Hi Everyone.

 

Barry here.

 

Just got home from visiting the surgeon. 

 

Very depressing visit.

 

I told him that I have been using the treadmill three times a day (I have) but that I still couldn’t sing more than three songs in a row before I had to stop.

 

But I was sure that I would be able to do the Arena shows in a few weeks.

He shook his head.

 

He looked at me and then he looked at the floor.

 

“What?”, I said.

 

He said, “Barry. You won’t be ready to do a 90 minute show. Your lungs aren’t ready yet. You’re in great shape considering what you’ve been through, but your body isn’t ready.

You shouldn’t do the first Arena shows. You won’t make it through.”

 

Well, I had a feeling he’d say that. Deep down, I wanted to go back—but my body knew what my heart didn’t want to admit: I wasn’t ready.

 

I’m so sorry I have to reschedule the first batch of Arena shows from February 27th – March 17.

 

He said I could likely do the Vegas shows at the very end of March and the second batch of Arena shows beginning in April.

 

I’m SO, SO sorry I have to reschedule some of these first Arena shows. Again!

 

But when I do come back, I will COME BACK!!!

 

In the meantime, and once again, thanks, everyone, for your wonderful notes and phone calls of support.

 

The doctor said that my body had been through hell. And that it needed time to heal.

So, I’m going back to healing. 

              

All my love and gratitude,

B.

Music icon Barry Manilow has announced the return of the Manilow Music Teacher Award!

The Manilow Music Teacher Award honors educators whose passion and dedication help bring music to life for their students. In each city Barry Manilow brings his Farewell Tour, the teacher receiving the most online votes will be recognized live onstage during Manilow’s concert and will receive a total prize of $10,000 — a $5,000 cash award and $5,000 in “Manilow Bucks” for classroom instrument purchases.

Voting closes on December 15th, with the winner announcement to follow later in December. Click here to see the nominees for the upcoming Manilow Teacher Award in the Charleston area and to cast your vote!

 

🔗 https://on.barrymanilow.com/trk/mmpcharleston

Fans are strongly encouraged to not bring any types of bags to the North Charleston Coliseum & PAC, however, outlined below are types of bags that will be permitted:

- Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC and do not exceed 14” x 6” x 14”
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- Small clutch bags, with or without a handle or strap, not to exceed 4.5” x 6.5”
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Prohibited items include, but are not limited to: purses larger than a clutch bag, coolers, briefcases, backpacks, fanny packs, cinch bags, seat cushions, luggage of any kind, computer bags and camera bags, or any bag larger than the permissible size.

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