More than a decade after stepping away from the spotlight, The Cab made their long-awaited return to Los Angeles on June 1 with a sold-out show at The Fonda Theatre in Hollywood. Fans packed the historic venue eager to hear their favorite songs that had become staples of late-2000s playlists — as well as some from their new album, too. The tour itself was appropriately named “Back From The Dead,” a nod to a track title from their latest record, Chasing Crowns.
For longtime fans who grew up with the band’s infectious blend of pop rock, alternative, and pop punk, this comeback wasn’t one to be taken lightly — this was the chance to relive an era that had since cycled through. Though the band hadn’t headlined a tour in years, you wouldn’t have known it by the way the crowd filled up early on in the night. The Fonda’s lobby felt like a late-stage MySpace reunion, with many people bumping into old friends and introducing friend groups to each other.
The Cab finally took the stage to deafening cheers. From the opening moments, it was obvious the excitement had been building long before the lights went down. Each member walked onstage to a roar from the crowd… before frontman Alexander DeLeon had even finished the opening lines, the audience had already taken over, shouting lyrics in unison. Nearly every song became a singalong — not a single word forgotten after all of these years. Every lyric seemed to come from hundreds of voices at once, creating the kind of atmosphere that only happens when fans have spent years waiting for another chance to experience these songs together.
The band’s set balanced nostalgia with newer material without ever feeling divided between the past and present. New material like “Locked and Loaded,” “Back From The Dead,” “ih8yourgutz” and “Sweet Kerosene” had us soaring with excitement seeing these songs live for the first time. Our ears were blessed by a lovely Y2K mashup of Backstreet Boys, Britney Spears and NSYNC hits about halfway through the set. As the show powered on, The Cab revisited some of their older songs, but not before their unforgettable closer, “Angel with a Shotgun.” Immediately, the room was transported back to a time that once felt like it had slipped away.
What made the night most memorable wasn’t just the setlist — it was their chemistry. After years apart, everyone on stage looked genuinely happy to be together, feeding off one another as the crowd saturated them with an enthusiastic reception. Frontman Alexander DeLeon sounded confident throughout the evening as he moved around the stage to ensure all corners of the room felt acknowledged. Hair was whipping, guitars were swinging, mic stands were flying — all with confident stage presence in full force. Instrumentally, the guys remained as on point as ever, not missing a beat (literally). Their energy was well beyond some of the other bands from their time who’ve recently started to perform again — truly, these guysstill got it!
For many fans, this show represented something beyond “just another show.” It was the soundtrack of their high school life: first relationships, late-night drives, and countless memories finally returning to the stage after years of uncertainty. The Cab’s big return has come at just the right moment — considering we’ve had our eyes on them since last fall’s When We Were Young Festival in Vegas. For a band that spent years away from the stage, The Cab has walked right back onto it as if it was only yesterday.
GALLERY: The Cab at The Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles, California (June 1, 2026)
