In recent years, the tale of Blind Melon has taken a dramatic turn – from an abrupt and tragic end, to a rebirth and reconnection with their legion of fans. No matter how you slice it, the group was responsible for some of the most memorable and pure-sounding rock music of the ‘90s. And with their reformation in 2007 with singer Travis Warren, Blind Melon are poised to pick up exactly where they left off a decade earlier – as evidenced by their forthcoming CD entitled For My Friends set for release on April 22, 2008.
On February 28th Blind Melon are set to embark on a five month U.S. tour, a continuation of what they built in the 90’s and the beginning of what they are building for the future. “We couldn’t have planned this and we certainly couldn’t have forced this. It was meant to be and it was meant to be now,” commented bassist Brad Smith. Guitarist Christopher Thorn adds, “We weren’t waiting around for Travis to show up in our lives. But when we met Travis, we just knew Blind Melon had to reform and be a band again. We feel so lucky to have this second chance, this new beginning.”
Blind Melon Tour Dates –
Feb 28 2008 8:00P Dexter’s Riverdale, New Jersey
Feb 29 2008 8:00P Webster Theatre Hartford, Connecticut
Mar 1 2008 8:00P Hiro Ballroom New York, New York
Mar 3 2008 8:00P 9:30 Club Washington DC
Mar 4 2008 8:00P Norva Norfolk, Virginia
Mar 5 2008 8:00P The National Richmond, Virginia
Mar 7 2008 8:00P Tremont Music Hall Charlotte, North Carolina
Mar 8 2008 8:00P Backbooth Orlando, Florida
Mar 9 2008 1:00P Langerado Festival Everglades Nat’l Park, Florida
Mar 11 2008 8:00P Jupiter Bar and Grill Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Mar 12 2008 8:00P Rhythm and Brews Chattanooga, Tennessee
Mar 14 2008 8:00P The Cannery Ballroom Nashville, Tennessee
Mar 15 2008 8:00P The Vogue Indianapolis, Indiana (WRZX St Paddy’s Day)
Mar 16 2008 8:00P St. Andrew’s Hall Detroit, Michigan
Mar 18 2008 8:00P Rave Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Mar 20 2008 8:00P Redstone Room Davenport, Iowa
Mar 21 2008 8:00P Station 4 St. Paul, MN
Mar 22 2008 8:00P Slowdown Omaha, Nebraska
Mar 24 2008 8:00P Pops Sauget, IL
Mar 25 2008 8:00P Beaumont Club Kansas City, Missouri
Mar 27 2008 8:00P Belly Up Aspen, Colorado
Mar 28 2008 8:00P Fox Theatre Boulder, Colorado
Mar 31 2008 8:00P The Big Easy Boise, Idaho
Apr 1 2008 8:00P El Corazon Seattle, Washington
Apr 3 2008 8:00P The Boardwalk Orangevale, California
Apr 4 2008 8:00P Independent San Francisco, California
Apr 18 2008 8:00P House of Blues Dallas, Texas
Apr 19 2008 8:00P Antones Austin, Texas
Apr 20 2008 8:00P Meridian Houston, Texas
Apr 22 2008 8:00P Varsity Theatre Baton Rouge
Apr 23 2008 8:00P Soul Kitchen Mobile, AL
Apr 29 2008 8:00P Club Red Tempe, AZ
Apr 30 2008 8:00P Jillian’s Las Vegas, NV
May 2 2008 8:00P El Rey Theatre Los Angeles, California
May 3 2008 8:00P The Coach House San Juan Capistrano, CA
May 4 2008 8:00P Canes Bar & Grill San Diego, CA
May 24 2008 8:00P Summer Camp 2008 Chillicothe, IL
Aug 30 2008 8:00P Summerfest Grounds/ Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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