Spin Doctors Announce UK Tour Dates Supporting Hootie & The Blowfish
US Tour Dates Celebrating 35th Anniversary of Debut Album Pocket Full of Kryptonite Kick Off In Early 2027
Today, alt-rock and jam-band icons Spin Doctors announced a run of UK tour dates as special guests supporting Hootie & The Blowfish. Together, Hootie & the Blowfish and Spin Doctors will bring a catalogue of enduring songs that helped define an era to audiences across the UK. The band’s special guest performances begin in May 2027 at Glasgow O2 Academy, then visiting Bristol’s O2 Academy, Manchester’s Albert Hall, Birmingham’s O2 Academy and London’s Royal Albert Hall for a special grand finale. Tickets go on sale this Friday, October 30 at 10AM GMT.
“We met the Spin Doctors at a big festival by the river in Little Rock,” says Hootie & The Blowfish lead guitarist and founding member Mark Bryan. “Chris is so talented and engaging, and is a wonderful human, and dear friend. We were lucky to have the Spin Doctors on the bill at Hootiefest down in Mexico, and they are still bringing it! Eric is a spectacular and funky guitar player. Rock on, Spin Doctors!”
Also in 2027, Spin Doctors will embark on a tour celebrating the 35th anniversar in y of their debut Pocket Full of Kryptonite. The band will perform the 5× Platinum-certified album in its entirety and in sequence, alongside fan favorites spanning their nearly four-decade career. The album’s enduring singles “Two Princes” and “Little Miss Can’t Be Wrong” reached No. 7 and No. 17 on the Billboard Hot 100, respectively, with “Two Princes” earning a GRAMMY nomination for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals. Full list of tour dates are below.
“It’s hard to believe any of us are old enough to have performed any adult task 35 years ago,” says frontman Chris Barron. “When we made that album, there was a palpable sensation that we were catching something magical. It’s gratifying and fulfilling to have people still loving it and wanting to hear us play something we did all those years ago.”
“We could not be more grateful for the longevity of Pocket Full of Kryptonite,” continues drummer Aaron Comess. “We all truly enjoy playing this diverse collection of songs together after all these years. It’s going to be a blast to celebrate 35 years together.”
Formed in New York City in 1988, Spin Doctors broke through with Pocket Full of Kryptonite in 1991 The album peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard 200, and established the band as one of the defining acts of the early ’90s alternative-rock era, fueled by enduring hits including “Two Princes,” “Little Miss Can’t Be Wrong,” “Jimmy Olsen's Blues,” “How Can You Want Him (When You Know You Can Have Me),” and “What Time Is It?” Pocket Full of Kryptonite would go on to sell over 10 million copies worldwide, and catapult the band to appearances on The Late Show With Dave Letterman, Tonight Show With Jay Leno, Saturday Night Live, Top of the Pops, and the cover of Rolling Stone. Recently, Chris Barron spoke about the making of the iconic “Two Princes” music video its director Rich Murray, watch HERE.
Last year, Spin Doctors entered a new chapter with Face Full of Cake, their first album in 12 years and debut for Capitol Records. The 12-track collection finds the alt-rock veterans revitalized, with the warm, funky sound and abundance of hooks that longtime fans have come to expect. The record also marks the studio debut of bassist Jack Daley, who joins the band’s founding members Chris Barron, Eric Schenkman, and Aaron Comess. Recorded in Asbury Park at Daley’s studio, Face Full of Cake captures the effortless chemistry and joy of a band still discovering what it can do together.
Known for their distinctive blend of alt-rock and improvisational jams, Spin Doctors have built a reputation for dynamic live performances that have continued to evolve throughout their career. With 38 years of history behind them and a new album and blockbuster touring schedule ahead, Spin Doctors are proving they are still just getting started.
Spin Doctors Tour Dates Supporting Hootie & The Blowfish
May 10, 2027 - Glasgow, UK - O2 Academy
May 12, 2027 - Bristol, UK - O2 Academy
May 13, 2027 - Manchester, UK - Albert Hall
May 15, 2027 - Birmingham, UK - O2 Academy
May 16, 2027 - London, UK - Royal Albert Hall
Spin Doctors Pocket Full of Kryptonite 35th Anniversary Tour Dates:
Jan 22, 2027 - Las Vegas, NV - Golden Nugget
Feb 18, 2027 - Indianapolis, IN - The Vogue *
Feb 19, 2027 - Detroit, MI - MotorCity Casino Hotel: Grand Ballroom
Feb 20, 2027 - Cleveland, OH - House of Blues Cleveland: Music Hall *
Feb 25, 2027 - San Francisco, CA - The Fillmore *
Feb 27, 2027 - Fort McDowell, AZ - We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort
Mar 05, 2027 - New York, NY - Irving Plaza
Mar 06, 2027 - Rutland, VT - Paramount Theatre *
Mar 11, 2027 - Tulsa, OK - River Spirit Casino Resort: The Cove
Mar 12, 2027 - New Braunfels, TX - Brauntex Theatre
Mar 13, 2027 - Dallas, TX - The Kessler Theater ^
Mar 19, 2027 - Ridgefield, CT - Ridgefield Playhouse +
Mar 20, 2027 - Boston, MA - Paradise Rock Club
* with Nine Days
^ with Patrice Pike Band
+ with James Maddock