Categories: BlogConcerts

First Concert Together: Mariah and I saw Michael Bolton in Concert!!

My girlfriend Mariah Startzman and I saw Michael Bolton in concert last night.
This was his first show since COVID.
He and his band performed with the Columbus Symphony Orchestra.
He actually said at one point that he wished he could go out into the crowd and let the crowd get on stage and perform because it had been so long since concerts were allowed due to COVID.
He did many of his hit solo songs and cover tunes.
He’s still a powerhouse vocalist.
He’s actually a great guitarist too.
Believe it or not, he used to be more of a rock singer.
He was once the singer of the band Blackjack with future KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick
They made two awesome albums and my girlfriend and I will forever say that those two albums are masterpieces.
And he made a few other more rocking albums before he became the superstar that he is today.
Anyway, Michael Bolton is a phenomenal singer/songwriter/musician.
We had a great time.
I’m so glad Mariah and I were able to see him together.

Michael Bolton Set List:

  1. Stand By Me
  2. To Love Somebody
  3. (Sittin’ On) The Dock Of The Bay
  4. Said I Loved You…But I Lied
  5. You Don’t Know Me
  6. That’s Life
  7. How Am I Supposed To Live Without You
  8. Ain’t No Mountain High Enough
  9. The Prayer
  10. Sweet Home Chicago
  11. Lean On Me
  12. When I’m Back On My Feet Again
  13. When A Man Loves A Woman
  14. How Can We Be Lovers
  15. Steel Bars
  16. Time, Love And Tenderness
  17. Georgia (On My Mind)

Photo Gallery (click on thumbnail to view larger image)

Video Gallery (click on thumbnail to play video)

')); }); jQuery(window).one("pronto.load", function () { jQuery.boxer("close"); jQuery(".tsvg-thumbnails-block-effect-inner-253019").boxer("destroy"); }); let tsvgThumbnailsResizeTo253019, tsvgThumbnailsHeight253019 = 0, tsvgDoneResizing253019 = function() { jQuery('#tsvg-section-253019').css("min-height",(jQuery('.tsvg-main-content-253019').height() + jQuery('#tsvg-section-253019 .tsvg-pagination-pages-wrapper').height()) + "px"); }; new ResizeSensor(jQuery('.tsvg-main-content-253019'), function(event){ tsvgThumbnailsHeight253019 = event.height; clearTimeout(tsvgThumbnailsResizeTo253019); tsvgThumbnailsResizeTo253019 = setTimeout(tsvgDoneResizing253019, 100); }); });
The Ardent Fan

Recent Posts

Paul Simon Concert Review

Date of Concert: Thursday, June 18, 2026 Location of Concert: PNC Pavilion @Riverbend Music Center…

1 week ago

Masters Of The Universe (2026) Movie Review

I went to my local movie theater on June 6th to see the new Masters…

2 weeks ago

Triumph Discography Rankings

A miracle happened late last year:  Triumph announced a reunion tour!!  First tour in over…

4 weeks ago

I Never Thought This Would Happen: Triumph/April Wine Concert Review

Date Of Concert: Saturday, May 30th, 2026 Location of Concert: Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre At Freedom…

4 weeks ago

Thank You Angel and Starz for the Music and Your Kindness!!

Date of concert: Friday, May 29th, 2026 Location of Concert: The Winchester in Lakewood, OH…

4 weeks ago

Pentagram Concert Review

Date of Concert: Wednesday, May 27th, 2026 Location of Concert: Live At The Shop in…

4 weeks ago