NEWARK — A hit-making heartthrob will heat up the stage in Newark on Friday to help raise money for hospice care.

Joe Jonas, of The Jonas Brothers, is coming to The Grill on Twenty-First Street, as part of the WNCI 97.9 Morning Zoo World Tour.

“He just has a new hit and he’s going to sing that and he’s going to do some questions and answers on stage with WNCI Morning Zoo,” said Grill on 21st owner Eric Mason.

Proceeds from the event will be donated to Hospice of Central Ohio.

Although Jonas will only be performing one song, Mason said he welcomes any opportunity for entertainment at The Grill.

“These record labels reach out to the local radio stations to help promote (their singer), so they’ll do some of these appearances for the radio station,” he said. “So they, in turn, help promote their new songs and stuff.”

Tickets to the show, which will also feature Full Tilt, of Newark, and Three Ton Toad, of Columbus, will be $5 and Mason expects at least 3,000 attendees.

The show starts at 7 p.m. and Mason said he expects Jonas to hit the stage by 9 p.m. or 10 p.m.

“We’ve got plenty of room, things will be setup behind the Grill with parking in the field,” he said. “Our local police will be there to make sure security and safety is the top priority.”

Joe Jonas is the biggest star The Grill, which has recently hosted rock band Good Charlotte, has booked, he said.

“So it’s an all ages show,” Mason said. “People can come with their 14-year-old daughter to get a look at Joe Jonas.”

Having national celebrities as well as concert events in Licking County is a way to bring people together, Mason said.

“We have something that’s affordable which I think is huge,” he said. “Bringing stars like this for five dollars is great because it can be a family gathering.”

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