30, 2024, 8 p.m. Buy Tickets

 

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ABOUT THE BEACH BOYS

The Beach Boys are America's most iconic band, recognized for their rich harmonies and unique sound that have made them one of the most enduring and beloved groups in the history of popular music. With numerous chart-topping hits and an influence that spans generations, The Beach Boys continue to captivate audiences worldwide with their vibrant and unforgettable performances.

 

ABOUT AGUA CALIENTE CASINOS

Agua Caliente Casinos are located in Rancho Mirage, Palm Springs, and Cathedral City, CA. Agua Caliente Casinos has earned the Forbes Travel Guide Awards for its fifth consecutive year in 2024 for three of its property venues winning two Forbes Four-Star ratings for The Steakhouse and The Hotel—making it the only hotel in Greater Palm Springs to achieve such status—along with Sunstone Spa earning the Forbes Five-Star Award in 2024. Agua Caliente Rancho Mirage is also a AAA Four Diamond property and was ranked top 5 for “Best Casino Outside of Las Vegas” in Newsweek in 2023. The Sunstone Spa is also ranked number three in North America by Spas of America’s Top 100 Spas 2023; The Steakhouse is a consecutive winner of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence since 2007. 

Agua Caliente Casinos also took the lead in two Best Desert Sun Community’s Choice Awards categories, ranked Best Casino in Palm Springs and Best Hotel in Rancho Mirage. Agua Caliente Casino Cathedral City was named 2024 Business of the Year at the Cathedral City State of the City Business Awards.

In 2023, the Spa at Séc-he in downtown Palm Springs won the Sustainable Spa Award by the Green Spa Network along with being named the No. 1 Spa in America by Spas of America in 2023. In April 2024, the spa won a coveted Good Housekeeping 2024 Beauty Award as Destination Spa in the category of Body Care; it is the only spa in the world to earn such an award. It ranked #9 for Best Hot Springs in the nation by USA Today 10Best Award and was named as the Best of the Best by Palm Springs Life.

Collectively, the three properties offer three entertainment venues, 13 diverse dining options, meeting and event spaces, and expansive gaming floors. Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage offers a 16-story, 340-room hotel with resort-style pools and cabanas, a full-service luxury spa and salon, and Pívat Cigar Lounge. The property is also located across from Agua Caliente Fuel, an expansive fuel station with 750 square feet of gaming machines, competitive gas prices, and a drive-through coffee shop Java Caliente. Agua Caliente is also home to two nearby championship golf courses: Indian Canyons North and South.

 

For more information on Agua Caliente Casinos, visit www.aguacalientecasinos.com or join the conversation on Instagram @aguacalientecasinos.

 

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