Boston Concert San Antonio May 10th 2017

[@pillettadoinswartsh4974]

Imagine being 13 years old, just entering junior high school, and then Boston breaks, and Queen had just done "A Night at the Opera," KISS puts out "Destroyer," Rush "2112," Genesis "Trick of the Tail," Thin Lizzy "Jailbreak," Aerosmith "Rocks," ELO "A New World Record," Blue Öyster Cult "Agent of Fortune," Steve Miller Band "Fly Like an Eagle" Man, I feel so lucky living through that.

[@FedoraNation]

😂😭

[@ryry9262]

i was 13 in 2007 and loved all those bands. my first concert was Boston in San Antonio. The place by the zoo. cant remember the name.

[@the_razors_edge2827]

Don’t forget high voltage!

[@edwardhollingsworth4875]

Amen brother!! I was DJ'ing in the Bay Area, also in a band when the first album came out. They have been my influence ever since. Melodic harmonies!!

[@KevinQ1989]

Judas Priest- Sad Wings of Destiny Black Sabbath- Technical Ecstasy Rainbow- Rising KISS- Rock and Roll Over Scorpions- Virgin Killer

[@alexandertegethoff9444]

Who watches this incredible performance during Corona isolation in 2020?

[@dodgeboy43]

nothing better to do! :)

[@timmyrodl1747]

🙋🏼‍♂️

[@curtis3987]

I just found a whole list of live concerts. I don't want to go through them all in one day.

[@triciabgirl3935]

Meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

[@longblackshadow9672]

Yes - digging into the back catalogue of Boston - my big discovery so far this lockdown

[@mje6444]

I love that their lead singer used to work at home depot just a few years before this concert. Growing out the hair, now a rock star, that's the American Dream if Ive ever heard it

[@Chris05161967]

Tommy DeCarlo didn't plan it. If it wasn't for his kid posting the covers of Boston songs on Facebook. Tom Scholz might never have heard him.

[@jasondecarlo9970]

Why such bitter comments about the Singer and the fact that the band is carrying on without Brad Delp? We all miss Brad. He was one of a kind. However, the band carrying on means that Boston's music lives on. In this day and age of shitty music, I'm happy to see Boston out there playing rock n roll. Tommy DeCarlo and Beth Cohen are excellent choices to carry on the Boston legacy. They sound great here and are even better live without all the KZbin compression.

[@peterschaefer1665]

Thank you voice of reason!

[@anthonyhunt701]

Journey, also a good example of carrying on as well. Tommy got the job on a tv talent show, and even Barry Goudreau remarked how much Tommy sounded like Brad at the tribute show...plus, having seen both, Tommy is like a 30-something Brad, voice strength-wise...

[@markh6545]

I think he's a great replacement...Hard to replace a legend but he's doing a fantastic job.

[@kanealson5200]

Anyone who complains about a band moving on after the tragic death of a lead singer doesn't actually appreciate life and has nothing to complain about.

[@UncleEbenezer77]

"Why such bitter comments...", "In this day and age of shitty music...", funny.

[@alvarovega4287]

this new guy singing, makes an extraordinary performance and does his job, congrats to him to help Boston give us great moments again, Delp will be always remembered

[@markanderson6787]

He's no Brad Delp.

[@CPR12345]

@@markanderson6787 nobody is. It’s unfair to compare the two. Brad is/was amazing, but Tommy is a good singer in his own right.

[@keith-kessinger]

@@CPR12345 He sure is!

[@tabathastaples7884]

Shepherd's Chapel Network !!!!!!! Chapter by Chapter / Verse by Verse !!!!!!! Amen

[@ianzleig7679]

@@CPR12345 I disagree.

[@philippeigoa7765]

Awhhhhh, that iconic Boston guitar sound. Nothing like it.

[@hirawstra8edge137]

Yes, Barry Goudreau must be proud of his influence.

[@SergioRamirez-hw8yv]

Agree

[@mikeangelle1406]

1977,,,Me as a 7 year old in my bedroom...the first Boston record spinning on a tiny record player. Grateful for this memory.

[@mikebottiaux5850]

New singer is incredible!

[@patriottex4813]

I think it's Tom DeCarlo.

[@tigerguy1013]

He’s damn good but nobody can beat Brad

[@k-djrobcon5549]

They sound amazing.... Brad is smiling

[@LHChristopher]

I was 17 years old to see Boston in San Bernardino CA. Front row-Standing room only. They Played Loud and Proud... Classics Live Forever!

[@41divad]

tinnitus

[@mwales2112]

Tommy DeCarlo living the dream.... This takes me back to my 70's high school days....

[@glenncotten3285]

Singer is fucking great!!! right on cue with perfect vocals, really brings back memorys

[@philippeigoa7765]

Spelled memories.

[@truthseeker3623]

Zero stage presence l

[@alexventuree8100]

Truth Seeker he was an employe in Home Depot ,. But the voice is awesome

[@bagcpa]

@@alexventuree8100 he's been with them for 12 years now. He could have gotten better at the stage thing!

[@AnthonyT50]

@@bagcpa I'd rather have a singer who can't act than an actor who can't sing on stage with Boston.

[@davemorris1269]

Just saw the singer with his other band DeCarlo with his son on guitar. It was a local bar show and once the guy starts singing, I am thinking he is WAY too good for this venue, only to find out he is the singer for Boston. He crushed it, and his son is quite talented too. Cool to see him on the big stage.

[@garywilliamson1859]

I saw Boston in 1977 and it was awesome. New singer Tommy DeCarlo is very good. I saw this performance and he is the real deal. Great voice.

[@mherod45]

Sounds like Boston should to me. I think they have the right combination of people this time. The lead vocalist does a great job. Miss you Brad, I think you'd be proud.

[@marlonfleeman1063]

2 thumbs up for who ever recorded this

[@douglaslogan3419]

me - on my iPhone 7.

[@heitormorgado]

@@douglaslogan3419 you da man

[@DR-nh2on]

I grew up listening to Boston! My all time favorite band!

[@MrSouthofBoston]

I was born and raised in Boston near the airport. I’m now 58. I saw them with opener Sammy Hagar at the Boston Gardens in 1978. I also had the privilege to meet Tom as E.U. Wurlitzer in Boston. Let’s not forget that the only person in this video from back then is Tom. RIP Brad.

[@drewt.3120]

Interesting.......early 80's (?) I saw The Red Rocker in Providence and Brad was introduced and walked on to sing "Remember the Heroes." Very cool moment that I never forgot. 🤘🍺✌️

[@freedomfighter6007]

I think Tommy DeCarlo is doing a fine job! Keep up the good work. Sounds good for 21st century. Thx for keeping Boston alive Tommy!

[@uselessjoe]

Saw Boston at the Hollywood Sportatorium; they were pushing their 2nd album. Sammy Hagar opened for them...

[@mrsockmonkey1969]

Those harmonizing guitar parts are just Heaven. God this is rock n roll pure and simple.

[@MrAnofele]

Tommy got better and better years after years. Boston sounds great on live, their sound never got old!

[@keviniles8748]

This current lineup of the band is really fantastic. This is the best the group has sounded since the mid 90s. Tommy is singing better than ever and everyone is energized and playing great. I also love that Tom is being more bold with the setlists lately. He could easily just milk the first three records and be a greatest hits nostolgia act, but no. Never thought I'd here Magdalene played live again! I Need Your Love and Higher Power have also been in and out of the sets the past few years which I love.

[@tonydess3992]

Very cool and very rare they still let the audience get right up there by the stage!

[@brianrobb7234]

What can I say, I am a hard core Boston fan. I love it!

[@brianrobb7234]

Look below

[@brianrobb7234]

Look below

[@brianrobb7234]

2012 I was the one who who srcemed , punch it , after the prelude to party . At the tahsmahall , jersey

[@30303025]

Tommy DeCarlo sounds great !!!

[@byNeidfaktorCrew]

1:06:55min the best song from BOSTON.... hello from Germany 2021

[@rjongeneel25]

I watch and listen this (with or without the corona crisis) love this band from within the beginning (70"s ) and i always will , a 60 year old fan from The Netherlands. Thanks for posting this

[@traderdave908]

Way, way , back in the day. back in 85-86, I was the warehouse manager for a Pro Audio/ Gear shop/ Lasalle Music. Best job evah! And, Brad Delp, traded in his HiFi (stereo) for some gear. I wound up buying it from the store, as a resell item, almost a gift, actually, wish I still had it!

[@gavel44]

Saw them live in the 1980s! Awesome!

[@billyboyce6249]

I've watched this about 4 or 5 times. Absolutely awesome. Way to go!

[@patriottex4813]

I love they are playing xdo much off the Third Stage album. One of my favorites.

[@dennishetheymemanscarfile3364]

Lucky enough to see them on their first Tour in Mobile Alabama 1977

[@BrianCorntassel-zl3gy]

In the days where the bassist flopped his long blonde hair from to back all night long?

[@grnfridaygrn8456]

When you got onstage, people came alive!

[@MARYBLEUZ]

Saw them in 75, 77, and 80 in S. FL. Loved them then, love them now.

[@strattt10]

They didn't play live in 1980.

[@MiddleTNSirens]

@@strattt10 nor in 1975

[@bamarocker1964]

TOM, PLEASE RELEASE ONE OF THESE AWESOME SHOWS ON BLU RAY OR DVD.... PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@douglaslogan3419]

Absolutely agree with you. An iphone video is no substitute for a professionally filmed concert. I would buy one too.

[@MiddleTNSirens]

Ironic you say that, did you know in an interview in 1994 he made a joke saying "we will release a live album in like... 2012, haha"

[@jeffreydahlen2178]

What do you want from an M.I.T. grad ? Perfection and a true genius ! Tom kicks some serious butt !!

[@ricardorubalcaba4496]

What an incredible light design they have too!

[@maryhamric]

surreal to see Tracy on bass. So excited to see his success.

[@videographer1KIK]

I SAW THIS BAND PERFORM IN THE 80'S SAN ANTONIO HemisFair Arena Demolished June, 1995. Also known as Convention Center Arena

[@MichaelVLang]

The end of Feeling Satisfied is so incredible. Twin lead attack.

[@jv1969]

this is amazing! I hope Tom and the band continues to tour. I don't know who is singing, but they sound sofaking good

[@keviniles8748]

His name is Tommy DeCarlo. Tom Scholz discovered him on MySpace singing karaoke versions of Boston songs. He wend from working at Home Depot to fronting Boston.

[@pg1171]

Not quite there on those tweeter frying high notes that Brad could do, but he's really good!

[@LOBOIV]

We missed this concert because of one of our kid's school events. Thank you for posting. Sounds Great!

[@robertdillon9989]

Sounding good! Modern live technology is so much better than in the 70s when they would struggle to reproduce album sound

[@mrsouthjersey4956]

All depends on the band and their equipment. I would put Pink Floyd live in 1975-1980, Yes live in 1976-1979, Jethro Tull live in 1975-1979, Supertramp live in 1979 up against any band or any technology in the way they sound live in 2021.

[@KasperDeRijke]

Thanks for this concert, I have never seen Boston live, although I am fan since the very beginning. Greeting from the Netherlands

[@rjongeneel25]

Voor mij hetzelfde verhaal Kasper, gr Raimond

[@davidwilliamgay4821]

Never seen this concert before and saw Boston back in the late 70s. Just brilliant that the Boston sound is being continued. You cannot replace the original sound, but boy they are good. Hope they keep touring and come to Berlin one day. Therefore good wishes from here. Dave in Berlin

[@rogermoore3147]

One of the best band ever ..greetings from Amersfoort

[@catherinegorter8211]

Wow! This brought back some memories of good times! Extremely nostalgic, but happy! 💓🥰💓 BOSTON 💓🥰💓 MA!!! 👍👍👍

[@s.r.maldonado6198]

This is so AWESOME!!!!! Enjoyed it. I LOVE BOSTON!!!!!!!

[@PA28140]

I am going to go see Boston next month. After watching this video, I am excited. They are sounding great, even without Brad. I never thought anybody could do a good enogh job to make me want to go see them, but this show was geeat..

[@kellyheath6952]

How was Boston?

[@MiamiGuchiBoy]

I saw these guys a month before you did ( May 6, 2017 ) ..... BOSTON', Hyper Space tour was an awesome concert and Tommy is doing a great job ..... what a mind F*** it must be for him to go from Home Depot Employee to being the Lead singer of one of his all time favorite bands !!!!!!

[@pg1171]

We were at the same concert 6 days earlier in Birmingham AL! Kicked A**!!!

[@SB-mw1bg]

Oh, the sounds of my high school days. Smokin, Smokin..............

[@lydiapawlak8564]

Tommy DeCarlo sounds just like Brad when it was in the 70's. Got to give him credit, great job! Brad would be amazed!!!! But nobody can replace the emotional singing of Brad! Let's get that right. Boston was Brad........

[@alphawolf6374]

But we are very fortunate because Tommy is the closest they will ever be and he was just a huge fucking fan like us

[@grantdm]

NOOOOOOOOOOOO! Tom Scholz is Boston. He wrote everything. He created the sounds. WTF.

[@johnhoward5389]

I was lucky enough to see Boston back in the day....theyre just as good today. Dont forget Tom Scholz IS Boston!

[@SpaceCow.]

Hot damn, did I ever enjoy this!

[@davidyoung5114]

If the Moody Blues can make it to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, as well as the Bee Gees, Earth, Wind & Fire, and Madonna, then how come BOSTON has not been inducted yet?

[@ferdinandaugustifson4424]

Agreed, along with countless others, Boston should be included into the Hall of Fame.

[@MrFirstdance2000]

The way in which many lesser types get there is both $ driven and political. Certainly many deserving artist with huge sales are not there.....Pat Boone, 30 million + records sold and is not there!

[@ThatGuyInKansas]

@@MrFirstdance2000 Pat Boone sang pop music (such as it was in that time), but Rock and Roll not so much.

[@MrFirstdance2000]

@@ThatGuyInKansas ,do a little musicography might be helpful to you. Mr. Boone was in direct competition with Elvis singing songs that you may feel don't fit your definition of R&R but, definitely are considered such. Consider other greats such as Connie Francis, Peter, Paul & Mary, Carole King....The hall of fame has become a sham which is sad considering the greats that are in!

[@Rastus03]

MrFirstdance2000 Boone and Elvis were in direct competition? For what, a parking spot? You have got to be kidding. It’s called the ROCK and ROLL Hall of Fame, not the white buck shoes museum.

[@DavidLightWill]

Thanks for the post. Boston still sounds great.

[@jamesevans3492]

Bostons' Tom Scholz Is The Nikola Tesla Of Rock, . . . Rock Guitar Playing, . . . And Innovative Electronic Sound Engineering And Creation Like The ROCKMAN Series . . . . Among His Other Ingenious Inventions Like The Polaroid 1 Step Camera . . . . He's A Genius' Genius . . . . . . . Simply Amazing . . . . .

[@rjongeneel25]

I bought the first album (LP) 5 times hahaha and later the cd of course.

[@lonnietaylor4704]

I was in junior year at Livingston High school in1976 when Boston first came on the scene

[@marcoterracciano1530]

I love Tom Scholz, I love Boston!!!!!!😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@333Lightspeed]

Nice to finde a new singer via my space. Fits nice in this band.

[@garycavanagh880]

Dam they sound good, hope it last’s for awhile,they were great.

[@stephencowboyangelone0169]

Doug thanks for posting it 👍

[@douglaslogan3419]

I loved this concert. Bands cannot remain static with all original members forever, and Boston is an excellent example of how to transition with some new members keeping the experience original.

[@celestelongway7315]

Great show! Great sound! Boston 2017 live yeah nice!

[@Jellybeantiger]

Feel good rock,Boston are the best for uplifting the mood,gday mates. Singer did a great job,give him some love,Delp would be a hard act to follow but this singer passed with flying colours,the whole band sounds tight.

[@jjsunshine4188]

Awesome Boston was the best album that came out in the 70s alongside Destroyer Rocks A night at the Opera ...it still packs a punch that music wow Tom Scholz is incredible it's a powerhouse !!!!

[@IslandGirlBC]

Awesome love it ..they used to be my fave but i never did see them ✨🎶

[@JM-tj8uo]

I was 2017? How did I miss this? Now I remember I had already spent my concert budget for the month four days previously. I attended the Robin Trower show May 6th at the Aztec Theater. Thanks for the upload! Sure wish I could have caught them with Brad back in the day, but I'm sure I would have enjoyed this show according to your recording.

[@theonemodifier]

Wish there was a pro video of Boston, but thanks for this. the singers covering pretty good.

[@mattyboywalker9094]

Sooooooo hope they will come.to.the uk

[@Mompfried]

I saw Boston 1979 at one of their very rare European tours in Sindelfingen (Stuttgart) in Germany. It was the first ever rock concert I've been to. I've great memories of that night. Such a long time ago. I very much liked the classic line-up of Brad Delp, Tom Scholz, Barry Goudreau, Fran Sheehan and Sib Hashian.

[@ehlerhog]

Those are some BIG shoes to fill and Tommy's done a fantastic job.. He seems so humble too!! 👍

[@bopetersen3883]

incredible sound considered the recording method - well done

[@lionorlamb]

Wow...Perfect!!

[@markbraun4712]

saw them in 1979 awesome concert.

[@julionunez4099]

Thank you very much my Friend. One of my favourites band of all times. I thought the singer was Michael Sweet. Didn't know De Carlo,he is fucking awesome,can't imagine a better replacement for Brad Delp

[@rrdmrjc1]

julio nuñez there is no replacing Brad Delp

[@sheatiller2465]

@@rrdmrjc1 Whatever you want to call it, he has allowed Tom, Gary, and the other rotating members to carry on.

[@MichaelVLang]

Wow, thanks for this. They were so good live. I am hoping for another tour, but glad I saw them on the last two. Such a powerhouse. Tommy hits everything he needs to, the guitars are so locked in and perfect. Amazing.

[@JesseeSage]

To the late great Brad Delp..Happy Birthday Brad!. One of my all-time favorite vocalists ever, for which there is no substiitue. #Hollyanne #BradDelp #BeatleJuice #Guitar #HappyBirthdayBrad #Morethanafeeling

[@treffbennett6534]

Thanks to Douglas Logan for stellar post! I am now crankin' Boston's Corporate America disc-it's a helluva lot better than a lot of peeps have stated! For anyone who has attended a Boston concert: Does Tom Scholz guitar in a live setting come near to the jaw dropping tone he gets in the studio? Can't imagine that!

[@damnyankeefl]

It does

[@treffbennett6534]

@@damnyankeefl Man, hearing that sweet sound of Tom's guitar sonic wizardry, IN PERSON, would be akin to hearing winning lottery numbers that match mine! $$$$ isn't everything-but it could buy me front row seats to events like this, with Boston blowing the roof off the joint! thanks, Robert, for info, and take care, brother. Treff

[@damnyankeefl]

@@treffbennett6534 I took that with my iphone

[@treffbennett6534]

@@damnyankeefl I don't even own a cellphone, but if I did, that is EXACTLY what I'd do with it.....and order ahead for fat burritos! Boston and burritos=sonic majesty+carne asada=why I get out of bed in the morning!

[@thepromise7894]

Best band!!!! I miss Brad D .... 'Third Stage' is the greatest CD top to bottom!!

[@damienlessard1984]

Great post...DeCarlo has the impossible task of replacing Delp but does really well...needs help with the higher notes but who wouldn't including Delp if he were still alive. I think what DeCarlo lacks is stage presence. Something is just missing. Very good though. Glad Scholz is carrying on and he put together a great band.

[@Colhogan06]

In the original lineup Brad Delp had help from Barry Goudreau. If you watch some of the live performances of Boston in the early years you can see it. Check out a More Than a Feeling video from the 70's. They are on KZbin. But you can see them taking turns with the vocals. It actually surprised me but was an "ah ha" moment as well. Seeing that explains why it seemed like Brad was recorded on 2 tracks. It always seemed like he was singing and then near the end of a verse you would hear what sounded like him singing over himself. So now I know, it was Barry Goudreau singing backup and harmonies. Now all that being said, Brad was able to hit those high notes but I think sharing them prolonged that ability I would bet. I have seen some videos where you could see it very easy because of how they recorded the video and then others you kind if have to look for it. Barry had a range in his voice as well. He was the other guitar player in the band.

[@tcrane8630]

@@Colhogan06 barry only sang live and was never on a Boston album vocally. As good as this new singer is, he has ZERO stage presence... zero.. Odd, when you see stuff from '79, it's actually better and fuller with less.. Which is hard to believe.

[@Colhogan06]

@@tcrane8630 I stand corrected. It just occurred to me you were referring to Barry and not Brad. What you said is very possible and probably true. I will take your word on that one. If he did not sing on the album then they probably did record Brad on 2 tracks. That being said, I think Barry does do a good job in concert making them sound as one. In concert in the early days you couldn't tell it wasn't all Brad unless you watched specifically who was singing. Anyway if you read my prior post, my apologies. I guess I need to be a little more observant.

[@keviniles8748]

@@tcrane8630 I'd agree with the stage presence thing, but then again the dude used to work at Home Depot and was not a born rock star. TBH Brad was not necessarilly king of the stage either. Most of the time he just stood there and sang, holding his guitar even when he wasn't playing. With Boston it's always been about the music and what Tommy lacks in panache he makes up for with his pipes. He does Brad proud. I've seen him perform several times now and he always does a good job. I got to meet him after a show as well and he was very friendly and humble.

[@robrudock3452]

He lives in my town in NC, his own band Decarlo which includes his son on guitar plays all the pubs around here. He hits all the notes and more, they do all the Boston stuff, Foreigner, Styx, Loverboy, Bon Jovi, you name it. You really do have to pace yourself singing at the top of your range for hours night after night.

[@tigertra444]

Gotta get them back here in Hartford.

[@johnnyrockguitar]

35:30 Stage left 12 string on stand, for Holly Ann intro. 40:00 unplugged, removed, not wireless

[@davidhaspell6417]

Tom Scholz, massive congratulations, THE Boston sound nailed live, superb!

[@celestelongway7315]

Cool vid! thanks for the post! we got see them at the Greek Theater twice in like 2014 ...... once with Styx DDY ..the other with Joan Jett yeah! Fun times!! great concert T shirts too ... ha... ....from Michael T Wyman KZbinr and rock guitarist and Boston fan..............LA CA USA 2019

[@garymessano2669]

I was there!! Great show great old theater!!

[@RFToob]

They sound absolutely super. -Enjoyed this thx.

[@johnwoodley5759]

I believe Tom is watching 2 or 3 different movies and maybe a ballgame during the concert. LOL

[@gerrymcfarlane9676]

New vocalist captures all the greatness of Brad. Well done Sir.

[@marcoterracciano1530]

Amazing band!!!!!!😍😍😍😍😍

[@ean-r]

Not one person on the stage, is a "BOSTON" Original member. All of the original guy's have sadly passed away.

[@marktavallali1444]

Not true. Tom Sholz on stage. He wrote and recorded all these songs. Tom and Brad were the main guys. Brad RIP.

[@jehjeh007]

Sound crew screwed the pouch on this one. Thanks for the video Doug! The visuals were stunning

[@mandiferrer]

Tommy DeCarlo's story is just like Arnel Pineda's... a real-life fairy tale! Both gentlemen were discovered thru an internet post, and the rest is history 😁

[@brianfuller5868]

Great band.

[@SaintLewisMusic]

Impressive. I'm surprised by how great this is!

[@johnnyrockguitar]

1:56:40 Acoustic Stand, stage right for Tom, plugged in

[@1967judas]

excellent

[@michaelrada725]

BOSTON ROCKS!!!

[@kennethhacker1341]

Thank you for the upload sir!!!

[@douglasolson8916]

My bad ass brother loved you guys in alpine valley but I'm still a bigger fan

[@richardblanchet1387]

Thank you sooooo much !!!

[@Texmedina]

Thanks for posting!! Hola desde Mexico!