Brian Bender was a 90s kid, so he experienced the origin of the boy band craze firsthand while watching N SYNC, Backstreet Boys, and New Kids on the Block live shows.
Now, he and his band mates make up the group Boy Band Review, a full-production boy band tribute show complete with all of the songs and dance moves that fans love.
In an interview, Bender said the band started out playing 90s covers and felt like they found their sweet spot when they decided to do an entire show featuring boy band covers.
“[The show] sold out immediately and it was the most people we ever played in front of, and we had an “aha” moment like, no one’s doing a boy band tribute, and we’re really good at it…we’re going all in on boy band music!” said Bender.
Boy Band Review has been paying around the country including at Planet Hollywood casino in Las Vegas. Bender said the shows are like big parties where the crowd gets a chance to relive their favorite moments through the music they love.
“It’s an eclectic crowd that sings louder than the P.A. system usually,” said Bender. “We’re having a great time, and I’m smiling ear to ear because it’s gonna be a great time this weekend.”
Boy Band Review will be at McMorran Place on Friday, January 14th at 7 pm. Tickets are available at mcmorran.com
Reporting for WGRT – Jessie Wiegand
