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Blood, Sweat & Tears on Tour
Though they haven't released a new studio album since 1980, Blood, Sweat & Tears have never left the road. And although their current lineup features none of the players who appeared on their string of hit singles from their late-'60s/early-'70s commercial peak, their original mission — to fuse the compositional complexity of jazz with the power and precision of rock ‘n' roll — has carried on under the guidance of founding drummer Bobby Colomby, who no longer performs with the group but still serves as their de facto spiritual advisor/casting director. Over the years, Colomby has enlisted a number of singers — including American Idol alumnus Bo Bice — to fill the big shoes vacated by BST's most famous vocalist, David Clayton-Thomas. Since 2019, that role has been occupied by Keith Paluso, a former contestant on The Voice. But no matter who's belting out the hits, a Blood, Sweat & Tears show is guaranteed to be a brasstastic experience.
Blood, Sweat & Tears in Concert
Al Kooper could've retired in 1965 already a legend at age 21, thanks to his iconic keyboard work on Bob Dylan's "Like a Rolling Stone." But the restless musician would go on to play a crucial role in expanding the parameters of popular music when he joined improvisational New York group The Blues Project, before founding the even more ambitious Blood, Sweat & Tears with guitarist Steve Katz in 1967. The group's debut album, Child Is Father to the Man, was a groundbreaking fusion of rock, jazz, psychedelia and orchestral music, though creative differences would drive Kooper out of the band shortly after its release, with Katz and drummer Bobby Colomby seeking to push the group into a more accessible direction. They'd find their golden ticket into the Top 40 in the form of Canadian singer David Clayton-Thomas, a charismatic, big-voiced showman who contributed the signature single "Spinning Wheel" to the band's 1969 Grammy Award–winning self-titled album and led the group at their historic Woodstock performance that summer. Over the next few years, Blood, Sweat & Tears stood at the forefront of a jazz-rock revolution that counted Chicago and Santana as compatriots, showcasing their bold, brassy sound on swaggering originals like "Lucretia Mac Evil" and inventive covers (like their soulful rendition of Carole King's "Hi-De-Ho"). Clayton-Thomas left the band in 1972 to pursue a solo career (only to return in 1975), and since the release of 1980's Nuclear Blues, Blood, Sweat & Tears have existed primarily as a live act, with an infinite array of revolving lineups — in fact, no fewer than 175 players have passed through their ranks over the years. But under Colomby's direction, Blood, Sweat & Tears have survived and thrived into the 21st century with their big-band bonhomie intact.
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Nice venue and friendly staff at the Cabot Theatre. The band sang all the songs and the new lead singer put his own spin on them but all I hear in my head is David Clayton-Thomas. Still was good to see live music again and hear all those classic songs. It’s basically a tribute band now.
The concert was amazing! The musicians were so talented and gave a great performance. I would definitely recommend going to see them!
It was so wonderful to see live music again. First time seeing Blood, Sweat & Tears. It was a great show. Band members are so skilled at their craft, it was a joy to watch them play.
BST put on an excellent show Each musician did an excellent job on their solo performances - they had the Concert hall rocking- loved it
I've seen these guys before but they rocked this one! New lead singer Keith Paluso is incredible! Great voice and really gets into it! Band was outstanding-especially the horns!
Very enjoyable show the sax and the horn were fantastic
A great tribute concert to a soulful band from the late sixties and seventies. My husband and I had a wonderful time.
This was my first time at the Cabot in Beverly. It's a great place to see a show. The seats were wide comfortable and plenty of legroom. Im 6ft 4 inches tall and had an extra 6 inches of room to the seat in front of me. Blood Sweat and Tears put on a great show.
First thing was NOT being asked if we had been vaxxed or not, just wanted our tickets, the band has mostly different members but the music was excellent and the new lead singer who came to them through the voice does a good job, great stage presence, however the sound man needs to bring his mike out better because his lyrics kept getting smothered by the music. One more thing is give us MORE than 90 minutes...but maybe that's a Saban Theatre thing? We did get to visit with a couple of the band members and the lead singer!
Group was Great. The lead guitar was a little weak. The rest of the group was very good. Lead singer was VERY GOOD. However, He doesn't have the range of David Clayton-Thomas. Over all we enjoyed the performance.
Great seats, great sound, and very enjoyable. Very easy access to seats.
This concert was absolutely wonderful. The band was the best. They interacted with the audience which was delightful. Very talented individuals. So nice to see their lead singer is a "VOICE" winner. He is very talented and personable.
Enjoyed the brass, sax, drums, guitars, keyboard and singing. Sound was terrific!
Love the music, but could not hear the only person singing!? Mix was terrible; too much low frequency. Folks started leaving after 3 songs, and 25% had left after half an hour. fortunately the rain put an end to our misery after 65 minutes.
loved the venue, loved the band, loved the Seaglass Restaurant Blood Sweat and Tears did not disappoint! Lead singer is great! Beautiful vocals!
it was a great concert! Dylan and his drum solo made the whole show. T
BS&T was everything I had hoped for , including the spectacular trumpet solo in Spinning Wheel. After 40+ years Bobby Colombo has somehow ensured the energy, creativity and musicianship has not slipped an inch. Wait staff at Blue Ocean was cheerful and helpful. Loved it all from start to finish.
Concert was promoted as BS&T with Bo Bice. What happened to Bo Bice?? He was a no show!!! Replacement singer was ok but not Bo Bice!! The band was good but the first half of the show was a little boring because they played songs other than BS&T's. Once they started playing the BS&T's songs they were great. (Of course, that's what we came to hear.)
Bo had a bad night he did not appear to be into the show. In fairness he didn’t get a whole lot of support from the audience. However BST band managed to be phenomenal as if they were playing before 100000.
Bo Bice was not the lead singer, as advertised... none the less, the songs are still the draw...
