Having Fun In The Studio
January 16th, 2011
The band is all here and we’re throwing down here in Austin, TX. We’ve been up and running now for two weeks now. Lots of great ideas being tossed around. We’re staying at a kick ass ranch outside of town that has a studio a stones throw away. Hence John’s “casual” attire. We’ve had the great pleasure of doing some writing sessions with some truly amazing musicians. Among them are Alejandro Escovedo, Carrie Rodriguez and Ron Sexsmith. We’ve got a few more people coming in to help us hash out ideas so it’s just going to get better and better. We’ll keep you updated of where things are going along the way. We’ll probably end up with more material than we can record in one project so stay tuned for exclusive web site releases and freebies in the coming year. See y’all down the road.
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The band hashing out a new song with Alejandro Escovedo.
Popper Freak
give me that microphone!
… make it available or whatever 
hey, and, i really really really really cant wait for the new album,
i guess it will be the best
all the best from germany,
Dean
Colonel Mom
Hey Guys — can’t wait to hear the new tracks. Hope we get to catch up with you on tour this year! Love you all – Colonel Mom
Arnez
See if Alejandro can get his pal, Chuck Prophet, to stop by to see you…he’s ususally in town for SXSW.
Brooke Liccardi
I have been really digging Carrie Rodriguez since I heard of her earlier last year… I am really excited to hear what she brings to BT! and I checked out the video on this site… that tune kinda reminds me of “Some Things I Will Not Pretend” mixed with a little “What Do You Want From Me” which is awesome because i LOVE that “early” sound! Was that intentional? Did anybody else get that? Or just me?
Jesse Sanchez
Oh man I can’t wait to hear your new songs!
Jeff
I saw you guys in Charleston and it was great. Really looking forward to the new stuff.
BTW I just wanted to give a shout out to Ben, who may recall borrowing my M3 a few times back in Ann Arbor. My band the Attic also opened for y’all around then. Lost touch long ago…
Cheers, JH
Amy Grammond
Looking forward to some new grooves from ya’ll. Getting to one of your live shows is on my bucket list of must do’s in this life. Burn up the microphone my brudda’s!
Ryan Jacque
while I’m drawing away my life at my art table/studio, I listen to you guys so much that almost all my cd’s are scratched… I need new cd’s and a new upcoming song from you guys
SOON
MY shitty accident caused plenty of crap for my family….. but the one thing I need is to practice talking more… and I can practice singing along to new Blues Traveler music. This may sound strange but it works!!!
serma
When are you gonna play in DFW area?
Will
Sounds great, I just got back from Afghanistan Im hoping to get tickets to Bow. Hope to see you there.
MW PHS 88
Missed you these last two nights in Bow, Tad. All our thought are with you and your wife in this difficult time.
bruce
Hey guys really I like your music.You coulkd not have picked a better place to gel than Austin. I enjoyed working with you at the Eldorado Music Fest in Arkansas last year. I would like you to preform at my festival in Hot Springs. The date is April 8,9,2011. It is always a blast and we have 5 to 6 thousand people attend. I will send in an offer to Kieth @ WME. Please give it a look and get back to me.Bruce
Harmonicapete
Missed you guys in old orchard…yeah, need new B T songs bout wore the cd s out that i have lol..See how much problem I have learning some new songs…You guys rock…
Jason
when you guys tour, you should considering coming to Charlotte NC or somewhere near!
ontheroad74
Wow!!, that video clip was amazing. Cant wait to see you guys again, its been since 1993 and that is way too long.
ryan_grounds
Y’all should play a show or two in austin. Y’all are awsome looking forward to the new album.
Dan Cotton
Let Brendan sing a song for once, John! And how about finally recording “Shotgun Shell” and the BT version of “Hard To Exist”? Record them and release them thru the website if no space on the record!
james swink
Live in San Antonio, any chance you may play in Austin or San A. anytime soon?
Kelly
Can’t wait to hear some new stuff! Hoping that you guys will tour in the Syracuse/Utica NY area this year! I neeeed me some BT!!
evan
Can’t wait for the next album, the albums keep getting better. Any tatoos with the smokin cat. PS email address is my new fan address. Stay in touch.
EVAN
Ashley
Can’t wait for the new album, hope you guys make it to Asheville, NC real soon! xo
Carlos Henrique dos Santos
When you come to Brazil?
WetlandsVet
Hey good luck with the new tracks. If you guys get a sec while youre in Austin try and check out the New World Theater on the west side of town there… GREAT venue (saw Little Feat there a few years back) when we were there all i could think about was you guys and the old days in NYC.
WetlandsVet
My last comment had the name wrong, its the ONE World Theater, my bad
Lester
I sure wish you guys would tour Texas. I’d drive damn near anywhere in this big ass state to see you.
powerfan
G’day guys, please tell me you are coming to tour australia soon.
no festivals just you guys, a full set from tbt would be the best.
all our love, oz.
John
What’s up guys,
Any plans to play some tunes in Europe? I’m a young fan since the beginning of the band and i still didn’t see you guys perform life. Hopefully in Europe my chance will be a bit more to watch you guys.
Cheers and keep the good tunes flowing.
John.
Holmes in SA
Aww man, you guys are in Texas now, but no tour dates in Texas????!!!! What’s up with that?
Eduardo
What about Blues Traveler in Brazil ?
It’s the kind of music we love ’round here and what kind we don’t like…
Good music is always welcome.
Jbone
Please come back to South Carolina, Really enjoyed the Balloon fest you guys did last year, Popper needs to being all you cats down to Wanee next year too, make sure you get a midnight set on the Mushroom stage! Looking forward to buying your new album when it hits the streets. Oh and add “Have my moments” to the set . THANKS FOR ALL THE MUSIC!
Cdeppisch
What’s out the window? I.e what are seeing through the window ….. Or should imagination be the driver?
marc steiner
Hey Guys! John, you probably don’t remember me, but you came into the TGIFriday in Austin, TX, last SXSW. We chatted for a min. or so. I’m a Jersey boy too. Great to hear that you are in Austin, TX. GREAT CITY! I talked to a guy, from Boston, who went to Princeton. He told me that his adviser’s son is in Blues Traveler. He was going back 15 plus years. So who’s dad works at Princeton? Have fun and keep the music playing.
Your Friend and Fan,
Marc
beagle47
“…and when I’m feeling stuck and need a buck I don’t rely on luck…”
Looking forward to spending a few of mine on the new work. Keep me posted, and thanks!
Nick
CAnt wait for you guys to come back to NC!!! i saw you last year at Carolina Theater in Greensboro… kick ass show!!! please come back soon
Brad Hensley
Houston Texas would welcome your talents, If you’re interested there is a place with character and grace called the Fitzgerald, just saw MOE there couldn’t believe how intimate and well the entire evening went off… I am originally from Illinois sure would enjoy your presence, possible spot Austin and Houston back to back nights…
Fan.
brandon
ok so when you guys start to tour again you need to come to Ohio I missed a lot of opportunities to see you play when i was in high school and now that I have gotten back into listening to your music I would really like to see you live. also do you have any tips for a 26 year old trying to pick up the harmonica. i know its never to late to learn an instrument and i already play guitar but I have my doubts about if i will be good at this. should i take lessons or just try to self teach. also to john popper you are awesome and you should check out sonny boy williamson if you haven’t heard of him yet he is on youtube check out bye bye bird or i’m a lonely man. keep on keeping on and if you need any song ideas hit me up lol
howie cox
Hey guys,favorite band since 91,John your still my favorite musician EVER! Can’t wait for some new stuff to listen to
mike
get back to your home state!!!! NJ needs a BT show!!!!
Kev Ireland
Hey, like that “creep” cover! Will you be visiting the little know island of Ireland while touring the much looked forward to new album? Or do I have to go to the USA to catch you?
Tom Gruber
Have a feeling this record will be “classic.” Have fun making it guys!!!
Tom Gruber
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