The Beach Boys at PPAC (Photo: Rick Farrell)

An enthusiastic crowd greeted “America’s Band,” when the Beach Boys brought some “Good Vibrations” to the Providence Performing Arts Center on Thursday, November 16. The iconic band rocked two solid sets of classic hits, including “Surfin’ USA,” “I Get Around,” “God Only Knows,” and “California Girls.”

  • The Beach Boys at PPAC (Photo: Rick Farrell)
  • The Beach Boys at PPAC (Photo: Rick Farrell)
  • The Beach Boys at PPAC (Photo: Rick Farrell)
  • The Beach Boys at PPAC (Photo: Rick Farrell)
  • The Beach Boys at PPAC (Photo: Rick Farrell)
  • The Beach Boys at PPAC (Photo: Rick Farrell)
  • The Beach Boys at PPAC (Photo: Rick Farrell)
  • The Beach Boys at PPAC (Photo: Rick Farrell)
  • The Beach Boys at PPAC (Photo: Rick Farrell)
  • The Beach Boys at PPAC (Photo: Rick Farrell)
  • The Beach Boys at PPAC (Photo: Rick Farrell)
  • The Beach Boys at PPAC (Photo: Rick Farrell)
  • The Beach Boys at PPAC (Photo: Rick Farrell)
  • The Beach Boys at PPAC (Photo: Rick Farrell)
  • The Beach Boys at PPAC (Photo: Rick Farrell)
  • The Beach Boys at PPAC (Photo: Rick Farrell)
  • The Beach Boys at PPAC (Photo: Rick Farrell)
  • The Beach Boys at PPAC
  • The Beach Boys at PPAC (Photo: Rick Farrell)
  • The Beach Boys at PPAC (Photo: Rick Farrell)
  • The Beach Boys at PPAC (Photo: Rick Farrell)

Music fans can enjoy a pair of concerts next week at PPAC. Tickets are still available for Bush on November 21 and Joe Bonamassa on November 22. Click here for details.

WUN contributor Rick Farrell was there and shares some photos of the evening below.

The Beach Boys at PPAC (Photo: Rick Farrell)
The Beach Boys at PPAC (Photo: Rick Farrell)
The Beach Boys at PPAC (Photo: Rick Farrell)
The Beach Boys at PPAC (Photo: Rick Farrell)
The Beach Boys at PPAC (Photo: Rick Farrell)
The Beach Boys at PPAC (Photo: Rick Farrell)
The Beach Boys at PPAC (Photo: Rick Farrell)
The Beach Boys at PPAC (Photo: Rick Farrell)
The Beach Boys at PPAC (Photo: Rick Farrell)
The Beach Boys at PPAC (Photo: Rick Farrell)
The Beach Boys at PPAC (Photo: Rick Farrell)
The Beach Boys at PPAC (Photo: Rick Farrell)
The Beach Boys at PPAC (Photo: Rick Farrell)
The Beach Boys at PPAC (Photo: Rick Farrell)
The Beach Boys at PPAC (Photo: Rick Farrell)
The Beach Boys at PPAC (Photo: Rick Farrell)

​Rick Farrell of Mojo Photography has been drawn to music his entire life. Maybe it was growing up in Newport, RI, host to the venerable Newport Jazz and Folk festivals. Or maybe it was the countless hours listening to his older siblings' classic LP's and 45's on the stereo in the 1960's. Whatever the reason, there has always been a strong connection.

He had originally taken up photography as a hobby, eventually gravitating towards shooting professionally in 2007. Never knowing what his true passion or niche was, proved to be very frustrating to say the least. Then in 2009 he shot a concert, and everything seemed to click. He had discovered his passion! Concert photography!

He considers himself fortunate to have photographed shows at some of the premier venues in New England, including Fenway Park and Gillette Stadium. He has literally photographed hundreds of shows, including some of the biggest acts in today’s music industry. He has photographed many esteemed festivals including the New Orleans Jazz Festival, Newport Folk Festival, Newport Jazz Festival, and Farm Aid. His work has been published in numerous outlets locally, regionally, and nationally.

Musically, he loves everything from rock to country, jazz, R&B, pop, and classical. There is no greater feeling for him than capturing a moment on stage for others to enjoy for posterity. Whatever your taste, his goal is to provide "music for your eyes."