American Idols Live! Tour' hits ear-piercing highs
Randy Cordova
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An "American Idols Live! Tour" is usually enjoyable, but there is always a hint of melancholy beneath the glitter. This year's tour was no exception. The reason? Within every top 10, there are a few performers who will likely vanish from the public eye once the tour is done.
For instance, burly Texan Michael Sarver kicked off the show at Jobing.com Arena on Monday. While he seems like a perfectly pleasant guy, nothing about his stage presence or his bland vocals suggest that a recording career is in the works. Same thing with Lil Rounds, who would be great fun at a karaoke bar but seems terribly anonymous on a big stage in front of thousands.
Luckily, most of this season's top 10 had more to offer, making this one of the show's most consistently enjoyable outings. That included the Valley's Scott MacIntyre, who sat at the piano and shined on Keane's "Bend and Break" and Vanessa Carlton's "A Thousand Miles." His voice soared on the latter tune, and he projects a comfortable singer-songwriter vibe. He also was quite funny, joking about Ryan Seacrest's attempt at a high-five during the TV season.
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