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Tuesday, October 21, 2008 7:55 AM

Current mood:  crushed
Hello Melonheads,

We regret to inform you that we will have to cancel the first 2
weeks of our tour that is due to start in San Francisco tomorrow,
October 21st. After the last run through Canada, Travis was having
problems with his voice which were not clearing up. Normally with a
few days rest he has been able to recover, but the problems persisted
and he went to see a voice specialist. The doctor ordered him to rest
his voice for 2 weeks or he would risk permanent damage. Unfortunately
this wipes out a portion of this tour, which we were all very excited
to do. We will resume the tour on November 6th at the Majestic Theatre
in Detroit. We apologize for the many inconveniences this will likely
cause, and we will either reschedule shows or refund all the tickets.
Information regarding this will be posted here soon. Here is a list of
the shows which will be cancelled:


Oct 21....The Independent.....San Francisco, CA

Oct 23...Majestic Theatre.......Ventura, CA

Oct 24... House of Blues.........Anaheim, CA

Oct 26...Canes Bar & Grill.......San Diego, CA

Oct 27.....The Rock........Tuscon, AZ

Oct 29......Meridian...... Houston, TX

Oct 30......The Village.......Little Rock, AR

Oct 31......George's Majestic Lounge...... Fayetteville, AR

Nov 2........Streeters......Traverse City, MI

Nov 3........The Vogue......Indianapolis, IN

Nov 4.........The Machine Shop.......Flint, MI
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yo mama

 
rest, get better, relax... we'll all still be here when you're ready...
 
Posted by yo mama on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 - 1:25 AM
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Miss Vicky M.

 
totally bummed the cali shows will not be happening:(
this is the 2nd time the San Diego show gets canceled:(
but i hope Travis gets better soon!
<3 ya guys!
 
Posted by Miss Vicky M. on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 - 1:26 AM
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Summer ☮

 
:( i was looking forward to houston, but vocal rest is no joke! hope travis gets better soon!!
 
Posted by Summer ☮ on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 - 1:26 AM
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Urs

 
I hope you get better soon Travis!

xo
 
Posted by Urs on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 - 1:38 AM
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JaysOn

 
That iz horrible ----I wish TravisT the best---I was lOoking forward to seeiNg you guys twice in twO days again in Arkansas this time>-----but wOuldn't waNt to destroy his vOice permanently----try
to cOme back to the area---maybe a little bit mOre north----~by st'lewy or sOmthing----
Well Happy HalloweeN guys----
~JaysOn
 
Posted by JaysOn on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 - 1:38 AM
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Driftwood Rider

 
This isn't horrible...it isn't something as bad as years before. We all have been here, listening for so many years, we're, or at least I'm not about to stop listening now....Be grateful. It's ok. We shall prevail. Travis take care. No one's giving up. And anyone who does, shouldn't be there in the first place.

 
Posted by Driftwood Rider on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 - 10:08 AM
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~^ Rob ^~

 
Wow.. the Vancouver show was amazing. So sorry to hear you had to suffer for us Trav... Take good care of that voice while the boys start writing for the next album = )
 
Posted by ~^ Rob ^~ on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 - 10:08 AM
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Bill Travers

 
Obvious fan post:

"Turn the lights off and rest
Don't you worry no more
Heal your pain and your sores
We'll be there when you wake"

Too easy.

 
Posted by Bill Travers on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 - 10:08 AM
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POmaika'i

 
you crushed me, just now.
:(
 
Posted by POmaika'i on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 - 10:08 AM
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Jessica
Jessica Puckett

 
Hate to hear that Travis is having a hard time right now. Hope that the r&r will solve the problem. Hope to see ya'll soon, of course, after this has cleared up.

 
Posted by Jessica on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 - 10:11 AM
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Lynnea
Lynnea Weitz

 
Feel better soon Travis! :)
 
Posted by Lynnea on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 - 10:11 AM
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Lindz

 
Hope you feel better soon Travis :(
 
Posted by Lindz on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 - 10:12 AM
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ELLISD
Eron Ellis

 
Please Get better Travis and come back to Arkansas or Southeast Missouri. I do not want my money back I want to see Blind Melon Live.
Get better Travis! Be Well! See you soon!
 
Posted by ELLISD on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 - 10:12 AM
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~JaysOn~ ™

 
That iz horrible ----I wish TravisT the best---I was lOoking forward to seeiNg you guys twice in twO days again in Arkansas this time>-----but wOuldn't waNt to destroy his vOice permanently----try
to cOme back to the area---maybe a little bit mOre north----~by st'lewy or sOmthing----
Well Happy HalloweeN guys----
~JaysOn
 
Posted by ~JaysOn~ ™ on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 - 10:12 AM
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sonya

 
Take good care of yourself, Travis. Two weeks is nothing in the scheme of things.

 
Posted by sonya on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 - 12:46 PM
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sowles~abowl*o*jokes

 
bummer. keep us posted cuz we're planning on fort wayne on nov. 7.


get better, Travis!!
 
Posted by sowles~abowl*o*jokes on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 - 2:54 PM
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Andy and Mary

 
You were great the first time in Pittsburgh at Diesel... I thought I would never get a blind melon stub! But now I will have two!!! HA! Love the new album!!!
 
Posted by Andy and Mary on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 - 2:54 PM
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~Karen~
Karen rutt

 
Get well Travis.

 
Posted by ~Karen~ on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 - 2:55 PM
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Micah

 
Get better soon Travis! Can't wait to see you guys! Peace & Love!!!
 
Posted by Micah on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 - 2:55 PM
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Jade

 
Feel better Travis, hope you know your sign language :)
 
Posted by Jade on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 - 5:19 PM
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zig zag zen

 
Wicked high vocal range+ heavy tour sched= permanent vox damage
wicked awsome band+hungry fans = we have no problem waiting for your healing
get well soon!
 
Posted by zig zag zen on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 - 5:19 PM
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Devin
Devin Pugliano

 
feel better, man.

your voice & future in music is more important than a few dates.

 
Posted by Devin on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 - 5:19 PM
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SUNSHINE BEHAVIOR

 
SO sorry to hear it! Hope you're up and running soon, enjoy the quiet while you can!

Sunshine Behavior
Minneapolis, mn
 
Posted by SUNSHINE BEHAVIOR on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 - 6:03 PM
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Eric
Eric Hillard

 
aw. you guys fucked me.
wanted to see you in anaheim
 
Posted by Eric on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 - 8:48 PM
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STAGE JUNKIE!!
Michael J.T.

 
I can't resist this!!
Who the F*** do you think you are ERRRRRRRICK? Damn are you THAT selfish and SELF CENTERED that you can't have any understanding or sympathy for Travis? Do you REALLY think they came in to this HORRIBLE situation and just made this decision lightly?.. You can bet your ASS that EVERYONE involved (Managers, Road crew, EVERY employee effected at EVERY VENUE, The other band mates, all of the people that are "behind the scenes", All the people that have invested their LIVES into Blind Melon, All the recording studios and WHAT about the CONTRACTS that Blind Melon stands to LOSE money on??? HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS!!...ETC ETC ETC) were UP IN ARMS AND SCURRYING to figure out how to deal with this!! I've been a musician all my life! CAN you even BEGIN to know what a heart break it is when even a SMALL show has to be canceled? NOPE YOU DON'T BECAUSE YOU ARE A STUPID PERSON!! WISE UP!!

If I was one of the guys.. I'd be saying.."Damn.. I'm GLAD we aren't going to the place where THAT asshole lives!"
 
Posted by STAGE JUNKIE!! on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 - 10:53 PM
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ÆˉREMŸˉÆ
Jeremiah Rich

 
U can do it GET well soon we still love you...
 
Posted by ÆˉREMŸˉÆ on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 - 8:48 PM
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Ed
Ed Brown

 
DUDE! NO! Not again with the San Diego show! At least this time I didn't get all the way there before finding out. I hope you get better Travis, but I am kinda pissed. I think as soon as your voice gets better you owe it to us to cancel one of the other shows (where you have already played a few times) and come to San Diego. I am about ready to give up on ya'll and say "fuck it" if it happens again. I truely do wish you the best with your voice (it is amazing), but you have to think about your fans too. I will try one more time to see you guys, but that is it, then I give up.


L8
 
Posted by Ed on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 - 8:49 PM
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rotten apples, blind melons, and a doobie for two
mike drevs

 
rest well travis!
 
Posted by rotten apples, blind melons, and a doobie for two on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 - 8:49 PM
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ThE BeaTniK iD [as far left as i can]

 
Hope your feelin better soon Travis :)

you guys take it easy and take care :)
 
Posted by ThE BeaTniK iD [as far left as i can] on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 - 8:49 PM
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Sean Conlon

 
Ok...so the Toad's Place show is still on. Excellent.


Get better, Travis.

 
Posted by Sean Conlon on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 - 8:49 PM
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STAGE JUNKIE!!
Michael J.T.

 
TRAVIS!!!! GET WELL SOON BRO!!! Love from St Louis and hey "F" those LOSERS that are too damn SELF CENTERED to know what kind of sacrifice it is to have to cancel even ONE show, not to mention MANY!!

Michael J.T.


Live to Rock
Rock to Live!!
 
Posted by STAGE JUNKIE!! on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 - 10:53 PM
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BLARESY
Dizzi's MAma

 
i hate that. i plan on seeing every show... i even have a baby named nico... i am very dedicated....much love...
 
Posted by BLARESY on Wednesday, October 22, 2008 - 12:54 AM
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Paul
Paul Lytle

 
We'll be there next time, guys.
Just get well so we can still hear ya for years to come!
 
Posted by Paul on Wednesday, October 22, 2008 - 3:34 PM
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A Borderline Studio

 
That's Cool! We Can All Catch You Next Round!
 
Posted by A Borderline Studio on Wednesday, October 22, 2008 - 3:34 PM
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Odessa P. Coaltrain
Odessa P. Coaltrain

 
No Worries!!!
Much Love and GodSpeed...
opc~
 
Posted by Odessa P. Coaltrain on Wednesday, October 22, 2008 - 3:34 PM
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★ Lisalinn ★

 
awwww, well take care and just get yourself well. that's what's important.

 
Posted by ★ Lisalinn ★ on Wednesday, October 22, 2008 - 3:34 PM
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redwild1

 
All I care about is some true longevity w/ Blind Melon on this round so whatever it takes guyz ! Feel better Travis ! If U need a sponge bath or any kind of a "personal touch give me a ring & I'll do things a nurse couldn't fathom ! LOL I hope 2 C U all back on the road soon, just take UR time cuz no tour date or lack there of is worth N-E permanent damage. UR fans have been loyal this long w/o a band even being there 4 some of that time..... so we aren't going N-E-where N-E-time soon.
U can't shake us, & definitely can't break us ! Get well soon & as Gwen says it best 'Don't Speak'
 
Posted by redwild1 on Wednesday, October 22, 2008 - 3:35 PM
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FauxHawk Mafia

 
This news is very, VERY ungood.
We wants you to come back to Fayetteville! RESCHEDULE!!
Thanks,

Fayetteville and the surrounding areas :(
 
Posted by FauxHawk Mafia on Wednesday, October 22, 2008 - 3:35 PM
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Dawn
Dawn Bilyeu

 
Get well soon, Travis!
 
Posted by Dawn on Wednesday, October 22, 2008 - 3:35 PM
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Herb
Herbert Aikin

 
Travis is our savior for bringing back our fave band. we totally understand how it is. it's hard to sing that high and loud and not blow out your voice....no matter who you are. sad to miss this show but hope to see you soon. take your time and heal up man. we love you always.

 
Posted by Herb on Wednesday, October 22, 2008 - 3:35 PM
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Kizmet

 
i'm bummed you won't be playing in traverse city, but it all starts with taking care of yourselves! rest up, and please schedule another round in northern michigan!!! green bay, wisconsin, or duluth, minnesota, would be cool, too; remember us northern folks:)!!!
 
Posted by Kizmet on Wednesday, October 22, 2008 - 5:46 PM
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cory
Cory Jones

 
bummer. I didn't catch you guys last time you came to SF so I was making sure I saw you this time. Are you coming back?!?! Anyway, get better, Travis.

 
Posted by cory on Wednesday, October 22, 2008 - 5:46 PM
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Dougie
Dougalicious Dougie

 
dON'T WRECK THAT VOICE FOR GOOD BUDDY, WE NEED YA.

 
Posted by Dougie on Wednesday, October 22, 2008 - 5:46 PM
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Scott

 
Feel better.
See you in SF when you're able to get back out here!
 
Posted by Scott on Wednesday, October 22, 2008 - 11:02 PM
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Keep it simple stupid
courtney Lohse

 
Oh my! I hope recovery goes as planned for you Travis!
When are you coming back to Davenport, IA?
Can't wait to see you guys at the New Year show!!!
Love love love
 
Posted by Keep it simple stupid on Wednesday, October 22, 2008 - 11:02 PM
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Zuul Logjammer
Brian White

 
Dude I've been trying to catch you guys in Michigan for almost a year and FINALLY got tickets for 11-6 at the Majestic in Detroit and the show is in JEOPARDY! Like I always say, Karma's got a BIG ole' fuckin baseball bat, and she's battin' a thousand! I must've pissed SOMEONE off!

Hope the show still goes on, but if not I can understand why.
Hope the tour goes well! You guys got a HUGE following here in Saginaw, MI!
 
Posted by Zuul Logjammer on Wednesday, October 22, 2008 - 11:03 PM
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melonhead
Brandon Reed

 
ultimately the health of you guys is the most important thing if you guys have to rest it will be just fine, i mean we waited ten years and id wait ten more, i fucking love you guys, and you need to be in good health and continue to blow minds around the country, my best wishes go out to travis and the rest of the band, please come back to columbus ohio damnit!!!!
 
Posted by melonhead on Wednesday, October 22, 2008 - 11:03 PM
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Holli

 
Bummer! Hope all is well! Luv You guys!
 
Posted by Holli on Thursday, October 23, 2008 - 2:35 PM
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jimmy

 
get some rest travis we definatly want a longer run this time!!
 
Posted by jimmy on Thursday, October 23, 2008 - 5:01 PM
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Elphaba

 
Travis, as a mother of 5.5, I'm going to go totally mom on your ass and tell you to rest that voice! LOL Seriously, brother man...get better soon and take care of yourself. If there's one thing you can usually count on, it's the forgiving nature of Melonheads, so don't sweat things until you recover.


In peace, Janet & Family in MS :)
 
Posted by Elphaba on Saturday, October 25, 2008 - 2:42 AM
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