Bo Bice Updates- May 18th,08

I will be offline for a few weeks. Updates will resume when I get back. Meanwhile you can keep updated on Bo at bobice.com, his MySpace page and at TheBiceSquad.net fan forum.

Pre AI Finale Parties

*WKEE Goes Inside the Finale:
Monday, Sheila and Jim will attend a party that will feature a special performance by Ace Young (Yea! Someone’s actually promoting his album!) and is scheduled to be attended by Bo Bice, Melinda Doolittle, Justin Guarini and more former Idols.
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*KIIS-FM'S "American Idol finale party" Wednesday night, at "the J restaurant & lounge" in downtown Los Angeles!
Featuring performance from former idol's bo bice!
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Bo recaps American Idol’s Top 3 performances for US Weekly
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Bo to perform at the CMA Festival, Nashville
Country Music Hall of Fame member Bill Anderson, Jeff Bates, "American Idol: Season Four" runner up Bo Bice, Lane Brody, Jason Michael Carroll, Billy Gilman, Josh Gracin, Andy Griggs, Con Hunley, Jack Ingram, Jamey Johnson, Mindy McCready, Joe Nichols, and Eddy Raven have also been added to the Riverfront lineup.
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New Blog from Bo on bobice.com : LINK

Say what? A phone call from Bo? Great! CLICK HERE to hear for yourself

Bo interview on 13WHAM
(Good Morning Bo!) LINK  (give it a few seconds to load)

~Diane~

Once Again, Bo Bice Rocks American Idol!

Justin Guarini and his Idol Tonight co-hosts interview Bo Bice before the American Idol Final Four elimination show May 7, 2008.

Bo Performs his single "Witness" from his new cd "See The Light"

Bo Interviewed by American Idol Extra after he performed on Wenesdays results show.

BUY "SEE THE LIGHT"

"See The Light" on iTunes

Order "See The Light" CD at Walmart

Download "See The Light" MP3's at Walmart

Download "See The Light" MP3's at Amazon

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~Diane~

Bo Bice Updates- May 4th, 08

Bo to Perform on FOX's American Idol May 7th
Bo will be performing live on FOX's American Idol on May 7th at 9pm (EST). Tune in to see Bo perform "Witness" from his latest album, See The Light, with the American Idol House Band! Check your local listings.

Read what Bo has to say in his own words:
He posted a NEW BLOG on BoBice.com.  

Bo Bice at Trussville, AL May 3, 2008
Bo rocked Walmart yesterday while out promoting "See The Light". Check out these great video's thanks to BoLisa:
PART 1
PART 2
PART 3
PART 4

Bo sang with Lynyrd Skynyrd once again
Bo was in Atlanta for the Rowdy Frynds tour and joined Lynyrd Skynyrd on stage to sing "Sweet Home Alabama".

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~Diane~

BUY "SEE THE LIGHT"

"See The Light" on iTunes

Order "See The Light" CD at Walmart

Order "See The Light" MP3's at Walmart

Order "See The Light" MP3's at Amazon

Bo Bice Updates- April 6th

Bo Bice segment on American Idol

Interview with the Pocono Record

Some snippets:

*"MV: You traveled to Kuwait and Afghanistan to perform for U.S. troops in February. I hear you are going back later this fall.
Bo: Yes, ma'am. We just got back. We were gone for two weeks in February and we are going back later this year. By the time the wheels landed back on U.S. soil, I think we were already half way booked again. We were over there for the troops. It doesn't matter what you think about the war or the president. These people put their lives on the line every day so we can speak our mind and be free. For me, that's why I went over there. I was over there to be a fan of theirs and to thank them. That is what the trips are truly about."

*"MV: How does the "Real Thing" differ from "See the Light"?
Bo: "The Real Thing" wasn't really anything that I had much to do with. That was really more of an album that was put together before I came into the picture and "See the Light" was the total opposite of that. I was there from the ground floor of that. I picked the songs that I wanted on the album. It was in many ways the total opposite of "The Real Thing.""

*"MV: Is there going to be a third album?
Bo: I'm already working on a third album. I'm starting to record in May and June. Hopefully I will have that out before Christmas. I'm gonna shoot for my birthday. That would be cool."

Current Tour Dates
*April 05, 2008 - Sherman Theater
Stroudsburg, PA
Onsale: NOW
*June 19, 2008 - Mountain Lakes Amphitheater
Sutton, WV
*June 20, 2008 - South Park
Pittsburgh, PA
Onsale: 4/3
*June 21, 2008 - Surf Club
Ortley Beach, NJ
Onsale: 4/3
*July 03, 2008 - Freebird Live
Jacksonville, FL
*July 04, 2008 - Twin Mansions Theater
Silver Spring, FL
*July 09, 2008 - Wolf Den @ Mohegan Sun
Uncasville, CT
*July 10, 2008 -
Albany, NY
Onsale: 4/3
*July 19, 2008 - The Coach House
San Juan Capistrano, CA
Onsale: 4/3
*July 20, 2008 - The Saddlerack
Fremont, CA
*July 23, 2008 - Stewart Park
Beaumont, CA
*July 24, 2008 - Viejas Casino
Alpine, CA
Onsale: 3/21
*July 25, 2008 - Canyon Club
Agoura Hills, CA
Onsale: NOW
*July 26, 2008 - Santa Fe Station Hotel & Casino
Las Vegas, NV
*July 28, 2008 - California Mid-State Fair Free with Fair admission
Paso Robles, CA
*August 16, 2008 - Cain Park
Cleveland, OH

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~Diane~

Bo Bice Fans... Check It Out!

Catch up with Bo on American Idol this Wednesday!
Just a reminder to tune in to American Idol THIS WEDNESDAY, where Bo will be appearing in a segment that catches up with him at home and gives great insight on what he's been up to since being on Idol!

SHOWS THIS WEEK

April 2 2008 - American Idol - FOX
Tune in for a Bo update!

April 3 2008 - New York, New York
BB King Blues Bar
Ticket Info

April 4 2008 - Atlantic City, New Jersey
House of Blues
Ticket Info

April 5 2008 - Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
Sherman Theater
Ticket Info

UPCOMING SHOWS
*Visit Bo's MySpace page for venue info.

June 19, 2008 - Sutton, West Virginia
June 20, 2008 - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
June 21, 2008 - Ortley Beach, New Jersey
July 3, 2008 - Jacksonville, Florida
July 4, 2008 - Silver Springs, Florida
July 9, 2008 - Uncasville, Connecticut
July 10, 2008 - Albany, New York
July 19, 2008 -San Juan Capistrano, California
July 20, 2008 - Fremont, California
July 23, 2008 - Beaumont, California
July 24, 2008 - Alpine, California
July 25, 2008 - Agoura Hills, California
July 26, 2008 - Las Vegas, Nevada
July 28, 2008 - Paso Robles, California

~Diane~

Bo Bice

BO BICE UPDATES- March 30th

Bo track on Joe Diffie album
Bo posted a blog on bobice.com letting us know that Joe Diffie asked him to sing a duet with him on his upcoming cd. Bo and Joe will be recording a duet of the Little Feat song Willin’.

April 2nd- Bo segment on AI7
Make sure to tune in to American Idol on Wednesday, April 2nd, where Bo will be appearing in a segment that catches up with him at home and gives great insight on what he's been up to since being on Idol!

Bo at Camp Idol
Idol Camp, the only performing arts summer camp inspired and brought to you by the producers of the nation's #1 television phenomenon, "American Idol", is opening its doors for the second year with a roster full of Idol alums scheduled to make guest visits and mentor young campers.
Its 2008 line- up of former "American Idol" contestants will include Season 5 finalist Ace Young, Season 4 runner-up Bo Bice and Season 3 finalist Jon Peter Lewis among others. These artists will help instruct classes, perform during evening activities and share personal insights for campers during an intensive two-week session aimed at advancing campers skills across a wide range of disciplines.

Bo Appeared at Charity Event for the Lili Claire Foundation
The  Ryman Auditorium was the place to be last week. “Soul Man” Sam Moore put on a spectacular show for children’s organization the Lili Claire Foundation with a bunch of his friends, including: Wynonna Judd, Travis Tritt, Lorrie Morgan and Jo Dee Messina.
Looks like Bo was invited on stage to sing too!

~Diane~

Bo Bice Updates- March 6th

Idol Wrap - Feb 2008

ACCESS HOLLYWOOD INTERVIEW WITH BO
'America Idol' Extra: Bo Bice
All Access
Bo talks about his new album that has just been released called "See The Light." Plus, Bo goes into how he is able to balance family life with his busy career.
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TOUR DATES
March 6th, 2008 -- Ameristar Casino. St. Charles, MO TICKETS
March 7th,2008 -- 8 Seconds Saloon, Indianapolis, IN TICKETS
March 12th,2008 -- In De Goot Entertainment's SXSW Showcase
March 16th, 2008 -- Columbia County Evans, GA  TICKETS
April 3rd, 2008 -- B.B. King's Blues Club. New York, NY TICKETS
April 4th, 2008 -- House Of Blues. Atlantic City, NJ   TICKETS
April 5th, 2008 -- Sherman Theater Stroudsburg, PA TICKETS

~Diane~

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Bo Bice talks about the latest Idol label "drops"

CNN's Denise Quan sits down with Billboard Magazine's Chart Expert, Geoff Mayfield to get his scoop on why certain "American Idol" runner-ups got dropped from Sony/BMG. Also an exclusive soundbite from Bo Bice who was also dropped from the Sony/BMG group. Edited by award-winning CNN editor, Ernie Muraoka.

Bo says: "It's not really let go as much as contracts are up, You either decide to renew a contract or you don't." "Two weeks after or three weeks after we parted ways with RCA, I was up here in New York getting a gold album from them for 'The Real Thing'". Bo has released his second album independently through Wal-Mart. "A lot of this stuff has to be bankrolled by my pockets, and I don't have deep pockets." "It's the equivilant almost of being a free agent in the sports industry"

BUY "SEE THE LIGHT"
"See The Light" on iTunes
Order "See The Light" CD at Walmart
Order "See The Light" MP3's at Walmart
Order "See The Light" MP3's at Amazon

"Bice spends "See the Light" concentrating on what he does best, which is the kind of soulful, vaguely funky Southern rock the Black Crowes used to churn out by the bucket load." *** 3 of 4 stars.
Mikael Wood, LA Times, October 19, 2007

"See the Light is a bluesy, Southern rock effort steeped in gospel, featuring a handful of songs about whiskey, sinners and redemption. "Witness" is a blistering blues rock number that brings to mind Lenny Kravitz at his most Hendrix, while "I'm Gone" evokes shades of "Feel Like Makin' Love."
Linda Ryan, Rhapsody Online, October 2007

"This indie effort, letting him indulge his passion for southern rock, feels like a labor of love."
People Magazine, November 2007
 
"[Bice has] parted ways with major labels and has crafted a potent, 10-track sophomore effort steeped in the sass and grime of down-'n'-dirty Southern rock. It's the Black Crowes without the fraternal squabbles, or Lynyrd Skynyrd minus the redneck fan base. Throw it on and feel free to scream "Free Bird!" at nobody in particular."
Preston Jones, Fort-Worth Star Telegram, October 24, 2007
 
"It's a challenge to take Bice seriously as a Southern-fried post-"American Idol" rocker […] But then he goes and cooks up something like "I'm Gone" or "This Train," two hard-to-resist radio rockers that find him effectively channeling late Skynyrd front man Ronnie Van Zant, and suddenly you believe in him."
Christopher John Treacy, The Boston Herald, October 26, 2007

"These allegiances are evident from the first notes of first track "Witness." "Notes" is probably too formal a word for what these are. Overdriven electric guitars seem to be spitting fireballs at us, and as Bice tears into gutty vocals the mix of Saturday-night jam and Sunday-morning gospel recalls the Black Crowes and Skynyrd. The singer sounds utterly liberated — this is why he got into the biz to begin with."
Jake Blaine, Wal-Mart.com, October, 2007

"'Witness' the first and best track immediately reminded me of Lenny Kravitz. A strong soulful voice full of funk and rock is backed up by kick ass crunchy guitar with the just the right amount of distortion. You know, it's 'rockin' not 'make your ears bleed' annoying."
Nathalie Vanderheyden, Blogcritics, October 2007