During a November performance in Joliet, IL, Blues Traveler got some help from guitarist Marcus Rezak on an extended rendition of “Mulling it Over”. Video of the sit-in is now available to view on YouTube.
The 10-minute rendition of “Mulling it Over” features an extended jam section highlighting the harmonica work of Blues Traveler frontman John Popper and the nimble fretboard abilities of Rezak. Catapulting out of the second chorus, Popper and Rezak bring the song to a climax as they square off in a spacious call-and-response segment. Watch a video of the Marcus Rezak sit-in with Blues Traveler below.
Blues Traveler w/ Marcus Rezak – “Mulling it Over” – 11/8/23
[Video: Marcus Rezak]
Playing over 200 shows a year, Marcus Rezak regularly crisscrosses the country with a wide variety of projects including his high-octane Grateful Dead tribute Shred is Dead, his new ’90s Phish homage Gumbo, the Zappa Experience project with Frank’s former guitarist Ike Willis, his eponymous solo band, and more. On his new album, Guitar Head, out now, Marcus Rezak distills his incendiary live experience down to compact studio compositions featuring members of Trey Anastasio Band, Little Feat, Twiddle, and Kung Fu.
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The new body of work showcases a blues-oriented slant to Rezak’s searing guitar style that tips its hat to his hometown of Chicago, which is hailed as the “Home of the Blues.” Rezak will continue to support the new album with a two-night album release celebration at Denver, CO’s Knew Conscious on December 23rd and 24th. Additional Marcus Rezak Guitar Head tour dates are due to be announced at a later date. For a complete list of upcoming Marcus Rezak tour dates, head here.
Blues Traveler wrapped up its 2023 tour in support of the band’s 15th studio album, Traveler’s Soul, with a performance at Nashville, TN’s storied Ryman Auditorium in late November. The band is due to kick off its 2024 schedule with an appearance on the six-day 90s Cruise sailing from Tampa, FL on January 31st. For more information on Blues Traveler’s upcoming tour dates, head here.