Hologram of Jon Bon Jovi installed in his Nashville club

Tony McBride

Jon Bon Jovi’s newly opened five-story bar and music venue in downtown Nashville, JBJ’s Nashville, has a new hologram unit featuring the legendary singer permanently installed.

The unit, which features Jon Bon Jovi as a 4K hologram, was installed by Proto Inc. in partnership with the venue and Big Plan Holdings. A second Proto unit will be installed later this year, featuring additional members of his eponymous band Bon Jovi in ​​hologram form. JBJ’s Nashville will also have the ability to beam in surprise guests as live holograms, who can be seen and heard by fans in the club as if they were there in person.

This is the first time a proto-hologram unit has been permanently installed in a dedicated music venue or restaurant.

A Proto hologram unit featuring Jon Bon Jovi was used in January when the singer was honored during the MusiCares Person of the Year event over Grammy weekend in Los Angeles. Other artists who have used Proto include Kane Brown, Walker Hayes, Jewel, Elton John, Olivia Rodrigo, Tanya Tucker and will.I.am. Proto units have also been installed at Jimmy Kimmel’s Comedy Club in Las Vegas, the Beverly Wilshire Hotel at Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, JFK Terminal 4 and more.

“This innovative addition of Jon’s proto-hologram at JBJ’s is an example of the commitment to providing unforgettable experiences here on Broadway,” said Matthew Bongiovi from Bon Jovi Management in a statement.

“The enthusiastic response on the Internet to Jon’s proto-hologram underscores the excitement for what we bring to the table,” added Josh JosephFounder/CEO of Big Plan Holdings. “JBJ’s Nashville is positioning itself as a leader in groundbreaking live events.”

“I am thrilled that Jon Bon Jovi is integrating Proto Hologram technology into JBJ’s Nashville,” said David NussbaumFounder of Proto Hologram. “Our technology transforms live performances into a ‘runaway’ experience, allowing artists like Jon Bon Jovi to connect with their audiences in a way never before possible. It’s an honor to be part of such an innovative project and I can’t wait for fans to experience the magic firsthand.”

Earlier this month, Bon Jovi played a surprise five-song set at the grand opening of JBJ’s Nashville. The 3,500-square-foot venue features a stage on the ground floor and the walls are lined with photos of the band reflecting their three-decade career.

In June, Bon Jovi’s new album was released, Foreverand the Hulu series Thank you, good night – The Bon Jovi Story.