Red Rocks Kickoff: Blues Traveler & Gin Blossoms Launch Coast-to-Coast Tour This Friday (July 4)
MULTI-PLATINUM ROCK BANDS
BLUES TRAVELER AND GIN BLOSSOMS
KICK OFF CO-HEADLINING SUMMER TOUR
THIS FRIDAY (JULY 4) AT RED ROCKS AMPHITHEATRE
WITH SPECIAL GUEST SPIN DOCTORS
NASHVILLE, TN (July 1, 2025) — Multi-platinum rock legends Blues Traveler and Gin Blossoms are hitting the road together for a coast-to-coast co-headlining tour. Known for defining ‘90s alt-rock with hits like “Run-Around” and “Hey Jealousy,” the two bands will launch their 30+ date U.S. run this Friday, July 4, at the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheatre. The trek will roll through amphitheaters and theaters across the country before wrapping up at Bourbon & Beyond Festival on Sunday, September 14.
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.”
VISIT THE BLUES TRAVELER WEBSITE OR THE GIN BLOSSOMS WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO PURCHASE TICKETS.
On May 28, Blues Traveler and Gin Blossoms lit up Jimmy Kimmel Live! with a surprise mashup of their iconic hits “Run-Around” and “Hey Jealousy.” The unexpected performance on ABC delivered a high-voltage taste of the energy and nostalgia fans can expect from their upcoming tour.
WATCH THE JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE! PERFORMANCE HERE:
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.”
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!”
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About Blues Traveler:
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.
Above: Blues Traveler
L-R: Tad Kinchla, Ben Wilson, John Popper, Chan Kinchla, Brendan Hill
Credit: Graham Fielder
About Gin Blossoms:
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.
Above: Gin Blossoms
L-R: Scott Johnson, Scott Hessel, Robin Wilson, Bill Leen, Jesse Valenzuela
Credit: David “Doc” Abbott / @davidabbottphoto
About Spin Doctors:
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 released their first album in 12 years Face Full of Cake on April 11 via Capitol Records.
Above: Spin Doctors
L-R: Eric Schenkman, Chris Barron, Aaron Comess, Jack Daley
Credit: Jesse Dittmar
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