“After speaking to our fans, they’ve told us they want to see us up close and personal,” said the band’s AJ McLean. “They want to get as close to us as they can and we intend on giving them exactly what they want.”

BSB said the decision was made after reviewing fan e-mail and interacting with them through live internet chats and other forums.

Hot on the heels of an already-successful U.S. tour and their top-selling Black & Blue album, the hot vocal group has added another 30 dates to take advantage of summer audiences. Up to 50 dates – with opener Shaggy – are expected to be penciled in by the time they’re through.

BSB wraps the current leg of their tour March 25 in Mexico City and, with the exception of an April 28 gig in Buenos Aires, will have a break until June 8 when they take their five-part harmonies back on the road in Orlando.

Exact venues are yet-to-be announced, but dates and cities have already been released. Among the stops will be arenasand amphitheatres in major markets such as Washington, Pittsburgh, Boston, New York City, Chicago, Detroit, Seattle, San Jose, Los Angeles, Denver, St. Louis, Kansas City, Houston and Dallas.

They’ll also hit some of the secondary markets as well, including Raleigh; N.C., Lexington, Ky.; and Little Rock, Ark.

Though one of the hallmarks of their live performance is elaborate staging including video and pyrotechnics, the set will undergo some adjustments for the summer run.

According to the band, the multilevel stage will incorporate multiple video screens as well as side runways that go 10 rows into the arena, enabling the audience to get a maximum “bonding” experience with their Boys.