Long Island’s 106.1 BLI is bringing Summer Jam back to Jones Beach for the 3rd straight year! The mini-festival features sets from all your favorite artists on one stage. The show is happening on Saturday, June 11th at the Nikon Jones Beach Theatre, AKA the absolute perfect Summer concert venue. We’re already dreaming about a warm Summer night at the beach! Check out this year’s lineup below. Tickets go on sale next Thursday, March 24th! And as always, stay tuned to 106.1 BLI for contests & more!
2016 Summer Jam Lineup
Meghan Trainor
Fifth Harmony
Iggy Azalea
Alessia Cara
Charlie Puth
Shaggy
The Chainsmokers
Hailee Steinfeld
Rachel Platten
Daya
Troye Sivan
Melanie Martinez
106.1 BLI Summer Jam 2016
Nikon Jones Beach Theatre – Wantagh, NY
June 12th at 3pm Buy Tickets
Long Island’s own 106.1 BLI has announced the official line up for the 2015 Summer Jam! The show will take place on Saturday, June 13th at the Nikon Jones Beach Theater – perfect way to kickoff Summer! Last year‘s show brought big names like MKTO, Cody Simpson, Midnight Red, and Austin Mahone, and introduced us to some newer acts like New Hollow and NYC’s own AJR. We had a blast and are so thrilled Summer Jam is back for another year!
Check out the lineup below for what is bound to be a fun evening of music under the stars at Jones Beach! Tickets go on sale next Monday, April 6th at 12pm!
2015 BLI Summer Jam Lineup
Nick Jonas
Flo Rida
Charli XCX
Tove Lo
Echosmith
Carly Rae Jepsen
R5
Walk The Moon
Natalie La Rose
Nick Tangorra Band
106.1 BLI Summer Jam
Saturday, June 13th at 6pm
Nikon Jones Beach Theater – Wantagh, NY Buy Tickets
June 1st marked the official start of our summer concert season with 106.1 BLI’s Summer Jam held at the Nikon Jones Beach Theater! The nearly 7 hour music festival featured a range of artists from Jason Derulo to Karmin, and Fifth Harmony to Cash Cash. We were most excited to see secretfangirls.com favorites Austin Mahone, Cody Simpson, Midnight Red, and AJR! We also discovered a new favorite artist to watch, New Hollow.
Midnight Red
America’s boy band Midnight Red kicked off the festival with their cover of Rihanna’s “Diamonds” and heated up the stage with their hits “Hell Yeah” and “Take Me Home,” complete with choreographed dance moves. (We highly approve!). Behind the guys were giant inflatable caricatures of each member. New Hollow New Hollow won us over instantly with their rocking cover of David Bowie’s “Rebel Rebel” – no easy task. Their original tracks like “She Ain’t You” have a 90s grunge sound and since we love anything and everything 90s around here, we may have found our new favorite band. They were the only artist on the lineup that we weren’t familiar with before the show and we’re so glad we caught their set!
AJR
NYC-based indie pop band AJR played their biggest show to date to the crowd of nearly 15,000. We weren’t sure how their music would translate in a stadium setting, but they looked and sounded amazing as always. We love how unique AJR’s sound is – out of the 13 acts that performed, they had by far the most distinctive and original sound. We’re sure they gained a lot of fans – the whole venue was clapping along to “I’m Ready!” We also love how they still set up their own equipment. And did anyone catch the “I’m Ready” banner flying around the stadium? They’re total rock stars now!
Cody Simpson
We’ve been fans of Cody Simpson since we saw him opening for Big Time Rush at Jones Beach on their summer tour. His laid back Australian surfer vibe and sound are perfect for the venue (which if you haven’t been to, is surrounded by water on 3 sides). While we were expecting him to dance more, especially following his stint on “Dancing With The Stars,” we were pleasantly surprised to see his guitar playing skills showcased instead as he played both acoustic and electric during his set, which included his new single, “Surfboard“. The crowd went wild for Cody and we’re hoping he’ll be back on another headlining tour soon! He’s heading off to Europe this week for his Acoustic Sessions tour.
Austin Mahone
Of course the highlight of the evening was Austin MAHONE, who kicked off his set with a Banga Banga! We’re still fangirling over the fact that he played “Secrets” (our theme song) and “Next To You” from his new EP, “The Secret”. From Austin’s crisp boy band dance moves to his flawless vocals, it’s safe to say everyone at Jones Beach last night became a Mahomie! Austin also showed he’s multi-talented, breaking out the acoustic guitar for “Shadow.” He kept teasing the crowd with “one more song!” which thankfully turned into 4 more songs, including “MMM Yeah” and “What About Love.” We’re even more excited for his summer tour with The Vamps, because we just didn’t get enough Austin last night!
BLI says they’re hoping to bring Summer Jam back in 2015, to which we say “YES PLEASE!!” Except, can we maybe have it on a Saturday next year?
America’s boy band, Midnight Red, announced they will be performing on Good Morning America June 5th! If you’re in the NYC area, make sure you stop by Times Square to show your support! The performances usually air in the 8-9am hour of GMA.
**Update: Midnight Red says make sure you are there by 7:15AM if you want some camera time! The performance will tape tomorrow and air on June 9th. Watch their performance here!
We love Midnight Red for continuing the 90s boy band movement, with their choreographed dance moves and 5 part harmonies. They even opened for NKOTBSB – now that’s some serious boy band street cred. Their self titled EP is available on iTunes now! They just wrapped up a tour with The Wanted, and have a few upcoming shows in the US. Check out the dates below!
Midnight Red Summer 2014 Tour Dates
June 1st – 106.1 BLI Summer Jam – Nikon Jones Beach Theater – Wantagh, NY – Buy Tickets
June 5th – Good Morning America – New York, NY
June 7th – DigiFest – Citi Field – Flushing, NY – More Info
June 14th – DigiFest – Echo Beach – Toronto, Canada – More Info
August 14th – Illinois State Fair – Springfield, IL
It feels like we’ve taken forever to get here, but we are finally less than ONE WEEK away from the release of Austin Mahone’s debut album, “The Secret!”
Austin just unveiled another track off the album called “Next To You,” and it’s AMAZING. It has the 90s boy band sound that Austin the one man boy band has been channeling, but with a modern edge. We cannot wait to see him perform this one live. (P.S. please play it next weekend at BLI Summer Jam!)
The track almost sounds like someone had written it for *NSYNC back in the day, dusted it off, and updated for Austin. Listen closely – can’t you just picture that classic *NSYNC lean and drop in the choreography?
You can pre-order “The Secret” on iTunes now and get an instant download of “MMM Yeah,” “Till I Find You,” and “All I Ever Need!” The full album, including “Next To You,” will be released on Tuesday, May 27th!
Tune into the Today Show on Monday, May 26th to see Austin perform live! (Or if you’re in NYC, get to Rockefeller Center by 6AM and see him in person!)
America’s boy band, Midnight Red, just released a new cover video, and this time it’s in Spanish! Watch their cover of “Can’t Remember to Forget You” by Shakira featuring Rihanna below!
We love Midnight Red for being true to the boy band genre, with their synchronized dance moves and harmonies. We can’t wait to see them at Summer Jam!
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!
It’s only the second day of May, but after a brutal winter in NYC we’ve been dreaming of summer for weeks! We can’t wait for outdoor concerts and trips to the beach, or in the event of Summer Jam and any shows at Nikon Jones Beach Theater – both! Here are the songs we are loving right now, our soundtrack to the Summer of 2014. All of these artists are on tour this summer, so check them out!
1. Dan + Shay – “Show You Off“
The country duo’s debut album is the perfect summer soundtrack. It makes us want to drive around with the windows down, sipping sweet tea with the wind blowing in our hair. “Show You Off,” Dan+Shay’s second single, is catchy and refreshing like a cool drink of water in the summer, better than the other side of the pillow. Check out all of their upcoming tour dates!
2. AJR – “I’m Ready“
We’ve had “I’m Ready” on repeat for months now, but AJR’s single is climbing the charts and is sure to be one of the biggest hits of the summer! Their debut album, which brothers Adam, Jack and Ryan Met wrote, produced and recorded in their living room, is expected to be released late Summer. You can catch them on tour at several radio festivals and opening for Lindsey Stirling this summer! Watch our interview with AJR here!
4. Cody Simpson – “Surfboard” There are some artists we always associate with summer, and Cody is one of them! We first saw him opening for Big Time Rush at Jones Beach on their 2012 tour. His laid back surfer vibe is perfect for his new single, “Surfboard.” He’ll be at Summer Jam and is heading out on a European tour shortly after. Stay tuned for the dates!
5. Hunter Hayes – “You Think You Know Somebody” We’re constantly impressed by the multi-talented Hunter Hayes. In case you’re still inclined to refer to him as “the country Justin Bieber,” just check out his guitar solos in this live performance of “You Think You Know Somebody!” He is by far one of our favorite acts to see live, and we could not be more excited for his new album, “Storyline,” out next week! If you have the opportunity to see him live, go! He takes every song to the next level. P.S. Hunter if you’re reading this, play a show in NYC – we love country, too!
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Are you ready for AJR? The band, comprised of brothers Adam, Jack and Ryan Met, has quickly gained momentum since their single “I’m Ready” was released last fall. The video recently passed 1 million views on Youtube! The song has since entered radio rotation around the country, and doesn’t look like it’s slowing down any time soon. It’s impossible to hear this song and not clap along!
The brothers stopped by Saturday Night Online over the weekend to officially premiere the single and to answer a few fan questions. When we heard “I’m Ready” on the radio for the first time last week, we had a total That Thing You Do moment! (Shout out to 106.1 BLI for the AJR love!)
AJR will be playing the 106.1 BLI Summer Jam with artists like Austin Mahone, Jason Derulo, and Cody Simpson on June 1st at Nikon Jones Beach Theatre, as well as a few other radio shows around the country. You can also see AJR opening for Lindsey Stirling on her summer tour! Check out all the dates below!
AJR Summer 2014 Tour Dates
May 17th: Rixton – The Basement in Columbus, OH – Buy Tickets May 18th: 103.7 The Q’s Just Show Up Show – The Tin Roof in Birmingham, AL – More Info May 20th: K945 I’m Ready for Crazy Stupid Killer Summer Kickoff – Red River District in Shreveport, LA – More Info May 24th – Lake Palestine Palooza – Flint, TX – More Info June 1st: 106.1 BLI Summer Jamat Nikon Jones Beach Theatre in Wantagh, NY – Buy Tickets June 3rd: 98PXY Summer Jam at Frontier Field in Rochester, NY – Buy Tickets June 5th – Hot 107.9 Presents AJR – Destiny USA – Syracuse, NY – More Info June 6th: KIIS 98.5 Buffalo Kiss The Summer Hello – Canalside in Buffalo, NY – Buy Tickets June 7th: Fly 92.3 Summer Jam at the Saratoga springs Performing Arts Center in Saratoga Springs, NY – Buy Tickets June 8th: K104.7 K Fest at the Dutchess Stadium in Poughkeepsie, NY – Buy Tickets
With Lindsey Stirling
June 16th – Metropolis – Montreal, QC –Buy Tickets June 17th – House Of Blues – Boston, MA – Buy Tickets June 18th – Terminal 5 – New York, NY – Buy Tickets June 20th – Starland Ballroom – Sayreville, NJ – Buy Tickets June 21st – The Space at Westbury – Westbury, NY – Buy Tickets June 23rd – Electric Factory – Philadelphia, PA – Buy Tickets June 24th – Echo Stage – Washington, DC – Buy Tickets June 26th – The NorVa – Norfolk, VA – Buy Tickets June 27th – The Fillmore – Charlotte, NC – Buy Tickets June 28th – Ryman Auditorium – Nashville, TN – Buy Tickets June 30th – Track 29 – Chattanooga, TN – Buy Tickets July 1st – Masquerade Music Park – Atlanta, GA – Buy Tickets July 2nd – Jannus Live – St. Petersburg, FL – Buy Tickets July 3rd – Hard Rock Live – Orlando, FL – Buy Tickets July 5th – Sunset Cove Amphitheatre – Boca Raton, FL – Buy Tickets July 7th – Iron City – Birmingham, AL – Buy Tickets July 8th – House Of Blues – New Orleans, LA – Buy Tickets July 10th – Bayou Music Center – Houston, TX – Buy Tickets July 11th – Stubb’s BBQ – Austin, TX – Buy Tickets July 12th – South Side Ballroom – Dallas, TX – Buy Tickets
September 6th-7th – LouFest – Forest Park – St Louis, MO – Buy Tickets
Can’t wait for summer? You can see AJR in Philadelphia this Saturday, April 19th, at World Cafe Live, and in Los Angeles on Tuesday, April 22nd. Get your tickets now!
Be sure to follow AJR & Secret Fangirls on Twitter for more updates! Pickup a copy of the “I’m Ready” EP on iTunes or Amazon!
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