Journey guitarist Neal Schon has confirmed that he will appear on the season 28 finale of NBC’s singing competition The Voice, airing Tuesday, December 16 at 9 p.m. ET.
Schon shared the news on Sunday, December 14, via social media, explaining that he will perform alongside “members of the current Journey touring band” as part of the group’s efforts to promote Journey’s upcoming tour. He later clarified which musicians would be joining him onstage, noting that drummer and vocalist Deen Castronovo, keyboardist and vocalist Jason Derlatka, and bassist Todd Jensen will be part of the performance. Schon also explained that keyboardist Jonathan Cain and lead singer Arnel Pineda were unable to participate.
In his post, Schon addressed why he accepted this appearance after a period away from public performances: “There were many other great TV opportunities that I had to turn down. I want to work and promote after being off for close to a year”.
According to People, Schon and the participating members of Journey will perform a medley of some of the band’s best-known songs, including “Lights,” “Lovin’, Touchin’, Squeezin’,” and “Don’t Stop Believin’.”
The performance will also feature appearances from The Voice coaches Michael Bublé, Snoop Dogg, and Reba McEntire, along with several fan-favorite artists from season 28.
This televised appearance follows the recent announcement of Journey’s large-scale Final Frontier Tour, scheduled to run across North America in 2026. In November, Schon, now 71, referred to the tour as a meaningful farewell to longtime supporters.
“We’re pulling out all the stops with a brand-new production — the hits, the deep cuts, the energy, the spectacle. It’s a full-circle celebration of the music that’s brought us all together, he said in a statement. As its founding member, I carry the Journey torch to this day, wherever I go. The sentiment and spirit of the band will always remain.
While this marks a farewell to one powerful chapter of the Journey we’ve shared, I want everyone to know I’m not done. Music is still burning strong inside me, and there are new creative horizons ahead. This tour is both a thank you and the beginning of what’s next”, concluded his statement.
The Final Frontier Tour lineup will include founding guitarist Schon, keyboardist and backing vocalist Jonathan Cain, lead vocalist Arnel Pineda, keyboardist and vocalist Jason Derlatka, drummer and vocalist Deen Castronovo, and bassist Todd Jensen.
