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The Friday Five: Best Concerts of 2014

December 12, 2014 secretfangirls Leave a comment

We definitely shattered our record for most concerts attended in a single year in 2014. While we loved each and every show, and it was nearly impossible to narrow it down to 5 favorites, here are the ones that stood out.

1. Hunter Hayes – 24 Hour Road Race – Palace Theatre – Stamford, CT
We ended up seeing Hunter more than any other artist this year – 7 times in total. Impressive, considering on his past tours he came nowhere near NYC so we had no hopes of attending. Hunter, if you’re reading this, please keep coming to New York. We love you. Of all the shows, among them the We Are Not Invisible Tour, Tattoo (Your Name) Tour, Arthur Ashe Kids Day, and so on, the most memorable was definitely the 24 Hour Road Race. True, it was a short concert, but the record-breaking goal gave an added level of excitement, and now we can officially say we were part a Guinness World Record. Oh, but we can’t forget that time he performed “Storm Warning” right in front of us…

2. Austin Mahone – MTV Artist To Watch Tour – Hammerstein Ballroom – New York, NY
We also had a hard time deciding which Austin show to pick, but this show wins since it was Austin’s first big headlining tour. This show earned him his nickname of the “one man boyband,” due to his on point choreography. We don’t have many videos of Austin performing, because it’s literally impossible to not dance along, but we managed to get one at his Mets Post-game concert later in the year.

3. Dan + Shay – Where It All Began Tour – Highline Ballroom – New York, NY
“Where It All Began” is hands down our favorite album of 2014. While we saw Dan + Shay for the first time on the We Are Not Invisible Tour with Hunter Hayes, this was our first time seeing them play with a full band. We were blown away by how passionate and talented they are, and how much they genuinely love performing. Dan + Shay are so much fun to see live (seriously, the entire audience sings every word), and they make it special every time we see them. We can’t wait for their next headlining tour in 2015!

4. 5SOS – Stars, Stripes & Maple Syrup Tour – Best Buy Theater – New York, NY
This might get the prize for one of the hottest concerts of 2014. We were shocked when we scored a pair of tickets to this show! It had been such a long time since we went to a “pop punk” show that this finally made us remember why we fell in love. 5SOS have such great energy and they put on an incredible show to the sold out crowd. Calum, Luke, Ashton, and Michael owned the stage and had everyone singing along to every word, even though the band had yet to release their album in the US.

5. The Strypes – Music Hall of Williamsburg – Brooklyn, NY
Whenever we write about The Strypes, we feel like nothing can do justice to how insanely talented and incredible these guys are. All four members hail from Ireland and are under the age of 20, yet they play some serious rhythm and blues. We had never really seen grown men fangirl until this concert. That’s how good these guys are. We were floored by their musicianship, and some absolutely insane harmonica solos.

Bonus: 106.1 BLI’s Summer Jam – Nikon Jones Beach Theater – Wantagh, NY
This gets the runner up place because of it’s awesome lineup: Austin Mahone, Cody Simpson, New Hollow, Midnight Red, AJR, and so on. Summer Jam definitely had something for everyone! The number of acts and the variety contributed to the “festival” feeling of this show, along with bonding with the people sitting around you for the entire day. We hope Summer Jam will be back next year!

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The Friday Five: Fangirl Gift Guide

December 5, 2014 secretfangirls Leave a comment

We’re less than three weeks away from Christmas and while we’re still deciding which boyband member we want to find under our tree this year, we’ve created a list of our favorite presents to give this holiday season. These gift ideas are perfect for the fangirl in your life – even if you gift them to yourself!!

1. Books!
Books are a great keepsake and a fun way to learn even more about your favorite band. 5SOS and Austin Mahone both have new books out, just in time for the Holidays! For the 90s fangirl, we highly recommend “Out Of Sync” by Lance Bass and “NKOTB: 5 Brothers And A Million Sisters.”

2. Band Merch!
Crewneck sweatshirts, and Holiday themed sweaters are especially trendy this year. We love the “Merry Trismas” sweatshirt from The Vamps, and this onesie from Hunter Hayes. A gift that’s in the Holiday spirit, perfectly cheesy, shows off your favorite band, AND keeps you warm? Perfect.

3. Concert Tickets!
You can never go wrong with concert tickets! It just might take some advance planning and sneaking around. Check to see which tours have been announced (Dan + Shay’s 2015 headlining tour goes on sale this week!) and try to be stealth about getting tickets so it’s a surprise. Plus you’ll get an extra gift by the time the concert rolls around!

4. Ear plugs!
When you go to as many shows as we do, ear plugs are essential. We know, you think they look un-cool. You know what’s even less cool? Not being able to hear. Invest in a good reusable pair – they’re more discreet and are designed especially to filter music so you’ll be able to hear everything AND look cool. Promise.

5. Music!
Lots of artists release special editions around the Holidays. We love the “LiveSOS” Bundle that 5SOS put together – it includes posters from each of their 2014 tours.

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Austin Mahone Book Tour!

November 28, 2014 secretfangirls 1 Comment

Austin the one-man-boyband Mahone just announced he is going on a tour to support the release of his book, “Austin Mahone: Just How It Happened.” He’ll be in New York, Chicago and San Antonio signing copies of the book. Check with your local bookstore for more details on the event, and what you’ll need to do to meet Austin!

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Austin Mahone Book Tour
December 9th: Barnes & Noble – New York, NY
December 10th: Anderson’s Bookshop – Naperville, IL
December 11th: Sam’s Club – San Antonio, TX

You can pre-order a copy of the book now at Barnes and Noble – the perfect gift for any Mahomie in your life.

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The Friday Five: Sexiest Men Alive

November 21, 2014 secretfangirls Leave a comment

One of our favorite Thanksgiving traditions is the release of People’s Sexiest Man Alive issue. It’s the perfect reading material for your car/plane/train/bus ride home. We can’t help but feel like this year’s list is a little bit lacking. Here’s who we would include if we could takeover People for a day. (sidenote: if you haven’t seen the episode of “Don’t Trust The B” where James Van Der Beek receives the sexiest man honor, do yourself a favor and watch it now).

1. Sam Hunt
This up and coming country singer was recruited for the NFL but decided music was his true calling. And thank god because Sam Hunt’s deep voice and his thick Georgia drawl are part of his charm. He’s a talented singer and songwriter, with a unique sound incorporated his wide range of influences. Oh, and his rapping skills are on point too. Grab a copy of Sam Hunt’s debut album “Montevallo” on iTunes or Amazon now so you can sing along on the “Lipstick Grafitti” Tour.

2. Austin Mahone
The one man boyband is basically all of your favorite boyband members in one. He’s currently in the studio working with Max Martin on his debut full length album. We’re hoping it will capture more of that 90s pop sound we heard on “The Secret” EP. Since Martin is responsible for “I Want It That Way,” “Baby One More Time, and “It’s Gonna Be Me,” among countless others, we’re sure it will. Make sure to pickup a copy of the new Teen Vogue for some beautiful wall-worthy photos.

3. Jake Miller
Florida born singer/rapper Jake Miller definitely qualifies as “sexy” – have you seen his muscles? Any guy who can make a goofy face and still look good is definitely a keeper! Jake is also very good about interacting with his fans on Twitter. Be sure to pick up a copy of Jake Miller’s new EP “Lion Heart” on iTunes or Amazon now!

4. Grigor Dimitrov
HEART EYES EMOJI all day because not only is Grigor one of the hottest young tennis stars (just look at that backhand!), he also is very sweet to his fans – he even stopped a match to help a ball girl who fainted (probably at the sight of him). Grigor also appreciates the finer things in art like art, custom designer travel bags, and puppies!! Make sure to follow him on Instagram.

5. Ryan Lewis
Ryan Lewis is just a beautiful man. Not only is he a talented producer/DJ, he’s also been using his popularity for a good cause and launched the charity The 30/30 Project to help aid those impacted by HIV/AIDs. Lewis is definitely the lesser known member of the Grammy winning duo (Macklemore & Ryan Lewis if you’re totally clueless), as spoofed on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. That definitely would not have been our reaction to spotting Ryan Lewis in the park.

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Austin Mahone Mets Post-Game Concert 9/27

September 29, 2014 secretfangirls 1 Comment

The New York Mets couldn’t have picked a better night for the final show of their concert series. It was a perfect late September night that kicked off with hundreds of young dance and cheer squads from the tri-state area doing a fun routine to songs by Demi Lovato and Ariana Grande. Dance Cheer Night meant there were significantly more teenage girls than usual in the stadium – oh, and the fact that Austin Mahone was performing after the game! Between the cheerleaders and the fangirls in attendance, it’s safe to say that it was one of the loudest crowds Citi Field has ever seen (especially whenever Austin Mahone showed up on the big screen).

After the game (which the Mets ended up winning 2-1 in the 9th!), a stage was quickly rolled out behind 2nd base for the concert, which started just after 10:30pm. Austin performed a 12-song set, including an acoustic section that showcased his vocals and guitar playing. And we all know he can dance! The one man boy band showed off his smooth choreography to hits like “Banga Banga” and his latest, “Secret,” which sounds like a 2014 update of a 90s Backstreet Boys song (and is the Secret Fangirls theme song). Austin even invited 1 lucky fan on stage to serenade during “U.” We always knew he was a great dancer, but this was the first time we got to see his choreography up close, and we were majorly impressed.

Austin Mahone Mets Concert Series Set List
1. “Banga Banga”
2. “Say You’re Just A Friend”
3. “Shawty Shawty”
4. “Shadow”
5. “Human Nature”
6. “All Of Me”
7. “Secret”
8. “Till I Find You”
9. “U”
10. “All I Ever Need”
11. “What About Love”
12. “MMM Yeah”

We can’t wait to see who the Mets will have in the lineup for the 2015 concert series! Besides Austin, recent shows have included Boyz II Men and Third Eye Blind. It’s a fun way to see your favorite artist, and to spend a perfect summer evening with some baseball, music and BBQ (or Shake Shack, or a burger…the food options at Citi Field are endless).

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Austin Mahone’s “Secret” Video

September 24, 2014 secretfangirls Leave a comment

Austin “the one-man-boy-band” Mahone just released the video for “Secret,” off his debut EP “The Secret.” In case you missed Austin on tour this summer, or want to re-live it, the video gives a peek at Austin’s live show. Which means tons of energy, smooth choreography, a tank top, and lots of fangirls. Watch it below!

“Secret” is one of our favorite Austin tracks – we love the 90s vibe of the song, complete with a slow breakdown and a hint of Britney Spears’ “Stronger.” And Austin totally knows what he’s doing: as he recently told Billboard about the EP, “the style I was going for was more of that *NSYNC, Backstreet Boys vibe, ’cause I knew a lot of the older girls like that.” Excellent plan, Austin.

Mahomies in NYC can see Austin this weekend in a performance following the New York Mets game on Saturday, September 27th! Get more info here. In October, Austin will be heading down to South America for a few shows, then heading to Miami to work on his album. We can’t wait. (Keep up the *NSYNC & Backstreet Boys vibes, please!)

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Austin Mahone & The Vamps Summer Tour Stops at the Izod Center

August 22, 2014 secretfangirls Leave a comment

We were lucky to catch The Vamps at their first headlining show ever back at The Grammercy Theatre in NYC in February, and at their MTV Artist to Watch show earlier this summer. So it was amazing to see how far they’ve come in such a short time, and to see them play in an arena setting. (And up next: a stadium!) The Vamps played all of their singles, as well as their fun covers of Jason Derulo’s “Trumpets” and “Cecilia.” We loved seeing all of the support The Vamps had in the arena – nearly everyone was singing and dancing along during their set. Impressive for a band that’s relatively new to the US, but they’ve had great success here so far. Their “Somebody To You” EP was released earlier this month and debuted in the Top 10 on Billboard. Pickup a copy on iTunes now!

The Vamps Setlist
1. “Wild Heart”
2. “Last Night”
3. “Trumpets”
4. “Somebody To You”
5. “Can We Dance?”
6. “Cecilia”

Austin, Austin, Austin. What can we say? He just gets better and better each time we see him. His dance moves are so smooth and flawless, and the choreography is always on point. We love how he interacts with his dancers, another reason why we call him the “one man boyband.” We imagine this is what it would have been like to see a 90s boyband back in the day. And we thank him for that. The concert was a non-stop dance party, for us anyway. (Yes that was us doing the choreography to “Banga Banga,” “Shawty Shawty,” and “What About Love.”)

Of course Austin is more than just 90s-era slow breakdowns and perfect slow leans that would make any *NSYNC fan cry. He can sing, too. And play the guitar, which he showcased in an acoustic set that included covers of George Strait’s “Check Yes Or No” and John Legend’s “All Of Me.” Too add to our boyband nostalgia, Austin put on a pair of ripped jeans that would have made Donnie Wahlberg proud. Our only complaint? We miss those leather tanktops Austin usually breaks out for tour…

There are still a few dates left on the tour, check out all of the dates here! Be sure to pickup a copy of “The Secret” EP so you can sing along during the show! Our personal favorites are “Secret” and “Next To You.”

Austin Mahone Setlist:
1. “Banga Banga”
2. “Say You’re Just A Friend”
3. “Shawty Shawty”
4. “Say My Name”
5. “Say Somethin'”
6. “Can’t Fight This Love”
7. “Shadow”
8. “Check Yes Or No”
9. “The One I’ve Waited For”
10. “All Of Me”
11. “Secret”
12. “Till I Find You”
13. “U”
14. “All I Ever Need”
15. “Next To You”
16. “What About Love”
17. “MMM Yeah”

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Austin Mahone Tour Mockumentary

August 7, 2014 secretfangirls Leave a comment

We love when our favorite artists team up and go on tour together. This summer, Austin Mahone invited The Vamps and Shawn Mendes as his opening acts for his tour, which kicked off in Texas last month. But Austin soon realized his tourmates maybe weren’t quite who he thought they were. Being on tour together means lots of quality time, and he got to know the “real” Brad, Connor, Tristan, James and Shawn. What do we mean? Watch the tour mockumentary below!

Check out all of Austin’s upcoming tour dates here! Don’t miss your chance to see these borks in person.

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Austin Mahone Releases “Shawty Shawty”

August 4, 2014 secretfangirls Leave a comment

We’re so glad that Austin has finally released a studio version of our jam “Shawty Shawty,” which was the very first song he ever recorded in Miami – nearly 3 years ago! We love everything about this song: from the Mariah Carey sample in the beginning of the track to Austin’s sweet dance moves in the chorus. (We’ve got this one nailed – getting ready to see him on tour later this month!) Check out all of Austin’s upcoming tour dates HERE.

Listen to the official audio for “Shawty Shawty” below!

And if you need to brush up on your dance moves, watch his performance from the MTV Artist to Watch tour!

You can download Austin Mahone’s “The Secret” EP on iTunes now! Be sure to follow Austin Mahone & Secret Fangirls on Twitter for more updates!

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New York Mets Summer ’14 Concert Series: Boyz II Men and Austin Mahone!

July 20, 2014 secretfangirls 2 Comments

We try to go to a couple of baseball games each summer. And what better time to go than when the team is hosting a post-game concert? The New York Mets have a tradition of summer concerts, which in previous years have included Third Eye Blind and 50 Cent. But we are extra excited about this year’s lineup, as it includes some of our faves: 90s boy band Boyz II Men, and the one man boy band Austin Mahone!

Any ticket to the game will get you admission to the post-game show, and in the past artists have played near-full sets (around 10 songs). Visit the Met’s website for more info.

New York Mets Summer 2014 Concert Series
Saturday, August 17th:
Boyz II Men Post Game Concert
New York Mets vs Chicago Cubs
Citifield – Flushing, NY
7:10PM
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Saturday, September 27th:
Austin Mahone Post Game Concert
New York Mets vs Houston Astros
Citifield – Flushing, NY
7:10PM
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Here’s Austin Mahone performing “Shawty Shawty” at a Washington Nationals game earlier this month!

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