THE BRIGHTON BEACH BOYS
Presented by: GP MUSIC PROMOTIONS| 0 | CROWBOROUGH: Community Centre (info) |
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| P | Saturday 14th June, 2025 |
| N | Door time: 6:45pm Start time: 7:30pm |
| . | 14+ (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult) |
| C | Music - General |
Event information
The Sound of Summer Love: A Musical Rivalry That Changed Pop History
The Brighton Beach Boys Present: California Dreams Meet British Invasion
In a spectacular tribute to one of music's most inspiring rivalries, The Brighton Beach Boys bring to life the magical era when two legendary bands—The Beach Boys and The Beatles—pushed each other to new creative heights, forever transforming the landscape of popular music.
This concert celebrates the friendly competition that gave birth to some of the most innovative albums of the 1960s. When Brian Wilson heard The Beatles' "Rubber Soul," it sparked a creative fire that led to the masterpiece "Pet Sounds." In turn, this groundbreaking album inspired The Beatles' "Revolver" and "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band," creating a remarkable cycle of musical innovation.
As Paul McCartney once noted, "Brian Wilson proved himself to be a really amazing composer... We ended up with this kind of rivalry. We put a song out, Brian would hear it, and he'd do one." This creative tension between California's sun-soaked harmonies and Liverpool's artistic sophistication produced some of pop music's most enduring classics.
Experience this golden age of music as The Brighton Beach Boys recreate these timeless songs in a unique two-set performance. From the sophisticated harmonies of The Beach Boys to the revolutionary sound of The Beatles, each set captures the distinct essence of these legendary groups.
With Stephen Wrigley on vocals and guitars, Jono Harrison on guitar and keyboards, Glen Richardson on vocals and keyboards, and Charlotte Glasson - Multi-instrumentalist, Adrian Marshall on bass and vocals, and Tom Arnold on drums.
Whether you're a devoted fan of The Beatles' British artistic innovation or The Beach Boys' California dreaming, this promises to be an unforgettable evening celebrating the songs that shaped a generation.
Don't miss this heartfelt tribute to the rivalry that defined the Summer of Love and continues to influence musicians today.
