# Pet Sounds 50th Anniversary World Tour

The Pet Sounds 50th Anniversary World Tour was a worldwide concert tour by American musicians Brian Wilson, Al Jardine, and Blondie Chaplin held to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Beach Boys' album Pet Sounds (1966). Scheduled for more than 100 dates, it marks Wilson and Jardine's final performances of the album.

## Background

Wilson's first (and previous) world tour of Pet Sounds was in 2000, backed by a different orchestra in each venue, and he also performed the entire album on three occasions without an orchestra on his 2002 tour. The concerts received favorable reviews, however, critics focused on Wilson's "trancelike" demeanor and odd interview responses. Recordings from Wilson's 2002 concert tour were released as Brian Wilson Presents Pet Sounds Live. Rolling Stone's Dorian Lynskey says that the shows helped establish the now-ubiquitous practice of artists playing "classic albums" in their entirety. In late 2006, Jardine joined Wilson and his band for a short tour celebrating the 40th anniversary of Pet Sounds.
In 2013, Wilson and Jardine performed the album at two shows, unannounced, also with original Beach Boys guitarist David Marks. In 2016, to celebrate the album's 50th anniversary, Wilson and Jardine performed the album on tour in Australia, Japan, Europe, Canada and the United States. The tour was planned as his final performances of the album, but occasional shows were performed through 2020. A concert reviewer noted that Wilson received a standing ovation every time he performed a track from the album.

## Set list

The following sets were played in Auckland, New Zealand on March 26, 2016.
Set one
* "Our Prayer"
* "Heroes and Villains"
* "California Girls"
* "Dance, Dance, Dance"
* "I Get Around"
* "Shut Down"
* "Little Deuce Coupe"
* "Then I Kissed Her"
* "Wake the World"
* "Add Some Music To Your Day"
* "Honkin' Down the Highway"
* "In My Room"
* "Surfer Girl"
* "Don’t Worry Baby"
* "One Kind of Love"
* "Funky Pretty"
* "Wild Honey"
* "Sail On, Sailor"
Set two
* "Wouldn't It Be Nice"
* "You Still Believe in Me"
* "That's Not Me"
* "Don't Talk (Put Your Head on My Shoulder)"
* "I'm Waiting for the Day"
* "Let's Go Away for Awhile"
* "Sloop John B"
* "God Only Knows"
* "I Know There's an Answer"
* "Here Today"
* "I Just Wasn't Made for These Times"
* "Pet Sounds"
* "Caroline, No"
* "Good Vibrations"
Encore
* "All Summer Long"
* "Help Me, Rhonda"
* "Barbara Ann"
* "Surfin’ USA"
* "Fun Fun Fun"
* "Love and Mercy"

## Tour dates

| Date | City | Country | Venue |
| Oceania ||||
| March 26, 2016 | Auckland | New Zealand | Auckland Civic Theatre |
| March 28, 2016 | Byron Bay | Australia | Tyagarah Park (Byron Bay Bluesfest) |
| March 29, 2016 | Sydney | Australia | Sydney Opera House |
| March 31, 2016 | Sydney | Australia | Sydney Opera House |
| April 3, 2016 | Melbourne | Australia | Palais Theatre |
| April 5, 2016 | Adelaide | Australia | Adelaide Entertainment Centre |
| April 7, 2016 | Perth | Australia | Riverside Theatre |
| Asia ||||
| April 12, 2016 | Tokyo | Japan | Tokyo International Forum |
| April 13, 2016 | Tokyo | Japan | Tokyo International Forum |
| April 15, 2016 | Osaka | Japan | Orix Theater |
| North America ||||
| April 28, 2016 | Jackson | United States | Thalia Mara Hall |
| April 30, 2016 (cancelled) | Austin | United States | Carson Creek Ranch (Levitation) |
| May 1, 2016 | Grand Prairie | United States | Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie |
| Europe ||||
| May 15, 2016 | Bristol | England | Colston Hall |
| May 17, 2016 | Birmingham | England | Birmingham Symphony Hall |
| May 18, 2016 | Cardiff | Wales | St David's Hall |
| May 20, 2016 | London | England | London Palladium |
| May 21, 2016 | London | England | London Palladium |
| May 22, 2016 | London | England | London Palladium |
| May 24, 2016 | Manchester | England | O$_2$ Apollo Manchester |
| May 26, 2016 | Edinburgh | Scotland | Usher Hall |
| May 27, 2016 | Glasgow | Scotland | Glasgow Royal Concert Hall |
| May 29, 2016 | Gateshead | England | The Sage Gateshead |
| May 31, 2016 | Liverpool | England | Philharmonic Hall |
| June 1, 2016 | Nottingham | England | Nottingham Royal Concert Hall |
| June 4, 2016 | Barcelona | Spain | Parc del Fòrum (Primavera Sound) |
| Asia ||||
| June 8, 2016 | Raanana | Israel | Raanana Park |
| Europe ||||
| June 10, 2016 | Oporto | Portugal | Parque de Cidade (NOS Primavera Sound) |
| North America ||||
| June 12, 2016 | Brooklyn | United States | McCarren Park |
| June 14, 2016 | Burlington | United States | Flynn Center for the Performing Arts |
| June 15, 2016 | Portland | United States | Merrill Auditorium |
| June 17, 2016 | Boston | United States | Boston Symphony Hall |
| June 18, 2016 | Boston | United States | Boston Symphony Hall |
| June 19, 2016 | Lenox | United States | Koussevitzky Music Shed |
| June 30, 2016 | San Diego | United States | Del Mar Fairgrounds |
| July 1, 2016 | Las Vegas | United States | The Joint |
| July 3, 2016 | Ottawa | Canada | Confederation Park (Ottawa Jazz Festival) |
| July 4, 2016 | Toronto | Canada | Massey Hall |
| July 6, 2016 | Burlington | United States | Flynn Center for the Performing Arts |
| July 7, 2016 | Montréal | Canada | Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier (Montreal International Jazz Festival) |
| July 9, 2016 | Phoenix | United States | Celebrity Theatre |
| July 10, 2016 | Los Angeles | United States | Hollywood Bowl |
| July 15, 2016 | Elizabeth | United States | Horseshoe Southern Indiana |
| July 16, 2016 | Chicago | United States | Union Park (Pitchfork Music Festival) |
| July 17, 2016 | Council Bluffs | United States | Harrah's Stir Cove |
| July 20, 2016 | Kansas City | United States | Muriel Kauffman Theatre |
| July 21, 2016 | St. Charles | United States | Family Arena |
| July 22, 2016 | Tunica | United States | Horseshoe Casino Tunica |
| July 23, 2016 | Bossier City | United States | Riverdome at Horseshoe Casino and Hotel |
| July 29, 2016 | Paso Robles | United States | Chumash Grandstand Arena |
| August 16, 2016 | Bowling Green | United States | SKyPAC |
| August 18, 2016 | Asheville | United States | Thomas Wolfe Auditorium |
| August 19, 2016 | Raleigh | United States | Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts |
| August 20, 2016 | Roanoke | United States | Elmwood Park |
| August 22, 2016 | Newport News | United States | Ferguson Center for the Arts |
| August 23, 2016 | Baltimore | United States | Hippodrome/The Trance-Merrick Performing Arts Center |
| August 25, 2016 | Pittsburgh | United States | Benedum Center |
| August 27, 2016 | Atlantic City | United States | Circus Maximus Theater |
| August 28, 2016 | Gilford | United States | Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook |
| August 29, 2016 | Syracuse | United States | New York State Fairgrounds |
| Europe ||||
| September 1, 2016 | Randers | Denmark | Værket |
| September 3, 2016 | Brighton | England | Preston Park (Together the People) |
| September 4, 2016 | Southend-on-Sea | England | Cliffs Pavilion |
| September 6, 2016 | Reykjavik | Iceland | Harpa |
| North America ||||
| September 9, 2016 | Atlanta | United States | Fox Theatre |
| September 10, 2016 | St. Augustine | United States | St. Augustine Amphitheatre |
| September 11, 2016 | Sarasota | United States | Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall |
| September 13, 2016 | St. Petersburg | United States | Mahaffey Theater |
| September 14, 2016 | Hollywood | United States | Hard Rock Live |
| September 16, 2016 | Nashville | United States | Ryman Auditorium |
| September 17, 2016 | Nashville | United States | Ryman Auditorium |
| September 19, 2016 | Charlotte | United States | Blumenthal Performing Arts Center |
| September 20, 2016 | North Bethesda | United States | Music Hall at Strathmore |
| September 21, 2016 | Red Bank | United States | Count Basie Theatre |
| September 23, 2016 | Upper Darby | United States | Tower Theater |
| September 24, 2016 | New York City | United States | Beacon Theatre |
| September 25, 2016 | Easton | United States | State Theatre |
| September 27, 2016 | Wallingford | United States | Toyota Oakdale Theatre |
| September 28, 2016 | Buffalo | United States | University at Buffalo Center for the Arts |
| September 30, 2016 | Detroit | United States | Fox Theatre |
| October 1, 2016 | Chicago | United States | Chicago Theater |
| October 2, 2016 | Minneapolis | United States | Orpheum Theatre |
| October 4, 2016 | Denver | United States | Paramount Theatre |
| October 5, 2016 | Salt Lake City | United States | Abravanel Hall |
| October 7, 2016 | Portland | United States | Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall |
| October 8, 2016 | Seattle | United States | Paramount Theatre |
| October 10, 2016 | Arcata | United States | John Van Duzer Theatre |
| October 12, 2016 | San Francisco | United States | Nob Hill Masonic Center |
| October 13, 2016 | San Francisco | United States | Nob Hill Masonic Center |
| October 14, 2016 | Stateline | United States | Harrah's Lake Tahoe |
| October 15, 2016 | Sacramento | United States | Community Theater |
| Europe ||||
| October 28, 2016 | London | England | Royal Albert Hall |
| October 30, 2016 | Paris | France | Salle Pleyel |
| October 31, 2016 | Basel | Switzerland | Event Halle (Baloise Session) |
| Asia ||||
| November 3, 2016 | Dubai | United Arab Emirates | Tennis Stadium |
| Europe ||||
| November 6, 2016 | Oslo | Norway | Oslo Spektrum |
| November 7, 2016 | Malmö | Sweden | Malmö Live Konserthus |
| North America ||||
| December 1, 2016 | Monterrey | Mexico | Auditorio Pabellón M |
| December 3, 2016 | Acapulco | Mexico | Hotel Pierre Mundo Imperial (Trópico) |
| March 18, 2017 | Indio | United States | Fantasy Springs Resort Casino |
| March 27, 2017 | Orlando | United States | Dr. Phillips Center for Performing Arts |
| March 29, 2017 | New Orleans | United States | Saenger Performing Arts Theater |
| March 31, 2017 | Durant | United States | Choctaw Grand Theater |
| April 1, 2017 | Mayetta | United States | Prairie Band Casino & Resort |
| April 2, 2017 | Wichita | United States | Hartman Arena |
| April 4, 2017 | Fort Collins | United States | Lincoln Center |
| April 6, 2017 | Boise | United States | Velma V. Morrison Center For The Performing Arts |
| April 8, 2017 | Vancouver | Canada | Queen Elizabeth Theatre |
| April 9, 2017 | Seattle | United States | Paramount Theatre |
| April 12, 2017 | Edmonton | Canada | Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium |
| April 13, 2017 | Calgary | Canada | Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium |
| April 15, 2017 | Winnipeg | Canada | Burton Cummings Theatre |
| April 17, 2017 | Sioux City | United States | Orpheum Theater |
| April 18, 2017 | Des Moines | United States | Des Moines Civic Center |
| April 19, 2017 | Milwaukee | United States | Riverside Theater |
| April 21, 2017 | Columbus | United States | Palace Theatre |
| April 22, 2017 | Northfield | United States | Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park |
| April 23, 2017 | Indianapolis | United States | Murat Theatre |
| April 25, 2017 | Hershey | United States | Hershey Theatre |
| April 26, 2017 | Albany | United States | Palace Theatre |
| April 28, 2017 | Newark | United States | Prudential Hall, New Jersey Performing Arts Center |
| April 29, 2017 | Lynn | United States | The Lynn Memorial Auditorium |
| April 30, 2017 | Worcester | United States | Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts |
| May 2, 2017 | Wilkes-Barre | United States | The F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts |
| May 3, 2017 | Washington, D.C. | United States | Lincoln Theatre |
| May 4, 2017 | Washington, D.C. | United States | Lincoln Theatre |
| May 6, 2017 | Knoxville | United States | Tennessee Theatre |
| May 7, 2017 | Chattanooga | United States | Tivoli Theatre |
| May 9, 2017 | Birmingham | United States | BJCC Concert Hall |
| May 12, 2017 | Houston | United States | Revention Music Center |
| May 13, 2017 | Austin | United States | The Moody Theater |
| May 14, 2017 | Austin | United States | The Moody Theater |
| May 16, 2017 | Tulsa | United States | Brady Theater |
| May 18, 2017 | Albuquerque | United States | Kiva Auditorium |
| May 19, 2017 | Tucson | United States | Centennial Hall – University of Arizona |
| May 20, 2017 | Laughlin | United States | Rio Vista Outdoor Amphitheater @ Harrah's Laughlin |
| May 22, 2017 | Phoenix | United States | Celebrity Theatre |
| May 24, 2017 | San Diego | United States | Civic Theatre |
| May 26, 2017 | Hollywood | United States | Pantages Theatre |
| May 27, 2017 | Hollywood | United States | Pantages Theatre |
| May 28, 2017 | Santa Barbara | United States | Santa Barbara Bowl |
| June 15, 2017 | Honolulu | United States | Neal S. Blaisdell Concert Hall |
| June 16, 2017 | Honolulu | United States | Duke Kahanamoku Lagoon |
| Europe ||||
| June 29, 2017 | Odense | Denmark | Odeon |
| June 30, 2017 | Copenhagen | Denmark | Tivoli Gardens |
| July 3, 2017 | Amsterdam | Netherlands | Koninklijk Theater Carré |
| July 4, 2017 | Ostend | Belgium | Casino Kursaal |
| July 5, 2017 | Utrecht | Netherlands | TivoliVredenburg Grote Zaal |
| July 8, 2017 | Bilbao | Spain | Kobetamendi (Bilbao BBK Live) |
| July 9, 2017 | Montreux | Switzerland | Auditorium Stravinski (Montreux Jazz Festival) |
| July 13, 2017 | Pori | Finland | Kirjurinluoto (Pori Jazz Festival) |
| July 15, 2017 | Perugia | Italy | Arena Santa Giuliana (Umbria Jazz Festival) |
| July 17, 2017 | Lyon | France | Théâtre Antique de Fourvière (Les Nuits de Fourvière) |
| July 19, 2017 | Frankfurt | Germany | Jahrhunderthalle |
| July 20, 2017 | Vienna | Austria | Wiener Stadthalle |
| July 23, 2017 | Galway | Ireland | Absolute Big Top (Galway Arts Festival) |
| July 25, 2017 | Dublin | Ireland | Bord Gais Energy Theatre |
| July 28, 2017 | Liverpool | England | Exhibition Centre |
| July 29, 2017 | Penrith | England | Lowther Deer Park (Kendal Calling) |
| July 30, 2017 | Dorset | England | Lulworth Castle (Camp Bestival) |
| August 1, 2017 | London | England | Eventim Apollo |
| August 2, 2017 | Sheffield | England | Sheffield City Hall |
| August 3, 2017 | Glasgow | Scotland | Kelvingrove Bandstand |
| August 5, 2017 | Glastonbury | England | Glastonbury Abbey (Glastonbury Extravaganza) |
| August 6, 2017 | Newcastle | England | Times Square (Live from Times Square) |
| North America ||||
| August 26, 2017 | Lincoln | United States | Thunder Valley Casino Resort |
| September 15, 2017 | Moncton | Canada | The Molson Canadian Centre |
| September 16, 2017 | Halifax | Canada | Scotiabank Centre |
| September 18, 2017 | Kitchener | Canada | Centre in The Square |
| September 19, 2017 | Rochester | United States | University of Rochester – Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre |
| September 21, 2017 | Mashantucket | United States | The Grand Theater at Foxwoods |
| September 22, 2017 | Boston | United States | Orpheum Theatre |
| September 23, 2017 | New York City | United States | Radio City Music Hall |
| September 25, 2017 | Lancaster | United States | American Music Theatre |
| September 26, 2017 | Red Bank | United States | Count Basie Theatre |
| September 29, 2017 | New Bedford | United States | The Zeiterion Performing Arts Center |
| September 30, 2017 | Atlantic City | United States | Golden Nugget |
| October 1, 2017 | Syracuse | United States | The Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater |
| October 3, 2017 | South Bend | United States | Morris Performing Arts Center |
| October 4, 2017 | Toledo | United States | Stranahan Theater |
| October 6, 2017 | Rosemont | United States | Rosemont Theatre |
| October 7, 2017 | Florence | United States | Belterra Casino Resort and Spa |
| October 8, 2017 | Peoria | United States | Peoria Civic Center |
| October 12, 2017 | Fresno | United States | Big Fresno Fair |
| October 13, 2017 | Saratoga | United States | Mountain Winery |
| October 14, 2017 | Costa Mesa | United States | Pacific Amphitheatre |
| July 19, 2018 | Morristown | United States | Mayo Performing Arts Center |
| July 22, 2018 | Kingston | United States | Ulster Performing Arts Centre |
| July 24, 2018 | Wilmington | United States | Wilson Center-Cape Fear Stage |
| July 25, 2018 | North Charleston | United States | North Charleston Performing Arts Center |
| Asia ||||
| August 7, 2018 | Tel Aviv | Israel | Heichal HaTarbut |
| Europe ||||
| August 9, 2018 | Cropredy | England | Festival Site |
| August 11, 2018 | Taormina | Italy | Teatro Greco |
| August 16, 2018 | Berlin | Germany | Admiralspalast |
| August 19, 2018 | Edinburgh | Scotland | Edinburgh Playhouse |
| August 24, 2018 | Birmingham | England | Digbeth Arena |
| August 25, 2018 | Portsmouth | England | Southsea Common |
| North America ||||
| October 27, 2018 | Bangor | United States | Cross Insurance Center |
| November 2, 2018 | Richmond | United States | Dominion Arts Center |
| November 3, 2018 | Bensalem | United States | Parx Casino: Xcite Center |
| November 5, 2018 | Washington, D.C. | United States | The Kennedy Center |
| November 6, 2018 | Huntington | United States | Keith Albee Performing Arts Center |
| November 8, 2018 | Atlanta | United States | Fox Theatre |
| November 9, 2018 | Augusta | United States | The Bell Auditorium |
| November 10, 2018 | Clearwater | United States | Ruth Eckerd Hall |
| November 16, 2018 | Louisville | United States | Louisville Palace |
| November 20, 2018 | Grand Rapids | United States | DeVos Performance Hall |
| November 21, 2018 | Toronto | Canada | Sony Centre for the Performing Arts |
| November 23, 2018 | Ottawa | Canada | TD Place |
| November 25, 2018 | Windsor | Canada | The Colosseum at Caesars Windsor |
| June 7, 2019 | Lynn | United States | Lynn Auditorium |
| June 8, 2019 | Concord | United States | Chubb Theater at CCA |
| June 9, 2019 | Burlington | United States | Flynn Theatre |
| June 11, 2019 | Red Bank | United States | Count Basie Theatre |
| June 12, 2019 | Baltimore | United States | Hippodrome Theatre |
| June 15, 2019 | Lewiston | United States | Artpark Mainstage Theater |
| June 16, 2019 | Lenox | United States | Tanglewood Music Center |
| June 18, 2019 | Huber Heights | United States | Rose Music Center at The Heights |
| June 20, 2019 | Nashville | United States | Schermerhorn Symphony Center |
| June 21, 2019 | Nashville | United States | Schermerhorn Symphony Center |
| June 23, 2019 | Aurora | United States | RiverEdge Park |

## Personnel

Current members:
* Brian Wilson – vocals, piano
* Al Jardine – vocals, guitar, banjo, percussion
* Mike D'amico – drums, percussion
* Bob Lizik – bass guitar
* Nelson Bragg – vocals, percussion
* Probyn Gregory – vocals, guitar, trumpet, French horn, theremin, trombone
* Matt Jardine – vocals, guitar, percussion
* Rob Bonfiglio – vocals, guitar, percussion (substituted for Matt Jardine, then replaced Wonder)
* Gary Griffin – vocals, keyboards, vibraphone
* Darian Sahanaja – vocals, keyboards, vibraphone
* Paul Von Mertens – vocals, saxophone, flute, clarinet, harmonica
* Blondie Chaplin – vocals, guitar, percussion
Special Guests:
Billy Hinsche – keyboards, vocals
Former members:
* Nicky Wonder – vocals, guitar (died August 6, 2019)
* Jim Laspesa – vocals, percussion (substitute for Nelson Bragg)
* Casey McDonough – vocals (substitute for Matt Jardine)

## Absences and Lineup Changes

Darian was present at the start of the tour in March and April 2016 for the New Zealand, Australia, and Japan shows, but was subsequently absent from the tour. In his absence, various musicians filled in the vocals/keyboards spot. On July 10, 2016, both Billy Hinsche and Darian Sahanaja played the show with Billy playing the first set, Darian playing the second set, and both musicians playing the encore. Darian permanently rejoined the tour in May 2017.
In April 2017, Casey McDonough of NRBQ filled in for Matt Jardine for a few shows. For most of 2018 & 2019, Jim Laspesa filled in for Nelson Bragg. In November & December 2018, Rob Bonfiglio filled in for Matt Jardine.
In September, 2017, Gary Griffin was absent from the band's shown in Kitchener, Ontario. He returned for future shows after that.
On August 6, 2019, Nicky Wonder died at the age of 59. He was replaced by Rob Bonfiglio.