The Pittsburgh Beat: A Boyband overload!

From Left to Right: Danny Wood, Jordan Knight, Joey McIntyre, Donnie Wahlberg, Jonathan Knight

After their tour with Backstreet Boys as NKOTBSB last year, the New Kids on The Block are back at it and this time its not a super group, its a "package". When they closed the NKOTBSB, they had one thought that no matter what they do they have to give fans more. They are currently in the studio for a new album that will give them a wider arsenal of great dance tunes and ballads. On the package tour they plan on bringing another two generations of "boyband" with them.

left to right: Nathan Morris,
Shawn Stockman, Wanya Morris

One boyband they are bringing is a generation before them, the best selling R&B group, Boyz II Men who have sold over 12 million records in the United States alone. Boyz II Men consist of Nathan Morris, Wanya Morris, and Shawn Stockman. The group focuses on smooth R&B ballads with an expertise in acapella. Most will recognize their song "End of the Road". They are also heading of to create new material.

left to right: Justin Jeffre, Jeff Timmons,
Drew Lachey, Nick Lachey

The last band they're bringing along is, the now out of retirement 98 Degrees. They have more of a pop feel than the groups combined. They consist of brothers, Nick and Drew Lachey, Jeff Timmons, and Justin Jeffre. They have sold over 10 million records combined.

The tour comes to Consol Energy Center on June 11, 2013. Links to the tour's YouTube page and the bands sites are at the bottom. I know NKOTB are great entertainers so this tour is going to be very good!

-Dante