2013 SHOWS
Blind Melon performed in Mt. Pocono, PA; Veracruz, Mexico;
Decatur, IL; Indianapolis, IN; and Louisville, KY.
Travis performed at the Knickerbockers Saloon in Lafayette,
and Abandon Jalopy performed three shows in Argentina.
GLEN GRAHAM'S PRINT SHOP
Glen Graham launched a website for his printshop.
You can get prints, stickers, & T-shirts from his store.
And don't forget to check out Brooks Graham's
etsy store for her Blind Melon photography.
THE BAREFOOT MOVEMENT COVERS 'NO RAIN'
youtube link: youtu.be/JpZpXvu6HNM
youtube channel: www.youtube.com/tommynorrismusic
The Barefoot Movement recorded a cover of
'No Rain' with Brad Smith, who wrote the song.
Check out their music at www.barefoot-movement.com
SELF-TITLED & SIPPIN' TIME SESSIONS
Blind Melon re-released their self-titled debut album
as part of Record Store Day. This album also includes
songs from the Sippin' Time Sessions recorded at
Sound City with well-known producer David Briggs.
The album is available on CD, digital download, and on vinyl.
itunes amazon google-play ebay
RE-LAUNCH OF SHANNONHOON.COM
www.shannonhoon.com
A new website has been constructed at shannonhoon.com
with the blessing of Shannon's mother, Nel Hoon. She has allowed
the release of some special photos and videos of Shannon
that are truly special and unique. Thank you to Nel for her
generosity and willingness to share with all of Shannon's fans.
Nel has allowed some of the Styff Kytten footage to be released,
and it is no surprise that it is nothing-less-than-amazing.
Tara Aiesi Parsons & Brandy LaFauce-Weith have shared their
recordings of Nel telling stories about Shannon from the 2013 Vigil.
CHRIS SHINN BECOMES THE
NEW LEAD SINGER FOR +LIVE+
After Ed Kowalczyk parted ways with +Live+, Chris Shinn
joined the band and is doing an amazing job singing lead.
Blind Melon fans know Chris from his time with Luma,
Unified Theory, Everything is Energy, and his own solo work.
Chris is writing new material with +Live+ and the results
should be nothing less than amazing!
BLIND MELON FORUM RADIO #39
Check out the new episode of Blind Melon Forum Radio!
Glad to hear Matt broadcasting BMFR again!
www.blindmelonforumradio.com
THE WOLF - BRAD SMITH & NICO HOON
youtube link: http://youtu.be/iqVjY0QU3IQ
youtube channel: www.youtube.com/studiowishbone/videos
credit: Brad Smith
Brad & Nico worked on a song called "The Wolf"
and although it is unfinished, Brad shared this
cool 'behind the scenes' video. . .
NICO SINGS CHANGE WITH BLIND MELON
youtube link: youtu.be/XLM1Twb2Jo4
youtube channel: www.youtube.com/pjvedder2
credit: Dave Wallace
Dave Wallace has shared this video of Nico
singing Change with Blind Melon in Indianapolis.
JONNY KAPLAN RELEASES 'SPARKLE AND SHINE'
website: www.jonnykaplanmusic.com
Jonny Kaplan & The Lazy Stars have released
their new album, 'Sparkle and Shine.' You can get
your copy here.
TRAVIS WARREN AT KNICKERBOCKERS
Travis Warren performed at Knickerbockers Saloon in Lafayette
during Vigil weekend.
credit: Matt Rigby
2013 VIGIL IN DAYTON, IN
 link: youtu.be/cFT6cqSkeQ8 channel: www.youtube.com/jawa6969 credit: Brad Weitz |
 link: youtu.be/lVRBWBBAhiM channel: www.youtube.com/mrsjessiemelon credit: Jessie DuBois |
Many people gathered in Dayton, Indiana in September for the
annual Vigil that remembers Shannon Hoon & Tim Forkeotes.
Thank you to Brad Weitz & Sunny Melon for the wonderful slideshows.
INTERVIEW WITH GREG PRATO
by Ryan Conway
October 2013
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Greg Prato is an accomplished author, music & sports journalist, and Blind Melon fan. Check out his articles and books HERE |
ABANDON JALOPY IN ARGENTINA / "ONE FOR THE ROAD"
photo credit: Gustavo Andino
band link: Superextra
Brad Smith went down to Argentina and performed some
Abandon Jalopy shows in October. He brought a video crew
to document the experience, and it will be exciting to
see the final documentary.
Oct 18 Argentina - Mutar
Oct 19 Argentina - En Marquee
Oct 20 Argentina - En Marquee
2013 PHOTOS
Thank you to the photographers who have shared their photos from 2013!
