Garth Live

Garth Live! brings country star’s greatest hits

BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI

Drew Baloh knew he had an uncanny resemblance to country superstar Garth Brooks.

So, the Farmington Hills, Michigan, native made a logical move. He started a Garth Brooks tribute act.

Since then, he has played to sold-out crowds across the United States as Garth Live! The production features Brooks’ songs like “Friends in Low Places,” “The Thunder Rolls,” “The Dance,” “Much Too Young (To Feel This Damn Old)” and “Ainʼt Goinʼ Down (‘til the Sun Comes Up).”

At the Lovin’ Life After 50 Expo, Baloh will play a solo show, but he plays around the Valley with a full band.

“I would say our live shows with the band focus a lot on the arrangements and appearance that was on his most recent arena and stadium tour,” says Baloh, who lives in Norterra and works full time at TAD Management.

“I do that for a reason. There’s one other guy who does this professionally. He and I are friends. He focuses on how he looked in the 1990s. I give a different look to make sure we’re a little different.”

Norterra resident Drew Baloh works full time at TAD Management when he’s not performing as Garth Brooks. (Drew Baloh/Submitted)

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