We're back for 2026 - with an hour-long interview with Al Jardine of The Beach Boys. In this very special chat recorded over two interviews in 2026 and 2016, Al reflects on Brian Wilson's passing, the impact the Beatles had on the Beach Boys had on each other, and talks about his current plans.
Des Burkinshaw is the man with the questions.
Note: A video version of this episode is available on youtube.
In 2025, Al Jardine released a new 4-track EP called Island In The Sun which, in addition to the title track, includes a song called “My Plane Leaves Tomorrow (Au Revoir),” and features Neil Young on guest lead vocals. More info here: https://www.aljardine.com/music
Al’s current tour is a tribute to the late Brian Wilson and in addition to performing all of the big classic Beach Boys hits like “California Girls,” “Good Vibrations,” “Wouldn’t It Be Nice,” “God Only Knows,” “Help Me Rhonda,” “Sloop John B,” “Fun, Fun, Fun” and “Surfin’ USA,” Al and The Pet Sounds Band will be including radio singles and rarities from The Beach Boys’ rich 1970’s catalog from the albums The Beach Boys Love You, 15 Big Onesand The M.I.U. Album
The Pet Sounds Band are Brian Wilson’s former touring band and are the same musicians who performed The Beach Boys’ masterpiece Pet Sounds for many years when Brian was on tour. Their music director is Darian Sahanaja, who was primarily responsible for helping Brian release Brian Wilson Presents SMiLE in 2004. The band also includes Matt Jardine, Al’s eldest son, who has received rave reviews for his beautiful vocals on classics like “Good Vibrations,” God Only Knows,” “Don’t Worry Baby” and “Surf’s Up.”
The Pet Sounds Band currently includes:
Rob Bonfiglio: guitar
Michael D’Amico: drums
Gary Griffin: keyboards
Matt Jardine: vocals
Bob Lizik: bass
Jim Laspesa: percussion
Darian Sahanaja: keyboards
Debbie Shair: keyboards
Paul Von Mertens: sax
Emeen Zarookian: guitar
For a complete list of tour dates, please visit: https://www.aljardine.com/shows
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