Professional skateboarder Mike Vallely isn’t just lacing up his skate shoes - he’s grabbing the mic again.
After parting ways with Black Black, the skateboarding legend is reviving Mike V & The Rats, his longtime punk project known for loud guitars, gnarly lyrics, and the kind of mosh you’d expect from someone who’s never taken the easy route. The band is officially back and hitting the road this summer.
The band will be jumping on the Bats! Kats & Rats Tour alongside The Aquabats and The Koffin Kats, starting in mid-June and rolling through August.
That’s coast-to-coast mayhem with plenty of stops for old fans and new ones to catch up with Vallely in person.
“Hello Friends! I am SO HAPPY to announce the return of my original punk band, @mikevandtherats...” Mike V shared in a post, sounding fired up to get back on stage. He added that after every show, he’ll be sticking around to sign skateboards, lyrics, and hang out face-to-face with fans. So yeah—this isn’t just a gig and go home kind of thing.
The 54-year-old has always been about more than just tricks and tours. He’s someone who puts real effort into staying connected to the scene, whether it’s the skatepark or the stage. And this tour looks like a perfect crossover of both worlds.
Here’s where you can catch Mike V & The Rats live:
JUNE
June 16 – Asheville, NC – The Orange Peel
June 17 – Atlanta, GA – Center Stage
June 19 – Tampa, FL – The Ritz Ybor
June 20 – Orlando, FL – House of Blues
June 21 – St. Augustine, FL – The Amp
June 23 – Louisville, KY – Mercury Ballroom
June 24 – Cleveland, OH – Grog Shop
June 25 – Buffalo, NY – Town Ballroom
June 26 – Philadelphia, PA – Brooklyn Bowl
June 27 – Asbury Park, NJ – Asbury Lanes
June 28 – Boston, MA – Big Night Live
JULY
July 25 – San Diego, CA – Observatory North Park
July 28 – Tempe, AZ – Marquee Theatre
July 29 – Albuquerque, NM – Sunshine Theater
July 30 – Oklahoma City, OK – Tower Theatre
AUGUST
August 1 – Dallas, TX – Echo Lounge
August 2 – Austin, TX – Radio East
August 4 – Nashville, TN – Brooklyn Bowl
August 5 – Indianapolis, IN – Deluxe at Old National Centre
August 6 – St. Louis, MO – The Pageant
August 7 – Chicago, IL – House of Blues
August 8 – Minneapolis, MN – Uptown Theater
August 9 – Kansas City, MO – Madrid Theatre
If you've ever watched Mike V skate or heard his vocals tear through a set, you know this isn’t about polish or perfection - it’s about presence. He's been through a lot - on the board, in life, and behind the mic and somehow still finds ways to connect with people, especially through music.
Tickets drop Friday, April 11 at 10 a.m., so don’t sleep on it!