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Tickets to Blues Traveler shows are available now right here at Event Tickets Center! Many of their shows have sold out elsewhere, but not here. Event Tickets Center has a limited number of tickets available for their next several shows. Prices start at $73, but can range all the way up to $416. So, you need to act fast before ticket prices rise. If you are on the fence about going to see Blues Traveler live, we have conveniently laid out some of the most important information about them. Listen to some of their most popular music via the playlist below and read up on some of their background and biggest achievements. Find the event you want to attend in the event list below, so you can purchase your tickets to go see Blues Traveler live!
Who is Blues Traveler?
Blues Traveler is a band that has reached mainstream status across the pop, rock, and alternative rock categories. Blues Traveler has released 18 live and studio albums and 9 singles on Spotify that string all the way back to Jan 1, 1990 with their debut album titled Blues Traveler. Their most recent album release was Traveler's Soul on Oct 20, 2023.
Blues Traveler's Popularity
Blues Traveler's growth has led to an overall artist ranking of 11,376 on Spotify in the United States. They have become well known for their exciting shows and entertaining performances which has built a robust following. This is largely fueled by more than 1,000,000 listeners and over 500,000 followers on Spotify, but they also reach an additional tens of millions of listeners on Spotify through playlists. Additionally, Blues Traveler has a robust following on social media with almost 40,000 followers on Instagram. They average more than 1,000,000 videos on YouTube and their top video on TikTok has tens of millions of views on the social media platform. There are also about 5,000 posts on Tik Tok with Blues Traveler's tracks featured on them. Blues Traveler is most listened to in Chicago in the United States.When you attend your next Blues Traveler show, it will be easy to see why they have built such a large following.
Blues Traveler as an Artist
You likely recognize Blues Traveler by their top tracks which include "Run-Around", "Hook", and "But Anyway". You might also listen to Blues Traveler due to their earliest albums such as Blues Traveler, Travelers & Thieves, and Save His Soul, but you may have heard of them from similar artists such as Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Tom Petty, and Dave Matthews Band.
Blues Traveler's RIAA Awards
Blues Traveler has reached the pinnacle of any artist's career by earning an RIAA award. Their top award came on Feb 4, 1997 for their album Four. They received a Multi-Platinum award for the album. In total, Blues Traveler has one Multi-Platinum album. That's not all though. Blues Traveler has been fortunate enough to achieve a Platinum award for 2 more albums. Even with all of this success, their RIAA collection finishes with 3 additional Gold albums. As such a well renowned artist, you can be certain that Blues Traveler's shows are going to be unforgettable thanks to their decorated music library.
Blues Traveler Discography
| Album | Release Date | Album Type |
|---|
| Blues Traveler | Jan 1, 1990 | Album |
| Travelers & Thieves | Jan 1, 1991 | Album |
| Save His Soul | Jan 1, 1993 | Album |
| Four | Jan 1, 1994 | Album |
| 1,000,000 People Can't Be Wrong | Jan 1, 1995 | Album |
| Run-Around | Jan 1, 1995 | Single |
| Hook | Sep 26, 1995 | Single |
| Live From The Fall | Jan 1, 1996 | Album |
| Straight On Till Morning | Jan 1, 1997 | Album |
| Canadian Rose | Jan 1, 1998 | Single |
| Bridge | May 8, 2001 | Album |
| Travelogue: Blues Traveler Classics | Jan 1, 2002 | Album |
| Truth Be Told | Aug 5, 2003 | Album |
| !Bastardos! | Jan 1, 2005 | Album |
| North Hollywood Shootout | Jan 1, 2008 | Album |
| 25 | Jan 1, 2011 | Album |
| Suzie Cracks the Whip | Jun 26, 2012 | Album |
| Blow Up The Moon | Apr 4, 2015 | Album |
| Jam in the Van - Blues Traveler | Jun 29, 2016 | Single |
| Go Tell It on the Mountain | Dec 7, 2016 | Single |
| Accelerated Nation | Jul 6, 2018 | Single |
| Hurry Up & Hang Around | Oct 12, 2018 | Album |
| Run-Around / Hook (2.0) | Apr 2, 2021 | Single |
| But Anyway / Run-Around / Hook (2.0) | Apr 23, 2021 | Single |
| Traveler's Blues | Oct 22, 2021 | Album |
| Traveler's Soul | Oct 20, 2023 | Album |
| Carolina Blues (Live at the Print Shop) | Sep 20, 2024 | Single |
Blues Traveler Top Tracks
| Track | Album | Release Date |
|---|
| "100 Years" | Blues Traveler | Jan 1, 1990 |
| "Alone" | Blues Traveler | Jan 1, 1990 |
| "But Anyway" | Blues Traveler | Jan 1, 1990 |
| "Carolina Blues" | Straight On Till Morning | Jan 1, 1997 |
| "Castaway (feat. Rome & Dirty Heads)" | Blow Up The Moon | Apr 4, 2015 |
| "Hook" | Four | Jan 1, 1994 |
| "Just Wait" | Four | Jan 1, 1994 |
| "Run-Around" | Four | Jan 1, 1994 |
| "The Mountains Win Again" | Four | Jan 1, 1994 |
| "Vagabond Blues (feat. Dirty Heads & Rome)" | Blow Up The Moon | Apr 4, 2015 |
Blues Traveler RIAA Awards
| Album | Award | Date |
|---|
| Blues Traveler | Gold | Jun 12, 1995 |
| Four | Multi-Platinum | Feb 4, 1997 |
| Live From The Fall | Platinum | Feb 18, 1997 |
| Save His Soul | Gold | May 17, 1996 |
| Straight On Till Morning | Platinum | Oct 28, 1998 |
| Travelers & Thieves | Gold | May 17, 1996 |
Similar Artists to Blues Traveler
| Artist | Genre | Spotify Followers |
|---|
| Tom Petty | rock | 2,667,710 |
| Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers | rock | 2,871,965 |
| Third Eye Blind | pop | 1,629,987 |
| Dave Matthews Band | pop | 2,027,767 |
| CAKE | punk | 1,210,662 |
| Collective Soul | pop | 1,141,431 |
| Blind Melon | alternative | 1,230,958 |
| Hootie & The Blowfish | rock | 1,159,287 |
| Everclear | alternative | 1,001,200 |
| Joe Walsh | rock | 1,287,313 |
Meet Blues Traveler
Blues Traveler is an American rock band that formed in Princeton, New Jersey in 1987. Their sound in eclectic in that it covers a variety of genres, including blues rock, psychedelic rock, soul, and Southern rock. Blues Traveler is known for their smooth transitions and improvisations during live shows, and for playing an integral role in the revival of the jam band scene. Currently, the group comprises singer and harmonica player John Popper, guitarist Chan Kinchla, drummer Brendan Hill, bassist Tad Kinchla, and keyboardist Ben Wilson. Tad Kinchla and Ben Wilson joined the band following the death of original bassist Bobby Sheehan in 1999. Notable hits include Top 40 singles “Run-Around” and “Hook.”
