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Continetal Airlines Arena , September 7th
Date: Sep 10, 2001
Submitted By: heather
omg the BSB concert was amsome. i was on the 2nd level with all of my friends and we were the first row. we really couldn't see them that well from the big stage, but when they came on the little stage, we could see them almost perfectly. That was my first BSB concert and i have to say that it was the best concert i've ever seen in my whole life, just looking at them made me tired because they were so energetic. i was screaming like a crazy person. i was so proud of a.j. when he explained how he was 65 days sober. he also said that if he could he would hug every single one of us (how sweet) and that all of were beautiful but the middle section(the section i was in) was the sexiest. i also loved when they were playing with the stuffed animals behind their backs. one of my fav parts was when they dressed up as the old people. i loved when Kevin almost fell over while he was trying to touch my friend Layla's hand on the catwalk. i just loved it and i would love to go again. SISQO AND KRYSTAL WERE AWSOME TOO!
THONG SONG BABY!!!!
East Rutherford - Continental Airlines Arena - Sept. 7th, 2001
Date: Sep 10, 2001
Submitted By: April Evans
I think I may have been one of the oldest fans in Continental Airlines Arena last night at the Backstreet Boys concert, and I was in no way ashamed. I am a 19-year old Backstreet fanatic. I look about 21 though, so I musta looked really old. My aunt (who is 26) came with me to the concert, and when we arrived, we saw that we had the best seats in the whole arena. We were in the first row of seats on the side (Section 120), closest to the stage. Basically, the lil' "wings" that extend from the stage on either side were within easy reaching distance from where I was. I was definitely on cloud nine. Without a doubt.
When Krystal and Sisqo performed, I definitely got a taste of how close the Backstreet Boys were actually going to be to me. We're talking touching distance. VERY close. Krystal was amazing as usual, a complete inspiration to an aspiring singer like myself. I actually have a similar style to Krystal, which is really cool.
Sisqo was all hyped up, and he sang right to me and my aunt, which was absolutely amazing! I mean, this is Sisqo...the Dragon. LOL, but really, it is quite surreal to see famous people that you usually see on TV...live and in person, five feet from your face. And for them to look at you, its very surreal.
In between the opening acts and the main show, the camera crew asked my aunt and me for help. They just needed us to stand on stage and hold their color/shade chart so they can assimilate the lights with the colors and shades on the camera (or something like that...I am an musical theater major in school. Don't ask me tech stuff like that). But the point is that we stood on the Backstreet Boys' stage...in front of a few thousand people. It was pretty amazing, but at the same time, I felt really "at home", like I have a feeling that I may be up on that stage doing my own show within a few years. Some guy from the audience even yelled from his seat "You're hot!!!" I was like..."I have a fan already! HAHAHA..." Some people can say they have backstage passes, but I can say that we had ONSTAGE PASSES!!!
After my brush with stage fame, the Backstreet Boys came on stage and put on an amazing show. It did differ a bit from the first leg of the Black and Blue Tour, which was very refreshing. I think that they should have kept "Not For Me" near the end of the show, like they had done in the first leg, but other than that, it was impeccable.
In the beginning of the show, Kevin walked on that lil' wing of the stage that was right to me, and I reached up m y hand towards him. He reached down and grabbed my hand, which was really really awesome! I just smiled at Kevin and he smiled back and it was completely amazing! Kevin is not my "crush" of the group, but that made my night! I didn't scream though either, which may have shocked him.
During the night, all of this happened: All of the Backstreet Boys waved at me. Nick motioned to me to calm down and basically start acting my age (cause I musta looked like a nut acting like I am 12 at my age...LOL). Nick was actually checking me out intensely during one of the songs. We were giving each other the "eyes". Everytime he turned away to do a dance move, he looked right back at me as soon as he could (which was a change from the beginning of the show, when he was ignoring me and avoiding my glance...i think i made him nervous...hehe...i did look pretty good (haha...j/k...sorta)...and plus, he only seemed to wanna sing right to the lil' girls cause i guess that girls his own age might make him nervous. i know it would make me nervous to look at guys my own age. but i got Nick hooked on me by the end of the night. woohoo!) Howie was checking me and my aunt out...he was like STARING! A.J. blew me a kiss. Brian kept smiling at me and giggling cause I was acting so silly. Leighanne said hi to me. Leighanne was a literal one foot away...she is a sweetheart! A.J.'s girlfriend was there. Some girl with dirty blonde hair was there, but I don't know who she is...maybe Nick's new girl, but she was not pretty at all...usually he dates prettier girls like Willa Ford and that girl Tiffany. This girl was homely. And the Boys' security guard was teasing me cause I was dancing so much.
Oh yeah, Howie looks seriously sexy with his hair cut like it is now...WOW! And Kevin definitely looks like a Ken doll...he has very chiseled and defined features. He actually is very perfect looking. Nick is just plain old HOT!
I got some crazy close pics which I will be sharing as soon as they come in from lab! I mean, hey, I was front row.
It was kinda funny, cause I was so close that if i gave the Boys a lil' wave they could see me, so I was giving them these sute lil' waves, and just smiling at them, while all the other girls around me were FLIPPING OUT, waving their arms like crazy and screaming. They all smiled at me like "Thanks for being normal." And when they would wave back, I would just smile back at them, and I think it shocked them a lil'. But I mean, they are real people. Very nice people too.
Pattern to take notice to: Each Backstreet Boy will only wave at you once, generally. Generally they do wave to the girls that are going crazy and waving their arms all over. Only Kevin and Howie really touch the fans' hands. Nick likes to leap off the stage into the pit between the stage and seating areas. Security is mad tight. Upgrading does NOT happen generally unless you know someone...cause security is NUTS at the concerts. Nick is not much of a person to wave at fans. I saw him wave once. He kinda pointed at me instead of waved to me. But he acknowledged that I live, so it is all good. And I think that should just about cover it...hehehe...
That was the NIGHT OF MY LIFE (well, so far anyway...hehe)
September 7, 2001
Date: Sep 10, 2001
Submitted By: Lori
Last night I saw the show at Comtinental Airlines Arena and it was the best. There are bo words to describe how incredible the show really was. Me and my friend went together, this was our 3rd Black and Blue concert. Our seats were on the floor. We were so close it was amazing.When the Boys came onto the little stage at the rear of the arena we were like 5 feet away from them. Howie was facing towards us and he smiled, waved and winked at me!!! I almost passed out!!And Nick looke soooooo scrumptious!!! September 7,2001 is a night that i will never forget...EVER!! I had so much fun, I felt like I was reliving my very first BSB concert all over again!!
east rutherford
Date: Sep 10, 2001
Submitted By: tiffany
I had the rare oppurtunity to be front row at both of these concerts and at the second night I also got to meet them. If you are reading this I was the girl with the red cap...if the boys are reading this i want to thank you for making my night so amazing in so many ways. Not only did you prove to be real people but i got to learn each of your personalities...even if it was only for a few minutes it was real. and i wanna give a special thank you to you ( you know who u guys are) who helped me get back there. Now here's my question for everyone ..did anyone on Friday night get a pic of nick jumping off the stage? if you did please please email me. I waited so long to meet them and Ifinally did and thank you for making my dream come true.
East Rutherford, NJ- September 7, 2001
Date: Sep 10, 2001
Submitted By: Claire
At concerts, I always glared at the people in the front row. Completely out of jealousy. I always told myself that they didn't deserve it, I did! That all changed when I had FRONT ROW tickets to the BSB concert in East Rutherford on September 7th. How did I pull of this amazing feat? I'm still trying to figure it out myself. I work at Scotti's Record Shop, and I was randomly checking Ticketmaster. And alas, front row popped up. An alas, I collapsed on the floor.
Anyway, I brought my best friend Melinda, and our friends Jayson and Daari. And we had the time of our lives. I cannot even put into words how much the Backstreet Boys have helped me through so many things, especially recently with AJ. Being that close to them was just breathtaking. Sure, they are beautiful human beings, I will admit...but what they DO is so much more beautiful. And Friday night, I truly realized that- the effect they have on so many, including myself.
So anyway, we were in our seats watching Sisqo sing about thongs. Then Daari comes running back and tells us to follow her. Apparently, they found where all the Meet-and-Greet people were. So we went, and begged every person of authority we saw to get a pass. And we go shot down every time. Argh. But the Boys all went running by this little section so we could see them. Brian and AJ stuck their heads out. Ok, now I have to say, that Brian is my absolute favorite. His voice can do things to me that nothing else can. I have waited outside a hotel for them once, where I saw all of them BUT Brian- it was the disapointment of him life. So to see him, about five feet away from me, was crazy. I didn't know what to do. It was over in about 2 seconds, but those are two seconds that I will NEVER forget. Lemme tell you, this boy is beautiful. His skin is so PERFECT. Wow.
Anyway, back to the seats, a little discouraged but also amazingly happy. Fought with security a bit about cameras. They were telling us that the Boys didn't want us to take pictures, while the bodyguards were saying it's the arena. Whatever, we still took millions. How could we not? We could feel the fire buring us, it was so close. When those five pillars rose, I don't think I could feel any part of my body right then. I was on such a natural high, I had never felt anything like it. I highly recommend it though...
I'm sure you have all read a bunch of the reviews about the songs, so I won't go into all that. They were amazing, of course, even though the sound wasn't very good. It never is. But having them that close freaked me out. Nick smiled at me, and I wanted to run away. Whenever I made eye contact with the poor boy, I would look away. I was scared out of my mind, and I don't know why. It's a hard feeling to describe- idolizing a group of people for so long, and then being that close to them all of a sudden. I freaked...in a good way.
So onto the good stuff. Melinda is OBSESSED with Howie. She was on his website trying to order a Lupus t-shirt, but she needed it right away cause the concert was coming up. So the vice president of the Lupus Foundation promised her it would come. She ALSO told Howie that a girl in the front row would be wearing it. And he remembered. So she's wearing the shirt, and Howie doesn't seen to be even noticing. All of a sudden, Howie comes on stage with a little signed Lupus bear. He looks at Melinda, kisses it, and throws it exactly to her. I thought she was going to die right then. I knew I was. I was so happy for her. Just that alone is so touching, that he would single her out and ackowledge that she had gotten his shirt. It was the nicest, most amazing thing he could have done, and I have a whole new respect and admiration for Howie because of it.
Then later, I had my big moment, though it wasn't nearly as big. But just as exciting, at least for me. I was jumping up and down like a complete moron waving my healthy heart club shirt, since Brian was wearing his. He sees me, points to his shirt, then to me, and smiles. That amazing Brian Littrell smile. I started screaming, and he laughed and turned away. I thought I was going to die. I don't know if they realize how much a little glance like that can mean to someone. But at that moment, Brian had made me feel like the most special person in the world, even if it was just for a split second.
I don't know if they sang the new song Drowning at all of the concerts, but they sure sang it at this one. And it was beautiful. I couldn't hear much over the screams, but what I heard was breathtaking. And, they all have solos in it. Even Kevin. Oh man.
Let's see, what else. I can't possibly put all the amazing moments into this review, and I can't possibly describe what it was like to sit front row. I talked to Leighanne. She was so beautiful, and she seems like one of the nicest people. Lucky woman. I also saw Tyke, haha, i LOVE that dog. Just everything- every dance step, every note that came out of their mouths, every smile and glance in my direction was perfect. It was an inexplicable feeling.
I had decorated a shirt for the concert, and on the back it said "65 Days and Counting..." So every time AJ came over, I would turn around. I'm not positive he saw me, but once when I turned around again, he was looking at me with a kinda proud smirk on his face. I just hope he knows how much we all support him. To see AJ back up on that stage, having fun was awesome. People can critisize at laugh at him all they want for it, but I am proud of him, and I believe that he's going to make it. He looked and sounded great.
Even in nosebleed seats, this concert would have been special. The boys have a newfound energy and love for eachother and what they are doing. They seemed to be losing that for a while, but now I really think that they appreciate every second of it. To see that they are not perfect was a real slap in the face, but it all turned out for the best.
If you have tickets to this concert, you are in for the time of your life. You'll laugh, cry, scream your head off. And if you are close enough for eye contact, get ready. Cause maybe, just maybe, you'll get that special smile from one of the boys that will make you feel like the most special person in the arena. And that's priceless.
Backstreet Boys Black and Blue Tour at East Rutherford, NJ!!
Date: Sep 10, 2001
Submitted By: Jen B. from Old Bridge, NJ
I know you are probably bored of reading fan reviews, but hey it was a special night for me!! I went to the BSB concert with Nicole, Stephanie, Becky, and Katie. We went in a white limo, and got McDonalds (AJ's favorite) before the show. We watched Backstreet videos, and were so excited!! This was my 3rd BSB concert!!!
It all started out with Krystal the "Supergirl". He performance was good, and of course she played her piano. Then, Sisqo the dragon came out. His performance was great, And his dance moves and clothes were really stylin!
Then..........BACKSTREET BOYS!!!!! It all started off with "Everyone" and "Larger than Life"!! They looked so hot! Our seats were good, we had section 107 (right near where the smaller stage was). I screamed so much and I was so happy that Nick was on our side for most of the show!! I LOVE NICK!!They performed most of the songs of Black and Blue and "As Long As You Love Me", "Everybody Backstreet's Back", "All I Have to Give","Don't Want You Back","I Want It That Way", and "What Makes You Different".They also had a funny little skit of how they would be in 2050 (I think thats the year?) Before BSB were on the smaller stage, my friends and I ran down and were like 5ft from the stage!! I felt like I was in heaven! I took pics and will send them in as soon as I get them!
They sang beautifully, and their dance moves were hot. There was even some booty shaking! I am so proud of AJ he was 64 days sober on the night of the concert.Congrats! AJ also told us that BSB didn't win the Viewers Choice Award. Aww :( If they did win they were going to accept right in front of us! Nick, Brian, AJ, Howie, and Kevin did a magnificent show!! I give them so much credit for how much time and energy they put into satisfying, us, the fans! My dream is to meet them, and just tell them how much they have inspired me. I will always keep the Backstreet Pride Alive!!!
Backstreet boys
Date: Sep 10, 2001
Submitted By: Blaine Todfield
hey everyone,
On Friday Sept 7 i saw bsb at continental Airlines Areana. They were amazing! If u have a chace to see the Black and blue tour in a town near u, i promise u will get your moneys worth. I know i did. It was the best night of my life, and the best birthday present ever. They looked great! there dance moves were off the hook and aj looked better then ever! I hope those who go have the time of your life..by the way nick was so cute!
Continetal Airlines Areans-Sep. 5th, 2001
Date: Sep 10, 2001
Submitted By: ~*~Maggie McLean~*~ {hmm..well one day i'll be....lol}
Hey y'all i went to the black and blue world tour on thursday, sep. 5th, 2001. My section was 103, row 11, seat 5. I was about 50-70ft away from the stage, and about 20 ft from teh middle stage, i was the second to best view, for the middle,i was on the left.It was very, very good, i really liked the whole meator thing, it was very original. MY fave parts were the begining part of not 4 me, the third song,because...well..uhh..they kinda grabbed something...lol, and of course in shing star when they shaked their bootays!!!! hehe, i also loved the welcoming, it was nice to hear tehm, especially aj, who told us he was 64 days sober {he is now 66 days}. I think that they looked better than ever beforw, and their voices were very good. I beleive that they put in over teh top effort. They did not make any mistakes of, wich i noticed. Krystal was fantastic, and i got to get her signiture, and sisqo was unbeleivible. I think that The concert couldnt have been better. That's all, if anyone want to chat, or just ask a q. email me at PrincessLuv22887@aol.com THANX! KTBPA! TAP! peace! ~*~Maggie~*~
Sept. 7th, 2001 - Continental Arena, NJ
Date: Sep 10, 2001
Submitted By: Jen
Hey people!!! Let me tell you that September 7th, 2001, was the BEST night of my life. I had seats in Section 5, row P(16) on the floor - two rows away from the little stage. When BSB first came out, my best friend Nicole and I were freaking out... she loves AJ, I love Nick. We were singing along and going crazy. Thne the lady in front of us asked us to calm down because her son was getting an earache... we calmed down, but not as much as I think she would have liked us too. Oh well, we gave her a pack of earplugs. When BSB came onto the little stage, Howie and AJ were facing us. We were freaking out and Howie waved and winked at us... then my friend yelled "I love you" to AJ and he mouthed it back. But the best part was when Nick came over to our side. I had on an Oakland Athletics (his fav. baseball team) jersey on, and he saw me and smiled. That was totally the BEST night of my life and I would love to go threw it again. BSB FOREVER BABY!!!
<3 *Cos every time I breathe, I breathe you in* <3
<3 *My heart beats again* <3
<3 *Baby, I can't help it* <3
<3 *I'm drowning in your love... <3
-Jen
Sept 7th, East Rutherford, NJ
Date: Sep 10, 2001
Submitted By: Fel
Hi guys..it's me, Fel, again. I just came back from East Rutherford, NJ last night (I live in Maryland, so i'm exhausted,lol). This was my 5th and final B&B show. I'm still in shock about the whole experience, so let me just say that I had the most wonderful time at this concert. My day was pretty bad before and after the concert, but the concert itself was INCREDIBLE. I won't say how i managed to do this, but I got to the 3RD ROW!!!! It was amazing because I was on the side right next to the wing/ramp, so if I looked up next to me...THERE WERE THE BACKSTREET BOYS! And if I looked straight in front of me, they were there too. OMG...I had a perfect view of the security pit coz i was so close to it so I got to see Leighanne, Sarah (AJ's gf), and even a dog who couldn't have been anyone but Lil Tyke! lol Leighanne even said hello to me and smiled. Krystal looked at me too when she performed, and I was really close to Sisqo. I must've gotten all of the Boys' attentions at some point, but I'm in such shock that I can't really remember much of the show. I do remember that Kevin gave me the "I Love You" sign though. I got some really amazing pix of the guys--can't wait to share them with y'all! Oh yeah, Brian gave his shirt to some girl 2 rows in front of me..it was soo cute coz he was like, "DO YOU WANT THIS?" and then he signed it, gave it to a security guard to hand to her, and blew her a kiss. I was a little disapointed that i didn't get the shirt, but if I couldn't have it, I'm glad that girl did. =)
All in all, it was the best concert experience I've had yet. Oh yeah, did I mention that I made it to the front row at the end of the concert?! lol..and they surprised us and came back for one more encore after "Shape Of My Heart". They sang "DROWNING"...y'all are gonna love it. It's a very gorgeous ballad, and they ALL sing!!! Well, if anyone else went to the show, e-mail me! =) bsb fans rule! =)
Black and Blue concert at Continental Airlines Arena on Friday, Sep. 7
Date: Sep 10, 2001
Submitted By: Jennifer
Well first of all, Krystal and Sisqo were great openning acts. When BSB came it was great. You heard everyone screm for BSB. The entire concert was great. especially when they got freaky. The last song they sang was their next single, Drowning. It was great. They all looked hot and AJ looked great. Well it was their best concert and I wish I could see them again.
East Ruterford, NJ
Date: Sep 08, 2001
Submitted By: Kerry
2 nights ago my older sister and her friends were bringing me to our 3rd bsb concert. It was our 2nd Black & Blue concert so we weren't as excited because this time we only had balcony seats. when we got there and we walked upstairs i was clingined to my seat because i'm afraid of hights. My sister knows someone who works there so she went to find him. we gave this lady all of our tickets and she ran of to find him. when she got back she didn't tell us where our seats were and she lead us down stairs. when she finally sat us down we were right by the left ramp! but not front row. we had bonoculares because we were gonna be in the balcony so i used them and it was like we were on the stage! it wasn't the nose bleed section it was the nose hair section!
Continental Airlines Arena 9/7/01
Date: Sep 08, 2001
Submitted By: Marina
Well let me begin my saying this show was remarkable. There are no words to describe the show. The boys were so full of life and energy. They had fireworks and lots of comedy. It was quiet funny, but it was also a bit sad because in your heart you know you cant meet them and as their singing their slow, soft, sad songs it makes you wanna cry. Theyre songs just made me want to get up and dance and thats what i did.
The excitement started when krystal came out and belive me she was great. She sang like 4 or 5 songs and played her piano. She signed autogrpahs after her performance. i thought she was just great. She is a very talented girl. Then the excitement kept rising because sisqo came out and everyone went wild. he had a cut on his cheek but he was still full of life. i think he was amazing. he opened up with return of the dragon, he did wild wild west and believe it or not THE THONG SONG. he was great.
Most of the excitement came when there was a 15 minute wait before bsb came on from the time sisqo came off. it was great. they were funny and amazing. they are so talented. They made some sort of a skit which was to die for. their was one part but youd have to see it for yourself. i cant put into words how great the show was. their arent enough words and even if their were it still couldnt describe it. even if you dont like the backstreet boiys you would have enjoyed the show. they did a lot of oldies and most of the songs from black and blue but it was great. some people got a little wiolent. someone beat up a guard to try and touch nicks hand which was intense.
No matter how many shows you may go to nothing compares to this one. it was so full of life and excitement. i couldnt belive my eyes. i wish i could relive this day over and over and over again. when i got there till the bsb came on the place was practically empty but then at 8:55 they all came pouring in the place was packed. not one empty seat. this is a day im never going to forget and when you see it you wont belive it. i wish i could describe it but its one of those you have to see it to believe it you know. it was just...wow. Go to a show and you'll have a great time... I GUARENTEE IT!!! Ok everyone vote for Krystals supergirl on trl (bsb is in it and they look hot.)
Black & Blue Concert 9/7/01
Date: Sep 08, 2001
Submitted By: Joanna
Ok, so my friend and I tried to sneak into the seats we had last night by covering the date on the ticket, which actually worked and we were right by the stage again until right when Sisqo was done. Then the ppl came and we had no where to sit and couldn't find a seat. So while she was all calm, I, on the other hand, was spazzing and shaking so after the second song, "LTL," when the girl was doing the dance while they changed for "Not For Me," I went to my other seat in the upper level which were REALLY crappy. I won tix on Z100, and the seats they gave me sucked. I was crying half the show cuz the dumb @$$ ppl behind me yelled at me to sit down, as well as the security guy, so I was all mad. I mean c'mon. I paid for my seats, I can do what I want! But anyway, they did their usual thing. AJ'S 65 DAYS SOBER!!!! WHOO HOO! Brian and Howie did their Jersey accents "How you doin'?" which was cute. While Brian was giving his intro, he said they they might sing "Drowning" and of course we all screamed louder so he was like "O I let the cat out of the bag. I can't tell u anymore!" So later on, after "SOMH" and after ever1 left, we stayed and they came up and sang it! OMG! It sounds just like Lonestar's "Amazed" with a Backstreet touch. They all have solos in it and it's just a wonderful, WONDERFUL GORGEOUS song and I can't wait to hear it again! OMG! It's such a great song, and we were the 1st ppl to ever hear it fully since this is the 1st concert they sang it at! I'm so happy right now! OMG! BACKSTREET BOYS 4EVER! KTBSPA
Black and Blue Concert 9/6/01
Date: Sep 08, 2001
Submitted By: Joanna
OMG! OK, we were right by the stage so of course it was my fav. concert ever! They did their usual act, I won't get into songs and ruin it for ppl who have yet to go, but were just AWESOME! It was VMA night so they were a little late coming on but it was worth the wait as usual! Later on in the show, AJ came on and said "Well, we didn't win. But we'd much rather be here with you anyway!" I didn't believe at first that they didn't win (another whole issue altogether) but when I got home at midnight, I watched my tape and almost cried. AJ was 64 days sober that night (WHOO HOO!) go AJ! My sign said "BRIAN WE LOVE YOU 'LITTRELLY'" and he saw it and waved at us and I almost cried. It was the best moment of my life! I was kinda mad cuz I spent a long time trying to learn the dance for "The Call" and when I finally did, they changed the dance! How rude! O well, that's llife. But anyway, This was BY FAR the best BSB concert I've been to and I can't wait until tomorrow night to see them again in Jersey! O yea, with the Jersey accents, Brian and Howie were like "How you doin?" which was cute. And during "More Than That," Brian started making fun of Nick cuz he was acting all spaztic. :) I LOVE BSB 4EVER!
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