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Blues Traveler and Gin Blossoms to Play Tour with Spin Doctors

Published by New Jersey Stage

originally published: 02/03/2025

(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Multi-platinum rock legends Blues Traveler and Gin Blossoms have joined forces for an electrifying co-headlining summer tour. Currently headlining The 90s Cruise at sea, the bands behind iconic hits like "Run-Around" and "Hey Jealousy" have announced a 30-date tour set to kick off on Friday, July 4 at Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Locally, the tour comes to Ocean Casino Resort's Ovation Hall on Saturday, July 19, 2025.

Blues Traveler — currently celebrating 30 years since the release of their GRAMMY® Award-winning breakthrough hit “Run-Around” — and Gin Blossoms will be joined on the tour by legendary alternative rock band Spin Doctors, best known for their chart-topping and GRAMMY®-nominated hit “Two Princes.”

Ticket on-sales begin Friday, February 7 at 10:00am local time, with the exception of a few dates. Visit the Blues Traveler website or the Gin Blossoms website for more information and to purchase tickets.

35 years ago, the four original members of Blues Traveler—John Popper, Chandler Kinchla, Brendan Hill, and the late Bobby Sheehan—gathered in their drummer’s parents’ basement in Princeton, NJ to jam. From these high school sessions emerged a band that would go on to release a total of 14 studio albums, four of which have gone gold, three platinum, and one six-times platinum- selling more than 10 million combined units worldwide.

Over an illustrious career, Blues Traveler has played over 2,000 live shows in front of more than 30 million people, and, in “Run-Around,” had the longest-charting radio single in Billboard history, which earned them a GRAMMY® for “Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals.” In 2021 Blues Traveler released the GRAMMY®-nominated Traveler’s Blues (Round Hill Records), a collection of reimagined and recharged classics from the American blues songbook, and the group’s first official blues album. The second release in this series, 2023’s Traveler’s Soul, takes a similar approach- consisting of cover songs from a specific genre, this time classic R&B and Soul.




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John Popper of Blues Traveler shares, “Getting to play with dear old friends like Gin Blossoms and the Spin Doctors is one of the great benefits of a touring career that spans almost four decades now. These are exceptional players and performers, and they push us to play even harder. Everybody digs in and makes each other better. We are looking forward to a great year of music!”

“We can’t wait to rock this summer with our old friends Gin Blossoms and Spin Doctors,” Chan Kinchla of Blues Traveler adds. “It’s gonna be a great run, lots of hits, lots of jammin’ and I’m sure plenty of cross pollinating. We are looking forward to seeing everyone all around the country this summer!”

Gin Blossoms is an American alternative rock band formed in 1987 in Tempe, Arizona. The band rose to prominence following the 1992 release of their first major label debut album, New Miserable Experience, and the first single released from that album, “Hey Jealousy” became a Top 25 hit and went gold. New Miserable Experience eventually went quadruple platinum and three other charting singles were released from the album including “Allison Road” and “Until I Fall Away.” The band's follow-up album, Congratulations I’m Sorry (1996), went platinum including the GRAMMY®-nominated “As Long as It Matters” and the Top 10 single “Follow You Down.” Gin Blossoms continue to tour every year and in recent years have shared the stage with Collective Soul, Barenaked Ladies and Hootie & The Blowfish.

Robin Wilson of Gin Blossoms says, “We have a long and colorful history with Spin Doctors, and have crossed paths with Blues Traveler many times. A lot of people have great memories with these three bands. It will be a really fun summer.”

“Hitting the road with our friends Blues Traveler is going to be an absolute blast,” Jesse Valenzuela of Gin Blossoms continues. “These shows will be packed with great songs, good vibes, and the kind of summer nights you never forget.” Gin Blossoms’ Scott Johnson adds, “There’s nothing like the energy of a summer tour — great crowds, killer music, and the open road ahead.” We’re beyond excited to hit the stage with Blues Traveler.”

Best known for their multi-platinum album Pocket Full of Kryptonite, which sold 10 million albums worldwide and featured hits like the GRAMMY®-nominated “Two Princes” and “Little Miss Can’t Be Wrong,” the Spin Doctors are a defining band of the ‘90s alt-rock scene. With their infectious hooks, bluesy grooves, and high-energy live shows, the band continues to captivate audiences worldwide. Led by original members Chris Barron (vocals), Eric Schenkman (guitar), Jack Daley (bass), and Aaron Comess (drums), Spin Doctors remain a force in rock music, blending funk, blues, and pop into their unmistakable sound. The band will release their first album in 12 years Face Full of Cake on April 11 via Capitol Records.

Spin Doctors’ guitarist Eric Schenkman shares, “We are absolutely stoked to hit the road this summer with our old pals and 90’s cohorts Gin Blossoms and Blues Traveler. It’s gonna be epic.”

Friday, July 4    Morrison, CO    Red Rocks Amphitheatre*

Sunday, July 6    Omaha, NE    The Astro Amphitheater

Monday, July 7    Cedar Rapids, IA    McGrath Amphitheatre

Friday, July 11    Rochester, MI    Meadow Brook Amphitheatre

Saturday, July 12    Huber Heights, OH    Rose Music Center

Sunday, July 13    Creighton, PA    Iron City Stage

Thursday, July 17    Hyannis, MA    Cape Cod Melody Tent^

Friday, July 18    Wallingford, CT    Toyota Oakdale Theatre

Saturday, July 19    Atlantic City, NJ    Ocean Casino Resort - Ovation Hall

Monday, July 21    Harrington, DE    Delaware State Fair

Saturday, July 26    Highland Park, IL    Ravinia Festival

Sunday, July 27    Green Bay, WI    Capital Credit Union Park

Thursday, August 7    Chesterfield, MO    Chesterfield Amphitheater

Friday, August 8    Sedalia, MO    Missouri State Fair

Saturday, August 9    El Reno, OK    Lucky Star Amphitheater

Thursday, August 14    Las Vegas, NV    Red Rock Casino

Friday, August 15    Costa Mesa, CA    The Pacific Amphitheatre

Saturday, August 16    San Diego, CA    Gallagher Square at Petco Park

Tuesday, August 19    Saratoga, CA    The Mountain Winery

Thursday, August 21    Ridgefield, WA    ilani Cowlitz Ballroom

Friday, August 22    Seattle, WA    TBD

Saturday, August 23    Airway Heights, WA    BECU Live at Northern Quest

Tuesday, August 26    Nampa, ID    Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater

Thursday, August 28    Park City, UT    Concerts in the Slopes at Canyons Village^

Saturday, August 30    Scottsdale, AZ    Talking Stick Resort

Thursday, September 4    Andover, KS    Capitol Federal Amphitheater

Friday, September 5    Thackerville, OK    WinStar World Casino

Saturday, September 6    New Braunfels, TX    Whitewater Amphitheater

Friday, September 12    Albertville, AL    Sand Mountain Amphitheater

Saturday, September 13    Atlanta, GA    TBD

Sunday, September 14    Louisville, KY    Bourbon & Beyond Festival


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