NEWS
In case you haven’t heard, the Chandler Center for the Performing Arts is undergoing a major renovation. However, that isn’t stopping the Chandler Center for the Arts from continuing to bring the extremely high quality acts and performances to the Greater Phoenix area. What they are doing is taking their ’show on the road’ to venues around the Greater Phoenix Area. One of the stops is the Higley Center for the Performing Arts in Gilbert and the presenting of American Idol Favorite Bo Bice. He will be performing a show on Saturday October 17, 2009 at 8:00 PM in Gilbert. He has been touring since his Season 4 American Idol appearance and will be promoting songs from his album ‘See the Light’. Don’t miss your chance to see a great show in an intimate venue!
Tickets are on sale now through the link below:
http://chandlercenter.org/performances/1009.html
BE INSTRUMENTAL USED BAND INSTRUMENT DRIVE CONTINUES THROUGH JUNE WITH DROP OFF LOCATION AT THE COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME® AND MUSEUM
Museum Offers $5 Discount For Up To Five Family Members With Donation
The Be Instrumental used band instrument drive, organized by the Nashville Alliance for Public Education and CMA during CMA Music Festival, drummed up lots of support for deserving music students and programs in Metro Nashville Public Schools.
We are so grateful to the residents of this community and the music industry who donated instruments for this campaign, said Tammy Genovese, CMA Chief Executive Officer. "I have seen firsthand the impact having an instrument has on a child. Getting these long-forgotten flutes, trumpets, and clarinets into the hands of these deserving music students is something we can all be proud of. This is only the beginning of what we can accomplish in the future."
The instrument drive created a great deal of interest and awareness for the program, said Pam Garrett, Executive Director of the Alliance. This definitely helps increase the number of instruments we have in Metro Schools music programs. CMA and the artists have been so generous the past three years in their support of Keep the Music Playing and now the public can support the program, as well. Everyone can play a part. Thank you, thank you to everyone who participated.
Among the donations were a 1905 silver-plated saxophone and a mint-condition clarinet that belonged to - and was personally delivered by - American Idol finalist Bo Bice.
The level of interest from the community compelled the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum to offer to be a drop off location through the end of the month for anyone who wasn't able to donate during the Festival.
When we heard about the Be Instrumental drive, we were delighted to assist in such a worthwhile cause," said Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Vice President of Museum Services Carolyn Tate. Education is an important part of the Museums mission, and we hope that our central location will be a convenient stop for anyone wishing to donate an instrument.
Anyone can drop gently-used band instruments off at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum during regular business hours from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM daily (no guitars please). You may drop them off at Guest Services in the Conservatory and receive a coupon for $5 off your admission to the Museum for up to five family members. The coupon is valid through Dec. 31, 2009. Forms will be provided so donors can receive tax credit for their donation.
We want to keep this program going and hopefully encourage other communities to support music education in the same way, said Steve Moore, Senior Vice President of AEG Live! and President of CMA's Board of Directors. In many cases, the instruments we collected were collecting dust in the back of a closet. They were idle and forgotten when they could be making a difference in the life of a child.
The instruments will supplement the thousands of new instruments already purchased by CMA with funds from CMA Music Festival. To date, CMA has donated more than $2.2 million to support music education in Metro Nashville Public Schools on behalf of the artists who perform at the Festival for free through a partnership with the Nashville Alliance known as "Keep the Music Playing."
Valory Music artist Jimmy Wayne was on hand during the Festival to help collect instruments in the Dr Pepper®-McDonald's® Family Zone.
I want to say Thanks to everyone who braved the heat Thursday to come downtown and donate their band instruments to the Nashville Alliance for Public Education, Wayne said. I know they will be put to good use by the kids who benefit from them. And theres still time for those who maybe couldnt get off work to make a difference in a child's life. Get those instruments out, shine em up, and bring them on over to one of my favorite places in the world - the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum."
The research-based evidence shows that a greater emphasis on the visual and performing arts in education is important for boosting academic performance and engaging students in the learning environment. Plus, local statistics show that 98.7 percent of students who participate in school arts programs go on to graduate. At a time when school budgets are being cut, it is tempting to write off the importance of music education, especially when a new flute costs roughly $200 or more than $6,000 for a performance quality bassoon.
This is a great opportunity for people in our community to support music education and our children, said Garrett. Now is the time to Be Instrumental in the life of a child."
About the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum
Accredited by the American Association of Museums, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is operated by the Country Music Foundation, a not-for-profit 501 (c)(3) educational organization chartered by the state of Tennessee in 1964. The Museum's mission is the preservation of the history of Country and related vernacular music rooted in southern culture. With the same educational mission, the Foundation also operates CMF Records, the Museum's Frist Library and Archive, CMF Press, Historic RCA Studio B, and Hatch Show Print.
More information about the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is available at www.countrymusichalloffame.com or by calling (615) 416-2001.
About the Nashville Alliance for Public Education
The Nashville Alliance is a nonprofit organization dedicated to securing private resources to help improve Metro Nashville Public Schools. Since its inception, the organization has raised more than $20 million to advance student success in key academic areas such as reading, language arts, music, math, science, and teacher training.
The Be Instrumental used band instrument drive, organized by the Nashville Alliance for Public Education and CMA during CMA Music Festival, drummed up lots of support for deserving music students and programs in Metro Nashville Public Schools.
We are so grateful to the residents of this community and the music industry who donated instruments for this campaign, said Tammy Genovese, CMA Chief Executive Officer. "I have seen firsthand the impact having an instrument has on a child. Getting these long-forgotten flutes, trumpets, and clarinets into the hands of these deserving music students is something we can all be proud of. This is only the beginning of what we can accomplish in the future."
The instrument drive created a great deal of interest and awareness for the program, said Pam Garrett, Executive Director of the Alliance. This definitely helps increase the number of instruments we have in Metro Schools music programs. CMA and the artists have been so generous the past three years in their support of Keep the Music Playing and now the public can support the program, as well. Everyone can play a part. Thank you, thank you to everyone who participated.
Among the donations were a 1905 silver-plated saxophone and a mint-condition clarinet that belonged to - and was personally delivered by - American Idol finalist Bo Bice.
The level of interest from the community compelled the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum to offer to be a drop off location through the end of the month for anyone who wasn't able to donate during the Festival.
When we heard about the Be Instrumental drive, we were delighted to assist in such a worthwhile cause," said Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Vice President of Museum Services Carolyn Tate. Education is an important part of the Museums mission, and we hope that our central location will be a convenient stop for anyone wishing to donate an instrument.
Anyone can drop gently-used band instruments off at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum during regular business hours from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM daily (no guitars please). You may drop them off at Guest Services in the Conservatory and receive a coupon for $5 off your admission to the Museum for up to five family members. The coupon is valid through Dec. 31, 2009. Forms will be provided so donors can receive tax credit for their donation.
We want to keep this program going and hopefully encourage other communities to support music education in the same way, said Steve Moore, Senior Vice President of AEG Live! and President of CMA's Board of Directors. In many cases, the instruments we collected were collecting dust in the back of a closet. They were idle and forgotten when they could be making a difference in the life of a child.
The instruments will supplement the thousands of new instruments already purchased by CMA with funds from CMA Music Festival. To date, CMA has donated more than $2.2 million to support music education in Metro Nashville Public Schools on behalf of the artists who perform at the Festival for free through a partnership with the Nashville Alliance known as "Keep the Music Playing."
Valory Music artist Jimmy Wayne was on hand during the Festival to help collect instruments in the Dr Pepper®-McDonald's® Family Zone.
I want to say Thanks to everyone who braved the heat Thursday to come downtown and donate their band instruments to the Nashville Alliance for Public Education, Wayne said. I know they will be put to good use by the kids who benefit from them. And theres still time for those who maybe couldnt get off work to make a difference in a child's life. Get those instruments out, shine em up, and bring them on over to one of my favorite places in the world - the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum."
The research-based evidence shows that a greater emphasis on the visual and performing arts in education is important for boosting academic performance and engaging students in the learning environment. Plus, local statistics show that 98.7 percent of students who participate in school arts programs go on to graduate. At a time when school budgets are being cut, it is tempting to write off the importance of music education, especially when a new flute costs roughly $200 or more than $6,000 for a performance quality bassoon.
This is a great opportunity for people in our community to support music education and our children, said Garrett. Now is the time to Be Instrumental in the life of a child."
About the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum
Accredited by the American Association of Museums, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is operated by the Country Music Foundation, a not-for-profit 501 (c)(3) educational organization chartered by the state of Tennessee in 1964. The Museum's mission is the preservation of the history of Country and related vernacular music rooted in southern culture. With the same educational mission, the Foundation also operates CMF Records, the Museum's Frist Library and Archive, CMF Press, Historic RCA Studio B, and Hatch Show Print.
More information about the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is available at www.countrymusichalloffame.com or by calling (615) 416-2001.
About the Nashville Alliance for Public Education
The Nashville Alliance is a nonprofit organization dedicated to securing private resources to help improve Metro Nashville Public Schools. Since its inception, the organization has raised more than $20 million to advance student success in key academic areas such as reading, language arts, music, math, science, and teacher training.
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Fans will get a double dose of their favorite Southern Rock this summer when Bo and good friends Lynyrd Skynyrd play a double bill at the IL State Fairgounds. Mark August 14th on your calendar and come on down for some great music! Look for more dates from the pair later this summer.
For more information and tickets click here.
For more information and tickets click here.
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Bo Bice is a busy man. In the four years since his run on American Idol (in which he was the runner-up, behind Carrie Underwood), the Southern rocker has overcome health issues, has had a second child, built a recording studio in his Nashville home, performed for troops in Afghanistan and Iraq multiple times and appeared on American Idol Rewind. TVGuide.com caught up with him to find out how he views the Idol experience, what he thinks of his competition and what advice he'd give to newly minted alums.
TVGuide.com: Looking back now, do you have any new revelations about your experience on the show? Bo Bice: I never struggled a day on Idol, but I looked back to all the stuff that was going on and I go, 'Oh, good lord. Thank you for pulling me through that.' Because there was so much stuff going on in my life you don't get paid to be on that show. And you're not working ... and you can't tell people that you've been chosen and made it through. It's a weird kind of thing that you go through. You identify with all these other folks that have gone through the exact same thing.
TVGuide.com: Do you think the way contestant are approaching things has changed since your year? How do you view this year's crop? Bice: These people now are playing instruments and things like that. We tried to do that in my year, we asked them if we could... . But I looked at that when they first started allowing people to play, and ... as I watched the progression go on, there were some people that hid behind the guitar, or hid behind the piano, and they used it more as a prop and not so much as an instrument. You have to really be careful with that.
TVGuide.com: Is there competition among alumni? What's the vibe? Bice: When I say this, I don't mean it in an arrogant, pompous way I don't feel like I have any competition ... . The competition was over when the cameras stopped rolling, for me... . [Every] person has an ego. When they wake up and they see somebody's video up at number one, they go, 'Man I wish my video was number one.' It doesn't matter if it's Carrie Underwood or if it's David Cook or if it's me... . That's just the ego inside of us artists that actually drives us.
TVGuide.com: What advice would you give to this year's Idol alumni as they go out into the world? Bo Bice: I always tell them to take advantage of every opportunity that you can... . I think if more people went in knowing that the celebrity factor or whatever this is it's an ebb and flow kind of thing. ... As artists, we want to go, go, go. And when you're on top, you want to stay on top, you're just running to beat the clock. And, you miss everything. Everything was going so fast around me. ... So, that's the best advice I can give, is to just truly, truly enjoy it, and just be smart. Be smart and work hard. I can tell you about the drugs and the alcohol and all this stuff that can be sidetracks and deterrents. I can sit here and talk about all these things the business [too]. But at the end of the day, remember what you started doing this for: Because you love it.
Ready for Idol's finals? Starting Monday, May 18, tune into the TV Guide Network for a special week of American Idol coverage:
* Monday, May 18 (8 pm/ET- 10 pm): Idol Tonight, with co-hosts Kimberly Caldwell and Justin Guarini
* Tuesday, May 19 (6 pm- 8pm): Idol Tonight
* Wednesday, May 20 (6 pm-8 pm): Idol Tonight: Live at the Finale
* Thursday, May 21 (8 pm-10 pm): Idol Tonight: Fantastic Finish
TVGuide.com: Looking back now, do you have any new revelations about your experience on the show? Bo Bice: I never struggled a day on Idol, but I looked back to all the stuff that was going on and I go, 'Oh, good lord. Thank you for pulling me through that.' Because there was so much stuff going on in my life you don't get paid to be on that show. And you're not working ... and you can't tell people that you've been chosen and made it through. It's a weird kind of thing that you go through. You identify with all these other folks that have gone through the exact same thing.
TVGuide.com: Do you think the way contestant are approaching things has changed since your year? How do you view this year's crop? Bice: These people now are playing instruments and things like that. We tried to do that in my year, we asked them if we could... . But I looked at that when they first started allowing people to play, and ... as I watched the progression go on, there were some people that hid behind the guitar, or hid behind the piano, and they used it more as a prop and not so much as an instrument. You have to really be careful with that.
TVGuide.com: Is there competition among alumni? What's the vibe? Bice: When I say this, I don't mean it in an arrogant, pompous way I don't feel like I have any competition ... . The competition was over when the cameras stopped rolling, for me... . [Every] person has an ego. When they wake up and they see somebody's video up at number one, they go, 'Man I wish my video was number one.' It doesn't matter if it's Carrie Underwood or if it's David Cook or if it's me... . That's just the ego inside of us artists that actually drives us.
TVGuide.com: What advice would you give to this year's Idol alumni as they go out into the world? Bo Bice: I always tell them to take advantage of every opportunity that you can... . I think if more people went in knowing that the celebrity factor or whatever this is it's an ebb and flow kind of thing. ... As artists, we want to go, go, go. And when you're on top, you want to stay on top, you're just running to beat the clock. And, you miss everything. Everything was going so fast around me. ... So, that's the best advice I can give, is to just truly, truly enjoy it, and just be smart. Be smart and work hard. I can tell you about the drugs and the alcohol and all this stuff that can be sidetracks and deterrents. I can sit here and talk about all these things the business [too]. But at the end of the day, remember what you started doing this for: Because you love it.
Ready for Idol's finals? Starting Monday, May 18, tune into the TV Guide Network for a special week of American Idol coverage:
* Monday, May 18 (8 pm/ET- 10 pm): Idol Tonight, with co-hosts Kimberly Caldwell and Justin Guarini
* Tuesday, May 19 (6 pm- 8pm): Idol Tonight
* Wednesday, May 20 (6 pm-8 pm): Idol Tonight: Live at the Finale
* Thursday, May 21 (8 pm-10 pm): Idol Tonight: Fantastic Finish
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Organizers of Camp Nashville announced today that the inaugural event scheduled for May 21-25 and concert scheduled for May 25 at the Wildhorse Saloon have been postponed until 2010. Producers of the event are hopeful that the economic conditions will continue to improve and are planning to host the inaugural event next year. Pending confirmation of next year's schedule, current registrants will be given full refunds. Stay tuned to Camp Nashville for more information.
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Yesterday morning, May 2, Bo was participating in a charity motorcycle ride in the Atlanta area. Unfortunately there was an accident involving several riders. Bo was not involved in the accident and was unharmed, but three riders are currently hospitalized. We ask that everyone keep the riders and families in their thoughts and prayers and wish for a fast recovery. If we have more information we will post it here.
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The first season that we did the show, the Carrie Underwood and Bo Bice season, I had so much fun playing with Bo. He was probably my favorite from the five years we have done this.
-- American Idol Drummer Teddy Campbell from Los Angeles Times
-- American Idol Drummer Teddy Campbell from Los Angeles Times
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Ace Young Interviews Bo Bice & David Cook!
Season 5's Ace Young is the 2009 co-host of American Idol Extra. Recently, Ace visited David Cook and Bo Bice on each of their tours to catch up with them about life after Idol and being on the road, and we have video footage to share!
David Cook tells Ace about his unique song writing technique. He also kisses and tells - at least when it came to shooting his first ever on-screen kiss for his new video "Come Back to Me." And you won't believe the prank David Cook was able to pull on his fans!
Ace visits Bo Bice on the snowy road and they tour his bus and concert venue. Bo shows off his very special guitar and shares the meaning behind his song "American Blood." Plus, Bo introduces us to his number 2 lady, Sally.
To watch Ace's interview with Bo Bice, click here.
Season 5's Ace Young is the 2009 co-host of American Idol Extra. Recently, Ace visited David Cook and Bo Bice on each of their tours to catch up with them about life after Idol and being on the road, and we have video footage to share!
David Cook tells Ace about his unique song writing technique. He also kisses and tells - at least when it came to shooting his first ever on-screen kiss for his new video "Come Back to Me." And you won't believe the prank David Cook was able to pull on his fans!
Ace visits Bo Bice on the snowy road and they tour his bus and concert venue. Bo shows off his very special guitar and shares the meaning behind his song "American Blood." Plus, Bo introduces us to his number 2 lady, Sally.
To watch Ace's interview with Bo Bice, click here.
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By Drew Houff
The Winchester Star
Idol chatter will be the norm at the 82nd Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival, with singer Bo Bice serving as the firefighters' marshal for the event.
Bice, a southern rocker and entertainer, was runner-up in the 2005 "American Idol" competition, finishing second to country singer Carrie Underwood.
"Idols" are becoming a festival tradition.
Bucky Covington, who reached the final eight on the Fox network program in 2006, will headline the festival's Bud Light Country Music Party May 2 in the Sprint Tent on the Winchester Medical Center campus.
Last year, the festival's grand marshal was Fantasia Barrino, who won the singing competition in 2004.
Festival President Elaine Aikens said Bice will appeal to a wide audience, teaming with Grand Marshal and TV star Erik Estrada for an enjoyable springtime celebration.
She said Thursday that "American Idol" is a show that families watch together. "I think Bo is a person who will bring families together. With Erik Estrada, he appeals to the baby-boomers ... and a lot of young people know who Bo is."
A natural at live performance, Bice has always believed in his ability to be a professional singer.
Raised by his mother after his father left the family, he showed an early interest in music, purchasing records by Jim Croce, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and the Allman Brothers Band at a yard sale for $1 when he was 4.
"My mom and I used to sit around and sing," Bice said in a statement released by the festival. "She was in a gospel choir, and I did some stuff in church, too. I always had something going on with music. I would always call my day job my second job. Music was my first."
Bice, who has said he auditioned for "American Idol" as a lark, has used his television fame to build a successful singing career.
One of his fans, guitarist and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Carlos Santana, tapped Bice to sing "Brown Skin Girl" on Santana's 2005 album "All That I Am."
Bice has released two albums - the gold-certified "The Real Thing" in 2005 and "See the Light" in 2007.
He has also toured extensively, including concerts for U.S. troops in Kuwait and Afghanistan in 2008. Bice acknowledged that "American Idol" offered him a major opportunity. "The gain for me was phenomenal. I got loads of exposure. People didn't know who I was before ‘Idol.' They do now."
Bice will have a busy schedule during the festival, which will be held April 24-May 3 in and around Winchester.
He will start by attending the Schenck Foods Firefighters' Reception April 30 at the Rock Harbor Tent on Merrimans Lane, then appear at a host of events:
The VFIS Fire Truck Rodeo at 8 a.m. at Millbrook High School.
The Ladies Horticultural Luncheon at 11 a.m. at the Best Western Lee-Jackson.
The Wal-Mart Bloomers' Luncheon, also scheduled for 11 a.m. in the Sprint Tent on the WMC campus.
The Coronation of Queen Shenandoah at 2 p.m. in Handley High School.
The Firefighters' Parade at 5 p.m. in downtown Winchester.
Bice is not under contract to sing at any of the events, but Aikens said festival officials are hopeful he will offer a song or two.
Bice's participation in the festival is sponsored by GCS/GearClean.
Tickets to all festival events are on sale in the Official Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival Souvenir Store at 2625 Valley Ave. in Winchester. The store's regular hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.
www.thebloom.com
The Winchester Star
Idol chatter will be the norm at the 82nd Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival, with singer Bo Bice serving as the firefighters' marshal for the event.
Bice, a southern rocker and entertainer, was runner-up in the 2005 "American Idol" competition, finishing second to country singer Carrie Underwood.
"Idols" are becoming a festival tradition.
Bucky Covington, who reached the final eight on the Fox network program in 2006, will headline the festival's Bud Light Country Music Party May 2 in the Sprint Tent on the Winchester Medical Center campus.
Last year, the festival's grand marshal was Fantasia Barrino, who won the singing competition in 2004.
Festival President Elaine Aikens said Bice will appeal to a wide audience, teaming with Grand Marshal and TV star Erik Estrada for an enjoyable springtime celebration.
She said Thursday that "American Idol" is a show that families watch together. "I think Bo is a person who will bring families together. With Erik Estrada, he appeals to the baby-boomers ... and a lot of young people know who Bo is."
A natural at live performance, Bice has always believed in his ability to be a professional singer.
Raised by his mother after his father left the family, he showed an early interest in music, purchasing records by Jim Croce, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and the Allman Brothers Band at a yard sale for $1 when he was 4.
"My mom and I used to sit around and sing," Bice said in a statement released by the festival. "She was in a gospel choir, and I did some stuff in church, too. I always had something going on with music. I would always call my day job my second job. Music was my first."
Bice, who has said he auditioned for "American Idol" as a lark, has used his television fame to build a successful singing career.
One of his fans, guitarist and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Carlos Santana, tapped Bice to sing "Brown Skin Girl" on Santana's 2005 album "All That I Am."
Bice has released two albums - the gold-certified "The Real Thing" in 2005 and "See the Light" in 2007.
He has also toured extensively, including concerts for U.S. troops in Kuwait and Afghanistan in 2008. Bice acknowledged that "American Idol" offered him a major opportunity. "The gain for me was phenomenal. I got loads of exposure. People didn't know who I was before ‘Idol.' They do now."
Bice will have a busy schedule during the festival, which will be held April 24-May 3 in and around Winchester.
He will start by attending the Schenck Foods Firefighters' Reception April 30 at the Rock Harbor Tent on Merrimans Lane, then appear at a host of events:
The VFIS Fire Truck Rodeo at 8 a.m. at Millbrook High School.
The Ladies Horticultural Luncheon at 11 a.m. at the Best Western Lee-Jackson.
The Wal-Mart Bloomers' Luncheon, also scheduled for 11 a.m. in the Sprint Tent on the WMC campus.
The Coronation of Queen Shenandoah at 2 p.m. in Handley High School.
The Firefighters' Parade at 5 p.m. in downtown Winchester.
Bice is not under contract to sing at any of the events, but Aikens said festival officials are hopeful he will offer a song or two.
Bice's participation in the festival is sponsored by GCS/GearClean.
Tickets to all festival events are on sale in the Official Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival Souvenir Store at 2625 Valley Ave. in Winchester. The store's regular hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.
www.thebloom.com
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