David Lee Roth is alive, well, and running with the devil on his 2026 ‘Don’t Love Me, Rent Me’ Worldwide Tour, a 27-date run that kicked off April 16th in Airway Heights, WA, and will finish up on August 6th in Sturgis, SD. No opening band, just Diamond Dave, one of rock’s most iconic frontmen.
“Forget everything you’ve heard about David Lee Roth lately.
“Forget the social media clips. Forget the comments sections. Forget the endless debates about whether he can still sing like it’s 1984.
“Instead, remember everything you already know to be true about David Lee Roth.
“The swagger. The stories. The dancing. The charisma. The larger-than-life personality that helped make him one of rock and roll’s most unforgettable frontmen.
Because that’s exactly who walked onto the stage at Rose Music Center in Huber Heights on Tuesday night.
Diamond Dave reminded everyone why he’s still Diamond Dave.”
—Tony Keefer, David Lee Roth Review: Huber Heights, OH
He and his band feature Al Estrada on guitar, Sean McNabb on bass, Francis Valentino on drums, K.C. Knight on keys, and a five-man powerhouse quartet of backing vocalists that help bring Van Halen’s lush harmonies to life.
“For 90 minutes, he moved constantly, but never in straight lines. He prowled the stage, walking back and forth to the drum riser, seemingly to watch his own show! Every gesture he made was grandiose, theatrical, entertaining, and completely magnetic. It was tied up with a bow due to Dave’s unpredictable charm, showmanship, and banter. Favorite one-liners from the night were when he told Sean to “Slap that bass as if it owes you $50,” his unapologetic response to kids in the audience after saying a few choice curse words, “Smoke ’em if you got ’em, life is short,” and the first girl he ever wanted to sleep with was Betty Rubble of the Flintstones!
“Dave has never chased vocal perfection live; the show is something far bigger for him and more enthralling. He chases entertainment — always has, always will. What comes out of the speakers is a mix of grit, charisma, and spontaneous lyric changes to fit the town or moment.”
—Robert Cavuoto, David Lee Roth Turns The Stone Pony Summer Stage Into a Van Halen Victory Lap
David Lee Roth Talks To Fans Before Show
The brief video below shows Roth greeting fans from his tour bus. The clip captures the playful personality that fans have come to expect from Diamond Dave. Dave keeps the mood loose as showtime approaches.
Watch the video below. (From Washington, DC on May 15th)
Only a few shows are remaining on this tour:
June 17 – Moorhead, MN – Bluestem Amphitheater
June 20 – Milwaukee, WI – Summerfest
July 4 – Traverse City, MI – National Cherry Festival
July 8 – Calgary, AB – Roundup Music Fest
July 10 – Edmonton, AB – River Cree Casino & Resort
July 13 – Vancouver, BC – Vogue Theatre
July 16 – Jacksonville, OR – Britt Pavilion
July 18 – Fort Hall, ID – Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel
July 21 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Depot
July 23 – Dillon, CO – Dillon Amphitheatre
July 28 – Louisville, KY – Iroquois Amphitheater
July 31 – East Moline, IL – The Rust Belt
August 7 – Sturgis, SD – Buffalo Chip
August 14 – Lincoln, CA – Thunder Valley Casino Resort
September 5 – Laughlin, NV – Edgewater E Center
Get your tickets here. https://davidleeroth.com/tour/
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