After finding out the Backstreet Boys were coming back to the states after being overseas for almost two years, out came my inner 13-year old girl. I haven’t had the pleasure of seeing these guys perform since their Black & Blue tour in 2001. So the word “excited” would be an understatement. Now, with a new album & a whole new tour- Brian, AJ, Nick & Howie prove that “Backstreet’s Back”.
Before the guys came on stage, the crowd enjoyed the performances of “Mindless Behavior”- a new & young R&B group with tons of energy! Even though I was not familiar with them, Backstreet Boys fans were singing along & even imitating their dance moves! We hope to hear more from these talented youngsters in the near future!
When any music group or any celebrity can share their family with their fans, it truly is something special. Bailey (Brian’s son) appeared & introduced his dad along with his band-mates to the stage. Four guys pushed through the curtain, leaving the crowd to ear-wrenching screams. We heard a familiar tune, as they opened to “Everybody (Backstreet’s Back)” And that they were.
Fans were more than satisfied as the guys performed some of our favorites that we all love and remember. Some songs on their set-list included “As Long As You Love Me”, “I’ll Never Break Your Heart”, “Incomplete”, “More Than That”, & “Shape of My Heart”-along with close to their entire new album “This Is Us”. “Bigger” was also performed, as Brian informed us that this will be their second single off their new album.
One thing I love about the Backstreet Boys are that their 4 different personalities bring something special to each performance they give their fans. Brian- still acts like a goofball on stage, smiling and posing for fans’ cameras and making sure everyone knows he’s still having a blast doing what he loves. AJ- still brings us that soulful voice that we all love, and can still hold the title of the “bad-boy” of the group. Howie- the “lover” of the group, makes sure that his fans knows how appreciative he is of their love & support, as he handed out roses to the crowd. Nick- still passionate about everything he does. From every song, every lyric, every dance move, every wink, every smile. He gives his all & you can tell.
One of my favorite parts of this new tour is when the guys came out in outfits replicating their “Larger Than Life” video. The crowd went wild as this was the only song they kept the original choreography to, from back in their “Millennium” days. They also gave a nostalgic performance of “I Want It That Way” as the crowd believed this was the end. But the guys, yet again, surprised everyone as they came back through the curtains for their encore performance of their first single off their new album “Straight Through My Heart”.
Now, more than a decade later, the show was better than ever. The Backstreet Boys reminded me why I loved them as a teenager and why they are still performing to their fans for the past 17 years. BSB gave us a perfect mixture of who they were & who they’ve become. By giving exceptional performances like these, these 4 guys keep proving that they are here to stay. And my advice- if the guys are in your area, make sure to check them out on tour!
KTBSPA!
