You know he’s just having fun
Bo’s just wrapped up his acoustic tour with 3 last shows in Virginia and Massachusetts. From what I’ve read around the internets, it was a combination love in/laugh in.
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Everyone who’s posted seems to have had a great time –
Stagehands:
Bo Bice got some chops ( as well as some mighty appreciative fans). Well done!
Casual fans:
At the end of You Take Yourself With You the lady behind her (not a peep) just let out a huge sigh and said WOW. It was like she was just holding her breath and at the end was spent.
I never knew Bo could be so funny. His in between banter was so natural. Sometimes touching when he talked about a song he wrote for the birth of his firstborn to really funny when he talked about many of his life situations or just interactions with the crowd. It was just him on guitar and one other guy who could really pick on the guitar, mandolin and some other instrument I’m not really sure what it was. Bo has such a great tone to his voice and it’s really powerful. I’m not sure why he hasn’t made it bigger. This was the 3rd year in a row he’s come to Wolftrap and they seem to love him. I bought his 2nd CD and DH got one of his Bo Wear bandannas.
BO BICE PUT ON A AWESOME SHOW AT THE SEAGLASS TONITE , WELL WORTH SEEING AND NOTHING LIKE HE WAS ON AMERICAN IDOL , HE IS DOING HIS OWN THING AND IS AMAZING , LOVES THOSE GUITARS !!!
I just saw Bo. On the beach in sandals. In the winter. LOVE IT.
Peeps:
OMG! I’ve returned to heaven! I love, love, love the new songs!!
When he came back out he talked about Ean and having three boys at home. Saying it was the first time back out without Caroline being pregnant, then added, I mean with three kids at home. He said he wanted to sing a song for Ean and started Time In A Bottle. Good heavens! I have never seen him more beautiful. It was so heartfelt and emotional. Each time he stepped away from the microphone, he just put his hands behind his back and lowered his head. Listened to Bart play, then stepped back to microphone, gently grasp the stand with both hands, closed his eyes and sang again. Then step back…. His smile at the end was radiant.
And even Bo:
Tupelo Music Hall. Great Venue, Great Crowd. Thanks to all our fans who keep us out here doing what we love.
It sounds like a great run. I’ve got my fingers crossed it’s given Bo the last bit of energy and inspiration he needs to finish up the new album. After listening to the cellcerts and watching the bootlegs, I’m more impatient and excited than ever. Bo, if you’re reading this – why aren’t you recording?
Thanks to meriekeri and sjwBO for the photos.
February 23rd, 2010 at 7:10 pm
It would take a book to describe the fun I had on the acoustic tour and how much I love Bo’s new material. He’s never been in better voice, it just gets stronger. And seriously, he could be a stand-up comedian. His banter with people in the audience is quick, and his funny stories, faces and voices are hilarious. Rock on with your bad self, Bo!
February 23rd, 2010 at 8:57 pm
If anyone has not gone to a Bo acoustic show, you are really missing a treat. Sadly, I didn’t make it this year, but give much thanks and love to all of those who gave the rest of us their recaps, video and pictures. <3<3<3
February 23rd, 2010 at 10:24 pm
I love the intimacy of the acoustic shows. The chance to hear, really hear the new songs. Getting the back story to the songs and seeing the incredible emotion in Bo’s face and his body language while performing them. *sigh*
That being said, I’m more than reading to get this cd in my stereo and go see a balls to wall full band rock and roll show. I love that he gives us both. :) Bo says “I’m just having fun”. So are we Bo. So are we.
February 24th, 2010 at 9:43 pm
Love the ‘casual fans’ comments….if Bo could only get a bit more publicity things would really step up. Plus, as a big fan of Jim Croce, I am very happy to hear he still sings TIAB – would’ve loved to see that performance. Keep it up Bo!