Brian Wilson schedules shows around 'Sun'

Brian Wilson has added a few dates to his fall concert trip ahead of the Sept. 2 release of the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer's latest studio album, "That Lucky Old Sun."

The veteran singer/songwriter and Beach Boys mainstay will kick off the run Sept. 5 in Oakland, CA. The new shows supplement Wilson's previously announced three-night engagement (9/12-14) at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. Other stops en route include Reno (9/6) and Primm (9/9) NV, and Santa Barbara, CA (9/10). All dates are below.

On "That Lucky Old Sun," Wilson collaborated once again with longtime writing partner Van Dyke Parks and bandmate Scott Bennett. The album--described by Wilson in a press release as an "interwoven series of 'rounds' with interspersed spoken word," and as an autobiographical travelogue of sorts--was recorded at Capitol Studios in Hollywood.

The set, the singer/songwriter's first studio effort since his 2004 re-recording of the Beach Boys' "Smile," marks Wilson's return to Capitol/EMI, the label that launched the Beach Boys' career with the 1962 hit "Surfin' Safari/409."

"I'm thrilled to be back home with Capitol, and I'm looking forward to sharing 'That Lucky Old Sun' with everyone," Wilson said in a press release. "This music is really special to me."

Wilson, who debuted "That Lucky Old Sun" last fall during a six-night run at London's Royal Festival Hall, is teaming with Gannett to offer a preview of the new set. Visitors to select Gannett sites, including USAToday.com, will be able to listen to a streaming version of the entire album starting today (8/22) and running through Sept. 1, a day before the album arrives in stores.

[Note: The following tour dates have been provided by artist and/or tour sources, who verify its accuracy as of the publication time of this story. Changes may occur before tickets go on sale. Check with official artist websites, ticketing sources and venues for late updates.]
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September 2008
5 - Oakland, CA - Paramount Theatre
6 - Reno, NV - Grand Theatre at Grand Sierra Resort and Casino
7 - Portland, OR - Roseland Theatre
9 - Primm, NV - Star of the Desert Arena
10 - Santa Barbara, CA - Lobero Theatre
12-14 - Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood Bowl

November 2008
22 - Glenside, PA - Keswick Theatre

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