WELCOME TO THE 2015 TOUR REVIEW THREAD!!

Welcome everyone to the 2015 Tour Review Thread!   The upcoming year is going to be exciting with many concerts scheduled already around the globe!!! Those of you attending some of the Florida concerts in January,  2015 may see the upcoming Dreamjobbing winner performing as a backup singer for Michael!!  Feel free to share the details of your concert adventures, photos, etc.  This is the best time to be a Bolton fan with so many concerts and we may have a Michael Bolton Charities event later in the year, we never know. Michael has multiple projects in the works and he is good at keeping us guessing. I appreciate the opportunity to start a new thread once again for 2015 to give us all a place to share the best part of being a fan--- experiencing Michael in person doing what he does best-SING!!!!!! 

I am looking forward to another fun year of posts and sharing great times by the best Michael Bolton fans in the world on this forum. I will post events to keep the thread moving along as the concerts come up as I have in the past. 

Happy Concert Time in 2015!! Let the year long concert party begin!!

Robin in MD USA :)

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Permalink Reply by sylvie boisvert on January 27, 2015 at 12:05am

Hi Gail,  I'm sure Michael will make a point of mentioning the winner when she does make an appearance. Let's hope Robin's friend will hear something. Hope you're doing well sweetie, take care. Hugs, sincerely, Sylvie Qc Canada :D

Permalink Reply by Robin on January 28, 2015 at 11:12pm

Hey all, My friend sent a short note that she didn't see anyone else different on stage and the songs were the same as her other concert from what she remembered. She didn't say anything new stuck out as far as song selections.  She didn't know much else this time.  She said he sounded great as always!!

Robin in MD :)

Permalink Reply by sylvie boisvert on January 29, 2015 at 1:55am

Thanks for the heads up Robin, much appreciated. Take care. Hugs, sincerely, Sylvie Qc Canada :D

Permalink Reply by sylvia doughty on January 29, 2015 at 12:08am

Here is pic of official poster for Michael's New Zealand concert just put out from Ticketmaster.

Sylvia.  Your wee Scottish friend.

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Permalink Reply by sylvia doughty on February 2, 2015 at 11:35pm

Thought would bring this link over as it is a chance to win two tickets to Michael's concert at L'Auberge Casino & Hotel, Baton Rouge, LA, on 21st February which the Casino are giving away.  Have to add that the concert is a sell out.

https://www.facebook.com/LaubergeBatonRouge/app_1422264774731303

Sylvia.  Your wee Scottish friend.

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Permalink Reply by sylvie boisvert on February 3, 2015 at 1:36am

Thanks for the heads up Sylvia, I passed it on to my La friends. Take care. Hugs, sincerely, Sylvie Qc Canada :D

Permalink Reply by robin rehder on February 3, 2015 at 2:55am

I wish the winner well. Woo Hoo. wow! it's a sell-out.

Permalink Reply by Petra on February 13, 2015 at 11:41am

http://www.fresnobee.com/2015/02/12/4376266/michael-bolton-on-his-n...

Michael Bolton on his new Projects, his hits and Captain Jack Sparrow:

Michael Bolton is full of surprises.

Even casual fans will know the singer’s songs, if not his successes. He’s sold 75 million records, had eight top 10 albums, two No. 1 singles and multiple Grammy Awards. They may not know that early in his career (in the pre-mullet days), Bolton sang in a hard-rock band that opened for Ozzy Osbourne. He was even rumored to have auditioned for Black Sabbath after Osbourne’s departure, though he denied it.

More recently, the 61-year-old Bolton played against his serious soul-singer image by appearing on season 11 of “Dancing with the Stars,” doing a cameo on the CBS sitcom “Two and a Half Men” and partnering with American Greetings on personalized birthday and Valentine’s Day e-cards. He also lent his voice to a huge, hooky chorus on “Jack Sparrow,” a hip-hop parody from Andy Samberg’s musical comedy group The Lonely Island. The video for the song, which features Bolton as titular Jack Sparrow, has more the 130 million views.

We talked to Bolton in advance of his show 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, at Table Mountain Casino. He talks about his new projects, looks back on his hits and explains how success just makes him want to create more music.

Question: Are you working on any projects right now (music or otherwise)?

Answer: I’m currently in development on several TV and film projects, which all involve music. I just wrote and recorded the title song for a forthcoming Russell Crowe film called “Fathers and Daughters,” which was a really profound experience, creatively and personally. I can’t wait for everyone to see the film. I’ve also been recording and organizing songs for a new album and tour concept, which we’re planning to launch later this year.

Tell us about the Motown tribute you did in 2013. Why was it important for you to cover those songs?

Motown was my childhood and had a great influence on me as both a songwriter and a singer. I never dreamed at that young age that one day I would be able to meet or even collaborate with my musical heroes, like Lamont Dozier (of Holland-Dozier-Holland, the Motown hit makers) and Valerie Simpson (of Ashford & Simpson, who wrote and produced hits for Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell, among others) and of course Smokey Robinson(the kind and gifted musical genius who I love singing and playing golf with). I’d always wanted to record an entire body of the Motown catalog and it was just a matter of time. It was most rewarding to have the musical legends be a part of that process with me.

Of all of your hits, is there a favorite?

I don’t know if there’s one favorite, as much as there are songs that had a different impact on me for different reasons. “How Am I Supposed to Live Without You” was a hugely important song at first because it became a No. 1 hit when Laura Branigan recorded it, establishing me in the industry as a significant songwriter and turning my songwriting into a career that could support my family. Then six years later, when I recorded and released it on my album “Soul Provider,” the same song won me a Grammy as a solo artist for vocal performance. “When a Man Loves a Woman” also earned me a Grammy for vocal performance, but also allowed me to celebrate one of my musical heroes, Percy Sledge. The same for “Dock of the Bay,” in honor of Otis Redding and “Georgia on My Mind,” which I sang live with Ray Charles more than once. “Steel Bars” is a favorite because it gave me the opportunity to write with Bob Dylan. Every time I perform these songs live, I’m reminded of the enormity of the experience they hold.

Have you fully realized yourself as an artist, or do you just keep evolving?

I think that by nature, creative people are always evolving. Looking at the scope of my career and the experiences I’ve had, from singing with Pavarotti to collaborating with Lady Gaga, it all just makes me want to do and create more. I’m starting in on a whole new chapter as well, in part launched by the success of the Captain Jack Sparrow video, because among those 130 million YouTube views are a lot of new fans. I’m excited to be working on a few projects that I think will really appeal to them.

Did The Lonely Island video change people’s perception of you?

Everyone tells me that after watching Captain Jack Sparrow they realized that I had a big sense of humor. Which is funny because I’ve always been the class clown. I think at some points during my singing career, people may have perceived my determination and discipline as seriousness. But my friends will all tell you I’ve always been a kid at heart.

I was surprised to discover that early in your career you were in a rock band with Bruce Kulick (who played guitar in Kiss). Are you a fan of hard-rock music?

Yes, before Kulick went off to join Kiss, our band Blackjack was opening for people like Ozzy Osbourne and Krocus. We had released two albums on Polydor in ’79/’80. Bruce Kulick and I wrote the songs together. I recently learned that Jay Z actually sampled one of our songs, “Stay,” on his record “A Dream,” and Kanye West used our song “Maybe it’s the Power of Love” in his song “Never Let Me Down.” It’s awesome to see the relevance of those songs now and it’s definitely got me thinking about the band again.

Petra (Germany)

Permalink Reply by sylvia doughty on February 13, 2015 at 1:16pm

Thanks for posting here Petra and saw it yesterday on Twitter but belief it is the same questions and answers which he gave before Florida shows which you posted to Miscellany thread in January.  Sometimes the media are inclined to copy interviews etc....they share them between each other.  Thanks again for posting on here.

Sylvia.  Your wee Scottish friend.

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Permalink Reply by Robin on February 13, 2015 at 1:40pm
I don't recall him talking about a new tour concept before but maybe I missed it. Very interesting and exciting! !

Robin in MD :)
Permalink Reply by sylvie boisvert on February 13, 2015 at 3:09pm

Hi ladies, first Petra, thanks a lot for the article! Second, Sylvia, the Q&A's are similar, but Robin is right: Michael hadn't mentioned the concept of a new show so that's exciting! Thanks for sharing ladies. Take care and hugs to all, sincerely, Sylvie Qc Canada :D

Permalink Reply by sylvia doughty on February 13, 2015 at 3:49pm

Sorry, missed that sentence was different .....sorry !!! :(

Sylvia.  Your wee Scottish friend.

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