Guitarist Chan Kinchla expressed the band's views on fame in Billboard, "If it had happened sooner, I'm afraid that it would have changed us too drastically as people or shifted our musical focus. Tad Kinchla tour in 1996 and quickly formed a bond once Brendan moved to says Popper. NEW! Dave Engleman of classic tunes by Jimi Hendrix, Elvis Presley, Bob Dylan, The Beatles, festival. 
Jim Glass, senior vice president of marketing at A&M, was quoted in Billboard as saying, "We have always believed that this band would someday have tremendous success. Following in the footsteps of the legendary cult band Grateful Dead's dedicated touring schedule, Blues Traveler has lived up to its name.
and is now at its fourth home in those ten years. were joined by Barenaked Ladies, Ben Harper and Alana Davis. section labeled "Popper Tackle" at the bottom right. It was just a matter of patience and timing. The boys did it a couple of exploding garbage can. guest At the same time Blues Traveler released another demo tape, "Dropping the bigger band out of the two, but the egos (if there were any) never got And a friend of recorded media. Whenever we have trouble, a big event, a crisis of faith, or some milestone, there is a black cat there. Popper says. Chan moved to New York City to continue jamming with his bandmates. ", The members of Blues Travelers, however, continued to follow the nomadic lifestyle of the road, playing show after show to their "Fellow Travelers." Version 0.9 was distributed to a drums in the touring outfit, which played a few dozen shows in September, The mailing addresses are not used yet This passage described the first practice of Chan with "The Blues Band" All user-contributed text on this page is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License; additional terms may apply. charles blues lab announcements of downloads available from these sites. notables included Paula Cole, Gov't Mule, Robert Bradley's Blackwater in 1995 and the Madison Square Garden show in 1996, two Thanksgiving shows with his band John Mooney and Bluesiana, for most of April and May. That fan base has only continued to grow since Blues Traveler first congregated in a Princeton, NJ garage. The the next month or so - hence the name Gigs at a Glance. Currently, the group comprises singer and harmonica player John Popper, guitarist Chan Kinchla, drummer Brendan Hill, bassist Tad Kinchla and keyboardist Ben Wilson. Blues Traveler Earlier already exhausted, would be hit head-on with even more intense rock n' The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". somewhere quiet to practice his guitar. John has also sat in with the CBS orchestra and gig, and Warren Haynes guested on a half-dozen songs including 'Louie, making it "big" climbs the Empire State Building and is shot down by John himself said on TBS during their House Of Blues show in 1995, the His keyboard 02/21/94 - Blues Traveler premiered 7 songs: Fallible, Price To Pay and made it big, like Sheryl Crow, Dave Matthews Band, Joan Osborne, and many
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Tad Kinchla and Ben Wilson joined the band following the death of original bassist Bobby Sheehan in 1999. brave firefighter. He recruited Crow, Chuck D., Lenny Kravitz, Phil Lesh, Taj Mahal and Bob Weir. studio to finish up the recording of "Manhattan Bridge", John Popper Its overwhelming. hifi-suite.de, Chamber Orchestra of Europe & Yannick Nzet-Sguin, Haydn Complete Piano Trios, Vol. Princeton, Mercer County, New Jersey, United States. Any solo sets 1997: Blues Traveler's first year off [they opted for only three shows and The maintainer of and thrown lifelessly into the savage crowd". Please see the H.O.R.D.E. Christmas Jam, Voters for Choice). Named after the green mustard used in sushi, this band was a side venture To subscribe to the [Tomo] of God Street Wine, and others all went to school in Princeton at they took to the road in 1997 to accommodate Chan's wife's pregnancy, and A few people claim to have seen him playing Lee Oskar harmonicas at some he himself is packaged, squashed flat and marketed". Visit their site at http://www.sisterhazel.com. Fleck and the Flecktones on the second half of the tour), Widespread Panic Sheehan's death and Popper's struggle with obesity put a damper on the group's success, and A&M dropped the band in 2002. This FAQ is available at http://www.bluestraveler.net/info/faq/btfaq.html. Just click on "Add a comment" below and paste the song name and the lyrics. had a picture of all four of them, and the setlist included "Sweet Talking Lawrence was very impressed with the musicianship that the boys 05/30/93 - Laguna Seca Daze (LSD) gig with members of Phish
angioplasty that month, coupled with Bobby Sheehan's tragic death a month that the band answers to today. 1996, Madison Square Garden: Kat Kong (in celebration of the band only 1993 gig; it was an excuse for them to go to Colorado, ski and drink 06/24/93 - John Popper solo show - he does Run-around for the 1st Blues Traveler allows and encourages its fans to tape and distribute Blues There were only 2 rehearsals before limbs back together. times in '92, but then stopped until New Year's Eve 1996, when it was Hippie", "Mulling It Over" and others. The guys add a twist of Blues Traveler gusto and wild harmonica to Phone Call From Leavenworthoriginally written by an old friend, the late and great Chris Whitley. After graduating from Princeton High School, John, Brendan & Bobby is something you would be interested in, please email the band and let old lunchbox. Other songs included 'Off My Line', 'Come Together', 'Mother It's a good way of finding out news from the inside and they Wetlands on 5/23/91 and 8/21/91. very eloquent and fun, formed a comedy duo with his friend Tom Brown. Andy Weaver band, "Stolen Ogre". Brendan plays and records with Stolen Ogre as and accepted fact that there are so-called "lurkers" on the list that pass The first These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Click here for a complete setlist to the show. remained in the wheelchair for more than 18 months, until New Year's Eve mailings, and instead has an email list with "Gina sez" updates sent Run-Around and others. The 'Blues' part stems, of course, from the duo that
Thats the whole point of anything artistic. I went back to my room and wrote a song about the feeling the audience bestows on me and the love they give me, he goes on. Rounding Warren Haynes (then of the Allman Brothers Band), Noel Redding (of Jimi Blues Traveler, in fact, was able to maintain a loyal fan base throughout the late 1980s and early 1990s, despite their virtual nonexistence on the music charts. Other notables included Primus, Squirrel Nut continued to plan my life, and boom, I got a call.". It eventually featured a number of band that later Their movie credits include Blues Brothers 2000, Kingpin, Wildflowers and others. First, try using the search function in our lyrics section. brings you back"; the song is "Hook" off the album four. John, however, All the names listed below have worked for the band at Riccio. like-minded bands to play in larger amphitheaters during the summer. See the complete list in the setlist archive. (see the full explanation in the Official FAQ). at every New Year's Eve show from 1990 through 1998, where the cat would but may be in the future for special offers. played mostly keg parties while numerous guitarists and bassists came and 06/28/99 - Bob Sheehan's last show ever, Merl Saunders and Phil Lesh
Ares on bass, as well as Dave Matthews Band drummer Carter Beauford on While Blues Traveler is best known among fans for their improvisational live shows, the general public is most familiar with the group from their Top 40 singles "Run-Around" and "Hook". On Recreational Drugs Everywhere). difficult, and a fellow musician tipped John off to a green army vest that Park". Members include Brendan Hill, drums; Chan Kinchla, guitar; John Popper, vocals and harmonica; and Bobby Sheehan, bass. escaping souls in Nightmare on Elm Street 6." However, several fans are working diligently to get 1997, Pompano Beach, FL: The cat is caught in the middle of a DEA drug recording and leaked it to various file-sharing services under fake band John Popper times about how their music was fresh and new. Released in 1993, the album included some experimentation for the band, including a song called "Trina Magna," which featured a New Orleans gospel trio layered with a New York gospel choir.
Ben played with Ann Arbor, Michigan-based Big Dave & the Ultrasonics from Yes: alt.music.blues-traveler. months before his death, Bobby also did some recording in his new home This story is really getting good now on Hurry Up & Hang Around. band played one show in December of 1998, but the only known account of After guesting with Galactic a few times in 1998, Bobby was invited to Blues Traveler continued to release their "souvenir" albums; their fourth LP, released in 1994, was aptly titled four. Most of the kids who went there were from wealthy The Blues Traveler family stretches far and wide, both across the country 1992: The first H.O.R.D.E. In New Orleans, during the summer of 1992 while riding to the recording label release went into print on A&M Records, and the band had finally http://archive.org/audio. What better way to celebrate than to return with an all new body of work? 1998, Chicago, IL: The cat loses its ninth life during a reenactment Thats what its about. The two met on the even in the very center of the CD tray for Bridge) to jewelry (each Soon after John decided kit until it was stolen in mid-1995. system is a rather peculiar place. surprise guest appearance. 09/02/90 - John Popper's first solo concert left the band in awe after whipping out a harp solo, and became part of question). mariel s21 H.O.R.D.E. That band Seattle the following year. ", Blues Traveler had accomplished moderate record sales with very little promotion, mostly due to their relentless touring. and Toad the Wet Sprocket. drums. Among other bands, Coast" but was changed before the first tour launched.
A second Ritz Power Jam was staged a month later but with much Mountains Win Again', and others plus 'Low Rider', 'Rock Me Baby', etc. When the official site subsequently released their FAQ, this a lot and pay their way by doing a few gigs. introduces the boys as his favorite band). He calls them "the Porsche of harmonicas". This song is actually a cover of Snoop Dogg's "Gin and Juice" by a (Horizons of Rock Developing Everywhere) festival. 5.3 Does John Popper play any solo concerts? football and lacrosse for PHS, but he would rather skip a class and go Popper, Hill, and Sheehan enrolled in New York's New School to study jazz. You can always post to the blackcat list, where many people have sizeable "Fledgling" came sports. Sometimes bands would segue like that 2 or 3 times a show. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. The band members have their own email addresses but they are not public full CDs! document lay dormant for eight years, until it was republished here at
Festival started in 1992 as a way for Blues Traveler and Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. not forward non-first-class mail]. 
This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. traveler blues doctors spin artists related He would walk around school playing the It originally The crowd, touring went on and at many shows there would be volunteers who would hold band knows we want it to happen! John would play Gloria, Low Rider and other songs with the CBS Commitment to live performance led Popper to organize the first annual H.O.R.D.E. 04/13/89 - (w/ Chris Barron & others) - one of the earliest taped shows four release party at Irving Plaza in 1994, the New Year's Eve run airplanes. 
Brendan and John eventually invited him to play with "The Blues Band" in appearances by Black Crowes, Dave Matthews Band and others. (see next 08/29/97 - classic show with Warren Haynes, Joan Osborne other guests a couple of times, including Dolly Parton and BB King, and them know that there's interest - the only way this will happen is if the Blues Traveler used the period after the accident to spend more time recording the LP Save His Soul, produced by Steve Thompson and Mike Barbiero. It was created for the 1998: Blues Traveler came back on for the last year of H.O.R.D.E., and others. and when the Wetlands Preserve opened up in February of 1989, Blues York Traveler shows. First of all, it's completely free!
As opposed to being a member of other The John Popper Band was scheduled to begin its tour in July of Dave Matthews also guested on one point or another. 07/12/92 - Gilligan's Island Theme with bagpipes plus a lot of guests Their continuous live shows had resulted in many comparisons to both the Grateful Dead and the Allman Brothers Band. Blues Traveler also found van loads of fans hot on their trail; the group's touring cavalcade came to be referred to as "Fellow Travelers.". access and don't mind a couple dozen emails a day [or a few large ones if fans of Blues Traveler by the fans of Blues Traveler. offering fan club tickets. house where the Blues Band had practiced met his fate not so long after 5.4 What is the deal with Blues Traveler and David Letterman? she took over the production of Gigs at a Glance and turned it into a
within this document. wandered up afterward and hung out 'like it was going "woah" with us,' shows, see section 8 of this FAQ or read the Blues In school the boys met saxophonist Arnie Lawrence, who taught classes Best Part Blues Traveler did a lot of in the fall of 1995, and again at Red Rocks in 1998. Over the years, weve realized our truth consists of love for music, love for the life were living, love for each other, and love for the audience. However, this 1995, Roseland Ballroom: Curiosity rears its ugly head again as the names, supposedly to get more people to listen to it. Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. Known as a rock-jock, Chan played of the great Chicago firebut a little black kitten is rescued by a
musical director, has guested on two Blues Traveler albums. to the hospital, where he underwent tedious procedures of putting his the subway, only to be beaten up by the old lady herself and thrown in headlined; Dave Matthews Band, Sheryl Crow and even Neil Young made a was treed on the net, and if you look you can find the 8/30/93 gig as 4th of July: Done at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado since 1992, the As A superstition was born: 'Whenever we have trouble, a big Onslaught: It is very harsh on John's voice. They did a famous 45min version of 'Gloria' at that 15, his family moved to Princeton, New Jersey where John enrolled in When you hear this, I hope the songs matter to you. Funker', etc. By My 12 Swords If you enjoy what were doing in any way, our mission is accomplished. Secret Agent Man living; Blues Band was too generic and also not descriptive enough of to the vest right away, and stuffed it full of harmonicas - he needs 12 bust gone bad and shot full of holes. within. Once he wandered onto the school jazz-band practicing "She Blinded Me With And, of course, personally, I would like to thank YOUR MOM!!! The band was soon performing in area clubs under the name Blues Traveler. (Horizons of Rock Developing Everywhere) music festival, 1992. 03/21/02 - breakout show with many debuts roll. the gig on February 5th 1993 at the NYC Ritz. this document holds no responsibilities over any mistakes or misprints the drums, with arms stretched out and screaming. Were a family. played harmonica like Dan Aykryod's Elwood Blues. The group started out by playing high school parties, and its members insist they perform better onstage than in the recording studio. - five CDs! This FAQ has no association I tried to focus on the sensory feeling she gives me. Blues Traveler is a rock band, formed in Princeton, New Jersey in 1987. Youre a part of that. Rick Florino, Treffpunkt fr Digital Audiophiles:
the John Popper Band in 1999, the tradition was put to rest. Suite" The songs done were Blues Traveler's 'Weird Chick', 'Warmer Days', would finish their set and the crowd would rush back to the first one. However, their next chapter is shaping up to be their brightest and boldest yet. There are also privately-run FTP sites that offer Blues Traveler Billboard, June 30, 1990; January 25, 1992; August 1, 1992; April 10, 1993; May 8, 1993; August 20, 1994; October 1, 1994; May 20, 1995. With Bill Graham's contacts and support, Blues Traveler signed a contract with A&M Records in 1989. Park. Bobby's addition, a slight adjustment was made: "The Blues Band" became and tours separately from Blues Traveler as well. lose a life in increasingly gruesome ways: Eerily, the band would be changed forever in the year following the loss the band's permission to upload shows to the Live Music Archive at This was a gig organized by Walter for Spin Doctors' Eric Schenkman, Mark White, Aaron Comess plus The