Summer 2010 edition of ESQ

The Summer 2010 edition of Endless Summer Quarterly

Available now!

Contents: The Beach Boys Television & Film Part II by Ian Rusten (with additional research by David M. Beard)

Complimentary CD with music from: Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, David Marks, Dean Torrence, Dennis Wilson, Carl Wilson and Jan Berry

CD includes:

Brian Wilson appears on four recordings

Al Jardine appears on three recordings

Carl Wilson on three recordings

David Marks appears on three recordings

Jan & Dean — Carnival Of Sound

Jan & Dean
Carnival Of Sound
Rhino Handmade (RHM2 521476)
Grade: ★★★★★
David M. Beard

Jan Berry’s Carnival Of Sound — a collection of music he finished in 1968 (after his near-fatal automobile accident on April 12, 1966) — is astonishing. Miraculously Jan would reenter the studio April 19, 1967. More than 20 months later, Berry would complete the album, and it would remain shelved until now.

Strong production, great mixes, and, in some cases, the J&D-style banter we’re accustomed to hearing — are all a part of this release. The enclosed booklet includes extensive liner notes, track annotations and poignant images.

Waiting 40-plus years to experience Carnival Of Sound is more than worth it. This album will close a previously mythic chapter and invigorate Jan Berry’s musical legacy. If you’re not a Jan & Dean fan, don’t be fooled. This is psychedelic pop at it best. To top it all off, Dean Torrence designed the front and back covers. www.rhino.com/handmade/HandmadePage/handmade-page

ENDLESS SUMMER QUARTERLY GIVEAWAY WINNERS

Mike & Dean — "Be True To Your Bud" promotional 45 giveaway!

From the editor.

Thanks to Gary Griffin, ESQ randomly chose some lucky subscribers to receive these instant collectibles:

Mike & Dean "Be true To Your Bud" promotional single

Mike & Dean Fall 1982 "Be True To Your School" tickets

Mike & Dean backstage pass

The winners will receive these items in the mail by the end of April.

The winners are:

Zach Bastien

Maureen Falco

Lewis Garrett

Marijn Von Hoorn

Richard McNeace

Timothy Smith

Danny Yoe

The following names were chosen to receive collectible tickets from the Mike & Dean Fall 1982 "Be True To Your School" concert series and were included with issues when they were mailed.

Christian Bremer

Anthony Gesualdi

John Gulmans

Shigeo Itaya

Ole Knudsen

French Salter

More collectibles are coming this year, so be sure to subscribe today!

Endless Sky DVD series

Be sure and visit the Endless Sky blog and pick up our exclusive video interviews with the Wondermints, Dean Torrence and Van Dyke Parks. Each volume was filmed on location with the artist and offers incredible insight into their respective histories and backgrounds.

By David M. Beard

EXAMPLES:

Wondermints DVD: When I interviewed Nick Walusko and Darian Sahanaja on location at Mark Linett's house, the pair took each other through memory lane, recounting their discovery of Brian Wilson and his music, joining Brian's band, and Darian helping Brian finish SMiLE.

Dean O. Torrence DVD: Filmed on location in Dean's home, Dean discusses his graphic arts career and the formation of Kittyhawk Graphics, as well as his extremely successful teaming with Jan Berry.

Van Dyke Parks DVD: Filmed on location in Van Dyke's home, he takes us down memory lane sharing his modest musical beginnings, and performing the classic "Orange Crate Art" at his piano.