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Dan + Shay To Perform on GMA March 18th

Country duo Dan + Shay are set to perform on Good Morning America this Friday, March 18th!  If you’re in NYC, head on down to the GMA Times Square studio or tune into GMA tomorrow morning to catch the  guys performing their brand new single “From The Ground Up!”  GMA airs from 7am to 9am on ABC.   We can’t wait to watch the national TV debut of their powerful new song.

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Watch the official music video below.

Grab a copy of “From The Ground Up” on iTunes or Amazon now!

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Nick Carter’s “All American” Tour Hits NYC

Nick Carter’s “All American” Tour hit the Playstation Theatre in NYC over the weekend.  We expected Nick to give 300% on tour, as he does with everything he does, but he was even better than we expected.  The show was divided into three parts with a distinct style – rock star Nick played guitar to start off the night, he broke it down for a more acoustic set wearing a fedora, and ended the night showing off his dance moves.  The show gave Nick a chance to show off his range from boyband pop to rock and back again.

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Nick managed to find the perfect balance between his solo material and Backstreet Boys songs.  He also threw in “One More Time,” from his project with Jordan Knight of NKOTB. While some solo artists refuse to even acknowledge the group or band they came from, Nick fully embraced his boyband heritage.  He understands that while the crowd is definitely there to support and hear Nick’s new music, odds are they are BSB fans as well.  This made for an insanely fun, high energy show as he surprised us with a mix of songs from all of his solo projects and a mix of Backstreet songs.  We all got to party like we were “19 in 99!”

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Brian Littrell made a surprise appearance on stage, eliciting lots of 1999 level screaming from the audience.  He joined Nick for “I Want It That Way” and “Show Me The Meaning Of Being Lonely.” Honestly, the show could have ended right there, but the night was just getting started.  Brian also let it slip that the guys already have six songs recorded for the next Backstreet Boys album! They’re set to put the finishing touches on it very, very soon.

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Nick got to show off his moves from “Dancing With The Stars,” breaking out into a salsa number after “The Call.”  He ended the night with a series of songs that showed of his lighter side – and Nick is clearly not afraid of make fun of himself or have a good time with his fans.  He’s no stranger to being in front of large crowds but that’s really where Nick Carter shines – on a stage with his fans singing along with him!

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Setlist
Blow Your Mind
I’m Taking Off
Horoscope
All American
As Long As You Love Me
One More Time
Just Want You To Know
I Want It That Way
Show Me The Meaning Of Being Lonely
Madeleine
I Will Wait
Help Me
Second Wind
Wonderwall (cover)
Burning Up
Swet
Larger Than Life
The Call
Falling Down
Tijuana
19 in 99
Get Over Me
Everybody (Backstreet’s Back)

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Check out all of Nick’s upcoming tour dates here!

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R5 & MAX Rock NYC’s Beacon Theatre On “Sometime Last Night” Tour

R5’s “Sometime Last Night” Tour with special guest MAX hit the Beacon Theatre in NYC on Saturday night for a sold out show.  It was one of those concerts where you could feel the energy and excitement from the crowd from the moment you walked in the door.  Fans were decked out in homemade shirts and glow bracelets and singing R5 songs before they even took the stage.  In other words, it was just our kind of concert.

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MAX got the show off to a rocking start.   His onstage energy and stage presence is off the charts.  It was our first time seeing him and he easily became one of the best performers we’ve seen live. MAX showed off his impressive dance moves (including jumping into the splits) and his serious vocal range.  If you’ve listened to his music before and wondered “but can he hit that note live?”  The answer is yes, yes he can.  He also showed the crowd he could rap, taking over Hoodie Allen’s verse in his hit “Gibberish.”  MAX had just announced the release of his debut album, “Hell’s Kitchen Angel,” and played his new single “Holla,” a song best described as 🔥🔥🔥🔥.  We’re sure he won over quite a few new fans and are hoping MAX will be back in NYC soon on a headlining tour!

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MAX Setlist
Puppeteer
Holla
Wrong
Apologize/Sorry (cover)
Streets of Gold
Gibberish
Mugshot

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R5’s set rocked the Beacon Theatre – literally.  The entire house was dancing and jumping so hard we could feel the balcony shaking!   Fans of all ages were singing and dancing to their fun pop-rock sound.  We even caught quite a few parents rocking out!  Their set included many of the tracks from their sophomore album “Sometime Last Night.”

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R5’s new single is called “Dark Side,” and at times it seemed the band wanted to show just that, beyond their Disney beginnings. They certainly know how to rock and put on a good show.

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The sold out show was streamed live on Periscope for fans that couldn’t attend thanks to a GoPro camera that the band members took turns wearing.

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R5 Setlist
New Sensation
Dark Side
All Night
Easy Love
Wild Hearts
Heart Made Up On You
I Know You Got Away
Doctor Doctor
Cali Girls
Always
Repeating Days
Lightning Strikes
Feel Good
Let’s Go Crazy
I Want U Bad
Did You Have Your Fun?
Loud
All These Things That I’ve Done (cover)
Smile

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Check out the rest of the dates for the “Sometime Last Night” Tour here!   Pickup a copy of R5’s latest album on iTunes now!

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Watch AJR’s “Let The Games Begin” Video

AJR just dropped the music video for their latest single “Let The Games Begin.”   As with all of their videos, the band took a creative approach, but this might be our favorite yet.  The video follows a flyer wielding carrot who goes from being ignored on the street to raising his game to Justin Timberlake “Omeletteville” levels of awesome.  It will certainly inspire you to get out and hustle, and say “Let The Games Begin” to all your haters.  Watch it below!

Pickup a copy of “Let The Games Begin” on iTunes now!  You can see AJR on tour with We The Kings this Spring.  Check out the dates HERE!

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SecretFangirls.com Interview The Classic Kids

We caught up with NYC’s The Classic Kids at the release show for their debut EP, “Forever Strong.”  Check out our interview below and get to know more about Eric, Max, Mattyboy, and Mikey G.   Who would fangirl over Sam Hunt?   What album would the guys bring on a roadtrip?  Watch and find out!

Pickup a copy of “Forever Strong” on iTunes now and keep up with the band at TheClassicKids.com!

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FarmBorough Festival Announces 2016 Lineup

***UPDATE: 2/9/16:
Unfortunately FarmBorough Festival has been canceled for 2016 per the FarmBorough website.

Last year the inaugural FarmBorough Festival took over Randall’s Island and brought 3 days of country music to NYC. The fest was such a success it’s coming back in 2016, and the first performers were just announced!  Headlining this year’s festival are Tim McGraw, Jason Aldean and Toby Keith, along with a rare performance from Brooks and Dunn.  Secret Fangirl faves Thomas Rhett, Kacey Musgraves & A Thousand Horses are also slated to perform over the 3-day festival in June. We had a blast at last year’s event and are so excited it’s back in NYC! The fest has 2 stages of music, plus great food and fun activities throughout the weekend.

FarmBorough Festival 2016
June 17-19 2016
Randall’s Island, NYC
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2016 Lineup (as of January 2016, more TBA)
Tim McGraw
Toby Keith
Jason Aldean
Thomas Rhett
A Thousand Horses
Kacey Musgraves
Brantley Gilbert
Billy Currington
Brooks & Dunn
David Nail
Eric Paslay
Lonestar
Ryan Kinder

Three day, general admission passes for the festival go on sale January 29th at 10am. Can’t make it all 3 days?  This year they will be offering single day tickets for sale at a later date TBD. Head over to the FarmBorough Festival website for all the info, including ticket payment plans.

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The Classic Kids To Release “Forever Strong” EP January 15th

NYC’s The Classic Kids are releasing their debut EP, “Forever Strong,” on January 15th!  Mikey G, Matty Boy, Eric James, and Max Dean take their musical influences from the 80s and add their own twist to create a unique, yet classic sound.   We love their fun pop-rock style and their modern take on a retro style.   Their infectious first single, “Just Begun,” will have you singing along in no time.  Only having been together for two years as The Classic Kids, these guys are ready to take over your playlists and prove that they are definitely an act to watch in 2016!

The band is having an EP release show in NYC this Wednesday, January 13th, to celebrate.  Check out all the details below!

The Classic Kids – EP Release Show
Bowery Electric – New York, NY
January 13th at 8pm
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Watch the video for their first single, “Just Begun,” below and pre-order a copy of “Forever Strong” on iTunes now!

Be sure to follow The Classic Kids & Secret Fangirls for more updates!

The Vamps Throw “Wake Up” Release Party In NYC

The Vamps played one final show for the year at Webster Hall in NYC, in celebration of the release of their sophomore album, “Wake Up.”   The show was one big party from start to finish, as Brad, James, Connor and Tristan played tracks from the new album along with their hit singles.  The energetic crowd knew every word and shouted and danced along with the band all night.

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Near the middle of the set, the band announced they were going to do something “they’d never done before” as Brad moved from the stage to a box in the middle of the crowd.  He then played a solo, acoustic, unplugged rendition of “Shout It Out.”   It turned into a nice, intimate singalong for everyone.

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It’s hard to believe The Vamps first headlining show (ever!) was in NYC nearly 2 years ago.  They’ve come a long way since then as a band – they’ve sold out the O2 Arena in London, gone on full arena tours around the world all while still remaining their silly selves and good friends.

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The Vamps are fun to watch live because of the incredible energy they bring to every show.  They added in new instrumental parts to songs that displayed their musicianship and ability to keep their show fresh every night.  The guys even rearranged their hit song “Last Night” into a rousing and fun filled ska song that had the entire audience on their feet.

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Near the end of their set, the band took time to do a Q&A with the audience answering all their fans’ burning questions from what’s their favorite pizza topping (Con likes chicken) to what song means the most to them (Brad said “Coming Home”).

Setlist
Rest Your Love
Somebody To You
Cheater
Last Night
Shout About It
Be With You
Sorry (Justin Bieber cover)
I Found A Girl
Wild Heart
Can We Dance
Wake Up

Pickup a copy of “Wake Up” on iTunes or Amazon now!  Also, might we suggest a “Merry Trismas” sweatshirt for the fangirl in your life?

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Be sure to follow The Vamps & Secret Fangirls for more updates!

Z100’s 2015 Jingle Ball All Access Lounge To Feature DNCE, Shawn Mendes & more!

Missed out on Jingle Ball tickets?  Z100 also hosts an amazing, all day, FREE pre-party called the All Access Lounge!   The event, held at Hammerstein Ballroom, features live performances, games, and the chance to win meet and greets with your favorite artists!   Z100 will also give you the chance to win tickets to the main event at Madison Square Garden!   Check out the list of performers below.

The All Access Lounge is a free event, no tickets required!  The first 200 guests in line to bring a Coca-Cola product will be able to cut the line and enter the venue first.

Z100 Jingle Ball All Access Lounge 2015
Hammerstein Ballroom
December 11th 2015
11am – 6pm
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Appearances By:
Alessia Cara
DNCE
Conrad Sewell
Charlie Puth
Hailee Steinfeld
Pentatonix
R City
Shawn Mendes

Be sure to follow Z100 New York & Secret Fangirls for more updates!

The Vamps Announce “Wake Up” Album Release Show At Webster Hall In NYC 12/16

WAKE UP!  The Vamps just announced a surprise show in NYC to celebrate the release of their new album!  The album release party/concert will be on December 16th at the Marlin Room at Webster Hall, and will feature a Q&A with the band.  All tickets will also include a digital download of The Vamps’ album “Wake Up” when it’s released on November 27th!  Get tickets NOW because this show will sell out!

The Vamps “Wake Up” Album Release Show
Marlin Room @ Webster Hall
December 16th at 7pm
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Watch The Vamps’ video for “Wake Up” below and pre-order a copy of the album on iTunes!

Be sure to follow The Vamps & Secret Fangirls for more updates!