Doobie Brothers to Rock Jones Beach Theater on Sunday August 10th as Part of 2025 Tour
WANTAGH, NY – The Doobie Brothers are set to take the stage at Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater this Sunday, August 10, as part of their 2025 “Walk This Road” tour. The performance marks one of the early stops on the group’s nationwide summer run and includes support from Jimmy Buffett’s longtime Coral Reefer Band.
The classic rock band – featuring original members Michael McDonald, Tom Johnston, Patrick Simmons, and John McFee – returns to Long Island following the release of Walk This Road, their first album of original material in more than four decades. The concert is expected to draw a packed crowd to the waterfront amphitheater in Wantagh, where the Doobie Brothers will blend new songs with timeless hits like “Listen to the Music,” “China Grove,” and “What a Fool Believes.”
The Coral Reefer Band will open the evening, continuing their national appearances following the death of Jimmy Buffett in 2023. Their presence on the tour adds a tropical rock flair to an already nostalgic lineup, giving fans a reason to arrive early.
The Doobie Brothers – What a Fool Believes (Official Audio)
China Grove The Doobie Brothers
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Event & Tour Snapshot
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date/Time | Sunday, August 10, 2025 — gates open around 7 p.m. |
| Venue | Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater, Wantagh, NY |
| Album Release | Walk This Road — released June 6, 2025; first full original album with McDonald in over 40 years |
| Tour Context | North American summer run began in Detroit (Aug 4); includes stops in NJ, VA, MA, NY, OH, and Toronto |
| Lineup | Founding members McDonald, Johnston, Simmons, McFee + supporting touring band |
| Opening Act | The Coral Reefer Band honoring Jimmy Buffett’s legacy |
A Reunion Decades in the Making
The tour supports Walk This Road, released June 6, 2025, and marks the first time in over 40 years that the Doobie Brothers have recorded a full-length album with Michael McDonald. The group officially reunited its classic lineup for this tour, which launched August 4 in Detroit and includes stops in major cities including Boston, Chicago, and Toronto.
The album features collaborations with artists like Mavis Staples and includes tracks such as “Call Me,” “Learn to Let Go,” and the title song “Walk This Road,” all of which are expected to make the setlist at Jones Beach.
Classic Hits and Fresh Material
The band’s live performances continue to celebrate their legacy, offering fans a mix of old favorites alongside new material. Their signature blend of rock, soul, and folk – delivered with vocal harmonies and tight instrumentation – remains a staple of the band’s enduring appeal.
Jones Beach Theater, one of Long Island’s most iconic summer venues, offers a unique waterfront concert experience. With the Doobie Brothers’ decades of chart-topping success and a resurgence fueled by new material, the August 10 show is poised to be one of the season’s standout live music events.
