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Sail On Sailor 6-CD Deluxe Edition Box Set By Ken Sharp The Beach Boys’ Sail On Sailor-1972 box set draws together the group’s Carl and the Passions – “So Tough” and Holland albums, and is enhanced with an extraordinary treasure trove of unreleased material, demos,…
In the surfer community of San Francisco and beyond, if you’ve been in it a good while, you probably knew about Bob Wise and his half-century-old surf shop at Ocean Beach, Wise Surfboards. A quintessential, self-described “old timer” of California’s surf culture,…
We brought you sad news back in 2019, when Ocean Beach surf shop fixture Wise Surfboards closed, after 51 years in business in San Francisco. But we have even sadder news today, as we learn that Wise Surfboards founder and local surfing…
New year, new Colorado music! This month offers a first listen to dreamy new music from husband-wife duo Tennis ahead of their new album Pollen out next month. We also have for the first time, Babah Fly, who has been rapping in…
Amy Jeske is a California native and a highly experienced realtor with a deep understanding of the importance of strong, trust-filled relationships with clients and business partners alike. This and her extensive knowledge of the Santa Cruz area will make your next…
In Southern California, there are a lot of choices when it comes to exploring art, culture, and education. There are museums, education centers, and programs centered on history, art, science, nature, architecture, literature, and the list goes on. Some are well-known while…
There are many things about Good Morning, Vietnam that make the 1987 film so affecting, among them Robin Williams‘ stellar, often manic performance as Army DJ Adrian Cronauer; Peter Sova’s gorgeous cinematography (the film was shot in Thailand); and the supporting performances of Forrest…
For many years, I’ve been a huge Brian Wilson and Beach Boys fan. I especially love “Pet Sounds,” one of the greatest albums in rock ‘n’ roll history. The unsatisfying thing about being a Brian Wilson fan is that unlike other musicians,…
“Catch a wave and you’re sittin’ on top of the world.” — Brian Wilson and Mike Love In 1961, a Los Angeles band called the Pendletones changed their name to the Beach Boys and released their first single, “Surfin’.” Although they didn’t know it…
Surf’s definitely up for Al Jardine these days. The original Beach Boys member, who remains a featured part of Brian Wilson’s band, is represented by two new releases this month. “Sail On Sailor,” a box set from the Beach Boys 1972-73 era…