I guess when I was 16, every now and again I would think, “wow! I am amazing…” or “I did hit that step in an extraordinary fashion…” Its easy to do when you have tens of thousands of people every night screaming your name. Luckily, I never fell into that trap long enough to believe that I was bigger than all of it. Now as an adult, those thoughts never come close to my ego. It’s not about me. Its not about the New Kids. Its about the relationship between us and the fans. The love that it represents is powerful and evidently ever lasting. I am grateful to be a part of it. I had the thought that I would have been just as happy in the crowd at the Kiss Concert watching the New Kids as being up there. There was so much love in that moment that I didn’t care what part I played in it. It just felt good to rejoice over something together with so many people. That being said it was incredible from my perspective.
Everything has gone perfectly. When I look back on The Today Show performance, it just wouldnt have felt right if it didn’t rain. ( I’m sure that the amazing people that showed up for us would beg to differ… “sunny and 70 degrees would have been perfect too, Joe”). When we did that last interview on the stand in the middle of the crowd… Whoa! Another wave of “I thought what we had back in the day was special, but this is crazy!”
This ride has really just begun. We’re gonna have some good times 
I’m really excited to put this live show together. What a gift to have such a challenge. I say challenge because although its so much fun, we take it very seriously. We want to put on the show of your life time.
Probably the most often said thing from our fans I hear is ” you guys were my first concert!” And thats a very special milestone to behold and be a part of. We cherish that and want to take that to another level x 20.
We’ll keep you posted. Hopefully, you guys will listen and agree with every amazing idea I have
- jm
May 27th, 2008 at 3:16 am
You guys were my first concert. That was beautiful Joe:)
May 27th, 2008 at 3:17 am
I cannot speak for eveyone, but I stuck with you guys. I follwed your careers the best I could and never stopped loving you. For me this seemed to be a long time coming. I cannot wait for September, I will see you at Mohegan Sun. I know the show will be terrific!
May 27th, 2008 at 3:23 am
I wish I could say “You guys were my first concert”, but I hope I will see you (of course if you come to Europe
)
I love reading what you’re thinking about getting back with NKOTB, it’s so fascinating
best wishes,
Kinga from Poland
May 27th, 2008 at 3:31 am
It really kinda warms my heart every time one of you guys talks about this whole thing like it’s just as amazing from your side as it is from ours. I continually look forward to new music, the shows, and to see if ya’ll continue having as good a time as it looks like you are.
Peace, sir, and enjoy the day.
May 27th, 2008 at 3:32 am
Hi,Joe-Mac (^-^)/
I went to NY to see Today Show and NJ Zootopia from JAPAN !!!
So excited, I never forget 2 days (>_<)
I was so lucky, I could met u and all beantown guys @ Macy’s and Zootopia meet & greet,too. Thanx so much,it took almost 20 years to meet all member by face to face.(;_;)
A lot of Japanese brockheads really are waiting for u in JAPAN.
Please come to JAPAN a.s.a.p
All my Luv,
AKARI from JAPAN xoxo
May 27th, 2008 at 3:33 am
Hi, Joey! Thank you soooo much for the blog. NKOTB was my first concert back in 1990; if you knew how strict my parents were, you would be extremely honored that they allowed me to go (of course they were there too:) I’m so happy to hear that this experience is good for you, too! I know this has been quite the thrill for me…your reunion almost seems divine in my life, which sounds a bit idiotic, but it’s very true. Being able to revisit a time when I was full of joy is something not to be taken for granted. I can’t thank you, the rest of the New Kids, and your families for the willingness to come back to all of this chaos. The music is what it’s about as well as this connection with us fans:)
The fans are definitely enjoying it! I think you’re right, this is going to be an amazing experience! I really think this will be the best!!!!! I just hope I get to go to my second NKOTB concert soon!!!! I have to wait for a Nashville, Knoxville, or Charlotte show (shameless begging I know!).
Again, thank you for the sweet blog, and the music is going to be fabulous, the shows will be energetic, and the experience will be priceless for all of us! There is a lot of love, and we’re glad you feel it because we do to! I think having the technology adds to the “closeness” we all feel. It’s a beautiful little New Kids family! Take care, God bless, and I can’t wait to experience the live show!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Much love & many blessings, Kimberly, Bristol, VA
May 27th, 2008 at 3:38 am
Oh JOEY,
ur blog is so wonderful!
I wish I´d have a bit more money to come to the states and to see u performe live. But I don´t have so I have to hope u guys will come to europe.
And I SWEAR that I´ll be there!!!
U know why, Mr. JoeMac?!?!
Coz I´ll be loving u guys forever and u make me keep on smiling!
May 27th, 2008 at 3:42 am
I couldn’t say you were my first concert but I so hope I’ll be able to say “You were my best concert EVER!”
Really can’t wait.
And thanx for everything you all did so far - every new tune, every new blog, picture or video always brightens up my day.
Take care,
Vendulka
May 27th, 2008 at 3:56 am
Hey Joey
Thank you for blogging again. It means so much to us! I am unfortunately unable to say that you were my first concert…I was 14 when you first came to the UK in 1989 and 16 when you last toured - I was alone in my fandom and at that age, my folks wouldn’t allow me to go to concerts on my own. I was hoping I’d get to see you in ‘94 but then you guys split up
I’m just “keeping my fingers crossed” that you guys do come to the UK so that I can say you were my best ever concert even though I can’t say you were my first! I’m so damn excited that you guys are back doing all this, and that the internet now exists so I can keep up with what you’re doing and watch the performances you’ve done so far! And I CAN’T WAIT for you guys to visit the UK.
Thanks again for the blog Joey…19 years have passed and you STILL rock my world
Helen xxx
P(Still saving water by showering with a friend)
May 27th, 2008 at 3:56 am
Joe,
I’d have so much to tell you, but every time I try to write, all the words seem to vanish from my head. I guess it seems there’s nothing I could say that you haven’t already heard.
So, as my words are already gone by now, what else can I say? Ok, I’ll be repetitive this time. You guys are doing great. This reunion is the best gift you could ever give to us, fans. THANK YOU and congratulations on everything! We can feel how serious you are about this, and how hard you’re working to make this happen the best way possible. And, as I said on Donnie’s last blog, we’ll always be there for you, no matter what, no matter where we are or where you are. I wish you guys, from my heart, all the best, always.
Love,
Lena
São Paulo, Brazil
May 27th, 2008 at 3:57 am
Hey Joey Joe,
It is real great to hear from your side of how you see Us, your fans and the emotions you all feel while experiencing such a blessed life. I know it’s probably a long shot….though would Australia be on the cards for a Tour? My kids would join me in going, along with my friends who are fellow Blockheads.
Lv and Luck Always
Donna
May 27th, 2008 at 3:59 am
Hi Joe! Thanks so much for your post! I can honestly say NKOTB was my first concert! I was only 13 when I became a fan, and 14 when I went to my first concert, and my overprotective parents thought I was too young even then, but they finally let me go
With my mom, but at least I got to go. lol
May 27th, 2008 at 4:02 am
Hey Joey,
Thanks for your blog, to let us see that you’re enjoying it as much as we do! Love you, always!
Wait for you in Paris, France but I’d go anywhere in Europe to see you! And you’ll be my son’s (he’s 4) 1st concert most probably
Take care
May 27th, 2008 at 4:02 am
You weren’t my first concert, rather my second. But y’all were definitely the best! Looking forward to the next being y’all again. I am enjoying this so much. I just want to say thank you.
Lori
May 27th, 2008 at 4:03 am
If the concert is anything near the small taste from Zootopia the fans will love it! And, I am sure we will! I know I can hardly wait for more to come! The summer is a long time and I feel like a kid again wishing away time, except instead of wanting the school year to be gone, I want the summer to fade away.
We know you guys are working hard and the effort will pay off in the end. So far, we love all that you’ve done…no reason for that to change!
Blessings to you & your family!
May 27th, 2008 at 4:06 am
Hi Joe!
Thanx for your beautiful words! I have to agree with Kimberdancer: the technology these days is a BIG PLUS!!!! I mean, in the “old days” you would hear stuff like 2 weeks later in some mag. But now you go online, and we get to see the shows and interviews within hours after the fact!!!! This makes it all so intense and ‘family-like’! I feel closer to the fans and the New Kids then ever…I know that might sound silly, but it’s true. I’m enjoying every minute off it, and it’s GREAT to know you guys do too!
Did I hear you give a shout out to Griffin at the Boston show?! That’s sooooo sweet!!!! I bet he’s grown alot. My youngest daughter, Zoey (yes…quilty!), is 1,5 and they grow up so fast! Enjoy him whenever you can, before you know it they are in school (like my eldest Jennifer, she’s turning 7 this year!!! OMG…)!
Ok, enough with the personal stuff… I hope NKOTB will come over to Europe!! We are really looking forward on seeing all 5 of you again. Maybe I’ll bring Jenn, she really wants to come…but I don’t know yet. It’s kinda…”my thing”, if you know what I mean. Just me and the Dutchies…hangin’ tough with the New Kids! SEE YA!!!! Joe Mac’s in tha House! Oh yeah…
*hugs* Jessica”K” - NL
May 27th, 2008 at 4:08 am
Oh God… I better not cry…
It’s been an amazing ride so far… even from thousand of miles away on the other end of the world. No matter how much we can thank you, it’s never enough to show how much we love and appreaciate what has happenned so far!
As everyone else, I’m also lost for words. Thank you for you heartfelt blog. You guys are doing great and with each new blog, each show, each song we are loving you more and more each day.
You’re all always in my prayers… All the best in all you do, always.
I’ll still be loving you,
Seryna from Brunei
May 27th, 2008 at 4:09 am
Hey Joey! It feels so good to have you guys back on stage! You did a wonderful blog… need more of that!
You gotta come to Germany soon… lots of german blockheads are waiting for you!!!
While listening to “summertime”, all the memories come across my mind again… it feels like you have never been gone. It feels soooo good!!!
Good bless you all!!
Love, Simone
May 27th, 2008 at 4:16 am
You are so wonderful Joey, thanks for making us feel so special and thank you even morge for making us a part of all this!
We love you! Greets from Germany!
May 27th, 2008 at 4:16 am
Joey ….
you couldn’t decribe all that any better.
Love ya & can’t wait to see you in Germany & then later in Chicago (4th of october) *GRIN*
lots of love,
Kathrin
May 27th, 2008 at 4:22 am
What is it with you guys and these blogs?!
You all always say just the right thing and manage to bring some of us to tears.
Well, This year will be my first NKOTB concert. I couldn’t be more exicted. I was watching the video for “The Right Stuff” and while sitting there it hit me…”I am finally going to see you guys live!”
Besides my children being born, I cant imagine a happier moment.
I have waited 19 years for this…and I was tired of waiting. LOL.
Thank you guys for doing this and letting us experience it with you all over again.
NiKi
(Texas)
May 27th, 2008 at 4:27 am
xoxoxoxoxxoxoxoxoxoxox
Zee
p.s again.. words can’t even justify or fully express everything…. :=) but I think you get the message
May 27th, 2008 at 4:29 am
Yet again I get tears in my eyes from reading a blog. And this time it’s from the man I have loved since I was 12. Thank you Joe for your special words. They are very heartfelt, we can feel the love from all over the world. I am so looking forward to this amazing ride. I have loved every second of it so far and I am so glad I have been here from the beginning. I was at the Today show and although, yes, it would have been nice to have 70 and sunny, I agree with you that something about it raining made it even more special.
Thank you, thank you and thank you again for being such wonderful men (especially you Joe!) and truly appreciating your fans. I believe that is one reason why we all have an enduring love for you guys. And thank you for coming back and giving us another ride at a time in all our lives that we could really use it!
HUGS and KISSES!!!
Malina aka anilam18
May 27th, 2008 at 4:34 am
Joey,
You weren’t my first concert, but it was the first one where I got to choose the band, I paid for the tickets, and I went without adult supervision. I felt like such a grown up — and you guys made it all worth it.
I have to admit, initially, I wasn’t too sure if I wanted to do the whole concert thing this time around, but you guys have really shown me how authentic and “for-the-fans” you are. I would just kick myself if I missed this concert — especially since I live in one of the towns where you will be performing. I can’t wait to see you.
Deborah
May 27th, 2008 at 4:47 am
First I must apologise for my very bad one in English. I come from Germany and my school hours already are for a while.
3 weeks ago I have found out that NKOTB have got together again as a Band and play musik again. My first reaction: I have cried – for hours! I am totally inspired and now I could start again! At that time, unfortunately, to the Germany concerts I could not go, because I was still too young and nobody wanted to go with me together to the concert.
Now I hope that the music hits in Germany again like a flash and soon gives to hear it completely a lot from NKOTB in Germany and to see. During the last 13 years I have wished every year in New Year’s Eve that NKOTB play musik again. And, finally, it is had become!!!!
I love you – NKOTB and every fan who has never stopped being a fan!
One of your biggest fans from Germany - Nina
May 27th, 2008 at 4:49 am
Hi Joey
Thank you so much for posting this sweet blog! It really warms my heart to hear tou telling how you feel about this whole thing. It means a lot to us fans to hear such loving words! I’m so thrilled that you 5 fab are back again, can’t wait to hear more of the new music! Thanx for doing this! You guys must have the most supportive families…God bless them!!
Good luck and take care,
Maria - Norway
(You guys were my first concert back in 1991. We travelled all the night to get to Stockholm, Sweden to see you there, and it really paid off!!!)
May 27th, 2008 at 4:54 am
Hi Joey
Thank u so so so much for taking the time out from ur busy schedule to write a blog. Everything you guys do however big or small means so much to us. You guys make us so happy and we appreciate everything u guys r doing.
Again thank u very much.
scarletdet-UK
May 27th, 2008 at 4:57 am
i just wanna thank you and the guys joe for making a little brooklyn girls dram come true for i never got to go to a concert when i was 12..i was at the today show and rain or shine it rocked..that was the first time i got to see you perform and it was all that i expected and more..nothing can compare…this bronchittis i got is all worth the rain and cold..cant wait till the borgata in atlantic city and msg..
ill be loving nkotb forever
May 27th, 2008 at 5:00 am
I am so jazzed about the return of NKOTB! i can’t stop talking about it. And everyone thinks i am nuts! but i wouldn’t have it any other way…. i remember when i used to say that when you guys came back, i would be the first in line to buy tickets! everyone just laughed at me, they never believed it would happend…thanks for making my dreams come true and proving my friends wrong! can’t wait to see you in Cleveland!!
May 27th, 2008 at 5:01 am
NKOTB was my first 6 concerts and I will never forget them! The joy and anticipation of those days are back and even now that I am married and have 2 kids, re-living those feelings almost make me forget the last 16 years! Thank you guys so much for everything you have given to your fans — we love you for it! I can’t wait to see you in St Louis on November 10th!
Yours truly,
Cara
May 27th, 2008 at 5:02 am
Joe,
The Jackson’s Victory was my first concert, but New Kids was my second! Thanks for coming back and letting me share the great times I had with my daughter (10). She LOVES summertime! THANK YOU!
Karen - first concert 1989 Myrtle Beach, SC
May 27th, 2008 at 5:07 am
Amazing! You guys are absolutely amazing. You were my first and second co concert. You were actually my first concert that I camped out 2 nights in order to get great seats just to see you up close. I was fortunate enough to meet you and Donnie when I was 14 years old. My grandmother at 80 years old tells the story of her ambushing you two while you were trying to eat just so I could meet you in Knoxville, TN (so sorry she did this). The best part of this story is that it caused my girls to start asking questions about the group and wanting to hear your songs! Now….they have fallen in love with Joey Mac the same way I did “back in the day”. My 11 year old watches old videos from concerts, news interviews, and anything else she can find on the internet just to find out more about you and the rest of the guys. These girls get me so tickled every night. In one weeks time they both have all of your songs on their ipod. The best part is watching and listening to my 6 year old running around the house with her ipod on - just as loud as it can be singing Please Don’t Go Girl at the top of her lungs. I would love to say that NKOTB would be their first concert too but I had to endure the Cheetah Girls two years ago and just missed Hannah Montana by the skin of my teeth. I will be taking the two of them to see you guys in either Atlanta or Cleveland and I can’t wait to see the look in thier eyes when they see all five of you on stage for the first time. Thank you guys for giving me the joy again to experience this all over and to experience the “hype” as a mother watching my girls react the same way I did. I just don’t know how patient they will be to wait until October!
And on another note - I am so happy for you guys. The reception you have received is overwhelming for me. I could only imagine what it must feel like to experience this in your shoes. You all deserve every bit of the love from the fans that you are receiving. God bless all of you and your families.
May 27th, 2008 at 5:08 am
the new kids on the block was my first concert and i will never forget it. i can’t wait to see them again. my little 6 year old daughter loves “summertime” too. she tries to sing along with the song. thank you
May 27th, 2008 at 5:14 am
I was actually never able to see the New Kids back in the day. When New Kids were performing at the time I was 10-14 and my parents would never take me. Unfortunately, the concert cherry was popped back when I was 15 or 16 when my parents wanted to see an artist in Branson, MO and I was bored as hell. So now at 28 I still hadn’t found a concert I was willing to go to, until now. I love the new sound and can’t wait to see New Kids in Chicago.
May 27th, 2008 at 5:22 am
Hi Joe,
thanks for posting again
It’s normal because you’re all unique to us. I really think your reunion will be a huge success
I wish I could have been present at the Today Show, I saw the videos and I can say that it was really great!!
I’m so happy that you have got back together and I hope to see you soon in Europe
You will be my very first concert and I’m proud of it.
I know you guys take this challenge very seriously, we can see it and I must say that your new songs are beautiful!
It always makes me smile when I hear you saying that it was incredible to see how much fans you still have
Thanks again for this beautiful dream that has come true!
May 27th, 2008 at 5:23 am
Joe-
I am so glad that you guys are back. This means so much for me and the fans. My prayers has been answered! I can’t see you and the rest of the guys when ya’ll head to Texas (Dallas show). What’s so funny Joe is that I am a married woman with twin girls acting like a 12 year old…haha I probably be acting like that when I go to your concert! Haha I’m going to feel sorry for my friends :o) Just wanted to let you know that you mean A LOT to me and I am forever graceful for everything you do. Thank you guys for doing this and letting us experience it with you all over again!!!
I want to thank you so much for everything! NKOTB was my first concert
Love-
Sarah
May 27th, 2008 at 5:29 am
Joe,
Thanks so much for everything!
Thank you so much for your post, it came in just at the right time of the day!
I can also say you were my first concert, in Germany in 1991, and I hope it won’t be too long until the second time. After all I’ve seen and heard in the past weeks, I’m convinced it will be the show of my lifetime
Love, Joy
May 27th, 2008 at 5:44 am
Hi Joe!
You guys were my first concert back in Stockholm, -91. You were also my second in Gothenborg the same year. I really wish I could say you will be my next concert, that is if you make it to Sweden this tour. Anyway, I’m sure you are going to put together an amazing show!!
Thank you for writing another blog, it’s so exciting to read your thoughts about everything that happens right now.
Love, Elisabet
May 27th, 2008 at 5:44 am
Joe,
Not my first concert….but definitely the best! That was in 89. Followed by a second NKOTB concert in 89….and then again by the Magic Summer concert in 1990. To this day, that remains a very magical summer for me! That was the closest I ever got to meeting any of you…I had 10th row seats and made it to the stage and touched Donnie and Jordan. I am going (hopefully) to your Dallas show, but with 4 kids, I’ll be doing good just to get tickets.
At 31, I still find myself getting very defensive when people talk badly about NKOTB…it’s amazing how quickly I can become 11 again
I hope this experience is as incredible for you guys as it is for us fans!!!
Love,
Marcy
May 27th, 2008 at 5:54 am
I can say you are my first concert Portland Maine Civic Center. It was a full house and an amazing concert. This time I’m older and I’m going to the Ohio Show to share it with my best friend from High School. I’m getting VIP tickets and We are going to have the time of our lives. My husband and kids are cheering for you from Maine. They to relieze how amazing this is for me to live out a dream I’ve had since I was 15 years old. I’m so greatful for your music. Thanks guys and I’ll see you in Ohio.
Your Fan for Life
Heather from Maine
May 27th, 2008 at 5:54 am
Hey JM! Thank you for your blog it’s good to hear from you. Yes nkotb in the 90s was my first and best ever concert and I can’t wait for the next! I do hope you come to UK, but just in case you don’t any time soon I’m coming to you in Boston in Sept! I know you guys take it very seriously and that is why we appreciate all your work. It’s amasing how I forget being 29 listening toand watching you guys, if I could have my old bedroom back with all the posters I would actually love that! Keep doing what you’re doing we love it
May 27th, 2008 at 5:57 am
I cannot wait to see you in October!! You guys were my first concert and everyday I am so excited to see what new things you are working on. This is a dream come true for all of us fans and I know I speak for everyone when I say THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
May 27th, 2008 at 5:58 am
“Hopefully, you guys will listen and agree with every amazing idea I have.”
LoL Now that’s funny… Not many people can make me laugh out loud before 6am… Congrats!
A very sweet blog it was indeed, Joey Joe.
Hmm… come to think of it… Being the die-hard Donnie girl I’ve always been… I think this is the first time I’ve ever sent a message to another Kid! Feels weird… like I’m cheatin’ or somethin’…
:-O
May 27th, 2008 at 5:59 am
All I can say is THANK YOU! You guys will always have a special place in my heart! You were are HUGE part of my adolesence and now again as an adult. And “yes” New Kids was my first concert! I will never ever forget it! I can’t wait to see what you guys are going to do this time around! Take care and keep haging tough!
Love you guys!
Jennifer
May 27th, 2008 at 6:06 am
Hey Joe, it was amazing to see you guys on television again…and the fact that the memory brings back good memories of a time past is just a bonus!!! I get to buy tickets this week for Edmonton (5-star VIP) and San Diego, and rumour has it possibly Calgary…so will see you at all 3 concerts!!! Enjoy it now, because if you thought your concerts two weeks ago was special, just wait until you start the tour and realize that we still love you guys, and that we can be just as crazy now as we were then…
Take care,
Shauna
May 27th, 2008 at 6:09 am
Hey Joey thanks for the blog. Everyday I come onto this site waiting to see if anything new has been written. I am going to your concert here in Tampa on Nov. 2nd. I am so very excited. I am getting the 5 star V.I.P pass so I will have a chance to meet you guys.. I would really love to have the opportunity to just sit down with all you and just talk. I feel like I have known all of you for years. Thank you again Joey for writing down your thoughts. I just want to say the I enjoyed every album and every concert that I had went to. I love you guys and can’t wait to see all of you in Tampa.
Here is my e-mail address batcat2006@gmail.com.
Hugs and kisses
Laura
May 27th, 2008 at 6:11 am
You were my first concert, Joe! Can’t wait to see you guys again at the Borgata!
May 27th, 2008 at 6:13 am
Thank you so much for the blog! All 5 of you are so special to me. You guys really were my first loves and the love we feel back from you makes me so glad to be a part of this. I don’t think we, the fans, could ever Thank you enough for what you are doing for us. You are all amazing!!
New Kids was my first concert, and my 2nd and my 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th! LOL Sometimes I saw you twice in one day. Certainly some of the best times of my life. I cannot wait til October when you come back to Detroit.
Take care Joe and give lots of love to your family from us!
May 27th, 2008 at 6:14 am
I love the fact that you guys keep saying how crazy this is too you still. Really? Did you think that your fans would ever let you down? We will always be there for you, no matter what, no matter how long it’s been, and yes no matter what the weather is like, we will always be there to cheer you on. You guys have meant so much to so many people without even trying really. Someday I will manage to not get so geeked out every time I meet you guys to thank you in person fro what you have done for us. But for now LOL, I can only keep myself composed online, in person I still go crazy like a 17 year old girl.
We’ll love you guys forever
Jen
May 27th, 2008 at 6:15 am
Joe-
I want to thank you so much for everything! NKOTB was my first concert I am so glad that you guys are back. This means so much for me and the fans. My prayers has been answered! I can’t see you and the rest of the guys when ya’ll head to Texas (Dallas show). What’s so funny Joe is that I am a married woman with twin girls acting like a 12 year old…haha I probably be acting like that when I go to your concert! Haha I’m going to feel sorry for my friends :o) Just wanted to let you know that you mean A LOT to me and I am forever graceful for everything you do. Thank you guys for doing this and letting us experience it with you all over again!!!
Love-
Sarah
May 27th, 2008 at 6:20 am
Hi Joey,
as always … We are happy with the come back, is still incredible everything that is happening, as every little thing that happens affects our lives and change it positively …
thanks once again …
and … we expect them in South America xD
god bless you and your family …
May 27th, 2008 at 6:20 am
Joe,
Thanks so much for taking the time to write for us. You must know that even now (as we did back in the day) we hang on every word and every detail of information we can get on ya’ll!
It warms my heart to know that you feel this connection too and that it’s not just us crazy fans! There is something special there. It’s almost as if you guys have this bond with your fans that is not typical of other musical groups. You really care for us and we care for you. We love you guys so much and we are so happy that YOU’RE happy. We love seeing you together again, making music, goofing off, just being friends again.
You didn’t have to do this reunion. You were successful enough the first time around and you all have had success as indivduals. We really feel like you are doing it for us fans and that is an incredible feeling. Thank you Joe.
…and NKOTB was my first concert, I was 15.
Love,
Allison
May 27th, 2008 at 6:23 am
HHi Joe,
I love that this go round we have the internet - blogs are great!
I was a t the TOday Show (back left stage - don’t get me started) and I couldn’t hear a word you all were saying. When I got home and watched it and heard what you said about the fans it brought me to tears. And now - this blog - and more tears. My husband ( a hater ) likes to tell me that you guys don’t care about the fans - well I know he’s wrong. THanks Joe!
I’ll be seeing you in East Rutherford, Las Vegas, Houston, San Antonion, Dallas, and Tampa in the fall.
God Bless,
Amanda
May 27th, 2008 at 6:29 am
Hi Joe,
I’m so happy to read that you guys could feel our love and energy at the Today show. That’s exactly why I went. Even though after waiting for 10 hours I could only see you guys through the angled viewfinder of my camera (which I had to hold way up in the air so all the rain water ran down my sleeves, so, yeah, 70 and sunny would have been nice), I didn’t care. I was there for kind of the same reason you go to a wedding. You want the people in front of you to be surrounded with love and support, even if they don’t see you personally.
I can’t wait to see you guys close up at the Izod center in September, and I really really can’t wait to hear the new album!
Thank you guys so much for coming back!
Katie
May 27th, 2008 at 6:35 am
Joe,
There is nothing better than waking up and reading a blog from you Joey! You brought tears to my eyes just like Donnie’s blog did. You are right, there is an intense love between you guys and us the fans. You were my first crush and my first concert!! I was 14 yrs old when I fell hard for NKOTB!! I think I have fallen harder for you guys this time around….if that is possible. Being at the Today show was an amazing experience and I was right there when you were on that platform…..your right it was crazy…intensely crazy!!! I could feel the love and see the looks of amazement on your faces. It was a moment I will NEVER forget!!
Thanks for this incredible reunion! Thanks for being who you are Joe! You stole my heart at 14 and you will always have a special place in my heart. I am looking forward to..no I am incredibly excited about seeing you guys in Texas! I will be there at all three concerts! If I could I would be at all your concerts but I guess one trip to NYC and running around TX will have to be enough for now.
Oh, and I think the rain was perfect in some way I can’t explain….I wouldn’t have wanted it any other way now that I look back on it.
Love always,
Jenni (aka Joey4ever)
May 27th, 2008 at 6:36 am
Yes NKOTB were my first concert also and i had the pleasure of meeting you in 1998 the best news i heard that you were getting back together.
May 27th, 2008 at 6:36 am
WOW! JM!
You were my first concert when I was 12 in 1990, I actually went to two of your concerts in Massachusetts.
You were great at the Today Show (from what I saw behind the stage
I went home and bragged that we “locked eyes” during your interview on stage when you were facing the back of the stage (even though there were 100 girls in front of me 
though its a nice thought to have.
See you in D.C.
I’m so glad you guys are back! We all missed you!
Jackie
May 27th, 2008 at 6:38 am
You were my first concert too! Thank you for the kind words Joey - you all made life so much fun - and I felt like you were in my living room each day as I watched my NK Videos. This reunion extravaganza makes me feel like a kid again….YEAH THE BLOCK IS BACK!
Your Today Show left me speechless….Your NEW KIDS FLORIDA FANS are on their way to BEANTOWN to see you live….in September….can’t wait for the show.
Best of Luck to you all in your new adventure - your fans are STILL here, cheering you on and looks like we are never going anywhere - you guys ROCK!
Take Good Care,
Corrie in Gainesville, FL
May 27th, 2008 at 6:39 am
Joe-
I have to tell you- this is exactly why we fell for you 15 years ago- You’re amazing!! You’ve always been all about the fans- thats what its all about, right?? That is what makes you so special Joe- we are truely lucky to be supporting such a hardworking, smart, fun-loving guy like you. I am honored to be a part of this RIDE and I cannot wait to see what you have in store for us! I am up for anything!!
Thanks for the blog, it really means so much to us to hear from you. We know that you guys are all keeping very busy- but keeping in touch is so important- THANKS for the time!
Looking forward to Sept 9th and seeing you in DC, Atlantic City and East Rutherford. HUGS to you and the family.
XO- Angie ~ Baltimore
May 27th, 2008 at 6:39 am
Thanks for blogging again, Joe! You guys are all so sweet, and almost TOO humble! Jordan used to ask whether we’d be lovin’ you guys forever…we all said yes and MEANT IT!
I was at all three shows and met you at Macy’s and it was an unbelievably great weekend. And, Joe, you were particularly great — what a moment with you and hat with no top at the Today Show! 
Hope you guys will keep some things going during the summer to help us all make it through to the fall. Words can’t tell you how excited I am for the fall tour, and it’s great you’re just as excited.
(P.S. Give Jordan a little nudge to blog!)
May 27th, 2008 at 6:42 am
Joe,
So nice to see a blog from you. Thanks for geting back together you have made my dreams come true! I know yall care about the fans and we are so grateful for that. Can’t wait to see you in GA.
Love always,
Your southern girl
May 27th, 2008 at 6:43 am
You made me cry…….!!! It’s so good to hear from you! Unfortunately I wasn’t at the Today show.. quite far from Italy..
I really hope you’ll come to Italy (or near!) so I’ll be able to see a NKOTB concert for the first time!!! I found so many italian girls that have the same dream
take care
May 27th, 2008 at 6:44 am
WOW!!!! That was a wonderful post! I was crying as I read it! It really touched my heart! I know even watching from home, I was thankful to be a part of it. It WAS a beautiful moment!!! This reunion is the best reunion that has ever happened in the history of reunions!!! You were a big part of my life growing up and it just means sooo much now as a mom that I can share your music with my daughter, too! Of course, it feels great acting like a teenager all over again, standing in front the TV screaming and crying. LOL! I have no shame in admitting that. If you ask my 5 year old, she says that I was like a hysterical monster. LOL!
Hope to catch one of the concerts, if you come to NEW ORLEANS!!!!!! You filmed the Right Stuff here, so you should come back to the Superdome to play!!!!!!! It’s only right!!!!!
Brandi
May 27th, 2008 at 6:44 am
Hi Joe,
It was nice to see your post this morning. I just wanted you all, to know how awesome it is that you are back. You guys were my first concert and the most memorable time of my life. Now that your back I have reverted to a 15 year old (with more responsibilities =) again and I’m lovin’ it. You guys still rock and always will. I am so bummed I could make it to the first three shows but I will be seeing you in Denver. Good Luck and have fun.
May 27th, 2008 at 6:50 am
Hi Joe!
I must say that waking up to find a new blog from you has made my day!
You guys were my first concert. My mom didn’t want to get me tickets and I had to cry until I made myself physically ill to get them. It was completely worth it! I can remember the day so clearly….waiting all day in school, knowing I’d actually be seeing NKOTB that night. I can even remember songs that played on the radio on the hour long drive to the venue. It was quite literally one of the most memorable events of my life.
I’ve had to revert to acting like a 14 year old and I’ve thrown quite the hissy fit to get my husband to agree to take me to a concert this time around. Again, I’m sure it will be worth all the “grow up” jokes I’ve had to endure from my husband. I’m ready to make new memories with you guys, and like everyone else, I’m honored to be along for the ride. I can’t wait to see what y’all have in store for us!
XOXO,
Sherry
May 27th, 2008 at 6:50 am
Thank you for putting your heart and soul into this. It means a lot to us fans and we can’t wait to see the end result. Take care and have a great summer!
May 27th, 2008 at 6:50 am
What can we really say to you to thank you for this gift that you have given us…your fans.
Its funny, I had thought about you guys over the years and as time went on it was like the door to that part of my memory was closing …ever so slowly. It was like I would listen to a song and the door would fling wide open…and that is one amazing feeling.
I saw interviews where you in particular had mentioned the “brotherhood” you shared. I think all the fans will agree that we too belong to a family. When i see people’s reaction and the crazyness it just feels like you never left. I think all of us have moved on in life…marriage and kids etc….but its so strange how….when we see u guys together the feelings are so charged…you guys need to have a medical term named after you …coz whatever it is you do its universal! It hits everyone in the same way, in the same spot…..thank you for giving us a chance to experience this a second time…….God Bless.
May 27th, 2008 at 7:01 am
Hey Joe! I just wanted to say thanks for taking the time to jot down a few thoughts for us! The simple fact that you (and all the guys) are so appreciative and humble only intensifies the love. While you weren’t my first concert (that was the Beach Boys LOL), I can’t wait to see you for the first time in Toronto on Sept 21st (with any luck, I’ll get to meet you all some day too!)!!
Thanks again, Joe!!
Lots of Love,
Dawn
May 27th, 2008 at 7:10 am
Joe,
I was so happy to be part of the come back concert on The Today show!! Waiting in the rain and sleeping in the street was totaly worth it!!! My friends and I have bought 5 Star VIP for the CT show at the Mohagan Sun, I cant not wait to meet you guys and show you how happy we are that you guys are back. We have been waiting for a long time and are so thankful that it has happen. My 14 year old daughter has been listening to Summertime alot!!!
See you in CT!!!
May 27th, 2008 at 7:12 am
I cannot express how happy I am that you are all back for another kick at the can. The only things you and I share are age and children and most of all the love of music. I saw you when you performed in Calgary, AB lets say in 1990? My husband (boyfriend at the time) drove my best friend and I from BC to the concert. We attended with one of my sisters. Let me tell you, it was all that they could do from preventing me from launching myself off of the first balcony onto the stage. They said that they will never forget the expression on my face when you all appeared on stage…it was priceless. And yet here we are again today, and I am looking forward to seeing all of you again in Montreal in September. My husband is still amazed by my behaviour. What an I say? I feel like a teenager again.
I am looking forward to traveling from Nelson, BC all the way to Montreal with one of my sisters. We will have a wonderful time. And I thank my hubby as well- he’ll be home with the children!
I am very happy that this is making all of you so very happy.
Keep up the hard work!
Nina,
Nelson, BC
May 27th, 2008 at 7:12 am
My husband is in Iraq for the 4th time, and this concert gives me something exciting to look forward to! Thank you so much for everything! I am just as in love with you now as I was when I was 13.
New Kids Are The Best
F*ck The Rest!
May 27th, 2008 at 7:12 am
Thanks Joe. I don’t cry easily and you had me in tears with that one. It’s so great that you seem to understand what your fans are all feeling right now. We blog with each other all the time about not even being able to comprehend how much love we feel for you guys and how this whole new kids community is like a family. No other band has this. The reason you guys get so much love from us and that it is “everlasting” is that you send it right back at us, very few people in the public spotlight are humble enough to do that and you guys always have, even 20 years ago. For that, I will always love you right back and dream of the day when I can give you a big huge hug to show you how much you mean to me and all the rest of the “new kids family”. We are also so happy that your real family is so willing to share you with us and that is why everyone has been so eager to welcome Barrett and Griffin with open arms (I always thought I would be jealous if you got married, but how could I not love Barrett, she’s awesome!).
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you for the blog!
Love you!
May 27th, 2008 at 7:20 am
Joe,
The 5 of you are so special. I think you get “it”- what you mean to us. And you all, always, make us feel like we mean something to you, too.
Only one other musician has ever had any devotion from me in my 30 years… and I was everso unfortunate to meet him for about 45 seconds, and he treated me like a burden. My fanhood for him began it’s decline at that moment and now, I do not support him at all.
I said that to say that I cannot express to the 5 of you enough how much I appreciate your respect for us. My fan relationship with that other musician lasted about 1 year… but the way I feel about the 5 of you has lasted almost my entire life. It is your talent and your showmanship that started it. But on top of all that, it is your respect and honor for your fans and your ability to stay grounded that has earned your keep in the hearts of so many of us. So, thank you, thank you, thank you. To you, Joe… and all of you!
See you in September!!
With much love and respect,
Natasha.
May 27th, 2008 at 7:31 am
It was my FIRST concert. I loved it so much, it was also my second concert the following year. Thanks for those memories and coming back so we could all make new ones! Bless you guys!!!
May 27th, 2008 at 7:32 am
Thanks for the blog Joey, It didn’t bother me much standing in the rain at the Today Show, it was worth it.
You are so rite the “ride has only just begun” I am looking forward to being on that ride with you, the guys
and the fans.
Keria
May 27th, 2008 at 7:34 am
joey
when i was 13 new kids on the block was my first concert at alpine valley and it was the most amazing concert of my life, then i was 16 when i saw you at the bradley center again it was the most amazing experience of my life and that concert stayed with me forever. now 16 years later i get to have that experience again, i can not even begin to explain how much this all means to me. besides the birth of my children and my wedding day, this is the best experience of my life and i can not believe that i get to see the group that was my teenage years, all my memories from that stage of my life have new kids on the block in them. i find myself looking back at how much i wanted to meet all of you, at be at every concert, i am sure that i will not be disappointed this time around and i know this concert will live with me for the rest of my life. thank you so much for all the old memories and the new ones that i will have.
amy hansen
muskego
May 27th, 2008 at 7:34 am
Hi JOE!! Thanks so Much for the Blog. You guys are Fantastic. Thank You for Letting Us know that You Love All of Us as Much as We Love All of You
May 27th, 2008 at 7:39 am
Hey Joey. You guys are so awesome! I am so glad that you are making music together again. I am thrilled that I will be able to see you guys in Boston on the 28th.
God Bless
Kelley
kelleyb75@hotmail.com
May 27th, 2008 at 7:45 am
That’s so funny – New Kids was my first concert too! I was 10 years old, it was the Magic Summer Tour and my mom was in line for two days to get me tickets. I don’t think I’ve ever been more excited than I was when she surprised me with those tickets! 18 years later, I’m reliving that excitement all over again. Thank you all so much for this reunion tour – we’ve hoped for this for so long and it has definitely been worth the wait!
May 27th, 2008 at 7:46 am
Joe, Joe, Joe. I actually agree with you. Yes, it would have been nice if it wasn’t raining just like Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday but tha fact that it rained hard only on the day, the TIME, that you guys performed, made it all that much more special. It really showed the tenacity of how much we want this reunion because we stuck it out there with you guys and I’m so proud of you all for doing the concert in the soaking rain. That was my first NKOTB concert experience ever and you guys made it surreal for me. Even though I never thought I would cap out for 32 hours to see ANYONE perform, you guys brought out the persistance, the fun, and the passion in me. Thank you so much for loving us. We love you more!!
May 27th, 2008 at 7:54 am
Joe, Your blog put tears in my eyes… it is so great to hear that you all as excited about this new album and tour as we the fans are.
New Kids was my first concert and all of this excitment is bringing me back to that time, it was a good time and it’s nice to be back in that frame of mind!
Keep up the great work and I can’t wait to hear the new songs and see you all on Tour.
Melissa
PS.. Please let Jordan know his fans are anxiously awaiting his first blog
May 27th, 2008 at 7:59 am
Hey Joey,
Yep, you guys were my first. And you know what they say about that… you never forget your first.
I feel bad for all the other artists I saw after you… they always had to be compared to NKOTB, and none of them could ever surpass the feeling I got when I was with you… LOL
Joking aside, you guys just evoke such passion and emotion from your fans… and I genuinely believe it’s because you give back what we give you. It’s a give and take, wheras other entertainers just take, take, take. You guys come out into the mob to shake hands, take pictures, sign autographs… you reach out from the stage to touch as many people as you can… that shows that you actually appreciate your fans.
I’m hoping we get more than 6 years together this time.
It takes time to do it right. LOL
May 27th, 2008 at 8:01 am
ROCK ON JOE MAC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
:) :). WE’RE READY!!!!
May 27th, 2008 at 8:04 am
Hey Joe et al:
I’m just interested to see what you all are like now that we’re all grown ups. :o) Most of us are married, parents, in careers. Now we’ll see if you guys are better performers than the Wiggles (I don’t know, tough act to follow…)
BTW - come to Calgary, AB!! GAH Why do bands always do Edmonton and not Calgary….!??
May 27th, 2008 at 8:12 am
Thank you so much for getting back together!! You guys were my first concert and my only concert until two years ago. I remember my aunt taking me to your concert when I was little. I was super excited to be there and was not bothered by the fact that even with binoculars you guys looked liked ants. Our seats were about ten rows from the very top of the Cincinnati stadium. I did manage to get a few pictures, obviously not very good ones being as far away that I was. I was young and did not know about camera film and light…..Yeah…..I was so excited to see the pictures that I pulled all of the film out of the camera right under the lamp so that I could see what I was doing. I do not have any proof that I was at the concert only memories. Knowing that I was there is the best gift of all…..but I would like to have a better experience. PLEASE PLEASE Come to Cincy and help me relive one of my favorite memories!!! I love you guys…..always have and always will!!!
May 27th, 2008 at 8:18 am
Joe I am so excited to see a blog from you! You are truly a wonderful person! I love you so much! You were always my favorite!!=-) You will forever have a place in my heart! Your words are truly amazing and inspiring! It has always been such a pleasure telling people that New Kids On The Block was my very first conert! I love the fact that my favorite all time group is back! It makes me fell so good about life again! You 5 have brought me back out of a dark place in my life and I am the happiest I have been for a really long time. I even got my daughter very excited too! She loves your song summertime! Thank you so much for coming back! My life is now complete that you all are back in it! I love you Joe, Jon, Jordan, Danny & Donnie! With all 5 of you in my life again my heart beats again! Hugs and kisses! Love you forever, Marie
May 27th, 2008 at 8:19 am
We love ya Joe!! And I can’t speak for anyone else, but I would have been A-OK if you had been in the crowd with the fans!!
May 27th, 2008 at 8:21 am
Awwwww Joe, you’re gonna make me cry…:)
When I was 13 (and hopelessly in love with you! :D), it was difficult being a die-hard New Kids fan in Malaysia. The magazines can only offer so much, and I had to live your concerts through the experience of my penpals. My collection of memorabilias was extensive, but I wasn’t even aware there were New Kids marbles - the news just never reached our shores. You were stars in every sense of the word - illuminating, yet distant and out of reach.
It never crossed my mind that 15 years later, I would be able to share my feelings and excitement not only with my fellow Blockheads from around the world, but with you guys as well. You and the rest of the guys know that we fans love you, and you have made us feel that we are loved in return - for that I thank all of you from the bottom of my heart.
I too am extremely grateful that I am part of this powerful relationship which has proven it can stand the test of time. It has been an exhilarating ride so far - I can’t wait to continue this journey and experience the rest of YOUR amazing ideas
Take care & lots of love,
Suraya in Malaysia
May 27th, 2008 at 8:22 am
Oh Joe,
thanks for sharing your thoughts and feelings with us! Your blog really touched my heart. Yes, you guys were my first concert in May 1991. Other concerts by other artists that followed during the years were great and very professional, but one thing between those artists and me was missing: the connection and the love. And I must say that I can feel it even more today than I could feel it all those years ago, definitely partly because of the internet and how we can now easily interact with you and other fans.
So, thank you for everything all those years ago and even more for what you are doing today. But please don’t neglect your families because of us fans. We can wait. We are patient. And we’ll always be there for you. Well, you have figured that out by now
Much love,
Maria from Munich
May 27th, 2008 at 8:22 am
Joe-
I want to thank you so much for everything! NKOTB was my first concert I am so glad that you guys are back. This means so much for me and the fans. My prayers has been answered! I can’t see you and the rest of the guys when ya’ll head to Texas (Dallas show). What’s so funny Joe is that I am a married woman with twin girls acting like a 12 year old…haha I probably be acting like that when I go to your concert! Haha I’m going to feel sorry for my friends :o) Just wanted to let you know that you mean A LOT to me and I am forever graceful for everything you do. Thank you guys for doing this and letting us experience it with you all over again!!!
Love-
Sarah
May 27th, 2008 at 8:28 am
NKOTB!!! You were my first concert. My mom took me almost 20 years ago. And last weekend at Zootopia you were my daughters first concert as well (she is 7…not much younger than I was at my first concert). It was so emotional for me. I was able to share my first experience with my daughter. And since I was able to take my mom with me she got to enjoy both of our first concerts with you. I cried. It was very touching.
Also, our seat were right on the side of the stage. So I could see while you were getting ready to perform. I have to say that the sight of all of you hudled together right before you took the stage was amazing. I could almost feel you excitment.
I am soooo glad you decided to get together again. I can not wait to see you in AC in September.
THANK YOU!!!
Jen
May 27th, 2008 at 8:35 am
You guys were my first concert at the Sainger Theatre in New Orleans, Louisiana. I loved you guys then and I am still loving you guys.
May 27th, 2008 at 8:36 am
Joey Joe!! You have grown into such a wonderful man even through all of the hype. Kudos to you!!!!! Thank you for not letting all of the hype go to your beautiful head. I will agree with the other fans when we say, I hope this is not a one album, one tour, reunion. Although you have all had individual success in your lives, the 5 of you together is nothing less than pure magical. Words cannot describe how the “New Kids” affect their fans. It is nice to hear that we fans may in some way shape or form have a similar affect on you guys as well. The fans are behind you guys for as long as you will ride the ride. The NKOTB freight train has started, and hopefully the final destination has yet to be determined.
THANK YOU for bringing us “BLOCKHEADS” back to life. A part of my life was dead for so long. I listen to “Summertime” and all of your old stuff, and I can’t stop smiling the whole way through it. People at work think I have lost my mind. As long as I am playing NKOTB; nothing seems to get me down.
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!!!!!
Congrats on the new family!!
See you in Denver, Atlanta, and Vegas!!
Traci A.
Aurora, CO
P.S. You still have an affect on the young ladies. My 13 year old daughter adores you!!!! Could you give a shout out to Brittany A. of Aurora, CO?
May 27th, 2008 at 8:59 am
Thank You so much for taking the time to post this blog Joe!
I have been a fan since I was 10-11 years old and am now nearing 32 (eeeeek thanks for the reminder lol). I think you are a beautiful man (as I am sure you have heard many times before) and I think the NK’s are all incredibly talented and handsome.
The way you all relate to your fans touches my heart and I never regret a minute I have spent as a fan, nor a dollar I spent on your merchandise. You all are the best group a fan could ever want to love!
In my teen years, my parents couldnt afford tix for me to go to your shows but compromised and I got to see all the pay per views. I have tapes out the wazoo and have never parted with any of them. I am going (FINALLY) to my first concert in September at the IZOD Center in NJ and can’t wait. It’s going to be the happiest moment I have ever experienced because it reminds me of when I was a teen and cried because I couldnt go to a show. It’s like the best gift you could ever imagine anyone giving you… I finally get my show!
Thanks for getting back together. Your hard work will never be underappreciated by your fans.
XOXOXOX
Gail from NJ
May 27th, 2008 at 8:59 am
Joe,
Thank you to you, Jordan, Donnie, Danny and Jon for making my teenage years the best they could be! I still remember going to a concert in August 1990, and the Magic Summer Tour being a highlight of my youth. I am even more excited to see you guys perform in 2008, and I think I can speak for all fans when I say “We are ready!”.
Hugs to all you guys!
Laura
May 27th, 2008 at 9:02 am
Hi, I live in Scotland and only found out last week that the New Kids had got back together - so excited!!!
I went to their first ever UK concert in Edinburgh, and even though it wasn’t my first concert, I was definitely my most memorable.
Can’t wait to here some more from you guys.
xx
May 27th, 2008 at 9:04 am
I wish I could say that you guys were my first concert, but that’s not true. I did see Jordan in concert when I went to my first concert. So now I can’t wait to see you in concert when I and if I go to your concert in SA on October 17th.
Love U, Kathy
May 27th, 2008 at 9:08 am
Joey…. Joey!!
I love this. Every second of it is like an absolute dream. We really grew up together didn’t we? Because of that we have such a bond with each other. I am incredibly thankful to all of your family members who may find out that it was like you never left.
You guys were my first concert too, and the only concert I would ever consider attending by flying across the country for, or going to at least three of them (I’ll go to more if I can). I am so excited because we love the old material, and ALL the new material we’ve heard is INCREDIBLE so far. You guys have remained humble about all of this… that’s amazing too. The love you show us and the appreciation is something I’ve never had from any other music group. I feel like we know each other, and that we really do MATTER to one another.
I keep thinking I’m going to wake up and it’ll have been a dream the whole time. This is the most wonderful thing to happen in a long time. I will continue to support my love for you guys forever.
There’s probably nothing I can say that hasn’t been said before, but DAMN JOEY MAC!! Thank you! Thank you to you, the guys, and your family members.
This time we get to read blogs and respond to them and bond with our fellow fans… obviously back in the day we didn’t have these opportunities so it’s a new experience
again. We love the videos of you guys goofing around - the infamous 2girls video is SOOOO funny and even though the content is what it is, the spotlight is really on you guys interacting with each other the way you do. It was PRICELESS! Each time you watch it you get something else out of it.
THANK YOU for everything!! I hope this time will be as incredible for you as it is for us. Every second is like a little treasure. Like a little gold mine. I feel rich in spirit again, inspired, alive. You reconnected us to our young selves again and it feels really good. Life comes along and sweeps us up in it’s day to day realities, but this is an escape from all of that. A return to when your music and your presence helped us all through some very difficult times, and some very joyous, carefree times.
I LOVE YOU FOR ALL YOU ARE, AND ALL THAT YOU DO!
THANK YOU JOEY MAC, THANK YOU NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK
FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY SOON-TO-BE-THIRTY HEART!!
May 27th, 2008 at 9:09 am
You were my first concert
May 27th, 2008 at 9:15 am
I am anxiously waiting on the rest of the album.
Candace
May 27th, 2008 at 9:25 am
I would second that what Hummingbirdbleu said you worded that well! By the way what ARE the guys watching on that funny two girls video???!
May 27th, 2008 at 9:26 am
Joe,
You guys WERE my first of SO MANY THINGS!!! and what an amazing opportunity that I can get it all back, for a minute, or a lifetime!!!
You were my first concert, and ever since then, my standards in music have only gotten more and more demanding!!! I love you guys for it. It makes me feel that I owe you THAT as well.
I just want to say this as short and sweet as possible (still recovering from Bronchitis I got from the Today Show…but I am NOT BLAMING YOU!!! I would have done what I did - sit in line for over 15 hours - 100,000 times more if it meant that I’d be as close as possible to the 5 guys that changed the course of my life FOREVER)
You are an amazing guy… incredibly talented and not so bad looking!
Thank for coming back!!!
All my love and support,
Pao
PS: you went to the same school as my sister in St. Mary’s!!! I got to see you at an end of the year performance, and you ROCKED THE HOUSE, my friend!!! You had graduated already, I think…but they had asked you to come back for that one performance…
May 27th, 2008 at 9:33 am
Thanks Joey! That is so awesome! We love hearing how you guys are feeling about this reunion, because honestly, if you guys weren’t hyped up about it, it just wouldn’t be the same! We love you all and look forward to seeing you live! Thanks for taking the time to keep us all posted!
May 27th, 2008 at 9:41 am
Joey: It has been so much fun to see how you 5 interact with one another. Seriously the bond you 5 have is so great. It’s like you were never apart! And with that it’s like we were never apart from you 5! Yes we all “grew up” but that bond is still there. And being able to interact with you all, this time around is just awesome!!! We truly feel the sincerity in each of your posts. With that being said I can’t wait to hear from you more as the summer goes on and as you guys get ready to hit the road again!!! I am so excited to hear the entire cd. I have been playing “Summertime” over and over again just like I did with your other tapes back in the day….I love it!!!! I can’t wait to see you in Salt Lake in November!!!!! Take care and God Bless you all!!!!
May 27th, 2008 at 9:56 am
JOE= ITS BEEN A WHILE!
but hey the wait was defo worth it!
i’m a mum now and in the old days i went crazy with it all.
as did alot of us.now i find myself explaining who the little guy is too my 5yr old daughter.when watching back old material!
BY THE WAY SHE ALSO LOVES SUMMERTIME-song for all ages.
i have one big question-WHEN YOU GUYS COMING BACK TO GOOD OLD SCOTLAND!
SOON I HOPE.!!!!!!!BLIGHTY WANTS YOU BACK!!!!!!!!
LOVE WEND(Y) AND KELSIE XXXXXXXX
May 27th, 2008 at 9:57 am
I just want to say that I think its great that you answer your fans. You werent my first concert bc I was too young then But now I cannot wait till you come to New York in september. I have always loved you guys and I am so excited you are back and I feel like im a kid again. Its great. I love your new music and I love that you love your fans. U bring so much joy to everyone. We all missed u and keep writing on the site I love hearing what u guys have to say. It feels so personal and I love that you care!!!!!
May 27th, 2008 at 9:59 am
Joe, thanks for everything! We all appreciate it so much! And you were my first concert ever! Can’t wait to see you guys in AC at the Borgata!!!
May 27th, 2008 at 10:07 am
Oh Joe.. You have no idea how right you are.
YOU GUYS WERE MY FIRST CONCERT!!
In Stockholm, Sweden, November 1st 1991 you and the guys rocked the roof off the Globe arena!!
I can´t wait till you come back and do it again.
This time I can afford not one but hopefully several concerts.
I hope you make at least a few stops in Sweden but I will travel to see you, believe me I will!!
To see you together on stage again is mindblowing.
The bond I see you guys have is admirable.
To hear from you in this manner, something that never happened “back in the day” is bringing you closer to us.
I feel closer to you now (God Bless the internet =0) )than I ever did and I can follow you closer.
Imagine how it would be if we didn´t have internet… I´d still be in the blue I guess hehe.
Thank you so much everyone.
I´ll see you in Europe!!
Peace Love and Bubblegum.
Jennie
Ps. Isn´t time for Jordan to blog soon?? Hint hint…
May 27th, 2008 at 10:20 am
Joey,
You guys did a GREAT job on the TODAY show!
Seeing the 5 of you together again brought back so many fond memories.
Can’t wait for the new album & seeing you all at the Cali shows!
Take care.
Jess
Healdsburg, CA
May 27th, 2008 at 10:21 am
You guys were my first concert too. I persuaded my older brother to take me (which I guess wasn’t difficult as his girlfriend was going too)! please come to London, UK!!
xx
May 27th, 2008 at 10:27 am
All I can say is “thanks for the memories” and especially for the ones that are to come. We are so grateful to you guys for putting yourselves “out there” again FOR US! Looking forward to the good times!
We will stand behind you EVERY STEP OF THE WAY!
Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU! for making me feel fifteen again! All thirtysomethings need a rise in their adrenaline once in a while, don’t they?
Hope its as much of a thrill ride for you as it is for us!
God bless you and your family!
Krista
aka “munshins”
May 27th, 2008 at 10:38 am
Joe,
Thanks so much for the post. It’s so awesome to have you guys back together. You bring back so many great memories. New Kids was my first concert back in July of 1989 at Kings Island in Cincinnati. I loved every minute of it even though we were like 5 rows from the back and you were all little specks on stage!! Finally, 18 years later I was able to meet you after a DWTS show and again after a show you did in Indianapolis. You were so nice and it was totally worth the wait. Thanks for giving your fans another opportunity to make more memories with the New Kids. I’m looking forward to seeing all of you again at the first Chicago show! Take care!
Love,
Maureen (Mo)
-Indiana
May 27th, 2008 at 10:48 am
By the way…I too will never forget the date of my first concert…(new kids, of course!)
AUGUST 12th, 1990. Joe (how fitting, eh?;)) Robbie Stadium. Miami, FL.
Now the venue changed names…They call it Pro Player Stadium…
May 27th, 2008 at 10:50 am
Joe
Wow!What a post !I dont know how to respond
There have been soo many emotions since the reunion was even announced that have swirled through me
I get chills everytime I see you guys perform I pinch myself because it feels like a dream but then I realize that its not and I get all excited
The best part is that now I get to enjoy it with my sister and my daughter which I NEVER THOUGHT WOULD HAPPEN unless it was through the old ppv concerts videos and all my cds but now all I can say is WOW
I am in awe all over again and at times I have to remind myself Im 32 not 12(LOL)but then I realize Im not the only one who feels this way and remember what you guys have said this reunion has made you all feel like and alot of things are much better the 2nd time around weve all gotten older (again like fine wine gettin better baby!!!)So I just know that the show is gonna be awesome I know from what was shown @ all the concerts from the 2 day show to the kiss concert that the tour is gonna be awesome !!(Donnie’s little speech to the crowd made me cry man I SWORE I WOULDNT CRY AT ALL DURING THIS REUNION THAT GOT SHOT DOWN!!)
Joe again thank you for coming back
This is something we fans NEVER THOUGHT(HOPED)but NEVER THOUGHT WOULD HAPPEN
I love you guys soo much !!!!
<3 Steph
May 27th, 2008 at 10:55 am
It is so awesome to see you all back together. It’s also nice us “old” fans are re-uniting with old friends and making new ones. This is so exciting for us. Now, my dtr. (who will be 10 this summer), wants to experience the New Kids live on tour. I cannot wait to share this with her!! Also, a few of my new friends (”old”)-New Kids Blockheads will be going to see you with us. We cannot wait to see all of you!! Again, this has been well worth the wait. But, alas, THE WAIT IS OVER!! THANK YOU AGAIN FOR GETTING BACK TOGETHER!! WE LOVE YOU!! TAKE CARE!!
Angela Whitaker
Marion, OH-OH-OHIO ;0)
May 27th, 2008 at 11:00 am
NKOTB was supposed to be my first concert. but my mom was so overprotective, I never got to see you guys, so this is truly a dream come true. I am happy in my bones, I can’t even express it. It feels like you guys are so surprised that so many people are buying tickets to your shows, but trust me, to your fans, this is the event of a lifetime. Can’t wait to see you guys!
May 27th, 2008 at 11:03 am
Your post always get me teary eyed! Even when you did them on your site! You guys just totally rock! I’m so looking forward to seeing what all you have planned for us fans and you guys! The fall can’t get her fast enough.
Just as you said and many others have said. The Block was also my first concert. And all the shows I have seen after that of other bands have never made me feel the way I did when I saw the block! I’m looking forward to that feeling Oct 29.
Also if you guys add more dates can you please add TN in there. Nashville is very ready!
Elizabeth Gere
P.S.
As JenniePennie, said isn’t it time for Jordan to post? He is the only one that hasn’t said anything.
God Bless
May 27th, 2008 at 11:15 am
Thanks Joe!!! I love hearing from you guys, I think it is amazing hear that you and the guys feel the same things that the fans are feeling. We love that you guys are back and bringing back all these wonderful feelings. I’m so giddy right now waiting for the concerts and watching to see if you are on tv. It is like being transported back to 1989, it is great I feel 10 again. You have made my 29 b-day even more special. I cannot thank you enough. There are not enought thanks in the world.
Joetta Mozingo
p.s. You were my first concert.
May 27th, 2008 at 11:23 am
Thank you Joe. Everytime you guys post a blog, it just get’s sweeter and sweeter. Yes, you were my first concert too - Sunday 13 May 1990 at the London Docklands Arena and I was 15, nearly 16!
It is such an amazing thing to be part of, what we - the fans and the group - have - and no one else can possibly understand, but I’m glad in a way as that makes it all the more special. People now want to try and understand but unless they are part of it like we are they can’t come close.
You are right, our love for you guys is there forever. Someone said to me when I was leaving school (I’m now 33!), once a Blockhead, always a Blockhead, and I agreed. I’m so proud to be a fan of such a wonderful, caring, gorgeous, talented, fantastic group. I love you guys so much. Please come to the UK soon so we can thank you personally for all your kind words and try to explain just how happy we are that you are back and how excited we are. You know, we all seemed to have needed this kind of excitement back in our lives again and this is just the right time.
Love
Rachel, UK.
x
May 27th, 2008 at 11:27 am
Hey Joe!!!
You’ll be my second concert even I’ll feel like a teenager again so that will be my first lol
You, guys, became so famous when you were young but you kept your feet on earth and we never heard or read something bad about you! When people laugh at me because I still love you (18 years) that’s one of the reason I give about my love and respect for you. Nobody’s perfect of course
You made us the most amazing surprise with your reunion. Thanx again for all the happiness you give me
I can’t wait to heard your album and to see you on concert!!
Love,
Vinnie
May 27th, 2008 at 11:28 am
Joe,
Hard to believe that after so many years, and after so much has changed in my life, I am still a diehard New Kids on the Block fan. I’ll jump in with the rest and say that NKOTB was my first concert too. We were in the very back of the arena and ever since then I have vowed to get front row next time–come on I Love All Access, please don’t give me tenth row!
I saw you from the front row a few times in 1999, but the energy was different then. There was such a struggle for recognition from anything other than the TRL crowd, and as good as it was, it didn’t feel like it does now.
I can’t wait to actually meet all five of you and then see you on stage up close. When you are together, it’s MAGIC, and that’s why I hope that you stick together this time even if it’s in name only. There will always be solo careers because you are adults and you have your own visions–but why break up something so beautiful that you can always return to? Keep it there for the fans just like we have always kept it there for you.
See you in Detroit!!!!!!!!
xo Kelley
May 27th, 2008 at 11:29 am
Yey Joe. That relationship between you guys & us, the fans, is what made me a die hard NK fan! I’d heard you & seen you on TV but when I went to a concert & felt like you all were having so much fun & that you were including us right along with you I was taken in. I was a mom at the concert & a music lover so I’d been to MAAANNNY shows before but never had a group make me feel like that! I fell in love right then & there & although my kids like different music now, I haven’t stopped being a fan for a single day in 18 & a half years. I even did an off line 44 page bi-monthly fanzine along with it’s international group of members. I now have a MY SPACE page called Gail’s Jordan Knight Experience with over 12,500 views. I never regret a moment of time I spend being an active fan. It’s brought me endless enjoyment & many wonderful friends all thanks to you guys! I love you all! Gail
May 27th, 2008 at 11:29 am
That was one of the greatest things I have read all day. Its amazing to hear your side of this crazy yet amazing madness. You were in fact my first concert and it was one I will forever remember. You guys were full of such energy and fun. But what was even more amazing was being at the kiss concert and waiting and waiting all day for the reunion of NKTOB right in front of my eyes. I woke up that morning so excited and I put on my nkotb shirt from way back in the day (yes it still fits). I bought lawn seats so I thought to myself, I won’t even be as close as I want. But then Romeo (Kiss 108 DJ) saw my AMAZING nkotb shirt and upgraded my seats. The second you guys stepped on that stage it was the greatest rush ever. The energy and love in that venue was unreal. Tears, yelling, smiling, and jammin along to your songs is all I saw from every fan, along with myself. You guys have so much love! Thank-you for reuniting and bringing back great music! I can’t wait to welcome you guys back home again in September at the Garden.
-Julie
May 27th, 2008 at 11:31 am
It’s funny because when you guys did your last interview in the middle of the crowd on the Today Show, I was right here and I saw your face and at one point you mouthed “Wow.” I can’t tell you how much that means to your fans, that you love us just as much as we love you. I even wrote a post about it on the community board, that you guys looked so touched. And you were my first concert (I believe I told you that when I interviewed you back in 2004 for a celeb weekly I worked at). Can’t wait to see you guys in concert!
May 27th, 2008 at 11:43 am
Joey I am Glad that you guys are back in the light. I have told my wife for years that you guys would be back together. I am here to ask you guys for 2 things. The first is her in Iowa we were hit with a Tornado that ruined 1 town and left alot of others in pieces. I know you guys have a busy summer but I figured I dont know how to get in touch with any other celebrities that may be able to help so hoping you read this blog. The second would be and probably here this all the time but, it is worth a shot. I am hoping I can go to your concert in the twin cities, if it is not sold out and if I can finatially afford it. I am wanting to do all access, the chance to meet the guys I mold my life after would be one of the highlights of my life. Getting married and having kids and watching them grow are right up there to. You guys since the first new article I read and TV interview, concerts and interviews on Disney and your famous cartoon you always preached Brotherhood, and love for your family and I have tried to live my live by that. So if there is way for you guys to help me get tickets and meet you guys that would be great. IfI did have to choose meeting you or your someway helping out some towns in iowa I would have to defer to meet you guys another time. I have been emailing 300 radio stations, TV stations any thing and anyone with no luck again I hope to see you guys in the cities any help to the small towns that were just demolished by the storm would help. Again if there is anyway for you to allow me to meet you guys it would be great 712-348-3100
May 27th, 2008 at 11:50 am
Hi Joe! Thanks so much for your post. I am so happy for the reunion. I hope you will come to Europe, so I can go to my first New Kids concert!
I love you all!
Timea
May 27th, 2008 at 11:55 am
Hi Joey!
Well, you won’t be my “first” concert (that honor goes to Darren Hayes last year) BUT it will be my first time EVER seeing you guys perform in person (unless you count House of Blues two weeks ago :-)). I plan to see you guys here in L.A. and then travel to Las Vegas. I have no doubts that it will be a great adventure for all involved.
I can’t wait!!!
May 27th, 2008 at 11:57 am
You were my first concert, and you were also the concert where I met my best friend! I have never stopped being a fan, and it is so nice to be so appreciated for that. I do love you guys and I know you love us too!
May 27th, 2008 at 12:00 pm
Hey Joe
you rock! that was a lovely blog thank you.
Im so excited at the thought of seeing you guys in concert again (yes you were my first to)its gonna be awesome, can’t wait.
Love ya
X
May 27th, 2008 at 12:03 pm
Wow, Joe. Thanks for sending a blog out to us. Of course, I am still dying that you all aren’t coming to Jacksonville. Grrr! But, I intend to find my way to one of the Florida shows. Gosh, it was forever ago that I saw you guys in concert here in Jax. It was the best concert experience I have ever had.
It’s wonderful that through all of it, you tried to remain grounded. Your loyal fans (me) love you for it. Can’t wait to hear the rest of the album. And, your right, the journey has only just begun. We’ll be here to join you all on that journey.
Welcome back to you and all the guys. YAY! Now get your butts to Jacksonville already. LOL.
May 27th, 2008 at 12:07 pm
YOU WERE MY FIRST!
I CAN HARDLY WAIT TO SEE THE BOSTON 5 IN TORONTO AGAIN… IT HAS BEEN MUCH TOO LONG… THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR POST AND SHARING YOUR THOUGHTS ABOUT YOUR ADORING FANS! AS YOU SAID THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN NKOTB AND THE FANS REPRESENTS A RARE, POWERFUL EVERLASTING LOVE… I WISH EACH AND EVERYONE OF THE BEST AND HAVE A SAFE FUNFILLED TOUR. GOD BLESS!
XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOFAN4LIFE
JENN
TORONTO,CANADA
P.S.
WHEN R WE GONNA HEAR FROMM JORDAN??????
May 27th, 2008 at 12:09 pm
You guys were my FIRST concert. Joey was always my favorite. It was in Las Vegas and he was sick….so some guy named “Dino” took his place and I cried my eyes out the whole time missing Joey.
PLEASE don’t let this happen to me again. I’ll be seeing you in AZ on October 13th and I expect to see ALL of you this time.
Don’t make me cry again! I love you guys!!!!!!!!
xoxo
May 27th, 2008 at 12:13 pm
Hey Joe!!
This is surreal…really! You guys were my first concert…MN State Fair. I believe you were with Tiffany and Tommy Page??? If I am remembering correctly! My friend and I took an old bed sheet and painted “keep hanging tough” on it in blue house paint!! It’s hilarious all these years later to think back on that. I still have the sheet!
Everytime you guys came out with a new CD I would immediately scan each song for your voice. You have such a beautiful voice that has remained a very favorite of mine all these years. When you did the line from “Please Don’t Go Girl” on the Today Show I was blown away. Such happy memories from a very fun time in my life when all things were centered on New Kids!!
Thanks so much for this blog and I hope I get tickets before they sell out to your MN show. I have to be there!!
Welcome back guys! You’ve been missed!!
Sarah in MN
May 27th, 2008 at 12:14 pm
Wow, that was beautiful! Yes you were my first concert! Wow you actually made me think back that far! Thanks a lot:)! What makes me excited about this reunion is to see you guys back together, to see that the brotherhood is still there. It was like you never left! I also want to cry everytime one of you guys says how it is all for US the FANS, to bring us a great show. That is awesome, I hope that I get to see it, I don’t live near a venue but I will try my hardest to make it to one.
Keep Rockin
Love to all of you
May 27th, 2008 at 12:28 pm
Thank you so much for those kind words, Joe. I must tell you, I’ve never felt more appreciated as a fan as I have with you guys, especially lately. You guys are great. It feels really good to feel appreciated by you guys and vice versa… I’m sure it feels great for you guys too. I love that you guys are reaching out to us on your website. I love the blogs. It’s so cool that we can communicate with you all. You have really warmed my heart today
I am counting down the hours until the VIP packages go on sale tomorrow for the St Louis show. By the way, can I just say THANK YOU so much for making these VIP packages available to the fans? It always seemed like it would only be a dream to be able to meet you guys. Now, you’re making that dream come true for me. THANK YOU! I’ve been waiting for 20 years! I’m sure the wait will be well worth it. As you said you’ve heard so many times, you guys were my first concert too! I went to 3 concerts & I loved them all. I can only imagine how much bigger & better you’re gonna make your concerts now. I CAN’T WAIT!!!! LOVE YA!
See you in 6 months!
Kisses,
Mindy
May 27th, 2008 at 12:42 pm
Joe(and the rest of “the boys”),
Just keep doing what you guys do(and are great at it I might add) and we’ll be here for ya!! Can’t wait to see ya this fall:)
May 27th, 2008 at 12:42 pm
Joey,
What can i say except you guys really did sound the same as ya’ll did back in the day.I Seen ya’ll in wheeling,WV on march 28th 1991,and ya’ll were my very first concert ever so thank you so much for makin my dream come true although i wish i would have met ya’ll but i guess seein ya’ll was good enough for me.hope ya come back to wheeling again.
May 27th, 2008 at 12:49 pm
Thanks Joey! You guys are truly amazing! I can’t wait to see what else you all have in store for us!
May 27th, 2008 at 12:50 pm
Hey Joe,
WOW!!! Is about the best word I can even come close to describing the way I feel about you guys!!! This tour means so much to me on a personal level, because when I was younger and you guys came to St. Louis my mom and grandma told me I was to young to go to a concert….so now that you guys are back and I’m almost 31 (OMG can you belive it) it just has motivated me to figure my life out and draw closer to God!!!!
So THANK YOU 5 from the bottom of my heart for doing this for your fans….. I hear you talk about your fans and that’s great but don’t forget to give credit to the one who made all of this possible to begin with, GOD!!!!!!!!
I pray for you guys everyday, that God blesses you and your families in all you do….I pray that he keeps all of us safe during theese troubled times….
GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!!!
Bridget
STL BLOCKHEAD
PS: WE WANT JORDAN!!!! WE WANT JORDAN!!!! WE WANT JORDAN!!!! WE WANT JORDAN!!!! WE WANT JORDAN!!!! WE WANT JORDAN!!!! WE WANT JORDAN!!!! WE WANT JORDAN!!!! WE WANT JORDAN!!!! WE WANT JORDAN!!!! WE WANT JORDAN!!!! WE WANT JORDAN!!!! WE WANT JORDAN!!!! WE WANT JORDAN!!!! WE WANT JORDAN!!!!
May 27th, 2008 at 12:53 pm
You guys were my first concert… at the TODAY SHOW!! hee hee. What you guys are doing is beautiful and we appreciate every moment of it, Joe!!!
May 27th, 2008 at 1:01 pm
I was in Elementary school when you guys were touring…so I was too young to attend any. But now, I am legal (ehem~…Jon) and ready to rock! haha
Can’t wait to see you guys live! save a seat in the front for me please~* haha j/p
Take care~*
May 27th, 2008 at 1:02 pm
Hi Joey! I’m from Mexico. My name is Renata.
I love you! Seriously, thanks for your words. You always has been my favorite KID, since I has 16 years old I like very much NKOTB. It´s very exciting read your feelings about your return. It´s a dream come true for me and my sisters. I live in Mexico and I hope with all my heart that you and the other guys come to my country, PLEASE COME! WE LOVED 5 SO MUCH!
GOD blessing you and your family!
Reni
P.S. I like very much SUMMERTIME!
May 27th, 2008 at 1:04 pm
Hey Joey Joe!
Guess What? NKOTB was my first concert in old orchard beach maine! the magic summer tour. It will be really exciting to see you guys again, but this time in boston!
Love you lots!
Sil
May 27th, 2008 at 1:14 pm
Hey Joe,
I think that as we get older our perspectives change and how we see ourselves changes too. You were amazing to hear and see back in summer 1989 and still today. I finally had an opportunity to meet you last summer while on the DWTS tour and it was everything I hoped it would be. It’s a shame I couldn’t say much..LOL but I felt the exact way 19years ago.. All the best and I look forward to seeing all of you this September in Toronto!
Cheers!
Gio
May 27th, 2008 at 1:14 pm
You NKOTB was my first concert I went to when I was 9 years old here in Hawaii. I can’t wait to see the new one! I will be traveling since you guys aren’t coming to Hawaii.
I will get to see you guys in Salt Lake City though. Can’t wait!!!
May 27th, 2008 at 1:15 pm
Joey,
Congrats on your new baby boy(Griffin)i know you and your wife will have a blast with him, i know we do with our daughter,but he will sleep through the night more(if he hasn’t started already)you guys made me feel really special when i seen ya’ll at your “No More Games” concert tour. I was 13 yrs old back then when i seen ya’ll and i will never forrget it either.Thanks again for the memories and hopefully i’ll get to see ya’ll again this year.
May 27th, 2008 at 1:23 pm
I’m one of the fans that can say that YES, NKOTB was the first group I ever saw in concert..
They came to Norfolk Virgina and played the Norfolk Scope during their No More Games Tour..
To this day I still remember the energy that I felt walking into the Scope..
The only way to describe it was that it felt like electricity in the air.
It was such a natural high..
To this day I have never been to another concert that has ever been able to top the New Kids..
I am looking forward to Sept and attending both Boston concerts..
And experiencing that energy once again…
May 27th, 2008 at 1:39 pm
U guys were my first concert!It was at the Iowa State fair in Des Moines,Iowa and I have been trying to see u guys again ever since.I am so happy u guys are back together and performing.It is so nostalgic and makes me feel young again.Can’t wait to see u guys in Chicago on October 4th!Hopefully I will meet u guys someday.Til then-I can just watch vids of u on u-tube lol.That’s the beauty of this time around.Thank you again.
Ashli
May 27th, 2008 at 1:51 pm
Thank you so much for coming back and give us “One more time” I will see you in E. Rutherford, NJ and hopefully again in Philly….cannot get any 5* VIP tickets but just to be there will be such a wonderful and special thing. To be 35yrs, with three kids and relive my teenage years once again and with you 5 guys is going to be a blast. You could all just sit up there and sing but because it will be so much more than taht I cannot wait! I will be with my lil sis, just like I was at my first show in ‘89 and I am ready to act 16 again. Cannot wait to see what you have in store for us for your album and your tour!
Fovever a Blockhead!
Angela
BLockhead#9808
jhnsbbgrl
May 27th, 2008 at 2:05 pm
Ok, so am I just hormonal or did anyone else mist when reading this?
Seriously, Joe you guys were my first concert, and second, and third, and fourth,and oh I don’t have to keep going do I? lol I am forever grateful for the memories. And even more grateful for the ones to come. Truly, words can not compare to the way I feel about you all coming back.
I want you all to know that I appreciate all your hard work in putting this together. We feel the love from you as well. You are so true,honest,and genuine. It’s something you don’t see much of these days.
I know I am so proud of all you have accomplished and I am sure my fellow Block Heads will agree with me on this. You guys are the BEST!!!! I am proud to call myself a lock Head for life!!! Much Love. Thank You!!!!
May 27th, 2008 at 2:18 pm
Thank you for a great show. Brought back so many memories, I had to tape it too!! LOL. See you in DC on October 2nd
I have floor seats, wish I had VIP passes to meet you all, I would absolutely treasure it forever!
One of your biggest fans
Abbie Wilkins
May 27th, 2008 at 2:26 pm
Joey, Joey, Joey!!!! i love you tons and tons…(and the other 4 of you too) you were my 1st concert and i loved every minute of it!!!!! i cant wait for the tour to start… September feels like moons away!! i am going to 2 concerts in 4 days and it will be a blast.. i love the new song! So happy that your all back together… i have been waiting and waiting for it to happen and it did…. thank you so much… you have no idea how much this means to me and so many others,,,, you guys helped me through rough times in my childhood… foster homes, group homes ect… i had a very tough childhood.. but the 5 of you helped me through it… your music, touring ect.. i love all 5 of you so much and will cheris every moment being in that audience and your shows… i have met you 4 times and jordan 1 time… now i just need to get to meet the other 3!!! i really just want a chance to thank you all for being there when you were ( perfect time in my life—) that is the 1st thing i would say to you… much love and happieness
one of your biggest fans forever and always!!!!!
Lisa Stravinsky (Warwick RI)
May 27th, 2008 at 2:28 pm
I would love to thank you guys for coming back, when I was in gr.1 I use to hear stuff on the news about Joe & Donnie doing bad things, but I remember hearing “Please Don’t Go Girl” at my cousin’ place(he’d pump it everyday on the record player)and you could hear it blocks away. When you guys first came to Toronto I never knew much about a concert nor was I much interested in music, but the cartoon was amazing. I remember the first time I heard “Cover Girl”, it was at Fairview Mall back in ..1989 or 1990 in the open area now the new foodcourt where a beauty show was going held by Young & The Restless father’ star Doug Davidson(Paul the P.I.) In 2001, myself and 3 other guys which became best friends, we formed a pop band one day after school but our intention was actually to be 4 guys dancing to a song for the schools Cabaret show. I think to this day we are still Canada’s first ever multi-cultured pop boy band(unofficially to the media and anyone). We called ourselves 4′N Touch(foreign backgrounds but born here in Toronto-And 4 guys that each sang parts of the musical scale with a touhc of[bass, tenor, alto & falsetto].We never made it far because I was pushing us too often to get a record deal and to get the cover songs into the right hands. The one thing I wasn’t allowed to do was sing in Falsetto because I had based my vocals from listen to both you(Joe) and Jordan. I started singing more like Jordan because I was able to control my Alto and Falsetto, but to my disappointment we focused on songs by 98 Deg, & BSB. I was told that singing in Falsetto had faded out! When I listened to every pop that was then around, it was true, there had been no more lead Falsetto singers. I am still trying to get our youngest member to rejoin but I feel he isn’t interested in going the same path as before. When I read those messages from Jordans’ remix album, I understood something(as a singer aswell)that music just isn’t about money, it does something to people. When watch music videos & see young girls getting degraded in rap music I think to myself not once has pop music ever done such a thing to its’ listeners. I can only imagine that now that all of you are grown up you see the world differently and how fast people can change their thoughts about you. I know your genre isn’t exactly what it will have been from since the last time you all collaborated, but I hope that the words I read from Jordans’ remix album will once again bring emotions from your new songs into the hearts of new and old listeners. It truly is.. something else to know that all of came toegether for a reason, yet NKOTB may have just been the very beginning, so I hope somewhere in time when all is said and done everyone will know why the 5 of you were meant to be in this world and what your purpose was(not only as singers, or an inspiration)..but whatever it is I truly hope the answer is found within’ yourselves and all of your fans. Lastly, I am so happy to say that when I go to see you guys at the Air Canada Ctr. it will be my first concert ever in life! I won’t be meeting you guys because I figured I’ll the real die-hard fans take that chance, if my band ever got the same chance you guys did I would understand why people do the things they do. I wish I could talk to you all and ask you if you’d be interested in creating a new Pop boy band or continuing a new generation of guys under the “New Kids On The Block” name(probably wouldn’t pass with the fans). I wish I had someway of sitting down and talking with you guys for a day, I’m sure anyone feels the same way. If I change my mind & go with the 5star VIP’s I’ll be seeing you guys, unless otherwise I’ll leave that to those who really want to meet you guys the most for making their life something worth continuing to live for when they had no one else to turn to but your voices. Thanks Joe, and to the rest of the guys as well.(& thanks to Jordan for inspiring a believer in Falsetto why it means to have a voice in this world).
May 27th, 2008 at 2:34 pm
Joey Joe…
I never had the fortune of attending one of your concerts… I did get two tickets for the concert in Mexico City in the beginning of 1992… but my family and me moved on Nov. 1991 and I cried and cried but i couldn’t go (it was a 36 hrs. drive!).
But, i did had my whole bedroom covered with posters of NKOTB, i had all the tapes and CD’s and videos… and i didn’t miss a magazine that featured something about you. My classmates were all witnesses of that. I even stored a BIG puzzle with you on it under my bed. LOL
So, I cannot say I’ve seen you perform live, but i’m as good as a fan as everybody else here.
So i’m very happy you’re back around and I really look forward to be able to see you in a concert soon.
Hugs!
Priscilla
May 27th, 2008 at 2:34 pm
P.S. I hope in some other life time I get to see the world the way you all did from center stage.
May 27th, 2008 at 2:36 pm
Gosh Joe you just made me cry lol. WOW what an amazing blog and truely from the heart. We know you will put on the most amazing show ever because you always have given it your 100%, and you guys have always showed nothing but love to the fans. Thanks for writing that and I’m counting down for the tour!!! And yes you were my first show too!
May 27th, 2008 at 2:38 pm
Hey Joey Joe
wWell loike evryone else you Fab5 were my first concert too.
Now I get to take my daughter to a New kids concert in Oct it just so happens that the concert in San Jose is that day after she turns 9. no the concert is not her b-day present but its mine. She just happens to be going cause I want her to experience The New Kids the way I did. My first concert if I remember correctly was the Hangin Tough Tour at The Oakland Colisium in 1989. I went with my friend Alissa. Great times!!!! I of course remember the Magic Summer Tour at the Shoreline ampitheater.
Anyways God Bless you and the rest of the gang for making this comback.
we all can’t wait!!!!
Love form Reno,Nevada
Christina
May 27th, 2008 at 2:47 pm
I’m sure you are I’m sure you and the other four guys are sick of hearing this but THANK YOU for coming back. How funny - I use to have posters and “tear-outs” all over my bedroom walls from Teen Beat, Tiger Beat and Wow!. I was in 7th grade all the way to 10th. I never dreamed I’d be doing what I am today or who I am today. You were a very special part of my life growing up. I love you guys so much! Thank you for the memories - old and new.
May 27th, 2008 at 3:02 pm
Joey for coming back and for your post. It´s great you´ve been write something for us, your fans. I hope you can do it again soon. I know you´re bussy but I appreciate the time you spend in it.
Best
May 27th, 2008 at 3:04 pm
Joey, Thank you for this wonderful blog…it was a great way to start my day before going to work. Amazing how life changes from when we were young and our parents were buying our tickets!!! You guys were my first concert and I was at the Today Show screaming my head off…and yes, “sunny and 70 degrees would have been perfect too, Joe” but the rain just made me realize just how great you guys were. It was pouring and we were all soaked and tired from lack of sleep on the sidewalks of NY but yet there wasn’t a person around me that wasn’t smiling and you guys were just as great as you were 14 years ago. Can’t wait to see you this fall!!!
May 27th, 2008 at 3:29 pm
I heart you guys!…You sold out in CT so fast!..please do another show here
May 27th, 2008 at 3:31 pm
I just have to say this! THANKS FOR COMING BACK! You guys where not only my first concert, but my first musical passion. I discovered real music with you, before you it was all about sesame street!YOu where also my escape in diffculte times, like my father’s death, I was 11 and without your music to escape my reality I don’t think I would be the same person!I know its cheesy but it doesn’t make it any less true! so THANK YOU!!!!(sorry about any spelling mistakes, I’M french canadian)
May 27th, 2008 at 3:37 pm
I am so glad to hear you guys are coming back. You were my first concert. Me, my cousin, my mom and uncle would come see you guys whenever you were in Cincinnati, Kentucky and Indy. When we could we would get front row tickets because we loved you guys. Well, now I have a 3 year old son and I want his first concert to be you guys also. My son loves to dance and sing he keeps saying he wants to sing and play drums with you guys. I am hoping you guys come to Cincinnati so I can try and get front row so my son can experience the fun I had when I was in the front row. I know he will have a ball like I did when I went to see you guys in concert. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE come to CINCINNATI. Thank you guys so much for coming back. I have been listening to your albums lately since I heard you were back. Can’t wait to see you guys. love Tammy
May 27th, 2008 at 3:43 pm
Ooooh I (heart) you Joe…I used to write lyrics to go along with those great NKOTB songs when I was younger - and I never stopped writing {anything}…I loved reading this (and appreciate how well it was written, too). Thanks so much for it.
You “kids” have evolved into awesome men…The same fun fab five that I met on the Williamsburg Bridge sooo many years ago filming I’ll Be Loving You (Forever). The same but…better.
I can clearly recall the mass hysteria from the late 80s and early 90s - Giants Stadium, Nassau Colisseum, Brendan Byrne Arena (yep - before it was the IZOD Center…lol), Westbury - those were my concerts…The Hangin’ Tough tour, the Step by Step tour - all my childhood memories came rushing back when I saw you at Zootopia, when I woke up early to watch your Today show performance (on tv - sorry, I don’t do rain…lol) and when I purchased my great seats for your IZOD Center performance - but now as a woman who is simply nostalgic for the better days of her youth. My NKOTB fanaticism was very much a part of that. So, now I can’t wait to be there singing along once again at your NYC shows.
I’m sure the fans will agree with me - thanks so much for coming back. We were always loyal & always will be.
C.
May 27th, 2008 at 3:45 pm
Hey Joey!
I went to the Today Show with my best friend and sister. We all loved the performance and can’t wait for the IZOD Show. We’ll be there, row 10 on the floor! Can’t wait & thanks for making me feel like a kid again. Love you guys!
May 27th, 2008 at 3:51 pm
Wow! You guys were my first concert! Saw you in Oakland, CA (1990) twice and in Mannheim, Germany (1991)! I heard Summertime on the radio this afternoon as I was pulling into the garage. I kept the car running so I can listen to the song.
-shirlperl
May 27th, 2008 at 3:55 pm
HI JOE!!!
Thanks for your great message!! I loved being a New Kids fan and I am so happy to hear that it is as special to you as it is to us. I light up when I talk about the New Kids!
I loved meeting you guys on May 16th at Macys, I hope that was special for you guys too because Macy’s made us stand out in the rain for SOOOOOO long! First we stood outside from 7am to 10am (IN THE RAIN!) and some people stood there even longer, and then we went in and got our tickets and made our purchases, and then they made us stand in the rain for ANOTHER HOUR! But hey, it was TOTALLY worth the 4 hours in the rain to meet all of you guys for 30 seconds.
I mean even though I stood there in front of you and Jordan and just starred and begged you guys not to go away again, I still wouldn’t have missed the opportunity.
I certainly hope that this time around you guys get the RESPECT you deserve from MTV, the news, and radio stations. I am glad that people (like the Today Show) are seeing just how big and popular you guys are. You guys are legends and it pleases me to know that you are so happy to do it.
You guys were my first concert and my first true love of a music group. To me there is no other!
I loved every concert I ever went to - whether it was NKOTB, or your solo concert, or Jordan’s, I have an amazing story to tell from every time…whether it be making new friends with fans, or getting to see you guys up close, it is always SO MUCH FUN!!!! 
I think it is the other fans that really keep me coming back because I love making new friends and there are so many amazing New Kids fans out there!! GOOOOOO FANS! 
Love you Joe and we love your messages!!!!
God bless you all,
Staci from New Jersey
May 27th, 2008 at 3:58 pm
hæ!
i´m from iceland, and i was a BIG fan when in the years of 1990-94;) now all the years later, i´m so glad to see you back togther:) There is one thing that i what to say. You never came to iceland in the old days to have a concert. Now you must come:)))))
May 27th, 2008 at 4:02 pm
Wow what can I say after all thise kind words.
I agree with everyone LOL
Thank you so much Joe for being so humble.
Hope to see you guys in Tampa, Ft Lauderdale and
San Diego, CA
Sue in Orlando, FL
May 27th, 2008 at 4:09 pm
I love you all. That’s it. Plain and simple.
May 27th, 2008 at 4:11 pm
Joe–
I hope you’re ready to hear those tens of thousands of people screaming your name again! You all deserve it.
I cannot wait to see you in Cleveland. This has brought a level of happiness to me that most people cannot understand. My husband thinks I’m crazy, my coworkers think I’m hysterical with glee, and my kids think it’s funny to watch Mommy singing and dancing to all of your music.
When I met you last year when you were touring with Dancing with the Stars, I thanked you for all of the wonderful memories you have given to me. You said, let’s make some more. I had no idea it would be like this.
See you in October
Maggie
May 27th, 2008 at 4:25 pm
Hey Joey Joe!!!!
You are soo right about the rain… and most of all about this wonderful relationship between you guys and us… your loyal fans… at the end (then) and at the very beginning (now) we grow old together… that makes us as a huge world wide family that will continue growing…
God Bless my fiends…. God Bless you all
May 27th, 2008 at 4:26 pm
You guys were my first concert and I remember it was the first time and only time my mom let me skip school to camp out at the stadium to wait for you guys to drive in. I met so many girls there that over the course of the day we got to be friends and at one point I noticed that a caretaker was taking out the garbage from inside the stadium and left the door open so I snuck in mainly to use the washroom but I stumbled onto the dressing room with the group name on it and since there was no one around I walked in to look around it was scarry and exhilarating at the same time for a 13 year old. I’m not sure what I expected to find in that dressing room or what I thought it would look like but when I walked in it was just a big locker room with a big open shower area and washrooms (thank goodness for that at least). Once I calmed myself down a bit I ran back outside to get a group of my new best buddies who were still waiting outside for your buses to pull in. I told them what I found and we all made our way and snuck back down. It was such an amazing and silly experience yet I’ll remember it always…unfortunately a couple hours later one of the younger sisters of a girl in our group was looking for us all and asked security to help her find her big sister because she couldn’t find her anywhere…so long story short we all got caught sitting in the big shower area behind the lockers and were escorted out…thankfully they still let us attend the concert! Phew! so that’s my big memory and I’m so glad for it. It was one of those times in my life that I’ll never forget just the excitement of it all. Thanks guys. (I promise not to sneak in this time around) Kath.
May 27th, 2008 at 4:42 pm
Hey joey! i’m glad you guys are back! love ya guys!
can’t wait to see you all in chicago oct 24th.
xoxo
shelby
May 27th, 2008 at 4:45 pm
Hey Joey!
You are so sweet, and you sound so down to earth! Besides the obvious,that’s what I love about you! It’s so hard in today’s world to find someone so genuine, and someone who doesn’t let all the hoopla go to their head. You & the guys are one of a kind, and I’m honored to be one of your fans (YOUR #1 fan if I do say so myself- LOL)! I have always loved you & your music, because I think you’ve got the most incredible voices, and dance moves
I have all your solo cds, and now I’m thrilled about the reunion w/the guys!
You were my first concert, years ago, when you came to Alpine Valley in Wisconsin. And this time around, even though I’m a 32yr old wife & mother, I’m super psyched to see you guys in Chicago and Milwaukee. I’ve been to several concerts over the years, and I don’t have a doubt in my mind, that I’m in for the best shows of my life!!! I’m so excited to see what ya’all have cooked up for us……we’ve been waiting a long time for this & know you won’t disappoint!
Stay true to us, yourself, and don’t change because we love you! Keep up the good work guys! See ya soon!
Love,
Ginger
May 27th, 2008 at 5:13 pm
Hi Joe,
Thanks so much for the heartfelt words. It is so great this time around that you are able to connect with your fans personally and so quickly. Back in the 80’s and 90’s we had snail mail and not all of us were lucky enough to get personal replies.
I can’t wait to see you for the first time in CT. I am so excited. New Kids, especially you Joe, helped me through some rough teenage years and your reunion this year has given me hope to get through some difficult times that I am going through right now.
Take care and take care of that beautiful baby of yours. They grow up way to fast. My middle one will be graduating from pre-school in a couple of days and it seems just like yesterday I went into the hospital to have him.
God bless you all!
May 27th, 2008 at 5:16 pm
nkotb was my first concert when i was 10 years old and it was a very special and memorable experience for me. i travelled to boston from toronto for the kiss concert and being there was special. i can only imagine how incredible the actual reunion concert will be. i can’t wait to see you in Toronto and in NJ (i have 5*vip…woohoo!!!). i know when you guys promise that it will be the show of a lifetime……it’s the truth!
THANK YOU FOR COMING BACK!!!!!!!!!!
May 27th, 2008 at 5:22 pm
hi joey joe whats up welcome back guys and to joey joe. what can i say damn . miss you guys welcome back ,
May 27th, 2008 at 5:24 pm
welcome back guys . that was nice of you for saying those words . i wish you guys come to columbus ohio this would be my concert ever and i will love you always for that . guys have a good night . i will be loveing you forever . kisses and hugs tammey
May 27th, 2008 at 5:29 pm
Hi Joe!!! All I want to say is “NEW KIDS come on tour to Argentina”, that would be great!!! The best thing I´ve ever happened to me!!!
I LOVE YOU JOE!!!!!
ARGENTINA IS READY!!! FOR YOU AGAIN!!! AND OF COURSE FOR NKOTB!!!!!!
Paula = paUla !!!
May 27th, 2008 at 5:45 pm
Hey Joe,
It’s Celeste. I’m happy that you never got to develop that “hollier than thou” attitude that so many other pop groups have developed. It’s nice to hear that one of my heroes is still as level headed as he ever was.
Thanx for the blog and I hope to see you soon.
May 27th, 2008 at 5:48 pm
I can not wait to meet you Joe!! I have been waiting for the day to finally meet you and I would have never dreamed it was going to be possible!!!! Anticipating your arrival in St. Louis!
You gave me chills on the Todays show with your performance!
See you Backstage!!
Love you Guys,
Robin
May 27th, 2008 at 6:19 pm
Hey Joey!
I agree with you…this is amazing because I have to admit I had no clue I would respond this way to the reunion. I just thought you guys would only be part of fond memories. And now we get to make more! NKOTB was the first concert my sister and I went to that was for us and not our parents. My little sis cried and we were way in the back on the grass. All I kept thinking was…they are only a few hundred feet away…OH My Gosh! lol. I’m sure I speak for all the fans when I say how much we appreciate the hard work you guys are putting in and that you aren’t simply having a nostalgia tour to make money. I think this time around it will be more amazing for you Kids and us because we are old enough to appreciate how special this is. Thank you all for keeping in touch. It’s going to be the longest 4 months of my life waiting for the new music! Love you all, Myka
May 27th, 2008 at 6:19 pm
Ohhh Joe, if only you knew…
You where my first concert - my first love - my first everything!
I´m so thankfull you guys are back - I can feel the same joy, the worm feelings inside and the smile on my lips are comming back.
I´m living in Europe, but I´m having hope your tour will take you guys here someday soon - We also miss you here!!! :O)
Welcome back - please dont go this time….
Love you all
Thousands of smiles, hugs & kiss´s
Tina
May 27th, 2008 at 6:19 pm
You guys were my first, second, and third concert. My tickets for number four just arrived today…and I can’t wait!!
May 27th, 2008 at 6:43 pm
Hey there!!
to find out that your Toronto concert had sold out!
I was so freaked out to hear that NKOTB was returning.
I also was happy to hear that you sexy dudes were coming to Canada.
But, I was disappointed…(big time)
Now, I am sooooo flippin’ happy, excited, jumping up down, to hear that you added dates in Canada.
Edmonton, being the one place I could make it too, (because I am from bunk ole Yorkton, Saskatchewan) well, it stated November 17, but now states November 18?? I don’t understand what is up with that??
Just please put the date and do not….I repeat…DO NOT!! cancel
I have so wanted to see you guys in concert, and was never given the chance…but now that I have the chance I really would love to see you guys in concert.
I want to have that chance to jump up and down, go absolutley crazy screaming out all the names of my favorite guys!! and to sing along to my favorite songs (all of them!!)
so, yes I admit I am still a hard core New Kids On The Block fan, I even put up a good argument with the dude at work for trying to poke fun at my favorite group !
But hey, it was always a dream of mine to see you guys perform, and to actually meet you’s so, given the chance, with you coming to Edmonton would really make my dreams come true!
Forever a fan, Carol-lee
May 27th, 2008 at 6:51 pm
I can say, honest to God, that I have chills after read your post, Joey!! I can hardly put a response into words…it was that moving!
I’ve just waited so long for this reunion and haven’t stopped talking about it. I’m eagerly awaiting the release of the album. I understand that you did some of the writing on it. I have no doubt this album is gonna be beyond our expectations. More importantly, I’m eagerly awaiting 9/27 when my friend and I get to see you guys in AC!! Cannot wait!!!!
The Today Show was just amazing. I’ve watched it at least half a dozen times! I wanted so very much to be there but it’s so hard with a toddler at home and a husband who’s gotta work hard so that our daughter can be home with mommy, know what I mean?
Anyway…thanks again for the post and I look forward to reading more soon!!!
Love you guys!!!! Michele
May 27th, 2008 at 7:11 pm
Joey Joe,
Very well said! You guys were my first concert and you were actually my baby sister’s first concert…I took her to the Kiss Concert just to see you guys and now she is hooked on NKOTB. Thank you for the greatest experience when I was 8 and another now at 26. Congrats on the come back and WELCOME BACK! See you guys in September!
May 27th, 2008 at 7:12 pm
I would think, “wow! I am amazing…” or “I did hit that step in an extraordinary fashion…”
That’s my new favorite sentence in the history of sentences.
May 27th, 2008 at 7:24 pm
Hi Joe!
It’s so amazing to hear about this whole experience from your perspective! At the Today Show, we were all sitting around wondering… Are they nervous? Are they excited? The look on your faces when you saw the crowd (especially in the back) was priceless. And you’re on the money when you say the relationship between you 5 and us fans is extremely powerful. It’s something “outsiders” may never really understand.
Sadly, Nsync was my first concert. But, I kid you not, the first thing my sister and I said to each other there was… imagine if this was the New Kids! The Today Show was my first NK experience, Zootopia the 2nd, and I can’t wait for LA, SJ, LV & SD! Age and distance are no longer issues, so you bet your ass I’ll be front and center! You may not have been my first concert, but you were my first loves and the first cut is the deepest! My 7 yr old heart never forgot!
Much love,
Jenn,
San Francisco
P.S. Light a fire under Jordan’s ass will ya? We’re all waiting…
May 27th, 2008 at 7:30 pm
Wow I am so excited tha you guys are coming to a city close to me..well actually close to my best friend (7 hours away from me)She is who I went to your concert with when I was 11. Now all grown up married with kids..I wonder when we go to your concert if we’ll be crying…claiming our undevoted love to you? I can’t wait and I am glad you are going on tour for whateve reason..but as a FAN I am thankful! I remember when we got our tickets the first time there was no such thing as buying tickets online….my dad waited in line for hours and when he came out of the box office holding 2 tickets high in the air my best friend and I dropeed to the ground hugging and crying. You are an eternal part of my youth..and yes I am still young…heck when my house burnt down when I was 12 the only thing I owned was a NKOTB nightgown as it was what I was wearing when we escaped. Great memories….love you all, look forward to seeing you here in Canada!
Ordinary alone, extraordinary together!
May 27th, 2008 at 7:47 pm
Joey! Thanks for the blog! We really do appreciate you guys taking the time to write us when you can
We’re feeling the love too, by the way…I think it’s the coolest thing ever, all that’s going on right now, and I just wanted to say: what a gift you guys have given us by coming back and better than ever! Thank you, a million times
Keep on keepin’ on, and we’ll see you in California!!!!!
xoxoxoxoxoxo,
natalia
May 27th, 2008 at 7:57 pm
I think it’s great that not only do we fans get to share this experience with our kids now, but all of you get to share it with your kids, wives, and girlfriends too. They say “life is a great, big circle”, and I would definitely say you guys have come full circle.
May 27th, 2008 at 8:00 pm
You WERE my first concert!!! I remember sitting in line at 3 in the morning to get tickets - in November - in freezing Winnipeg! Waiting for you guys to come back!!!
May 27th, 2008 at 8:34 pm
Hey there! Of course NKOTB was my first concert, I will never forget it! My mom brought a van load of us girls to see you guys in Lake Placid,NY. In fact there were so many of us there were at least 2 people sitting on bean bag chairs. We had a GREAT time. I can’t wait for the next concert, unfortunately for those of us who live in rural areas, hours away from any of the concert sites it poses some interesting challenges, but us die hard fans are finding ways. So when are you going to head to Ottawa? Anyone remember the NKOTB action figures and stage sets? I actually still have them and all the posters I ever had covering all my walls and ceiling in my room packed away in a box still!! Well, we are glad you guys are back and I am trying to be patiently waiting…New CD soon????Please????
Love you guys ~ Stacie
May 27th, 2008 at 8:56 pm
Hi Joe,
The Today show was fantastic!!! I ditched a meeting to be there. Not as audacious as the Toronto ladies who camped out for 3 days but I live in NYC. As for that drizzle that fell that was for good luck. Rain in NYC is much more consuming.
Love you guys, thanks for coming back.
Maria,
Brooklyn, NY
May 27th, 2008 at 9:02 pm
Hi Joey! Yes, The New Kids WAS the first concert I ever went to,(well, that I can think of) and I am SO pumped to see you guys in Chicago!I am on a countdown every day (130), and it is AMAZING to think that it could even POSSIBLY mean as much to you as it does to all of us! I mean, did you guys honestly think your comeback wouldn’t be HUGE?? You have to know you have the most die hard fans in the world. Fans that couldn’t get married without paying at least SOME tribute to the first loves-of-my-life(ya, that would be me… walked down the isle to “I’ll be loving you forever”). And any one that knows me was on the phone calling me at the first HINT of a reunion rumor. You were my first love, Joey. I may not REALLY know anything about you,but you
hold a special place none the less… I am now married to the blue-est eyes I could find, and all because old crushes die hard! But now your back… and my husband sighs because he knows WHO I’ll be loving forever!! Thanks so much Joey!
May 27th, 2008 at 9:12 pm
NKOTB was my first concert too! I remember it quite well! I was 15, and I didn’t even know who you guys were yet. But it was a wonderful concert and I’ve been to every one here since. (of course I’ll be at the concert Nov. 22nd in Tacoma too!)
I also saw you in Las Vegas in 2000. I gave one of your bandmates a gift for you, though I’m not sure if you got it. It was an Irish poem in a frame with real four leaf clovers surrounding it. I spent several days searching for them myself lol. Of course once I got to Las Vegas, one of the girls I met up with informed me that four leaf clovers are supposed to be bad luck for Irish, but I didn’t know =)
~Lisa
May 27th, 2008 at 9:18 pm
Hi Joey,
I am gonna start by saying you were my very first crush. I fell madly in love with you when I was 10 years old, you’ve always had a special pace in my heart. All of you have and will always be associated with fond memories of growing up. I have never been to a concert not one maybe because I grew up in far away Sri Lanka (probably the furthest from you guys that nayone could have been)the concert on Octorber 8th is going to be my very first, and I am so happy it will New Kids concert. When you guys broke-up I was so sad that I never got to see you and I never thought I would get chance to see you. Thank you so much for comming back I cant wait to say hi to you at the VIP meet and greet (even if i is for 5 mins) LA, as I now live in Anaheim.
Remember your fans love you and we come from all over the world, even Sri Lanka.
XOXOXO
Hashi
P.S. Is Jon single and is he really cute in real life?
May 27th, 2008 at 10:20 pm
Joey you’re blog is the highlight of my day. Thank you for being so positive and uplifting. Being excited about the reunion makes the fans excited too. I just wish we’d get blogs from Jordan too. Does he not like us? It’s weird to not hear from him. He’s not adding me on his Myspace either. Sorry to say, but it makes some of us fans feel crappy. Hope he’s ok. Nevertheless, I will always support and be a devoted fan of the New Kids. Muahh!
May 27th, 2008 at 10:33 pm
You were my first concert! And it was the best show EVER! It started my “blockhead” revolution! I can only say “Thank You” for you guys deciding to come back out on the road. I knew it would be great! And I knew that we would all still be here…. We have been waiting so long for this day. I can’t wait!
May 28th, 2008 at 1:03 am
i can’t say that new kids was my first concert, but i can say that new kids is the only group i’ve seen 7 times - going on 9! lol…
May 28th, 2008 at 3:11 am
HEY jm glad to hear from you again, and its great that you are having a great time. It really seems like you guys are really taking a huge interserst in the fans. Its nice that you dont just take it all for granted, thats what ive really noticed this time around! (not that you took it for granted last time, but some other bands do). I would give an arm and leg to be part of it all in the states right now and the thought of holding tickets in my hand for one of the shows is just dream for the moment. Like the other fans like me who use nkotb.com constantly have all become like a family and having the internet this time around just brings everything so much closer. Iam so pround to have been a part of it all the first time round and came to see nkotb many times in the uk. I always dreamed the day would come and you would all get back together, now that dream is a reality it would just be perfect if you visited Scotland again! Maybe i will get to meet you all again…this time at a meet and greet instead of chasing you all round the country ha! ha!, alothouh if i have to i will. I think you guys have a fantastic brotherhood and thats what makes it all the more special, it looks like like youve never been apart. And for me..well… its like finding my five long lost brothers! the most amazing and special feeling that i share with theresat of my family of fans.
okay enough mush!!!
take care and take it easy
christine x
May 28th, 2008 at 3:30 am
Hi Joe:
could see it in the way you acted … but never thought you’d say it some day :D.
Good luck!
First of all, I’m glad to see you all back together, I just hope this time I have the chance to see you all in a show.
I’m really impressed, I knew you felt like that in that period
Being a new kid might not be easy…I personally prefer doing what I want to do without anyone taking care of it
About what you say, this is all about feelings and dreams…people may not understand it.
NKOTB appeared in my life when I was 13.I’m from Spain, so I couldn’t understand the lyrics.I used to hate English, but one day I thought I had to learn just because…If I met the Nk,I couldn’t talk to them!
Its weird for us as it is for you, I suppose,this is so big, and will be always a part of all of us,so all I can say is thank you.
For giving me dreams when I was younger and making me happy, because while I was dreaming about you …my friends were on trouble.Thanks,for coming back and bring back all that feelings and memories to my life.I hope to see you all soon…
Love from Spain,
Anita
P.s:’Hopefully, you guys will listen and agree with every amazing idea I have’
…LOL…are you sure you’re not 16 anymore???(rolling eyes)( I had to say it):D. Don’t be so sure,now some people has their own amazing ideas…
May 28th, 2008 at 3:52 am
Hey Joe!
I can’t even begin to explain the feelings I have had as a fan since you guys offcially announced your reunion. All I can say is you 5 guys touched my life and changed it as a young girl back in the day. Now as an adult, you’ve all done it again. It was like finding a long lost friend when I stood in the rain in NYC to see you guys perform again. I can’t wait to see you all on tour. I’m from Boston and I will be at both shows. See you in September! Until then, take care!
Forever yours,
Rachel C.
May 28th, 2008 at 5:44 am
Your blog touched a spot with me. Going to see you guys on my 13th birthday was my first concert and a memory that I will always have. What has been more special to me is being able to share those memories with my daughter who now loves you guys and your music. Her first concert will also be the New Kids and how many people can say that their fist concert and their kids first concert was to see the same group. That is more special than your will ever realize.
Thank you for comming back but mostly thank you bringing back the memories. My daughter and I are looking forward to the new album and can’t wait to see you in D.C.
May 28th, 2008 at 6:04 am
You guys were my first concert too…and my first all encompassing crush. But I’m sure you’re used to hearing that as well.
As you can tell, we’re having a blast and can’t wait for the CD and tour to start. I’m guessing you get this all the time…but thank you! Really, you have no idea what all of this means to us.
Much luck with prepping for the tour, I know it’ll all be awesome.
Take care,
Michele from Toronto
May 28th, 2008 at 6:27 am
Hey Joey Mac!!!
That was so touching! I have been a “New Kids” fan since I can remember. I seen you guys in concert for the first time at a little county fair in Springfield, Ohio. WOW, you guys were toooooo big for that place, it was absolutely CRAZY, i was 12 years old. I have been to 7 concerts of NKOTB, and I cannot wait to go to my 8th. Now I am 31 years old, and my memory is long, I can remember ever word to every song, all 5 of your full names, dates of birth, family members names, ect. I was so crazy in love with you guys it was nuts, but none of those memories faded, they are still here, and when I seen you on the today show, those memories are just as brilliant as they were when i was 12 years old and all the way to being 16 or 17 years old. I read that you have a son now, well Congrads on that. I have 2 sons, they are 10 and 5, I am a single mom, and my sons are my life, they are the air that I breathe. So I am glad that you have a son to share your life with, being a parent is the most wonderful job anyone can ask for! My sons have known about you guys, I have showed them pics and videos of you all, they think that their mommy is silly, but they are so young they dont understand.
Well I am glad that you are back and I would wish you luck, but I know that “The New Kids” will be great and just as they were many years ago, when you have what you guys have, that is something that just is lost, you guys have and will always have “The Right Stuff”
Take Care and God Bless
Lori
May 28th, 2008 at 6:30 am
Hey Joey Mac!!!
That was so touching! I have been a “New Kids” fan since I can remember. I seen you guys in concert for the first time at a little county fair in Springfield, Ohio. WOW, you guys were toooooo big for that place, it was absolutely CRAZY, i was 12 years old. I have been to 7 concerts of NKOTB, and I cannot wait to go to my 8th. Now I am 31 years old, and my memory is long, I can remember ever word to every song, all 5 of your full names, dates of birth, family members names, ect. I was so crazy in love with you guys it was nuts, but none of those memories faded, they are still here, and when I seen you on the today show, those memories are just as brilliant as they were when i was 12 years old and all the way to being 16 or 17 years old. I read that you have a son now, well Congrads on that. I have 2 sons, they are 10 and 5, I am a single mom, and my sons are my life, they are the air that I breathe. So I am glad that you have a son to share your life with, being a parent is the most wonderful job anyone can ask for! My sons have known about you guys, I have showed them pics and videos of you all, they think that their mommy is silly, but they are so young they dont understand.
Well I am glad that you are back and I would wish you luck, but I know that “The New Kids” will be great and just as they were many years ago, when you have what you guys have, that is something that just is not lost, you guys have and will always have “The Right Stuff”
Take Care and God Bless
Lori
May 28th, 2008 at 7:41 am
Joey,
I have been a fan since day 1. I had hair down pass my waist in 1989 and got it cut just like yours. It has of course grown out since then. I now have a ten year old daughter, and she watched the Today show performance with me and you know they say like mother like daughter she is head over heels for you, I have 4 HUGE boxes of my New kids stuff and she wants to go through it to get a picture of you to hang on her wall. That brought back some great memories!!! Thanks for coming back to us fans.
luv ya always,
Toni
May 28th, 2008 at 7:43 am
Hello guys, I have to say I STILL LOVE YOU ALL. I am now 33 years old and have been there from the beginning. I am so happy you are back. I missed you guys so much, it was so fun when you where around, I still remember meeting you guys I still have all my thousands of pictures, etc. So, thank you guys for being loyal and for loving us enough to come back out. God bless you and I cant wait til you come to Detroit. Love you ALWAYS AND FOREVER!!!!!!!!
May 28th, 2008 at 8:05 am
Thank you, Joe! Great to hear from you.
As a true Braveheart, I know what you mean about the rain.
I am so excited to see the five of you in concert again. And, um, you WERE my first concert too! The Palace of Auburn Hills…waaaay up in the nosebleeds. This time I’m coming to NYC (well, East Ruterford NJ, anyway)to see you on my birthday! And I’ll be down on the floor. What a gift it will be to visit NYC for the first time, to meet some friends in person that I’ve known for a year now, to meet up with an old high school friend, AND…to see you on stage again. I can’t begin to tell you how excited I am!! The only thing that would make it better would be to meet you. A girl can dream, can’t she?!
Thank you for sharing your lives with us again. We are here…and we are ready.
Love to you and the family,
Sabrina S.
May 28th, 2008 at 8:20 am
im so jazzed the guys are coming to las vegas…im counting down to june 6th when the tickets for the october show go on sale…ive seen jordan play on his own at the house of blues and joe at the hard rock but nothing compares to them all together again! i saw them in oakland in 1990 as a 12 year old and cant wait for this october…seeing them again on the today show recapturing the greatness - what more could we ask for? i think its incredible that they are returning and i wish them success, love and i CANNOT WAIT to see them all! i hope danny is going to breakdance!
May 28th, 2008 at 9:15 am
Well Joey Joe, it’s been a long time. I cannot believe you guys came back. I still get so excited like I did when I was in 7th grade and I heard “Please Don’t Go Girl” for the first time. All of you look so great and so happy. The time was right for you guys to come back, you guys have planned it well. I wish you guys luck and many more memories (more than you already have) on this new journey you are embarking on. I am very thankful for your return and am looking forward to seeing you live again. Good luck and God Bless.
A fan for life and there after
May 28th, 2008 at 9:34 am
I wish I could say you guys were my first concert
(I think it was scorpions. Don’t ask.) I can say, however, that you guys were the first concert that meant something to me. I went to two, and they meant so much. I think the concert will mean even more this time around. We’re really grateful you guys came back. Thank you so much 
May 28th, 2008 at 11:23 am
Hi Joe~ Thank you for such a thoughtful note for all of us!! =) I am glad that you always think about your fans who have supported you unconditionally.
NKOTB was my first show ever in Seoul, Korea in Feb 17th 1992. You may not remember me, but I told you after your ‘talk to me’ show last year in NYC that you made such a indelible influence in my life and now I live in the States =p If it were not for you, I would have still stayed in Korea. I had always dreamed of meeting you in the future and studied English really hard. I graduated university with an English major(as I was good at Eng in high school thanks to you)in Korea and right after that, I moved to NYC with a job then I achieved a Master’s degree in such a prestigious school in the US. =) I wouldn’t be able to do it without you inspiring a little girl in S. Korea back in the late 1980. When I talked to you in person at the fan signing session, my heart was beating crazily and I was just overwhelmed about the situation..cause it was the moment when my dream really came true!!! All I want to say is “Thank you”! I didn’t know “Thank you” was such a powerful word as it is being used superficially most times but I just want to say “Thank you” and I will support you whatever you do. All the best!!!!!!!
Cheers,
Rachel-Hyeyeon
May 28th, 2008 at 11:26 am
December 1990 in Glasgow were the first two concerts I ever went to and I still remember them like they were yesterday (even though I am 32 now) so I would just like to say a HUGE thanks to all of you guys for coming back and making life so much better!!! I no longer live in Scotland but have moved to beautiful New Zealand and the chances of you guys coming here are very remote but I wish you all every success in the world and I will just have to get my daily dose of Joe from the internet.
All the Love
Jan xx
May 28th, 2008 at 12:16 pm
I cant believe it after all these years, seeing you guys together makes me cry! Im not 13 anymore but Im so giddy and my heart starts beating all fast like it did back then. haha. Im honored to be given the opportunity to take my 11 yr old daughter to the reunion tour. My first concert was NKOTB and so will hers be. Words simply cannot explain how I feel right now. Just want you to know the love is still there, its good to see your passion and the excitement from your fans hasnt changed. Its funny when I would see all these boy bands throughout the years and I would always say, “NKOTB is the best” and so I prove my point to all these young kids who will see you for the first time. Lots of love, Jessica.
May 28th, 2008 at 12:19 pm
JM- a long time fan! I never was able to see a NKOTB concert when I was younger. I am excited to see you reunite!! My friend and I just bought the 5 star VIP and get to live a dream of ours to see and meet you guys!! Can’t wait to hear the new album and we counting down till the day!! fans 4 ever….Brandie & Molly
May 28th, 2008 at 1:18 pm
I was too young to be aloud to go to a concert
But you guys are the most vivid memories that were embedded in my brain from my childhood. San Jose will be my first and hopefully not my last 
Oh…and if you’ve got the time, please stop by San Francisco
May 28th, 2008 at 1:50 pm
I am so happy that you guys have returned. It has been to long. I loved it everytime when i went to see you guys in concert. Hopefully you will tour Europe again soon! Come to Ireland or Holland
It is so cool that you are having so much fun ( so do we). its like yas have never left. the new single is fantastic really brings me in the mood for summer holidays 
keep it up boys. WE ARE ALL READY FOR YAS!!
May 28th, 2008 at 3:15 pm
You guys were my first concert! I saw your both concerts in Finland and I really look forward an opportunity to see you again. I hope you’ll have a tour in Europe too.
-Susanne-
PS: You guys look better than ever
May 28th, 2008 at 4:23 pm
I’ve been a fan since back in the day and my first New Kids concert was as an adult at the Zootopia concert last week. Growing up in Nova Scotia, I never got to see the boys live. I always said if they got back together I would travel to see them and I had a blast. Now I live in Toronto and I am going to both concerts here in September. I can’t wait to see a full concert of just the New Kids singing all the classics and the new classics to come. I feel like a kid all over again. Thanks so much!
May 28th, 2008 at 4:24 pm
Joe we are so ready for anything you have to offer us!! WE LOVE YOU! Can’t wait to see what you have up your sleeve!!!!
sUSIE dELRIO
pHX AZ
May 28th, 2008 at 5:00 pm
Joe
We cant wait to see you guys in St. Louis we purchased our VIP Tickets today. You were not our first concert but if we would of had it our way when we were younger you would of been. So when you see me, my sister and best friend acting like we are in our teens again bc we have always wanted to meet you please dont think anything about it.
We happy you are touring. Your the greatest, thanks letting doing this and letting us get to do something we always wanted to do. Which is to see you in concert.
May 28th, 2008 at 5:14 pm
You guys were MY first concert. It’s a moment so special I can never forget it. but the moment on The Today show when you put back on The Hat was almost as magical. Thanks for so many awesome memories in the past and all the new ones to come!
May 28th, 2008 at 5:16 pm
Hi Joe,
Thank you so much for your heartfelt blog. You’re right, the ride is just beginning and I can’t wait to see what you guys have in store for us this time around. We are so grateful that you guys have gotten back together and that you are going out on tour again. This will be my first NK concert. Sadly, it is not my first. My first concert was one that my parents dragged me to back when I was about 7 or 8, before the New Kids. I am so excited because I know that this will be the BEST concert that I have ever gone to.
You are so sweet and kind. Take care of your family and God Bless!
May 28th, 2008 at 7:05 pm
You guys were my first concert and I am SOOOO excited to get to see you guys in Dallas!! I am almost speechless. I’m excited cause I will bring my 11 year old brother who has been a new kid fan for many years thanks to his 2 older sisters and he wasn’t even born until 97, so I’m excited to bring it around full circle! Oh I just can’t wait, october is too far!! Thank goodness for this website!
Lizzy
West Texas
May 28th, 2008 at 7:22 pm
Hi Joey!
Thank you for your sweet message. It is so wonderful to have you guys back. The Today Show was my first New Kids concert. Never got a chance when I was younger. You guys did an amazing job! It was definitely worth waiting in line all night.
Honestly, I didn’t mind the rain at all because I was so excited and happy to see you and the guys. I would do it all over again. 
I’m looking forward to the show in DC!! It’s going to be fabulous!!
Sincerely,
Jacqueline
May 28th, 2008 at 7:45 pm
NKOTB WAS my first concert! I’m going to see you guys at the Long Island, NY show in September, can’t wait!
Lucie
May 28th, 2008 at 8:13 pm
NKOTB was my first concert too. I can’t wait til the tickets go on sale in 2 days and hoping I can get a couple for me and my husband in Omaha.
May 28th, 2008 at 8:31 pm
You all seem so humble and appreciative of everything you have accomplished. Again, thank you for coming back. It has given so many people so much joy! Me - especially! Thanks for taking the time to talk to your fans. It means a lot. I am so excited you guys are coming to Glendale - what a dream come true! Best to you and your families - congratulations on all your success!
Melody Lemmons
mel05buddy@yahoo.com
May 28th, 2008 at 8:41 pm
HELLO JOEY!!
I’M SO HAPPY THAT YOU WROTE SOME WORDS FOR US!!
THANK YOU FOR BEING SUCH A SWEETHEART WITH US “THE FANS”.
YOU ARE HAVING FUN, WE ARE HAVING FUN…THIS IS CRAZY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
NOW MORE THAN EVER I WHIS I WAS BORN IN L.A, NEW YORK OR BOSTON, HOWEVER I HAVE FAITH YOU WILL COME TO MEXICO CAUSE WE ARE WAITING FOR YOU AND SOMETIMES I GET SO NERVOUS BUT I HAVE FAITH YOU’LL BE HERE.
I LOVE YOU!
GABY ROMERO,
YUCATAN, MEXICO
May 28th, 2008 at 9:40 pm
JM,
About 20 years ago, you were my absolute FAVORITE member of NKOTB. I adored you! Now that I’m a older, I thought “Jon is the man”. But I have to admit, the more I see of you guys these days, I still love the ham that you are. You are an amazing talent and have personality to boot. Jon comes in a very close second today.
Enjoy the journey! You deserve it!
Until Seattle…
May 28th, 2008 at 10:18 pm
I can tell you that every time I see you perform on t.v. I start to cry like a big baby. I can tell you that I am more excited about this than I have been about anything in a LONG time. I can tell you that this will be the first time I get the opportunity to see you live and THIS is a dream come true. I have always loved NKOTB, and I am so amazed that you are FINALLY back together! I have the Hangin Tough and Step by Step Videos and they are still one of my most prized possesion. Thank you soooo much for making my dream come true. I will see you November 23 in Portland, Oregon and I CANNOT WAIT!!! Love you so much!
May 28th, 2008 at 10:22 pm
I am thrilled that you came back as the group and I followed you as a solo also. I got to see you when you came to La Zona Rosa in Austin, TX 2003. I had always asked to go to a concert when I was little and finally got to at the age 21. Thank you for all that you have done and thank you for all that you will do and I will see you guys when you get to TX.
Untill then
Tomey
May 28th, 2008 at 11:52 pm
ooooo joey !!! Thank you very much. Hope to see you in austria or germany back again. Joey you are my favourite since 1989. Now i`m 31 and i still loving you since the first day. Please don`t forget the other fans in the rest of the world. I LOVE YOU JOEY!!!!!!!!
MERI-AUSTRIA
May 29th, 2008 at 12:04 am
So True Joey, The NKOTB was indeed my first concert! I remember screaming so loud that I couldn’t talk for days. Many things have happened to us as fans over the past several years, some of us have become mothers, some of us Dr’s, some of us still very young at heart, but all of us, still love the NKOTB and can’t wait to see you in concert. You have our support 110%
May 29th, 2008 at 4:48 am
Rain was perfect, Joe. It signifies a rebirth, a cleansing. It’s a new and fresh chapter for the New Kids. Congratulations! I am happy and excited for all of you. I will be following every step along the way!
May 29th, 2008 at 4:57 am
I thought my friend was joking when they told me you were doing a reunion tour. But I’m happy as hell now. The first boy band is back! I can’t wait till Nov 18 when your in Edmonton! I took up signing because of you guys, and my girlfriend love the fact that I can sign like you. ^_^ Keep the songs coming, and live true to the line in New Kids song “We’re the New Kids On The Block, and where here to stay!”
May 29th, 2008 at 6:13 am
hey guys
great that you are back wowwwwwwwwwwwww :D:D
summertime is great love it hihih
i hope you come to the neterlands:D:D
May 29th, 2008 at 10:10 am
That was soooooo sweet for u 2 say Joe, but there is 1 MAJOR problem 4 me…. I HAVE NEVER SEEN Y’ALL (pardon my english, I’m from the great state of ALABAMA). I never got the chance 2 go 2 1 of ur concerts bc my mom thought I was 2 young. Now that I am 31 yrs. old, I FINALLY CAN!!!!!!! If I can’t catch u in Atlanta, then hopefully I can somewhere else. Well anyway, u r a sweetheart 4 being who u r and 4 saying those things about ur fans. WE LOVE YOU (and the rest of the NEW KIDS, of coarse) and this is gonna be a fun ride….a ride that we don’t want 2 come off of!!!!! Have fun on this journey cuz we r right along with u!!!! And THANKS SO MUCH 4 DOING THIS 4 YOUR FANS!!!!
Love you always Joe and MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND THE NEW KIDS!!!!
Tammy
P.S. I’ll Be Loving YOU Forever!!!!
May 29th, 2008 at 10:44 am
I cannot wait to see you guys again. My very frist concert was NKOTB acutally my frist 2 concerts were NKOTB. I am also ecited cause you guys are coming to Seattle Washington on my 32nd birthday happy birthday to me. What an awsome birthday present to see NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK in concert again. God bless you and THE NEW KIDS!!
May 29th, 2008 at 12:38 pm
Joey I love you soooo much..and I’m proud of you guy’s>>>I can’t wait to see you in concert (ATLANTA)This will be my frist NEW KIDS CONCERT and I’M SOO HAPPY!!!! THANKS SOO MUCH for doing this …A DREAM COME TRUE!!!!!!!!!!!
May 29th, 2008 at 1:13 pm
What if I say you guys were my first 2 concerts I ever went to. I really hope you guys come to the U.K soon my username says it all you guys coming back has made me feel young again.
May 29th, 2008 at 1:37 pm
joey I am so proud of you guys and hope you all know how much I am greatful to you guys:-)
May 29th, 2008 at 3:23 pm
You were my first, second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth concerts. Clearly you guys are addictive…
Been to a few other concerts since but would love to see you again in London!
Sonia xx
London UK
May 29th, 2008 at 4:04 pm
Ottawa, Ontario Canada - What about us???
Please come to Ottawa again!!!!!!!!!!!!!
May 29th, 2008 at 7:17 pm
Hay Joe!
I can’t wait till you all get out there on the road. Even though I am not able to go to a concert. I know I will catch a peak of something on utube. LOL! I also can’t wait to hear your new songs. You guys are the best. And you were also my first concert. In fact I have only been to a hand full my hole life and the NEW KIDS concert was the best one. I also went to one of your concerts as well. And I loved it as well. I am so happy for you guys and all of us as well. That was a great blog. Thanks for writing.
MELISSA
May 29th, 2008 at 8:39 pm
Yes, you guys were my first concert as well. Awesome blog Joe. I can’t wait to see you guys in October. I am praying I can get tickets.
May 29th, 2008 at 9:05 pm
Hi Joe,
I was never able to see you guys in concert when I was younger. In fact, I have never been to a concert in my life. You guys were the only group I would want to ever watch in concert so when I heard that you guys were getting back together again, I had to buy my very first concert ticket. I would have never dreamed in a million years that I would have this opportunity again!!! I can’t wait to see you and the rest of the guys!!! You guys still have the right stuff!!!
Thanks for taking the time to right such an awesome blog!!!
May 30th, 2008 at 12:43 am
I see everyone here is saying that you guys were their first concert back in the day, well, being 27 years old, I am sad to say, I have yet to be at a concert. So when you guys hit in Vancouver in November, it is 3 days shy of my birthday and I can’t wait to be there! I am counting down till those tickets come on sale on Monday and I am itching to get my hands on some as I am sure many are.
You all were so fabulous and I am very happy to see you all return. I heard the advert on the radio in my car, and I yelped so loud in happiness, (I was stopped at a light) all the other drivers gave me funny looks, but I didn’t care, the first boys to ever be in my room (via posters and music) were coming back and I couldn’t be any happier.
I wish you all the best of luck on your reunion tour, and I can’t wait until November! Johnathan, Jordan, Donnie, Danny, and especially Joey, you all were very much missed all these years. Thank you, all of you, for coming back to where you belong.
May 30th, 2008 at 1:10 am
greetings from the sunny island of Singapore and the island filled with ” summer time” all year round! it amazes me to be part of this blog and the fabulous exchange we can have with the New kids.
First boy band i ever went crazy for and i’m in my 30s now and the renunion has definitely brought back much nostalgic moments during my childhood days!!
This moment brought me back to my train of thoughts of my grandpa buying my couisn and i the first new kids album.. back then are casette tapes! bugging my aunt to get us tix to the concert on some american xpress promo!
most recently , was sharing my aunt ( yes the same one) about the renunion and she started screaming and rattling on about how crazy i was back before . Joey was def. my all time favt!
getting the guys back together, i reckon it takes great team effort / leadership from each and everyone in the band to do this better! so good job boys! Most recently i’m on u tube to every possible site CLICKING away during work / lunch hrs! this is definitely bigger than texas!
I doubt the concert will get to SIN but know that it will be a bigger success for everyone of you! Most importantly, take good care of urselves during this tour! This renunion def. rules the take that renunion anytime! My well wishes to the 5 gentlemen!
god blessed! Jc
May 30th, 2008 at 4:30 am
a part of my 10 year old self died because you were NOT my first concert.
that will be redeemed this fall i hope.
i’m going to attempt to header to edmonton, but how about giving winnipeg,manitoba a go one more time?
-r
May 30th, 2008 at 4:53 am
Hy Joe,
I don’t speak very well in English, but I will in Toronto from Italy only for the concert. This is a dream for me and I’m very very happy. All this for you.
Thank for yuo are back!!
Monica
Italy
May 30th, 2008 at 7:34 am
I really hope you come back and take England by storm again, i really wanna see you live this time round now that i am all grown up. Sill loving you Joe. Wishing you all the best always Love your biggest fan! MWAH XXXXX
May 30th, 2008 at 9:46 am
When I was younger, I so very much wanted to see you guys in concert and I remember crying my eyes out when I couldn’t go to your last concert in Toronto. At the time, I thought that it was the end of the world. lol. This morning I got tickets to your performance on the 19th and I cannot wait! It’s going to be like a childhood dream come true! It’s amazing to see how much support you all have after all these years. Thank you for coming back!
May 30th, 2008 at 10:18 am
Hey Joey! I am so glad that you guys are touring again and I know a lot of my girlfriends are too because back in the day no guy in school had anything on you guys and the guys hated you for that!!! So funny! But I have to admit Im a little disapointed that you are not coming to Indy! Whats that about?!! Well I just wanted to let you know that we hoosier girls are gonna need you to add us to the tour asap so we can get tickets! Please and Thanx!!!!!!!
-I will always love you guys! Jessica!!!!!!!
May 30th, 2008 at 10:25 am
I loved you guys at 14 as much as I do at 31. I was hoping to see you in Atlantic City in August, but my son Riley will be having open heart surgery. Then I thought I may see you in Phila. PA in November, but we are scheduling surgery on his belly for around that time. I cant afford to buy tickets, and not make it to the show. Hopefully you will come around again! Please pray for Riley!! Visit his site if you like…www.smile4riley.com
May 30th, 2008 at 12:02 pm
hey! yeah i was really shocked about the outcome with the Today show!! i really didn’t realize how many fans you had…but i guess all of us old geezers are coming out of the woodwork to come see their fav hearthrobs from back in the day!! lol ya’ll were my first concert i ever went to…you came to Macon Ga and i couldn’t talk for 2 friggin weeks!! lol it was the BEST concert i have ever gone to and i remember it like it was yesterday! my mama kept all my NKOTB things…we took it all down last week and i couldn’t believe all the stuff i had…i just died laughing cause i couldn’t believe i was so crazy about some guys i didn’t know personally but at that age thought i was soooo in love with joe! LOL OMG what geeks we were!! LOL i still love ya joe…but not like i did back then…sorry i have to break the bad news to ya…maybe one day you will get over it…LOL j/k!! but for real all of you guys look GREAT and have really aged well…i think we all look better in our older age…and hey ya’ll still can hang tough and still have the right stuff!! lol lmao…i can’t stop thinking about how crazy i was over ya’ll…it’s just hilarious…me and my mama laughed for hours about the crazy stuff we use to do…we set up a car wash one time to make money to get tickets…and we did it…we got to go see ya’ll again!! aaahhhh sure do miss those good ole days!! lol anyway didn’t mean to talk so much…lol i sure am ready to see ya’ll in Atlanta though…i’m gonna have to save up the money to get up there and buy the tickets cause i am a single mommy and i don’t just have that extra cash laying around but i should have it saved up by Oct!! so i’ll c ya’ll there!! whoo hooo!!!! can’t wait to see Joe singing Pleast Don’t Go Girl…:-)
May 30th, 2008 at 3:30 pm
New Kids on the Block was my first concert…It was actually at Knott’s Berry Farm back in ‘88 I think. Crazy! My mom took me and two of my friends to our first real NKOTB concert at Universal in Los Angeles when I was 14 and I we had backstage passes where I met all of the New Kids except for you, Joey (and you were my favorite!!!!) I was so sad! Anyway, I was so happy to hear that New Kids were reuniting–as many of your other #1 fans were. But I was SO sad to hear that your concerts in Los Angeles and San Jose are in October. I am due to give birth to my first child in October and find it IMPOSSIBLE to make it to the concert. I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO sad!! Can’t you reschedule for November or December??!!
May 30th, 2008 at 3:43 pm
OMG!!!! I am so excited that you guys got back together, when I was told I thought I was just being teased by my family because they know how much I LOVE YOU (and can I just say that I so voted for you Joey when you were on Dancing with the Stars and thought that you did a great job!!!!) so I googled it and to my surprise and great joy found out that it was true. First thing I did, made sure that my Hanging Tough Tour Jacket was still there, and It was.
Now I have been looking out for tour dates and havent seen any dates for Los Angeles, are there going to be any dates here in LA? I am getting Married in April ‘09 and will work around you guys if need be. But please tell me you guys are coming to LA I would just love to see you guys again.
May 30th, 2008 at 3:45 pm
Well, you were not my first concert. I was so young, and can u imagine a young girl travelling all over Brazil to see you in 92? I can, but I think my parents wouldn’t like this idea. =)
Oh, my! It’s like it was yesterday…
Anyway, I really hope from the deep of my heart that you are my next big and ‘long-waited’ concert. =*
It’s good to see u guys back, Joe! Hope to see u all in Brazil soon!
Big kiss
May 30th, 2008 at 4:11 pm
Thank you, Joe for the wonderful blog! I remember seeing you guys from the 3rd row at Kings Dominion in Virginia; along with your limo passing by and some of you guys waving to my cousin and I after the show (and yeah, we were way ahead of the crowd ;-)).
I enjoyed the video you posted from the House of Blues ~ I was there and made the video (LOL)! And like the other fans, I’m very much looking forward to the new CD and the tour ~ I’ll see you guys in Vegas (and hopefully L.A.).
Take care ~ Love & Luck,
Charlene
May 30th, 2008 at 5:04 pm
I cannot believe that you are back and I love the sound. I am a 35 year old who coudn’t get enough of you guys back in the day and I am happy to say that when I saw you on Today show I almost cried. It looked like you were really truly happy to be on stage this time. I am so glad that you have all been blessed and are able to do this again for your fans. We love you still.
By the way…I somehow heard part of the song “click,click,click” on this website and it is incredible. This song will put you guys back on top for sure. Love and huggs from Orlando…and please come to Orlando…please, please!!!!!!
May 30th, 2008 at 5:25 pm
I cannot believe that you are back and I love the sound. I am a 35 year old who coudn’t get enough of you guys back in the day and I am happy to say that when I saw you on Today show I almost cried. It looked like you were really truly happy to be on stage this time. I am so glad that you have all been blessed and are able to do this again for your fans. We love you still.
By the way…I somehow heard part of the song “click,click,click” on this website and it is incredible. This song will put you guys back on top for sure. Love and huggs from Orlando…and please come to Orlando…please, please!!!!!!
May 30th, 2008 at 7:42 pm
Wow! Words could not even discribe my thoughts when I heard you guys were going back on tour. How exciting for you and your fans. You guys deserve a second time around. I do need to share my sob story of the 90’s though. Ok, it was when I was living in Hawaii and you guys were scheduled to perform one night. My friends and I waited in line for hours in order to get good seats. We’ll we did; 3rd row to be exact.
Shortly after my dreams were chattered when my family took us all out to dinner one night to break the news that we were moving to Texas. My question to them was, ok when? And when they told me that it would be within the next couple of months I just about passed out. That would of made it a month before your concert. I was devestated. I worked so hard that past summer to save enough money to buy tickets that I ended up having to give them up.
I am 32 years old now and still wonder what my experience would of been like seating in the 3rd row of your concert that one night in Hawaii.
Well, guess what? I am ready to finally experience what that night would of felt like. My calender has been marked and I will be there in the first 10 rows of your San Antonio, Texas concert on Oct. 17th.
Best of luck to you guys and thanks for bringing our youth back.
Love Always,
Marisa J.
May 30th, 2008 at 9:23 pm
As a 16 year old girl I was completely in love (or so I thought) with Joe.
You’ve grown up and still sexy as ever.
Ok so enough flattery.
I was just viewing ya’lls touring schedule and I noticed something missing.
INDIANAPOLIS INDIANA!! We don’t rank a visit?! Yes I’m very upset. I’d go even if I was the only person there.
Closest you will be to me is Denver. I think I’ll cry now.
Good luck on ya’ll coming back. Hope you are as successful now as you were back when I was 16.
May 30th, 2008 at 10:10 pm
OMG! I am soo excited you guys are back. I’m 32 and feel like I’m 14 again. YAY! YOU NEED TO COME TO NASHVILLE!
The other night I was playing trivia with some friends at a local bar and you guys were a question. Name all five members of NKOTB. Naturally I was I KNOW I KNOW!
Good to have ya back! Jordan K, Joey-Joe,Donnie D, Danny D and Jon !
May 31st, 2008 at 12:19 am
Hey Joe Mac! I always wanted to get to a concert when I was younger…but Montana was never on the tour list. But I watched on TV whenever there was a concert being broadcast (NOT PPV). I am planning to get to meet y’all in Tacoma though…still trying to work the budget and see where I can fit it in, but I just have to meet you guys after all these years. I can’t wait for the new CD and am LUVIN’ Summertime! BTW, I have to tell you that I am also an Ol’ Blue Eyes fan…and Dino Martin, Sammy Davis…yep…love the standards, am working on getting your last album…since it is right up my alley.
May 31st, 2008 at 7:11 am
New been to one of your concerts but you were my first and ONLY favourite band. Never needed another one and your reunion proves I was right. Keep on keeping on!!!
May 31st, 2008 at 9:46 am
I find it amazing how artist like you and many more are coming back. It’s great because instead of showing my kids pictures and playing tapes and cds I can actually go to the same concert and experience it with them. I’m glad you guys decided to make a come back. My girls love your music just as much as I did when I was their age. Maybe one day you will have a concert in our city at the American Bank Center of Corpus Christi. I’m sure there are many more here who feel the same way.
May 31st, 2008 at 10:45 am
I am so happy to see ya’ll back together.. I tried going to your concerts from the time I was 12 until I was 18 and something always happened to keep me from going.. Well this time I WILL NOT miss it.. I am 32 and PROUD to be a NKOTB fan.. Ya’ll were a part of my childhood that will now carry on throughout my adult life. Just thinking about ya’ll and hearing the old songs again makes me feel like a kid again.. Thank you for that.. I wish ya’ll much success, again, and we will see you in Dallas.. Michelle
May 31st, 2008 at 1:29 pm
“And I want them to be so satisfied by what they get that they’ll realize they weren’t crazy all those years ago — that they put their heart into the right place back then and that it was worth the wait to come back again.”
Gosh I read that quote from Donnie on your my space page and it said it all for me. I’m not crazy (even if my family still thinks so) and do know I put my heart in the right place. It was worth waiting for Joey to see posts like yours and quotes like Donnies and comments from all you that you want this to be worth it for us. We want it to be worth it for you to. You gave us so much with your music alone, we can’t put that into words.
May 31st, 2008 at 2:08 pm
YES, you guys were my first concert and it was amazing.
I am glad we can do it all over again
May 31st, 2008 at 5:56 pm
Hey I think it’s awesome that you guys are back I’m sooooooooo excited, but you need to come to London, I want to come to a concert so bad, but I have a little girl and its too hard for me to travel, see what you can do, I know you’d have another of many sold out shows!!!!!!!!
Luv you guys,
Dana
May 31st, 2008 at 7:12 pm
When I was a teenager, you were my favorite and you still are. You voice and your music put a smile on my face.
May 31st, 2008 at 8:47 pm
Hey Hey! Joey ! How u been? U were my first too!!! Concert that is lol. And it was great. I have never been to any other concerts besides NKOTB’s. U guys turned me off of everybody when u hit the scene. I’d Like to say that u guys are amazing, u paved the way for all these guy bands which for the record will never come close to NKOTB. I’m ready to become a screaming fan again after all these years , U guys bring back lots of great memorys and i hope u all the best in life. Luv Ya Still Lisa
May 31st, 2008 at 8:47 pm
All I can say is……Thank You!! I had a crappy childhood and all I had was your music and your pics (from mags I stole from the local grocery). Everyone laughed at me and called me crazy. I knew in my heart that the boys who got me through, wouldnt let me down. Now they arent laughing….they see what got me through. Anytime I would feel like I would lose it….I’d listen to you and all your solo stuff and find peace. It’s corny to say, but I am 100% certain that I would not be here if not for you guys. I am bawling now, so, the Today show was AMAZING!! Again, thank you, thank you so much, words can not explain…….THANK YOU!!!! Cant wait for Philly!!
P.S. Joe, loved your show at the Chameleon 3/30/08. Come Dance with Me was great….the crazy girl with the Crew Jacket you signed.
Thanks again guys, Thank you.
May 31st, 2008 at 8:49 pm
Sorry Joe! 3/30/07. Time flies when something you wish for comes true…..Thanks again guys.
May 31st, 2008 at 10:51 pm
I want you, guys, to be my first concert!
Im 17 and since I was a little girl I used to think that I was bOrn in te wrOng time because I liked your music so much that I couldnt stand the fact
that I was never gOing to be able to be in One of your cOncerts. Still, I
listened to your music every day without knowing if I could ever had the
chance to see you on a stage.
Now, everything is different! After all this years, I finally have the opportunity to see you performing together and I dont want to miss that!
Came to Perú and be my first cOncert, please!
I’ll be waiting fOr you!
*I might be young but Im not too young to let you know how I feel. Trust me, I adOre you just like the other fans and more!*
Diana Cárdenas Pereda
Perú!
June 1st, 2008 at 4:58 am
You were my first concert too! Are you planning to come over to Europe, The Netherlands? I am sooo ready to see you in concert again:)
June 1st, 2008 at 11:27 am
I cant even remember the concert that was held here in Boise back wayy when. BUT I will say I loved it! Such a great time. And hopefully I will get to see the guys again in the future!
Tammy Smith
Kuna, ID
June 1st, 2008 at 12:00 pm
Hi, Im from Holland and saw the performance online.
Well I can really say The Kids are back…It was Fabaliscious.
Ive enjoyed it very very much an really hope I can see you guys for real in the future. Love the new single an looking forward to buy the new album.
Luv ya xx
June 1st, 2008 at 3:48 pm
Hi Joe,
You have put a smile on my face since day one with your sense of humour, charm, good looks, and unbelievable talent! Reading your heartfelt words reconfirms why you’re so amazing.. For you and the other guys have remained so humble and so true to who you are this whole time, and it’s so heartwarming that this ride is as special for you as it is for us. I am unable to say you guys were my first concert, although anyone who knows me knows how much of a dream it’s always been to see you perform live. I have been a huge fan since the VERY beginning, and I have been on cloud nine since hearing you were coming back together again! I can’t thank you enough. I got tickets today to see you in Toronto on Sept 19th. My dream come true after all these years. I love you guys! THANK YOU! xoxo
June 1st, 2008 at 5:19 pm
I’ve always loved the New Kids- the first album is by far my favorite!! In High School (well past 94) I still jammed out to New Kids and even made my own music videos. When ring tones came out that actually have words- Step by Step was the first one I downloaded- it’s been on every phone I’ve owned since. My best friends two year old daughter actually knows the song and rocks out with us. I’ve been talking about a come back for years- no one believed me. I’M SOOOOOOO GLAD IT’S HAPPENING! I’ll be at the Chicago show as long as we can get tickets- I’m so happy for you all! When I am having a bad day at work and Summertime comes on the radio I turn up the volume and dance around. My co-workers tend to laugh at me- but I think I’m hooking them all to your music!
June 1st, 2008 at 6:31 pm
[...] roller skating around my basement listening to their music and being “in love” with Joey. (Roller skates, that dates me, doesn’t it?) Good luck boys! [...]
June 1st, 2008 at 9:42 pm
You guys were my first concert, and I hope see you again in Brazil, as soon as possible. I´ll be loving you forever and your brazilians fans are waiting for you!
Kisses.
June 1st, 2008 at 10:13 pm
So the other day your song came on and my husband guessed it was u guys the first time hearing it….I was like nah..even though I had heard the so called rumors…but when I found out it was..I was thrilled!!!!I have been a fan since I was 7 lol that is why I still have most of the barbie dolls..lol yes I have kept them..what am i talking about I had the whole bedroom suit!It was my dream to meet you guys..maybe I can get tickets to ATL it would be my first actual concert besides ones at theme parks and freebies!!!
# 1 FAN!
June 2nd, 2008 at 8:57 am
for some reason I didn´t leave a comment to this blog before :-O
better late than never, right?
but the problem is that now I don´t know what to say… everything has already been said, I guess..
there´s one thing I have to say, even if many people have said it before me…
YOU GUYS WERE MY FIRST CONCERT!!!!
April 26th 1991, Stockholm SWEDEN baby!!!!
the day before my 14th birthday!! yaaaay!
I got to see you one more time, in November that same year.
I´ve tried sooooo many times to try to explain to people who wasn´t there, the FEELING… but it´s impossible to put into words, it really is..
and the thing that amazes me is that I KNOW, after 17 years, it would feel EXACTLY the same way today if I got to see you guys live again!!!
with that said, THANK YOU and PLEASE come to SWEDEN this time around too!!!!
/Tina
June 2nd, 2008 at 11:05 am
Just curious why my post is still awaiting moderation from May 27th. Not trying to be a pain, I just wondered if I had said something wrong so I can be sure not to do it again. Thanks!
June 2nd, 2008 at 11:36 am
Hey Joe! I have no idea if you guys even read these responses, but I just want to say, I’m so totally psyched to see you guys in Toronto in Sept! It will be my 6th and 7th time seeing NKOTB in concert and I”m just excited now as I was then. Huh, and my mom thought it was a phase, LOL, a 20 year phase! I think she’s also having flashbacks from when I was 15…LOL. You may not have been my first concert, but you’re certainly the most memerable. I’m hoping that the next two shows totally “blow my mind”…LOL. See you in fall!
June 2nd, 2008 at 1:34 pm
all i have to say is 70 is not hot. I need 85 or more and that is what i call summer fun!!!!
Thats is how we do it here in texas.
can’t wait to see your concert. Now that you are coming to dallas in OCT….
see ya
texaschic:)
June 2nd, 2008 at 3:55 pm
Well, I cant say that you guys were my first (it was actually Marky Mark & the Funky Bunch….lol), but I know I wish you had been. I loved you back in the day!
I’m glad I have a 2nd chance to see you guys in concert and I look forward to seeing you in Vegas! You will be performing there, right?
June 2nd, 2008 at 7:17 pm
I got it! I got it! I’ll be going to your concert in Detroit!
June 2nd, 2008 at 8:51 pm
Joe, you have always been a beautiful writer and i thank you for sharing your thoughts and musings…AND, thank you for coming BACK!!!! Ive waited for this day for so SO long!!!
YOU ROCK!!!!!!!!!!
June 2nd, 2008 at 9:37 pm
Hey Joey can’t talk long, in over time with the penguins! Here we go penguins, here we go! anyway, I was just thinking back to the joyous days, I knew as my childhood, witch during many concerts included, crying just at the thought of meeting you guys at the Sheraton in pittsburgh! How funny is that! Now I am 32 years old! Wow! lol and with a child! You should hear him sing! Makes me think of you when you were a wee baby still! lol Anyway, good luck to you and the rest of the band, I wish you all well!
Your old friend,
Shannon
June 3rd, 2008 at 12:25 am
Hi Joey,
I love your voice. It’s just got such a cool sound. Thank you for summertime! I love it! Perfect Summer song! Makes me want to lay out at the beach! I get to hear it every time my cell phone rings! I can’t wait to hear the rest of the CD!
Love you always!
June 3rd, 2008 at 2:08 am
Hey Joe, youre my absolutely favorite Guy. Am i allowed to say this as a married mother of 2 kids?
But i must grumble at you and the other guy! The poor Jon must watch 2girls1cup! And you captured him that he cant go out of this unbelievable stuff!
But we all laughed tears as we saw the video on youtube
Wish you the Best and i hope youll coming to europe soon!
Verena from Switzerland.
June 3rd, 2008 at 3:48 am
You know, this seems so unreal to me still. I am 34, married for 11 years and have 2 boys ages 8 and 11 but still I sit here, replaying the today show performance, getting those same feelings as I did when I was 15-16.
It amazes me that the enjoyment I shared 15 years ago, my kids now share. My son Derek who is 11 loves the song summertime, he knows all the words before I did. He told me all his friends live the sone too. Donnie had said on the today show that they wanted for come back when the time was right. Boy, is he right on, this is the right time. I think this is going to be bigger then before (if that is even possible)
I wanted to DL the summertime rinbgtone and for what ever reason it didn’t work but that’s a different story, anyway when I was trying to get it to work I was at my sons baseball game and I told someone what I was trying to do and they said “are you serious? You are really goin g to do that?” YEP! You bet you buttocks and my girl friend did too and she is in her 30’s. We are going to the concert in CT. I had my friend and my sister on 3 way trying to get tickets when they went on sale at 10 am, get tickets but the seats aren’t that great. I couldn’t believe they went that fast. So my friend and I are going to have a ‘girls night out’, which we have never had since we have known each other for 15 years. The point to my story is this…. Thank you guys for letting us go back to the innocent and problem free days, remembering all the stupid things I did to try to meet you guys and all the great and wonderful memories I have of just being a normal, typical teen with somehting to look forward to. I have such a busy life with my kids, helping at their school, which one has baseball at what time (yep not what days, which time.. we are there6 days a week and I LOVE it) and then living with MS and trying to find time to have me time to relax (as my doctor puts it) BUT New kids now is my way to relax, and I swear it helps. I can be in the middle of cleaning with the radio blasting, I will stop what I am doing and just start dancing. It is such a release if I am having a stressfull day..
I love you guys, it is awesome to see you guys back together and again so unreal. Like Joey said, it’s like the past 15 years didn’t happen. It is natural for you guys to be together and doing your thing. Good luck, take care and I can’t wait until Sept 30th..
<3 Tara
June 3rd, 2008 at 11:04 am
Joe,
Just want to thanks for covering my walls all those years ago. I still get that uncontrolable smile everytime I see you or hear you sing. My son keeps reminding me that I have a husband already, he’s right, but I just can’t help that feeling that comes across me that makes me feel like a teenager again. Looking forward to seeing you in October w/ my son. (Someone has to keep control)
June 3rd, 2008 at 1:26 pm
Hi Joe~ Thank you for such a thoughtful note for all of us!! =) I am glad that you always think about your fans who have supported you unconditionally.
NKOTB was my first show ever in Seoul, Korea in Feb 17th 1992. You may not remember me, but I told you after your ‘talk to me’ show last year in NYC that you made such a indelible influence in my life and now I live in the States =p If it were not for you, I would have still stayed in Korea. I had always dreamed of meeting you in the future and studied English really hard. I graduated university with an English major(as I was good at Eng in high school thanks to you)in Korea and right after that, I moved to NYC with a job then I achieved a Master’s degree in such a prestigious school in the US. =) I wouldn’t be able to do it without you inspiring a little girl in S. Korea back in the late 1980. When I talked to you in person at the fan signing session, my heart was beating crazily and I was just overwhelmed about the situation..cause it was the moment when my dream really came true!!! All I want to say is “Thank you”! I didn’t know “Thank you” was such a powerful word as it is being used superficially most times but I just want to say “Thank you” and I will support you whatever you do. All the best!!!!!!!
Cheers,
Rachel-Hyeyeon
June 3rd, 2008 at 5:10 pm
You guys were my first concert, and I loved it! That was back in 1989 or ‘90 in Hershey, PA. I had the biggest crush on you back in high school, mostly because you were the youngest and Irish like me…also loved your voice and thought you were cute. Jordan performed at Mayfair in 1999. I remember saying to my friend that I would love it if you came to Musikfest. A few months later, I heard that you were coming to the festival and immediately got on the phone with that same friend…got tickets that day. My cousin was security for your concert. I managed to ask him to get me your autograph which I do still have. Now my cousin wants to see you guys when you come to Philly in November, and she’s relying on me to win tickets since I seem to have luck with doing that. Loved you on Dancing with the Stars and love your new song. Every time I hear it I actually smile…like I have a school girl crush…I love when music does that!!
June 3rd, 2008 at 7:21 pm
Hey up joey we are from Yorkshire in England. We admire what you are doing and have supported you guys from the beginning. We would like to wish you all the best in your new venture and we are definitlay gonna be there every step of the way even if you guys dont decide to tour in England..rsvp please from the modest yorkshire girls …..kirsty & debi xxxxx
June 4th, 2008 at 7:56 am
JOSEPH MULREY MCINTYRE!!! I love you, PLEASE come to NEW ORLEANS!!! We need the New Kids here!!!! I thought I would never get the opportunity to see you guys perform again and it looks like I still won’t! The BIG EASY is in desperate need for THE RIGHT STUFF (COME BACK TO WHERE THAT VIDEO WAS SHOT)!!!!! I’ll always be loving you forever!
Love ~Your Cover Girl~
June 4th, 2008 at 10:41 am
I Love you guys
You were actually my second concert…Milli Vanilli was my first..lol!! Im so happy to see you back together again. I remember when I got tickets to your concert, I almost passed out 
I had the biggest crush on you Joey…lol. Well, good luck to you guys. Can’t wait to see you in concert again. God Bless.
Lori
June 4th, 2008 at 10:45 am
Hi Joey - Your concert was my first as well, back in 1990! I was so love with the New Kids…especially you!
And now I am so thrilled to hear you guys are coming back! I’m going to work on getting tickets for the concert in MN! I would love to be there! Can’t wait to hear the new album!
Kim
June 4th, 2008 at 1:56 pm
Summer end, winter get started…….. I can not wait, I have my tickets for DC 10/2 and will it get here soon enough. My two girlfriends are coming with me, they were never blockheads…..but they are in the process of being transformed. I can not wait for the new CD, the video looks amazing. Joe, it has been almost 5 years since you were here in Richmond, VA. That brought back so many memories, and now that you are all back together! Thank you sooo much for giving us this opportunity to see all of you again!!!!!!!
June 4th, 2008 at 4:01 pm
I was too young to go to a concert back in the day, but now I am plenty old enough and I cant wait!!! This reunion was loooooong overdue! A miracle has happened and I thank all of you new kids
I loved you back then and the love is still going strong!! See you in bean town and mohegan sun!!!! Love you joey!!!!
June 4th, 2008 at 5:44 pm
Hi Joe,
Thank you so much for your heartfelt blog. You’re right, the ride is just beginning and I can’t wait to see what you guys have in store for us this time around. We are so grateful that you guys have gotten back together and that you are going out on tour again. This will be my first NK concert. Sadly, it is not my first. My first concert was one that my parents dragged me to back when I was about 7 or 8, before the New Kids. I am so excited because I know that this will be the BEST concert that I have ever gone to.
You are so sweet and kind. Take care of your family and God Bless!
June 5th, 2008 at 6:03 am
‘LONG LIVE THE BLOCK’ I LOVE YOU SWO MUCH AND THANKS FOR COMING BACK!
June 5th, 2008 at 6:03 am
P.S. AS IF YOU WERE EVER GONE! HAHAHAHHAA I LOVE YOU
June 5th, 2008 at 10:24 am
You have no idea what this reunion means to me personally….I never thought this day would happen…it’s like all a dream. Thank you so much for making “my dream” come true!!!!! I’ll see you in October in San Jose!
:)
June 5th, 2008 at 12:05 pm
I’m so proud that you never fell into the trap of drugs and alcohol and being a not so nice person that many young people that experience what you did growing up in the limelight. I truly cherish the times that my friends and I spent watching you guys perform and hope to rekindle those moments again if not but for a short time in the near future. Take care and God bless you and your family! How is Griffin? My son Andrew was born on July 21, 2007 and he is the first for my husband and I also.
June 5th, 2008 at 4:30 pm
Boyz,boyz,boyz!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WELCOME BACK!!!!!!!!!
Yol’ll never know,how happy I was when I saw you on TV like NEW KIDS again!!!!
It was a very-very long time without you guys!!!!I hope to see you in Hungary!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Luv you all!!!!::::::::::::::::::)))))))))))))))))))))))))
June 5th, 2008 at 4:41 pm
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June 5th, 2008 at 6:50 pm
Yup, along with everyone else, New Kids was my first concert — in Wisconsin, I think in 1990 or 1991. I was 10 or 11. And even though I was sitting in the lawn seats and needed binoculars to see the stage, I was still convinced Donnie was going to find me in the crowd and pull me on stage to sing Cover Girl to me. haha. so sad, so sad.
June 5th, 2008 at 9:34 pm
You guys were my first as well…well, actually my only. I was able to go to two concerts in Chicago, and that was really it for live music for me. Guess I’ve just never been interested or excited enough by anyone else to bother?
I’ve been completely steamrolled by this reunion, tried to retain some kind of bogus adult perspective or some such nonsense. Forget it! I looked at some of the old photos, dug out some old cds, and got a whisper of that punch in the gut I used to get. The echo of how absolutely convinced I was that I was “in LOVE”, and I guess I was to still get that little “ootz” 15 years later huh? I think a lot of us (read milions) were absolutely in the throes of first puppy love with the idea of you guys we had in our heads, the songs we thought were written just to us, sung just for us. It was intense and viceral to my 13 year old self, lying there with my eyes closed feeling every word you sang to the depths of my barely teenage heart. Was it fictional, sure, but was it real? Absolutely. Look to all these screaming soccer moms for proof!
Thanks for coming back guys, we missed you. I think we all need to visit our inner 13 year old from time to time. Looking forward to seeing you guys October 24, in Chicago again, 3rd concert of my life!
June 6th, 2008 at 4:34 am
I am so excited for the reunion tour. God…the memories of my teen years growing up in Boston. Yes, Joey….I embarrassingly admit I was one of those annoying girls staking out your home in JP!! I attended St. Mary’s from 1980-1989…kindergarten to the 8th grade…I remember how exciting it was when you and the rest of the guys “made it big” and a local entertainment show came to our school to interview you!
I am now a married, 33 yr old mom to two little angels….Katie Grace who is 19 months and Maggie Anne who is just 3 weeks. Needless to say I am very busy….the concert coming up in September will be a much needed diversion to my busy life as a stay-at-home-mom……I can’t wait!
Thank you so much for all the memories and I am really looking forward to all of you coming “home” to perform!! You make us true Bostonians proud!
June 6th, 2008 at 8:07 am
Well…you guys have just added a THIRD show in Toronto and we couldn’t be happier. My sister (who will be flying in from Vancouver for the show)and a very good die hard friend of ours are going to the TO show and we are so excited we had an NKOTB party not too long ago. We had every single song and had the best night ever..food, drinks, music, dancing and even though we are in our thirties….”age is just a number, don’t you stop having fun!”
So…the BOSTON RED SOX are in Toronto when the guys are here…any chance you are singing the anthems??…We are going to the Blue Jay/Red Sox game and then to the concert! Can you imagine a more perfect day!!!!!
June 6th, 2008 at 9:30 am
You know it makes me smile everytime I hear your new song, or some young girls I pass by in the supermarket talk about New Kids on The Block. Let me tell you, it does my heart (and eyes!Lord, time has done all of you very good!! SO HANDSOME!!) good to see you guys back together. I know it has been said, but it is true, ITS ABOUT TIME!!! I think I can speak for every female that is my age, which is your age also, that we appreciate what you represented back in your younger days, as well as not forgetting who you are, and presenting that positive attitude today. We needed something to keep us on the right track of being a teenager that was not doing drugs, having sex, or being something that we would look back to see, and cry. You all don’t realize what you did to our generation. You kept us confident to be “just a teenager”. You were honest, wholesome, honesty, integrity, and everything we needed at that time, positive influence.I am now a mother of my own little girl, and I can take a deep breath now and thank you all for reuniting at the perfect time!! I see what my mother saw when I was listening to the New Kids on the Block instead of the “gangsta rap” that was corrupting the airways. My daugther enjoys sitting here with me, listening to your music, asking questions about the five of you, which I can say I took pride in, with knowing everything we could from your favorite colors, to what size shoe you wore. I even found all of my cassette tapes, (YEAH! REMEMBER THOSE?)and really just sit there and cry seeing my daughter so interested in you guys, and smiling to hear all the stories that I could tell about that time, of me being a teenager, in love with a boy band that are now men that did not forget who they were, or ever try to change to what everyone thought they should be. I can close my eyes and listen to your new music and still hear that it is still the positive, clean, idolizing music that I adored when I was growing up, and my daughter will enjoy! Thank You! You five handsome men are what women our age want to thank for making being a female teenager a little bit easier. We love you, please don’t ever change, and you all need to see about coming to Albuquerque, NM as one of your stops on this tour. PLEASE DON’T SKIP US!!!! I did go to your concerts, and I would LOVE to share that awesome experience with my daughter!! Much love Guys!!! Thank you again, Forever, Christie
June 6th, 2008 at 2:34 pm
Come and sing for us here in Honolulu, Hawaii!
June 6th, 2008 at 2:47 pm
Joey,
Thanks for bringing so much joy and love into my life! You are such an inspiration. Keep the good work up!
June 6th, 2008 at 8:25 pm
Hey There Joe
You guys were my first concert!!! Notre Dame J.A.C.C Indiana 1990! I was the first person in line to get tickets… (I got my Mom to take me there at 4am) Crazy! After waiting there for several hours we realized we were at the wrong door! I thought for sure we weren’t going to get tickets! Well, we did get tickets but they were way up in the bleachers behind the stage. Anyway, when the concert date finally came around and we actually got there (we meaning my Mom and I) found our seats; someone came up to us and explained that he worked for you guys and asked if we would like to sit closer to the stage!! I was estatic! We ended up being on the 13th row main floor. I had painted a banner earlier that week saying “Elizabeth loves Joe” in the the New Kids on the Block font
(Hey I’m a graphic designer) It looked as though you actually saw it too! I don’t know how you could miss it… it was huge!!
(by the way I’m trying to start my own graphic design business http://www.tulip-inc.com)
Anyway, that was when I was 15 and now I’m 32… My how time flys. It’s great to see you guys getting back together!!! It brings me (and I’m sure many other fans) right back to a really happy time… so… thank you…
Lots of Love Always
-Elizabeth in New Jersey
June 6th, 2008 at 9:41 pm
I’m having flashbacks! Wish I could go to the show to hang out with the other giddy 30-somethings! Love the new song. So why is it that after all these years I can remember silly little details about you from your vital stats in magazines like Tiger Beat?! Let’s see, likes Frank Sinatra, fave snack: Oreos and Coke (which I’m sure was just what it happened to be at the time…) No wonder I can’t remember what I had for dinner yesterday! My mind is filled with things like this!
Sorry, first concert was The Jets, 1986. Anyone remember them? But I did camp out overnight in January - in the frozen north - to get some NKOTB tix. Oh yeah, I was there. And my parents said: “Do you think you’ll still like these guys in 20 years?” and I would answer with all the conviction that a 12 year old could manage: “Yes!!” Here I am 20 years later with a box of old t-shirts, buttons, and teen magazines tucked in my crawlspace much to my husband’s amusement, and a sentimental feeling for my first love, Joey Mac.
Thanks for the memories!
June 7th, 2008 at 8:12 am
I play Summertime nonstop! I was first in line to get tickets to your St. Louis show! See you Nov 10 at 8 pm!
June 7th, 2008 at 6:17 pm
OMG…..I Just Bought Ur concert tix today(cause they just went on sale),floor seats!!!! and now i cant wait for oct.17 to come around.Im SO EXCITED that you guys are back together,thank you.OH And cant wait to see you guys dance!!!!
June 7th, 2008 at 9:07 pm
I am so glad to see that the group that I grew up in aw of is back together. You guys were great than and what I have heard so far of the new stuff I like. It is so hard to find music that is worth listening to. I can’t wait to see you guys come to Houston. What else can be said at this time, except the fans did not go away, you asked and we listened and we were all hangin tough. I never thought I would see the day that I would see the New Kids back together as Men. You guys rocked than and still rock.
June 7th, 2008 at 11:08 pm
I want to say a huge “THANK YOU!” to whoever decided to add the New Orleans show. After watching you on the Today Show, I jumped online to see where you would be performing and was very disappointed to discover that you would not be coming to Louisiana. I created a username, posted my second blog ever, and shamelessly begged to have a New Orleans show added to your tour.
Tonight I was thinking about how I was possibly going to get to Houston, Texas on a thursday night (the closest venue), when I decided to check the tour dates again and HALLELUJAH, there it was!!!! October 18 - New Orleans!!!!!
I was 14 and madly in love with you when I saw my first New Kids concert at the Palace in Detroit, MI. Right before your solo medley (which I was on pins and needles waiting for), you left the stage and concert because you were feeling sick. Needless to say I was devastated and cried my eyes out.
It is almost surreal to think that almost 20 years later, I will be seeing you in concert again, only this time I will be 33 and 8 months pregnant! Unfortunately, my best friend and best blockhead, still lives in Michigan, and since I just moved here, I really don’t have anyone to enjoy the show with. So it will just be me and my soon-to-be firstborn. Which is OK, in my condition, she wouldn’t be able to link arms with me and flip me over her back anymore like we did when we practiced our moves from the Hangin Tough video!
Anyway, my excitement is palpable….
I simply can’t wait!
Muchos Smoochos,
Alicia
June 8th, 2008 at 5:07 pm
Joey Mac!!! I CANNOT wait to see you guys in concert! You guys were my most favorite boy band when I was growing up, and I am SO glad you guys are back together! I know you guys are going to make such an awesome CD! I am really looking forward to seeing you guys in Tampa this fall!
June 8th, 2008 at 11:01 pm
For some reason it still says my comment is awaiting moderation. I don’t know why…
NKOTB was my first concert too! I remember it quite well! I was 15, and I didn’t even know who you guys were yet. But it was a wonderful concert and I’ve been to every one here since. (of course I’ll be at the concert Nov. 22nd in Tacoma too!)
I also saw you in Las Vegas in 2000. I gave one of your bandmates a gift for you, though I’m not sure if you got it. It was an Irish poem in a frame with real four leaf clovers surrounding it. I spent several days searching for them myself lol. Of course once I got to Las Vegas, one of the girls I met up with informed me that four leaf clovers are supposed to be bad luck for Irish, but I didn’t know =)
~Lisa
June 9th, 2008 at 12:04 am
Dear Joe,
I am such a huge fan of your’s. I have loved you guys every since the first time that i heard your music. I never got to go to any of your concerts but i have 4 of your video’s and a lot of your cd’s. You were always my favorite. I fell in love with you the first time that I saw you perform. I hope that i will be able to come and see you’s in chicago. I am orignally from there. I am so glad that you guy’s are making a come back. I was so excited when i heard about it. well that’s all for now. again i hope to see you’s in chicago. All My Love, April Moisant
June 9th, 2008 at 8:53 am
You were my first concert I was 13 and I really thought you were singing to me! I can’t wait to relive the moment when you come to SLC! Your post was beautiful stay humble, that is why I was in love with you at 13! You are awesome keep it up!
June 9th, 2008 at 12:43 pm
I was a huge fan when I was hunger had everything the pjs,buttons,coat,sheets,book etc. All of it. I was so happy to see you guys come back and it really brought back some good memories.
I never got to see a concert then but now I am 29 years old and this will be MY VERY FIRST CONCERT!! Cant wait I know it will be great so I will see you in Seattle Washington.
June 9th, 2008 at 12:47 pm
You would’ve been my first concert had my mom let me go. I was 11 or 12 and devastated because all my friends got to go and she thought I was too young to go to a concert.
I already got tickets to your Detroit show and at 31, I think I’m as excited as I would’ve been back then
I told my mom she can’t stop me this time! Which she finds hilarious, by the way. Looking forward to the album and seeing you live for the first time!
June 9th, 2008 at 5:12 pm
Hi Joe!
Please come to Costa Rica!!!!
We would love to see u guys in a concert.
Pura Vida!!….Monica
June 9th, 2008 at 7:02 pm
hi Joey!
you’re still as handsome as you were back in those years…
great to hear again from you and all the guys
god bless you and everything you do…
hope to see you soon in Mexico or at least on Mexican TV!
June 10th, 2008 at 3:23 am
First of all - aaaaargh!!! I think its great that you guys have reunited. I have been wanting this reunion since, well for the last 14 years. I think your baby is such a little cutie. You guys have all aged really well. The New Kids On The Block concert that I went to in 1992 in Brisbane was my first and last concert. Nobody could ever live up to the expectations you guys left me with. Even though it was the only concert I ever went to, I thought it was the best. You guys really knew how to wow an audience back then and what I saw on the Today show, over the internet, because I slept through my alarm clock, naughty me, still know how to wow an audience. Hope to see you back in Australia some time soon. Remember AUSTRALIA IS READY!!!!
Love
Kim
P.S. My email address is krees1@optusnet.com.au
June 10th, 2008 at 4:07 am
Joey, still as handsome as ever. Never thought I’d be 30 years of age now and so excited that a reunion finally happened. You HAVE to make plans to come to Australia as part of the tour - we always get left out!
June 10th, 2008 at 4:42 am
You guys were my first concert too, and I had to have my older sister to supervise me to both NKOTB concerts I went to in 1990! lol Little did the parents know that the sister was a Jordan lover. They were worried about my absolute Joey fixation. Ha
June 10th, 2008 at 5:01 am
Ok…I am truly an obsessed over the top fan. I have been watching you guys since I was 16 years old. I am now 35. This is a dream come true. I love you guys so much. As a kid I was not able to see you as much as I wanted to. I went to my fair of shows, but this time around I was able to get 5 star vip passes to the Tampa show. It is a dream come true. I love you guys and can’t wait to meet you at last. You guys were so cute as boys but now as men you are all even hotter. I hope to hear from you batcat2006@gmail.com
Laura
June 10th, 2008 at 5:51 am
It’s too funny…I just bought my tickets last night for the 11/2 show in Tampa, FL, and I was thinking “last time I did this, I had to call/stand in line for hours to get tickets, and now I just go online”..and then I thought, the last time I saw NKOTB, I was 13 or 14, and now I’m 30, with a husband and a son…and yet, I am still so giddy at seeing you guys perform again! My husband came home, and I asked if he wanted to go with me to the concert…his reply? “Um, I don’t think I want to watch you scream and go crazy over some other guys!” My best friend is seeing you all perform in Georgia, and she told me that she will be 34 weeks pregnant the day of the concert with her and her husband’s 2nd child, and she’s still going to jump up and down….this just proves that good music and great talent never dies or fades away. Thank you!!
June 10th, 2008 at 12:40 pm
Joey: I would like to hear you sing; sing; “The Way You Look Tonight”.
June 10th, 2008 at 12:46 pm
I remember when I was in grade 1 and tried out for the talent show for the first time. I loved dancing, I still do. The talent shows always consisted of grade 4’s and 5’s and I didn’t stand a chance. The music teacher always decided who got to be in it. Even though everyone said…don’t bother I tried out, I’ll never forget that. I danced to Step by Step…and she loved it…and put me in. I was the first grade one student in a long time to get a slot at that school in a talent show and they talked about it for years. I even got the music award in grade 5 for being so involved since I started there. I’m 20 years old now and I still know most of the moves. I was and still am very obsessed and when I heard your song summertime on the radio I freaked out. I could never afford tickets to your concerts when I was little but now that I can I’m hoping by my pay day on Friday the newest toronto date isn’t sold out.
You guys have inspired so many people. You’ve inspired me, I still dance and perform and always will. And I am so thankful you guys are back on the scene. I was really getting sick of some of the music out there now.
Love you guys always,
Dani
June 10th, 2008 at 3:55 pm
Your still georgous Joe! loved your blog. I am so excited that you guys have got back together and like a lot of people, New Kids were my first concert too. I saw you in Birmingham (UK) when I was a teenager and now I’m 32, I can still see you singing “Where Do I Go From Here” you just melted my heart. Please Please tell me your gonna come back to tour in the UK? You have all matured very nicely I must say, very cute back in the day but very handsome now.
Ready & Waiting to see you all soon (I hope)
Paula (UK)
June 10th, 2008 at 6:18 pm
The NKOTB reunion is a dream come true. Just as magical at 30 years old as it was at 13. THANK YOU for being so wonderful to your fans.
Love always,
Desiree
June 11th, 2008 at 8:00 pm
Hi Joey!
I’m so happy that my boys are back! You guys are coming to Toronto when I’m overseas! I never got to see you guys in concert back in the day. I’m flying across the country to see you guys in Vancouver!
I still can’t believe you guys reunited. Somebody pinch me, is this a dream. LOL.
P.S. You guys look GREAT! wink, wink.
June 11th, 2008 at 8:24 pm
I remember watching u in concert when I was 14 years old. U guys visit Auckland, New Zealand for the first time in 1992… Now I am a grown 31 years old married woman with 3 kids… Joey… u were always my favorite, even till now… Da bros are still HOTTTTTT…… Don’t ever forget ur fans from the Long White Cloud…
Much Alofaz (luv)
Mangere, Manukau South, New Zealand
June 11th, 2008 at 8:25 pm
I remember watching u in concert when I was 14 years old. U guys visit Auckland, New Zealand for the first time in 1992… Now I am a grown 31 years old married woman with 3 kids… Joey… u were always my favorite, even till now… Da bros are still HOTTTTTT…… Don’t ever forget ur fans from the Long White Cloud…
Much Alofaz (luv)
Christine Ioasa
Mangere, Manukau South, New Zealand
June 11th, 2008 at 9:04 pm
I am very happy that New Kids on the Block are getting back together. I am a 32 year old teacher and I found myself getting giddy when I heard you were getting back together. My friends Stacey, Dawn, and I used to go down to the bandshelter at the local park and pretend to be New Kids in concert. We each had a member that we pretended to be (although obviously there were two left out). We watched videos and matched the dances (tried to anyway) and thought we had it down pat. We continue to be friends to this day even though we don’t all live in the same town. When we found out that you were going to be coming to Chicago, we knew we had to get tickets. It would be like reliving our childhood. Anyway, it was my job to get the tickets and ran into the Ticketmaster nightmare. Needless to say, after seven hours on a Saturday morning of trying, I came up emptyhanded. I was so depressed all day and then when my friends found out I could not get the tickets they were also depressed. I have NEVER written an email or a letter asking anyone for anything, but I thought I would rectify the situation and see if you could help me get three tickets for your concert in Chicago in October. It would mean so much to three thirtyish year old fans who want to have their childhood back (at least for one night). Thanks.
June 12th, 2008 at 1:27 pm
You weren’t my first concert, although you guys were my second and fourth concerts! But, come November you will be the first concert for my two kids!! We’ll see you in Denver! Can’t wait!
June 13th, 2008 at 4:33 am
I really hope you guys come to The Netherlands. Im originally from canada and have grown up listening to you. In fact i have all your songs on thier very special play list on my ipod. I love your songs and i always listen thinking you sing them just for me lol. Any ways you probably wont read this at all but ohhh well
Even at 27 years old i still day dream about you guys 
No other boyband compares you you guys. New Kids on the Block forever!!!!!!!
By the way your new song rocks!!! Although nothing can compare to my favorite Didnt I Blow Your Mind !!! thats my favorite.
signing off now
love yas!
June 13th, 2008 at 6:36 am
I just saw your new video on VH1 and I must say that I felt like I was taken back in time. A time when I had pictures of you guys all over my walls and fell asleep just to dream of meeting you. I am now 31 years old and it seems like just yesterday when I attended your concert in Detroit and felt my first butterflies in my stomach. I have to say that I am extremely excited that you guys are on tour again and I wish you all the luck in the world. I just wish that I could attend your concert in Milwaukee but unfortunately I suffer from panic disorder and I am extremely clausterphobic in big crowds ~ something that I have been working on for years! I guess this gives me a good reason to try a little harder. By the way ~ You still give me butterflies!!!
June 13th, 2008 at 5:08 pm
It would be nice to say NKOTB was my first concert, but that would be a lie. Besides, the first time I heard about y’all, I was four years old. My sisters, both at least ten years older than me, were the teenagers when NKOTB were big in the late 80’s. That’s how I got into NKOTB music; my sisters were my influences. I suppose that’s why I love 80’s music so much!
I used to watch my sister’s videos of NKOTB; she had everything. I remember comic books, cartoons, books, music videos… they even recorded y’all on a music awards in the early 90’s. And, I know she had a Jordan Knight poster on her wall for a while!
After there was no more NKOTB, I bought a greatest hits CD. After that, I kept up with you and Jordan on solo careers. I never purchased a Jordan Knight CD (I wanted to, though), but I bought both CDs of yours; my favorite singles were “Stay the Same,” “I Love You Came Too Late,” and “I Cried.” Then I saw you on my then-favorite nighttime drama Boston Public. I would have liked you for a teacher; that would have been nice.
I love NKOTB, and I was excited to hear y’all were getting back together for a 20-year anniversary/reunion tour. I couldn’t believe it! My first favorite band EVER, and I’m old enough to purchase a ticket, drive to a concert, and go see y’all!! I’m crossing fingers on San Antonio. My only concert was in fourth grade to see Garth Brooks, so I’m really excited about NKOTB’s Concert!!!!
I first saw the “Summertime” music video last night while staying up late (I’m a college student, it’s what I do). I stopped everything and watched it. I melted in excitement and surprise. It was on DVR, so I rewinded it several times. I kept thinking, “Where was I when they were filming? I could have been an extra girl!”
Anyways, I want to say that I am excited for you guys. This is a dream for many supportive fans, older and new (and ME). Y’all are the new hit boyband! Congratulations!!
Wholehearted Fan,
Janine
PS: I have the same birthday as you, and you have the same birthyear as my sister. I am honored to share my birthday with one of my biggest idols. Thank you for your time and patience.
June 14th, 2008 at 9:07 pm
Obviously there is no possible way for you to read ALL of these blogs but it is just so amazing to see there are still “people” like me out there. As I have said in the past I was only 7 when my aunt introduced me to the “World of New Kids” and I haven’t left it since. I get lots of “opinions” from people about my awesome New Kids ring tones and all my cds I listen to while I work but all the while I know they just don’t understand! I am so excited for you all to come to the Broomfield Event Center in November that I have already started my count-down. I totally stayed home the day the tickets went on sale just to make sure I got my VIP ticket. I really hope it is true that I get to meet and greet you guys? I paid a lot of money so that I can die a happy women. My aunt and I actually did get to meet Jon many years ago but to actually meet all of you will make everything perfect. Thank you all again for reuniting! After watching the VH1 special about the band reuniting and seeing you guys NOT…I thought for sure it would never happen! Thank you and again your families!
Rebecca
June 15th, 2008 at 9:21 am
It is so nice to see that you guys are back together. Y’all Rock !!!
Really looking forward to seeing you guys LIVE with my oldest daughter at the Air Canada Center in September!!!!
It will be a blast !!
Always your fan, Carrie !!
June 15th, 2008 at 2:04 pm
I am so happy you guys are back. I hope you plan on staying around awhile. My kids… isn’t that funny? The last time I sent New Kids fan mail I was 14 and never thaught of kids. Anyway, my kids and I listen to the old and the new NKOTB music they like the new better, I guess it’s the age difference because I LOVE it all! Ok so good luck with the tour and be safe, I will see you in New Orleans in October! Elizabeth
June 15th, 2008 at 3:07 pm
Happy Father’s Day!
June 15th, 2008 at 8:29 pm
well this probley isnt the first but you are going to be my first concert.
i am 14 years old and i never knew about you guys until my mom told me to youtube “please dont go girl”. after that i was hooked, i even got cd’s off of amazon lol. i also cried for 3 days straight just to get my parents to buy tickets to see you guys. BOY WAS IT WORTH IT ;D. i am a huge fan now and will continue to be. you guys are going to go far AGAIN lol
p.s. i know you probley are to busy to read this but if you do that would be awesome.
<3 brittanie
June 16th, 2008 at 1:18 am
Dear Joey,
Im a big fan of yours, I couldnt believe when I heard you guys was back!!!, I really love your all new song summer time, sitting here waitting for the summer to go buy so fast just for your concert on nov 11th, at kansas city its a dream come true for me, my very first concert for you all, I never gave up on you guys, I am so excited I cant wait, I get to be at your concert. ITs a dream come true for me in so many ways, my birthday is the week before on the fourth, I’ll be thirty this yr its gonna be night that I aint gonna for get, love to meet you inperson, but I guess that will just stay a fantsy of mine. Just beening able to see you all live and up close is good enough for me, I missed my chance when I was bout 12 when you all was at statefair I didnt know my sister had are ready gotten tickets for your concert I was standing outside the staduim when it started to rain my sister and I never for gotten night, we love you all, we all are so excited that your back!!! CAN’T WAIT FOR CONCERT!!! Its a dream come true for me!!! Happy Farthers Day!!!
Michelle Mckinzie
June 16th, 2008 at 3:14 am
I would like to share a story from when I was a pre teen, loving you guys….any how it was late one night, heading home with my pa in his truck and I don’t know how it begun, but I was like ” dad, New Kids On The Block are out of this world!” and my pa says ” yeah, where they belong” lol that was so funny, just his quick come back and his silly humor, and I am so excited to seeing you come back, I love you all and I would have to admit you were my prefered, back in the day, I can’t say favorite as I just love all of you, so I know your coming to vancouver, canada in november and am looking so forward to seeing the concert! so ptL! (praise the Lord!)
June 16th, 2008 at 7:31 am
Hi blue eyes it’s me your vergin girl. I’m sorry that i miss’d you on april 23,08 at the house of blues, but i will see you in Washington DC on Oct 2,08
joey did you know that this summer you and i have been together for 20 years.
I will always love for all that you have done for me,please tell emmaul that i said hi and that i miss him too.hugs and kiss to you and your love’d ones and most of all Happy Fathers Day’s sweetheart.Joey tell Jonathan that i will always love him and support no matter what happends you of all people joey no what i’m talking about, and thank you for the hottes summer ever back in 1989
god bless you all and your love’d ones too.
Love ya all
your
Vergin Girl
June 16th, 2008 at 9:01 am
I wish I could say that you were my first concert, I have never been to one of The New Kids On The Block concerts, but I am hoping to get the chance this time around. It is great to hear that you are all back together again, and I’m sure this time around will be better than the last. I have been a New Kids fan since you all started, and I will be to the end. My 11 year old daughter and I were listening to Summertime, and she fell inlove with the song. We have been listening to all the old songs as well as the new one. Glad to have you all back.
June 16th, 2008 at 12:04 pm
My first concert ever was NKOTB opening for Tiffany at Canada’s Wonderland.I was hooked for life, my room was wallpapered in Joey posters :),and all I wanted for B-day’s and Christmas’s was NKOTB tapes(lol… no CD’s), shirts and anything else that related too. I am so happy you guys decided to get back together. Cant wait to see you guys preform soon.
June 17th, 2008 at 7:41 am
I really wish I could say I saw you guys in concert back in the day, but I didn’t. I was too young and my mom wouldn’t take me. However, this time around, I WILL be there! I wouldn’t miss it for the world. I have loved you guys from the begining and always will. I have wanted you guys to get back together for ever! I never wanted it to end. Your new song is amazing, just like all the past songs you guys did. To this day I still listen to them and remember how much I was in love with Joey. haha. I d/l them to my iPod, my phone or whatever else I can. Great to see you guys on tour and can’t wait to be there in person.
Your biggest fan!
June 17th, 2008 at 12:22 pm
OMG, everytime I see you all I can think it “WHERE DO I GOOOOO FROM HERRRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEE”. Seeing you all again takes me back to my happy childhood. Now I can’t stop blasting your cds and singing along to your classics. I love you guys!!!
June 17th, 2008 at 2:05 pm
Joe (and the rest of the guys). I love the new song and video. It takes me back…a room filled with posters and lots of dreams…
I really wanted to see you in concert, but will be in Fla when you are in WI.
The summer before my freshman year in High School, We saw nkotb in Alpine Valley. What great memories. Thank you for reuniting and look forward to hearing more great music from the legendary nkotb.
You now have a new generation of fans -my 5 year old also jams to summertime.
p.s. you all look fabulous!!!
my heart still melts at the sight of your baby blues Joe!!!
June 17th, 2008 at 6:43 pm
Dear Joey
I am a big fan of NKOTB i still have all my posters from the first round.But i am writing because my best friend and i would love to see you in concert but there isnt one near us i am best friends with someone you know (Kimberly Crawley from LA)we have be tring to find one that we could meet and come together but im in TN and she is still in LA she is going to come to TX to see the concert if we cant find one that is the same distance for both of us we would love to see NKOTB in concert together and she would love to see you again….Thanks for the come back it brings back some of the best times in my life…….
June 17th, 2008 at 7:03 pm
Katie…
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June 17th, 2008 at 9:23 pm
Well you guys were my first,second,third,fourth and fifth concert when i was young, my mom worked for a great company and the boss always gave my mom the tickets to go see your concerts in toronto ontario. Now that i’m older i can take my daughter to go see you guys in concert, its a chance of a lifetime. My daughter loves to listen to your songs, i have every album on original cassette, and i even have the solo projects you all did on cd. so my daughter is a die hard fan like i was, and still am. Glad you guys all agreed to do this, when jordan appeared on the show “where are they now” and the show tried to get you all to have a reuniun show, and it didn’t happen, i was so upset; but just a few short years later and i got my wish! YAHOO! Glad your all back and can’t wait to see you all Here in Montreal in september. Good luck!
Kimberly.G
June 17th, 2008 at 11:32 pm
Middle school 1988, only African American girl in my class and I heard for the first time “Please Don’t Go Girl” playing in the cafe at school, at that time a real heavy Salt and Pepper fan, but your voice took me by surprise and I’ve been a fan ever since. Friends would tease me because I had pictures of you, mostly all over my bedroom walls… I thought you were so cute and adorable, not that you aren’t anymore.(smile) I’m really glad that you guys have decided to get back together and much success to you all in the future. I’m hoping to see you in concert because I’ve never had the chance to see you perform live. Hopeful you’ll make it to VA!!! Much respect. Peace and Love.
June 18th, 2008 at 9:19 pm
Hi Joe!
So glad for the reunion, because now that I’m a “grownup”, I could actually afford the good seats this time around!
Lucky I didn’t sprain my wrist whipping out the American Express for early ticket release…See you in Detroit in October, Joey Mac, when I’ll be trying my best not become 13 again and cry all over the place!
June 19th, 2008 at 10:27 pm
Hi again,well, Joey it is clear that you are beautiful on the inside and out.you have a way with words! you should write a novel.Love always.
June 21st, 2008 at 3:24 pm
hey joe!! you guys truly were my first concert and i just wanted to say that when you sang please dont go girl, my friend who was in love with you actually cried!! you are not much older than me and i still love you guys like when i was 14!! i had every piece of merchandise from posters to the sheets and comforter set!! i like you grew up in boston (southie to be exact) and i was so proud to be from the same place as you guys!! i still listen to you guys today and it makes me feel like im 14 again and i forget that i am 34 with 2 kids and all the crap that goes with it!! you guys are still the greatest and i cant wait to see you in boston on sept 26!! i love you guys forever!!
June 21st, 2008 at 8:16 pm
I am a little disappointed… I was looking forward to torturing my husband and making him take me to see you guys here in Texas. Unfortuneately, you have scheduled your concerts in the “promise land” during Volleyball season. I coach Volleyball… That is what I do…. Help me out here… Can’t you get some dates around December or February before Track season starts. Summers are good, too. Help me out here
June 24th, 2008 at 4:31 am
BLOCKHEADS PLEASE HELP!!
Please goto the link below and SIGN the petition to get NKOTB here in my hometown - Cincinnati, Ohio!!
CLICK THIS LINK:
http://www. wkrq. com
and goto the “Sign the NKOTB Petition” link on the left side of the page. All you have to do is enter your name and e-mail address.
THANKS SO MUCH!!
June 25th, 2008 at 6:34 am
HI JOEY I’M SO HAPPY YOU ARE BACK IN BOSTON, I HAVE BEEN A FAN FOR A LONG TIME AND SO HAPPY FOR YOU GUYS. THANKS FOR COMING BACK. IF YOUR IN THE AREA AGAIN MAYBE I’LL SEE YOU COME IN AND GET A FACIAL or a hair cut AT THE CARRIAGE HOUSE SALON AND SPA IN CAMBRIDGE MA, ON CHURCH ST. HOPE TO SEE YOU!!!!!!! CARRIE, (Yaaay Celtics!)
June 25th, 2008 at 9:26 pm
Joe -
You’ve always been my fave! I was among the masses standing in the rain at the Today show. Truthfully, I wouldn’t have had it any other way. Those of us who lasted through hours in the rain showed the world what it like to be a true NKOTB fan! I’m so happy y’all decided to do this, and I’m looking forward to the new album. I can’t wait for the tour! See you soon!
~Squeezes & Smooches~
Jaime
June 27th, 2008 at 10:52 am
I can’t say the NKOTB was my first concert (although I did beg and plead my case to my parents) but I will say if you ever come to Indy I will certainly try my hardest to go. I always said I was deprived by not getting to see you all before, and I will not pass up the chance now that I am an adult. (my parents can’t stop me now!!) It certainly brings back the memories when I turn on the radio and hear NKOTB being played and every time I hear your single on the radio, it makes me smile. The RADIO!! NKOTB!! 2008!! Who would have ever guessed? I am anxiously awaiting the new music. The old (right) stuff was great. But I am ready for some modern NKOTB that I can blast. I hope you all stick around longer than just the reunion tour though. It will be a sad day when you fade from us again.
June 28th, 2008 at 2:47 am
I am not even sure if you will ever read this, but I had to take the time and write it just in case you ever do.
You guys were my first concert, I was 12 =) I’ve loved you & your music for years, I can still remember the first time I ever heard one of your songs. * Smile*
I have been a fan sense 1989 and always will be. You will never know just how much you and the guys have been there for me when I needed someone. even if it was just in a song. I really want to thank you for that.
I was lucky enough to meet you here in Florida in 1999 at the radio station XL106.7 you were on the Doc and Johnny morning show here in “Orlando”. ( No I do not think you would or should remember me, lol). Thank you for not letting me down. Joe, You were and are AWESOME!! Like I knew you would be.
Watching you perform at Red Hot and Boom that year and then the next, was the highlight of my year each time. We also came to see you when you performed at the Walmart Super center in Apopka I think it was. You rocked then too. =)
Anyway, I Can’t wait to see you in November, in Tampa. And the best part, is it’s the day before my B-day.. YAY!!
*HUGS*
BraveHeart and BlockHead Forever
~Misty AKA Mackfever
June 28th, 2008 at 7:15 am
PLEASE COME TO SWEDEN ON YOUR TOUR
June 30th, 2008 at 2:00 pm
JOE THANKS FOR THE GREAT SHOW THAT YOU GAVE US WHEN WE WERE KIDS…TRYING TO GET TO SEE YOU IN NOVEMBER SOME HOW IT WILL HAPPEN
BRING IT ON
ALISON
July 3rd, 2008 at 6:10 am
young for fun…
Do you have a newsletter to sign up to?…
July 9th, 2008 at 11:56 am
you friggen greww upp goood :]
July 9th, 2008 at 3:01 pm
Thanks for writing from your heart JM….
As a fan of yours and the rest of NKOTB “You were my first concert as well!”
I believe I was in 8th grade at the time (boy was that along time ago) :0) and my parents surprised me with ticket to your concert in Atlanta GA.
I had the time of my life and thought I was in Heaven for a bit, especially when I swear you told me your loved me from the stage!
(okay now that I am 33 and I look back, you probably didn’t say it directly to me but more in my direction, LOL but being young and in love I thought for sure you were saying it just to me!!)It made a great story at least.
I think I might be a bit old to hang your poster all over my bedroom wall as my husband Ted might start to question things, but it will be great to enjoy your music!
Please keep up the great work and continue to do what God has blessed you to do!
Maybe one of these days if you make it to Montana we can re-enact you saying you loved me from stage! :0) LOL LOL LOL
It is great to see you together again~
Cheryl Hill
July 12th, 2008 at 12:36 pm
Yes, just like for every girl posting on that blog, you guys were my first concert when I was a teenager growing up in France. Do you remember Paris Bercy? I sure do
Joe, you left shortly before the end of the concert to avoid the hords of crazy fans!!
And yes, I was 14 and the walls of my bedroom were covered with photos of all of you. I am eagerly waiting for your concert in Philly in November!
July 19th, 2008 at 12:56 pm
This is probably some of the best news I’ve heard in a long time. I can’t wait to see you guys again. To think back all those years ago. Now I get to share the same experience with my daughter. My husband reminds me so much of Jon. He is shy, gorgeous and very loving and caring. I hope that you guys have had as much success in your personal lives as I have had. See you 5 very soon!!!!
Lots of love,
Melissa Morrow
September 21st, 2008 at 8:49 pm
Dear Joe Mac!!
I can finally say I am #50 of the MacPack!! This is ALL so incredible! I am so very happy for you, all of you! I remained a huge fan all these years, even introducing my daughter to NKOTB, who is now 11. She is VERY upset that I won’t take her to the Dallas show next month with my friends…but Momma plans on having a lil too much FUN, for her young eyes!!
I was 13 when I went to my first concert ever, ofcourse to see you guys!! I went to every concert after that in Dallas. And completely understood when it was time to move on and find ourselves.
But damn, Baby!!! Your Back!!!! And I believe it’s better than before!! Your fanbase never doubted this moment!
So Thank You!!! I love you! I am so jealous of Barrett, understandibly. We never had our chance to meet. I too am a Real Estate Agent and could’ve sold you a house!!!
I have a really funny story I would like to share with you 5, but not on here! It’s a little too much! Write me back and I will share!! You will know just how CRAZY your true fans really Are!!
My mind is right!
The time is right!
I get this!
Can I please have some Face-Time???!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Loving you Forever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Shelly from Dallas
shellyrgable@yahoo.com
October 7th, 2008 at 12:53 pm
Hey Joey,
Just thought I would share a fun story with you. NKOTB was mine, my sister and my two cousins first concert at Alpine Valley, WI. I was 9! I wanted to be the little girl that got to go on stage during “Cover Girl”, kind of hard to do from the grass seats. Anyway, the cool part of the story is that my cousin Lori has not been to a concert since, keep in mind I am the baby of the 4 of us, so we are going to take her to the Bradley Center on the 22nd, nearly 18 years since her last concert!
I cheated and already went to Chicago, (8th row) the concert was amazing and I can’t wait to share the experience with my sisters for the second time!
Have a great day!
Heidi
P.S. I had your big button next to my bed as a kid, does that weird you out at all??
October 27th, 2008 at 6:11 pm
i love you joey!!!!
youre so awsome! yes we all love you guys so much and you definately have succeeded in creating the show of a life time because i will remember your concert in cleveland for the rest of my life… every little moment of that concert was mind boggling…. i seriously thought i was gonna be one of those girls who passes out… but i didnt miraculously… lol. i still cant get over your concert. it amazes me. you all amaze me!!! i love you all!!!!! you all were my first crush when i was 4 and you all still are my great crush. 
i hope you guys come back to cleveland soon. i want to see you again!!!! i really want to get backstage passes…. im going to do everything i can to get them….
love you all forever,
ashley elizabeth