Rain dogs 'Cats, delays opener Jun 22, 2009
The song "No Rain" by Blind Melon played over the loudspeaker. "You know, in 20-plus years of being in baseball, this is one of the hardest decisions I've had to make," said a damp and disappointed Rick Murphy, the ValleyCats' general manager. (Albany Times Union)
Links to other featured weather-related tunes Jun 17, 2009
by Blind Melon 9/3/08. by Poi Dog Pondering 8/27/08. (USA Today -- Weather)
Saratoga Winners fire is probed May 1, 2009
"I've seen everything from Jewel to Sepultura to Blind Melon," said Ralph Renna. "It was like my second home. We were all like one big family working there.". (Albany Times Union)
Girl Talk headlines Loup Garou in April Mar 20, 2009
This year s lineup takes a very different direction than last year s, which featured famous New Orleans group Rebirth Brass band and popular 90s bands Everclear and Blind Melon. Comments. (The Maroon, LA)
On Megan Mainzer-Ramirez 's iPod Mar 6, 2009
"No Rain," Blind Melon. Total songs: 1,301. (Boston Globe)
Cheech & Chong a dope deal Feb 15, 2009
Marin who established himself as an actor before he and Chong reunited last year kept with classic songs like Mexican American and Born in East L.A. and favourite personas like that raunchy redneck fella; while Chong who guested on That '70s Show and served a nine-month prison sentence for selling bongs online while they were separated got big laughs for playing blues man Blind Melon Chitlin and for his casual between-skit standup, where he explained how he passed his time. "I had to take a drug... (Winnipeg Sun)
Blind Melon renewed? Mar 4, 2008
Renewed Blind Melon steps into the light ... Renewed Blind Melon steps into the light ... That might have been the last anyone heard from Blind Melon, except that a guy at Atlantic Records sent a scruffy and promising young singer and songwriter to Thorn and Smith's studio. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Damian de Magistris Feb 23, 2008
Dear Ol' Dad - Blind Melon. Drifting - Pearl Jam. (Boston Globe)
Blind Melon Preps First Studio Set Since '95 Jan 23, 2008
Greg Prato, N.Y. The recently reborn Blind Melon will release its first studio album in 13 years this spring ... Without eschewing familiar Blind Melon sounds, the album ventures off on tracks like "Sometimes," according to Warren ... Also in the works is a book that will focus on the Hoon era of Blind Melon, tentatively titled "Caramel Cake Covered Christmas: The Story of Shannon Hoon and Blind Melon." Updates about the book will be included on the group's. (Billboard.com)
Bruce Springsteen to headline Harley's 105th anniversary Jan 22, 2008
Additional acts scheduled to perform Aug. 29-30 at the Summerfest grounds include: The Black Crowes, Blue Oyster Cult, The Crave, Dr. John, Peter Frampton, Puddle of Mudd, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Buddy Guy, Gary Allan, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, War, Blind Melon, Cameo, Dierks Bentley, Foghat, Los Lonely Boys and ZZ Top. "This will be the concert event of 2008," said Paul James, Harley-Davidson's director of product communication. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Harley-Davidson Continues Epic Ride With Once-in-a-Lifetime Concert Events Jan 22, 2008
The Black Crowes Black Rebel Motorcycle Club Blind Melon Blue Oyster Cult Buddy Guy Cameo The Crave Daughtry Dierks Bentley Dr. John Gary Allan Foghat Peter Frampton Joan Jett and the Blackhearts Los Lonely Boys Puddle of Mudd War ZZ Top. GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
The way we were (01/03) Jan 4, 2008
Blues Traveler, The Barkays, Temptations Review, Kyiv Symphony Orchestra, Diunna Greenleaf, Paul Thorn, Robert Earl Keen, Marty Stuart, Charlie Rich Jr., Rush of Fools, Hubert Sumlin, Bob Margolin, Blind Melon, Jeff Bates, Colin Linden, Bobby Blue Bland, Big George Brock, Al Green, Superchick and Black Oak Arkansas, to name some. There were buzzworthy moments. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Good time to leave Friends behind Jan 3, 2008
Next thing you know, they'll be inviting us down for sodas and sundaes at the Peach Pit with Dylan and Kelly before screening a special event one-off Blind Melon live arena spectacular. Put it this way: behaving like awestruck teens over an ancient white-bread comedy series ain't doing them any favours out there on credibility street (Neighbourhood Watch meets alternate Wednesdays). (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Melonized (12/13) Dec 14, 2007
Silly me, I'd been concerned the end of semester exams at Mississippi State University would negatively impact the crowd for Blind Melon ... The old days date back to the first half of the '90s when Blind Melon garnered massive MTV air and Grammy nominations for Best New Artist and Best Rock Performance ... In Providence, R.I., on Oct. 7, a resurrected Blind Melon kicked off their first tour in well over a decade. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Blind Melon, home for the holidays (12/6) Dec 7, 2007
Blind Melon, one of the strongest rock bands to emerge from the early '90s, is re-formed, reborn and on tour, with its Golden Triangle roots intact ... It was about this time 15 years ago that I found myself in the woods of western Lowndes county, bundled up against the biting cold, making mud for Blind Melon ... In 1992, Blind Melon was on the brink of living every band's dream. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
11 Things: Rain songs Dec 7, 2007
"No Rain" Blind Melon (1993). "And all I can do is just pour some tea for two/ And speak my point of view/ But it's not sane/ It's not sane". (San Francisco Chronicle)
Big Christmas, TSO style (11/15) Nov 16, 2007
Blind Melon will be in concert at Rick's Cafe Dec. 11. Check for ticket sales or call (662) 323-7425. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Key to the city for Cyrus? Give me an achy break Nov 9, 2007
If so, I'll start petitions right here, right now to give keys to Vanilla Ice, Nelson, Gerardo Blind Melon and Jesus Jones. 4. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Rock Band setlist revealed Oct 30, 2007
I mean c'mon, where the fudge is PJ, Temple of the Dog, Blind Melon, Faith No More and most importantly TOOL. Being an avid SG fan I'm absolutely giddy about kickin' some melancholy with "Black Hole Sun", but they could've done much better with "Spoonman" or "Outshined" (I wanted to include "Kickstand" but I already heard an awful lot of it in Road Rash, also its really, REALLY SHORT). (GameSpot)
To bee or not to bee? Oct 29, 2007
The 'No Rain' video by Blind Melon. Remember the Bee Girl. (The Palm Beach Post)
Comment on Leslie's blog Oct 3, 2007
You know that Blind Melon video for "No Rain," where the little bee girl travels through the world looking for people like her, and finally stumbles on a nation of bee people ready to accept her as one of their own. That's how I felt last night - everybody knew all the words to almost every song. (The Palm Beach Post)
Today in History September 29 Sep 29, 2007
Rock musician Brad Smith (Blind Melon) is 39. Rhythm-and-blues singer Devante Swing (Jodeci) is 38. (MSNBC -- Race)
Cheaper videos the rule as MTV's 24th-annual VMAs nears Sep 8, 2007
It does feel smaller, cheaper, says veteran music video director Samuel Bayer, whose many clips include Nirvana s Smells Like Teen Spirit, Blind Melon s No Rain and Green Day s Boulevard of Broken Dreams, which won six awards at the 2005 VMAs. Even Kanye West one of the most video-conscious artists in music experimented with a small, quirky clip for his new hit Can t Tell Me Nothing. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
More of this story Aug 25, 2007
The 62-studio warehouse saw a parade of early-'90s L.A. acts and punk rock royalty, including the Circle Jerks, Blind Melon, Goldfinger and the Melvins. Mellower artists like Macy Gray and Ozomatli have also rented there. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Starkville man a local legend with MSU students Jul 24, 2007
They were called Blind Melon and had pretty good success. Reader Comments. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Penning 'Cast Iron Letters' That Stand the Test of Time: Singer Songwriter Adam Zwig Keeps the Legacy of Folk-Rock Alive May 31, 2007
All of his projects have been co-produced by veteran producer and engineer Jon Plum, whose resume includes everyone from Pearl Jam and Alice In Chains to Melissa Etheridge and Blind Melon. A national radio campaign promoting the optimistic, dreamlike single "Castaways" to adult contemporary and pop radio is currently underway--in addition to a college radio campaign for the whole disc. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
LOCAL SCENE: ECHL won't turn blind eye Apr 23, 2007
Maybe something from Third Eye Blind or Blind Melon. Better yet, sneak in a snippet from "Blind" by Bakersfield rock band Korn. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Sophomore slump? Not for Justin Timberlake Feb 23, 2007
" This follow-up to the epic "Bat Out of Hell" landed with a thud. ALSO ... Counting Crows, "Recovering the Satellites"; Blind Melon, "Soup"; Lauryn Hill, "Unplugged"; Jewel, "Spirit"; Run-D.M.C., "King of Rock"; Siouxsie and the Banshees, "Join Hands" THE 411: Justin Timberlake With Pink. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 27. $39.50-$83. Philips Arena, 1 Philips Drive N.W., Atlanta. 404-249-6400, . Sponsored Links MOST POPULAR STORIES Search AJC Archives Search staff-written and other selected articles. from 1985... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Albums you (probably) missed in 2006 Feb 23, 2007
In addition to loss, we also witnessed the reunion of acts such as Blind Melon and Genesis. Even The Smashing Pumpkins patched up a few misunderstandings and reformed. (The New Hampshire, NH)
Brass Biggins hopes to bring original music to Tuscaloosa Feb 1, 2007
Lead guitarist Allen Sandlin said Blind Melon is his biggest inspiration, drawing on funk-inspired rock riffs. Marian, Mason and drummer Stefan Mullinax share a passion for jazz - in fact, a mutual love for Miles Davis' "Kind of Blue" brought more camaraderie among the group. (The Crimson White, AL)
Podcast: Your top concerts Jan 20, 2007
Blind Melon comes in at a close second in Boone NC in front of a very small audience in a gymnasium at Appalachian St.. Posted by: mr piggles. (USA Today -- Life)
The Best and Worst of 2006: Music Jan 17, 2007
Blind Melon managed to get back together, even though lead singer Shannon Hoon died from a drug overdose in 1995 ... We tried hating this turn of events but the tracks were so solidly written and preformed, and we fell in love with Blind Melon all over again. (Washington University Student Life, MO)
