Saturday, September 26, 2009
Spotlight 29 Casino
Coachella, California

The concert, which began with a special music video presentation, provided the perfect segue into an introduction to the men of the evening. The group’s interactive invitation to sing, dance or sway was followed by an obedient high-energy response from the audience. Passionate screaming ovations seemed to crescendo as Boyz II Men paid tribute to a myriad of familiar songs from various albums spanning their career, as well as to a number of classic songs previously recorded by well-known artists. The group’s clean-cut image, even after 20 years of being in the business, allowed for the concert experience to be family entertainment at its best. A revolving video monitor panned the concert, revealing just how diverse the audience was in age, gender and race.

Concertgoers received a special treat when the very young son of member Shawn Stockman came on-stage to sing “Happy Birthday” to his father. Another concert highlight came when Boyz II Men instructed the audience to call their mothers during the concert from cell phones as the group sang “A Song for Mama.”

Screaming fans advanced to the stage like a Pentecostal alter call and many handed their cell phones to the members of the group to sing into their phones, directly. The spontaneous reactions of fans caught on the video monitor were a marvel to watch and a testament to the blessing and a delight this group has been to masses.

The concert closed with “End of The Road,” but the audience demanded an encore performance. Boyz II Men member Wanya Morris was the first to enter the stage with a brief talk thanking the audience for supporting the group for the 20 years. He began singing a soul-stirring solo rendition of “How Do I Say Goodbye to Yesterday?” and was later joined by the others for a high-energy finale of “Motown Philly,” which brought the audience to its feet. Judging by the crowd's reaction, Boyz II Men can count on the blessings of the fans for years to come.

Based on sales, Boyz II Men is the most successful R&B male vocal group of all time. Boyz II Men will be releasing a new album in November 2009 titled “Love,” which will cover classic songs of well-known artists. In 2010, a 20th anniversary album is also geared to be released and may feature former member Michael McCary, the fourth member who stepped down from the group after being diagnosed with scoliosis.

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