(PR) 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."
Feb 28 - Dexter's Riverdale, New Jersey
Feb 29 - Webster Theatre Hartford, Connecticut
Mar 1 - Hiro Ballroom New York, New York
Mar 3 - 9:30 Club Washington DC
Mar 4 - Norva Norfolk, Virginia
Mar 5 - The National Richmond, Virginia
Mar 7 - Tremont Music Hall Charlotte, North Carolina
Mar 8 - Backbooth Orlando, Florida
Mar 9 - Langerado Festival Everglades Nat'l Park, Florida
Mar 11 - Jupiter Bar and Grill Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Mar 12 - Rhythm and Brews Chattanooga, Tennessee
Mar 14 - The Cannery Ballroom Nashville, Tennessee
Mar 15 - The Vogue Indianapolis, Indiana (WRZX St Paddy's Day)
Mar 16 - St. Andrew's Hall Detroit, Michigan
Mar 18 - Rave Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Mar 20 - Redstone Room Davenport, Iowa
Mar 21 - Station 4 St. Paul, MN
Mar 22 - Slowdown Omaha, Nebraska
Mar 24 - Pops Sauget, IL
Mar 25 - Beaumont Club Kansas City, Missouri
Mar 27 - Belly Up Aspen, Colorado
Mar 28 - Fox Theatre Boulder, Colorado
Mar 31 - The Big Easy Boise, Idaho
Apr 1 - El Corazon Seattle, Washington
Apr 3 - The Boardwalk Orangevale, California
Apr 4 - Independent San Francisco, California
Apr 18 - House of Blues Dallas, Texas
Apr 19 - Antones Austin, Texas
Apr 20 - Meridian Houston, Texas
Apr 22 - Varsity Theatre Baton Rouge
Apr 23 - Soul Kitchen Mobile, AL
Apr 29 - Club Red Tempe, AZ
Apr 30 - Jillian's Las Vegas, NV
May 2 - El Rey Theatre Los Angeles, California
May 3 - The Coach House San Juan Capistrano, CA
May 4 - Canes Bar & Grill San Diego, CA
May 24 - Summer Camp - Chillicothe, IL
Aug 30 - Summerfest Grounds/ Milwaukee, Wisconsin Harley-Davidson 105th Anniversary
