Blues Traveler Brings the Heat to Newport Music Hall

Blues Traveler brought the heat to Newport Music Hall on Friday night, thrilling the packed house with their high-energy brand of blues rock. John Popper and company had the crowd on their feet from the first note to the last, delivering a set that included fan favorites like “Hook” and “Run-Around.”

If you missed Blues Traveler in Newport last week, you missed a truly special performance. But don’t worry – they’re headed back out on tour

Introduction

Since the early 1990s, Blues Traveler has been a touring powerhouse and a key player in the surging popularity of the jam band scene. The band’s improvisational live shows and studio albums, including 1990’s double platinum Four, have earned them a massive and devoted fanbase. And nearly three decades after their formation, Blues Traveler is still delivering the goods on stage night after night.

Their stop in Columbus this weekend will be no different as they bring their unique brand of bluesy rock ‘n roll to the Newport Music Hall. So dust off your dancing shoes and get ready to boogie down with one of the most enduring live acts around.

The Band

Blues Traveler is an American rock band, founded in Princeton, New Jersey in 1987. The band’s music spans multiple genres, including blues rock, psychedelic rock, soul, and Southern rock. They are known for their live performances, jam band style, and layout of their songs which often contain long instrumental segments.

The current members of the band are:
-John Popper: harmonica, vocals
-Chan Kinchla: guitar
-Brendan Hill: drums
-Tad Kinchla: bass
-Ben Wilson: keyboard

The Music

Blues Traveler has always been a band that puts on a great show, and they did not disappoint at Newport Music Hall. The band played a mix of older hits and new material, and the crowd was on their feet for the entire show. The highlight of the night was when the band invited a member of the audience up on stage to sing with them. It was a magical moment that everyone in the room will remember for a long time.

The Venue

Formed in 1987 in Princeton, New Jersey, Blues Traveler is a harmonica-driven rock band that has remained fresh and relevant for three decades. The band’s 12th studio album, “Hurry Up & Hang Around” was released in October of 2018 on BT Records and is available now on all digital service providers. The band is currently touring the United States in support of the new album.

Blues Traveler will be performing at the Newport Music Hall on February 23, 2019. The Newport Music Hall is located at 1722 N High St, Columbus, OH 43210. The venue has a capacity of 1,700 people.

Doors for the show will open at 7:00pm and the show will begin at 8:00pm. Ticket prices range from $25-30 and are available for purchase through Ticketmaster.

The Crowd

The show started off with a lot of energy and excitement in the crowd. People were dancing and cheering for the band as they took the stage. The band played a few songs from their new album, “ Blow Up the Moon”, which was released earlier this year. They also played some of their older hits that had the crowd singing along. Everyone was having a great time and enjoying the music.

The Setlist

Blues Traveler brought the heat to Newport Music Hall last night, playing a mix of old and new favorites for a raucous crowd. The setlist included:

-Slow Wondering Blues
-All in the Groove
-But Anyway
-Mountain Cry
-Stand
-Encore: Run Around

Encore

After an amazing set, the crowd at Newport Music Hall demanded an encore from Blues Traveler. The band was happy to oblige, and proceeded to rip into another incredible performance. If you were lucky enough to be in attendance, you know that Blues Traveler brings the heat live. If you missed out, be sure to check them out the next time they’re in town.

Conclusion

All in all, it was a great show by a greatly talented band. Blues Traveler is still going strong after all these years, and they showed that they can still put on an amazing performance. If you have the chance to see them live, do yourself a favor and go. You won’t be disappointed.