Join us for the definitive State Of The Spins 2026 as founding drummer Aaron Comess joins the show to break down the band's official touring schedule and their vision for the year ahead.

In this exclusive interview, we get the inside look at the Spin Doctors' plans for 2026—straight from the source. From upcoming road dates to the inner workings of the group, find out what fans can expect from one of the most iconic grooves in rock.

In this episode, we discuss:

• A look back at the band's standout moments from the past year and the 2026 international & domestic tour Schedule.

• The band's creative and professional plans for the upcoming year.

• Exclusive insights from Aaron Comess on the longevity and future of the Spin Doctors.

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Featured Jam:

"Gestalt's Blues", Nightingale Bar, 1991-02-12

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8th in a series of interviews with Spin Doctors drummer Aaron Comess about the band's discography: from their initial 80s demos to their latest 2025 studio release. In this episode, we are finally discussing "Face Full Of Cake", the first Spin Doctors album since 2013 (out April 11, 2025 on Capitol Records)! Join Aaron and Daniel for this in-depth conversation about the new songs and the genesis of the record.

Featured Spin Doctors jam: ⁠Cop That The Robber, Wetlands Preserve, New York, 1991-01-10 SpinDoctorsArchive.com is your go-to source for everything Spin Doctors-related, including set lists, discography, song and band details, news, and more.

Produced by Daniel Heinze, Leipzig. This is a strictly non-commercial project. All sound / music snippets used by permission.

In this episode, Spin Doctors' lead singer Chris Barron talks about songwriting, the band's history and the upcoming 7th studio album "Face Full Of Cake" (to be released April 12th, 2025 on Capitol Records). 

Featured Spin Doctors jam: ⁠"Sister Sisyphus" live at Court Tavern, New Brunswick, NJ, February 16, 1991.

Listen to the free music compilation "The Best Of The Chris Barron Thirsty Thursday Happy Hour" ⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

SpinDoctorsArchive.com is your go-to source for everything Spin Doctors-related, including set lists, discography, song and band details, news, and more.

Produced by Daniel Heinze, Leipzig. This is a strictly non-commercial project. All sound / music snippets used by permission.

Spin Doctors' drummer Aaron Comess answers all your questions about the band: Why did the documentary “It's On The TV” remain unreleased? How many people work for Spin Doctors? What's up with the new album? What’s the story behind the recent “Primary Wave” deal? Where is Mark? And will we ever get to hear unreleased studio material from the 90s? You'll get the answers to these and many, many more questions about the Spin Doctors - in this podcast episode!

Featured Spin Doctors jams: ⁠

- "Cheeseburger Deluxe" live at Wetlands – New York, NY, February 16, 1992

- "Prey To Bears" live at Jack Frost Mountain – Blakeslee, PA, June 27, 1997

- "Heart Of The Highway" live at ⁠L’Auberge Casino & Hotel – Baton Rouge, LA, October 5, 2024⁠

Listen to the free music compilation "The Best Of The Chris Barron Thirsty Thursday Happy Hour" ⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

SpinDoctorsArchive.com is your go-to source for everything Spin Doctors-related, including set lists, discography, song and band details, news, and more.

Produced by Daniel Heinze, Leipzig. This is a strictly non-commercial project. All sound / music snippets used by permission.

7th in a series of interviews with Spin Doctors drummer Aaron Comess about the band's discography: from their initial 80s demos to their forthcoming 7th studio release. In this episode, we are discussing the 2013 studio release "If The River Was Whiskey" and the accompanying 2015 live album "Songs From The Road".

Featured Spin Doctors jam: Spin Doctors into Blues Traveler segue jam live at The Capitol Theater, Port Chester, NY, October 13th, 2012.

SpinDoctorsArchive.com is your go-to source for everything Spin Doctors-related, including set lists, discography, song and band details, news, and more.

⁠⁠⁠Listen to the free music compilation "The Best Of The Chris Barron Thirsty Thursday Happy Hour" here⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Produced by Daniel Heinze, Leipzig. This is a strictly non-commercial project. All sound / music snippets used by permission.

6th in a series of interviews with Spin Doctors drummer Aaron Comess about the band's discography: from their initial 80s demos to their forthcoming 7th studio release. In this episode, we are discussing the 2005 release "Nice Talking To Me".

Featured Spin Doctors jam: "Sweet Widow" live at Wetlands Preserve, New York City, September 7th, 2001.
Link: https://spindoctorsarchive.com/2001/09/07/2001/

SpinDoctorsArchive.com is your go-to source for everything Spin Doctors-related, including set lists, discography, song and band details, news, and more.

Stream or download the free music compilation "The Best Of The Chris Barron Thirsty Thursday Happy Hour" here⁠⁠⁠⁠.
Link: https://spindoctorsarchive.com/portfolio/bestoftcbtthh/

Produced by Daniel Heinze, Leipzig. This is a strictly non-commercial project. All sound / music snippets used by permission.

5th in a series of interviews with Spin Doctors drummer Aaron Comess about the band's discography: from their initial 80s demos to their forthcoming 7th studio release. In this episode, we are discussing the 1999 album "Here Comes The Bride".

Featured Spin Doctors jam: "Jam" live at Don Hill's, New York City, November 4th, 1997 - make sure to check the entire show recording for rare gems such as "Rhinestone" or "Hurricane"! 

SpinDoctorsArchive.com is your go-to source for everything Spin Doctors-related, including set lists, discography, song and band details, news, and more.

Listen to the free music compilation "The Best Of The Chris Barron Thirsty Thursday Happy Hour" here⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Produced by Daniel Heinze, Leipzig. This is a strictly non-commercial project. All sound / music snippets used by permission.

4th in a series of interviews with Spin Doctors drummer Aaron Comess about the band's discography: from their initial 80s demos to their forthcoming 7th studio release. In this episode, we are discussing the 1996 album "You've Got To Believe In Something".

Featured Spin Doctors jam: "In The House" live at Nightingale Bar, New York City, May 9, 1995. 

SpinDoctorsArchive.com is your go-to source for everything Spin Doctors-related, including set lists, discography, song and band details, news, and more.

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen to the free music compilation "The Best Of The Chris Barron Thirsty Thursday Happy Hour" here⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Produced by Daniel Heinze, Leipzig. This is a strictly non-commercial project. All sound / music snippets used by permission.

3rd in a series of interviews with Spin Doctors drummer Aaron Comess about the band's discography: from their initial 80s demos to their forthcoming 7th studio release. In this episode, we are discussing the fan favorite 1994 album "Turn It Upside Down".

Featured Spin Doctors jam: "Prey To Bears" live at The Bottom Line, New York, June 12, 1994. Listen to the full show for free on the Live Music Archive.

Check out a 2011 performance of "Hungry Hamed's" where the band included the instrumental part that Aaron and Daniel mentioned in this episode here (mp3) (full show setlist here, full show live recording here).

SpinDoctorsArchive.com⁠⁠⁠ is your resource for all things Spin Doctors - set lists, discography, song and band information, news etc.

⁠⁠⁠Listen to the free music compilation "The Best Of The Chris Barron Thirsty Thursday Happy Hour" here⁠⁠⁠.

Produced by Daniel Heinze, Leipzig. This is a strictly non-commercial project. All sound / music snippets used by permission.

2nd in a series of interviews with Spin Doctors' drummer Aaron Comess about the band's discography: from their initial 80s demos to their forthcoming 7th studio release. In this episode, we are discussing the bestselling debut album "Pocket Full Of Kryptonite" (1991) as well as "Homebelly Groove ... Live" (1992).

⁠SpinDoctorsArchive.com⁠ is your resource for all things Spin Doctors - set lists, discography, song and band information, news etc.

Featured Spin Doctors jam: "Forever Collapses" live at Nightingale Bar, New York, June 30th, 1991. Listen to the full show for free ⁠on the Live Music Archive⁠.

⁠⁠Listen to the free music compilation "The Best Of The Chris Barron Thirsty Thursday Happy Hour" here⁠⁠.

Produced by Daniel Heinze, Leipzig. This is a strictly non-commercial project. All sound / music snippets used by permission.