A trio of 90s-y, festival-friendly acts — Blues Traveler, Gin Blossoms and Spin Doctors — just posted a multi-stop summer run that hits a nice chunk of the Midwest in September…but there’s no Chicago date on the poster.
The tour poster (shared on r/riotfest) lists a handful of Midwest shows in mid-September, including:
- 09/10 — Des Moines, IA
- 09/11 — Omaha, NE
- 09/12 — Waite Park, MN
- 09/15 — Kansas City, MO
- 09/17 — Cincinnati, OH
- 09/18 — Allegan, MI
- 09/19 — Traverse City, MI
That cluster has Riot Fest fans scratching their heads — a few Redditors pointed out this lineup feels like perfect festival fodder and wondered why the tour skips Chicago. Highlights from the thread:
“I would 100% see all three of these bands at Riot Fest, and would love every second of it.” — u/doodlezoey
“Ravinia like they were last year.” — u/UnusualFruitHammock
“Ultimate Dad Rock 🤘 fest” — u/MyNameIsMadders
Other fans noted these groups often play suburban venues, casinos or the occasional outdoor festival — and that Ravinia seems like a natural fit after last year. One user even suggested it could slot into a 90s alt-pop throwback day if promoters wanted to lean into nostalgia.
We don’t have any confirmation that Chicago will be added; sometimes tours open with regional dates and add big-city stops later. The original poster (u/daywalkerwithsoul) shared the flyer on r/riotfest — we’ve embedded the image for reference.
If you’re into high-school-alt-rock nostalgia, this run is worth keeping an eye on. We’ll update the wire if a Windy City show pops up. Got thoughts or want to trade memories from Gin Blossoms shows of yore? Drop a comment.
Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/RiotFest/comments/1qicgdx/blues_traveler_gin_blossoms_spin_doctors_in/