The Jonas Brothers gave their Cincinnati fans an unforgettable night during their Jonas20: Greetings from Your Hometown Tour at the Heritage Bank Center on November 22. The pop-rock trio, consisting of brothers Kevin, Joe, and Nick, took the audience on a musical journey through their 20-year career, performing hits from across their discography.
The 1-hour and 45-minute performance included crowd favourites like “S.O.S.,” “Burnin’ Up,” “Sucker,” and “Year 3000,” as well as tracks from their latest projects. One of the highlights was the performance of “Coming Home This Christmas,” a song from their new film A Very Jonas Christmas Movie, which premiered on Disney+ on November 14. The band also performed Nick’s solo hit “Jealous” and Joe’s “Cake by the Ocean” from his band DNCE, which went on hiatus in 2018.
Surprise Guests and Standout Moments
The show featured a special surprise performance by Cincinnati-based band Walk the Moon, who joined the Jonas Brothers on stage for a lively rendition of their 2014 hit “Shut Up and Dance”. This addition follows a tradition on the tour of bringing out surprise guests, with previous performances featuring artists like Demi Lovato, John Legend, and Machine Gun Kelly.
Franklin Jonas, the youngest of the brothers, also had a special moment during his opening set with his band The Byzantines. He engaged with the audience by walking through the crowd while singing and even ventured to the highest seats to greet fans, calling it his “favourite part of the set.”
Kevin Jonas also surprised fans by performing his first solo single, “Changing”, marking a step into the spotlight for the guitarist, who is typically known for his role as a background singer. The track was released to streaming services just two days earlier on November 20.
New Music and Classic Hits
In addition to fan favourites, the Jonas Brothers treated the crowd to a few deep cuts, including “Mandy” from their debut album It’s About Time (2006). After a request from a fan holding a “Jeopardy”-themed sign, they performed an acoustic version of their first-ever single, which was a hit in the mid-2000s. Joe Jonas also debuted an unreleased track titled “Olivia”, which he introduced earlier in the tour in Milwaukee.
The show closed on a heartfelt note with the performance of “When You Look Me in the Eyes”, one of the band’s most iconic ballads, with Franklin Jonas returning to the stage for a touching family moment.
The 5 Biggest Moments from the Jonas Brothers’ Cincinnati Show:
| Moment No. | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Walk the Moon joins Jonas Brothers for a surprise performance of “Shut Up and Dance.” |
| 2 | Franklin Jonas walks through the crowd and shares an emotional moment with fans. |
| 3 | Kevin Jonas performs his first-ever solo single, “Changing”. |
| 4 | The band performs “Mandy” from their first album, It’s About Time. |
| 5 | The show closes with “When You Look Me in the Eyes”, with Franklin Jonas joining the band on stage. |
The Jonas Brothers continue to prove that family is at the heart of their success, and their Cincinnati performance was a testament to their enduring connection with each other and their fans.