The over/under on backflips going into this concert was five. If you took the over, you are cashing in. And the backflips weren’t even the most impressive aspects of this concert.

Benson Boone brought his “American Heart” tour to Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Wednesday, August 27. This is his first-ever arena tour.

Before we get to Boone, we have to give props to the opener, Elliot James Reay. Ya, we had never heard of him, either, but we are glad we now know who he is.

The singer-songwriter from the UK is a throwback to 50s/60s rock and roll, but he just happens to be living in the year 2025.

He sounded like a cross between Elvis and Carl Perkins, along with Harry Connick Jr. and Chris Isaak. Get to your seats by 8:00 p.m. to see his set and enjoy.

As much as we enjoyed the 23-y

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