Episode notes
This week, I’m joined by Tad Kinchla, bassist for Blues Traveler, as we dig into songs from across the band’s 30+ year career — from radio staples to deep cuts and creative detours you may have missed.
We talk about material from their soul-inspired album, Traveler’s Soul, and revisit the story behind their ahead-of-its-time 2000 digital release, Decisions of the Sky. Tad also breaks down the origins of “F**ked Run,” the band’s darker, minor-key reinterpretation of their signature hit “Runaround,” and how reimagining familiar songs keeps the catalog fresh onstage.
Along the way, we get into Blues Traveler’s collaborative spirit — working with artists ...