Visiting numerous countries in North America, Europe, Australia and Asia, the tour supported his first solo record, ...Something to Be.

The show is going to be something of its own animal, and I’m excited about seeing it grow…[3]Shortly after ending the More Than You Think You Are Tour with Matchbox Twenty, Rob Thomas began recording his solo effort.

Described as a fusion of adult contemporary and pop music, the album was tooled to distinguish Thomas from his popular band.

As the first single hit airwaves, Thomas announced he would embark on a mini-club tour in the United States to help promote the record.

Initially filmed for a PBS Soundstage special, the concert was later released on DVD, entitled, "Something to Be Tour—Live at Red Rocks".