Upcoming Slightly Stoopid dates
Dates and live ticket listings appear here as soon as they are on sale. The guide below covers what to know before you buy.
Slightly Stoopid seats: the lawn case
For most Slightly Stoopid shows, the decision is between the lawn and a reserved seat, and the lawn wins more often than it does for other bands. Slightly Stoopid is a reggae-rock group from Ocean Beach in San Diego that tours outdoor amphitheaters each summer with several acts on the bill. The music is loose and groove-based, the crowd dances, and the open grass behind the seats suits that better than a fixed chair.
Buy a reserved seat if you want shelter and a guaranteed spot for a long night, or the pit if you want the horn section in your face. Check each event's map, since some stops are reserved and others are general admission from front to back.
Pit, pavilion or grass at a Slightly Stoopid show
An amphitheater has a covered block of fixed seats near the stage (the pavilion) and an open lawn behind it.
- Pit or front orchestra: the closest look at the band and the busiest part of the crowd. When the pit is general admission (standing, first come, first served), get there during the opening acts.
- Center pavilion: a sure seat under a roof, which helps over a three- or four-band bill. The mix sounds most balanced near the soundboard, the engineers' mixing station.
- Lawn: room to move, a social scene and, for a lot of this band's fans, the main attraction. Venues set their own rules on chairs and blankets, so look them up before you pack.
All-GA outdoor stops: where to plant yourself
Some tour stops sell general admission across the whole site. The area near the stage gets packed and keeps moving. If you want breathing room, set up near the soundboard or out toward the sides, where you still see the stage clearly and the sound holds up. A spot at the edge also makes it easier to step out for food or water during a long set.
Horns, jams and two frontmen trading instruments
Co-founders Miles Doughty and Kyle McDonald split lead vocals and swap between guitar and bass. On tour they add drummer Ryan Moran, saxophonist Daniel "DeLa" Delacruz, trombonist Andy Geib and keyboard player Paul Wolstencroft, which gives the band a much bigger sound than a standard rock lineup. The band calls its style a fusion of folk, rock, reggae and blues mixed with hip-hop, funk, metal and punk. Live, songs open up into jams, reggae grooves and acoustic passages.
The stage is the band's natural home. Its four live releases are Acoustic Roots: Live & Direct (2001), the Winter Tour '05-'06 CD and DVD, Live in San Diego (2006) and Live at Roberto's TRI Studios (2013).
Summer package tours and the bands on the bill
Nearly every summer the band names a tour and brings two or three acts from the reggae, rock and hip-hop worlds through outdoor sheds. Examples from its history:
- 2009, Blazed and Confused Tour: a co-headline run with Snoop Dogg.
- 2014, Summer Sessions Tour: G. Love & Special Sauce and Stephen Marley.
- 2023, Summertime Tour: Sublime with Rome and Atmosphere.
- 2025, Step Into the Sun Summer Tour: Iration and Little Stranger.
Cypress Hill, 311 and Stick Figure have also shared bills with the band over the years. Dates on sale now appear in this page's event list.
When Slightly Stoopid tickets go, and what lingers
- Sign-up presales come early. The band runs a sign-up list for news and presale access, and venue and promoter presales usually precede the public on-sale.
- Home turf is hot. San Diego and other Southern California dates carry hometown demand.
- Summer weekends lead. Friday and Saturday shows tend to sell ahead of weeknights in the same area.
- Lawns hold out. Large amphitheater lawns often still have tickets close to the date, while the pit and front sections go first.
- Shared bills spread demand. Fans of every act on the package buy in, so a strong co-headliner can tighten a date.
Resale prices can come in above or below face value and usually shift as the show nears. Reserved Seat orders include guaranteed entry. Routing and dates come from the band's tour page.
Ocean Beach garage band to Stoopid Records
Doughty and McDonald, childhood friends, started the band in 1994 with drummer Adam Bausch while still in high school. Bradley Nowell of Sublime heard them rehearsing in a garage and signed them to his label, Skunk Records, before they had graduated. They later recorded for Surfdog and now release music on their own label, Stoopid Records.
Studio albums run from a self-titled 1996 debut through The Longest Barrel Ride (1998), Closer to the Sun (2005), Chronchitis (2007), Top of the World (2012), their highest-charting record at No. 13 on the Billboard 200, Meanwhile...Back at the Lab (2015) and Everyday Life, Everyday People (2018).
Frequently asked questions
Is the lawn sold out first at Slightly Stoopid shows?
Usually not. Big amphitheater lawns often have tickets available close to the date, while the pit and front reserved sections tend to sell first.
Can I bring a chair or blanket to the lawn?
It depends on the venue. Each amphitheater sets its own rules on chairs and blankets, so check the venue's current policy before you go.
How did Sublime help Slightly Stoopid get started?
Sublime's Bradley Nowell heard the band practicing in a garage and signed it to his Skunk Records label while the members were still in high school.
Who has toured with Slightly Stoopid?
Snoop Dogg co-headlined in 2009, Sublime with Rome and Atmosphere joined in 2023, and Iration and Little Stranger were on the 2025 bill. Cypress Hill, 311 and Stick Figure have also toured with the band.
Who plays in Slightly Stoopid's touring band?
Miles Doughty and Kyle McDonald lead the band, joined by drummer Ryan Moran, saxophonist Daniel DeLa Delacruz, trombonist Andy Geib and keyboardist Paul Wolstencroft.