John Stamos’ California Sound Steps in as Beach Boys Cancel Epcot Show
WHO:
Billboard - John Stamos, a *Full House* star and frequent Beach Boys collaborator, and the California Sound are named as the replacement performers.
Rolling Stone Music - The replacement group is billed as “John Stamos and the California Sound.”
NY Post - “John Stamos and the California Sound” replaced the Beach Boys.
Billboard - Mike Love is identified as having health issues.
NY Post - Mike Love is referenced in connection with a “heartbreaking health update.”
WHAT:
Billboard - The California Sound will replace the Beach Boys at the Eat to the Beat event.
Rolling Stone Music - The Beach Boys canceled another show, and the group billing itself as John Stamos and the California Sound will take their place.
NY Post - The Beach Boys canceled more shows, and the replacement group will perform at the EPCOT Eat to the Beat Concert Series.
NY Post - The Beach Boys’ cancellations are described as abrupt.
WHERE:
Billboard - The replacement performance is at Epcot’s Eat to the Beat event.
Rolling Stone Music - The canceled Beach Boys show and replacement performance are at Disney World.
NY Post - The performances are scheduled for EPCOT’s Eat to the Beat Concert Series in Florida.
WHEN:
Billboard - The California Sound is scheduled to perform on Nov. 11-12.
Rolling Stone Music - The replacement performances are scheduled for November 11 and 12.
NY Post - The replacement performances are scheduled for Nov. 11 and 12.
WHY:
Billboard - Mike Love’s health issues are cited in connection with the Beach Boys’ canceled appearance.
HOW:
Rolling Stone Music - The replacement act was formed as a new entity billing itself as “John Stamos and the California Sound.”
(UPDATED October 29, 2026 15:01 UTC)
The Beach Boys have canceled their EPCOT Eat to the Beat Concert Series appearance, with Mike Love’s health issues cited in connection with the cancellation. John Stamos and the California Sound will replace them at the Florida venue. The group is scheduled to perform November 11 and 12.