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SPRING 2012 - The Beach Boys 50th Anniversary:

Spring 2012 Cover

Endless Summer Quarterly kicks off 2012 with exclusive interviews with Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine and David Marks about the new studio album, the recording process, working together again and touring; Peter Reum writes about the importance of the Beach Boys music; Andrew G. Doe examines the group's first single; lots of news & reviews!!!

 


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WINTER 2011 - Collectible SMiLE cover & edition:

ESQ SMiLE 2011 Cover

ESQ's all SMiLE edition features new SMiLE q&a's with Brian Wilson & Mike Love; artist Frank Holmes taking us on a tour of the different meanings behind the artwork for his three renderings for the song "Cabin Essence" (Holmes also created a collectible cover for this special edition); Peter Reum offers an examination of Brian's exploration in life during the SMiLE era.; Andrew G. Doe writes about the humor of SMiLE; Bill Tobelman studies the potential meanings behind the SMiLE music; more

 


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FALL 2011 - Endless Summer Quarterly, Featuring:

ESQ Fall 2011 Cover

 

BRIAN WILSON, MATT JARDINE & JOHN COWSILL

The Fall 2011 edition of Endless Summer Quarterly [ESQ] features these exclusives: Interview with Brian Wilson on In The Key Of Disney; Matt Jardine discusses life in music; John Cowsill shares his experiences of life on the road with the Beach Boys ; news & reviews; more

 

 


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SUMMER 2011 - Endless Summer Quarterly, Featuring:

ESQ Summer 2011 Cover

 

MIKE LOVE, AL JARDINE & DAVID MARKS

The Summer 2011 edition of Endless Summer Quarterly [ESQ] features these exclusives: Interview with Mike Love on the 35th anniversary of 1976's 15 Big Ones LP; Al Jardine's A Postcard From California with bonus tracks; David Marks remembers John Maus; more

 

 


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SPRING 2011 - Endless Summer Quarterly, Featuring:

ESQ Spring 2011 Cover

MIKE LOVE, AL JARDINE & BRUCE JOHNSTON REUNITE FOR REAGAN CENTENNIAL!!

The Spring 2011 edition of Endless Summer Quarterly [ESQ] features these exclusives: Interview with Mike Love on performing with Al Jardine and plans for a Beach Boys 50th anniversary event, images from the Ronald Reagan centennial birthday celebration; interviews with the Brian Wilson-produced Vickie Kocher and Sharon Marie; SMiLE news!; more

 


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WINTER 2010 - Endless Summer Quarterly, Featuring:
THE BEACH BOYS - SUNFLOWER

ESQ Winter 2010 Cover

The Winter 2010/2011 edition of Endless Summer Quarterly [ESQ] features: A 48-page celebration of The Beach Boys finest group album with new articles by David M. Beard, Peter Reum, Andrew G. Doe and Fred Vail; previously unreleased images; more

 

 


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FALL 2010 - Endless Summer Quarterly, Featuring: Brian Wilson; Al Jardine; Micky Dolenz - (Read the press release)

ESQ Fall 2010 Cover

The Fall 2010 edition of Endless Summer Quarterly [ESQ] features: Brian Wilson Reimagines Gershwin (interviews with Brian, Paul Mertens, Jeff Foskett and Scott Bennett included); Al Jardine's A Postcard From California; interview with The Monkees' Micky Dolenz on his new album King For A Day, and much more!!

 


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SUMMER 2010 - Endless Summer Quarterly, featuring:
The new CD compilaton and "The Beach Boys TV & Film Appearances PT.2" - (Read the press release)

The Summer 2010 edition of Endless Summer Quarterly [ESQ] includes: Ian Rusten's second installment of his well-researched Beach Boys TV & Film appearances from 1977-1998; accompanying the issue is a new compilation titled An ESQ Offering From The Boys Of Summer that brings together Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, David Marks, Dean Torrence, Carl Wilson, Dennis Wilson and Jan Berry in one exciting and moving collection; Brian Wilson album news; more...

New ESQ Summer 2010 CD Compilation

An ESQ Offering From The Boys Of Summer CD (NOT FOR SALE) ESQBBCD2010

Play List:

  • Brian Wilson: The Spirit of Rock & Roll
  • Mike Love: Cool Head, Warm Heart
  • Beckley-Lamm-Wilson (featuring Carl Wilson): Run Don't Walk
  • David Marks: Big Wave
  • Jan & Dean: Ocean Park Angel
  • Al Jardine (w/Brian Wilson): Honkin' Down The Highway
  • Al Jardine (w/Brian Wilson & David Marks): Drivin'
  • Dean Torrence: Sunny Afternoon
  • Carl Wilson and Brian Wilson: Soul Searchin'
  • David Marks (w/Al Jardine): I Sail Away
  • Dennis Wilson: Mexico
  • Mike Love: Love Like In Fairytales
  • David Marks: The Circle Continues
  • Beckley-Lamm-Wilson (featuring Carl Wilson): Like A Brother

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SPRING 2010 - Endless Summer Quarterly, Featuring: Mike & Dean Retrospective; 1974 DVD Q&A; Al Jardine Music News

Spring 2010 Cover

The Spring 2010 edition of Endless Summer Quarterly [ESQ] features: the Mike & Dean period (1981-1983) - the section includes interviews with Mike Love, Dean Torrence, Gary Griffin and Jeff Foskett; interviews with documentarian Billy Hinsche and photographer Ed Roach provide added insight into the 1974 DVD on the Beach Boys; Al Jardine and Brian Wilson recording news; reviews of Jan & Dean's Carnival Of Sound, the T.A.M.I. Show, and much more!


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WINTER 2009 - Endless Summer Quarterly,
Featuring : The TODAY! Session Outtakes

Winter 2009 Cover

The Winter 2009 edition of Endless Summer Quarterly [ESQ] features Craig Slowinski's well-researched session outtakes from the 'Today!' album to coincide with the re-release of' Today!' and 'Summer Days [And Summer Nights!!]' on vinyl (from the Capitol Vaults); Phil Miglioratti's reflective article on the Beach Boys transitional recording years from 1968 to 1970; Pet Sounds Safari concert highlights, pictures and fan testimony!


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FALL 2009 - Endless Summer Quarterly, 'Summer Love Songs' feature: (Read the press release)

Fall 2009 Cover

The Fall edition of Endless Summer Quarterly [ESQ] features interviews with Alan Boyd and Mark Linett on the release of 'Summer Love Songs,' as well as the recent vinyl reissues of 'Sunflower' and 'Surf's Up'; Mike Love & Bruce Johnston and the Legends of Surf Music concert reviews; news and reviews; ESQ's very first East Coast Convention on Saturday, September 12!!!!!!!!!


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SUMMER 2009 - Endless Summer Quarterly, Summer Days (And Summer Nights!!) feature: (Read the press release)

Summer 2009 Cover

The Summer edition of Endless Summer Quarterly [ESQ] is the ultimate collector's edition for the Beach Boys classic 1965 LP, 'Summer Days (And Summer Nights!!),' written by Craig Slowinski, including previously unpublished images from the 'Summer Days (And Summer Nights!!)' photo shoot; Rasmus Skotte's filmatic-themed article on Brian Wilson's SMiLE music; news and reviews.
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SPRING 2009 - Endless Summer Quarterly, Brian Wilson feature: (Read the press release)

Cover of Endless Summer quarterly, Spring 2009

 

The Spring edition of Endless Summer Quarterly [ESQ] includes a new article by editor David Beard on Brian Wilson's composing style; Ian Rusten's well-researched 28-page segment on the Beach Boys TV & film appearances from 1961-1976; Bill Tobleman's colorful article on the SMiLE music, and its various meanings; plus news and reviews, more...


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WINTER 2008 - Endless Summer Quarterly, David Marks-ESQ Benefit Edition:

In celebration of ESQ's first benefit concert (to raise money for the Cornelius Animal Shelter), the Winter edition of ESQ offers over 25 pages of exclusive coverage with testimonials from David Marks, Chris English, Jez Graham and others. The edition also includes a Brian Wilson concert review and a review of Stephen John Kalinich's lost poetry album 'A World of Peace Must Come,' co-produced by Brian Wilson.


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FALL 2008 - Endless Summer Quarterly, Brian Wilson edition: (Read the press release)

Brian Wilson, Fall 2008 Cover

The Fall 2008 edition of Endless Summer Quarterly [ESQ] celebrates the release of Brian Wilson's album, 'That Lucky Old Sun' and includes interviews with Brian Wilson, lyricist Scott Bennett, Jeff Foskett and Paul Von Mertens on the creation of the album. The edition also includes an interview with Glen Campbell on his latest release, 'Meet Glen Campbell,' a study on the history of "The Warmth of the Sun," reviews of 'Dennis Wilson, Pacific Ocean Blue - Legacy Edition,' the new Dean Torrence DVD, 'David Marks & The Marksmen' CD collection, and Bob Greene's "When We Get to Surf City."


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SMiLE 2004/SMiLE 1967/Grammy© 2005 Three pack limited time offer: SPECIAL OFFER

SMiLE 2004/SMiLE 1967/Grammy 2005 Special OfferThis special offer from Endless Summer Quarterly [ESQ] includes:

The Fall 2004 edition featuring exclusive interviews with: Brian Wilson, Van Dyke Parks (PT. 1), David Leaf, Mark Linett, and Mark London. The exclusive, limited-edition collector’s CD of “On a Holiday” and the instrumental version of “Roll Plymouth Rock.”

The SMiLE 1967 edition features exclusive Frank Holmes artwork, Van Dyke Parks (PT. 2) and a historic study of the SMiLE subject matter.

The Spring 2005 edition celebrates Brian Wilson’s Grammy® win for “Mrs. O’Leary’s Cow” in the “Best Rock Instrumental” category. Exclusive interviews with Brian Wilson and David Leaf; images exclusive to ESQ from the Grammys; much more! The exclusive, limited-edition collector’s CD of “Mrs. O’Leary’s Cow.”


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SPRING 2009/SUMMER 2010 The Beach Boy Television & Film Appearances Pt I & II: SPECIAL OFFER

Special Offer Spring 2009 and Summer 2010 CoversThis special offer brings together Ian Rusten's first and second installments of his well-researched Beach Boys TV & Film appearances spanning 1961-1976 in volume 1 to 1977-1998 volume 2.


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$30

 

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SUMMER 2008 - Endless Summer Quarterly Special Edition, Dennis Wilson tribute CD: (Read the press release)

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The Summer 2008 edition of Endless Summer Quarterly [ESQ] is the exclusive companion piece to the 'PACIFIC OCEAN BLUE: LEGACY EDITION' featuring unabridged interviews with Jim Guercio, John Hanlon, Gregg Jakobson, Dean O. Torrence, Billy Hinsche, Bobby Figueroa and Carli Munoz in their entirety (used in the liner note essay for the release co-written by Jon Stebbins and David Beard). Additional interviews and testimonials from Trisha Campo, Wayne Tweed, Ricci Martin, Daryl Dragon, Fred Vail, Stephen Kalinich and David Marks are included. The special issue includes an introduction from author Jon Stebbins and closing by Ed Roach.

Along with this sought after collectible, ESQ released the accompanying complimentary Dennis Wilson tribute CD, 'Only With You.' Individual editions are still available.

Dennis Wilson "Only With You" CD

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DENNIS WILSON — ONLY WITH YOU Tribute CD (NOT FOR SALE) ESQDWCD08

Play List:

  • Carl B. Wilson: Only With You
  • David Marks (w/ Al Jardine): I Sail Away
  • Philip Bardowell: True Love
  • The Duophonic Band: Sound of Free
  • Dean Torrence: Like A Summer Rain
  • Paul Steel & Stephen Kalinich: Ocean
  • It’s Only Roy: Malibu
  • Brian Wilson: Heaven
  • Chris English: Summer Revisited
  • Matt Jardine: Middle of Nowhere
  • Marty Rudnick: Situation
  • John Hunter Phillips: It’s About Time
  • Wayne Tweed: Tell Me What It’s Like
  • DP2: Not Getting Out of Bed
  • Alan Boyd: Lost on the Moon
  • Mitch Schecter: Surfer’s Lament (instrumental)
  • Peter Lacey: Sublime
  • Carnie Wilson (featuring Brian Wilson): You Are So Beautiful
  • The Ladykillers: Celebrate The News
  • Chris Farmer: California Sleepwalkin'
  • Randell Kirsch & Christian Love: Falling Away As We Rise
  • Carnie Wilson (w/ Marilyn Wilson-Rutherford): Forever


 

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SPRING 2008 - Endless Summer Quarterly Special Edition, Friends 40th Edition:

The Spring 2008 edition of Endless Summer Quarterly [ESQ] celebrates the 40th Anniversary of 'Friends' with collected comments from Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine and Stephen Kalinich with rare pictures; a special tribute section in the memory of Mike Meros is also included.

 


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Winter 2006 - Carl Wilson Special Edition & Tribute CD: "Under God":

Special Edition, Carl Wilson, Under God CD

The Winter 2006 edition of Endless Summer Quarterly [ESQ] celebrates the late Carl Wilson’s 60th birthday with the collectible ESQ tribute CD titled “Under God.” The title is inspired by Carl's son Justyn Wilson, who penned the track with his father in mind. Featured artists on the CD include: Brian Wilson, David Marks, Matthew Jardine, Robert Lamm, Gerry Beckley, Desi Arnaz, Jr. & Billy Hinsche, Alan Boyd, and the late Carl Wilson.
$20 *** Less than 25 copies left!!! ***

CARL WILSON — UNDER GOD Tribute CD (NOT FOR SALE) ESQCWCD60

Play List:

  • Brian Wilson: Believe In Yourself
  • Tom Jacob: Take Your Place (In History)
  • The Ladykillers: Emotional Surf (Soul Singer)
  • Robert Lamm (with Gerry Beckley & Carl Wilson): Watching The Time Go By
  • Justyn Wilson: Under God
  • Randell Kirsch & Christian Love: When I Get To Heaven (The "Oh" Song)
  • The Olive Branch: Don't Say It's Over
  • The Rip Chords: Ocean Breeze
  • Matt Jardine: Faded
  • Paul Steel: Rust And Dust
  • Chris English: Sunshine Routine
  • It's Only Roy: Gentle Soul (We Can Still Hear You)
  • Philip Bardowell: I Remain Faithful
  • Long Promised Road: David Marks
  • Peter Lacey: There's A Feelin'
  • Alan Boyd: Let Me Feel (What I'm Feelin')/Don't Be Afraid Of The Dark
  • Beckley-Lamm-Wilson (featuring Gerry Beckley): Sheltering Sky
  • My Old Friend: Desi Arnaz, Jr. & Billy Hinsche
  • SpiHunt: You'll Always Be There
  • Beckley-Lamm-Wilson (featuring Carl Wilson): I Wish For You

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Spring 2005 Special Edition and CD - Brian Wilson Wins a GRAMMY!

Special Edition, Brian Wilson's "Mrs. O'Leary's Cow" CD

The Spring 2005 edition of Endless Summer Quarterly [ESQ] celebrates Brian Wilson’s Grammy® win for “Mrs. O’Leary’s Cow” in the “Best Rock Instrumental” category. Exclusive interviews with Brian Wilson and David Leaf; images exclusive to ESQ from the Grammys; much more! Includes the exclusive, limited-edition collector’s CD of “Mrs. O’Leary’s Cow.”
$20 *** Less than 25 copies left!!! ***

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Fall 2004 - BRIAN WILSON PRESENTS "SMiLE 2004"

Special Edition, 2004 SMiLE CD

The Fall 2004 edition of Endless Summer Quarterly [ESQ] celebrates the release of 'Brian Wilson Presents SMiLE,' with exclusive interviews with: Brian Wilson, Van Dyke Parks, David Leaf, Mark Linett, and Mark London. Includes the exclusive, limited-edition collector’s CD of “On a Holiday” and the instrumental version of “Roll Plymouth Rock.”
$20 *** Less than 20 copies left!!! ***

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April 2004 - Dennis Wilson Tribute issue and "One in a Million" Collector's CD

Special Edition, One in a Million CD

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