Brendan Yates’ Father Delivers Heartfelt Message at Coachella 2026
A Special Introduction at Coachella
Turnstile kicked off their Friday evening set at Coachella with a poignant and unexpected moment. Before the band—comprising Brendan Yates, Franz Lyons, Daniel Fang, Pat McCrory, and Meg Mills—took the stage, a pre-recorded video message from the singer’s father, William Yates, was broadcast to the crowd.
The message arrived just one week after William Yates underwent emergency surgery following a violent physical attack. The incident, which allegedly involved the singer’s former bandmate Brady Ebert, resulted in serious injuries. Ebert is currently being held on charges of second-degree attempted murder, though he has maintained that his actions were taken in self-defense.
A Message of Resilience and Gratitude
In the video, William Yates spoke directly to the audience, offering a message of warmth and appreciation for the band’s supporters. “I’m Bill Yates, I’m the proud father of Brendan. They’re all sons of mine,” he said. “They’ve been practicing in the house for about 13 years now. Just recently they vacated the basement. 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 and enjoy the ride.”
Following the emotional introduction, the band launched immediately into “Never Enough,” the title track from their most recent album. The set continued with high-energy performances, including a guest appearance by Blood Orange for their collaboration “Seein’ Stars.”
Turnstile Coachella 2026 Set List
- 01 Never Enough
- 02 T.L.C. (Turnstile Love Connection)
- 03 Endless
- 04 I Care / Dull
- 05 Don’t Play
- 06 Sole
- 07 Seein’ Stars (with Blood Orange)
- 08 Holiday
- 09 Look Out for Me
- 10 Mystery
- 11 Blackout
- 12 Birds
