Can’t take the bar out of the boy
Bo went back to his roots over the weekend, playing a couple of solo, acoustic bar shows. He did some fun covers and a few surprising originals, and he sounded absolutely fantastic. Here’s a Long-Haired Country Boy/Midnight Rider/I’m Gone medley that I think you’re going to like – his big voice just bounces off the walls.
Thanks to ncbice for the upload.
Published by Jennheifer on May 14th, 2012 tagged Bo Bice, Tour News, Videos | 1 Comment »
He’s their guy
This has to be heard to be believed. (NSFW)
Bo Bice by TheBiceBoys
What the? Hahahaha! I don’t who The Bice Boys are beyond the obvious – a couple of wise asses with time on their hands. But it’s awesomely odd and I love it! Beats the hell out of Pickin’ on Bo Bice, that’s for sure. Warning – one listen and this’ll be stuck in your head the rest of the day.
Bo Bice Bo Bice Bo Bice Bo Bice Bo Bice Bo Bice Bo Bice Bo Bice
Harold Elwin Bice, you may know him as Bo
That American Idol boy who shoulda won in season 4
When you see me ridin with my 3 dog swag
You best believe Bice be playing, please don’t nag
Published by Jennheifer on May 11th, 2012 tagged Bo Bice, Humor & Snark | 1 Comment »
Off and running
Bo starts his first run back on the road tonight since the birth of his daughter in April. He’s doing a few solo acoustic shows this week, then a couple of church dates to introduce his upcoming Christian album. He’ll be getting fully up to speed next month, kicking off with several appearances at the CMA Fest in Nashville.
I can’t wait, even though I won’t be seeing any shows. I’ve been pretty antsy for a while – Bo’s been keeping his plans and his music very close to the vest. But once he gets on the road, mingling with fans and doing interviews, he has a tendency to start spilling. C’mon Bo – loosen up those lips!
ETA: Maybe running isn’t the right word. Bobice.com has just pushed back the dates on those church shows to June 21 and 23. So I’ll go back to being antsy for a while longer.
Published by Jennheifer on May 10th, 2012 tagged Bo Bice, Tour News | Comment now »
Young love
It looks like Bo enchanted the youngsters at Fort Gordon in Georgia last night.
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How long before these kids can get their own itunes accounts?
(See more photos here.)
Published by Jennheifer on May 5th, 2012 tagged Bo Bice, Photos, Tour News | 4 Comments »
Hey girl
Congratulations to Caroline, Bo, and the entire Bice family. Welcome to the world, Merrin – best wishes for a long and happy life from everyone here at BFB! It’s a wonderful world – enjoy.
Bo and Caroline welcomed Merrin Elizabeth Joy Bice, on April 23, 2012. Merrin was a healthy 8 lbs 11 oz. Both Mom and baby are doing great! Merrin joins proud big brothers Aidan, Caleb, and Ean.
That Bo nose really runs true, doesn’t it? What a charmer she’s going to be.
Published by Jennheifer on April 24th, 2012 tagged Bo Bice | 6 Comments »
Baby on the way
We’ve just heard a report that Bo announced on stage this afternoon that the Bice baby will be arriving tommorrow morning! Best of luck to Caroline and child for a safe delivery.
Bo starts hotfooting it for home from the Reckless Kelly Softball Jam in Texas. 
Published by Jennheifer on April 22nd, 2012 tagged Bo Bice | 2 Comments »
He’s still a joker, though
In honor of 4/20, let’s revist Bo’s contribution* to Pot Culture:
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Bo’s given up the doobage, but I bet he still enjoys these songs. I think I’ll resin up my ear canals and give ‘em another listen myself.
*No Zeppelin? Really? Dude.
Published by Jennheifer on April 20th, 2012 tagged Bo Bice | 1 Comment »
Pulled into Nazareth
Levon Helm passed away today. As drummer and vocalist of the fabulous 60s/70s rock band The Band, Levon was an inspiration to generations of singers and songwriters, including Bo. I hear echoes of Levon’s soulful southern voice in several of Bo’s songs, most especially See The Light. Me, I’m no musician, but back in the day I spent many a road trip belting out “Take a load off, Annie” and “The niiight they drove old Dixie down.”
Here’s Bo and Bart Walker with The Weight -
Rest in peace.
Published by Jennheifer on April 19th, 2012 tagged Bo Bice, Music Industry | 5 Comments »
Good question*
People has put out a fat special issue on the last 10 years of Idols.
There’s a nice page and a half on Bo including a sweet family photo. The issue is kinda spendy, but definitely worth at least leafing through at the bookstore.
*Okay sorry, that’s a little rude, getting cranky over a man who’s no doubt right where he should be, at home pampering his extremely pregnant wife instead of facebooking. Fans are a real pain in the ass sometimes, eh, Bo?
Published by Jennheifer on April 9th, 2012 tagged Bo Bice, Photos | 2 Comments »
Fools and Horses
There’s a new Bo cowrite registered on BMI today:
FOOLS AND HORSES (Legal Title)
BMI Work #14060222
Songwriter/ComposerBICE HAROLD E JR
SELBY MARK O
SILLERS TIA MARIAPublishers
NETTWERK ONE B MUSIC US
SONGS OF MORAINE
Thanks to our very own British repat lulu, we think the title comes from a UK tv show that was popular when Bo lived in England:
For the actual title he intended to use, as a reference to the protagonist’s tax and work-evading lifestyle, Only Fools and Horses. That name was based on a genuine, though very obscure saying, “why do only fools and horses work? (for a living)”, which had its origins in 19th century American vaudeville.
Interesting theme.
BMI doesn’t give any information about when songs are written, but way back in 2009 Bo tweeted about working with Selby and Sillers:
Wrote With Tia & Mark Shelby The Past 2 Days. We Really Had A Groovy Time, Got A Great Tune And Drank ALOT OF COFFEE!!!!!
Could Fools and Horses be this great, coffee-sucking tune? And if it is, why is it showing up now? Bo doesn’t seem to worry too much about registering songs until the cd is practically on the shelf. In fact, he’s released songs and never bothered to register them at all. So has he recorded this one? Or is someone else going to cover it?