Surf’s Up In Austin For The Beach Boys

Celebrating over 50 years as an American institution, The Beach Boys caught a wave and rode it into Austin, Texas on Sunday, January 19, 2014. The perennial surfer boys from the west coast made a splash with the diverse group of fans packed into the auditorium at Austin City Limits Live at the Moody Theater.

The Beach Boys perform at Austin City Limits Live at the Moody Theater

Although it’s the middle of winter in Austin, and no sand was to be found on the floor of the venue, many fans arrived wearing Hawaiian shirts, ready to hang ten and experience a gnarly show.

The Beach Boys perform in Austin, Texas on January 19, 2014

Even though the band was minus several of its founding members, including Brian Wilson, they were able to perform a plethora of the “surfer music” hits we have come to love. Leading the band was founding member Mike Love. He was joined by longtime band member Bruce Johnston, as well as Mike’s son, Christian Love, Randell, Kirsch, Tim Bonhomme, John Cowsill, and Scott Totten.  A special guest joining the Beach Boys for this stop was Texas’ own, Christopher Cross.

Founding member of the Beach Boys,  Mike Love, performs in Austin

Rumors were flying for days in advance about the possibility of an extra special guest appearance, but the ladies in the crowd were disappointed when John Stamos did NOT grace the stage with The Beach Boys. Even with this minor disappointment, the show was still a major hit with the fans, both young and old. 

Brian Johnston of the Beach Boys performs at Austin City Limits Live

SETLIST:
Do It Again
Little Honda
Catch A Wave
Hawaii
Goin' To The Beach

Surf City 
Surfin' Safari
Surfer Girl
Getcha Back
Why Do Fools Fall In Love
When I Grow Up (to Be a Man)
Darli'
Disney Girls
Cool Head, Warm Heart
Be True To Your School
Ballad of Ole' Betsy
Don't Worry Baby
Little Deuce Coupe
409
Shut Down
I Get Around

Intermission

California Dreamin'
Sloop John B
Wouldn't It Be Nice
Then He Kissed Me
California Girls
Dance, Dance, Dance
Their Hearts Were Full Of Spring
The Warmth Of The Sun
God Only Knows
All This Is That  (with Christopher Cross)
I Can Hear Music (with Christopher Cross)
Kokomo (with Christopher Cross)
Good Vibrations
Help Me, Rhonda
Rock and Roll Music
Do You Wanna Dance?
Barbara Ann
Surfin' USA

Encore:
Wild Honey
Fun, Fun, Fun