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The Beach Boys Cancel Epcot Shows as John Stamos Spinoff Steps In

The Beach Boys will not perform their scheduled Epcot dates, with John Stamos and the California Sound taking their slot.

The Beach Boys Cancel Epcot Shows as John Stamos Spinoff Steps In

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  • The Beach Boys canceled Nov. 11-12 concerts at Epcot Center following concerns over Mike Love's health.
  • John Stamos and the California Sound were booked to replace the band during the Epcot dates.
  • The band's Nov. 13 show in Bristol, Virginia, remains on the schedule while Love focuses on rehabilitation.

The Beach Boys have canceled their upcoming November appearances at Epcot Center in Orlando, Florida, with a new lineup stepping into the performance slot, according to Rolling Stone.

The group has not taken the stage since playing consecutive concerts earlier this month in Cincinnati and Nashville, where frontman Mike Love appeared visibly frail and experienced major difficulty singing and standing. Organizers at Epcot Center subsequently replaced the band for the scheduled Nov. 11 and 12 shows with an act billed as "John Stamos and the California Sound." The replacement ensemble is presumed to feature the Beach Boys touring musicians without Love, though that lineup has not been officially confirmed.

Ahead of the Nashville performance, Stamos shared a message on Instagram honoring the longtime vocalist. Stamos noted that despite medical professionals, family members, and friends advising him to rest, Love remained determined to perform because he relied on his band and audiences for support. While the specifics regarding Love's health condition remain private, Love told the New York Times last week that he is dedicating his full energy toward rehabilitation with the goal of returning to live music.

As of now, the Beach Boys still have a Nov. 13 concert scheduled at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Bristol, Virginia, which remains on the calendar. Looking further ahead, the group's only listed show after the Virginia date is set for May 8, 2027, at the River Cree Resort and Casino Enoch in Alberta, Canada, where tickets remain on sale.

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