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The Green Monster Meets NKOTBSB

2011-02-03T23:36:00.000-08:00

The guys never fail to bring me out of a nasty funk by announcing yet another opportunity to experience a "Once in a lifetime" event. NKOTBSB, New Kids on the Block and Back Street Boys, will perform live at Fenway park on June 11. I, for one, am determined to get a great seat. Yes, I know the presales started last week, but I have a theory about how I might be able to snag a super seat that may not be apparent to the average ticket buyer. I will undoubtedly have to do some creative investigating, but where there's a die hard BH, there's a WAY....FENWAY, that is!

They're ba-a-a-ck

2010-11-23T14:16:00.000-08:00

It's been a while since I've posted, but the last week has been filled with excitement at the anticipation of the recently announced NKOTBSB tour, Summer 2011.

That's right. Two Mondays ago, New Kids on the Block and the Back Street Boys joined forces to reveal that they are embarking on a joint tour to Ryan Seacrest.

Tickets have only been on sale for a week or two and already have sold out show dates, including Toronto and Chicago. The band has added additional dates in those cities to accomodate demand.

I am thrilled that I will have another chance to experience the "Guys" again. This time, I would love to be able to see them in their home town, Boston. Of course, there is always the second Chicago show.....if I can snag a ticket before that one sells out. Oh....what the heck....maybe I can swing both shows. After all, this is going to be an epic tour!!!!!!!!!!!! Hold on tight girls!!!!!!!!!!!!

Donnie's Risin' and Grindin'

2009-11-04T06:24:00.000-08:00

So, I have a confession to make. After the April concert, I became somewhat of a Twitter junkie, staying logged in to the wee hours of the morning in order to get my daily "Donnie" fix. It was a fascinating new way for fans to relate to their favorite stars. However, it is also a great way for fans to bond. I began speaking regularly with several "Block Heads" and "Donnie's Soldiers".

Sorry to say, after a few months, real life intervened and my attention was diverted to freelance writing and helping kids with their homework. I just didn't seem to have the time to invest in my Twittering as I did over the Summer.

A recent email from a friend reminded me of my twitter days and how much inspiration I seemed to gleam from those daily doses of "Donnie". I didn't realize just how much I missed them or how much of a motivation they were for me.

I would like to announce that I have officially returned to Twitter and can be found as Psaysofavril. I am anxiously awaiting Donnie's solo single "Rise and Grind" to be performed in Canada on Friday. You can watch this promo video from Donnie here!

2009-04-29T10:45:00.000-07:00

So, Donnie posted a challenge to fans from his Twitter account. He asked us to all make a video or picture with us wearing Celtic green and with "Goth" flair. When I saw his tweet, it was 2:30a.m. and I had just gotten home from a club. I rarely drink, but was with friends from out of town, and to say the least, I was a bit tipsy. So, I made a video. This pic is from that video.

The next day or so, Jordan offered to fly someone out to NY for their Today show performance on May 8. He even said that he would call your boss if you couldn't get off work. They must have something really special in store for us. I told them I would hitch hike to NY if I had to. I am pretty broke right now, but I soooooo want to be there. Still mad that I won't be at Donnie's launch party for Donnie D. Productions.

So, girls, if you want to see some really "Twisted" videos from crazy fans like me, check them out here: Twisted

My Face Time!

2009-04-20T10:45:00.000-07:00

Well, I finally got to meet my man, Donnie, and the other guys. It was a wonderful experience. Not exactly how I imagined it, but great, nonetheless.

Here is a recap my 5* experience:

I met some really great girls while waiting to enter the meet and greet party. We had organized our group online weeks before the event. We had about six girls. We all planned on going into the meet and greet together. Well, ILAA changed the way they number people, so one of our girls got stuck with another group.

We didn't let that get us down. Finally, it was our turn to go in. The other Donnie girl in my group told me to run right for Donnie. Do, that is pretty much what I did. More like a power walk, really. When I approached Donnie, he gave me a hug and I told him "I'm not leaving your side." So, he replied while he reached to put his arm around me, "Well, get over here, then."

It happened so fast, yet every second is forever burned into my memory. I did stay by Donnie's side, at least until after the pictures were taken. However, some girl who was supposed to be a Joe girl stood right in front of me during the first pic. Donnie told her to come over by us because she was taking a picture by herself. Then, took his arm off of me and grabbed her, I think so that she wouldn't be blocking me. But, that meant that not only was the first pic ruined because she was in front of me, the second pic had him with his arm around her and me standing alone with a pissed look on my face.

Ahhh, well. At least I had my hand on his butt the entire time. I'd like to think that is why he was smiling SOOOO big. A girl can dream, can't she?

As wonderful as it was to meet Donnie, the best part came after. After pics, I wanted to get a hug from the rest of the guys. When I turned around, there was Joe, all by himself, looking right at me. We both said hello and he gave me a one armed, loosey goosey hug. Was ok, cause I have never really been a Joe girl. I like his personality enough, but he's not my type.

Next, on to Danny. I said "Hi, Danny!" and we hugged. Was nice, but by this time the security was hollering for us to get going. There were only two guys left. Jordan, my original NKOTB love and his hot brother, Jon. Since I had already seen Jordan a few years earlier, and we had seconds left, I figured I would just move to Jon. That didn't happen, because on my way to Jon, Jordan grabbed me and hugged me. I thought I had died and gone to heaven. I had heard so many bad things about Jordan at meet and greets so that could have been part of the reason I was going to skip him, but he totally lived up to all of my childhood fantasies. He was sweet, funny, and very affectionate.

Security was really scrambling to push us out by now but there was Jon. I said hi Jon, and just then the security came to me, but they weren't fast enough for Jon. He came in for a hug, a really goooooood hug.

Those Knight brothers definately turned my great meet and greet into an unbelievable, once in a lifetime memory. I hadn't planned on shelling out any more money for another 5*, but now I am afraid I might be addicted. I better get another job if I plan on experiencing the Summer Tour, Full Service style! Who's with me????

Concert Day Gear

2009-04-02T06:32:00.000-07:00

Well, I have my outfit for the show bought and paid for. It has a bit of sparkle so, hopefully, I stand out in the crowd, a tad. I had to record from my webcam to see how it looks. I give myself a thumbs up!

I really wanted to have a unique t-shirt made for the meet and greet, but I doubt that is gonna happen before Tuesday. I'll have to think of something else I can make and give to Donnie. I'm trying to score myself a backstage pass.......I'll keep you posted on how that turns out:)

Oh, don't forget to click on the link to the right to follow Donnie on Twitter. He tweets all the time!

Love

Green Bay 5* FACE TIME FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!

2009-03-31T17:13:00.000-07:00

Ok, so I know it has been quite a while since my last post. I have been working hard to make sure that I get to see the guys 5*, since I missed the Milwaukee concert in October.

I have my 5* ILAA VIP to the Green Bay concert on April 7. A couple friends and myself will be driving down on the morning of and spending the night. I am the only one going 5* in my group, but I am not worried. I'm sure there will be plenty of chicas to chill with at the M&G.

There is supposed to be a tailgate party in the parking lot. I will probobly be blitzed by the M&G, but I am not the kind of person to act insane....so I should be ok. I am hoping that it just helps me loosen up a bit so I don't freeze when I'm in front of Donnie.

I've been following him on Twitter. I love that site. It makes you feel like you are more "in touch" with him, I guess. He is pretty good to post a few or more times a day. I don't know how he does all that he does, but I am sure glad he does!

I will try to be posting regularly and frequently from here on in. Oh, yeah, and they posted the Summer "Full Service" Tour! I soooo want to go to Vegas and Chicago. I might have to pick one or the other. At this point, I think I would be lucky to have gas money for Chicago, let alone flight and a hotel for Vegas.........but it would so be worth it!

Well, I'm out for now, girls.

Acting or Facetime?

2008-12-24T09:36:00.000-08:00

Well, Donnie made an announcement today on whether he intended to return to acting.....or return to the road in 2009. Check out what he says about getting more face time in 2009............

Donnie's Announcement

Danny says more shows are to come in 2009

2008-12-05T06:20:00.001-08:00

I guess this means there will be a SUMMER TOUR! I am so thrilled that I might finally get my chance to hear the guys live! (seen Jordan in concert, but not the rest) I can't wait for them to release more details. Check out Danny's blog here:

Danny's Blog

American Music Awards Performance

2008-11-23T20:10:00.000-08:00

All I can say is OMG! The guys were absolutely fabulous tonight. I love the way they did a medley by starting and finishing with two of their best new songs and putting a few of their greatest old ones in the middle. The crowd was really getting into it. This is what I have been waiting for. I wanted the rest of the music industry to see what these guys have been up to and give them their due respect! You can check out their performance on this You Tube video.

Funny Jon Interviewed by Donnie

2008-11-23T17:02:00.000-08:00

I just saw this post on a forum and thought it was funny. Check out Donnie interviewing Jon. This is typical of 'razzing that he endures from the guys on a regular basis.

Click on links to this post at the bottom and then on the post title.

BIG SURPRISE PLANNED!

2008-11-22T18:01:00.001-08:00

O.K. everyone, there is a big surprise planned for the last U.S. concert, being held at the Nokia theatre in L.A.

A group of enthusiastic fans have decided to surprise one of the guys with a special serenade during the concert. It is supposed to be top secret, but if you want information about it, you can message me or visit the NKOTB website. Go to forums and search under memorabilia.

I wish I was going to be there to help with the surprise. I guess I'll just have to watch for it on YouTube!

Leave Jon Alone!

2008-11-20T13:03:00.000-08:00

You all have GOT to see this video spoof of the "Leave Brittany Alone" Youtube video Joey Mac made about Jon. It is hilarious! I guess you have to learn to have a sense of humor when you deal with the kind of things they have to deal with on a daily basis. We dig it, guys!

Stay connected with NKOTB fans

2008-11-19T22:19:00.001-08:00

Comeback kids: Oshkosh area NKOTB fans enjoy a bit of reminiscing

2008-11-18T12:36:00.000-08:00

"Her childhood bedroom was a shrine to the worldwide late 1980s/early ’90s obsession-turned guilty pleasure. Bed sheets, a sleeping bag, the board game, dolls, posters and buttons – Kelly Nelson had anything and everything that New Kids on the Block gave their names, faces or likeness."Read More on this article from the Northwestern by Sarah Owen.

Step by step - The Boston Globe

2008-11-18T12:29:00.001-08:00

Step by step - The Boston Globe

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A Good Review

2008-11-16T11:47:00.001-08:00

Well, I found this remarkably positive revue on the guy's concert at the Dunkin' Donuts Center in Providence, Rhode Island. The critic shares their favorable experience at the Reunion concert by referring to the NKOTB as still having "good, if not better voices" than they did back in the day. There are compliments to Danny's break dancing, Jordan's falsetto, Joe's rendition of "Please, Don't Go Girl", and Donnie's gangster with a soft heart persona.

The title of the article is "New Kids are serious about nostalgia trip". I guess that is what's at the heart of this whole reunion tour for us fans. It provides us with an opportunity to relive one of the best times of our lives. When we were teenagers we couldn't wait to grow up. I know I always counted the years it would take before Jordan and my age wouldn't be so far apart. Twenty and twenty-eight, or maybe twenty-three and thirty-one. Well, now we are all at the age where the difference is irrelevant. We have an opportunity to live out our childhood dreams. I can't count how many times I fell asleep fantasizing about being old enough to be taken seriously by the guys.

Most of us realize that we will probably never have anything more than a fan/musician relationship, but the possibility exists, no matter how slight. That is what makes this tour magical for the fans, at least for this one.

Blogging like Crazy

2008-11-14T07:51:00.001-08:00

Well, it looks like the guys have been blogging quite a bit lately, especially Jon. I find it very interesting since it gives us a peek into his personality. Jon is usually so reserved and shy, but his writing seems like a place where he can express himself. Keep on writing Jon, because I love reading what you have to say.

One of his latest posts explains his anger about fans gone crazy on the freeway. Apparently, there have been some fans that think it is appropriate to drive up on the tour buses and try to take pictures or get the buses to pull over. Like that is really going to happen. Anyways, because of the spuratic driving of one fan, the driver of Jonathan's and Jordan's bus almost lost control. I wish people would grow up. The reunion has allowed us to be thirteen again, in our hearts, but our minds are still that of thirty-something women. We need to show our maturity and respect the lives of those we are so devoted to.

If it is meant for you to meet one of the guys, it will happen as it is supposed to. You can't force fate. Please, use common sense when in the presence of the guys. It would be awful if a few crazy fans ruined it for the rest of us.

Star Tribune Article

2008-11-06T11:16:00.000-08:00

The guys are still going strong. However, from word of mouth from fans at recent shows, it seems like the guys might be suffering from a bit of burn out. I don't think it will slow them down much, though. They are older but they are in awesome shape and I know each time they meet a new fan or hear the shreiks and yells from a roaring crowd that any exhaustion or stress melts away. Atleast, that's what I like to think. I'm still waiting for my "Face Time", so hopefully they get all the bugs worked out before next summer.

Summer 2009 Tour Confirmed!

2008-10-28T22:12:00.000-07:00

I can't believe my little ears, er, should I say eyes! I may finally get my face time in the U.S. instead of having to travel to Europe and spend a ton of money in order to get my face time. I will be the first person to buy a 5*VIP ticket when they go on sale. Well, atleast one of the first. I think I will try to catch a couple concerts since I was deprived this fall. Hopefully, I can earn enough revenue from my writing gigs to justify the expense, but if not.............I'll still be going.

Check out Danny Wood's interview on 95.1 KHOP

Missing the VIP Concert in Milwaukee

2008-10-28T08:07:00.000-07:00

I have been excited for the last five months, looking forward to attending the October 22nd NKOTB concert in Milwaukee. Unfortunately, I could not attend because one of the websites I write for invited me to Santa Monica for the fist ever weHow User Event. You can view my NKOTB article on eHow.

I was able to sell my 2 VIP tickets to a sweet lady from Illinois. She even said she would try to get Donnie to sign my cd case. She was able to meet him, get her picture taken with him, but sadly, she couldn't get him to sign my cd.

Although I am extremely jealous that she was able to go and I wasn't, I am happy that a true fan was able to have that experience because of me. I have heard that the guys are planning an 09' tour, so you can bet your bottom dollar that I will be catching as many concerts as I can afford!

I know I will get my face time and it will be well worth the wait!

Their First Tour City

2008-09-18T23:25:00.001-07:00

Well, the guys finished up their first concert of the Reunion tour. I have stayed up 4 hours past my usual bedtime in order to soak up any and all information regarding what happened at the show, how close VIPs actually got to the guys, and if you could take pictures with your own camera.

Needless to say, I am even more excited than I previously imagined. I heard of Donnie giving lip action to some lucky fan or fans, Jordan had his shirt off (phew),april wipes the sweat from her teeth, and that fans were, indeed, allowed to take really great pictures with their own cameras backstage. YIPEEEEEEE!

I haven't made many posts since I began this blog, but I intend to speak daily, or atleast every other day, as my excitement builds.

If I had the extra dough and a babysitter, I would definately get tickets for the October 4th date in Chicago. I've waited twenty years for this moment, I don't want to wait any longer than I have to.

Six Pack

2008-06-06T06:49:00.000-07:00

Well, considering that the NKOTB concert is not until October 22, I have five months, or twenty weeks to work on toning up my body. I bought a trampoline for my daughter for her birthday. You would not believe the workout you can get on that thing, and it's actually fun. If you crank the Hangin' Tough CD and bounce to the "Oh - Oh - Ohs" you barely notice the pain radiating from your exhausted muscles.

I haven't had Mountain Dew in a week and, surprisingly, no headaches. At this rate, I'll have a six pack in no time, HAHAHA. You do realize that Donnie and Danny are single, don't you? Granted, I am sorry that their marriages didn't work out, but now is now and you never know. (rantings of a delusional fan)

Anyways, even if I only get a hug from them, I'll still be lookin' good when the "right one" actually comes around.

It's been a while

2008-06-05T13:23:00.000-07:00

Well, it's definately been a while. The last time NKOTB appeared together I was learning how to drive. Now, here I am, thirty years old with two kids and a career. I had a glimpse back memory lane a couple of years ago when I discovered Jordan Knight was touring solo. I bought tickets for me and my two closest friends to attend a concert in Madison, Wisconsin. I thought it would be fun to fulfill one of my greatest childhood dreams, to meet Jordan Knight.

I could not have imagined just how wonderful it would be or how many emotions would come flooding back. I actually had tears in my eyes when he sang "I'll be loving you (forever)". I fell asleep to that song countless nights, pretending he was actually singing to me. Well, in November of that year, he actually did, kind of.

It was a very small venue and I was right up to the stage. I was close enough to touch him........so I did. Even though it was only a few seconds, it felt like time stood still in that moment. It was an accumulation of years of built up frustration, fantasy, and unfulfilled dreams, all coming to fruition in a single event.

Alright, maybe I am being a bit overdramatic. However, that one night was the most fulfilling experience of my life, save the birth of my children and their following milestones.

That is why, on May 30th, 2008, when I discovered that the NKOTB were reuniting and going on tour, I immediately regressed to a thirteen year old girl, but one with a credit card and access to the internet. I bought two 5 star VIP tickets to see all five of the NKOTB Men in Milwaukee, Wisconsin at the Bradley Center on October 22.

For the next five months, I get to be thirteen again!