We were surrounded by NKOTB fans - Mrs. Wahlberg was sitting right in front of us! I do remember having a cassette tape (wow) when I was little but was never a big fan. Since NKOTB are from Boston the crowd was going nuts, my ears are still ringing. I can say I was really impressed with their energy and think they were overwhelmed with the response from their hometown crowd. Both groups came out clad in Boston Bruins jerseys for the final number and the highlight of the show, "Everybody (Backstreet's Back)" and "Hangin Tough" mash-up.
Ummm this is a little embarrassing... but I still have some of my prized BSB memorabilia that I unearthed from a box under my bed. I'll always be a teeny bopper at heart. I remember begging my dad to order this Nick Carter shaped CD off eBay. He also drove me and my friends to countless concerts growing up - he's seen all the great boy bands of our day thanks to me!
Tartan Mate Tote $148
Before the concert we walked around Back Bay and had a delicious lunch at Piattini Wine Cafe. Alexis bought this cute new tote you see in the picture above at Anthropolgie. I want one too!
If you were ever a fan and have the chance to see the tour it's definitely worth it! Did you have a favorite group?
I would have *loved* to watch all the people at that concert!! I remember 20+ yrs ago we all used to wear the NKOTB buttons to school...some girls would have buttons of every member...I think I had Joey and Donnie! Too funny! -e
ReplyDeleteJealous!!!!!!!!!!!! I was in LOVE with Brian!!! They are great I'm so glad they are doing their tour as a together thing! Love it!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, I am so jealous that you got to go!! I was also in love with ol' Nick.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you got to witness NKOTB in their home town - there's nothing like it. And I'm sure your BSB didn't disappoint either! Love the memorabilia... we all have it....
ReplyDeletemy dad and i went to my first bsb concert when i was in 7th grade. oh the memories! looks like you had a blast! : )
ReplyDeleteI got to see New Kids for my 12th birthday, it was epic...and then I got to see BSB when I was in college. But the two together would be great. I was completely freaking out when they were on the today show this week!
ReplyDeleteNo you did not!!! I am so jealous! I saw them on the Today show last week and the boy band spark was ignited once again.
ReplyDeleteI hope you had a great time!
How fun..I remember cassette tapes! I liked the Backstreet Boys, but Nsync was always my favorite, hehe!
ReplyDeleteHow fun! I was a huge New Kids fan and when they came out with a new album a couple years ago my father offered to go in the attic and retrieve all of my stuff. Oh and I bought the combined cd last week.
ReplyDeleteJust discovered your blog. So fun!
ReplyDeleteI had to laugh at the New Kids/ Back Street Boys Concert post because I also was in love with Nick Carter. I saw the BSB's in concert twice and pretty much had front row seats where I was yelling " I love you Nick and crying.." and yes cassette tapes. Noting like Debbie Gibson and the boys blasting on our cassette players.