Toadies Release New Song, Blues Traveler Announces Tour Dates

The '90s rock bands are back with new music and live shows.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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The Toadies have premiered a new song called 'The Charmer,' the title track off their upcoming album. In other '90s band news, Blues Traveler has announced a run of tour dates, including a July 4 performance at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado.

Why it matters

The return of popular '90s rock acts like the Toadies and Blues Traveler is a nostalgic treat for fans of that era of music. Their new releases and tour announcements signal a continued interest in the sounds that defined alternative rock in the 1990s.

The details

The Toadies' new song 'The Charmer' personifies frontman Vaden Lewis' long struggle with low self-esteem. The album of the same name is due out on May 1 and was recorded with the late engineer Steve Albini, who passed away in 2024. Blues Traveler has announced a run of tour dates beginning on May 1 in Thibodaux, Louisiana, including a July 4 performance at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado. Tickets go on sale this Friday at 10 a.m. local time.

  • The Toadies' new album 'The Charmer' is due out on May 1, 2026.
  • Blues Traveler's tour dates begin on May 1, 2026.
  • Blues Traveler will perform at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado on July 4, 2026.

The players

Toadies

A '90s rock band known for their hit song 'Possum Kingdom'.

Vaden Lewis

The frontman of the Toadies who wrote the new song 'The Charmer' about his struggles with low self-esteem.

Steve Albini

The late engineer who worked on the Toadies' new album 'The Charmer' before his passing in 2024.

Blues Traveler

A '90s rock band known for their jam-band style and hit song 'Run-Around'.

Red Rocks Amphitheatre

An iconic outdoor music venue located in Morrison, Colorado.

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What they’re saying

“I was afraid that if I lose that part of me that has such self-loathing that I won't be able to write music anymore. I decided to take that apart and make it a character, The Charmer.”

— Vaden Lewis, Toadies Frontman

What’s next

Tickets for Blues Traveler's tour, including their July 4 show at Red Rocks, go on sale this Friday at 10 a.m. local time.

The takeaway

The return of beloved '90s rock acts like the Toadies and Blues Traveler is a welcome dose of nostalgia for fans, showcasing the enduring appeal of the alternative rock sounds that defined that era of music.