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. The song personifies frontman Vaden Lewis' long struggle with low self-esteem. Meanwhile, Blues Traveler has announced a run of tour dates beginning May 1, 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 moment for fans of that era of music. It also demonstrates the enduring appeal and influence of the alternative rock scene of the 1990s.

The details

The Toadies' new album 'The Charmer' is due out on May 1 and was recorded with the late engineer Steve Albini, who passed away in 2024. Blues Traveler's newly announced tour dates will kick off on May 1 in Thibodaux, Louisiana and include a July 4 performance at the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado. Tickets for the Blues Traveler shows 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 will 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 alternative rock band known for hits like 'Possum Kingdom'.

Vaden Lewis

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

Blues Traveler

A '90s jam band known for songs like 'Run-Around' and 'Hook'.

Steve Albini

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

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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 (98online.com)

What’s next

Tickets for Blues Traveler's tour dates go on sale this Friday, February 28th, at 10 a.m. local time.

The takeaway

The return of iconic '90s rock acts like the Toadies and Blues Traveler is a nostalgic treat for fans, demonstrating the enduring appeal of alternative music from that era.