#OFITG … Riki Rachtman announces ‘One Foot In The Gutter’ Spoken Word tour dates for 2026 with shows in Ohio, Illinois, Wisconsin & Michigan

“There is nothing in my entire career that I am more proud of than #ofitg.”
— Riki Rachtman on his ‘One Foot In The Gutter‘ spoken word tour dates

LIVE ON STAGE, U.S.A. — Riki Rachtman is hitting the road in 2026 for another run of his popular ‘One Foot In The Gutter’ spoken word shows.

Rachtman made his name with his world-famous Hollywood based rock club Cathouse in the 80’s and followed that up with a stint hosting MTV‘s Headbanger’s Ball in the early 90’s.

Now, nearly 40 years later, the Los Angeles California native is hitting the road once again to tell the stories, and share some of his behind the scenes history with fans and followers.

Rachtman first launched his idea back in 2022 and while he at first admitted he was scared to death – in the end – he was pleasantly surprised as to how well he was received on the tour circuit.

Rachtman took to his social media when announcing the 2026 shows and stated the following: “I am really happy to tell you that my spoken word show #OneFootINTheGutter will be hitting the road in 2026.”

“There is nothing in my entire career that I am more proud of than #ofitg” added Rachtman.

In addition to doing shows across the U.S.A., Rachtman also took his show Down Under and performed in Australia in 2023.

Rachtman on his first ever spoken word show in September of 2022: “I remember leaving the stage and thinking this was the most enjoyable thing I’ve ever done in my life!”

Now for 2026, Rachtman‘s first run of dates will see him hitting stages in Ohio, Illinois, Wisconsin and Michigan with more dates to be announced.

All of the dates are Rachtman‘s ‘One Foot In The Gutter‘ spoken word dates except for the stop in Green Bay Wisconsin on Friday March 6th 2026.

The event in Green Bay is a unique event that will see the venue hosting a showing of ‘The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years‘.

Fans will watch the movie with co-hosts Rachtman and Stevie Rachelle (Tuff), there will be a Q&A with the hosts, and some live music as well.

Make sure to go check out Riki on the road, and tell him Metal Sludge sent ya!

Riki Rachtman‘s ‘One Foot In The Gutter‘ spoken word tour dates 2026…

Feb. 27th 2026 @ “Blue Note” Harrison, Ohio
Mar. 1st 2026 @ “Rockhaus” West Dundee, Illinois
Mar. 4th 2026 @ “Shank Hall” Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Mar. 5th 2026 @ “Yellow & Co” Mahomet, Illinois
Mar. 6th 2026 @ “EPIC Event Center” Green Bay, Wisconsin
Mar. 7th 2026 @ “Castle Theater” Bloomington, Illinois
Mar. 8th 2026 @ “District 142” Wyandott, Michigan