Paul Potts comes to America, Tour Dates

I think Paul Potts is capable of selling out all shows in all cities, especially when he's mainly doing smaller size venues. I think he's limiting himself because he simply cannot cover them all. I just hope that he doesn't have to get back to his old job and sing professionally.

Hi, John . . .

I'd be interested in knowing the number of hits that YouTube audition video generated here Stateside. From what friends tell me, the CD has charted well here. To answer your question, I no longer work "in the industry" - deciding sanity was the better option. Query: Does buying 20 copies of "One Chance" for Xmas gifts disqualify me from claiming sanity?
There are actually hundreds, if not thousands, of places Stateside which would suit Paul Potts. Most colleges/universities/junior colleges have their own well-equipped theatres, high quality as to staffing and the talent they present. Colleges here may even have their own booking agents & others who package acts together for a wonderful evening of entertainment. While they qualify as "small venues," they are certainly not shopping malls. Don't be too sad for Paul, John. He's simply paying his dues. While it might seem he's already done that, there is always this flurry of "world tours/shopping malls/gas station openings" to herald a new performer - makes no difference to the record company and/or the act's management if that performer is singing opera or rock and roll.

Now that I've seen the schedule for Britain, I'm convinced his agents are trying to kill him (just joking, but half serious, I think). From an American viewpoint (mine, anyway), Paul Potts has that special something that can't really be defined. He has the talent and the ability to take his career to more sophisticated levels if he works at it, though, personally, I love the timbre of his voice as it is now. If he stays true to himself as a person and a man, he'll be "around" successfully as long as he cares to be. Best, Carole Scott Socha (Nearthewoods)