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JONAS20: Greetings From Your Hometown Tour
- SoundCheck Team
- 4 days ago
- 5 min read
Article by Rebecca McDevitt, Contributions by Annie Gallo
Photos by Annie Gallo & Rebecca McDevitt
Bristow, Virginia • Virginia Beach, Virginia • Hershey, Pennsylvania
Twenty years after their debut, the Jonas Brothers have proven that their story is as much about the fans as it is about the music. The Greetings From Your Hometown Tour feels like an invitation to relive the moments that shaped an entire generation, while also embracing the present. Across Bristow, VA, Virginia Beach, VA, and Hershey, PA, SoundCheck was there — not in the pit with photo passes, but shoulder-to-shoulder with the fans, cameras & phones in hand, living the experience just like everyone else.
Photo by Rebecca McDevitt ( @rebeccajeanlimitedphotography on IG)
Setting the Stage: From Family to Festival
Even before the brothers stepped out, each night felt like an event all its own. DJ Deleasa set the tone right as fans walked into the venue, spinning tracks that instantly lifted the energy and got people dancing in their seats.
Then came family. Their youngest brother, Franklin Jonas, affectionately known as “the littlest Jonas”, performed a set that felt equal parts new beginning and family tradition, proving he’s carving his own lane while still honoring the legacy. The All-American Rejects followed, unleashing mid-2000s anthems that sent fans right back to their teenage bedrooms, screaming every word like no time had passed.
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Later in the night, just when the brothers ducked off for an outfit change, Marshmello took over. His high-energy set kept the crowd moving, turning the pause into a full-on EDM party instead of a lull. The entire structure of the night felt intentional, as if the Jonas Brothers wanted the evening to unfold like a festival, blending nostalgia, family ties, and pure celebration before they even hit their stride.
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Bristow: A Night of Nostalgia
Annie, part of the SoundCheck team, kicked off our coverage in Bristow. From the moment the lights dropped, there was this shared gasp of recognition, the kind that only comes when you’ve been waiting years for a song to transport you back. The band pulled deep from their catalog, weaving in fan favorites from Jonas Brothers Self Titled & with radio hits like Burnin’ Up and Sucker.
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(@anniegdatsme on IG)
Then came the night’s big surprise: All Time Low stormed the stage for an explosive performance of Dear Maria, Count Me In. The crowd’s reaction was deafening, a mix of shock and nostalgia that turned the amphitheater into a pop-punk time machine. Watching the Jonas Brothers share the stage with another band that defined the same era drove home the sense that JONAS20 isn’t just about their history, it’s about the whole scene they came up with.
In the crowd, strangers became instant friends. Fans traded stories about their first Jonas concerts, who their favorite brother was growing up, and which songs still hold the deepest meaning. Bristow wasn’t just a concert; it was a reunion of music, memories, and moments in time we all still carry with us.
Virginia Beach: A Birthday and a Love Letter
If Bristow was about nostalgia, Virginia Beach was pure celebration. Annie described the energy as unmatched, a balmy summer night that doubled as Joe Jonas’ birthday. Midway through the show, the crew rolled out a giant “Cup of Joe” birthday cake, and the amphitheater roared with cheers. Joe, grinning ear to ear, leaned into the moment, the celebration as playful and heartfelt as his stage presence has always been.
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Then came the collaboration nobody saw coming: the brothers brought out Hanson. Together, they launched into Hanson’s classic MMMBop before seamlessly sliding into the Jonas Brothers’ own That’s Just the Way We Roll. It was a generational handshake — one band that defined the late ‘90s standing shoulder-to-shoulder with the brothers who redefined pop-rock for the 2000s. The moment felt symbolic, like a passing of the torch and a shared celebration rolled into one.
As if that weren’t enough, the night also featured a special treat: Joe stepping into his solo world, performing songs from his solo project Music For People Who Believe in Love. Vulnerable yet confident, the set felt like both a gift to the fans and a milestone for Joe himself. The crowd embraced it instantly, screaming along to Honey Blonde and Heart by Heart. From the warmth of the visuals to the spontaneous laughter between songs, Virginia Beach didn’t just feel like another stop on tour. It was a birthday party, a love letter, and a glimpse of what the next chapter holds.
Hershey: Sweet Surprises Under the Stars
By the time the tour reached Hersheypark Stadium, SoundCheck’s Rebecca was there to capture it through the lens of a fan. From the very first song, Hershey set itself apart. The brothers launched into Rollercoaster while the real rollercoasters behind the stadium lit up the skyline, giving the night a cinematic, almost surreal opening.
And the surprises didn’t stop there. Midway through the show, the Jonas Brothers brought out Cartel for a throwback performance of Say Anything (Else) — a nod to the pop-punk roots of the era when they first broke out. Later, Hoobastank joined them on stage for The Reason, turning the stadium into one massive singalong. These guest moments blurred the line between headliner and fan, with the brothers grinning as wide as the crowd, clearly just as excited to share the stage with the bands that shaped their own journey.
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(@rebeccajeanlimitedphotography on IG)
Joe, Kevin, and Nick carried the rest of the set with ease, trading smiles and energy between each other and the crowd. Hershey wasn’t just a show; it was a celebration of influences, friendships, and the nostalgia of an entire scene, all under the Pennsylvania summer sky.
Why JONAS20 Feels Like Home
The Jonas Brothers could have easily made this a greatest hits victory lap. Instead, they crafted something more intentional. The Greetings From Your Hometown Tour isn’t about closing a chapter; it’s about honoring the journey while making space for what’s still to come.
From DJ Deleasa’s crowd-warming beats, to Franklin’s family-first set, to The All-American Rejects’ emo nostalgia, and Marshmello’s high-voltage EDM break, every moment built toward a headlining set that told its own story. Bristow’s surprise with All Time Low, Virginia Beach’s birthday bash, and Hershey’s rollercoaster of special guests each proved why fans keep coming back.
Photo by Rebecca McDevitt (@rebeccajeanlimitedphotography on IG)
For SoundCheck, being there as fans in the crowd, capturing the way the lights hit, the way the harmonies carried, the way the smiles spread, was a reminder that this isn’t just about music. It’s about community, memory, and that unshakable feeling of coming home.