John Popper has shared that he has tested positive for COVID-19. As a result, Blue Traveler have postponed their May 10 appearance at College Street Music in New Haven, Conn., and canceled their upcoming performance at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort in Cherokee, N.C. 

In a post shared by the rocker via Instagram, he wrote, “So… it’s covid… woke up today w/a bad fever… this right before the test got here… &a thermometer… (100.2 right now).” He concluded, “I so wanted to play today…” 

Blues Traveler is currently on tour to celebrate their 35th anniversary as a unit. The band performed three concerts before COVID-19 disrupted their touring efforts.

See the band’s Twitter for the latest updates on Blues Traveler’s tour.

Read Popper’s Oct. 1997 Interview with Relix here.

Unfortunately, due to illness our show at Harrah’s Cherokee Event Center in Cherokee, NC must be cancelled.

Refunds will be available at your point of purchase.

Thank you for your understanding, and we regret any inconvenience caused by this cancellation.

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— Blues Traveler (@blues_traveler) May 11, 2022

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