I was so excited when I found out they were going to do another tour. The other people that are touring with them are Debbie Gibson (which I was pretty happy about), Tiffany (that it would be cool to see her), Salt and Pepa (only like a couple of songs of theirs but still cool) and Naughty by Nature (don't really know their music so this was meh for me). They call their tour this year the mixtape tour.
The guys came out with two new songs and added them to the anniversary album of Hangin' Tough. I love the new song 'The boys in the band' and couldn't wait to see it live. It's a great song that pays tribute to boy bands. The video is funny and cool which you can Click Here to see the video.
When the tickets went on sale, I couldn't get them because I didn't have the money (which is usually how it happens) so I was hoping to be able to get a good seat later on. Then something really bad happened in my life; On Jan 12th, 2019, I lost my mom to cancer that nobody knew she had even her. She didn't get really sick till towards the end (I may write about all of that at a later time). Well when my sister, my dad and I were going through her stuff, we found a little bit of money that she had.
My sister and I split it and decided to do something nice for ourselves with it. One of the things I did was get a ticket to see NKOTB. I could have used what I had to get a VIP ticket but I also wanted to get tickets to see someone else I like, The Piano Guys (you should check them out, they are pretty cool) and hopefully some photography stuff. I also wanted to bring one of my roommates with me since she is a fan but I couldn't find 2 tickets that were decent seats that didn't cost too much so I just got the one sadly. The good part in all of this, I was able to get second row from the stage on the side. This was the best seats I have ever had at any concert and made me more excited but sad at the same time.
Finally the day came, June 7th at the Denver Pepsi center. The whole night gave me mixed emotions but I still loved every minute of it and I so needed that night to happen after what I have been through this year (not just my mom but other things too).
The show was supposed to start at 8:00. When I got to my seat, I was VERY happy where I was sitting. Eight came and the DJ from Naughty by Nature and one of the other guys from the group came out onto stage 2 which was a small circle stage by the back of the place. They played a mix of mostly 80's songs getting the crowd pumped up (not that really needed it lol). A little after 8:30, the guys came out. I can't remember for the life of me what order they sang their songs in (I was living in the moment) but I know it was their older songs. At one point Donnie looked and pointed at me, it helped made my night. I'm not one to be "OMG so and so pointed/looked etc at me" but it still feels nice to be seen by someone you like.
After a few songs, Debbie Gibson went onto the 2nd stage and sang a few songs then Tiffany on the main stage. I think NKOTB came back, then Salt and Pepa, Naughty by Nature, etc etc. It was like that the whole night, all of them taking turns being on stage. At one time Joe sang with Debbie when she sang 'Lost in your eyes'. I loved that. The last song was one of NKOTB's new song '80's baby' which also has Debbie, Tiffany, Salt and Pepa and Naughty by Nature singing. So all where on stage bringing the house down one last time.
During the guy's new song 'The boys in the band', they went into different parts of the audience. They also had the cheerleaders from our football team the Broncos come out. They went down the side aisles and up onto the stage dance with their pom poms (they have cheerleaders in the video for that song so during the tour, they have them too). That was pretty cool and they stayed for a few songs. They guys did end back up on the stage with the girls. They guys also had a small mix of 80's songs play while they pumped up the crowd even more. Donnie said that so far we were the loudest crowd yet and I believe it because I had to plug my ears when the big screaming happened. I still walked away with plugged ears for 2 days and sharp pains happening every so often.
I had a blast and loved every minute of it (even when my ears hurt and during Naughty by Nature). Like I said, I did have lots of different emotions going on that night and wanted to cry more than once. I really wish I had the money to get my roommate a ticket because it can get lonely being at a show by yourself, she would have enjoyed it and she needed it too. They at one point had a kiss cam on couples, I missed my hubby during that time. I also thought about my mom a lot, it felt like she was there with me. Even though I had an amazing time, I wish I could give it back to have her alive again. Since I can't, I enjoyed and celebrated life that night the best I could.
I love NKOTB and seeing them live. They give so much energy (don't know how they do it night after night) and love, you can feel it. It's one of the best feelings. I can't wait to see them again and hope I can get those VIP ticket(s). Their set list is on spotify so I can list the songs that were played (not in the order they sang them): 80's baby (sung by everyone), you got it (the right stuff), step by step, I'll be loving you forever, tonight, hangin' tough, push it, o.p.p, single, the way, summertime, please don't go girl, lost in your eyes, I think we're alone now, cover girl, boys in the band, keep on smilin', if you go away, hip hop hooray, shoop, only in my dreams, my favorite girl, electric youth, jamboree, whatta man, dirty dawg, could've been, didn't I blow your mind and thankful.
