Jonas Brothers: Softball & A Concert
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Updated: 11:48 PM Jul 7, 2009
Jonas Brothers: Softball & A Concert
Pop act plays ball at Creighton
Screaming fans packed the Qwest Center Tuesday night for the Jonas Brothers, who also played earlier in the day on the Creighton campus.
Posted: 2:10 PM Jul 7, 2009
Reporter: Ann McIntire
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Screaming fans packed the Qwest Center Tuesday night for the Jonas Brothers, who also played earlier in the day on the Creighton campus.

The trio, who performed for a third time in Omaha, played softball with members of Channel Six News in order to warm up for their concert. Kevin, Joe and Nick say they enjoy softball and have organized games in various cities on their summer tour.

"I think for us this is kind of like, we were always home schooled and always traveling and touring and this for us is our kind of extra curricular activity, so it's a great way for us to get outside, get out, play some sports, have a good time with everybody," said Kevin.

Their team, the "Road Dogs" consists of the Jonas Brothers band, security and crew.

"We had our first game the other day and we won which is good, we didn't expect to actually play well, but we did and it was fun," said Nick.

"We try to do it in every city, sometimes it's a little too busy and we have to do it in different cities, but we're trying to," said Joe. "This is fun for us."

The game was sponsored by Marquis Jet and NetJets. Members of their companies along with several Creighton softball players joined John Knicely, Brian Mastre, Mike McKnight, Jim Siedlecki, Malorie Maddox, and Ann McIntire on the Marquis Jet "Flyers" team.

The game was surprisingly intense. "We're not going to take it easy at all, we're coming hard, we're bringing the fire," said Nick.

"I don't know if it helps us unwind,” says Joe. “I think it gets us more intense. Yeah, we're pretty competitive." Even their dad played as Kevin Sr. took the mound.

With such dedicated fans, it didn't take long for word of the game to spread. Teenage girls and "tweens" lined the fence near the Road Dogs dugout and they were allowed to sit and watch the game.

"I love their music and they're cute," said 13-year-old Jaime Aspen of Omaha.

"I'm hoping for a hug, yeah," said 12-year-old Bailee Moylan of Omaha.

The Jonas Brothers understand the impact they have on fans and know the importance as well.

"It's fun, it's kind of funny at times our fans are very passionate, interesting way of showing their appreciation for us and we love them and we know that they are the best fans in the world and we thank them every day for the opportunity to do what we love," said Nick.

The Road Dogs pulled out a 28-15 victory.


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