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SANTANA & THE DOOBIE BROTHERS
Team Up for ONENESS Tour
June 10th, 2026 by Stuart Karpel
Two Rock and Roll Hall of Fame musical legends have joined forces for a co-headline tour this summer. Carlos Santana and The Doobie Brothers will travel across North America for the Oneness Tour, giving us a night of Grammy-winning talent.
Carlos Santana has continuously bridged cultures and music genres for decades with his vibrant blend of blues, rock, and jazz, but fans know you can expect a lot more than just a performance – rather, it will be a musical journey.
Since the late-1960s, the legendary guitarist has continued to set the scene for rock music with his combination of iconic riffs paired with his unique Latin-music style. If you are looking to experience mind-blowing melodies, catchy lyricism, or you just want to catch a hypnotic groove, then you’re not going to want to miss this tour.
Fans can expect to hear the unforgettable sound that has defined his career for more than five decades, a communal experience built around euphoric energy and connection. Crowd favorites such as, “Oye Coma Va,” “Evil Ways,” “Guajira,” “Smooth,” “Winning,” “Maria Maria,” and many more chart-topping songs from some of his most infamous albums – “Supernatural,” “Santana III,” and “Abraxas” – are destined to be the soundtrack for the evening.
The upcoming tour celebrates the outstanding musical career of the psychedelic-rock legend who emerged from San Francisco’s 1960s music-scene. But thanks to Santana’s appearance at Woodstock in ‘69 – and the immediate success of the band’s first albums – the household name has consistently remained, producing Billboard-worthy projects for years.
The tour also correlates with Santana’s recent album, “Sentient,” showcasing his willingness to collaborate with other artists while also keeping the authenticity of his expressive, unique guitar-style.
It’s not the first time Santana and The Doobie Brothers have toured together. In 2019, The Doobie Brothers were on board for Santana’s Supernatural Now tour. Obviously the gents get along well!
The Doobie Brothers, of course, are legends on their own. After their jaunt with Santana, they have their own North American Tour, Walk This Road. The band will celebrate the 50th anniversary of their incredible album, “Takin’ It to the Streets.” Their sixth studio album, it was the first to feature the instantly recognizable Michael McDonald on lead vocals and keyboards.
In addition to the title track, it gave us other memorable hits “It Keeps You Runnin’” and “Wheels of Fortune.” The band is releasing a special anniversary edition of the album that includes tracks from original analog masters, which will drop July 10th.
The Doobie Brothers also have new material having released “Walk This Road” just last year. It’s the band’s “first ever studio album featuring principal members Tom Johnston, Patrick Simmons, John McFee and Michael McDonald.”
Hopefully they will give us some of their classics – perhaps “Black Water,” “What a Fool Believes,” “Listen to the Music,” “China Grove,” “Jesus Is Just Alright,” “Minute by Minute,” and “You Belong to Me.”
The Oneness Tour includes stops in Chicago, New York, Toronto, and of course Los Angeles. SoCal has August 11th at North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre in Chula Vista, and August 13th and the iconic Hollywood Bowl.
When the sun sets over the Hollywood Hills, and the stars shine brightly into the summer night, you can expect nothing less than a spiritual exploration with these musical heavyweights. It will be an evening jam-packed with honoring remarkable legacies, as well as the perfect manifestation for timeless live music.
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