The Blues Traveler, Gin Blossoms, and Spin Doctors triple bill rolls into CMAC in Canandaigua for a second Upstate New York date, bringing the nineties rock party to the Finger Lakes. If you missed the SPAC show ten days earlier, here’s your chance.
About Blues Traveler
Blues Traveler has been touring relentlessly since the late 1980s, built around John Popper’s extraordinary harmonica work and the band’s deep roots in jam-rock and blues. Their mid-nineties breakthrough brought them mainstream success, but it’s the live show that has always been the heart of the Blues Traveler experience. Gin Blossoms bring their indelible power pop hooks and heartland rock sensibility, while Spin Doctors contribute their funk-rock energy and infectious grooves. The three bands together represent a golden era of American rock when the lines between alternative, jam, and roots music blurred in the most exciting ways. It’s a package that delivers an entire evening of hits and deep cuts from three of the decade’s most distinctive voices.
The Venue
CMAC (Constellation Brands-Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center) in Canandaigua is the jewel of the Finger Lakes concert scene. The outdoor amphitheater sits on former vineyard land, offering pavilion and lawn seating surrounded by the rolling countryside of Ontario County. It’s a venue that consistently delivers an outstanding concert experience, and for a multi-band summer show, the spacious grounds and early start time make it easy to settle in for the duration.
Tickets & Details
Blues Traveler with Gin Blossoms and Spin Doctors performs at CMAC on August 9, 2026 at 6:00 PM. Check the link for current pricing. Get tickets.
Having this triple bill play both SPAC and CMAC in the same summer is a treat for Upstate rock fans. The Finger Lakes crowd always brings great energy, and CMAC’s intimate feel compared to some of the region’s larger amphitheaters means you’re going to feel closer to the music no matter where your seat is. For fans of nineties rock who live west of Syracuse, this is the easier play logistically, and the show itself will be every bit as good. Get your crew together, head to Canandaigua, and relive the best of the nineties under the Finger Lakes sky. The Finger Lakes vineyard setting at CMAC adds a special touch that makes this show feel distinct from the SPAC date earlier in the month.