Brian Wilson and Friends was recorded live in Las Vegas for Chicago television's prestigious 'Soundstage' program, in December 2014. The program features Brian Wilson's phenomenal touring band (including long-time Beach Boys sidemen Blondie Chaplin and Ricky Fataar) along with special guests Mark Isham, Kacey Musgraves, Nate Ruess (front man of Fun) and She and Him.