Still Smooth: Rob Thomas Takes The All Night Days Tour To Mizner Park In Boca Raton

By Joanie Cox Henry

Father And Son Fun: (Left) Maison Thomas-Eudy rocks on guitar with his Dad Rob Thomas (right). Photo by Larry Marano

Here's what you don't expect from a Rob Thomas show in 2025— so many surprises. When he walked onto the small stage at Mizner Park Amphitheater on Sunday night—thanks to my friend Gabriela Nicotra inviting me out on this super hot South Florida evening—I figured I knew what was coming. Two hours later, walking away with a guitar pick that read "Be Good To Each Other," I realized I'd been dead wrong.

Little Wonders: Rob Thomas's official tour pick.

Thomas been touring for decades but now he's bringing his equally as talented son 27-year-old son Maison Thomas-Eudy, along for the ride. The younger Thomas, who also plays in his own band The Lucky, proved himself a formidable musician in his own right, trading licks with his father with the easy chemistry that only comes from years of shared musical DNA. The production was refreshingly understated—no pyrotechnics or video screens, just Thomas, his talented band, and the songs. In the breezy confines of Mizner Park, this approach felt perfect, allowing the music to breathe and the audience to connect on a more personal level.

A Great Big World, the New York-based duo known for their achingly beautiful harmonies, provided the evening's opening notes. Their delicate set deftly balanced introspection with crowd-pleasing accessibility. I loved their cover of Wheatus's "Teenage Dirtbag," transforming the early-2000s alt-rock anthem into something surprisingly tender. Their performance of "Say Something" which has become their calling card, was also satisfying. However, it was their latest song "Away We Go" that lyrically wrapped itself around my heart and didn't let go. That gentle, yet soul-squeezing song stuck with me all night, and I immediately downloaded it as soon as I got home. It's literally like a hug for your ears.

Then Rob Thomas emerged to rapturous applause, opening with "I Believe It," one of two new compositions that suggest an artist still pushing creative boundaries. What followed was a 90-minute crowd pleasing set list that wove together his solo catalog with Matchbox Twenty classics, creating a narrative arc that felt both cohesive and surprising.

The early solo material—"Give Me the Meltdown," "Heaven Help Me"—showcased Thomas's evolution as a storyteller, his voice retaining the gravelly warmth that made him a radio staple while gaining new layers of emotional complexity. When he transitioned into "Her Diamonds," the amphitheater fell silent, hanging on every word of what remains one of his most devastating compositions about love and loss.

Perhaps most striking was how effortlessly Thomas moved between his various musical identities. "If You're Gone" and "3 AM" weren't old school retreads but living, breathing songs that felt as vital as when Matchbox Twenty dominated MTV. His solo cuts like "Lonely No More" and "Streetcorner Symphony" proved equally compelling, demonstrating an artist who's never stopped growing. I totally dig that in a human.

If the main set established Thomas's artistic breadth, the four-song encore cemented his status as a true entertainer. "All Night Days," the second new track, hinted at exciting sonic territories yet to be explored. His take on INXS's "New Sensation" was revelatory—not an imitation but a reinvention that honored the original while making it distinctly his own.

The inevitable "Smooth," that Carlos Santana collaboration that defined a generation's summer soundtrack, became a communal singalong that transcended demographic lines. Thomas's vocals soared over the familiar guitar lines, proving that some songs achieve a kind of cultural permanence that renders them critic-proof. The night concluded with "This Is How a Heart Breaks," leaving the audience simultaneously satisfied and wanting more—the mark of a perfectly calibrated performance.

South Florida Concert News Editor Joanie Cox Henry & Gabriela Nicotra With Rob Thomas At Mizner Park In Boca Raton.

What elevated the evening from good to unforgettable was getting to meet Thomas after the show. He proved as gracious offstage as he is commanding on it.

Official Set list from Boca Raton Show:

All images by Larry Marano: