Bo Newcomb began playing piano by ear at age 10. Soon after he began piano lessons and learned to read music.By age 14 he had acquired a combo organ and began playing in his first band. Throughout High School, Bo played in various horn bands such as "The Cellars" and "Revolution."

   After High School graduation, Bo entered Elon Univ. in the Fall of '72 and began his studies as a Music Ed. Major with concentration on the piano. He graduated from Elon with a Music Ed. Degree in Spring '76. During his time at Elon, Bo played in local N.C. bands such as "China Grove" and "Odyssey". In Fall '76 Bo began his career as a Band instructor and music teacher at Park View Middle and High and continued in these positions until Spring '87. He also received his Master's Degree in Administration from Longwood Univ. in Spring of '85.His gigging time was limited during this time period due the responsibilities as a  Band Director.

    In the Spring of '87, Bo accepted a job as an Ass't Principal at Bluestone Middle School. This new position allowed him more weekend time to pursue his playing career and he helped form Overtime at this time. He currently is a Central Office Administrator for Mecklenburg County Public Schools and lives in Chase City with his wife, Debbie and two kids, Meredith and W.A.IV. He continues to hold down the keyboards for Overtime and sings back-up. He also serves as treasurer for the group. He continues to love the experience of playing "live" keys with a "live" band.