Mike Amaral’s California Beach Boys is a California-based tribute band paying homage to The Beach Boys. From onstage performances to the equipment they use, each member takes pride in his music and technique in order to maintain an authentic Beach Boys sound. Established in 2007 by Mike Amaral, lead singer and founder of The California Beach Boys, the group is an international touring band.

The band’s beginning included performances at the Santa Cruz Boardwalk and the Cocoanut Grove. Their influences come from growing up in the 1960's to actually playing on stage with the Surf Legends such as: The Ventures, Surfaris, The Sunrays, and The Rivieras to mention a few. The six piece group, which includes Michel Amaral, along with Dennis Buldo, Scott Slaughter, James Nobriga, Josh Meschi and Richard Schmidt, have performed together as The California Beach Boys since 2007, covering nearly the entire Beach Boys songbook, plus solo material.

This tribute band has brought the music of The Beach Boys to many places on the U.S. west coast including California, Arizona, Canada, Nevada, Washington, Vancouver B.C. Mike Amaral's Beach Boys are world renowned for their precise harmonies which are trademarked by the songs of The Beach Boys (Brian Wilson, Dennis Wilson, Carl Wilson, Mike Love, and Al Jardine). They appeal to people of all ages because of their clean appearance and congenial attitudes. Their performance and entertainment truly pay tribute to The Beach Boys and their contribution to music history.

Mike Amaral's California Beach Boys Tribute Band performed at the world renowned Ahwahnee Hotel at Yosemite National Park for New Years Eve before a crowd of avid party goers. The Boys said, "We had a great time, not to mention the crowd, who demanded two encores! We plan to play there again soon."

Mike Amaral's Background

As a young man of 13, Mike started playing music in bands. He played professionally until age 21, which is when he became a San Jose police officer. Mid-way into his career, he wanted to get back into music, so he created the Rock'n'Roll oldies band, Flashback. Although successful for a number of years, Mike still wanted to create a Beach Boys band, but could not assemble the right band, as The Beach Boys' material is not easy to master. "You have to have guys who have a lot of passion," Amaral says.

Side Projects

Flashback

Formed by Michel Amaral, Flashback is a rock and roll band that covers hits spanning two decades from the 60’s through the 70s. The band featured Mike Amaral, Richard Schmidt, Dennis Buldo, Josh Meschi and André Meschi. Other members included Lou Soliz, Spike Daly, Jim Bruno, David Petrucci, and Abraham Vasquez. The Flashback band has performed onstage with Buffalo Springfield, Sly Stone, Stevie Nicks, Commander Cody, Sopwith Camel and the Doobie Brothers.

Discography

Catch The Wave

Release Date - October 2010, Label – Flashback

Mike Amaral's California Beach Boys "Catch the Wave" CD

1. Catch a Wave
2. Hawaii
3. In My Room
4. In My Room - Acapella
5. California Girls
6. Surfer Girl - Acapella
7. Barbara Ann
8. Surfin’ - Acapella
9. Good Vibrations
10. I Get Around
11. Don’t Worry Baby
12. Kokomo
13. Little Deuce Coupe – Acapella
14. God Only Knows
15. Little Honda
16. Help Me Rhonda
17. Sloop John B.
18. California Dreamin’

Live At Folsom Double Feature

(CD and DVD) Release Date - May 2012, Label – Flashback

Mike Amaral's California Beach Boys "Live at Folsom" CD and DVD

1. Surfin’
2. Surfin’ Safari
3. Little Honda
4. Surfin’ USA
5. 409
6. Shut Down
7. Catch a Wave
8. Surfer Girl
9. Hawaii
10. Tequila / Wiggle Wobble / Wild Weekend
11. Kokomo
12. Johnny B. Goode
13. Don’t Worry Baby
14. Barbara Ann
15. California Girls
16. California Sun
17. Wipeout / Pipeline / Secret Agent Man
18. Help Me Rhonda
19. Good Vibrations

Notable Mentions

• Performed at the Center for Performing Arts in San Jose, CA, May 2007.
• Played the Sunnyvale Art and Wine Festival, June 2007.
• Played the City of Santa Clara Fourth of July Festival, July 2007.
• Performed onstage at Gilroy Garlic Festival, July 2007.
• Featured on TV show: Guitar Showcase's, "Making Music", August 2007.
• Featured live on 97.5 KPIG weekly “Please Stand By” radio show, August 2007.
• Featured live on 97.5 KPIG weekly “Please Stand By” radio show, August 2007.
• Performed at KSCO Radio in Santa Cruz, CA, August 2007.
• Headlined at Don Quixote's International Music Hall in Felton, CA, August 2007.
• Played New Year's Eve main stage at the Ahwahnee Hotel in Yosemite National Park, December 2007.
• Performed at Woodies on the Wharf - Unplugged in Santa Cruz, CA, June 2008.
• Performed at Summer Night Concert Series Villages Resort, Mammoth Lake, CA July 2008.
• Appeared live on KRVR Radio, Mammoth, CA July 2008.
• Performed at the Ritz-Carlton Samsung LPGA, Half Moon Bay, CA, September 2008.
• Played New Year's Eve at Rolling Hills Casino, Corning, CA, December 2008.
• Featured at the Baby Boomers Music Festival at the Sacramento Convention Center, Sacramento, CA, June 2009.
• Headlined at Stevenson School Fundraiser, Pebble Beach, CA, June 2010.
• Played at Del Norte Fair, Crescent City, CA, August 2010.
• Appeared on the Phil Fedderman show on KKUP Radio 91.5 FM, September 2010.
• Headlined at the Ruby Skye for a Homeland Security Conference in San Francisco, CA, June 2011.
• Headlined at the Maple Ridge Caribbean Festival at Memorial Peace Park in Vancouver, B.C. July 2011.
• Performed at the Sierra View Country Club in Roseville, CA, May 2012.
• Played the “Live at Folsom” CD and DVD release at Folsom Field, Sacramento 2012.
• Played at Monterey Plaza Hotel, Monterey, CA, August 2012.
• Performed at the Alameda Southern Nights Festival in Alameda CA, September 2012.

Videos

• Interview with Mike Amaral – California Beachboys
• Mike Amaral – Drum Solo
• Hawaii Music Video
• Live At Folsom – California Beach Boys
• Good Vibrations – Live at Folsom
• Surfin’ USA – Live at Folsom
• Mike Amaral's California Beach Boys visit Alameda
• Long Tall Texan
• Fun in the Sun - California Beach Boys
• Johnny B. Goode