Jun 05 2008
Bo Bice and His Music
Bo Bice released his second album “See the Light” in October of 2007. It has seen much more success than his debut album “The Real Thing” in which he didn’t care much for anyway. Bice was runner-up in the 4th season of American Idol and was best known for his bluesy style of music. His debut album didn’t hit the mark of who he is but this album seems to be doing the trick.
“Witness” is the first release from “See the Light.” It was released in September while the video went out in October. “Witness” reached number one on the Vh1 Top 20 for three weeks, but Bice hasn’t released a second single yet. He continues to appear on various shows including American Idol performing “Witness” in order to continue promoting his album and song. “Witness” contains plenty of the southern rock sound and takes Bo Bice back to his roots. “See the Light” consist of songs written by Bice and co-writer A.J. Croce.
The video is well directed by Ramon Boutviseth. In the beginning of the video it takes to a homeless man that Bice gives money to. The next shot is Bice driving a truck that stalls. He finds himself walking a long distance with his guitar when a driver comes to pick him up. It turns out the driver was the homeless man that he gave money to. Throughout the video there are shots of Bo singing with his band in a deserted warehouse and it finishes there. The video flows with the music and is enjoyable to watch. Bice reminds me of a hippie with his clothing and hair. He gives the look of a southern rocker and the look and music fit him well.
Bo Bice set out on tour to promote the album that has been released on his own label Sugar Money/StratArt back in May of 2007 but found himself in the hospital making him end the tour dates. It is said it was a bad case of bronchitis that hospitalized Bice. Now that he has back on his feet and ready to perform once again he has set new tour dates which consist of the following:
6/21 Ortley Beach, NJ
7/11 Towson, MD
7/19 San Juan Capistrano, CA
7/24 Alpine, CA
7/25 Agoura Hills, CA
8/7 Maumee, OH
8/16 Cleveland Heights, OH
Other dates have not been set yet.
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