I have been a fan of Boyzone for about a year and half now. I was so happy when I found out that they were coming here, and I would be able to see them. I was very lucky. I went to the Hard Rock Cafe in NYC to meet Boyzone. MTV Latino was there and so was NYC Channel 7. I had to wait a little bit before we could all go in because there was a press conference. I got the best seat there (at the HRC). I was very close and if I stood up and reached over the rail, I would be able to touch one of the Boyz! So they were very close to me. Ok, before the guys came into the building, TV's were playing the video for Mystical Experiance, and a promotional Boyzone video (showing video clips and stuff). They were also playing the album "A Different Beat." Soon, an announcer came on and introduced Boyzone. Like I said before I had the best seat at the HRC. I started to freak out when Keith came in (he was the first in line) and the rest of the guys followed (from left to right: Keith, Mikey, Ronan, Steve & Shane). I was excited 'cause they were so close to me!
They started to sing a song I didn't recognize until Ronan sang,"I've got a picture of you in my mind," so the song was obviously "Picture of You." Also, during the song, Steve and I made eye contact and he smiled at me! Keith was directly in front of me. Before you knew it, they were sitting on stools and singing "Words!" Then Ronan thanked us for coming and how it was great to be here in America and New York. Then they sang "Mystical Experiance!" Ronan then thanked us again, and then they left to go upstairs to get ready to sign some autographs. While they left,there was a raffle going on, you could get a Boyzone T-Shirt, a cup from a local radio station and something else (I'm not sure 'cause I didn't win!). So then I went upstairs to meet Boyzone. You could have them sign anything you wanted them to. A flyer, a CD (free) and/or the T-Shirts or posters they were giving out for free.
I brought a poster or 2 for them to sign. First I met Keith, I would of had my picture with him but I didn't want to hold up the line (but I think that my brother did take a picture of him and me). So I just shook his hand (he has a very firm handshake!) and he was asking how I was and all...he's really nice. Next to Keith was Shane. I got his autograph, said Hi to him and moved on. Next there was Mikey and he didn't say Hi or anything. Then there was Steve, he was really nice too. He almost signed in the wrong place!! Last but not least there was Ronan, and I said something to him but I forgot what it was, but I got my picture taken with him! Then I left.
The guys looked really good! Ronan was wearing this tight shirt and these funky glasses. Shane had his hair with a little ponytail thing on top of his head. Mike and Steve looked the same though (like in pictures and stuff). Keith looked the best though! His hair has gotten long and he looks so good! On his wrist he wore this funky bracelet and it was silver and it was half of a heart. I am assuming Lisa has the other half (trust me I saw it with my own eyes because I was right in front of him). Most importantly Boyzone was presented a plaque for the "Mystical Experiance" single. It was great getting to see Boyzone! Especially because it wastheir first date of their tour and it was their first mini-concert tour on US soil! I had such a wonderful time. I can't wait to see them again!