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Beach Bash BBQ 2006 hosted by old friend and buddy, John Stamos

Memorial tribute to Surf Rock Legend Jan Berry of Jan and Dean.

Pictures from the past...

Photos with Xenia...


Vertikals Jam at John Stamos’ Beach Bash 2006

Forty years of friendships reunited Sunday, March 19th, as The Vertikals waxed up their surfboards and safaried out to Beach Bash BBQ 2006 hosted by old friend and buddy, John Stamos. Stamos, a member of the Beach Gang Clubhouse since the early ‘80’s, transformed his Beverley Hills Estate to the largest Beach Party Jam Session that Beverley Hills has seen in some time.

Celebrities galore were in attendance to also celebrate Beach Boy Mike Love’s 65th birthday. Barb-B-Que fun and good times were the order of the day, climaxing with the world’s largest jam session inspired and conducted by Stamos himself. “This was a chance to get all my musical heroes on stage together at one time. I have wanted to do this for over 20 years.” The line-up included music legends Mike Love and Bruce Johnston of The Beach Boys; Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell of America; John and Bob Cowsill; Doug Fieger of The Knack; Jeffery Foskett and Billy Hinche of Brian Wilson’s Band; The Vertikals; The Original Papa Doo Run Run; plus new and old members of The Beach Boy and Jan and Dean Bands.

The 200 people in attendance quotes the unanimous comment “WOW! These guys sound great!” The songlist was filled with Beach Boy classics “Little Deuce Coupe,” “KoKoMo,” “I Get Around,” and “Surfin’ USA.” These were intertwined with hits like “Ventura Highway” and “Sister Golden Hair” (America) and a resounding all-star cast versions of “Hair” (Cowsills) and “My Sharona” (The Knack). The party highlight had to be the acoustical version of “Good Vibrations” with everyone on stage singing and intricate record harmony part. Surely, this will be included on a Beach Bash Live Party Album to be boot-legged on the Internet for certain! Parting words of everyone were “LET’S DO THIS EVERY YEAR!” A great way to kick off Summer!

Left to Right: James Armstrong & John Stamos

Left to Right: Dewey Bunnell, Jeff Foskett, Bruce Johnston, Mike Love, John Stamos (w/Mike Love’s birthday cake), Gerry Beckley

Left to Right: Jeff Foskett, Bob Cowsill, John Cowsill, Robbie Scharf, Doug Fieger, Randell Kirsch, James Armstrong

Left to Right: Jeff Foskett, John Stamos, Mike Love, James Armstrong, Adrian Baker



Left to Right: John Stamos, Mike Love, James Armstrong, Adrian Baker

Left to Right: Jim Rush, Mike Love, John Cowsill, James Armstrong, Adrian Baker

Left to Right: Jeff Foskett, John Stamos, Mike Love, John Cowsill, James Armstrong, Adrian Baker

Left to Right: Mike Love, James Armstrong, Adrian Baker

Left to Right: Mike Love, James Armstrong, Adrian Baker

Left to Right: The Gang!

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Memorial tribute to Surf Rock Legend Jan Berry of Jan and Dean.

The Vertikals were invited to attend the live memorial tribute to Surf Rock Legend Jan Berry of Jan and Dean. His sorrowful and untimely passing was shocking to the rock-n-roll world. People at the memorial who knew Jan were using words like “numb” and “empty” to express their feelings now that he’s gone. The good news is, rather than a mournful funeral service (which Jan hated) a “Celebration of Life” Rock Party send-off was held at Lou Adler’s famous Roxy Theater in Hollywood on April 18, 2004. Jan’s family and Dean were surrounded by friends and fans alike for a 5-hour party and musical tribute. After a few short memorial speeches by Rock Journalist and DJ Jim Pewter and TV Host Lloyd Thaxton, The Vertikals joined on stage old and new members of Jan and Dean, Beach Boys, Astronauts and Chantay’s bands. The original Papa Doo Run Run re-united to perform with Dean on stage and was supported by old friend Jeff “Skunk” Baxter (Steely Dan, Doobie Brothers) for an all-out Star jam session. Backing vocals were cheerfully provided by The Honey’s, a favorite 60’s girl group who re-united just for the occasion. Other notables on hand at the event were Nancy Sinatra and Actor Bo Sevenson. The tribute made everybody’s hearts full of Spring and endless Summers, reminding us of a time when Life was not so complicated. The Vertikals (Alquist and Armstrong) will always treasure the moment.

Left to Right: Chris Farmer, Randell Kirsch, Jeff "Skunk" Baxter, James Armstrong, Dean Torrence

Left to Right: Randell Kirsch, James Armstrong, Dave Logeman, Don Zirilli, Dean Torrence, Jimi-Jo Rush, John Cowsill

Left to Right: The Original Papa Doo Run Run with Dean, Don Zirilli, Jimmy D, Dean, Krazy Jim, Jimi-Jo, Lil' Markie Ward

Left to Right: All-Star Jam John Zambetti (Malibooz), Sterling Smith (Beach Boys), Jimmy D (Jan and Dean & The Turtles), Jeff "Skunk" Baxter (Steely Dan, Doobie Brothers), Dean, Paul Johnson (Chantay's), Paul Freeman (record producer Kenny Loggins)

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Pictures from the past...

Left to Right: Circa 1988 The Turtles: Armstrong, Flo (Mark Volman), Eddie (Howard Kaylan), Alquist

Left to Right: Circa 1978: James Armstrong, Brian Wilson

Left to Right: Circa 1978: Jan and Dean, Papa Doo Run Run and American Spring (The Honeys) on stage together
L to R: Krazy Jim Shippey, Jan, Dean, Jimmy D Armstrong, Marilyn Wilson (Rovell), Mark Ward, Diane Rovell, Don Zirilli, Bobbi Rovell, Jimi-Jo Rush


Left to Right: Circa 1979: Carl Wilson, James Armstrong

Left to Right: Circa 1979: Jan Berry, Richard Hatch, Dean Torrence, James Armstrong, Brian Wilson

Left to Right: Circa 1976: Jimi-Jo Rush, Jimmy D Armstrong, Mark Ward


Left to Right: Circa 1996: Adrian Baker (Beach Boys), James Armstrong

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Photos with Xenia...


"Xenia getting a preview of a new Vertikals song that she would like to include on her CD."

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Xenia:
"Jim and James, my two new best friends, and the sweetest guys I know. If I could just shove them and their recording studio into my suitcase, Life would be great!"
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Xenia: "Steve plays magic with his horn. I could honestly listen to him all day long."
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"Dr. Fred Bell giving last-minute pep talk before recording session."
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"Sorting things out on the patio"
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"Sounds HUGE with the Park Echo"
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"Ready! Set! Go! Bring on the fans! (Fireworks light courtesy of Kiteman Productions)"

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"Local News stations take turns for coveted interviews with Xenia."
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"Those cute little puppets from StupidSciFi.com add Xenia to their prestigious guest-star list, which includes William Shatner, Leonard Nemoy, Erin Gray, and a cast of thousands!".
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"Those cute little puppets from StupidSciFi.com add Xenia to their prestigious guest-star list, which includes William Shatner, Leonard Nemoy, Erin Gray, and a cast of thousands!".
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"The Production Crew huddle before game kick-off. Left to right: Dr. Fred Bell, Barbara, Xenia, Bob, James (big teeth), Andy and Bruce, our tireless leader from Kiteman Productions".
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