Michael recently embarked on his latest radio tour to promote his new single, "Shadows in the Night". We thought it would be fun to share some of the events and stories of the tour so far.

July 18th 2002 - Bakersfield, California

Michael performs live in the Kelly Lounge for KLLY 95.3 FM.

He is joined on stage by brother's Larry (guitar) and Tom Weir (drums) and Shirley To (bass).

Check out the KLLY website for photos from this event.


July 14th 2002 - New York

Michael took part in 100.7 WHUD's Summerfest 2002 at Croton Point Park, New York.

Read what the fans had to say about the show here.

Check out the Photos section on the WHUD Website for more great pictures of Michael in their Photo Section.


July 6th 2002 - Pensacola, Florida

Evening concert performance with Michael headlining on the beach in Gulf Breeze. He performs Shadows, Wild Irish Heart, Still Mad About You, Was It Nothing At All, Rock On and for an encore sings the NY Mix of Shadows.

As fans gather on the steps of the stage to get a closer look and to take photos, Michael asks one lady if she would like her photo taken too and brings her up on stage to take a snap.

DJ, Michael Stuart and a few young fans join Michael on stage as backing singers during "Rock On".

After the show he takes time out to sign autographs and pose for photos with the enthusiastic fans.


July 3rd 2002 - New Orleans, Louisiana

8.30 am Michael arrives at the CBS affiliate, WWL TV, at New Orleans, LA. He is taping an interview with anchor man, Eric Paulsen for the Morning News that will be screened the following week.

They discuss 'Shadows in the Night', the making of the video as well as his possible return to 'The Young and the Restless' and Michael's starring role as Joseph on Broadway.


July 2nd 2002 - Lafayette, Louisiana

Michael appears on the Morning News for both CBS and ABC as well as hosting the Morning Show with Bobby Novasad on 94.5 KSMB.He then performs live at the Stadium Club for a fundraiser for Acadiana Youth.

Go behind the scenes with Michael in Catherine Williams' "A Day in the Life" Report.

More Photos of Michael performing at the Stadium Club.

Check out the 94.5 KSMB Website for their Photo Gallery

Bobby, Michael, Bill and Krista

June 30th 2002 - Melbourne, Florida

Lite Rock 99.3, KLRQ organise a Light Jazz Brunch at the Chowder Seafood Restaurant in Melbourne, FL.

Michael performs live by the sea, with the jazz band. Songs include, 'Shadows', 'Was It Nothing At All' and 'Rock On'.

He then signs autographs and poses for pictures with eager fans - one lady even turned up with her copy of Michael's first single, "She Did It", for him to sign.

Just as it's time to leave, the heavens open and it pours with rain!!
Is this tour jinxed we ask ourselves?

 

Check out the Lite Rock Website for their Photo Gallery


June 29th 2002 - Vero Beach, Florida

WGYL's DJ Juan O' Reilly meets us at the airport in Melbourne, Florida with a limo for the hour long drive to Vero Beach. Michael arrives at the Treasure Coast Mall where he performs live in front of a very enthusiastic and warm audience. We learn that some fans have been waiting for over four hours to meet Michael and that many have asked if he will be singing "Rock On".
Michael sings Shadows, Was It Nothing At All and Rock On. He then answers a few questions from the crowd and makes one lady's day with an

Michael performing at the Treasure Coast Mall
impromptu rendition of "Another You", her favourite song of Danny's on Y&R.
The line of eager autograph hunters keeps growing as Michael spends the next couple of hours signing autographs and posing for pictures.
Finally everyone is satisfied and it's time for dinner at Saint Lucie Blues in Port St. Lucie where we are joined by DJ's, Juan O'Reilly, Mike Fitzgerald and Barbara St.James as well as some of the crew from WGYL.
After dinner, it's back in the limo for the ride back to our hotel. We finally get time to relax as Michael and I doze off watching television.
Michael with Deputy Sherriff, Lori Juan, Michael and The Bear

June 28th 2002 - Evansville, Indiana

Michael performs live on stage at the Evansville Freedom Festival, rather appropriately named Thunderfest. Find out why in the second installment of Angel Gardner's "On the Road Again".

View the Evansville Photo Gallery

Read what the fans had to say here

Michael Pictured with Miss Freedom Festival

June 26th 2002 - Ft Wayne, Indiana

Meet and Greet with WAJI Majic 95.1 FM contest winners at Eddie Merlots.
Read Angel Gardner's account of how Michael and brother Larry battle the elements to bring their acoustic performance to the fans in Fort Wayne.

Read what the fans had to say here

Larry, Jim Barron, Michael and Barb Richards

May 29th 2002 - Canton, Ohio

Michael attends a 'Meet and Greet' with fans at the local Outback Steakhouse organised by WHBC, Mix 94.1. He performs a few songs, including "Shadows in the Night", accompanied by his brother, Larry on guitar.

You can check out the station's website for some great photos from the event.

Read what the fans had to say here.

 

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