Article Contributed by Milestone Publicity
Published on 2026-06-08
Multi-platinum rock legends Blues Traveler and Gin Blossoms are teaming up once again for an electrifying co-headlining summer tour. Known for signature hits like “Run-Around” and “Hey Jealousy,” the bands will launch a 36-date run on Monday, July 6 at the Amphitheater at Las Colonias Park. The tour will span coast-to-coast, stopping at iconic venues including the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles and SummerStage in New York City’s Central Park, before wrapping up on Saturday, September 19.
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During the 2026 three-hour American Idol season finale, Gin Blossoms’ Robin Wilson and Jesse Valenzuela joined Blues Traveler’s John Popper and Chan Kinchla for performances of “Hey Jealousy” and “Hook,” alongside Season 24 standouts Jake Thistle and Jesse Findling. The appearance marked a nationally televised moment featuring members of both bands ahead of the co-headlining summer tour.
Following the success of the 2025 run, Blues Traveler, who last year marked the 30th anniversary of their GRAMMY® Award-winning breakthrough hit “Run-Around” — highlighted in a Rolling Stone interview with frontman John Popper — returns to the bill alongside Gin Blossoms, whose platinum-selling Congratulations I’m Sorry celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. The milestone album includes “Follow You Down” and the GRAMMY®-nominated “As Long as It Matters.”
Alternative rock band Spin Doctors rejoin the lineup for the 2026 run, while celebrating the 35th anniversary of their multi-platinum debut Pocket Full of Kryptonite, home to the GRAMMY®-nominated hit “Two Princes.” Together, the tour unites three of alternative rock’s most enduring live acts.
In 2025, Blues Traveler and Gin Blossoms took over the Jimmy Kimmel Live! stage for an unforgettable on-air mashup, highlighting the chemistry and energy fueling their 2026 return.
For Blues Traveler, the run is a celebration of long-standing friendships forged on the road. “It’s rare when a package feels so much like home that it carries a spirit which becomes tangible to an audience,” frontman John Popper reflects. “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.”
That enthusiasm carries over from last summer’s shows. Guitarist Chan Kinchla adds, “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!”
Members of Gin Blossoms echo the sentiment, highlighting both nostalgia and momentum. “Same tour 2 summers in a row,” says vocalist Robin Wilson. “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.” Guitarist Jesse Valenzuela puts it simply: “Let’s do it again, part deux! Another summer of great music with our brothers in Blues Traveler and Spin Doctors.” Guitarist Scott Johnson adds, “Blues Traveler and Spin Doctors is the best package we have ever been a part of, something for everyone!”
For Spin Doctors, the decision to return for a second consecutive summer speaks for itself. “As far as I know, it’s pretty unprecedented for the same tour to go out two summers in a row,” says frontman Chris Barron. “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 hints at what fans can expect: “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.”
Tour Dates:
Monday, July 6 – Grand Junction, CO – Amphitheater at Las Colonias Park
Thursday, July 9 – Eugene, OR – Cuthbert Amphitheater
Friday, July 10 – Seattle, WA – Marymoor Live
Tuesday, July 14 – Salt Lake City, UT – Red Butte Garden Amphitheatre
Thursday, July 16 – Sparks, NV – Nugget Casino Resort - Grand Ballroom
Friday, July 17 – Rohnert Park, CA – Green Music Center
Saturday, July 18 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Bowl
Tuesday, July 28 – Sidney, ME – Bowl in the Pines
Thursday, July 30 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Saratoga Performing Arts Center
Friday, July 31 – Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun Arena
Saturday, August 1 – Atlantic City, NJ – Ocean Casino Resort
Tuesday, August 4 – Selbyville, DE – Freeman Arts Pavilion
Thursday, August 6 – Asbury Park, NJ – Stone Pony Summer Stage
Saturday, August 8 – Columbus, OH – Celeste Center
Sunday, August 9 – Canandaigua, NY – CMAC
Tuesday, August 11 – Vienna, VA – The Filene Center at Wolf Trap
Wednesday, August 12 – Vienna, VA – The Filene Center at Wolf Trap
Friday, August 14 – Boston, MA – Leader Bank Pavilion
Saturday, August 15 – New York City, NY – SummerStage in Central Park
Tuesday, August 18 – Hamburg, NY – Erie County Fair
Tuesday, August 25 – Bethlehem, PA – ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks
Thursday, August 27 – Glen Allen, VA – After Hours at Innsbrook Pavilion
Friday, August 28 – Cary, NC – Koka Booth Amphitheatre
Saturday, August 29 – Charlotte, NC – Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre
Tuesday, September 1 – Clearwater, FL – The BayCare Sound
Thursday, September 3 – Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live (in Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood)
Friday, September 4 – St. Augustine, FL – The St. Augustine Amphitheatre
Saturday, September 5 – Atlanta, GA – Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park
Tuesday, September 8 – Louisville, KY – Iroquois Amphitheater
Thursday, September 10 – Des Moines, IA – Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park
Friday, September 11 – Omaha, NE – Shadow Ridge Music Festival
Saturday, September 12 – Waite Park, MN – The Ledge Amphitheater
Tuesday, September 15 – Kansas City, MO – Starlight Theatre
Thursday, September 17 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center
Friday, September 18 – Allegan, MI – Allegan County Fair
Saturday, September 19 – Traverse City, MI – Turtle Creek Stadium
