Turnstile's First 2026 'Coachella' Set Featured An Introduction From Brendan Yates' Father & A Tribute To Bo Lueders

Melodic hardcore stars Turnstile took to the stage for the first of two ‘Coachella‘ sets this month in Indio Valley, CA tonight, April 10th. That set marked the band’s first performance since a March 29th incident which saw their ex-guitarist Brady Ebert arrested for allegedly intentionally running over William Yates — the 79-year-old father of Turnstile vocalist Brendan Yates. William suffered a broken leg in the incident, with the police report mentioning a bone was left exposed and surgery was required.

Ebert remains in custody over the matter, facing charges of attempted second-degree murder and first-degree assault. Ebert has since claimed he acted in self-defense, disputing the police’s accounting of the violent incident.

In a pre-taped message tonight, William introduced his son’s band to the ‘Coachella‘ audience, offering [transcribed by theprp.com]:

“I’m Bill Yates, I’m the proud father of Brendan. They’re all sons of mine. They’ve been practicing in the house for about 13 years now, just recently they grew too big for the basement. And finally now, after a dozen years, practically, they’re at a point where the larger the venue the better, because they just enjoy the energy. To all the fans out there, we love you and Turnstile loves you, enjoy the ride.”

Turnstile‘s 12-song set also featured a nod to late Harm’s Way/HardLore podcast Bo Lueders, with a heart around the name Bo being taped on one of their amps onstage. Lueders passed away on April 02nd.

Turnstile‘s setlist tonight ran as follows:

“NEVER ENOUGH“
“T.L.C. (TURNSTILE LOVE CONNECTION)“
“ENDLESS“
“I CARE / DULL“
“DON’T PLAY“
“SOLE“
“SEEIN’ STARS” (feat. Blood Orange)
“HOLIDAY“
“LOOK OUT FOR ME“
“MYSTERY“
“BLACKOUT“
“BIRDS“