Founding members of 90’s post grunge rock band Days of the New reunite for the first time in almost 16 years for the Full Circle Tour. The Platinum selling group kicks off their summer tour on Friday June 27 at the Home Bar in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
Days of the New is comprised of lead singer and guitarist Travis Meeks, bassist Jesse Vest, guitarist Todd Whitener, and Matt Taul on drums. The original members performed together for the last time in October 1998.
In 1997, Days of the New released their self-titled debut CD, spawning three massive rock hits “Touch, Peel and Stand,” “The Down Town,” and “Shelf in the Room.” The disc sold close to 2 million units. “Touch, Peel and Stand” remained at the top of Billboard’s Rock Chart for 17 weeks, breaking the record for longest #1 single on rock radio. A video of that single was also awarded “Most Played Video” on MTV. All three songs remain staples of commercial rock radio
In 1998, Meeks and his band members parted ways. Meeks continued as Days of the New, while Vest, Taul and Whitner formed Tantric.
Now, 16 years later, a long overdue reunion has finally materialized. “I’ve experienced plenty of success in other projects, but nothing ever felt like Days did. This band was never easy, but the music was always magical,” Vest explained.
For the Full Circle Tour, fans will be treated to all the band’s hits, in addition to new material from a forthcoming EP scheduled for release this fall.
“There will be some very exciting and different things planned for each show,” added Days of the New’s lead singer Travis Meeks.
Currently rehearsing in Louisville, Kentucky, the founding members of Days of the New are looking forward to reuniting on stage this summer.
There’s something about the chemistry between the four of us, it has a power and a life of its own,” affirmed Vest.
Don’t miss Days of the New’s Full Circle Tour:
6/27 Home Bar Chicago – Arlington Heights, IL
6/28 Stars and Stripes Festival, Freedom Hill Amphitheatre – Sterling Heights, MI
7/17 Bleachers – Bristol, CT
7/18 Claddagh Pub – Lawrence, MA
7/19 Monirae’s – Pennellville, NY
7/24 Sellersville Theatre, Sellersville, PA
7/25 The Chance – Poughkeepsie, NY
7/31 Rib House – Fayetteville, AR
8/1 Scout Bar – Houston, TX
8/2 Chameleon Room – Oklahoma City, OK
8/29 Befuddled Festival – New Albany, IN
10/4 Thompson House – Newport KY
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