Jonas Brothers Guitar Tech Clarifies Nick’s Live Performance Amid Doubts
Nick Jonas in April 2024.
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NEED TO KNOW
- The Jonas Brothers’ backline technician defends Nick Jonas amid skepticism over his guitar playing.
- An Instagram user questioned whether Nick was genuinely playing guitar during a concert performance.
- Technician Michael Moschella confirmed, “I can assure you at all times his guitar is connected.”
Amid skepticism expressed by an Instagram user regarding whether Nick Jonas was genuinely playing guitar at a recent concert, the Jonas Brothers’ backline technician, Michael Moschella, has stepped in to defend him.
On January 10, a split-screen video posted on Instagram showed Nick performing guitar for DNCE’s “Cake by the Ocean.” The user accompanying the video raised his eyebrows skeptically before showcasing himself playing the song’s melody.
The caption of the post read, “Real playing…,” casting doubt on Nick’s performance accuracy.
In response, Moschella clarified in a comment that Nick does not play lead guitar for “Cake by the Ocean,” which features Joe Jonas and guitarist JinJoo. He emphasized, “As Nick’s guitar tech, I can assure you at all times his guitar is connected; he is playing the song.” He further explained that Nick is included in the front-of-house audio mix heard by the audience, stating, “This song specifically though, he just plays rhythm power chords and backs the band guitarist who plays the lead parts as it’s a DNCE song that he isn’t featured on.”
The Jonas Brothers recently concluded their JONAS20: Greetings from Your Hometown Tour, wrapping up 75 shows in North America to promote their latest album, Greetings from Your Hometown.
Nick Jonas, Kevin Jonas and Joe Jonas in December 2025.
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Currently, Nick is preparing to release his solo album, Sunday Best, set for February 6. The lead single, “Gut Punch,” was released on January 1. In a statement about the album, Nick expressed excitement to share personal stories and insights forged over the years, stating, “While this album was made over the course of the last two years, it was truly 33 years in the making.”
