Verdict: Four stars

THE Jonas Brothers turned Glasgow’s Hydro into a time machine after taking fans back almost 20 years to their roots.

The American group performed their FIVE ALBUMS ONE NIGHT tour in the city last night to a packed audience that sat in the palm of their hand for over two hours.

Nick, Joe, and Kevin blew fans away with their astonishing talent that has secured them as major superstars since they first created music in 2005.

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They kept the energy high between their impeccable vocals, instrumental skills, and even running through the excited audience between two stages in the busy venue.

You may be wondering, if the gig was so wonderful, then why did they lose a star?

The performance would have easily earned full marks if it wasn’t for heart-throb Joe making a cringey joke stereotyping Scottish people that hung in the air like, frankly, a bad fart.

He proudly enjoyed his punchline despite its stink offending people in the vicinity after an audience member asked him to draw something for them, to which he asked if they drink and when they replied yes he said ‘Haha said everyone from Scotland’.

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He then drew them a pint with a happy face on it - while it was probably just teasing, the gag was met by boo’s and sighs from even superfans in the crowd - while some did choke out a laugh.

Glasgow can enjoy laughing at itself but come on Joe, at least be original or funny about it. So for that I am forced to revoke a star.

In his defence though he did quickly make up for it, as the band launched into a cover of The Proclaimers 500 miles then later draped a Scottish flag around himself and borrowed a tartan cowboy hat from a fan.

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He also invited a little boy on stage after spotting him enjoying the show and gave him a shot of the mic - which the youngster used to ask everyone 'how yous enjoyin it??' 

This was met with a massive cheer as fans were clearly having a great time as the band kicked off the show with Celebrate! before performing their first album Jonas Brothers, then teleported fans to their latest work The Album.

The group even reached back to hits from the iconic Disney movie Camp Rock with Gotta Find You and Play My Music.

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They also played songs from A Little Bit Longer, Lines, Vines and Trying Times, and Happiness Begins as well as covers including Vanessa Carlton’s A Thousand Miles.

The best songs for this reviewer included Burnin’ Up, S.O.S., Pushin’ Me Away, Lovebug, Year 3000, and the encore song Leave Before You Love Me.

The gig left fans overwhelmed with nostalgia while also hungry for their new material, proving they have what it takes to keep up with their audiences and maintain their popstar status.

Speaking to fans Nick said: “It is so good to be here. It is long, long, overdue. I want to thank you so much for your patience.

“We are finally here, September 13 2024, Friday night. Tonight we are celebrating a near 20 year journey, it is hard to believe that is true.

“This has been an incredible ride going back to the first song we wrote together in 2005 to the release of our album, the first of five albums we will be celebrating tonight.

“Everything led us to this moment right here, so I want to say thank you to each and everyone of you for coming on this journey with us. 

“Whether you are a long time fan or a new fan, welcome to the Jonas family we are happy to have you.”