Blues Traveler, Gin Blossoms, and Spin Doctors share the stage at CMAC in Canandaigua on Sunday, August 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM. This is the 90s triple bill that alt-rock fans have been asking for — three bands that defined a sound, a decade, and a whole lot of road trips — together on one Finger Lakes summer night.
About the Show
Let’s be honest — you know every one of these songs. Blues Traveler’s “Run-Around” and “Hook.” Gin Blossoms’ “Hey Jealousy” and “Follow You Down.” Spin Doctors’ “Two Princes” and “Little Miss Can’t Be Wrong.” These weren’t just hits — they were the soundtrack to the early and mid-90s, the songs that lived on every mixtape and every alt-rock station in America. All three bands are still touring, still playing with energy, and still delivering the goods live.
Blues Traveler, anchored by John Popper’s legendary harmonica work, brings a jam-band edge that stretches songs into territory the studio versions only hinted at. Gin Blossoms deliver power-pop perfection with a bittersweet streak. Spin Doctors bring the groove and the funk. Together, it’s a show that covers an enormous amount of ground — and this is their second Upstate NY date, which tells you something about the demand.
Want to revisit the era? Blues Traveler’s Four on Amazon is a great starting point.
The Venue
CMAC — Constellation Brands–Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center — sits on the edge of Canandaigua Lake and is one of the most scenic amphitheaters in Upstate NY. The pavilion seating is excellent, and the lawn has a view that most venues can only dream about. For a laid-back, sing-along kind of show like this, the lawn with a blanket and a cooler is the way to go. Full CMAC venue guide here.
Tickets & Details
- Date: Sunday, August 9, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM
- Venue: CMAC, Canandaigua, NY
If you were alive in the 90s, you owe it to yourself. If you weren’t, this is a history lesson that comes with a lake view and a sunset.