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Hootie & the Blowfish

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Followers 515,350
Category American Rock
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About Hootie & the Blowfish
The quartet met when they were freshman at the University of South Carolina in Columbia. Mark Bryan heard Darius Rucker singing in the showers of the dorm they shared and was impressed by his vocal ability. Bryan and Rucker began playing cover tunes as The Wolf Brothers; eventually Bryan and Rucker hooked up with Felber, a former high school band mate of Bryan's, and Jim "Soni" Sonefeld as Hootie & The Blowfish. (The unlikely moniker was borrowed from the nicknames of two college friends.) By the time they graduated, endless gigs at frat parties and local bars had built a major local buzz. "We'd started adding original material to our repertoire," Bryan recalled. "Our songs went over well, so we decided to see if we could make a career out of it. Even if we hadn't had a hit, I know we'd still be making music today, because it's exactly what we want to be doing." In the next five years Hootie & The Blowfish worked their way up the food chain from local draw to gigs all over the Carolinas and finally, the entire East Coast. Their blend of pop, folk, blues, soul and rock made them hard to pigeonhole, but easily accessible to anyone who loved good music. Atlantic Records, impressed by their regional draw, signed them and released Cracked Rear View in 1994. The album had been out for six months before the band played on the Late Show with David Letterman. Letterman told his audience "If you don't have this album, there's something wrong with you." The day after the show aired, sales went from four or five thousand a week to 17,000 a week, and eventually Number One on the Billboard charts the following spring. It remains a strong seller today. "It became dream-like," Rucker recalled. "I'd wished for it, but I'm not sure I believed it, even as it was happening. We were on tour constantly; the whole thing is still kind of a blur." At the end of the year, Cracked Rear View and the band won two Grammy's - Best New Artist and Song of the Year by duo or group for "Let Her Cry." They also took home an MTV Video Music Award for Best New Artist for "Hold My Hand," a Billboard Music Award for album of the year, a People's Choice Award for Album of the Year and a People's Choice Award for Best Selling Artist, a feat they duplicated in 1996. The band kept touring, remaining a top draw nationwide and released five more albums for Atlantic: Fairweather Johnson, (three million); Musical Chairs, (one million); Scattered, Smothered & Covered; Hootie & The Blowfish and The Best of Hootie & The Blowfish as well as a solo album by Mark Bryan 30 on the Rail. Rucker has also released a solo effort, Back To Then on the Hidden Beach label. The band left Atlantic by mutual agreement in 2004; Looking For Lucky released in 2005 was their first album on their own Sneaky Long Records, manufactured and distributed by Vanguard. LIVE in Charleston, The Homegrown Concert Event DVD and CD was released in August of 2006. Hootie & the Blowfish wrapped a summer of touring in 2007 and members entered the studio to record solo albums. Mark Bryan released END OF THE FRONT in Spring of 2008, Jim Sonefeld is currently recording his first solo effort for release later this year and Darius Rucker is working on a country album to be released on Capitol Records Spring 2008. Hootie & the Blowfish will hit the road again this summer in support of their Homegrown Tour, where they ask all their audience members to bring school supplies with them as a donation to the show. All supplies collected are then donated to the local schools in the most need.
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Genres
American Rock
Band members
Darius Rucker Mark Bryan, Dean Felber and Jim Soni Sonefeld
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What fans are saying
Jacqueline
5 / 5
This was just an awesome show! Hootie & The Blowfish were even better than expected and only shows that somethings get better with age. The real surprise for me was just how excellent Edwin McCain and Collective Soul were. They both were just fantastic and clearly enjoying themselves. If you have a chance, grab tickets because it is definitely one of the best shows I have seen in a long time! Thank you guys for such a fun night!
Hersheypark Stadium Hershey, PA
Jun 29, 2024
Brian
5 / 5
Great show, my first time seeing Hootie & the Blowfish, Collective Sole, or Edwin McCain. 30 years is a long time rocking the world. Thanks. All were great and each was great singing AC/DC & Led Zeppelin keeping us rocking. Collective Sole, & Edwin McCain with an AC/DC tune and Hootie & the Blowfish with a Led Zeppelin classic tune Very glad to make the trip up to Knoxville to see each band entertain, play, & sing for us all.
Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center Knoxville, TN
Sep 13, 2024
William
5 / 5
Excellent concert. Edwin McCain and Collective Soul were great lead off bands. Haven't seen them in concert in years, it was great for nostalgia. They haven't lost a beat in 30 years. I last saw Hootie in concert when Jax still had the Metropolitan Park for the Starry Night concerts. They sounded great, love that they integrated Darius' solo songs into the set. Hope they tour again soon.
VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena Jacksonville, FL
Sep 28, 2024
John
5 / 5
Saw Hootie for the first time 25 years ago at the Emerald Theater in Macomb, MI. Have seen him several times since and every concert has been just as wonderful! (Tbt…the Emerald was a very small venue, so it was up close and intimate which created an awesome memory) Last nights concert, to a packed crowd, did not disappoint in any way. It’s been 25 years, but Hootie don’t believe in time!
Pine Knob Music Theatre Detroit, MI
Jun 07, 2024
Matt
3 / 5
Each one delivered and are 30 year veterans. Collective Soul did great considering they only had 45 minutes. They & McCain did a great version of AC/DC’s “Dirty Deeds”. H & TBD had great energy and played all their hits while mixing in two of Darius’s solo hits and covers. of REM. We did our homework and bought Reserved Parking. Best to arrive very early if you buy lawn seats.
Saratoga Performing Arts Center Saratoga Springs, NY
Jun 17, 2024
Chris
5 / 5
Hootie & Blowfish was as great as ever! Rich sound, fun set. Collective Soul also crushed it. Mixing in Edwin McCain for all sets was classy and he’s also a fun person & show. Venue missed the mark on their severe weather protocols. They sent people away from shelter back to their cars in a lightning storm as opposed to letting them inside to seek shelter.
PNC Bank Arts Center Holmdel, NJ
Aug 04, 2024
Ashley
5 / 5
Was an incredible concert! Dreams were made. I had wanted to see Hootie and the Blowfish along with Collective Soul for YEARS and I was finally able to. They put on a great show and it was a really nostalgic night. The best part was that they sounded exactly as they do on the radio if not even better. The did not dissappoint!
Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati, OH
Jun 08, 2024
April
5 / 5
I've been waiting forever to see Hootie and the Blowfish in concert and they did not disappoint! They sound just like they do on their albums, they were energetic, and all around put on a great show! Collective Soul was their opening act and those guys still rock! It was full of nostalgia and good memories. It was well worth the money spent.
Colonial Life Arena Columbia, SC
Aug 31, 2024
Oliver
5 / 5
After two Hootiefest travels to Mexico in 2022 and 2023 we decided to watch the tour in Columbia, SC. We always spent a little effort but it‘s more than worth. If Hootie will not show up in Germany we‘ll carry on watching the gigs somewhere in the world. Carry on guys you‘re great!
Colonial Life Arena Columbia, SC
Sep 04, 2024
Anonymous
5 / 5
It’s was like being back in the 90’s in New Jersey wanting to be back in Chs and all I had was their music that reminded me of home. Everything sounded the same and everyone is looking fab. Will always love those guys! Darius voice has sooooooooooooooo much soul. Will always support them…
Colonial Life Arena Columbia, SC
Sep 01, 2024

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