SATURDAY, MARCH 5, 2011
Cox Capitol Theatre Presents
AMERICAN IDOL RUNNER-UP BO BICE
“LIVE IN CONCERT”
“Featuring Macon’s own Mike Kinnebrew”
Tickets are $15 in advance , $20 day of show and are on sale by clicking on Buy Tickets Now. Reserved seats are available by calling the Box Office at (478) 257-6391.
Join the Cox Capitol Theatre, Bo Bice and Mike Kinnebrew for an evening of unforgettable music.
Doors at 7:00 P.M. / Show at 8:00 P.M.
Bice received national recognition in 2005 as the first runner-up to Carrie Underwood on Fox television’s number one rated program, American Idol. He started his career performing in clubs throughout the South in a number of bands, including Blue Suede Nickel, Purge and Sugar Money. Although the groups made some in-roads, it wasn’t until his appearance on American Idol that his talent drew the attention of the nation as his first release following that show, “The Real Thing,” yielded the chart-topping single “Inside Your Heaven” and helped Bice attain the first of his two gold record awards.
During his time spent on American Idol he became known for his diverse vocal abilities but now it is the songs Bo writes that are putting him in a new spot musically.
“My next record will continue to reflect my love of my country, my family, my faith and the emotional journey I’m on,” he said during a recent interview from a recording studio behind his home that he shares with his wife and three young children. “I moved my family to Nashville six years ago and that change is now reflected in my music.”
“I’ve always been a family man,” Bice continued, referencing his feelings for his mother, a gospel singer who infused him with a love of music at an early age. “My mom remarried and moved our family to England when I was just a kid. But before I finished school, I knew I wanted to be in a band and I returned to Alabama to continue that process.”
It was a hard decision to leave his mom in England, and he addressed it in “You Take Yourself With You,” (a song that charted in the Top 20 on GAC’s Video Countdown) from his 2010 release, 3. The album 3 was Bice’s first brush with the Nashville community, and all its songs were written or co-written by Bice, with production credits by Bice and D. Scott Miller (who’s worked on hits by Trace Adkins, Patty Loveless and Asleep at the Wheel, among others).
Now, instead of chasing wild times, Bice spends time helping fellow motorcycle enthusiasts raise money for medical research or supporting the military and their families. “I have a lot of respect for the troops and want to do all I can to create awareness of their needs, and support their families.” Backing up that claim, Bice found time to perform overseas for the troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. The people of America gave him his national voice and Bo is gratefully giving back in kind.
Opening for Bice, Kinnebrew creates story from words that speak language in song – song that ignites. His passion is reflected in enthused followers throughout the Southeast. Every audience engaged. Every listener connected. His inherent ability to blend life with his work is perhaps the ultimate reason for his strength in song. Pulling from his East Atlanta roots, love for family and relational manner with people, Mike’s soulful words provide foundation for the conversation, give life and spark love. In his words, he evokes connection between song and person.
Bo Bice is awesome. I don’t see how to purchase tickets on here yet. Maybe I am missing something,
Chuck, the Buy Tickets Now link is now available.