The Doobie Brothers are not “Takin’ It to the Streets” in 2027.
Michael McDonald and co. just announced a nine-concert residency at Las Vegas’ 3,800-seat Fontainebleau.
Their shows — the group’s first at the Fontainebleau — are slated to take place in February, March, August and September.
“Black water, desert nights,” the group shared via Instagram, referencing their iconic 1974 song.
Prior to this multi-month stint, the Rock Hall of Famers last put on a Sin City residency in May 2022.
At those concerts, the group often performed 23 songs per show, according to Set List FM. Just a few of the most notable tracks that often made their way to the stage include fan favorites “Listen to the Music,” “Long Train Runnin’,” “It Keeps You Runnin’” and, of course, “Black Water” and “Takin’ It to the Streets.”
More recently, they toured with Santana (whose ongoing Vegas residency at The House of Blue runs from November ’26 through May ’27) on their Oneness Tour.
“[They] came out of the gate with a bang, with an energy that did not let up throughout their hour-and-a-half set, as they put on a tight, well-rehearsed show, with spot on harmonies and expert musicianship,” Americana Highways raved in a review of a July 2026 show in Saratoga Springs.
“It was a pleasure to see and hear the regal Michael McDonald, who can still sing with that wonderfully soulful voice of his. Founding members Pat Simmons (with his ever-present pleasant, congenial disposition) and Tom Johnston (the rugged mustached rocker) sounded great vocally and both played some dynamic guitar solos during the night.”
Now we can’t wait to “Listen To The Music.”
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When are The Doobie Brothers Las Vegas residency shows?
A complete calendar including all 2027 Fontainebleau concert dates, start times and links to buy tickets are listed below.
| Doobie Brothers Fontainebleau concert dates |
|---|
| Friday, Feb. 26, 2027 8 p.m. |
| Saturday, Feb. 27, 2027 8 p.m. |
| Friday, March 5, 2027 8 p.m. |
| Saturday, March 6, 2027 8 p.m. |
| Friday, Aug. 27, 2027 8 p.m. |
| Saturday, Aug. 28, 2027 8 p.m. |
| Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2027 8 p.m. |
| Friday, Sept. 3, 2027 8 p.m. |
| Saturday, Sept. 4, 2027 8 p.m. |
Editor’s Note: Before the Vegas residency, The Doobie Brothers have a concert at Clearwater, FL’s Ruth Eckerd Hall on Monday, Jan. 11, 2027.
What songs do The Doobie Brothers perform live?
When you have as many beloved hits as The Doobie Brothers — personally, we can’t get enough of the upbeat 1974 classic “Black Water” — constructing a set list ain’t easy.
However, it appears the band has settled on one they like quite a bit that pays homage to their impressive back catalog.
Take a look below to see what the band played at a December 2025 show of theirs, based on our findings at Set List FM.
01.) “Take Me in Your Arms (Rock Me a Little While)” (Eddie Holland cover)
02.) “Rockin’ Down the Highway”
03.) “Dependin’ on You”
04.) “Here to Love You”
05.) “Walk This Road”
06.) “It Keeps You Runnin’”
07.) “Call Me”
08.) “Minute by Minute”
09.) “Learn to Let Go”
10.) “Angels & Mercy”
11.) “Without You”
12.) “Jesus Is Just Alright” (The Art Reynolds Singers cover)
13.) “What a Fool Believes” (Kenny Loggins cover)
14.) “Long Train Runnin’”
15.) “China Grove”
Encore
16.) “Black Water”
17.) “Amazing Grace” (John Newton cover)
18.) “Takin’ It to the Streets”
19.) “Listen to the Music”
The above set list comes courtesy of Set List FM as noted above; their site features an archive of all Doobie Brothers concerts dating all the way back to a February 1971 gig at Saint Francis High School in Mountain View, CA.
Doobie Brothers new music
“Walk This Road,” The Doobie Brothers’ 16th studio album hit shelves on June 6, 2025.
Things kick off with the boisterous title track “Walk This Road” featuring Mavis Staples that serves as an excellent platform for McDonald to dust off his trademark soaring vocals. It’s a feel-good duet that sets the tone for what will likely be an upbeat album perfect for cookouts and road trips.
After that, The Doobies deliver the fiddle-heavy bop “Angels & Mercy” that straddles the line between rock, bluegrass and country. Somehow, the tune works even if the song is quite a departure from their ’70s sound.
The mellow “Call Me” also bucks the group’s aesthetic for something entirely different. In fact, in an alternate world, we believe this one would have been a huge ’90s radio hit. The friendly jam sounds more Third Eye Blind/Barenaked Ladies/Goo Goo Dolls than Doobie Brothers and there’s nothing wrong with that.
Other highlights here include the mellow yet bluesy “Learn To Let Go,” endlessly catchy “Here To Stay,” and jaunty, Dr. John-esque epic “The Kind That Lasts.” On the whole, “Walk This Road” appears to be The Doobie Brothers’ attempt to dabble in a number of aesthetics they haven’t taken out for a test ride yet.
Finally, “Walk This Road” closes with the Doobies bringing in Mick Fleetwood, Jake Shimabukuro and Henry Kapono for the trippy, tropical “Lahaina.” There’s a hint of melancholy and longing here from the band, which is a welcome change of pace from their oft-sunny tunes.
To hear for yourself, you can listen to “Walk This Road” here.
Classic rockers on tour in 2026
Quite a few iconic acts that have been kicking for over half a century are still shredding deep into the 2020s.
Here are just five of our favorites from way back when that you won’t want to miss live.
• Sting
Plus, don’t forget The Eagles have concerts at Las Vegas’ visually spectacular Sphere from November 2026 through January ’27.
This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change.
