NEW 2011 TOUR REVIEW THREAD-PLEASE SHARE YOUR REVIEWS WITH US HERE!!!!

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Permalink Reply by robin rehder on March 25, 2011 at 10:05pm

Celebrity duet? Hmm. I saw the Clash of Chiors? That was awesome. Of course, I'm in to chiors. anyway. I would have loved had Michael's won but at least he got money towards his charities as the 3 other chiors did. I'm glad Nick Lashay won&all. It was neat. I really learned to appreciate that country singer. I can't think of his name. But, patti Labell definitely disappointed me but I won't go in to why.

 

Boltonnut from L. A. CA

Permalink Reply by meggy on March 25, 2011 at 2:01pm

Hey Sylvie,

I guess I must have missed "Celebrity Duets"(darn) how did that happen? LOL! But I did catch "Clash Of the choirs", and I really liked that show!

If "Stevie Wonder" & "Sugarland" can be on there, they need to make room for our Michael:)!

Sorry Sylvie I do not know anything much about computers, so I really don't know how to go to "Off Topic" section!

I just was watching and thought I'd see what you All thought! But you Solved it All! Way to go Sylvie, you know All of the Facts:)!

What about the Apprentice show, we would help him, all he'd need to do is Ask!

Have a great day here in MB land!

Mary (M&M.s) 

Permalink Reply by sylvie boisvert on March 26, 2011 at 4:31am

Hi Mary, well, since you’ve missed it, here’s a taste of what you’ve missed, this is the Lucy Lawless duet:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKhTGgEQrhs

And this one is apparently a tribute to Lea Thompson including “Celebrity duets” but I can’t garantee the visuals:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQq6vmmD0uo

I fully agree Michael should be on A I! You’re welcome for the info. BTW, I left you directions to “off topic” on Meggy’s page. I’m all for supporting Michael whatever show he’d be on. Take care sweetie. Hugs, sincerely, Sylvie from Canada

Permalink Reply by meggy on March 26, 2011 at 4:52am

Hi Sylvie,

thanks for finding that for Us. I just don't know how we missed it, back then!

Mary & Meggy!

Permalink Reply by Mariu Lolllett on March 26, 2011 at 8:19am

Hi,Robin LA, Kerie, Karen, Jennifer G, Eileen, Audrey, Diane, Mary, Meggy, Alisa and Trish

At last, I can  read all your wonderful reviews, and great pics of your Michael's concert.

I'm glad that all of you had so great moments.

A little late, thank you so much for sharing with us.

Take care

Mariu

Permalink Reply by robin rehder on March 26, 2011 at 7:26pm

Good to see you out here mariu.

 

Boltonnut from L. A. CA

Permalink Reply by sylvia doughty on March 26, 2011 at 9:27pm

Hi Mariu,

 

Good to know you have got into this thread and been able to read all the reviews and see the pictures - great pictures, aren't they ?? :)  Hope all is well with you and that life is being kind and that you are able to continue coming in here with no hassle !! :)

 

Sylvia.   Your wee Scottish friend.

Permalink Reply by Robin on March 26, 2011 at 1:19pm

HI Found this link on another site with an article and some pictures from the Grand Rapids, MI show on 3/23.

 

http://www.mlive.com/entertainment/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2011/03/v...

 

GRAND RAPIDS TOWNSHIP — Michael Bolton’s voice, unchanged through the years and as strong and supple as ever, seemed ideally suited for the size and acoustics of the Forest Hills Fine Arts Center, where he performed Wednesday night for a near sell-out crowd of almost 1,000.

It’s easy to pigeonhole the artist as an ’80s crooner, a fading heartthrob whose heyday was 20 years ago. These things are all true, but when you see him perform live, it’s striking how very versatile and talented he is.

“I can only take you back in time musically,” he said, leading into a rich sampling of every genre in the musical pie, including jazz, blues, pop, R&B, Big Band and even opera.

Bolton, who changed clothes twice during the show, from jeans to a suit and back into jeans again, showed reverence for the masterworks of those artists who paved the way for him and others.

“(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay,” the vintage Otis Redding beauty, was sung by Bolton soulfully, yet also with a light touch befitting the song’s beachy vibe.

Joined onstage by an top-notch band, including a pianist, drummer, a bassist, a lead guitarist and two background vocalists, Bolton obviously enjoyed jamming with his fellow musicians, especially when guest saxophone player Michael Lington took the stage with them.

Lington, a star in the jazz world, added deluxe gilding to every song he embellished with his sax.

“Sweet Home Chicago” was big fun. And Bolton and Lington jazzed up Gershwin’s “Summertime” with some roaring guitar and sax work.

“I love you, Michael!” one of many people yelled out to the singer between tunes.

REVIEW: 3 OUT OF 4 STARS

Michael Bolton

Highlight: “(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay,” “Nessun Dorma,” “When a Man Loves a Woman”

Low Point: At times, the musical interludes between Bolton songs went on a bit too long.

 

“I love you, too, voice in the dark,” he said back, easily. He just turned 58, and Bolton’s female fans adore him, which was made obvious by their shrieking and all the “I love you” shout-outs throughout the night.

He may have overestimated the ardor from this rather subdued crowd though, when he had six bodyguards follow him through the audience and back to the stage (he had disappeared, changed clothes, and popped up at the back of the venue to sing his signature ballad, “When a Man Loves a Woman”).

Had he heard, perhaps, that the women of Grand Rapids were particularly unruly?

Ah well, he was, after all, fairly affecting during another of his trademark tunes, Puccini’s “Nessun Dorma,” the gorgeous opera song he sang with Luciano Pavarotti.

Bolton sang a surprising number of covers, including the go-to vocal showcase of our day, Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah.”

The guy really has a stellar voice, gravelly and soulful at times and high and pure at others. But one had to wonder, did his zealous fans come to hear him sing other people’s songs or his own?

The crowd definitely perked up when he belted out a variety of his hit parade, including “Time, Love, and Tenderness” and “How Can We Be Lovers?”

And Bolton, a new grandpa, definitely had the ladies in the palm of his hand when he crooned “How Am I Supposed to Live Without You,” begging the question: How are his devoted fans supposed to live without him, if indeed he takes another 10 years to come back to town? I suppose they will just have to find a way.

E-mail the author of this story: yourlife@grpress.com

 

If you click the link there are some nice pics from the show.. Enjoy

 

Robin in Maryland :)

Permalink Reply by sylvia doughty on March 26, 2011 at 2:59pm

Hi Robin MD,

 

What a great article and photos too - lovely to hear someone being so positive for a change and never mentioned his hair once ....I just had to get that in !!! lol. 

 

Thanks a million Robin for finding and posting over here - thoroughly enjoyed that - thanks again !!! :)

 

Sylvia.   Your wee Scottish friend.

Permalink Reply by Robin on March 26, 2011 at 3:51pm

Hi Sylvia, You are welcome-no problem. Like the previous one I found a few weeks ago I found it on another site!!  Was a very good article..We will be slow for 2 weeks on this thread with MB having a break till he goes to Portugal so this was one thing I found related to the recent shows!!LOL

 

Robin in Maryland :)

Permalink Reply by robin rehder on March 26, 2011 at 9:51pm

I wish Michael was in Vegas around my birthday but for those in Portugal, have fun.

 

Boltonnut from L. A. CA

Permalink Reply by robin rehder on March 26, 2011 at 9:50pm

I agree Sylvia. For once they didn't mention his hair.

 

Boltonnut from L. A. CA USA

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