David Lee Roth Joins Teddy Swims for ‘Jump’ at Stagecoach

Teddy Swims continued his impressive run of festival appearances, following up back-to-back performances at Coachella with a high-energy set at Stagecoach on Saturday. The singer once again surprised the desert crowd by bringing out rock legend David Lee Roth for a collaborative performance of the Van Halen anthem “Jump.”

The performance served as a highlight of the weekend, with fans in the crowd—many sporting dusty cowboy hats—fist-pumping and singing along to the iconic track. This appearance marked the third time in as many weeks that the duo has teamed up to deliver the song, cementing a unique musical partnership that bridges generations and genres.

Earlier in his set, Swims performed his recent single “Mr. Know It All” and “Some Things I’ll Never Know” from his debut studio album, I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 1). His recent festival circuit has been defined by these high-profile collaborations; during his Coachella sets, he was joined by Joe Jonas for “When You Look Me in the Eyes” and Vanessa Carlton for her classic hit “A Thousand Miles.”

Speaking with Rolling Stone immediately following the Stagecoach performance, David Lee Roth described the collaboration as a “45 [miles per hour] summer ride up to Stagecoach.” Reflecting on the enduring nature of his work, Roth noted, “Classic Van Halen is probably 30 percent cowboy hat and boot.”

When asked why “Jump” remains his go-to choice for these festival appearances, Roth emphasized its universal, physical, and emotional resonance. “It’s a song about ascending, taking a shot, testing the deep end,” he explained. “It’s about leading with your forehead, and I’ve been places with mine you wouldn’t go with a pistol — which is cowboy humor.”

Roth, who has spoken warmly of his time performing with Swims, characterized their creative chemistry as a “wabi-sabi disposition,” a Japanese philosophy he interpreted as “that which is perfect because it’s a little fucked up, like my voice.” As Stagecoach continues to diversify its lineup with rock-centric acts and genre-defying artists, Roth offered a broader perspective on the evolution of the industry. “Culture is a verb. It’s not a thing. Culture is something you do, and it changes constantly,” he said. “Don’t just learn to do the waltz. Learn the Cha Cha and learn to enjoy it. And that’s in my classic songbook. It’s everything from West Side Story to Ricky Ricardo.”