John Oates Hits the Road in 2026 for Brief Tour

The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer will play seven shows across North America, including stops in Atlantic City and Uncasville

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

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At 77-years-young, John Oates is as active as ever, having released two albums in the past three years and regularly performing at venues all over North America. Starting in early March, he'll hit the road for a brief seven-concert run that includes stops at Atlantic City's Borgata Casino Music Box and Uncasville, CT's Mohegan Sun Cabaret.

Why it matters

Oates, one half of the legendary duo Hall & Oates, continues to tour and release new music, proving that classic rock icons can still captivate audiences decades after their heyday. His upcoming shows will give fans a chance to hear both his solo work and beloved Hall & Oates hits performed live.

The details

Oates' 'Good Road Band' features a full rhythm section of two guitars, bass, drums, and keyboards, made up of both longtime collaborators and new Nashville-based musicians. The setlists will include songs from Oates' recent solo albums 'Reunion' and 'Oates,' as well as classic Hall & Oates tracks like 'Out of Touch,' 'Maneater,' and 'She's Gone.'

  • Oates will kick off his 2026 tour in early March.
  • He'll perform at the Borgata Casino Music Box in Atlantic City on Friday, March 13.
  • Oates will then play the Mohegan Sun Cabaret in Uncasville, CT on Sunday, March 15.

The players

John Oates

A Rock and Roll Hall of Fame vocalist and one half of the legendary duo Hall & Oates.

John Michelle

A talented New York drummer who has been playing with Oates for 30 years.

Kevin McKendry

An amazing keyboard player from Nashville who is an old friend of Oates'.

Seth Cook

A lead guitarist who previously played with country artist Mickey Guyton.

Marc Rogers

Oates' musical director and bass player, also a former Guyton collaborator.

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What they’re saying

“My Good Road Band is amazing and we play real music. There's no samples, there's no Auto-Tune, there's no ProTools. It's just guys playing and singing. We're waving the flag for the old school.”

— John Oates (New York Post)

“I don't think I've ever played a show whether with Daryl or solo where I haven't played 'She's Gone.' I feel like I have to play that song but I love having to have to play that song if you know what I mean.”

— John Oates (New York Post)

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