Rock legends Blues Traveler and Gin Blossoms have teamed up again for a co-headlining summer tour. The 35-date run set to kick off on Monday, July 6th, at the Amphitheater at Las Colonias Park, making stops in Los Angeles, CA and at New York City’s SummerStage in Central Park, before wrapping up on Saturday, September 19th. In addition, returning from last year’s lineup will be legendary alternative rock band Spin Doctors, commemorating this year the 35th anniversary of their multi-platinum debut, Pocket Full of Kryptonite.
John Popper of Blues Traveler said in a statement: “It’s rare when a package feels so much like home that it carries a spirit which becomes tangible to an audience. That was the case — by all accounts — regarding our summer tour last year with Spin Doctors and Gin Blossoms. We grew up with Spin Doctors as pups in the same litter… ours is a shared origin story. But working with Gin Blossoms was a first. Their music was everywhere when we were coming up, and yet only last summer did we have the opportunity to learn how fun it is playing with them — and to discover how much energy our three bands put out in combination. So, we’ve decided to take this show everywhere we missed last year. We’re excited to bring it to you.” Guitarist Chan Kinchla added: “Back by popular demand! We had such a blast last summer with Gin Blossoms and Spin Doctors and all of you beautiful people that we decided to bring the tour to the half of the country we missed. Can’t wait for another amazing summer!”
Gin Blossoms vocalist Robin Wilson said: “Same tour 2 summers in a row. I’ve never even heard of this happening before. It is a testament to the strength of the lineup. We’re all friends, we’re gonna sell a lot of tickets, and it will be a blast,” with guitarist Jesse Valenzuela adding: “Let’s do it again, part deux! Another summer of great music with our brothers in Blues Traveler and Spin Doctors.” Guitarist Scott Johnson noted, “Blues Traveler and Spin Doctors is the best package we have ever been a part of, something for everyone!”
Spin Doctor frontman Chris Barron also said: “We are absolutely stoked to hit the road this summer with our old pals and 90s cohorts Gin Blossoms and Blues Traveler. It’s gonna be epic. As far as I know, it’s pretty unprecedented for the same tour to go out two summers in a row. I’m glad it’s happening because it’s nice to know that while we were having a ball, the audiences were as well. For sure it’s gonna be the ticket of the summer.” Drummer Aaron Comess added: “We had so much fun last summer on this tour we’re doing it again. Get ready for lots more collaborations, hit songs, and killer jams.”
For tickets, head to Ticketmaster.com. Visit the Blues Traveler website or the Gin Blossoms website for more information.
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