The Jonas Brothers have No. 1 albums, their own Disney TV show, sold-out concerts around the world and shrieking fans in every city.
But it didn’t happen overnight.
In fact, when their current tour rolls into Fresno on Wednesday, it will mark a rise from wannabes to superstars for brothers Kevin, 21, Joe, 19, and Nick, 16.
When they first performed in Fresno, they were a no-name brother band playing at a junior high school.
Then they played at The Big Fresno Fair and later opened for Miley Cyrus at Save Mart Center.
Now they’re back to headline Fresno’s biggest stage.
As they prepped for the tour, all three Jonas Brothers participated in a conference call to talk about their evolution, staying relevant, the staging for their concert and Beatlemania.
Kevin on progressing from small venues to big arenas:
“Moving from small venues to where we are today goes right back to our fans. Without them, we wouldn’t be anywhere. They’re the ones that have stuck around through everything. We can’t believe that they’re still here and continuing to grow and continuing to come see the shows, and it’s an amazing, amazing, amazing thing.”
Nick on the stage set-up for the current tour:
“The tour will be in-the-round. It’s very exciting for us. We’ve always talked about wanting to do a tour like that, and this has been our first opportunity to do it. It’s a way for us to really connect with our fans, something that’s very important and personal to all of us. There are more front row seats now, and there’s more of a real genuine connection with each and every person in the arena.”
Joe on boy bands having a limited shelf-life:
Joe: “What people don’t really understand is that we secretly are over the age of 40, so we’ve already lived through our shelf-life-time, so we’re just going back and trying to reinvent ourselves. In all seriousness, we are just having fun with what we do and playing music.”
Nick on the challenge of meeting fans:
“We’ve been blessed with some really great exposure. Along with that comes more fans and more amazing people that we’re able to experience this journey with. So we’re finding new ways to meet our fans. They mean the world to us, and so we’re looking forward to this summer.
“Also, our friends Honor Society are coming out and you never know who might be in the lobby of the arena in order to meet the fans. So, be looking out for them, too.”
Kevin on his favorite signs that fans brings to concerts:
“We’ve seen some really funny ones. I think I like the ones that say how many miles they drove to come to the concert. Those are always really cool. Or I flew half way around the world or whatever. I’m from Australia.”
Nick on the band’s popularity being compared to Beatlemania:
“I think the Beatles are the Beatles and no one can touch that. We’re honored that some people say that, but for us, we’re just trying to be ourselves and just trying to really be inspired by a lot of things. You know artists like the Beatles, Elvis Costello, Johnny Cash, Prince and just continue to learn and have fun.”
Kevin on staying relevant in an ever-changing music industry:
“You think about that every day as an artist in this generation. You look back on it, and just 10-15 years ago, Britney Spears and the ‘N Syncs of the world were selling a million records in the first day of their album release and they were selling arenas out.
“We’re on an arena tour, but no one’s selling 10 million records anymore. The Internet has taken a very huge turn in music, but, of course, I think everyone wants to take new steps toward new ideas and new technologies that will allow music to get there, and get out there first.
“We released an album a year the past four years now … Just always continually making new music and continuing to put out music is very key in a world that moves so quickly.”
Nick on the band getting skewered in an episode of “South Park:”
“I think we always like to be open to making fun of ourselves. We’ll be the first to. We did it on ‘SNL’ and it was kind of fun. But I think for us we’re so focused on what we’re doing with this tour and our album and everything that we didn’t have too much time to see it.”
Nick on staying grounded:
“It’s about the family base. We’ve made that rule No. 1 from day one, making sure that the family comes first and that we focus on that. That’s the priority. Also we live by the rule, ‘We live life if it’s at the top like we’re at the bottom,’ which basically means stay humble and keep the right attitude.”
Source: Fresnobee.com
Friday, July 31, 2009
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Nick Jonas National Press Diabetes Talk
Nick Jonas will speak at a National Press Club luncheon on August 24 at 1 PM to discuss his personal experiences living with and managing juvenile diabetes and his efforts to inspire youth dealing with diabetes.
Since being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 13, Nick tests his blood sugar more than ten times a day and has made a personal commitment to raise awareness about juvenile diabetes.
Kevin & Joe, Nick founded Jonas Brothers' Change for the Children Foundation to support programs that motivate children to face adversity. One of their causes is to raise money and awareness for various diabetes programs.
The Jonas Brothers meet Care Bears On Fire
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Jonas Brothers on Conan O' Brian again...
the Jonas Brothers are going to be on Conan O' Brian again. Aug. 6 on NBC.
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Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Jonas Brothers JERRY'S FAMOUS DELI
From Desiree: Yesterday, my friend saw the Jonas Brothers walking to Jerry's Deli with their whole family still wearing the same outfit that they were wearing at the Ponyo premiere. They stopped to take pictures and shook their hands and were beyond nice. Video of JB @ the premiere under!
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Jessica Biel Haircut Styles
Jessica Biel Haircut Styles
Most of the fashion buff women and Hollywood fans are aware that Jessica Biel loves to frequently try out different hair colors and highlights. If you are not aware about it, you can check out the pictures on our site where we displayed images of Jessica Biel in light blonde curls, redhead, blonde with aqua eye makeup, bold and teased updo, honey colored waves and vibrant makeup, rich chocolate brown hair, white blonde locks, and light brown with caramel brown highlights near the eyes.
After checking out the pictures of Jessica Biel in different hairstyles, colors and highlights, you must have now become pretty clear that Jessica Biel is the undisputed queen of sexy and stylish haircuts and hairstyles. If you have seen the sexy super long curls and waves of Jessica Biel, you will definitely forget about other celerities haircuts and hairstyles. There is something extraordinarily gorgeous about Jessica Biel' long curly layers settling at the side of her face. She looks stunning and amazing in various medium length curly and wavy haircuts and hairstyles.
Jessica Biel Haircut Styles
Most of the fashion buff women and Hollywood fans are aware that Jessica Biel loves to frequently try out different hair colors and highlights. If you are not aware about it, you can check out the pictures on our site where we displayed images of Jessica Biel in light blonde curls, redhead, blonde with aqua eye makeup, bold and teased updo, honey colored waves and vibrant makeup, rich chocolate brown hair, white blonde locks, and light brown with caramel brown highlights near the eyes.
After checking out the pictures of Jessica Biel in different hairstyles, colors and highlights, you must have now become pretty clear that Jessica Biel is the undisputed queen of sexy and stylish haircuts and hairstyles. If you have seen the sexy super long curls and waves of Jessica Biel, you will definitely forget about other celerities haircuts and hairstyles. There is something extraordinarily gorgeous about Jessica Biel' long curly layers settling at the side of her face. She looks stunning and amazing in various medium length curly and wavy haircuts and hairstyles.
Jessica Biel Haircut Styles
Kevin Jonas Maya Kibbel Shop Barney's
Monday, July 27, 2009
Joe Jonas Ripped Off Camilla Necklace
Broken-hearted Joe Jonas ripped off the necklace Camilla Belle gave him.
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'Come Fly With Me
Hey Guys,
We've got news about the fantastic formats for Jonas Brothers new single Fly With Me out August 17th.
There's 3 great flavours to choose from:
Maxi CD - Fly With Me + 3 amazing live tracks:
Fly With Me
That's Just The Way We Roll (3D Concert Experience Live)
S.O.S. (iTunes Live From Soho)
A Little Bit Longer (iTunes Live From Soho)
Maxi DVD - Fly With Me + full length videos for Fly With Me & Paranoid:
Fly With Me (Audio)
Fly with Me (Video)
Paranoid (Video)
There's more.....both the CD & DVD contain 4 photo cards with signed photos of Kevin, Nick and Joe!
iTunes Download Exclusive - Fly With Me plus 2 more great live tracks:
Fly With Me
Tonight (iTunes Live From Soho)
When You Look Me In The Eyes (iTunes Live From Soho)
JOE JONAS RUNS FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS
Move the music and support Special Olympics Texas (SOTX) and the Change for the Children Foundation! Hit the streets with Joe Jonas of the world-famous Jonas Brothers at the iWin Joe Jonas Fun Run on August 13 at the historic Sunset Station in San Antonio. Click here to register and start fundraising!
In keeping with his passions for running and philanthropy, Joe Jonas has joined with SOTX and Change for the Children Foundation to launch a unique family event that will take place the morning of the sold out Jonas Brothers Concert in San Antonio. This one of a kind event is not to be missed!
The run features a family friendly 5K and 1K option. The event begins at 8:15 a.m. at the Historic Sunset Station. Entry fees are $20 per person or $35 for a family entry (child and parent.) Top fundraisers will win an award presented by Joe Jonas himself. And, SOTX athletes can enter a contest to win free tickets to the concert that evening.
Teen sensation Honor Society will perform live that morning. All participants will receive a iWin Joe Jonas Fun Run finishers medal made exclusively for this event.
Grab your friends and family and sign up today!
Source: SOTX/Neochie
In keeping with his passions for running and philanthropy, Joe Jonas has joined with SOTX and Change for the Children Foundation to launch a unique family event that will take place the morning of the sold out Jonas Brothers Concert in San Antonio. This one of a kind event is not to be missed!
The run features a family friendly 5K and 1K option. The event begins at 8:15 a.m. at the Historic Sunset Station. Entry fees are $20 per person or $35 for a family entry (child and parent.) Top fundraisers will win an award presented by Joe Jonas himself. And, SOTX athletes can enter a contest to win free tickets to the concert that evening.
Teen sensation Honor Society will perform live that morning. All participants will receive a iWin Joe Jonas Fun Run finishers medal made exclusively for this event.
Grab your friends and family and sign up today!
Source: SOTX/Neochie
Jonas Brothers DETROIT DODGEBALL
From Molly: The Jonas Brothers were playing dodgeball [In Detroit] in between all there buses in the parking and at first only a few girls were there watching then a bunch came over. Girls would scream and other girls would yell 'SHUT UP', thats why you hear people yelling shut up.
Nick got pretty intense while playing. Kevin played too but he was on his phone the whole time. After they got done playing they walked across the street to go in for sound check and Nick and Kevin had to hop a fence fast so girls wouldn't get him.'
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Fan 'I Met Joe Jonas At UCLA In Bel Air'
From a reader: 'I'm taking summer courses at UCLA & while I was eating lunch my friend ran in yelling.. 'JOE JONAS IS OUTSIDE!' I didn't believe him at first, but he showed me a picture of them together. Joe was running with his trainer. He was probably here because their Bel Air home is nearby.'
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