Guitarist Joel Hoekstra is set to join Stephen Pearcy on the road for the singer’s Undercover 2026 tour, adding another experienced player to a lineup already rooted in classic hard rock and metal.
Pearcy, best known as the voice of Ratt, is currently marking 40 years of Dancing Undercover, the band’s third album released in 1986. The tour leans heavily on that era, with a set packed with recognizable ’80s material.
The current touring lineup includes drummer Blas Elias (Slaughter, Trans-Siberian Orchestra), bassist Matt Thorne (Rough Cutt, Ratt), and guitarist Erik Ferentinos. With Hoekstra stepping in, the band gains a player known for both technical ability and a long list of high-profile gigs.
Joel Hoekstra will make his first appearance with Pearcy on May 9 at the Adventist Health Amphitheatre in Tulare, California.
Based in New York, Hoekstra is currently part of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra and has built a career working across multiple major acts. His résumé includes Whitesnake, Night Ranger, and Cher, along with time spent in the Broadway production Rock Of Ages. He has also filled in with Foreigner and Accept, appeared regularly on the Monsters Of Rock cruise, and contributed to projects like Revolution Saints and Iconic.
Outside of touring, Hoekstra has been involved in a range of collaborations, including online performances with Dino Jelusick, Arnel Pineda, Mike Portnoy, and Billy Sheehan, as well as acoustic shows alongside Brandon Gibbs.
With Dancing Undercover at the center of the setlist and Hoekstra now in the mix, Stephen Pearcy’s 2026 run continues to lean into the legacy of Ratt while bringing in players with deep ties to the genre.
Check for current Dancing Undercover tour dates here.
