BLIND MELON - Live in 1993 | NO RAIN, ST. ANDREW'S FALL, PAPER SCRATCHER on 2 Meter Sessions

[@sandwich-breath]

I miss the the 90's and how real they were. What a great time for music, wouldn't trade those years for anything.

[@Scott-r7u1e]

That's what ever generation says!!!

[@hex_metal_barbie4]

​@@Scott-r7u1e except a lot of kids I know , 10-25 years old love 90's music. They hate today's music. .. crazy world.

[@JLY518]

I met Shannon by accidentally walking into his dressing room at the bearsville theater in Woodstock ny back in the early 90s , he was extremely nice and invited me to stay and talk . Very very nice guy . He was sipping hot tea and telling me about how he loved to listen to Jim croce.

[@benlichtman8033]

A man of taste…. Literally and musically

[@therodgodproject9942]

@jly518 I accidentally just read your comment and knowing that he likes Jim Croce ( my favorite singer in the ' folk/Americana music scene ' and it just blew my mind Im telling you.. Shannon is my hero, my fav singer and Blind Melon my fav band and knowing that he likes Jim Croce makes another thing that we have in common .. dude thank you for this

[@dustinhebert4162]

Wow

[@mitchellgreene867]

I’m jealous as hell…. Even though I would have only been between 5-10 years old in the early 90’s, I already (at that time), was obsessed with No Rain… It wouldn’t be too many years before I was soaking up as much Blind Melon juice as possible! lol 😂❤

[@josephconyer2421]

Thanks for sharing

[@138NastyNate]

Damn it Shannon you left us way to soon. RIP.

[@ozlouw]

"And on the day we all die, thank God our souls will be released, they'll be released, they'll be released."

[@beck9005]

I feel this strong

[@SharonVlaar]

Wish my phone would blast this ❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@no1crystaleigh]

Their albums are sooo good!

[@CoasterGuy2323]

This is by far the best version of no rain

[@ianmaslen1920]

100%! the soulful lead-in/intro in this version really emphasizes Brad Smith's original intent when he penned the lyrics. Sometime it's a struggle just to wake up and face the day.

[@EnglishRiseWow]

i agree

[@ROBOTWORKMAN]

RIP Shannon...you're missed.

[@fonkyjunkie]

Gimme back my 90s, and Shannon, Layne, Kurt, Andrew and Chris....

[@sitindogmas]

im always homesick for those days ✌️💚

[@pomeranianchannel]

AMEN to that

[@JCHAS333]

The Saint Andrews Fall man that is one beautifully crafted song....I love this band so much

[@zorrosubrepticio]

This man's voice makes me want to sing :D

[@EnglishRiseWow]

awesome band

[@kissthesky40]

Look how young … just a baby really. RIP.

[@Moparguy511]

Such a great band!

[@PodOfHeat]

What a voice

[@mikeblakeslee3753]

How cannot people see how talented HOON was ,n, is,

[@brinkybrinkz]

I truly love the music of Blind Melon. I was lucky to see Blind Melon two times. This is one of my favorite jam sessions. Much love to all connected to Blind Melon family. ❤ One of my personal favorites is Soup at Woodstock. Shannon and band rocking a huge crowd.

[@darylbernard2616]

I was there! Three more days of love and peace!

[@Maria-n6t2d]

Love & miss you Shannon. 🙏🏼♥️🕊️☮️

[@AutomaticProductions]

well that was a nice find, miss this guy

[@jeffedydooda]

What an amazing band the were,, the world was robbed of so much more great music, but im still so grateful for what we got,,, rip shannon 🙏

[@skulleagletartat]

My favorite singer of all time, Shannon Hoon.

[@danielapereira7935]

My all time favorite band! And Shannon... 🥰💓

[@Perro73]

Saw them in Woodstock '94...FAN FOREVER!!!R.I.P. Shannon!!!

[@MattHumphrey2408]

Me 2!!!! Gone way too soon 😢but that was a great show!

[@floepiejane]

Spun Doctors and Blind Melon should have switched spots.

[@Perro73]

@floepiejane can't remember what spot Spin Doctors were in, because I wouldn't even watch them with your eyes. But I agree 100%

[@rarnette73]

I was there as well! Life was so much simpler then. So miss this band now.

[@Perro73]

@rarnette73 what could have been!!! I still listen to all their music, from beginning to end...not 1 bad song!!! All pure heart and soul in their compositions!!!

[@karenmyrtle1983]

There will never be another like Shannon 🥰

[@Shinedig]

Awesome incredible work can’t explain how much we miss you, Hoon

[@bubble-and-scrape]

Great to finally see the full session online, thanks!

[@audiocue]

Blind melon are one of the biggest bands in my life. Shanon Hoon was amazing. Changed my life in fact.

[@MegaBeth0]

Same, Blind Melon (self titled) was the first album I owned that resonated with me. The first album that I dove into the lyrics over and over and over hearing lyrics that spoke my feelings in ways I couldn't verbalize. I was in 6th grade and really starting to realize that life could be beautiful and tragic at the same time.

[@GalileoGalilei90s]

RIP from Lima,Peru . we miss you Shannon

[@rickcrunk4086]

Murfreesboro Tennessee USA

[@rickcrunk4086]

👍

[@Efantasy77]

I love blind melon! 🔥

[@minniemarlowe]

Such an underrated band. Thanks for this!

[@GDiesil]

probably one of the most underrated bands of the 90s

[@susiefairfield7218]

Such an honor to have been able to see Blind Melon Live in 1994 in a lil bar in Del Rey Beach FL 🤘🏼

[@darylbernard2616]

Funny that you saw them in a lil bar in 1994, because that very same year I saw them at Woodstock '94 along with about 400,000 other people. What a show! And what a loss.

[@susiefairfield7218]

@ fo sho 🕯️🌈🪽too soon

[@susiefairfield7218]

@ like the turtle 🐢

[@mariafietta6864]

Hello from Brazil. What a blessed day today for having come here and listening to these guys🙏🌟🤘

[@medi3val735]

My favorite band of all time. All of them, so fucking talented

[@largo741]

such a talented band and natural gift shannon was... RIP we still miss you!

[@tintoweno]

Damn, Shannon was an incredible singer. Gone too soon. RIP

[@stewartisaac2160]

I miss the days when i would just kick back and listen to music all day. Blind melon being a favourite go to, just luv the melodies and unique voice intriguing lyrics. I had a c.d of theirs i can't remember what it was called any more but that last song they played was on it. Wish i had that c.d ❤ R.i.p Shannon thank you for you ❤

[@lynndemunson5135]

I miss his voice so much. RIP Shannon ❤

[@BrotherDamon73]

I was lucky enough to see them open for Lenny Kravitz in Sunrise,Florida sometime in the early 90s. Even at the time I knew I was witnessing something special.

[@cesarponce8055]

Una gran banda y Shannon Hoon una de las mejores voces de los 90's sin lugar a dudas

[@intothemusic7121]

one of the best always, not only 90's, up there with Yes's Jon Anderson to name one.

[@mikesmelon5714]

I was so lucky enough to hear Shannon play "Candy Says" at the Roseland Ballroom in NYC '94. Then later that year, he dominated Woodstock like it was the warm up show at the Stone Pony that I had seen them at 2 days before. He had that ability to reach 300,000+ people like they were in a small club. Blind Melon is over looked too often. ❤

[@BoilerBloodline]

A couple cool and one sad tidbit(s) about Shannon. His mother Vernell was from Addison Alabama. My grandfather and grandmother both from just down the road in Moulton, Alabama became friends with Vernell and my grandfathers brother/my great Uncle Tommy and Vernell were a couple and had planned to marry and move to Indiana for work at the same time as my grandparents. Before it came to fruition Uncle Tommy was killed in a car accident at age 18. Vernell as well as my grandparents still moved to Lafayette, Indiana. But obviously Shannon may have never been had my Uncle Tommy not died in the accident. My family and Vernell’s have always been in touch although I cannot recall meeting her I guess I did as a kid. Shannon was 7 years older than me. But having been raised to love music I followed Shannon’s local band Styff Kytten as a youngster. When I was a freshman in high school it was announced Styff Kytten would be playing our high school (William Henry Harrison HS) junior/senior prom. So my best friends sister was (I believe) a Senior and their mom was a chaperone for the prom. Knowing we wanted to watch Styff Kytten, the mom snuck us two into the weight room which overlooked the small gym where that particular prom was held to watch the show. This would have been 1989-90. Not too much later Axl (also a Lafayette Indiana native) had Shannon singing backing vocals on Use Your Illusion and the rest is history. I would actually see Shannon back in town from time to time and he always took the time to say hi. I’d always ask for an autograph (never sold a single one, always gave them to friends and he knew this) and he’d always oblige. The last one that I got from Shannon I gave to my good friends little brother who had been visiting from Lynchburg, VA. It made his trip and that will always make it worth it for me. Like every autograph I’d gotten from Shannon, he would write the year he’d signed it. This particular autograph said “Shannon Hoon - Blind Melon ‘95!!” But there were hearts in place of the exclamation mark dots. It was mid August 1995. I’d never see him again. To this day I can hit play on many of their songs and get goosebumps and tears in my eyes at the same time. None do so more than Mouthful of Cavities.

[@jdub24bro]

Dude that is a great share. I live Hayden and grew up in Cullman. My favorite band ever. Thanks for sharing. ❤

[@jdub24bro]

Are you on FB?

[@tdward23]

Grew up 13 miles north of lafayette. Went to purdue. He was friends with a girl I knew so I met him twice at random college parties. I didn't know who he was, but I know he was cool and nice and friendly and cool. Yeah. That cool

[@Perro73]

@@BoilerBloodline Great glimpse at your history with Shannon!!! He seemed like an awesome and full of life human being!!! To this day, still sad we lost him!!! Mouthful of Cavities is my FAVORITE!!!

[@Speedstack21]

Thanks for the stories 👍👍👍

[@paolo-n2000]

Excellent band...saw them play a club show in San Francisco 10 days before Shannon died. SH was higher than kite that night & still delivered a great set!

[@chrishubbell3313]

Was that @GAMH?

[@paolo-n2000]

@@chrishubbell3313 - No, it was at Slim's

[@Strik9]

hung out w these guys in Raleigh NC, so fkn cool

[@happiRNhippi]

Thank you Shannon for all the tunes. I will always sing along 💓

[@tracieiberger9032]

Felt a real closness to Shannon. Gone too soon. RIP

[@melonhead49]

It rips my life away, it’ll rip your life away, away

[@mysticmoon4411]

posso escutar por 10 horas e não enjoar ❤

[@bossman6100]

This is a treat! Whatta band. Many parallels with Shanon’s lyrics. Grandma’s garden, my brother sits by my, buckled into his car seat. And Change

[@brettanthonypalmer2956]

The best

[@SMC84601]

Love me some unplugged Melon !😁

[@MeLoNHeAd00]

Shannon looks so young and full of life here. 2yrs later he looked worn out and in need of some serious intervention (he needed at least 6 months sober before they even remotely wanted any chance of a sober tour). Shannon was really wanting to be here !

[@LucindaRhiannon]

Sadly, he was on the road to recovery but started back sliding...again. I always wondered if Lisa and Nico had been there on the southern leg of the tour if he would still be here today or would it have been another day down the line? I know they were both with him on the Chicago leg of the tour, not even a month prior, as he announced Nico (Lisa as well considering Nico was barely 6 weeks old) being there with him.

[@kenwilkes44]

Love this, good stuff

[@guimeplaying]

Always wanted to see the "Ripped Away" version of "No Rain" live. What a beautiful video!

[@gagemcneil2720]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! For posting the full set!!! Awesome! Fucking love it!

[@kreatordestruktorinhell]

Desde Paramonga norte chico Perú.....Shannon era único .....Esa voz calma hasta el más enajenado.....Se agradece lo mucho que nos dió en tan poco tiempo y nos duele aun muchísimo su pronta partida! de Lafayette para el mundo! RESPETOS !!!!!

[@Sludge-and-Death]

this is my favorite version of Paper scratcher by far!!

[@DeeB1345]

If the Dutch documentary style version was a vhs, it would long be worn out for me. Glad this version exists. But Vulvet Un-der-grand was the only words I understood other than Blend Melun. And blue jeans or something. The best part is when Shannon Hoon is belting away in a back room, slams the door, and everyone is waiting on him awkwardly. Merry Christmas

[@skumsters2323]

so sweeeet thank you i was 13 years old love from Rotterdamn nl man

[@motodiver1381]

hello from manila . best era for me

[@MrWicked61671]

Where the hell have I been?! I’m extremely late to the party, but I’m here. NO clue how I’m just now discovering this recording of this amazing performance - and also this amazing Channel/platform. 👍 and Sub’d. ✌️❤ 🎶

[@2metersessies]

Never too late! Welcome :)

[@MrWicked61671]

@@2metersessies - Glad to be here. Thank you. 🍻

[@hangingon]

Always was a huge Melon & Shannon Hoon fan. Dang to think what could have been with him...Soup is an amazing album & that voice is almost Layne Staley level.

[@gagemcneil2720]

100% 💯

[@fearthejuggalo3722]

Totally different style than Layne. It's weird to even bring him up.

[@intothemusic7121]

Soup is gigantically beautiful, a total masterpiece.

[@funandgames7847]

This was fantastic one of my favorite bands 🧂🥃🇺🇸

[@mjrams]

Absolute gold! I’ve known and loved these tunes for years. I listened to Candy Says so much, when I was young enough to have no idea it was a Velvet Underground tune. I think it was the b-side on the Change single in the UK, I have gone back to it often over the last 30yrs. Thanks for posting, amazing!!

[@Bones-235]

I am in a very dark time of my life. Not a single day goes by and I am damn near close to end it all. RIP Shannon. I feel you. This life's not fair

[@2metersessies]

Hang in there. Hope you'll find some comfort in the music. ❤

[@Bones-235]

​@@2metersessies God Bless

[@justincoleman8508]

Hey man, it’s been a month and I just came across this, and this stranger wants you to know me too man. I’ve had and exceptionally tough time recently, but I hope you’re still here with us. I’m not going to do what everyone does and tells it’s gonna be ok. I’m going to tell you that with a tiny bit of work, I could help you see how people like us can keep going and find our own, Kickass! I love you stranger, I hope you’re still listening to!!!

[@Bones-235]

Nothing has been better but it ain't worse either. Hope you hang in there buddy. Appreciate

[@andreatravan8475]

Don’t give up my friend, I hope you can feel better and feel loved

[@cduronm]

Haven’t heard this band in a loooong time….thanks for the post

[@jazz_sport_news]

Great sound! RIP

[@RickHardcore]

Very well played my friend!! Love your sound!🎸

[@stevencarter87]

Such a great band 👏🏻

[@lamaquinadeflores6034]

Love Them!!!!!

[@ricardocisterna7704]

Finalmente buena calidad de video y sonido de este live

[@youknow2469MitakuyeOyasin]

❤ oh my God. I totally forgot how incredibly beautiful he actually was. The universe took him and left us with Billy Strings. I'll have Shannon back pleeeeeeeeeez❤ 4:40

[@ActionFigureMagic]

But? Billy is Awesome. 😊 Two different 'Entitys' completely. Tho? I see similarities. Drugs. Unique voices. But? Mr Stings can play that Guitar! RIP Shannon❤

[@RRamsey-ry3jy]

If Shannon would have went “California Sober” he would still be here, like BMFS! 🐐 🐸 🍄‍🟫

[@youknow2469MitakuyeOyasin]

@ActionFigureMagic absolutely, I love Billy and 8 was. Talking about how much young Shannon and B Strìngs look alike. Of COURSE they're from 2 different stratospheres

[@Daynasat]

Respect for uploading this 👏👏👏

[@teegee289]

FN beautiful

[@serjicalforce]

90s deep cut at its finest

[@davebowden4010]

Quite a low key performance but still excellent. I always loved Blind Melon when they were on the edge of coming apart. Great bass tone btw

[@MeLoNHeAd00]

They were a very tight and polished band but yet Shannon's voice had that raw yet controlled tone to it . That Joplin like rasp was amazing !!

[@Steven-c3n3m]

Thank you for posting this Blind Melon video !! What a king !

[@ccopps69]

So lovely, sad but sweet. Thank you.

[@lemuello664]

Thank you.

[@bingetyrant]

I miss this band, I have this paper covered CD from 95 , Galaxie and 2x4 are desert island tracks, songs I can't unhear they will always be there,, I have so much love for these guys.. Shit now I'm sad!!

[@LuisitoRodriguezz]

saudade de você Shannon, talento nato!❤️

[@tomschlaerth8547]

This is fantastic! Thanks for sharing. ❤️🎸

[@mexicancowboy]

fly high Shannon.

[@fabricemarion4195]

Merci pour le post

[@ngultimategaming6863]

Love it ❤️

[@risboturbide9396]

RIP Shannon Hoon 🍻🍻

[@MattHumphrey2408]

Dayummm he was so dayummm gifted. Beautiful tones and musical expressions. Gone way too Fkn soon. 😢

[@dreamvic]

Muaicos para la eternidad! 🤗🎶☮️

[@johnsavant6487]

Saw them at the Bob Carpenter Center in Newark, Delaware with Lenny Kravitz this same year... the year I graduwaited haw school

[@ed209onthestairs]

These tracks were released on the "Change" CD single. In fact, I think these exact takes were released!

[@kaizenweisz2120]

Holy shit! Didn’t realise Tim Minchin played bass in Blind Melon 😲

[@ezkibela]

Would love to have that kind of music band in those days, yep I know Shannon was special, he had a huge vocal range and all that, I'm just talking about the same type of music not an exact copy

[@intothemusic7121]

Simply wow. WOW. And besides all, what about the awesome backing vocals by the bass player (almost totally ignored by the camera)?

[@carminativo]

Llorando como si hubiera sido mi mejor amigo, quizás lo es

[@Madakalim]

Paper Scratcher is the best

[@meesterprofe007]

Toes across the floor …..this really indicated where they were headed as they were getting more old vintage gear in the mix and exploring other possibilities. A very rare band with Shannon’s haunting voice fueling the lyrics and yet their acoustic years of work together influenced the electric approach. And the living room visual on the video with floor rugs, old upright lamps, etc. Where are the members of Blind Melon present day?

[@heiderbarbosa3650]

my favorite friend, shannon.

[@justinhowell3527]

Saw them open for Soundgarden and Neil Young in 94. Phenomenal but short set.

[@sunshinemichele4224]

This rips me open..

[@wyleetolson9182]

My mother used to hangout at their house in chapel hill, NC when they were working on material for their first album. She said they had tin foil or some such material covering all the windows.

[@detroitrockdoc]

Hoon Rules!