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What's Next for the Beach Boys?
Jardine told Guitar Player the optics of the Ryman show were awful; the band cancelled its public dates over three months yet still played a hotel.
On air: Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman on The Midday ShowPublished
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- First reported by The New York Times: “What’s Next for the Beach Boys?”, with reporting from American Songwriter, Gold Radio, Guitar Player and Rolling Stone.
- Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 12:14 PM ET on The Midday Show, by Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman.
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- The New York TimesWhat’s Next for the Beach Boys?
- American SongwriterThe Beach Boys’ Touring Future Gets Murkier After Another Comeback Concert Is Canceled - American Songwriter facts used on air
- Gold RadioThe Beach Boys have cancelled their latest comeback show - Gold Radio facts used on air
- Guitar PlayerAl Jardine questions Mike Love’s future with the Beach Boys after troubling performance: “I would hope not” October 14, 2026 · facts used on air
- Rolling StoneThe Beach Boys Cancel Yet Another Planned Comeback Concert October 6, 2026 · facts used on air
What BBN said about it
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorWelcome back, and no, I did not buy the mattress. Now, the Beach Boys.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThe Times asks what's next for them, and honestly, I need a lie-down.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorThey cancelled their October ninth show in Bloomington, Illinois, citing unforeseen circumstances. Rolling Stone says they dropped every public date over three months.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorBut on October third, they played a private event at the Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach in Dana Point, California.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorSo the circumstances were foreseen. They just had a nicer lobby.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorAl Jardine said the optics of the Nashville show were awful and he's speechless. I call that a band staying exclusive.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorExclusive to one hotel.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThe Drama Index says ten. Good vibrations went to the hotel, and the fans got a refund and a statement.
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