Legendary pop progenies take stage

Carnie and Wendy Wilson are the daughters of Brian Wilson, who was a member of The Beach Boys. Phillips is the daughter of John and Michelle Phillips, who were half of The Mamas and The Papas. They were legendary pop bands of the 1960s. Both recorded many Top 40 hit singles.

	If you go WHAT: Wilson and Phillips “Dedicated” WHEN: 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22 WHERE: Popejoy Hall, UNM Center for the Arts HOW MUCH: $20, $49 and $59 in advance at ticket offices in the UNM Bookstore and the Pit, at select area Albertsons supermarkets, by visiting www.unmtickets.com, by calling 925-5858 or toll-free 877-664-8661

Their show on Friday, Feb. 22 at Popejoy Hall is called “Dedicated,” which happens to be the title of their latest album. It contains many of the hits of The Mamas and The Papas (“Dedicated to the One I Love,” “Monday, Monday”) and The Beach Boys (“Good Vibrations,” “In My Room”).

“Every song has a story and we like to tell the story of each song … what the songs mean to us,” Carnie Wilson said.

“It’s nice to give people the history. It’s a very personal, personable approach.”

They also talk about their own lives and about their connection to the trio.

She said they try to make the concerts interactive, inviting audience members on stage with them.

“We ask, ‘Are there any really great dancers out there? Do you do disco?’” Wilson said.

In all, the show has about 20 songs, including the trio’s own hits – “Hold On,” “Release Me” and “You’re in Love ” – and a couple of ABBA songs.

Last year, the vocal ensemble did about 40 shows. Usually, they do weekend shows so they can spend weekdays with their families.

Of the three women, Carnie Wilson said she has more free time for other projects.

“I’m a regular fill-in co-host in on CBS’ ‘The Talk,’ a nationally syndicated talk show,” Wilson said.