Candlebox’s original lineup, featuring Peter Klett, Bardi Martin, Kevin Martin, and Scott Mercado, will be celebrating the 25th anniversary of their self-titled debut album by performing it in full at the Paramount Theatre in Seattle, WA on July 21. The band will also be joined by special guests SweetWater and Green Apple Quick Step.
Kevin Martin said the following:
“I can’t believe its been 25 years, it seems like yesterday we were playing the 1st of 3 sold out shows at the Paramount and to be able to come back 25 years later to that same magical venue to play these songs for our fans is truly overwhelming and humbling. I don’t think any of us ever thought that we had made a record that would have such a profound affect on so many. I mean, we were proud of it of course and we loved what we had created but to think that it was going to reach so many people and that it was still going to be as impactful 25 years later, no way. I think we are all amazed that its 25 years old, very humbling for sure and I couldn’t be more grateful that our fans still love what we do all these years later.”
Klett also commented:
“I’m truly looking forward to getting back together with the guys where it started all those years ago. Playing the songs that literally changed our lives and continue to do so and to be able to play them in the The Paramount with our fans there is going to be amazing!”
Bardi Martin added:
“It is amazing, I mean, if you’d have asked me in 1993 if I thought we’d be playing this album for our fans in 25 years I dont know how i would have responded. I think i would probably have said “I hope so” but really I’m just amazed and cannot wait to celebrate these past 25 years with the guys and the fans!”
Mercado commented as well:
“I’m so stoked to be reuniting with the 3 guys that changed my life immeasurably and presented the most magical moments I’ll ever experience on this Earth. I love these guys and can’t wait to play the songs from the album that catapulted our musical careers.”
In other news, the band’s current lineup, Kevin Martin, Adam Kury, Brian Quinn, Island Styles, and Robin Diaz, also have the following dates booked:
01/25 Grand Rapids, MI – 2 Monroe Live
01/26 Detroit, MI – St. Andrews Hall
01/27 Northfield, OH – Hard Rock Live
02/28 Ponte Vedra Beach, FL – Ponte Vedra Concert Hall
03/01 St. Petersburg, FL – Jannus Live
03/02 Orlando, FL – The Plaza Live
03/03 Fort Lauderdale, FL – Culture Room
04/06 Washington, DC – City Winery DC
04/07 Boston, MA – City Winery
04/08 New York, NY – City Winery
04/09 New York, NY – City Winery
04/13 Atlanta, GA – City Winery Atlanta
04/14 Nashville, TN – City Winery
04/15 Chicago, IL – City Winery
04/16 Chicago, IL – City Winery
05/25 Pryor, OK – Rocklahoma
05/26 Dallas, TX – KEGL Festival
05/27 Pryor, OK – Rocklahoma
06/01 Baton Rouge, LA – L’Auberage Casino & Hotel
06/02 Biloxi, MS – Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
06/29 Youngstown, OH – Southern Park Mall
06/30 Washington, PA – The Meadows Racetrack & Casino
09/15 Kamus, UT – Dejoria Center
