Brazilian rock ’n’ roll band BANDA AL9 are bringing their high-energy sound to the United States this November, arriving on the heels of a breakout year that has seen the group reach an international audience and earn the support of one of rock ’n’ roll’s most influential champions, Little Steven Van Zandt.
Their latest album, Hey! Hey! We’re Banda AL9, was released in July 2026 through Little Steven’s Wicked Cool Records, marking a major new chapter for the band. The album brings together newly remixed versions of some of AL9’s most popular songs alongside new material, including “She Can Do It All,” written by Kurt Baker and Wyatt Funderburk, and “Indigo Skye,” a song written especially for the band by Little Steven.
The relationship with Little Steven and Wicked Cool Records has helped introduce BANDA AL9 to a much wider audience, connecting the young Brazilian group with listeners throughout the United States and around the world through the label and LiEle Steven’s Underground Garage. Their music has also caught the attention of another legendary rock ’n’ roll tastemaker: Elton John, who featured the band’s version of The Rubinoos’ “I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend” on his radio show.
But BANDA AL9’s story began long before their arrival on Wicked Cool Records. Formed in Brazil, the band built their following from the ground up, developing a catalog of original songs and a reputation as an exciting live act while steadily expanding their audience beyond their home country. Their combination of youthful energy, memorable songs and an unmistakable enthusiasm for rock ’n’ roll ultimately caught the attention of an international network of artists, producers and music industry veterans.
Now, with Hey! Hey! We’re Banda AL9 serving as their international calling card, the band is ready for their biggest American adventure yet.
In November 2026, BANDA AL9 will return to the United States for a run of performances and appearances, bringing the songs from Hey! Hey! We’re Banda AL9 directly to American audiences. The tour represents another major step forward for a Brazilian band whose story has quickly grown from local beginnings to releases on an internationally recognized label, airplay and support from legendary artists, and an expanding fanbase thousands of miles from home.
With Little Steven and Wicked Cool Records in their corner, a new album out in the world, and their sights firmly set on what comes next, BANDA AL9 are ready to make some noise in America.
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