Jonas Brothers concert review: Daytona Beach
By Jim Abbott | Orlando Sentinel Music Critic
Story posted 2010.09.05 at 11:05 PM EDT

It only took one Jonas brother to inspire screaming at a beachside concert earlier this summer in Daytona Beach.

And he wasn’t even singing.

So it’s not surprising that the decibel level reached jet-engine range at times on Sunday when Kevin Jonas returned with his brothers to actually do some singing at the Ocean Center. The concert was the final event in the American Music Festival, which also included shows by Tony Bennett Buddy Guy and others.

It’s safe to say that none of them sparked the reaction of the Jonas Brothers. On Sunday, Kevin, Joe and Nick justified that adulation with a well-paced 75 minutes that emphasized the songs, not pop-star spectacle.

It opened with a bang, of course, to compete with all that screaming. An opening salvo that included the rousing “Year 3000″ and “Play My Music” was splashy and loud, suffering a bit from a sound mix that was less hospitable than the one Usher enjoyed on Friday in the same building.

(Looking around that cozy building, by the way, it’s worth reporting that there were roughly half a dozen sections in the bowl with plenty of empty seats.)

The Jonas guys were preceded by a 45-minute set by Demi Lovato, another pop star off the Disney assembly line. Her catchy songs were powered by a 7-piece band that complemented Lovato’s heavily caffeinated style.

“Are you guys ready to party?” she exclaimed in her introduction of the song of the same name. All of her conversation seemingly comes equipped with multiple exclamation points.

By comparison, the Jonas Brothers showed more range, shifting from the bigger pop songs into engaging acoustic interludes that showcased the brotherly harmonies on “Please Be Mine” and other ballads. Aside from three big video screens and pretty lighting, there were no flashy production touches.

When Nick took over for a brief moment in the vocal spotlight, songs such as “Who I Am” showed that Team Jonas is capable of moving out of the pop formula.

But why?

Exuberant such as “S.O.S.” and the closing “Burnin’ Up” are fun.

And that’s still something worth shouting about.

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Thanks to Tasha for giving/letting me know about a photoshoot with Demi. Sadly, the photos are tagged but still check them out in the gallery!

Sat, 04 September 2010
Camp Rock 2 The Final Jam: 8 Million Viewers Strong!

Camp Rock and Camp Star had the ultimate battle — which worked in their favor — pulling in 8 million viewers on Friday night (September 3) on Disney Channel.

Although it didn’t beat reigning champion High School Musical 2, the TV movie ranked as TV’s No. 1 Labor Day weekend telecast ever among Kids 6-11 and Tweens 9-14.

Here’s what’s happening for the rest of the weekend:

Saturday, September 4:
– The Rock Along edition of Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam invites viewers to sing along to the songs. Lyrics will be visible on screen and at DisneyChannel.com.

Sunday, September 5:
– Disney Channel presents the Sunday Dance Jam edition of Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam @ 8PM ET/PT. Hosted by Demi Lovato and Jonas Brothers, it gives viewers a look at the making of the spectacular dance scenes.

Monday, September 6
– Encore presentation of Camp Rock 2 The Final Jam @ 8PM ET/PT on Disney Channel.

Tuesday, September 7
– Camp Rock 2 The Final Jam: Extended Edition ON DVD! The Blu-ray and DVD will featuring two exclusive new music numbers — “Walking in My Shoes” and “Different Summers”

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Demi Lovato: Miley Cyrus Duet?

Demi Lovato, who is on tour with the Jonas Brothers, is mobbed by fans as she leaves her hotel in Toronto on Thursday (September 2).

The 18-year-old singer/actress recently shared that there might be a Miley Cyrus duet in the works.

“We talked about doing a duo together, like an acoustic or something. That would be really fun to do with her,” Demi shared. “She’s one of my best friends and she’s super talented, so I’d love to have her on the album.”

And also, Demi just tweeted, “Today was yet another reminder of how quickly life can go by. Be sure to tell the ones you love how thankful you are for them.”

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Exclusive: Demi Lovato Talks Miley Duet, Joe Jonas Split and Feeling ‘More Adult’
by Michelle Ruiz on Sep. 2, 2010 09:00 AM

Two summers ago, the Disney Channel movie Camp Rock turned then 16-year-old Demi Lovato into a breakout star and ‘tweens the world over fell in love with her character, Mitchie Torres, an everygirl with rock star talent and a pretty cool duet partner (that would be a mulleted Joe Jonas.)

Two years, two pop-rock albums and another Disney movie later, Demi and the JoBros return for the sequel, Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam, premiering September 3. In an exclusive interview with Celebuzz, Demi, who recently blew out her 18th birthday candles, said both she and Mitchie have grown up.

“She has more confidence now,” Demi told Celebuzz of her character. “In the first movie she was really insecure and she didn’t really know who she was. Now she’s more driven.”

by Michelle Ruiz on Sep. 2, 2010 09:00 AM / 10 Comments
Exclusive: Demi Lovato Talks Miley Duet, Joe Jonas Split and Feeling ‘More Adult’

Two summers ago, the Disney Channel movie Camp Rock turned then 16-year-old Demi Lovato into a breakout star and ‘tweens the world over fell in love with her character, Mitchie Torres, an everygirl with rock star talent and a pretty cool duet partner (that would be a mulleted Joe Jonas.)

Two years, two pop-rock albums and another Disney movie later, Demi and the JoBros return for the sequel, Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam, premiering September 3. In an exclusive interview with Celebuzz, Demi, who recently blew out her 18th birthday candles, said both she and Mitchie have grown up.

“She has more confidence now,” Demi told Celebuzz of her character. “In the first movie she was really insecure and she didn’t really know who she was. Now she’s more driven.”

You could say the same about Demi, who is starring in her very own Disney Channel series, Sonny With a Chance, working on an R&B-influenced third studio album, moving her family into a new house (!) and touring with the Jonases, including Joe, 21, who is now her ex-boyfriend. How does she manage to remain friends with him?

“Well, you have to, ‘cause you work with him,” Demi told us. “When you’re hurt, it’s easy to move on, so it was very easy for me to move on.”

Her advice for fans attempting to get along with their exes is pretty simple. “Suck it up,” she said with a laugh.

And so she’s doing just that, even revealing that she has a crush on a well-known R&B star.

“I’m kind of digging Trey Songz – he’s pretty hot,” she divulged. Though she tells Celebuzz there’s nothing romantic happening with the 25-year-old singer-actor, she said, “We followed each other on Twitter and direct message each other…he’s pretty awesome.”

Trey’s soulful vibe could be an indication of what fans will hear on Demi’s new album, which she hopes to release early next year. Expect what she calls a “new sound,” a blend of hip-hop and dance tracks, and even – brace yourselves — possible duets with Miley Cyrus and Justin Bieber.

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Jonas Brothers & Meaghan Martin: Camp Rock 2 in ONE DAY!

The whole cast of Camp Rock 2 The Final Jam sit down with Radio Disney host Ernie D for an extra special take over straight from the set of the film in Toronto.

Ernie D got the lowdown from stars the Jonas Brothers, Demi Lovato, Meaghan Martin, Alyson Stoner, Matthew “Mdot” Finley, Chloe Bridges, Anna Maria Perez de Tagle, Roshon Fegan, and Jordan Francis dished about rituals, the funniest scenes and who really tells the best jokes on set.

Demi dished, “Most of the time, Nick is making the jokes and Joe is repeating them and then everyone laughs.”

Nick added on, “I write the jokes, I say them under my breath, Joe listens to them and then says them out loud.”

Be sure to tune into the “On the Set” special TODAY, September 2 @ 6PM ET/3PM PT only on Radio Disney.

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I have added a few pictures of Demi from the singing at Walmart in Rochester Hills, MI on September 1. Check out the pictures in the gallery!

I have added episode stills from the previous Sonny With A Chance episode “That’s So Sonny“. I have added new stills from an upcoming episode called “My Two Chads” which will be airing September 26 @ PM ET.

Episode 15: That’s So Sonny

Episode 17: My Two Chads