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Blues Traveler is a rock band, formed in Princeton, New Jersey in 1987. The band has been influenced by a variety of genres, including blues-rock, psychedelic rock, folk rock, soul, and Southern rock. They are known for extensive use of segues in their live performances.
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.
While Blues Traveler is best known among fans for their improvisational live shows, the general public is most familiar with the group from their Top 40 singles "But Anyway", "Run-Around" and "Hook". They gained mainstream popularity after their fourth studio album four, released in 1994.
Sheehan's death and Popper's struggle with obesity put a damper on the group's success, and A&M dropped the band in 2002. However, the band took this transition period as an opportunity to start in new directions musically, going largely independent and releasing on smaller experimental labels.
Blues Traveler - Run-Around
Blues Traveler - Hook
Blues Traveler - Hook
Blues Traveler - Full Concert - 09/03/95 - Shoreline Amphitheatre (OFFICIAL)
Blues Traveler - But Anyway
Blues Traveler - Carolina Blues
Hook by Blues Traveler with lyrics
BLUES TRAVELER - "Run Around" (Live in Napa Valley, CA 2014) #JAMINTHEVAN
Blues Traveler - The Mountains Win Again
Blues Traveler - Hook - 10/19/1997 - Shoreline Amphitheatre (Official)
Music & Lyrics: John Popper
I said ";I love you";
She began to cry
She said she needed a friend
I said ";I'll try";
Soon we'd say nothing
Somehow I never wondered why
You see, she left me
She left me
I'm alone
I'm alone
I'm alone
I'm alone
I'd loved her always
She didn't know
I tried patience
Let a friendship grow
I tried to keep her
That's what made her go
You see, she left me
She left me
I'm alone
I'm alone
I'm alone
I'm alone
Beauty and the beast
Was how it seemed to be
A love like hers
Ain't meant for guys like me
Some call me crazy
Some politely call me free
But either way you see
You see, she left me
She left me
I'm alone
I'm alone
I'm alone
I'm alone
I'm trying to forget you but it just won't work
Think I'm losing my mind, think I'm going berserk
I love you with a passion that you just don't know
And I kinda wish right now that I was telling you so
I could rant, or rave, or play some little game
But when I look into your eyes, it all seems the same
That you weren't meant for me and that's a sad but true fact
Now I don't care how I look and don't care how I act
Cuz you set me free
I'm a man among men
But when I think of what I missed it starts all again
Now alone in the darkness of each new day
My heart is on its own
I wanna rip it from my chest and throw it away
Watch this bassman take me home
I guess some day
Love will soon be here
And maybe then
I'll see things more clear
I guess I got excited
Cause it felt so near
And
You see, she left me
She left me
I'm alone
I'm alone
I'm alone
I'm alone
But I know I'd give my life
Just to hold her now
And who knows
I might see her around
Hopes can always go up
Tears can only come down
You see, she left me
She left me
I'm alone
I'm alone
I'm alone
I'm alone
BOARDWALK FILM FEST PREVIEW: This first-ever Boardwalk Film Fest will take place September 16 - 19, but Saturday they will be doing a special preview event. The "Pre-Season Mini-Fest" will take place at Asbury Park High School's auditorium, showing three films. The main feature of the evening will be "Riot" a documentary by festival organizer Kevin McLaughlin. The doc, narrated by Andre Braugher ("Brooklyn Nine-Nine," "Homicide"), looks about the 1967 Newark riots. The mini-fest will spotlight "Taking the Plunge" an animated film from students at the New York School of Visual Art, and a short film from Iranian director Keivan Mohseni. There will be an after-party with live music at Johnny Mac's House of Spirits on Main Street in Asbury Park. $12-$23. Saturday, 4 p.m. (screening), 7 p.m. (party). 1003 Sunset Avenue, Asbury Park.
ROCKS, RIBS AND RIDGES: The 7th Annual "Rocks, Ribs, and Ridges" Fest is a two-day mingling of barbecue, and classic rock on the lush law of the Sussex County Fairgrounds. Saturday will feature performances by Jefferson Starship, Pure Prairie League, and Kansas while Sunday will be headlined by Blues Traveler, and the Artimus Pyle Band (fronted by the former Lynyrd Skynyrd drummer). If you're not here to rock, and are looking to dive face first into some barbecue, you can grab grub from Big Poppa Smoke'm, Texas Smoke Barbecue, Pigtails Barbecue, and Butch's Smack Your Lips BBQ. There will be a competition through the festival to see just who has the best barbecue, so make sure your vote gets counted. $45-$90. Saturday, Sunday. 37 Plains Road, Augusta.
WHITESBOG BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL: The 33rd annual Whitesbog Blueberry Festival will not only be celebrating the heritage of the historic village, but also the centennial of the cultivation of the first domestic blueberry. Yes, 100 years ago Whitesbog's own Elizabeth C. White, along with the USDA's, Dr. Fredrick V. Coville, and a number of local woodsmen teamed to make blueberry production in this region possible. To celebrate, there will be a two-day "old fashioned" blueberry festival featuring: fun for the kids, lectures, demonstrations, live music (from Celtic to Bluegrass), and of course blueberries. There will also be a blueberry pie-eating contest, and a "hunt for the Jersey devil." Free. Saturday, Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 120 West Whites Bogs Road #34, Pemberton Township.
CIRQUE DU SOLEIL: OVO IN ATLANTIC CITY: The magic of Cirque du Soleil comes to the boards of Atlantic City this week with their production "Ovo." The show will run Thursday to Sunday at Boardwalk Hall. The "Ovo" production is based around the Portuguese word for "egg." According to the Cirque's site, the production is "a headlong rush into a colorful ecosystem teeming with life, where insects work, eat, crawl, flutter, play, fight, and look for love in a non-stop riot of energy, and entertainment." $38-$152. Thursday (7:30 p.m.), Friday (7:30 p.m.), Saturday (4 p.m., 7:30 p.m.), Sunday (1:30 p.m., 5 p.m.). 2301 Boardwalk, Atlantic City. 1-800-736-1420.
DOUBLE SHOT OF COMEDY AT THE BORGATA: The Borgata will turn into a house of laughs Saturday with shows from Kevin James, and Jane Lynch. James, the star of CBS' "King of Queens" and the new series "Kevin Can Wait," will headline The Borgata's Event Center. $65-$135. Saturday June 25, 8 p.m. 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City. 609-317-1000.
Lynch, the star of "Glee" and host of NBC's "Celebrity Game" night will bring her acerbic style of comedy to casino's Music Box venue. $49-$59. Saturday June 25, 9 p.m. 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City. 609-317-1000.
TYLER FARR AT STARLAND BALLROOM: Sayreville is going "redneck crazy" Friday when singer Tyler Farr rolls into town. The man behind the platinum-selling single "Redneck Crazy" is currently touring to support his brand new album "Suffer in Peace" which debuted in the top 5 on the Billboard charts in April. Along with Farr will be with South Jersey-born singer Derek Crider, and Central Jersey Southern Rock and Country outfit, American Road. $25-$30. Friday, 7 p.m. 570 Jernee Mill Road, Sayreville. 732-238-5500.
MIKE MARINO AT THE ALGONQUIN ARTS THEATER: Stand-up comedian Mike Marino will bring his "Presidential Tour" to the Algonquin Arts Theater in downtown Manasquan. The comedian known as "Jersey's Bad Boy of Comedy" will bring his famed "Italian President" routine, as well as his off-the-cuff razor wit to the 'Squan stage. Performing with Marino will be cult Jersey comedian Uncle Floyd, and NJ 101.5's Big Joe Henry. The event is produced by Uncle Vinnie's Comedy Club out of Point Pleasant Beach. $22.76-$36.98. Saturday, 8 p.m. 173 Main Street, Manasquan. 732) 528-9211
CAPE MAY HOPS FESTIVAL: It'll be blues, and beers Saturday at the Cape May Hops Festival. The "hops" part of the festival will feature beers from the following breweries: Cape May, Glasstown, Slack Tide, and Tuckahoe. On the blues side, there will be live jams from the James Supra Band, Bluebone, and Gordon Vincent. Food can be bought from vendors such as: Joe Battle BBQ, Empanada Mama, Cresprella, and Captain Marriner's. Free. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Emblem Physick Estate, 1048 Washington Street, Cape May.
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