The Blues Traveler will co-headline the CMAC stage with Gin Blossoms on Aug. 9. From left to right: Tad Kinchla, Ben Wilson, John Popper, Chan Kinchla, Brendan Hill.
The Blues Traveler will co-headline the CMAC stage with Gin Blossoms on Aug. 9. From left to right: Tad Kinchla, Ben Wilson, John Popper, Chan Kinchla, Brendan Hill.
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Blues Traveler and Gin Blossoms bring hits to CMAC

Two iconic American rock bands, Blues Traveler and Gin Blossoms, will perform their special 2026 co-headlining tour at Constellation Brands-Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center this weekend with Spin Doctors.

The bands, known for hits like “Run-Around” and “Hey Jealousy,” will take the CMAC stage this Sunday, Aug. 9 at 6 p.m.

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This will be the band’s second co-headlining summer tour in a row and will run 35 dates from coast to coast. In 2025, Blues Traveler celebrated the 30th anniversary of their Grammy-winning hit, “Run-Around.” This year, the tour will celebrate the 35th anniversary of Spin Doctor’s debut, “Pocket Full of Kryptonite.”

This will be CMAC’s 12th show of the 2026 summer concert season.

Here’s what to know.

Blues Traveler and Gin Blossoms CMAC concert: tickets, details

Tickets for the Aug. 9 show currently range from around $45 to $150, and can be purchased through Ticketmaster.com.

Doors for the show will open at 4:30 p.m., and the performance will start at 6 p.m. CMAC’s parking lot will open at 2:30 p.m. There will not be an opener.

The venue is on the Finger Lakes Community College campus, located at 3355 Marvin Sands Drive, Hopewell.

CMAC bag policy

CMAC has implemented a clear bag policy for all events. Clear bags, no larger than 12 inches x 6 inches x 12 inches, are allowed inside the venue. Clutches and wallets smaller than 4.5 inches x 6.5 inches are also allowed.

For questions about CMAC’s bag policy or other general information, call or text 585-678-6938. To view more frequently asked questions, visit cmacevents.com/faq/.

CMAC parking information

General lot parking: CMAC’s general parking lot is located off State Route 364 (East Lake Road) and County Road 18 in Hopewell. Parking in this lot is $10 (cash only) and is first-come, first-served. RVs and cars traveling with a trailer must pay for two parking spots. Overnight parking is not allowed in the general lot.

Premium lot parking: Premium parking lot tickets for the Aug. 9 show are currently sold out, according to Ticketmaster.com.

Limo parking: Limos can park in the general lot for $20.

Both the general and premium parking lots open up two hours before the doors open for a show. For more information on parking and to stay updated on lot closures, visit cmacevents.com/cmac-venue/.

CMAC summer concerts 2026. See lineup

Here is the remaining 2026 summer concert lineup at CMAC:

— Madison Scott is a New York Connect reporter, covering entertainment, breaking and consumer news, and trending topics with a focus on stories that matter to readers across New York State. She also has an interest in how the system helps or doesn’t help families with missing loved ones. She can be reached at MDScott@USATodayco.com.

This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Blues Traveler and Gin Blossoms bring hits to CMAC

Reporting by Madison Scott, New York Connect Team / Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

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