Blood Sweat & Tears new show & Bo Bice of American Idol on December 2 at The Ridgefield Playhouse

Blood Sweat and Tears returns with a new show and new frontman – Bo Bice of American Idol on December 2 at The Ridgefield Playhouse

Blood Sweat & Tears, now powered by the big voice of American Idol’s Bo Bice, is the band best known for the Grammy Award winning hits “You’ve Made Me So Very Happy,” “Spinning Wheel,” “Hi-De-Ho,” and “Go Down Gamblin’.”  Fans can hear these iconic songs, sung by one of the best voices to ever grace the stage of a reality music show, at The Ridgefield Playhouse on Wednesday, December 2 at 8:00 p.m.  It’s been more than four decades since drummer/producer Bobby Colomby and friends assembled the first group to successfully blend rock and jazz into a genre-crossing sound and style. The members may have changed over the years, but the soul of Blood Sweat & Tears (BS&T) lives on. Inspired by their founding father’s original vision, “find the greatest musicians and the rest is easy,” BS&T has re-established themselves as one of the hottest touring acts in the world, playing the songs that started their meteoric rise as well as complicated jazz riffs to audiences worldwide. BS&T hits continue to get audiences on their feet!  This performance, part of the Pepsi Rock Series powered by Xfinity and partially underwritten by Nutmeg Livery, starts off with a “shopportunity” with Lyn Evans Potpourri Designs in the lobby - holiday shopping at your convenience while out for a show.

They are the band that fused rock, blues, pop music, horn arrangements and jazz improvisation into a hybrid that became known as “jazz-rock”.  A musical institution, Blood Sweat & Tears has left an indelible mark on the American music scene since 1968. One of the greatest horn bands in the history of popular music, their alumni roster reads like a Who’s Who of the world’s greatest jazz and rock musicians. As the band has evolved through the years, it has maintained its commitment to high standards by including in its current roster the most talented musicians available.

They have won Gold Records, Grammy Awards, the respect of the best in the industry & the love of millions of fans. BS&T first took notice of vocal dynamo Bo Bice when they heard him performing “Spinning Wheel” on American Idol.  Bobby Columby, original founder and drummer of BS&T, knew Bo could sing the material in a newer, fresher way.  His style works perfectly with “God Bless the Child,” “Lucretia Mac Evil” and new material the band performs as they move musically forward.  It’s a future of endless possibilities for Blood Sweat & Tears featuring Bo Bice.  Before the show, visit Dog and Pony (378 Main Street, Ridgefield) for dinner and enjoy a complimentary glass of house wine or draft beer when tickets are presented.

 For tickets ($70), call or visit the box office at The Ridgefield Playhouse, (203) 438-5795. The Ridgefield Playhouse is a not-for-profit performing arts center located at 80 East Ridge, parallel to Main Street, Ridgefield, CT; ridgefieldplayhouse.org.