Boston Kicks Off Tour with MySpace-Recruited Vocalist (original) (raw)

We can only guess at what it feels like to become the new lead singer for Boston after posting covers of the band’s music on MySpace, but Tommy DeCarlo knows.

Following the unfortunate passing of their golden-throated Brad Delp at 55, the band has regrouped with the help of DeCarlo. The new group takes the stage on June 6 in Thunder Bay, Ontario at the Great Race 2008 (some sort of motor sports affair).

Boston will be bringing two new recruits on tour this year. Singer/songwriter/guitarist Michael Sweet, veteran Stryper frontman will both sing and trade riffs with Gary and Tom on guitar. Unexpected phenomenon Tommy DeCarlo, the fan that posted his Boston covers on his MySpace page and ended up on stage, will also be belting out the classics that skyrocketed the band to worldwide fame.

Former Stryper frontman Michael Sweet will also contribute vocals and guitar. Nothing can replace Brad Delp’s epic pipes, but with the help of MySpace, the show goes on.

Summer tour dates:

June 6 2008 Thunder Bay, Ont Marina Park |

June 13 2008 Hinckley, MN Grand Casino |

June 25 2008 St. Charles, MO The Family Arena |

July 2 2008 Los Angeles, CA Gibson Amphitheater |

July 3 2008 Del Mar, CA San Diego County Fair/ Grandstand |

July 17 2008 Cadott, WI Rock Fest |

July 18 2008 Monticello, IA Great Jones Fair |

July 26 2008 West Bend, WI |

Aug 4 2008 Bethlehem, PA Musikfest |

Aug 6 2008 Uncasville, CT Mohegan Sun Arena |

Aug 15 2008 Atlantic City, NJ Trump Taj Mahal – Estes Arena

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