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Blues Traveler

Blues Traveler (formerly known as "The Establishment" or "The Black Cat Jam" or "The Establishment Blues Band") is an American rock band that formed in Princeton, New Jersey in 1987. They are known for extensive use of segues in live performances, and were considered a key part of the re-emerging jam band scene of the 1990s, spearheading the H.O.R.D.E. touring music festival. Currently, the group comprises singer and harmonica player John Popper, guitarist Chan Kinchla, drummer Brendan Hill, bassist Tad Kinchla, and keyboardist Ben Wilson. Tad Kinchla and Ben Wilson joined the band following the death of original bassist Bobby Sheehan in 1999.


Aliases
  • The Establishment
  • The Establishment Blues Band
  • The Black Cat Jam
  • John Popper
  • Chan Kinchla
  • Brendan Hill
  • Tad Kinchla
  • Ben Wilson
  • Bobby Sheehan
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Guest Star

Episode Late Night With David Letterman
Show #1806
1993
Episode Selfie
Traumatic Party Stress Disorder
2014
Episode Saturday Night Live
Mariel Hemingway/Blues Traveler
1995
Episode Today
April 9, 2015
2015
Episode Late Show with David Letterman
Show #0106
1994