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

Teddy Swims continued his impressive run of festival appearances, following back-to-back sets at Coachella with a powerful performance at Stagecoach on Saturday. The singer once again surprised the crowd by bringing out rock icon David Lee Roth to share the stage.

After delivering a set that included 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), Swims welcomed the former Van Halen frontman to the stage for a collaborative rendition of the band’s signature anthem, “Jump.” Much like their previous appearances at Coachella, the moment served as a highlight of the festival, with the audience enthusiastically singing along while embracing the desert atmosphere.

During his earlier Coachella performances, Swims had also showcased his versatility by inviting Joe Jonas to perform the Jonas Brothers’ ballad “When You Look Me in the Eyes” and welcoming Vanessa Carlton for a rendition of her iconic hit “A Thousand Miles.”

Following the Stagecoach set, David Lee Roth reflected on the collaboration, describing the experience as a “45 [miles per hour] summer ride up to Stagecoach.” He noted that the spirit of the performance felt right, adding, “Classic Van Halen is probably 30 percent cowboy hat and boot.”

When asked why “Jump” remained his song of choice for two consecutive festivals, 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 expressed clear admiration for Teddy Swims, noted that the two artists share a “wabi-sabi disposition,” a Japanese philosophy he defined as “that which is perfect because it’s a little fucked up, like my voice.” As Stagecoach continues to broaden its musical scope by featuring rock-centric acts like Counting Crows and Third Eye Blind alongside genre-defying artists, Roth offered his perspective on the evolution of rock & roll.

“Culture is a verb. It’s not a thing. Culture is something you do, and it changes constantly,” Roth 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.”