Category Archives: Boys We Like

Dan + Shay + You Acoustic Session!

It’s no secret that one of our favorite new artists is Dan + Shay.  Their debut album, “Where It All Began,”  was released last month, and we’ve been playing it nonstop!  So we were thrilled to finally see them live on the “We’re Not Invisible Tour” with Hunter Hayes!  Before they opened the show for thousands of people, Dan + Shay had a small, acoustic set backstage for around 30 people.

The acoustic session was one of the most unique artist experiences we’ve ever had.  The intimate gathering allowed for the duo, Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney, to interact and connect with their fans on a more personal level.   Their acoustic-driven sound was perfect for the up-close setting.  And gave us a reason to just have one big sing along to songs off their album that they wouldn’t be playing in their set later that evening, like “Party Girl”

Dan + Shay also played a new song, “Sway,” for the first time ever!  They said the song could be on their “next album,” but we are already loving it!  We found ourselves swaying (pun intended) and singing along the first time we heard it.    Shay’s voice gives us chills.  Check it out below!

Following the acoustic set, Dan + Shay were first to open the We’re Not Invisible Tour.  They opened with our favorite song, “What You Do To Me,” and closed with their new single, “Show You Off,” which just was just added to country radio.  We’re even bigger fans of Dan + Shay than before, and can’t wait to see them again!  Not only is this duo extremely talented, they are also funny, gracious and sweeter than sweet tea on a hot summer day.

Check out all of their upcoming tour dates here!  Visit Dan+Shay.com for more details on the Dan + Shay + You experience.

Be sure to follow Dan + Shay & Secret Fangirls on Twitter for more updates!

Hunter Hayes’ Record Breaking “Storyline” Album Release Week!

Hunter Hayes’ sophomore album, “Storyline,” was released last week, and we spent the whole week celebrating with him.  From his headlining show on the We’re Not Invisible Tour, to a private iHeartRadio show for 150 lucky guests, to his record-breaking 24 Hour Road Race , we’re so glad to have been a part of Hunter’s “Storyline!”

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Hunter is one of those rare musicians who bring so much extra attention to their live performance.  You never feel like you’re simply listening to the album – he and his band love to jam, mix things up vocally, and add something unique to each and every song.  His musicianship (he plays over 30 instruments) and passion for music are remarkable, as is the energy he brings to each performance.

We’re Not Invisible Tour
We’ve been impatiently waiting to see Hunter again after his “Encore” album release concert last year at Webster Hall in NYC.  We finally had the chance to see him at Mohegan Sun in CT.   We’ve been to a lot of concerts over the years, but this was by far one of the best, ever.  Hunter played a nearly 2-hour set, with old and new favorites.   He even made his way through the crowd to sing a few songs, giving everyone a chance at a front row seat.  Check out our video of “Storm Warning” below, from the best seat in the house!

iHeart Radio Album Release Show
We went from a 10,000 seat arena to an intimate space in TriBeCa.  The show was broadcast on iHeartRadio stations and online.  While it was scheduled to go for half an hour, Hunter wanted to keep playing for the fans in attendance.  It was the official “Storyline” release day, so why not celebrate?   We had the chance to meet him after the show, and he is just as humble and sweet as you can imagine, and could not have been more gracious.  Thank YOU Hunter!

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24 Hour Road Race To End Child Hunger

It’s official:  Hunter Hayes now holds the Guinness World Record for the Most Concerts in 24 Hours:  10 shows!  The excitement in the air at this show was remarkable!    We met fans at the show who were going to all 10 concerts with him – just amazing!  Hunter’s energy level was off the charts, despite it being the 7th show he’d played that day.  It was just a short 20 minute set, but was still one of our favorite shows that we’ve been to.  In addition to breaking the World Record, Hunter also wanted to raise awareness for Child Hunger Ends Here.

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We hope Hunter will be back in NYC-area sooner rather than later!

Get a copy of “Storyline” on iTunes or Amazon today!  Visit our Tumblr for more photos from the shows!

Be sure to follow Hunter Hayes & Secret Fangirls on Twitter for more updates!

 

Austin Mahone European Tour Dates!

We’re just 19 days from the release of Austin’s debut album, “The Secret” and we can hardly wait!   You’ll have plenty of chances to see Austin this summer, from his Today Show Summer Concert Series kickoff on Memorial Day, to a set at 106.1 BLI’s Summer Jam at Jones Beach!   And for all you Mahomies in Europe,  Austin just announced new tour dates!

Austin Mahone Summer 2014 European Tour Dates
June 23rd – Indigo 2 – London, England – Buy Tickets
June 25th – Le Trabendo – Paris, France – Buy Tickets 
June 27th – C Club – Berlin, Germany – Buy Tickets
June 28th – Gloria – Cologne, Germany – Buy Tickets

Tickets for the London show are on sale now; Paris and Germany shows go on sale later this week.  You can also get a VIP Soundcheck package where you can meet Austin before the show!

Visit AustinMahone.com for all the details & join Mahomie High for pre-sale access!  And if you’re lucky enough to be meeting the one man boyband on tour, make sure you read our Fangirl Handbook for tips on how to make the most of it!

Austin will be kicking off his North American tour with The Vamps in July.  Check out all the dates here!

Be sure to follow Austin Mahone & Secret Fangirls on Twitter for more updates!

 

Jesse McCartney Releases New Single, “Superbad”

In case you were wondering where Jesse McCartney has been since “Beautiful Soul,” he’s been busy recording his next album, “In Technicolor”.   He just released the lead single off the album, “Superbad!”   Watch the video below – aka Jesse McCartney doing his best impression of Leonardo DiCaprio in “The Wolf of Wall Street.”

We’ve been fans of J-Mac since his days in Dreamstreet, and since he starred with a gap-toothed Zac Efron on “Summerland.”  (We’re still waiting for that show on Netflix…)  His EP “In Technicolor – Part 1”, released last December, was really a great evolution for the actor/singer and if the new album sounds like that (which he promises it does) then we can’t wait for him to announce a tour – you know we’ll be there!

While you wait for the new album from J-Mac, download the EP “In Technicolor – Part 1” on iTunes or Amazon.

Don’t forget to follow Jesse McCartney and Secret Fangirls on Twitter for the latest news!

 

Cody Simpson Announces European Summer Tour Dates!

Cody Simpson just announced he will be touring Europe this summer!  Make sure you get your tickets early because after his DWTS appearance, Cody is sure to rocket to the top of the fangirl charts.  Watch his video for “Surfboard” so you can learn the dance moves before his tour starts!

Not summering in Europe?  You can still see Cody Simpson this summer at Jones Beach, NY at the 106.1 BLI Summer Jam!   Check out all of the European tour dates below!

Cody Simpson European Tour Summer 2014
June 19th – Notsuri – Helsinki, Finland
June 21st – Sentrum Scene – Oslo, Norway
June 22nd – Klubben – Stockholm, Sweden
June 23rd – Amager Bio – Copenhagen, Denmark
June 24th – Gruenspan – New Castle, DE
June 26th – Melkweg The Max – Amsterdam, Netherlands
June 27th – De Effenaar – Eindhoven, Netherlands
June 28th – AB – Brussels, Belgium
June 30th – Indigo 2 – London, England
July 1st – Waterfront – Norwich, England
July 2nd – Queens Hall – Edinburgh, Scotland
July 4th – Bord Gais Energy Theatre – Dublin, Ireland
July 5th – Academy 2 – Manchester, England
July 6th – Library – Birmingham, England
July 8th – La Maroquinerie – Paris, France
July 11th – Bikini – Barcelona, Spain
July 12th – Shoko Live – Madrid, Spain
July 14th – Armazem F TMN Ao Vivo – Lisbon, Portugal

Tickets go on sale this week!  Join the Angels & Gentlemen Beach Club for pre-sale access!   Visit CodySimpson.com for all details.

Be sure to follow Cody Simpson & Secret Fangirls on Twitter for more updates!

 

Nick Carter & Jordan Knight Announce Joint Album & Tour, Nick & Knight!

As we’ve said before, Good Morning America gets all of the important fangirl announcements!  This morning, Nick Carter and Jordan Knight stopped by to drop huge news:  they recorded an album together, Nick & Knight, and are going on tour this fall!

The album will be released on September 2nd.  Pre-orders are up now at NickandKnight.com, and you’ll receive a digital download of their first single “Just The Two of Us” instantly!

We’ve seen collabs from within boybands before (such as Jordan Knight’s “Stingy” feat Donnie Wahlberg), but this is the first cross-boyband duo in history.  Since NKOTBSB was pretty much the greatest thing that has ever happened in the history of boybands, we are beyond thrilled for Nick & Knight!

Tickets go on sale Friday, May 2nd at 10am local time.  And don’t forget NKOTBSB are a close knit bunch – you never know who could stop by your show!  When we saw Jordan Knight in NYC, Donnie Wahlberg & Jonathan Knight stopped by.

Nick & Knight Fall 2014 Tour Dates
9/15 – Cannery Ballroom – Nashville, TN
9/17 – Mercury Ballroom – Louisville, KY
9/19 – Bogart’s – Cincinnati, OH
9/20 – Murat Theatre – Indianapolis, IN
9/21 – The Pageant – St. Louis, MO
9/23 – Folly Theater – Kansas City, MO
9/24 – Mill City Nights – Minneapolis, MN
9/26 – House of Blues – Chicago, IL
9/28 – Royal Oak Music Theatre – Detroit, MI
9/30 – Agora Theater – Cleveland, OH
10/1 – Byham Theatre – Pittsburgh, PA
10/3 – Metropolis – Montreal, QC
10/4 – Sound Academy – Toronto, ON
10/5 – Sound Academy – Toronto, ON
10/8 – Emerson Colonial – Boston, MA
10/10 – Best Buy Theater – New York, NY
10/11 – Trocadero – Philadelphia, PA
10/12 – Trocadero – Philadelphia, PA
10/14 – Center Stage – Atlanta, GA
10/15 – Fillmore Charlotte – Charlotte, NC
10/17 – SoundStage – Baltimore, MD
10/18 – The National – Richmond, VA
10/19 – Charleston Music Hall – Charleston, SC
10/21 – Plaza Live – Orlando, FL
10/22 – Revolution – Miami, FL
11/4 – Civic Theatre – New Orleans, LA
11/5 – House Of Blues – Dallas, TX
11/7 – House Of Blues – Houston, TX
11/9 -Orpheum – Phoenix, AZ
11/11 – House Of Blues – San Diego, CA
11/13 – House Of Blues – Las Vegas
11/14 – House Of Blues – West Hollywood, CA
11/15 – House Of Blues – Anaheim, CA
11/18 – The Regency – San Francisco, CA
11/20 – Showbox SODO – Seattle, WA
11/21  -Vogue Theatre – Vancouver, BC
11/22 – Flames – Central Calgary, AB

Be sure to follow Nick & Knight and Secret Fangirls on Twitter for more updates!

 

Jonas Brothers Are Going On Tour! Well, Sort Of…

Just not in the way that you might hope.  Joe and Kevin Jonas announced today that they will be going on an “Off The Record” tour, which they have described as a “live, interactive show” that will allow them to interact with fans as never before.   It sounds a lot like “Storytellers,” just minus the whole music part.

The show will include a Q&A session, never-before-seen videos, and “many other surprises.”  If by “surprises” they mean Nick showing up and Jonas Brothers performing “Goodnight & Goodbye,” then we are totally there!   But unfortunately Nick will be sitting this one out.

After reading Joe’s tell all in New York Magazine, we can’t wait to see what kind of questions fans will be asking, and hope that Joe will be just as open.  (Attention fangirls:  this might be called “Off the Record” but be sure to take some videos!)

We had no idea when we saw Jonas Brothers last summer it would be our last Jonas show ever!  While we’re disappointed we won’t be seeing a musical reunion, it’s nice to see the brothers make an effort to re-connect with their fans, many of whom were shocked by their sudden split in October 2013.

Tickets go on sale this Friday, May 2nd at 10am.

Off the Record with Kevin & Joe Jonas
June 5th – iPlay America’s Events Center – Freehold, NJ – Buy Tickets
June 7th – Keswick Theatre – Glenside, PA – Buy Tickets
June 8th – The Grand – Wilmington, DE – Buy Tickets

Be sure to follow Joe, Kevin & Secret Fangirls on Twitter for more updates!

Dan + Shay’s Next Single: “Show You Off!”

Following the huge success of their first single, “19 You + Me,” which recently went gold, country duo Dan + Shay revealed that their next single to hit country radio will be “Show You Off!”  The track is off their debut album, “Where It All Began,” which has been hanging out at the top of the charts since it was released earlier this month.  We love the support we’ve seen for Dan + Shay from artists of all genres – they’re taking over the music world and we can see why!  They make us excited about music, and we just want to “show them off” too.

Check out an acoustic performance of “Show You Off,” from their “Warehouse Sessions” series.

You can see Dan + Shay on tour this summer with Hunter Hayes and Blake Shelton, as well as festivals across the US.  Check out all their upcoming tour dates here!

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5SOS Announce New Single “Don’t Stop”

5SOS announced via Instagram that their new single will be “Don’t Stop!”

The single will be available on April 30th for pre-order!   Sorry North America … it looks like we’ll have to wait a bit longer, but at least we have lots of new concert videos to watch in the meantime!

5SOS just wrapped up their first North American Headlining tour aka the Stars, Stripes and Maple Syrup Tour.  (We love how they name their tours).  Check out our recap of their NYC show!

And Aussies!  Your boys will be back home next week for the “There’s No Place Like Home Tour!”

Be sure to follow 5SOS & Secret Fangirls on Twitter for more updates!

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis: Amex Shows in NYC & LA!

We are usually pretty on top of show announcements here at SecretFangirls.com, but somehow this one passed us by!  Macklemore & Ryan Lewis have teamed up with American Express and will have shows for card members in New York and Los Angeles this Spring!   They will be having just a few shows in the US this year, so don’t miss your chance to see them!

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis American Express Concerts
May 21st: Hammerstein Ballroom – New York, NY – Buy Tickets
June 6th:  Club Nokia – Los Angeles, CA – Buy Tickets

Their show at the Theater at Madison Square Garden last fall was one of our favorite moments of 2013.  We’ve never seen such a high energy performance (or so much confetti!) and we’re looking forward to seeing them again!

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