Just a little over two weeks after the passing of Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Bruce Johnston, and the current incarnation of the Beach Boys played the Palace Theatre in Albany.

Review and Photos by Nick Soto for NYS Music

The Beach Boys at the Palace Theatre (July 27, 2025) – photo by Nick Soto for NYS Music

In the wake of Brian Wilson’s passing earlier this month, The Sounds of Summer Tour carries a weightiness that might otherwise have been pigeonholed as an oldies tribute. Instead, the tribute on this tour is to Brian Wilson, Love’s cousin and longtime songwriting partner. A music video for “Brian’s Back” was an emotional way to start a second set that leaned heavily on not only Brian’s Pet Sounds genius, but also tracks that recalled brothers Carl and Dennis.

– Nick Soto for NYS Music