Created as a garage band in 1987 in Princeton, New Jersey, Blues Traveler uses rock, blues, psychedelic rock, and soul to entertain their fans. Their live style is improvisational, and their mainstream popularity came with songs including “Run-Around,” “But Anyway,” and “Hook.” Front man John Popper is the lead singer and harmonica player. Every year since 1994, with the exception of 1999 when they lost their bassist, Bobby Sheehan to an overdose of drugs, they have headlined at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado for Independence Day.
Recommended Resources
Contains a profile of the group, including the biographies of John Popper, Chan Kinchla, Bobby Sheehan, and Brendan Hill, a discography, and a photo album.
http://www.allmusic.com/artist/blues-traveler-mn0000758453
The official Blues Traveler website displays tour details, news about the band,. videos, and the ability to order music online.
http://www.bluestraveler.com/
Fan site and resource for fans includes musical archives, media reports, stage setlists, ticket stubs and other memorabilia. Also allows interactive communication via message boards and chat rooms.
http://www.bluestraveler.net/
This site’s targeted audience is tape traders who seek Blues Travelers shows. and it lists all shows available by year, beginning before 1989.
http://educ.jmu.edu//~andersaf/BT.htm
