New Kids on The Block @ Germania Insurance Amphitheater

New Kids on The Block rocked their show at Germania Insurance Amphitheater in Austin, TX on July 12, 2024. Supporting them was DJ Jazzy Jeff.

DJ Jazzy Jeff

The accomplishments of Jeff Townes pre-date and extend far beyond his partnership with Will Smith as DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince. Although the duo’s prominent role in hip-hop history is secure with five gold and platinum albums and two Grammys, including the first award for Best Rap Performance with “Parents Just Don’t Understand” (1988), Townes is a major figure for his individual work. A pioneering turntablist acknowledged for his development of the Transformer scratch, as well as a veteran global club DJ, Townes has also led the production house A Touch of Jazz, executive-produced Jill Scott’s multi-platinum debut (2000), and released numerous DJ sets and studio albums, including multiple volumes of Hip Hop Forever (2004-2006) and the Magnificent trilogy (2002-2018).

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New Kids on The Block

NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK have sold more than 80 million albums worldwide. Including back-to-back international #1 songs, 1988’s “Hangin’ Tough” and 1990’s “Step By Step.” Along with series of pop hits like “Cover Girl,” “Hangin’ Tough” “Step by Step” and “Tonight.” The group shattered concert box office records playing an estimated 200 concerts a year. Following 2013’s hugely-successful Package Tour the group performed alongside Paula Abdul for TOTAL PACKAGE TOUR. Thankful features five tracks of all-new music and the first from the group since 2013’s 10. The Boston natives made their return to Fenway Park for the first time in 5 years. Since they visited on their Tour with the Backstreet Boys. The trek also included the group’s debut performance at the famed Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. As well as additional stops in Brooklyn, Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas and more.

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